What have you done to your car today ???

[Bankrupt_drunk]

New thermostat (old one was oozing) scrubbing the crusty old coolant off everything took far longer than actually fitting it:

Then I had a drive to Canvey island and bought some beautiful new wheels:

 

[Oggy997]

Any pics of the beautiful wheels?

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Any pics of the beautiful wheels?

 

[Addz]

Had a rummage though the Clio stock room (loft) and did a spot of painting to tart her up

 

[Twingo 1??]

Cleaned and serviced the civic this morning, she dosnt scrub up to bad for an old leggy girl.

 

[Oggy997]

I took it for a drive, which is rare, and I instantly wish I didn't.
Running like a bag of w**k, again, and I don't know why.

 

[Matt Cup]

New shoes ready to fit.

 

[youngarthur]

I inherited my R 26 from my son, who had it forged, and added just about everything else that could be added, and I've kept it in tip top condition . The only thing missing is the Kitchen sink.

 

[chazza114]

I inherited my R 26 from my son, who had it forged, and added just about everything else that could be added, and I've kept it in tip top condition . The only thing missing is the Kitchen sink.

Any pictures Arthur? I love seeing any and all R26's!

 

[youngarthur]

Any pictures Arthur? I love seeing any and all R26's!

Car is in Garage having new turbo fitted, 2nd one in 10 months from a well known respected tuner. New one is from a different well know tuner!. More pictures when the car comes back.

 

[Oggy997]

Finally got the sump gasket replaced / resealed, new sparks and coils.
Car is running lovely, but I need to now replace the suspension back to Bilstein from the coilovers in preparation to sell.
Nobody's buying it after driving it with the current suspension 😂

 

[Matt W]

Swapping wheels around due to a screw/nail doubleteam

 

[gez 172]

Do you still have the Jimny?

 

[Matt Cup]

Productive day today.

Prevent the jacking points from getting completely flattened like I did with my last Cup. Some people have no issue but one of mine was mullered so bent it back into shape bit of cu-rust, hammerite and put some reinforcements in there.

Then a trip to a mate of mine to get my new PS3’s put on 👌

 

[Matt W]

Do you still have the Jimny?

Yep that’s the rear tyre. Got it fixed for £20 👍

 

[Louis]

Productive day today.

Prevent the jacking points from getting completely flattened like I did with my last Cup. Some people have no issue but one of mine was mullered so bent it back into shape bit of cu-rust, hammerite and put some reinforcements in there.


View attachment 1665629

View attachment 1665634

View attachment 1665632

Then a trip to a mate of mine to get my new PS3’s put on 👌

View attachment 1665633

Do you have the dimensions of what you used for bracing the sills mate?

 

[Matt Cup]

Do you have the dimensions of what you used for bracing the sills mate?

Sure it’s 1” box section cut in 4.75” lengths.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Given the engine bay some TLC over the last couple of weeks. Final assemble today, well pleased with the results 😀

 

[BenCup]

Given the engine bay some TLC over the last couple of weeks. Final assemble today, well pleased with the results 😀
View attachment 1665732

WOW!

 

[Big Toe]

I hope you’re tightening that engine mount

 

[Ryan Williams]

I hope you’re tightening that engine mount

All back together now yes 👍

 

[Big Toe]

All back together now yes 👍

Would be a shame to see that engine falling out. Looks great

 

[Ryan Williams]

Would be a shame to see that engine falling out. Looks great

To be honest even though it was supported underneath it wasn't much fun taking the mount off... Was heart in mouth.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I replaced the O rings on the MAP and intake sensor, plus gave them a squirt of carb cleaner. Might just be the sudden drop in air temperature, but the car feels a bit sharper now

 

[JamesBryan]

During the recent MOT, the driver's side braided brake line burst on the brake efficiency test!

They're Goodridge lines which have been on the car since i've owned it, so they must be 12+ years old.

The rubber sleeve over the crimp looks to have been hiding some damage, otherwise i'd have spotted it sooner.

Check your lines if you have the older style with that rubber sleeve 😅

 

[Little Newms]

Oddly satisfying…

 

[16v_paddy]

Today I found out that I am able to violate the orifice for the headlight with my whole head

 

[Daz...]

Fitted a new battery, it’s had a few moments where it didn’t want to start in the last few months so I’ve thrown one on for peace of mind.

 

[avstar1]

Really over the moon with my recent Snappy retrim from Andy! Makes such a difference.

 

[BenCup]

Really over the moon with my recent Snappy retrim from Andy! Makes such a difference.

View attachment 1669147

Very nice work but is that a new or refurbished gear knob insert, either way, where/how?

 

[avstar1]

Very nice work but is that a new or refurbished gear knob insert, either way, where/how?

Its an original insert and the decal was rubbed out so I got a decal sticker from ebay, item number is 163641226250.

 

[Darren S]

Cleaned the windscreen today and finally removed my tax disc holder from the inside of it.

An increase of £105 in the last 9 years. Robbing coonunts.

 

[Oggy997]

Bit racist that

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I've had one jack point and the rear sill repaired.
Before (no pictures of the folded over jack point, but you've seen those before):

And after:

Now to cover them with all the protection I can get my hands on and fill the cavities with wax.
Anyone know what size/type of rivet I need to put the side skirt clips back on?

 

[Mr Underhill]

Anyone know what size/type of rivet I need to put the side skirt clips back on?

Yup. G 4.8 mm x 16mm ALUMINIUM

Part number 7703072047

 

[JamesBryan]

4.8mm x 9mm I use.

That's for the actual side skirts themselves though.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Yup. G 4.8 mm x 16mm ALUMINIUM

Part number 7703072047

Thank you!

 

[Martin_172]

Sunroof has been leaking on my RSI, i had removed it, ran a nice tidy bead of sealant where the original seal was, didn't work so I've choose to just keep it out the rain for now

But now the one has started leaking on my daily smoker, this was not getting messed about with, full tube of silicon on the c**t, I will not have a wet head tomorrow!!!

Ill trim the excess once its dry!

 

[Chocice]

Sunroof has been leaking on my RSI, i had removed it, ran a nice tidy bead of sealant where the original seal was, didn't work so I've choose to just keep it out the rain for now

But now the one has started leaking on my daily smoker, this was not getting messed about with, full tube of silicon on the c**t, I will not have a wet head tomorrow!!!
View attachment 1678830View attachment 1678831

Ill trim the excess once its dry!

Hope that works for you, mine used to spill on my lap when I came to a hard stop, turned out it was the inner seal.

 

[G. Brzęczyszczykiewicz]

Gave it a wash for the first time in months. Looked good parked in the car wash, then drove out and immediately got stuck behind a truck that was kicking up clouds of dust all the way home 🙄