Recent content by MAXRUNDOWN

I listen to the tdc podcast to kill time in the car, but their content is mind numbing, unsurprising really as they're part of the auto Alex circle. I've been binge watching this guy's E30 restoration over the last few days https://youtube.com/@backgardengarage?si=2s3cC75st0f5cD8-

Had the car over to my friendly fabricator this week to get the extra exhaust hanger for the BTB exhaust made, dropped it off on Monday at 4pm and collected it last night, really happy with the results.

I've had this one since 2017 (pic taken the day it arrived) , it's still in good condition, no complaints other than I could do with another one

The bag it's in is fully velcro backed, the extinguisher and bag was £25 off Amazon

250 miles done now, worked from home this morning so got the oil changed after lunch It could have waited a few more miles, but I'm confident the rings have had time to bed in and I'm moving house in a couple of weeks and would rather any oil drips went on this drive rather than the new one...

I had a bimarco futura in my MR2 years ago, was a pretty roomy seat, ideal for bigger guys. I think the cobra 3 is the current version

Tickets purchased, booked a lodge for the family just down the road.. I'm really looking forward to this 👌

https://youtube.com/@fatlipcollective?si=a7JkCSCljEx-yc9M Been watching a few of his videos today, some pretty decent content

Clio maxi build manual specifies DowSil 732 which is what I used, Loctite 5980 is fine too

I'm in two minds whether to camp solo or get a hotel/lodge for a few nights.. I kind of like the idea of getting the Mrs and kid to follow me down in her car with extra spares/tools etc rather than the chance of having a mechanical issue and being left stranded.

You did snap the tang off the end of the coil once it was inserted didn't you?

I would change it, pull the cap, re seal it and a fresh seal, just make sure the crank is clean where the seal sits and use a proper seal driver to make sure it goes in square.

First 50 miles done today without any snags, taking it easy just varying revs/load and engine braking. Feels good to be out in it again. Remember how horrible the seating position is though, I'll have to do something about that this summer Looked good from the window of the gym this morning

Standard head, cams, pistons and rods? Maybe £1k for the long block if it's cosmetically nice too, £800 for the turbo kit and £600 for the ECU

They took the bumper off to paint it, but I did leave the car with them. They did the bumper, side strips, and door bullets. I dropped it off on Sunday evening before I went back to work and he had it done by Wednesday