what have you done to your car today ?

[nd-photo.nl]

Finished replacing the old rear axle hub bushings for new Powerflex ones. What a b*tch of a job to do, never again!

Old vs New side view by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Old vs New top view by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Modded the bushing by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Special tool put to work by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Action shot by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Its in! by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Finished product by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

Hard to say if anything has improved as the back was already stiffened (Sport shocks + H&R spring + Whiteline ARB). At least it hasnt become any worse

 

[csd_19]

Not today, but during the last week I've pulled the engine and gearbox out

Finished up the interior stripping (as much as I could be bothered with)

reverse rake FTW!

And finally sent her away on Saturday:

3916 days of ownership have come to an end. Mixed feelings as when she was at full strength it was a great fun car, but the last couple of years made me enjoy her less. Water leaks into the cabin that couldn't be found were the worst, just fell out of love with her.

Ironically during the strip down I found evidence of water ingress at the welded joints on both C-pillars:

Rust In Pieces Ginge!! you shall be missed...


(I now await Lee's comment )

 

[rcky89]

Got in the car to find this

Oh dear

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[OllieNC]

Gutted

Went to buy a mk5 seat ibiza 1.4 sport in a very unique and unseen co6lor, but looks like it has had a rear end prang

 

[OllieNC]

It wont let me post a picture or a url to the car but it was for sale as tribu gold, turns out its more of a bronze colour

 

[leegreenaway]

Removed induction cone and refitted standard airbox with green cotton panel filter and direct cold air feed

 

[Greavesy]

Got in the car to find this

Oh dear

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Been there myself.

If it's not the door seal check the pollen filter housing and cover.

I bought a new housing from the dealers (its not that expensive).
Don't over tighten it when refitting as you'll warp it (why mine was leaking) and then make sure the cover doesn't fold over when covering the filter.

 

[Kingscote]

Changed the rocker cover gasket, oil change and cleaed the rear of the engine

 

[benbissett]

de badged the rear end with some fishing line and boiling water and the credit card .. de tar , t-cut nd a polish later and I must say I recommend everyone does this sooo easy to do !!

 

[747_727]

I bypassed the n249 on my LCR. Not sure if there is much difference yet will test it fully tomorrow on the way to work.

 

[LEE69]

Just stops it dumping when you don't want it too

 

[daspeedfreek]

oil and filter changed over the w,end along with sai removal.

 

[rcky89]

Been there myself.

If it's not the door seal check the pollen filter housing and cover.

I bought a new housing from the dealers (its not that expensive).
Don't over tighten it when refitting as you'll warp it (why mine was leaking) and then make sure the cover doesn't fold over when covering the filter.

Yea im pretty sure its the pollen filter as it started when i sorted out the leak on the drivers side under the scuttle pannel lol


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[nd-photo.nl]

Scored myself an APR R1 Divertervalve, will be testing it later on today Mint condition

APR R1 Divertervalve (full) by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

APR R1 Divertervalve (top) by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

 

[useyourname]

Fitted my sun strip after putting it off for 6 months. Helped by a girl in the office it all went rather smooth! There's a few tiny bubbles here and there and a tiny scuff where a bubble has folded..... but all in all very pleased with the result!

 

[supersticky]

Fitted my sun strip after putting it off for 6 months. Helped by a girl in the office it all went rather smooth! There's a few tiny bubbles here and there and a tiny scuff where a bubble has folded..... but all in all very pleased with the result!

Looks good mate, I've been looking for one that fades to transparent so looks a little more factory good work thou mate.

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[Phoenix27]

Washed the LCR last night ready for storing for a week while the wheels get refurbished... can't wait to get it back!

 

[Dave_c85]

Gonna give mine a good blast today as been away all week and have been driving a Mk1 focus tddi with what appears to be a dead turbo. Can't wait to get back into the LCR for some power

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[benbissett]

gave her a well needed wash .. de tar few spots and a micro fibre cloth dry .. looks well I must say !! oh nd muflerectomy booked for Tuesday !!

 

[Ryanisadipper]

Found out that my passenger side door is leaking water

anyone know what it could be?

It's not the pollen filter either