So what have you done to your car today?

[YZ250]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

[05omegav6]

Started the afternoon with this...


Finished it with this...


Front camera wiring buried, factory radio loom moved to the glovebox, video screen, controller and dummy tetra radio all in place along with refurbished centre console trim. Just the lower dash and sill trims to refit tomorrow... also the detail inputs for the video unit (speed/lights/indicators/siren) to plumb in if I get time...

Taster video, excuse the crap quality, footage is of played back video following a test run...
http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0365_zpskvsq64zs.mp4.html

[Lazydocker]

Booked the superior MFL in for its MOT.

Just so we're clear, no mentions of you know what until its been in.

Why would you tempt me like that?

What happens if it fails spectacularly? We both know the rust is starting to take hold

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Took a few paint imperfections out of the replacement door, which is currently sat on carboard in our hallway with lots of rag, cutting compound etc 

[TheBoy]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL .

[TheBoy]

What happens if it fails spectacularly? We both know the rust is starting to take hold

It gets fixed.  Obviously, I'd have to be nice to Mr DTM if it needs welding, as my welding is "adequate" on fresh, thick metal. Thus it follows it'll be shite on thin, old metal

[VXL V6]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL .

....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then...

[TheBoy]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL .

....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then...

A minor inconvenience

[Kevin Wood]

..and then there's the.. No, we really won't mention that.

[TheBoy]

Ran out of air again.

[YZ250]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL .

....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then...

A minor inconvenience

It was a minor inconvenience on my '98' 3.0 as well. 

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better. 

[TheBoy]

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better. 

Mrs TB hates them. Apparently they are next to useless for hanging on to when she gets scared...  ...and she's already broken the passenger grab handle.  The earlier door cards have, she tells me, much better/stronger handles.

[Kevin Wood]

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better. 

Mrs TB hates them. Apparently they are next to useless for hanging on to when she gets scared...  ...and she's already broken the passenger grab handle.  The earlier door cards have, she tells me, much better/stronger handles.

When's her birthday?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/harnesses 

[EMD]

Washed all 3.

Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   

Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL .

....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then...

A minor inconvenience

It was a minor inconvenience on my '98' 3.0 as well. 

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better. 

+1  Door cards have a cheap and nasty feel to them on the fl but i do like the lift out door pocket things on strings  .. took me a while to find they even existed 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

If I could graft the hidden door pockets and the interesting double lift up armrest (which serves as a small table for rear passengers, have you ever noticed this?) into my PFL,  then I would. Nice touches.

Overall I'm a PFL boy. Also, it's easier to retrofit the little niceties from a FL onto a PFL, than the other way round. (front end, door cards, center console, rewire the drivers door, new back wings/tail lamps, bootlid etc and so on.. )


Anyway, what have I done today? Went over one of the spare doors with some fine abrasive to remove imperfections in the paint. It's a still a little too orange peely for my liking, but at least the lumps, 'acne' and run have (almost) gone now. Missus cleaned the door card with AutoGylm's finest, and by christ it looks like ruddy new. Doesn't look like a 20 year old lump of plastic and leather.  Just need the rest of the car to match, now!