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Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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7th Jun 12 at 19:46

Thanks Whitter.

Small update.

Been getting a brake light fail message on my check control. Thought this was due to faulty brake light switch, replaced that as it was common and it was still happening. Me and Shrek decided to check it out and found something rather disturbing....

....Yup the contact has burnt/broken off, so the previous owner (read genius) has used, wait for it.... CHEWING GUM WRAPPER to make the connection

So needless to say a new cluster was needed. Gt one from a breakers and was delivered next day:

All fitted and working correctly now

Tis is some rust that needs sorting ASAP

My side repeaters are all cloudy and mouldy looking with a hue to them. So spoke to Jankes and he sent me some second hand ones

Old:

Crap pic as they qouldnt come out>

Easier to see Old Vs. New:

Fitted:

Its all the l;ittle things

Oh and these turned up today:

Desperate to fit the shocks but everything is taking a back seat at the mnoment as i need to find some way of opening my bonnet

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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7th Jun 12 at 20:58

chrome side repeater bulbs needed now.

by the time you've finished with this car, it'll be brand new

Jambo

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Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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7th Jun 12 at 23:33

I know

starting to scare myself tbh

Jambo

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14th Jun 12 at 19:38

So bonnet wouldn't open. Did some online research, found out what was needed to be done and Shrek did the rest. We managed to pop it open quite easily compared to what some people had done on the Internet. Anyway, it's booked into my local indie to have the bonnet cable replaced just before the MOT.

Here's a quick snap of the front end as you can see the lights. I know its filthy but the weathers crap

SetH

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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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14th Jun 12 at 19:49

I love this machine! proper BBC

Jambo

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14th Jun 12 at 20:07

It's so not that nice in the flesh. Bugs me how tatty it is. I really want to lavish silly amounts of cash on it

SetH

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14th Jun 12 at 20:35

Can we have some vids of you Vanosing people?

SetH

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14th Jun 12 at 20:35

like vetecyoooooooo but with Vanos

Jambo

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14th Jun 12 at 20:38

Lolz sounds lovely on full chat. Should do some vids really

SetH

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14th Jun 12 at 20:44

Yes do a steve106gti downhill 0-60 one please

Jambo

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14th Jun 12 at 22:43

Photo from the other day when the plate fell off. Looks so nice without one.

BeetleGav

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14th Jun 12 at 23:00

Haha the car knows how it wants to look! ''whats this stuck on my face..... GET OFF!''

Looks proper mean

Chris x

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14th Jun 12 at 23:17

It looks like its hovering!

Very nice Jambo!

Marc

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15th Jun 12 at 09:14

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
It's so not that nice in the flesh. Bugs me how tatty it is. I really want to lavish silly amounts of cash on it

Pics make cars look so much better than they are!

What are your long term plans for it?

Fad

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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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15th Jun 12 at 09:20

Its actually pretty good in the flesh other than a few rust spots. Just needs some TLC which Jambo is doing well

Jambo

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15th Jun 12 at 09:40

Thank you gents.

Long term plans are keep it and use it a lot.

Ideal world:

Respray Alpine white
New roof/window and lining
Reconolise leather and repair foam in drivers seat
Brembos maybe

Thats it really.

Fad

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15th Jun 12 at 10:43

GTF with your Alpine white will look like a 318 convertible

Fad

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15th Jun 12 at 10:49

Following our conversation last night:

Just imagine how many Pugs you could stuff in the back....

Marc

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15th Jun 12 at 11:19

quote:
Originally posted by Fad
GTF with your Alpine white will look like a 318 convertible

This man speaks sense Jambinho.

Also, not sure why, but purple alcantara ala Veyron is pooping in to my head..

Fad

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15th Jun 12 at 11:34

Will look like a poverty model see...

Jambo

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15th Jun 12 at 12:30

that looks amazing

SetH

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15th Jun 12 at 13:41

No, No, No do not give into the white fetish! save it for the Audi wag wannabe mums!

Paint correction and touch ups, sort the rust its not worth spanking a couple of grand on a respray.

Jambo

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15th Jun 12 at 16:02

I like the white

Plus gives me many more options with wheels etc.

It needs so many bits repainting that a colour change is only slightly more outlay. Detailing won't cure rust!

Tbh first of all I have to find out how to fix my gearbox as I now cannot select reverse

Fro

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16th Jun 12 at 13:20

quote:
Originally posted by Fad
GTF with your Alpine white will look like a 318 convertible

Have you bought an M3 yet ffs?

Jambo

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18th Jun 12 at 12:10

Potential repair bills range from bugger all to stupid money.

Considering buying a better one and breaking it.

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