2015 project - Page 18

awvc1 · 15th January 2016, 17:19

also I was rather bored with the Man from Atlantis routine in my boot, so I fitted some remanufactured light seals as an opening volley in the war against the water - thank you Jezzer, can't recommend these enough if you have leaks :

awvc1 · 16th January 2016, 17:38

Today had a great day, and did some cleaning at 129c's place for tomorrows half way house meet.

Thanks to Paul, my car now finally has a rear boot badge:

Also, I replaced my 22 inch passenger windscreen wiper with a 21 inch wiper. Both michelin hybrids, very nice.

Car was washed and cleaned beautifully. Feeling delighted with my car now! Hopefully it won't look to shabby next to everyone elses at the Halfway house tomorrow:

Message to Coolcat - Jeff ,can't wait to show you the sound system upgrades and get your critique

awvc1 · 16th January 2016, 18:30

Updates. Pressure washer coming capable of doing bare metal respray prep - check. Cherry snow foam - check. Pre PPD jacking handle appropriated thanks to Paul.

Very good day.

awvc1 · 17th January 2016, 18:25

Two other important additions. Firstly, the best air freshner I could ever have asked for, and matches the dash too - many thanks for 129c for picking this up, our shop only had inappropriate colours like yellow or something :

also , the most important and tricky addition to my car to date. No longer will I be shunned and laughed at amongst Rover owners, finally I can hold my head up in polite company:

awvc1 · 21st January 2016, 19:27

I had a MacAllister pressure washer delivered tuesday, and a snow foam bottle attachment , along with some pro-kleen cherry 'flavoured' snow foam.

Drama's ensued, but this is not the place for that. It was persuaded to work beautifully today, and i made the front of the house look like a cheap christmas display at a garden centre, with the delicate hint of cherries.

Some of the stuff is still there 8 hours later.....

Still, pressure washing the car, despite some misgivings others may have was the best move i've ever made. What with the snow foam as a prewash, the amount of dirt I got off the car, the wheel arches, and particularly around the trim lines was very satisfying.

This was as the stuff had started to dissipate. Frankly it looked like shaving foam all over it at first. Great stuff, and the car looked fantastic after. Very very chuffed. Many thanks to user Steve1975 for his advise on the right tools and products

steve1975 · 21st January 2016, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by awvc1

I had a MacAllister pressure washer delivered tuesday, and a snow foam bottle attachment , along with some pro-kleen cherry 'flavoured' snow foam.

Drama's ensued, but this is not the place for that. It was persuaded to work beautifully today, and i made the front of the house look like a cheap christmas display at a garden centre, with the delicate hint of cherries.

Some of the stuff is still there 8 hours later.....

Still, pressure washing the car, despite some misgivings others may have was the best move i've ever made. What with the snow foam as a prewash, the amount of dirt I got off the car, the wheel arches, and particularly around the trim lines was very satisfying.

This was as the stuff had started to dissipate. Frankly it looked like shaving foam all over it at first. Great stuff, and the car looked fantastic after. Very very chuffed. Many thanks to user Steve1975 for his advise on the right tools and products

been snowing down your way pal? hahaha p.s. always lift your wipers up mate as they collect grit and scratch the screen,just wipe them with an old sponge etc

awvc1 · 21st January 2016, 19:33

a small amount of the stuff is still there outside the house some 8 hours on! it won't go! Perhaps I was a little overzealous

awvc1 · 27th January 2016, 11:31

today had the opportunity to check the engine efficiency. I've had some redex in this tank too, but I found the following

Distance travelled: 467.8 miles
Diesel (brim to brim ) used : 53.35

I make that 467.8 / (53.35/4.5) = 39.4

trip computer reading - 37.6 mpg

Not bad. Mostly local miles so I'm pretty pleased with that. At the price I paid of 97.7p/litre, I make this approximately costing me 11p per mile in fuel. Not bad.

I should do this again when I have nothing but long distance trips to do. I wonder if i should apply a correction factor to the obd - anyone know how to work that all out and do that?

awvc1 · 31st January 2016, 18:40

Project Blue Peter is now complete:

The only question is whether or not i will fit this fakery on my car. But it was fun to do.

steve1975 · 31st January 2016, 18:44

very nice tony

15th January 2016, 17:19	#171
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	also I was rather bored with the Man from Atlantis routine in my boot, so I fitted some remanufactured light seals as an opening volley in the war against the water - thank you Jezzer, can't recommend these enough if you have leaks : __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

16th January 2016, 17:38	#172
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	Today had a great day, and did some cleaning at 129c's place for tomorrows half way house meet. Thanks to Paul, my car now finally has a rear boot badge: Also, I replaced my 22 inch passenger windscreen wiper with a 21 inch wiper. Both michelin hybrids, very nice. Car was washed and cleaned beautifully. Feeling delighted with my car now! Hopefully it won't look to shabby next to everyone elses at the Halfway house tomorrow: Message to Coolcat - Jeff ,can't wait to show you the sound system upgrades and get your critique __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

16th January 2016, 18:30	#173
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	Updates. Pressure washer coming capable of doing bare metal respray prep - check. Cherry snow foam - check. Pre PPD jacking handle appropriated thanks to Paul. Very good day. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

17th January 2016, 18:25	#174
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	Two other important additions. Firstly, the best air freshner I could ever have asked for, and matches the dash too - many thanks for 129c for picking this up, our shop only had inappropriate colours like yellow or something : also , the most important and tricky addition to my car to date. No longer will I be shunned and laughed at amongst Rover owners, finally I can hold my head up in polite company: __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

21st January 2016, 19:27	#175
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	I had a MacAllister pressure washer delivered tuesday, and a snow foam bottle attachment , along with some pro-kleen cherry 'flavoured' snow foam. Drama's ensued, but this is not the place for that. It was persuaded to work beautifully today, and i made the front of the house look like a cheap christmas display at a garden centre, with the delicate hint of cherries. Some of the stuff is still there 8 hours later..... Still, pressure washing the car, despite some misgivings others may have was the best move i've ever made. What with the snow foam as a prewash, the amount of dirt I got off the car, the wheel arches, and particularly around the trim lines was very satisfying. This was as the stuff had started to dissipate. Frankly it looked like shaving foam all over it at first. Great stuff, and the car looked fantastic after. Very very chuffed. Many thanks to user Steve1975 for his advise on the right tools and products __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

21st January 2016, 19:33	#177
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	a small amount of the stuff is still there outside the house some 8 hours on! it won't go! Perhaps I was a little overzealous __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

27th January 2016, 11:31	#178
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	today had the opportunity to check the engine efficiency. I've had some redex in this tank too, but I found the following Distance travelled: 467.8 miles Diesel (brim to brim ) used : 53.35 I make that 467.8 / (53.35/4.5) = 39.4 trip computer reading - 37.6 mpg Not bad. Mostly local miles so I'm pretty pleased with that. At the price I paid of 97.7p/litre, I make this approximately costing me 11p per mile in fuel. Not bad. I should do this again when I have nothing but long distance trips to do. I wonder if i should apply a correction factor to the obd - anyone know how to work that all out and do that? __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

31st January 2016, 18:40	#179
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	Project Blue Peter is now complete: The only question is whether or not i will fit this fakery on my car. But it was fun to do. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

31st January 2016, 18:44	#180
steve1975 Banned rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: workington Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 385 Thanked 449 Times in 279 Posts	very nice tony