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Aug 12, 2017 14:40:45 GMT
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Aug 17, 2017 10:10:04 GMT
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Let's make space for a second battery... Before ...  Intake freed ...  Airbox mount bolts removed (10mm socket)  Anti-drone pod removed from hose to give access to other hose clip bolt...  Four bolts removed that hold air box onto pipe via square flange - one bolt per corner...  Tucked out of the way...  Rotate air box round and remove S pipe by pushing clip beyond the small rectangle hole in the air box...   After various rotations and pulls and twists and turns we have space...  And another part on the floor...  Air flow sensor removed with t20 security bit (torx bit with hole in centre) and put inside for safety...  Dremel cutting wheel leaving enough lip for hose to go on (I decided to leave the pipe with the air flow sensor mount and beyond that all in tact rather than replacing the whole pipe and having to create a new mount for the air flow sensor) ...  Checking the ID is right - 76mm - all good.   Each side of bend cut down as short as possible with a Stanley knife...  Test fit with reducer in place...  Test fit of filter...  Air intake funnel cut back with dremel cutting disc...   Everything refitted...  Next plan is to cut the funnel back further so there's enough space to bond this to it and the round section will go directly into the filter housing...  Space made for battery...    Before and after...  Although I've run out of funds this month because....  I've bought another daily. 2004 Suzuki Alto GL 1.1 litres 50MPG £30 road tax of lovely cheap and cheerful money saving goodness. This will cost me £40 a month in insurance and £160 4 weekly in petrol (possibly less) compared to £320 4 weekly in petrol in the Elgrand. So I'm actually saving £120 4 weekly as a result of buying this. That's an extra £120 to spend on the Elgrand or acty and more importantly massive reduction on stone chips / servicing costs / other wear and tear on the Elgrand, and also it means any work on the Elgrand isn't restricted to being back for commuter journeys Monday to Friday. I did try to buy retro but the 1993 daihatsu Mira with 36,000 on the clock that I was winning was sold out of auction  Only problem with the alto is that the badges and dealer stickers fell off!!  Oh and the suspension might make it go a bit lower and the wheels might turn white perhaps at some point but it's definitely not a project and is surely a stay-standard daily. |
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Aug 17, 2017 11:26:00 GMT
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Full size spare in the alto??  That can go to improve MPG! Although found a car monopoly piece under the spare that can stay as a mascot...  |
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vulgalour
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Aug 17, 2017 11:37:08 GMT
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I look forward to seeing the Freshandminty treatment for the Alto-which-is-absolutely-going-to-stay-totally-standard-and-not-change-at-all.
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Aug 18, 2017 19:26:55 GMT
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Having turned the gain up to the correct level on the bass sub and giving it a bit more I found that air was escaping out the front edge where I'd used metal brackets, made sense as soon as I realised why so I chiselled a channel out for the bracket to sit in so the sub would sit flat against the box edge...  An extra pair of threaded inserts also added...  The hand glass holder is in place too - I fitted this with a pair of those blind brackets you use to fit headboards and such like with...  I also wired a pair of hidden subtle aqua led strips up to the amp remote connections so they're on with the amps, so subtle I think you'll only be able too see them in pitch black so maybe need to buy another pair. To my surprise they also seem to pulse when it detects volume. Cheesetastic!  I stroked the fur in one direction, I think it looks neater...  Just a Saturday evening wash and dry down required and she's ready for the gathering on Sunday. |
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Aug 21, 2017 16:30:25 GMT
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Suzi is more frugal than I thought.  5 litres for 63 miles a day round trip to work. £5.85 using the expensive stuff compared to £15 odd in the Elgrand. That's £29.25 a week compared to over £75 a week. ⛽️ Only downside is she smells of dogs so need to give the inside a good clean! In Elgrand news it sounded lovely under acceleration on its first test drive with the induction kit fitted to the gathering and back. To those I chatted to at the gathering cheers for the feedback. |
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Aug 22, 2017 23:44:29 GMT
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vulgalour
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Aug 22, 2017 23:51:45 GMT
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I'd say they were an unexpected choice except it's you, so nothing is ever expected. Certainly an unusual choice.
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I'd say they were an unexpected choice except it's you, so nothing is ever expected. Certainly an unusual choice. Thanks. I almost bought slotmags as someone with a spare set responded to a wanted post on Facebook but they required arch extensions due to their offset and I decided not to go down that route. I fancied a set of pepper pots after looking at Ford options for the potential Mira purchase and a 4x100 pepperpots search brought me to these. |
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Aug 23, 2017 19:34:58 GMT
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Rub strips removed, just one door wiped down and cleaned up for now - need the hair drier for the other doors so will do them another time.  |
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Aug 31, 2017 10:45:41 GMT
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Sept 9, 2017 12:53:24 GMT
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155/65/13 tyres fitted to the 5.5" wide wheels ...    Fitted to the front, no plans for lowering yet ...   I had planned to swap the rear tyres onto the other pair of wheels but they're showing signs of cracking so I've ordered another pair of tyres to be fitted on Monday.  Ten minutes with the hairdryer to remove the foam tape that was still left on the front door from removing the rubber strips ...  Will get white spirits on the glue residue when I get chance and then do the passenger side. |
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vulgalour
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Sept 9, 2017 23:49:22 GMT
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They really suit the car, unsurprisingly since it's you. Doesn't look like it really needs lowering either, they look a sensible fit without the usual older car problem of enormous arch gap. Looking forward to seeing the rears on too to see if it still looks as balanced.
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Sept 10, 2017 9:53:35 GMT
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I've read through the whole thread now and it really has improved over time. The first version with the ice cream stickers were not really my taste (but to each his own), but now it feels like the build has a more solid theme, everything fits together, the interior is stunning and AMG wheels suits it well. Also, a very interesting model in itself....
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username.  ) |
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Sept 11, 2017 11:07:20 GMT
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I've read through the whole thread now and it really has improved over time. The first version with the ice cream stickers were not really my taste (but to each his own), but now it feels like the build has a more solid theme, everything fits together, the interior is stunning and AMG wheels suits it well. Also, a very interesting model in itself.... Thank you - Glad that you found it interesting enough to read through it. Yes it took a while for me to get everything coordinated nicely. Thanks Phil |
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Sept 11, 2017 11:09:41 GMT
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Remains of the glue residue from the bump strips now removed from all doors, rear wheels on tonight hopefully.  |
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Sept 11, 2017 19:27:41 GMT
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 Rubbish light, granulated photo, nice wheels. |
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Sept 12, 2017 7:28:37 GMT
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Transformation Tuesday... Rub strips removed and wheels with fresh tyres fitted ...  No photo but my wiper blank arrived and fitted - although i think I'll spray it up in a generic red to blend in more. |
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Sept 26, 2017 19:17:09 GMT
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vulgalour
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Sept 28, 2017 17:21:27 GMT
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