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What did you do to your x40 today???

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Old Jun 8th, 2013, 23:58   #941
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Thanks Gary it's getting there. the list of jobs on it never ends though... got a set of drop links that needs to go on it and I just know that won't be a smooth job either. I can't remember what straight forward jobs feel like, every job seems to be a pain in the arse lol.
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Thanks Gary it's getting there. the list of jobs on it never ends though... got a set of drop links that needs to go on it and I just know that won't be a smooth job either. I can't remember what straight forward jobs feel like, every job seems to be a pain in the arse lol.
Droplinks is a straight forward job Just make sure to spray looooooots of DW40 on every night for a few nights before you intend to do the job as they can be a right PITA to get off.
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Old Jun 9th, 2013, 07:42   #943
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Droplinks is a straight forward job Just make sure to spray looooooots of DW40 on every night for a few nights before you intend to do the job as they can be a right PITA to get off.
WD-40 works quite well too, lol!

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Looking great, Slevin.

All you need now are some chrome door handles!

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did quite a bit this weekend, tyres fitted, wheels fitted and camber and toe etc set by eye, also finished up my custom radiator install by tightening everything up.

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After months of toying with the idea, I finally decided I'd go for an HU1205 audio/satnav on e-bay. Excellent condition and I was only bidder!

I fitted it into the T4 SportLuxtoday.

Used a generic aerial off e-bay installed under dashboard like the original would have been.

Sound remains exellent (have the upgrade) and although the navigation system's a bit clunky at first glance, it looks like it'll do the jobe, and at least everything is neatly built in now.

Well pleased - and thanks to Fat Tony for your encouragement on this in my earlier thread.....

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Got round to sorting out a couple of the simple things today. New throttle cable fitted (silky smooth light pedal again) and fixed the common broken wire issue on the fuel sender so have a working fuel gauge again. Nothing major but satisfying all the same.
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Just had the oil flushed with Forte and the fuel treated. Oil replaced was Castrol 10W 40 semi syth and the car feels alot smoother. think i left it to long between changes lol
I have been using this site for quite a while, but now I wish to make a post, I cannot find how to.

I am using search: "Car Camera Fittings", get "Wheels, brakes, tyres".

Cannot figure all this out.

I am probably on the wrong post / thread now, but cannot find how to get this question across. Sorry. Please let me know if you can help.

Many thanks in anticipation.
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Currently recharging the battery.

So whilst it was out cleaned all the connections, earth's etc and ordered various vacuum hoses to replace the ones that look to be on their last legs.

Think tomorrow I am going to whip the front grill off and paint it black. The chrome just doesn't do it for me.
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I have been using this site for quite a while, but now I wish to make a post, I cannot find how to.

I am using search: "Car Camera Fittings", get "Wheels, brakes, tyres".

Cannot figure all this out.

I am probably on the wrong post / thread now, but cannot find how to get this question across. Sorry. Please let me know if you can help.

Many thanks in anticipation.
Hi there RMBBob

What is your question?

If you're not sure how to use the search function, just start up a new thread and ask it on there.

Some kind person will possibly post up a link for you to follow, for an answer.

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