Tim's E85 3.0i in Sterling Grey

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:08 pm

The non run-flat tyres have made a massive difference, wish I’d done it sooner!

Washed the car and noticed the seal around the third brake light has failed so got a new light on order. Will fit a new boot badge whilst I’m at it.

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:06 pm

So after 4 new run flat tyres I ran out of time that day to get it aligned. But the car felt really nice to drive again and I was pretty happy. I then took it to the same place to get the tracking done, to which they could only do the front and some of the wheels needed rebalancing from a few days ago...

and after that it drives horribly, the steering feels light, and I've got no confidence it driving it properly.

So I popped it into my local (decent garage) for a full alignment to which point he pulled me to show me under the car the the rear front wishbone bushes were done for. How they got through an MOT and the other place is beyond me. So it's booked it to have those remedied and a full alignment and hopefully it'll be driving nicely again.

I've also since replaced the third brake light (as it had a hole in the gasket and was coming away from the boot) and replaced the boot badge with a fresh one.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:33 pm

Sounds as though she’s all coming together nicely, Tim

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:19 pm

inkey$ wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:33 pm Sounds as though she’s all coming together nicely, Tim

Well I’m crossing off a few jobs and adding far more to the list

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:43 pm

New poly bushed front arms and a full alignment and finally the car feels decent to drive.

Had to resort on sterilising the roof to kill moss as it keeps returning (car has only done about 50 miles since mid December)

Ordered a carpet cleaner to sort the interior carpet which is in a bit of a state, once I get a nice day I’ll whip the seats out and do it all properly.

Fix on roof holding up which is good news, not sure what to approach next. Maybe fit the wing I bought 6 months ago

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Thu May 09, 2024 12:34 pm

Wing still waiting to go on, but did a full seats out deep clean on the interior and as a result I’m nearly £2 better off

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T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Sun May 12, 2024 2:29 pm

The new wing is on, looks a bit darker than the rest of that side though

Suns out so I took her to the end of the road from some photos

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