eldavo69 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Sat pensively waiting whilst my MOT is being done. Had a good chat with the tester and he was telling me about his MR2 track car so fingers crossed. Told him I'd just changed the bulbs so if one wasn't working let me know as I may not have connected it properly. He said I needn't have bothered changing them they'd have been fine and any little issues like blown bulbs he'll pop through and tell me before testing it Been for a Sicilian tune-up on the way here (like an Italian tune-up but smaller due to the weather) and I did move the steering wheel 1 spline too far round - typical!!! Edited March 27, 2013 by eldavo69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Doesn't a sicilian tune-up involve explosives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Balls - failed After all that it failed on handbrake efficiency I knew it was crap, they're all pretty crappy TBH but didn't even think to tighten it up. It's not a hard job, half an hour really but a faff on having to take it back next week even though I'm off. Worst of all is that the tester has tried to check the adjustment on the lever itself and the end has pinged off the spring-loaded switch! I now need to put the switch back together too (which is fiddly due to where it is) to get the dash light to go out. Grrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Woohoo - shiny bits through the post! A 3 bar Fuel Pressure Regulator for a 328i and a random rubber gasket: The FPR was £59.95 and there was a 10% off code if you spent over £60. The random rocker cover bolt gasket was the cheapest thing showing for my car at less than a quid so it got ordered so I could use the code. The 3 bar FPR replaces the 2.5 bar stock one and makes the injectors flow 8-9% more fuel. I can't fit it on it's own though or I'll be running rich, I'm going to order a set of chips next week to complement it. Was holding off a Stage 1 tune but a friend fitted one and apart from the circa 30bhp increase the boost builds much more progressively so I thought - why wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 If that gasket turns out to be essential one day, we expect you to convert to the nearest available religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Haha possibly, I think there's 8 of those gaskets under the rocker cover bolts so at least if I tear one I have a spare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 After my MOT of non-joy I adjusted the handbrake shoes on both rear wheels: You use a screwdriver to turn the adjuster via a hole in the drum part of the brake disc and then check the braking force either by putting the wheel back on and turning it or with a good old crowbar! Also cracked out the machine polisher and the Zymöl Concours wax on the wing: Then I could fit my DIY stoneguards, I had the black ones already and wasn't going to pay another £40 for the clear ones. I bought 1m x 50cm of ventureshield type stuff from eBay for a tenner and cracked out the scalpel to trace around the black ones. Almost invisible when fitted: And then the bone of contention, the finishing touch/ruining touch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Looking good! Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 And then the bone of contention, the finishing touch/ruining touch: Ah, the infamous TWBO sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Chavtastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 TDK said it was retro cool but then again he wears mustard cords - uh oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I think it does look better without. Mind you, some vinyl viper stripes.... Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I did actually "briefly" consider 2 offset narrow black stripes. The original sales invoice has the wing decal on it as a cost option so it is at least a nod to originality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 They can work. Some of Magnus' cars have them and it helps break up the brighter colours. I think yours looks great with no decals at all... (Maybe a few period and relevant racing decals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Well, it's no biggy to remove and its only a tenner for two so I'll see if I warm to it first. If the car was black or white I'd be seriously considering Martini stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 100% yes for the turbo sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Another yes for the TWBO sticker. (I'll either confirm that or deny I said it tomorrow... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 When you're finished I think you should impress us with your accounting skills- total man hours and cost for finished item. I can't remember what the outcome of the insurance claim was, didn't you get a full value claim and buy back as scrap and then the rebuild / fix body costs? I'd guess at 205 hours of your time, and £4231 as costs. Even if you can't account, it looks great and must sit within the bargain (from adversity) within a lifetime award sector. I applaud your effort, now get rid of that chavy sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Chav is in. Reserved is sooo yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Chav is in. Reserved is sooo yesterday. Best I nip out and get some 22" rims, then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 22'' rims with skulls for wheels nuts, would just add that individual touch to the Discovery 4. ( I can't say Disco', it makes it sound common). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 To be brutal, patently's gone and bought the wrong car. To truly tick the chavtastic box he should have got the fully loaded (i.e. heavily discounted) RR Sport Black Edition. Although I admit I'm not sure whether "Black" refers to paint colour or market segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Yeah, I fail. Again. Mind you, to help my chav credentials just now I put this on full volume: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra9X1U0qQf4 Oh my. Oh my word. My ribcage was humming in harmony with the music, every beat was crystal clear. Amazing. Had to turn it down before my ears started to bleed, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Right up your street.[ATTACH]48206[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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