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You need the amplifier!! My standard head unit has rubbish reception and it is down to the aerial base unit (water ingress!!). I was told for an aftermarket head unit you buy a seperate lead to plug in at the back which powers the aerial (presumably the autoleads device you mentioned?). Be careful w...

Thanks Dave, did notice the bonnet stuck a bit when i tried to open it to check the oil

Hi guys, My Oil warning light has come on (amber not red!!!) so I checked my oil level. It was a bit low so I have topped up but light is still on!! Get the "Check oil level" warning on startup which is really bugging!!! I have read several articles which say it could be the sender, some s...

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They seem to do a lot of PIAA stuff!!!

Chipped and panel filter, stainless exhaust:

Motorway - daily commute (40miles each way) 30-35 MPG at 85-90 Mph!!

Round town - usually around the 25-30 mark depending on who is in the car (high end if its the wife!!)

Chin. wrote:Boot lock solenoid IIRC

That was the problem with mine too!!! Could lock the car from the boot but the boot never locked, solenoid was jammed and the little wire connecting the solenoid to the mechanism was missing, all sorted for a tenner, bargain!!

Little update now that she is lower and has scuttle fitted!! Engine Bay before http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/blimmer2007/The%20sat/IMGP1877.jpg after http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/blimmer2007/The%20sat/IMGP1916.jpg Ride Height Before http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/blimme...

Upsode down in picture!!

All fitted, pics to follow!!!

Some new bits, picked up yesterday, fitting today!!!

lukeybabes wrote:Pritty sure i saw you yesterday mate. Looked a thousand times better lowerd if it was you.

Could well have been!!!!

Loving the lowered, pics tomorrow!!!

Don't do a lot of driving in Bridgy as I work in Bristol every day, will keep an eye out for ya!!

Cheers Bloke

What do you guys recommend???

like the rims mate, and have you tried the glass paint on the rear interior bulbs mate? interested if the result was good as its a bit of a pain doing the route i did for blue lights (especitally as i didnt keep them long :roll: ) your making a fair bit of progress quickly arent you :) Hopefully go...

No lowered!!!

Just gonna wait for a couple of days for it to settle (and give me a chance to wash it!!!!) then the pics will be up!!!

Ordering my new front and back trims in the next week too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Oh, and my FK Angel eyes!!)

Et is fine so no need for spacers bloke

not seen anyone with them on so far but they may have!!

TPS are just for the motor trade though aren't they????

Get yourself a Superchip/re-map These guys do lots of nice bits: http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&catalog=260401&cat=260401 Decent stainless exhaust (Longlife/powerflow etc. all custom made) K&N Panel Filter Chip, exhaust and filter alone have given me in the regi...

Thanks all!!

Will look into pricing for contitech and TPS

Just thought of another quickie!!

My boot doesnt seem to lock with the central locking.

Any ideas where to start looking?


Cheers in advance

Blimmer

Hey all,

Looking at doing my timing belt before my marathon drive to italy for holiday!!!

Any recommendations on the best ones and costs etc.!!!!!

Presumably a new water pump is a good idea at the same time???

Over to you!!

Time has come for the next mod!!! Need to source a set of these for my B5, does anyone have a set or know the cheapest place to get them??? Will obviously be doing the LED upgrade previously posted but do I need to go HID at the same time or will it improve my presently poor illumination sufficientl...

Only thing I can think of is a faulty ABS valve?? I know when you bleed the brakes you have to be careful not to push the piston back in without bleeding at the same time as the valve can flip back the wrong way. This may be causing the problem and would explain why they seemed ok after cleaning up ...

Mine used to flash for a few seconds on startup, was told it just needed recharging, got it recharged, stopped flashing!!! Certainly worth a try before you go the expensive route!!!

Standard B5 wheels are 45 offset front and back. Guide says 32-45 so sounds like you might need spacers??

Nice one Pod, will gets some pics of mine on thursday too as it is up on the ramps to be dropped!!!!