jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Picked up a spare lock from Brent today so will fix as soon as I can find time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 you can park a manual in gear ya know! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 But then you have to remember to use the clutch when you start the car... Almost as hard as remembering not to use your handbrake when it's busted! Goddamn these learned habits!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 But then you have to remember to use the clutch when you start the car... Almost as hard as remembering not to use your handbrake when it's busted! Goddamn these learned habits!! You think that's bad... I'm currently driving an auto Touran, that HAS a clutch pedal - ready for the manual conversion - try to NOT use it when approaching stop signs etc 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) But then you have to remember to use the clutch when you start the car... Almost as hard as remembering not to use your handbrake when it's busted! Goddamn these learned habits!! Most modern manuals need the clutch pushed in before you can startt em(well the 120d did) Edited June 15, 2015 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 You can tell I don't get to drive many modern manuals! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 80s designed automatics are far better than modern manual cars. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 16, 2015 I hate stop/start technology. A pain at roundabouts if you're gunning it in to a gap. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) She's at GDH panel shop while off road waiting for a new radiator. Cracked nose has been repaired and reinforced and the paint shop has just started priming. Bumper and csi spoiler and diffuser should be painted and fitted before the weekend. Saw a test fitting and I'm a bit concerned about how low it'll be... I've got a nasty steep drive. Eek. Edited July 27, 2015 by jeffbebe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Do everything in reverse .... this is how I get the 540 down mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 It'll be an absolute nightmare to reverse down but I guess I may have to learn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Put it on air! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Raise the suspension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Raise the suspension Might have to. Although even at standard height the csi front can be problematic because the bonnet is so long! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Taking shape!! csi front on and managed to repurpose the standard license plate base... Rear diffuser will be be fitted by the end of the day, then I've got to start work adapting the E36 M3 mirrors I have while I'm still waiting on the new radiator Will take proper pics soon. Edited July 31, 2015 by jeffbebe 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 oooh wow, so much better. Does the bonnet/bumper line up better now too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) oooh wow, so much better. Does the bonnet/bumper line up better now too? Yep, all sorted. EDIT: Actually, not quite perfect but getting there. I think there is a headlight issue I need to work on before I can get it perfectly aligned, but it's way better than it was. Edited July 31, 2015 by jeffbebe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Sweet. Will you make it on Sunday, or held back with the radiator leak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Held back, I think. I don't mind short distances but I think any decent pressure and the old radiator tank will explode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Aww. Fair call wouldnt want any coolant mess all over your crinkle black paint etc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 More concerned about the engine overheating than a bit of mess TBH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 I dunno, coolant stained covers are worse than warped heads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) And just picked up... OE front was easy to fit and fits beautifully, the rear rep not so much. Looks pretty good but I'll definitely be looking for an OE one in the future. The hooks on the rear bumper were all broken so the diffuser is glued. I'll take some pics of it when the glue has cured and the tape's off. Edit: And no problems navigating our drive. Sweet! Edited July 31, 2015 by jeffbebe 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 MUCH better now and it actually flows with the sideskirts than being higher up! a discrete lip of some kind would be nice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Not sure why you'd want another lip? Not least because it would scrape on a leaf! I did fit the OE rubber strip along the bottom of the spoiler. It's about an inch wide and will hopefully give some protection (or early warning) from scrapes. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
