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That's not too bad a price really, even at full price. I might get some then this month will see closer to the end of the month but I am getting an exhaust for it in the coming days. Totally understand on the buy cheap buy twice principle. I've been doing the same with my E34 when I have been...

Were the genuine wish bones a decent price and are they a "direct swap" as in they don't need any bushes pressed into them? Only asking as these are on the parts list for mine and was going to get the front wheel bearings, track rods and ball joints replaced at the next MoT test next summer so...

Join the club in the hunt for Ph1 seats! I am in two minds about mine. My rears are ok (although I need to fit the seat belt clips to them as I purchased new ones as they had sanpped) but the fronts need new leather parts to them (yours do look in better condition to mine!). I am tempted to put...

I keep all receipts for parts and labour. And recently I have written a computer program that tracks my fuel usage, mainly as a show off to put on my CV at "look at what I can do" if I ever need it for job hunting. But that is more of a personal log and won't be transfered to any new owner. I...

Got some time on the Ph1 today. Standard wheels fitted and tracking done. No wonder it was awful to drive it had nearly 2deg toe out. So much better now and it actually driveable. Looks so much better too than the ones I took off. Just need to get some centre caps to finish it off, also might...

Got a link for the boot mat? I need one for mine as it didn’t come with one. I was eying up a rubber one.

That journal is next level OCD, little things like that can tell a lot about how it was looked after. The original owner of my E34 has something similar but not to the extent of a dedicated book. It has all the old tax discs stapled to the reminders with "Paid at local post office on <date> for...

Nearly owned an actual BTCC Volvo. Was their old press car so it looked identical to the race cars but had no engine or gear box. Can't remember if it was standard suspension, probably was as it wasn't mega bucks!

Can't wait for my Ph1 to be in a state to post in here again. Do like your steering wheel @Coops Mk1 trying to get ideas for mine when I get around to that job. Tempted with a deep dish OMP one but part of me still wants to keep the original one and get it retrimmed (I'll have to keep it anyway...

Love to take my E34 for this trip, keep meaning to do it. Might suggest it as a holiday to the girlfriend for next year. Where do you stay? Were you booked into B&B's/hotel/camp sites before you left? I would't be bothered with staying in a tent but I a sure I would get grief if we did...

Need to investigate a horrible noise I get on full lock, noticed it parking it earlier. Only does it on full right hand down, I think - soon as you take it off max lock it stops. Makes the noise when hardly moving/not moving. It's not like a continual noise and not consistent. I thought I hit...

Giving myself two years to do most of it then I can use it as a daily when my M140i goes back. Things that need doing are exhaust, new spark plugs, coil pack, HT leads, paint engine parts, new heat shield, gear shifter, new front seats and get the bonnet, front bumper and mirrors painted. Might...

Next stages of work done on the Clio. Panited the wheels. They easily pass the 10ft test. They will be properly refurbished at a later date, would rather spend the money on something else at the time being. Just need to get some centre caps and then the wheels ballanced up, fitted and tracking...

I have two keys for my Clio. The one unlocks the car on the button but would not turn the engine on (flashing immobiliser light). The second key would not work the central locking but would start the engine. When pressing the central locking button on this key the little light on the fob would...

If you are after a local specialist for the cambelt service I would reccomend Trad N Save in Gloucester. Awful sounding name and does not give the impression of quality. But they are the old Renault dealer and a lot of their staff are the original ones from when it was a dealer. I took my...

Some jobs ticked off the list. Cambelt, dephaser, water pump and aux belt changed by thte local specialist. They also fixed the windows - after looking at how to do it I was not in the mood for having an argument with the mechanisms so left it to them! Garage I used was the old Renault dealer in...

And why are old Citroen's just so cool? Yes it was a bit of a cheat being at the Nurburgring as that place is crawling with nice cars, but these two definately stood out.

I am not renewing my membership yet so I don't waste my money on spare parts and upgrades that are not needed at this stage! It is to force me to do other jobs on it to make it mechancially sound first. But I saw those on Facebook the weekend and they are not on there anymore so assumed they...

Thanks. Williams wheels were sold before I could message. Was also too late on a set of OZ F1's too. Then there was a dodgey add for another set of F1's on Facebook that I had to avoid. Weirdly I am tempted to get a set of Ph2 172 wheels for the time being. I quite like them and will be perfect...

No idea sorry. Not looked at ones ones to get. I have previously bought a non-genuine coil pack from Euro Car Parts that was just totally wrong and wouldn't fit as the mounting points were different and the electrical plug was the wrong shape. This was despite it being a "for that car" according...

Amazing, didn’t realise about the anti roll bar bushes, but I haven’t looked. With the damper and springs it means I can leave that for a bit and not worry about it. Don’t worry it will end up looking the part, not going to let this go to scrap

To be honest no idea. They are different to the front head rests so I won’t to say no?

It was only a matter of time. Bit of work to get it to where and how I want it but shouldn’t be too difficult.

Ever since selling my old Ph1 I’ve always sorted wanted another. Managed to get enough funds and I’m happy with the condition and level my BMW E34 535i is at I need something else to occupy my time/ruin my life. So I’ve bought another Ph1. It’s nothing “special” as such at the moment, but that...

I use one of those garden hand sprayers to wash my cars. 8ltrs is just about enough to wash a large saloon car. They are brilliant at getting the car wet and rinsing but not suitable for shifting dirt or wheel arches like a hose or a pressure washer would. Nerver really notice as the cars never...

I have used the Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection sealant for a few years now and found that pretty good. The other month I needed to put in an order with AMDetails for some detailer and some rain repellant and also needed to replace some of my Autoglym stuff so I thought I would try what...

It's time to ruin my life again with another Ph1 172. Does anyone know of any or have one they are parting with? I know my budget will not stretch to a really really good condition one but open to options. There is one on eBay atm that could be worth a look. Does mention surface rust but doesn't...

Nope, I’m just getting it done when it is needed. Feels wrong giving it to someone to service when they are only changing the oil and filters.

First time I changed the oil in my E34 I drained just over 3ltr out and put in nearly 7....no idea how it was running before I changed it Yeah I get that, just didn't know how much was too much as its the first modern engine I have had.

No more than 100 I think and that is an over estimate, I am working from home and am not going anywhere. It did say "at your earliesy convenience" in the message so it wasn't like pull over now or else. I haven't read what the consumption is on these engines, I was going on experience of other...