MatthewR
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I do agree, i just think his wheels in standard are nicer
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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quote: Originally posted by --ToM--
Do it mate it'll look good, everyone's moaning that I wanna do mine gloss black but I'm doing them gloss black regardless coz I know it'll make my willy twitch and that's what matters
I know what you mean mate, but i'm not totally sure it'll look good I know chrome/silver would look fine so thats the safe option.
Need to photoshop some pic's really.
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
Location: Wirral
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Take a Risk pussyhole
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Anyway, removed my hardtop finally as it's a bit hot down here. Raised the soft top without issue, then went to lower it and nothing! Just an orange light on the centre console, which tells you the problem.
Turns out the microswitch had broken, which tells the car when the parcel shelf is in the correct position. Not sure how it broke as I haven't touched that area ever
Took it all apart then rebuilt it so i'm left with the below. Just need to fit it and hope it works. It clicks when pressed so should be OK.
I also removed the Gaptech module, which allows remote hood open/close and one touch open/close functions as I thought this was the problem at first.
I was never happy with the connectors supplied and a few times the wires came loose, so i'm going to get them soldered properly.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Thank god for that. Got it back in and the roof now works fine!
Had to climb in the boot with my arse hanging out for my neighbours to ogle not the most glamorous of jobs, but it's a free fix
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
Location: lancashire, nelson
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Thought you didn't like topless driving anymore you bellend.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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I take it back. Just went out to get a kfc and put the roof down. Sun had just set and it was lovely. Can hear the exhaust popping and that lovely 6 cylinder bassy tone even better enclosed roads.
It appears I love it I just don't like my roof fabric, it looks proper crap. Bought some more black dye for a cheap fix, but I think the only way to sort it would be buying new. Expensive....
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
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Sell your hard top to fund the new roof is what I'd do
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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How much are replacements Ben?
When I had the E36 the roof was the worst part, so bought a better one second hand, that subsequently fell apart 2months later replacements were £1500+ including fitting!
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Ben G
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£950 for new fabric fitted. Red is £1100. can't really justify it, although I want it
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by BeetleGav
Sell your hard top to fund the new roof is what I'd do
There is that, of course. Will need to wait a few months for prices to increase though.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Keep hard top.
Deffo spunk on a new roof, fed would look fantastic
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Jambo, what are your thoughts on his wheels
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Quite like them in black tbh. Hopefully this won't result in more Internet spec grilles though.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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I love the gloss black grills. Hate the matte looking ones, but the gloss makes them look like an OEM part.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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BBS rep's are in for refurb
Decided against black in the end. I prefer the way they look currently, very nice and shiny in the sun.
The guy recommended light shadow chrome centres and lighter dishes, so I just went with that. A guy in work used them before and said they did a great job so should hopefully come out nice.
Only thing is I now need to buy some new fake bolts. Not sure where you get them from, however.
[Edited on 29-06-2015 by Ben G]
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MatthewR
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Good man
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
Location: Wirral
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Ebay
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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What is this gay new trend ive noticed on beems, people r painting 3parts the grill slats in the M// colours
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--ToM--
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Lad who works in the unit over the way from me has done it to his e90 looks homo and his missus has done them in pink on her 1 series also looks homo
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
Location: lancashire, nelson
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Haha I laugh when I see them coloured grilles. Spackers
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Jambo
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quote: Originally posted by MatthewR
What is this gay new trend ive noticed on beems, people r painting 3parts the grill slats in the M// colours
It's been around for years and has also looked shit for years. Only thing worse is those disgusting eBay ///M centre caps and steering wheel badges. Fucking disgusting
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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yeah those stripes on the grilles are proper crap.
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MatthewR
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It shouldnt annoy me but it does lol
god im getting old n moany
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Back to the drawing board....
Wheel shop called to say 3 of the wheels are quite badly flatspotted and one has a crack in.
Not good. Currently at the shop, probably end up chucking these in for scrap and buy some new rims. Has to be 19's though as I already have the tyres
Shame, but oh well.
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