What have you done today/recently to your 5?

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby taminga16 » Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:57 pm

CaptainNate wrote:Feeling lazy, so I am currently sitting at a carlovers watching two ladies soap up my car in short shorts. Winning at life right now!

This post is futile without images :wink: .
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Crapweasel » Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:34 pm

taminga16 wrote:
CaptainNate wrote:Feeling lazy, so I am currently sitting at a carlovers watching two ladies soap up my car in short shorts. Winning at life right now!

This post is futile without images :wink: .

This!
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby taminga16 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:34 am

I walked past mine again yesterday to get to the motorcycle ( Alternative therapy).
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby CaptainNate » Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:29 pm

Got bored, found paint pens, result =

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Crapweasel wrote:This post is futile without images :wink: .

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HAHA! I'll try and sneak some pics in next time :lol: :wink:
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Forshaw » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:26 pm

Installed 2x timken front wheel hubs/ bearings. Purchased from Automotive Plus :)
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Gladiator » Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:56 pm

This morning I replaced the rubber grommets on my brake master cylinder reservoir. They were leaking brake fluid. Very cheap from Miatamecca in the States, but a bitch to put in. Firstly there is a screw you have to remove that you cant get a screwdriver to. I eventually got it with a flexible screwdriver. Getting it back in is a whole new problem. To get the reservoir off, you have to pull fairly hard but it comes eventually. And here's a trap for new players.....directly below the master cylinder is a bottomless hole, about 20mm round, into the chassis rail I think? If you drop anything it goes straight down there never to be seen again. My chassis rail is now home to one brand new grommet & a phillips head bit. So if you do this job, BLOCK THAT HOLE FIRST.

Then I added some STICKER-WATTS,
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby KevGoat » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:05 pm

Fixed my NB's console...

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The hinge stands out in the photos, but it all actually looks virtually original in real life. Quite easy to do and very happy with the result. Stronger than original :wink:

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Kev05 » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:33 pm

Kev, I've the same problem with my console. Perhaps it's time to do it before the other factory hinge snaps as well. :lol:

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby KevGoat » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:59 pm

Kev05 wrote:Kev, I've the same problem with my console. Perhaps it's time to do it before the other factory hinge snaps as well. :lol:


Had the hinge, black paint and "original" screws from my NA in my shed, so a somewhat cheaper option over buying a new lid that would probably snap again, or upgrading to an 8B console, which also have their problems ....

Main part is cutting the recess very carefully as that is seen from passenger seat. Could dremel it, but stanley knife cuts it very easily. Looks a little rough on the edge in the photo, but it actually looks good in the car.

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby KevGoat » Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:27 pm

Removed these unnecessary spot lights & all the associated wiring, relay & switch ....

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby manga_blue » Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:12 pm

Destroyed another gearbox. On the out lap of the practice session. :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Josh2232 » Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:45 pm

Installed a CF hardtop spoiler, looks pretty good if I do say so myself
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby monty007 » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:34 pm

KevGoat wrote:Removed these unnecessary spot lights & all the associated wiring, relay & switch ....

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Yeah it was not a great look.
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby CaptainNate » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:30 pm

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Sticker watts!!!!!

Thanks again, Kev05 :D
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby TOOPHATMX5 » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:37 pm

Put mine up for sale anyone interested?


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