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Hi, My 182 is awaiting sale at the moment and will be on the drive until it sells. I plan to disconnect the battery and was wondering if there's anything else I can do to further immobilise it? Short of sticking it on stands and taking the front wheels off (which is probably the best option...

Hi Guys, I've got V12's on all 4 corners at the moment. Fresh on February last year and I've done around 15-16k since and the fronts aren't far off the markers with some of the outer edges looking a litte shagged. My MOT is due on Thursday and I figured with the impending autumnal rain...

Hi, Replaced my rear mounts today but my exhaust is still sat about 1" lower than it should be. (Miltek) Should I just buy the universal mount and fit it inside the brackets or is there an adjustment that can be made? Thanks, Ben

A while back a local garage did a bit of damage to one of my turini's that had been recently refurbed :mad: You can make out the damage here. Is it best to treat this with something? as it is effectively bare metal. Thanks, Ben

Hi, Could someone confirm if 172/182 seat fitment is of the same design? I have some aftermarket seats for sale and have been questioned if they'll fit into a 172. Logic tells me that they will and that the chassis/seat mounts are the same but just want to be sure. Thanks, Ben

Right, this was boiling my **** for the last time today! Predominantly when cold, although not always when cold, and driving over any rough ground (enough to cause a bit of movement within the car) I get a squeaking sound that sounds a bit like a mouse coming from somewhere around the front...

Hi, Would appreciate if someone in the know would be able to help clue me up on how theses mods increase performance? (In laymans terms) I'm planning on a custom remap at matched inlets at 519 in the near future with and noticed the Option 1 Cam & Matched Inlets package. I know that that...

Following on from my other thread my local specialist haven't been able to fully rectify my spongy brake pedal. I have bite now but still too much pedal travel. I'm going to buy another Eezibleed kit and plenty of fluid and have another stab at it msyelf, I think my old kit had a leak. If...

I noticed that my coolant level was below the minimum level yesterday when doing my brakes. The engine temp is normal at the moment. I also spotted this inside the passenger arch: I was planning on topping up the coolant until I can get a garage to look at it but am not sure which type of...

So I fitted new discs, front & back and also new pads DS2500's front and back and also put on braided lines. I did this before on my last 182 and used a Gunsons EZ-bleed kit which worked perfectly. However this time the pipe inside the Gunsons reservoir appeared to have fallen off after I'd...

This was what I had shamefully been stuck with (thanks to the previous owner) untill I could get time off work to drop the car with Max Powder. Also had Hankook V12's put on whilst they were at it: The center cap match is quite a way off but Kirk ( At Max Powder) offered to re do them but...

I have my wheels booked in next week to be powder coated. I have just requested an anthracite paint code 226.618 ppg, to be told they cannot provide that exact colour as they use a powder lacquer which will darken the shade slightly. It is also not quite as shiny as regular lacquer. I think...

From memory -8 today was the coldest I've seen on the dash display. The car started fine but didn't spring in to life quite as quickly as normal. (get's a good run 2 x 12 miles a day @ 30-50mph). What's the lowest temp you've started yours from?

Has anybody used Max Powder in Hemel Hempstead to have some powder coating done? Picking up another 182 tonight which has some Turini's in need of a refurb. Quote approx £50 + VAT per wheel. Work looks good on their website. Thanks, Ben

I know that Arran_182 was the bloke to go to for a steering wheel refurb. Is he still around and offering a refurb service? His inbox appears to be full. Thanks, Ben

I noticed the power steering pump on the 182 I viewed today whined a bit when parallel parking. I don't recall it whining on any of the three point turns etc. It was on full lock. I've had a 182 before which didn't whine at all. Is the power steering pump on it's way out or is it a belt or...

I viewed a 55 plate 182 today on 41k miles. All in order except the cruise control won't activate. The limiter and cruise lights come on (green and orange) but just shows 'set ---' and won't activate via the +/- buttons. Is this likely a dodgy connection at the buttons or something more...

A question for those that make a living off of details/corrections. The 182 went about a month ago and has been replaced with a 330D. It looks to have been corrected a while back as there's very little defects however the paint in direct sunlight does look a bit dulled due to being washed with...

I've just replaced my aftermarket radio with the stock as I'm selling the car. I had a few issues getting the ISO blocks back in as some of the pins didn't seem to want to line up, I can't remember why but I had cut & rejoined a few cables going in to the harness as the wiring loom for my radio...

I'm changing my rear discs today following the guide in the guides section. However my rear discs are proving to be a royal PITA to get off. They just weren't budging. I managed to get the right one off and the pin is absolutely bone dry. The left is having none of it. Spend about half an hour...

Planning on using my DA to apply HD Wax after a machine polish etc as I may be short of time. Can I just cover a finishing pad in it and go over the car at a slow speed and then buff it off? Or should I fashion some method of attaching the foam applicator pads that came with it to the backing...

I've a machine polisher and a few other bits arriving next week for my first machine polish & second detail session. I've done plenty of reading of several guides and am confident in the process however there is one thing I am unsure of. Obviously you start with the less aggressive finishing...

I've noticed recently that my windows seem to struggle to go up/close. The open and go down pretty quickly but on the way it up it seems like it's a bit of a strain. Like there's either friction somewhere or the motor is struggling. Though if it were friction it would struggle both ways. Any...

I upgraded to Brembo HC's and DS2500's late last year. They were squealing slightly so I fiddled about with them which only made it worse. I filed the ends (several times) and the pads have just about the right amount of play in the carrier. Copper grease also didn't seem to do much. I didn't...

Due a bit of a detailing session soon. Around August last year it had a claying, polish, EGP & HD Wax (2 layers). It's held up well (still beading) however there are some swirl marks and scratches that need some TLC. I have a pressure washer but don't have a snow foam bottle or lance. Can...

Hi guys, I've had my 182 for a little while and noticed it's been around 10,000 miles since it was last serviced. It had it's belts changed around 4k ago (just before I bought it) but since owning it other than a top up of oil and a brake upgrade it's not been serviced yet. I know the rear...

Recently I've noticed what sounds like the rear right of the car creaking as I come down off speed bumps. I've had a quick look but couldn't see much as it's pissing it down at the moment. A friend commented last night the back of my car looked a little low and the rear right gap in the arch...

I didn't want to de-rail the other thread as my problem is slightly different. This morning after starting the car I noticed my blowers aren't working. I can hear the pump/unit click/whine on and off if I turn it on and off. The AC units display works fine, all the buttons function no problems...

It seems a bired very kindly decided to drop the mother load over the back of my car. It was very stubborn and I appear to have made a small mess getting it off. It was very hard to get a decent picture. There are a few fine scratches which can just be felt with a fingernail but most of it is...

I think something flew up off the road and struck my driveside door pillar and has made a little 'ding/dent' and half a cm in length. You can just see it but the way in which the light reflects off it makes it very obvious! I know price will vary depending on where you are in the country and...