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MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« on: 10 April 2007, 18:25:46 »


This is my 1994 M-plated 2.0 GLS, has covered 93,200 from new (and looks it as in great nick inside) a few bumps and grazes outside though.

Recently done

New Break bulb
Inner and Outer O/s Track rod ends
2 new front tyres
New downpipes and Cat

Got a list of things needing done between now and the end of the month-

Oil and Filter Change
Air Filter Change
Coolant Change
Fuel Filter Change
dent repair
Scratch repair - nothing too deep
replacement for under headlight trim
replace door trim both sides

Next couple of months.

Replace Headlights
Change Timing belt (and tensioners  ;))
Possible HBV??
Alloy Wheels
Anything else that goes belly up :)
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #1 on: 10 April 2007, 18:51:48 »
Very nice, number plate is illegal though ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 10 April 2007, 18:57:42 »
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Very nice, number plate is illegal though ;D


HAHAHA yeah very true,  :y
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #3 on: 10 April 2007, 19:07:54 »
Why you wanna change the headlights they may be a bit dull. Best thing to do is rub em down with 1200 grit wet & dry, then clean em up with a bit of T cut, brings the lens up as good as new trust me they will look the muts manhood. Trouble they still wont light up a barn door at 30 feet. Omega headlights dont ya just lov em ::)
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« Reply #4 on: 10 April 2007, 19:14:24 »
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Why you wanna change the headlights they may be a bit dull. Best thing to do is rub em down with 1200 grit wet & dry, then clean em up with a bit of T cut, brings the lens up as good as new trust me they will look the muts manhood. Trouble they still wont light up a barn door at 30 feet. Omega headlights dont ya just lov em ::)

was just as 1. they're a bit manky and 2. I get more light from a match :) kinda hoped some improved headlights would have helped but i'll give the wet and dry and t-cut a go first.
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #5 on: 10 April 2007, 20:37:50 »
the general recommendation with the reflector headlights appears to be throw 'em in the skip and replace with the projector type (post mini-facelift) and fit Vx or other "50% brighter" bulbs ...
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« Reply #6 on: 10 April 2007, 20:44:28 »
yeah that was my original thought!
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #7 on: 11 April 2007, 00:42:41 »
Nice motor MAMS. A fair list of work you got ahead of you. Are you doing it yourself?

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« Reply #8 on: 11 April 2007, 07:42:59 »
Hoping to, want to do as much as i can although i'm likely to fail dismally and ask for help at every stage :) lol

Being honest only the timing belt stuff scares me the rest isn't too drastic, and i genuinely hvnae a clue about cars :) lol
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« Reply #9 on: 11 April 2007, 21:34:41 »
I'd suggest cleaning the lenses and suggested and fit Osram Silver Star 50% brighter bulbs for £15 on Ebay.

I have them in my facelift and the wife's Meriva.  Here's some before and afters


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« Reply #10 on: 11 April 2007, 21:59:03 »
Perhaps its me. Went to Dorset on Sunday, M3 about 4 in the morning no street lights beam on dipped if there was a naked sexy babe in front of the headlights they still wouldn't have illuminated her,perhaps i should drive in the daylight hours only :-[
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« Reply #11 on: 11 April 2007, 22:00:33 »
You sure second pic aint on high beam?
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« Reply #12 on: 11 April 2007, 22:05:06 »
left garage light on in pic 2?
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« Reply #13 on: 11 April 2007, 22:14:21 »
I think Osram silver star bulbs in garage lights on pic2
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« Reply #14 on: 11 April 2007, 22:54:45 »
WOW, just a little bit different there, will deffo sort out some improved bulbs me thinks  :y

a mate has recommended maguairs PlastX (?) for cleaning the lenses, anyone used it for that before?
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« Reply #15 on: 12 April 2007, 21:08:49 »
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WOW, just a little bit different there, will deffo sort out some improved bulbs me thinks  :y

a mate has recommended maguairs PlastX (?) for cleaning the lenses, anyone used it for that before?

Pics are genuine and make a huge difference for little money.

Never used Maguairs but know of its reputation and price - try Tcut first  :y
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« Reply #16 on: 12 April 2007, 21:13:23 »
The plastx stuff is around £7 a bottle not too bad in my eyes if it cleans them up nice  :y
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« Reply #17 on: 12 April 2007, 21:28:23 »
I'd forgot to add to the recently done that the Drivers electric wondow switch has just been replaced (damned wee silly bits of metal in the switch :( but got one off ebay for the bargain price of £2.50 lol

updated to do list -

Oil and Filter Change
Blower cleaning
Air Filter Change
Coolant Change
Fuel Filter Change
o/s front wing dent repair (should pull out **fingers crossed**)
Scratch repair - nothing too deep but there is a bit of it.
replacement for under headlight trim
Change Headlight bulbs for Osram and Clean up headlight plastic
 
Next couple of months.

replace door trim both sides  
change all belts
Possible HBV??
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Anything else that goes belly up  
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