cobblers Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 It looks way better on those wheels. The old wheels will make a fantastic splash when you throw them in the canal Christine, Lacquer Peel, Shirley Knott and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Great looking little car. And to think I used to sneer at Binis back when they were new. Fingers crossed pulley work sorts the bird noises. cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Great looking little car. And to think I used to sneer at Binis back when they were new. Same here, I used to go on about "THEYRE NOT MINIS" etc etc, but secretly I quite liked them, I think I was probably jealous that I could never in a million years afford one. paulplom, Craig the Princess, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I've only driven one with a modified seat for a driver who was 6'7", but I'd like to try one at some point to see how comfy it would be for me. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 As expensive, style over substance fashion accessories they were rubbish, but now as cheap boosty rockets they look ace. Bravo! Jim Bell, Shirley Knott and SierraMikeHotel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 That looks loads better on some proper wheels! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Yeah, looks way better on those wheels. Hopefully you'll get OMGCASHBACK for the old ones. The fit a lot of Jap stuff so should be no bother to sell. Fingers crossed for pulley fixage curing untoward noises. Shirley Knott and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Same here, I used to go on about "THEYRE NOT MINIS" etc . I think I was probably jealous that I could never in a million years afford one. So you got a Fiat 500 Arbarth instead..... loserone, sporty-shite, Pillock and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Looks great on the Cooper 16's! Please tell me they're not shod with runflats? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 They are still quite big though. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Looks great on the Cooper 16's! Please tell me they're not shod with runflats? Nah. Theyre almost new tyres but the good old fashioned GO FLAT SOMETIMES ones. Craig the Princess, rantingYoof, Rusty_Rocket and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 That's perfect! My one was unbearable on the NEVA-FLATZZ ones. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Looks swell on them wheels:) Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 These look so much better with a bit of meat on the tyre.At stock height anyway. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Not that you really need anyone else to point it out given 15 people have mentioned it already but it does look so much better on those wheels. Also, 2 tickets on the yellow car once the roffle commences please. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Is there something you didn't tell us?? https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/train-service-cancelled-after-commuter-13978259?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mirror_main John F, Aston Martin, dome and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Is there something you didn't tell us?? Screenshot_20190210-152511.png https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/train-service-cancelled-after-commuter-13978259?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mirror_main Don't shame my kink bro. Craig the Princess, Keymaster, Rusty_Rocket and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 So theres water in the battery box. Should probably take the battery out, dry it all out and find the source of the leak like I'm Joey blummin Eunos or something. Lunch booked for one o clock and the battery positive lead seems to have a computer or something attached to it. Don't like the look of that. Maybe I can work around it in a comedy slapstick fashion. If you hanvt got the right tools, use the tools you've got. Soggy. Improvise. Overcome. Water is now outside the car. Much dry, very winning. Actual investigations will wait for another day. Feel better knowing there's no water in there now though. The boot carpet is helpfully attached to the rest of the cabin carpet so I'll dry it out as best as I can in situ. After hooning today mpg is much unimproved. Had fun though. Also found the CENTRE CAP PULLING TOOL STORAGE STRAP. Handy. Dick Longbridge, dome, Broadsword and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I found a similar pool when the battery was replaced but couldn't find a leak source in the dry late summer's afternoon I had to actually look so drained it in a similar fashion and forgot about it. Are these not bad for rear lamp seals like R75s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 I found a similar pool when the battery was replaced but couldn't find a leak source in the dry late summer's afternoon I had to actually look so drained it in a similar fashion and forgot about it. Are these not bad for rear lamp seals like R75s?They're bad for leaking all over the back it seems. Wiper spindle/or bung, rear lights, boot seal, high level brake light, spoiler mounts. The boot latch is surface rusty so it's leaking through the hatch (maybe). I'll take the panel off and have a look but reckon I'll get about as far as you did man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Strut brace improves handling. But also pins in airbox. Underneath which sit gear linkages. The serpentine belt is looking past it's best so the Binner has been handed off to a better man with a detensioning tool and a hoist. And an actual grasp of mechanics. By ear, the water pump is suspected but hopefully not as the end of the car would have to come off. Prace bets nao. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oh crap, that's not the best pre work diagnosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oh crap, that's not the best pre work diagnosisWell if it is, it's not leaking and it's caused no issues so this is the time to catch it. djim and tonedepear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Optimism A*, top work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 How Jim lad, d'ya fancy swapping them old hoops fer a fresh watter pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 How Jim lad, d'ya fancy swapping them old hoops fer a fresh watter pump?Too late I'm afraid man. They've been punted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Damn. Oh well never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 The news is in and it is good news. Idler pulley was found to be the noise issue. Pulley and belt changed and noise is now FUCKED OFF. The arch liner was held in with 6 different type and length self tappers, some of which needed to be drilled out so I'm glad I didn't have a crack myself. It's all popped back together with correct fasteners now. *thumbs* While in under the strut brace and air box an induction mod was discovered. The OEM airbox is adjusted to run a cold air pipe onto a K&N cone. That would explain the induction noise on power then. It was looking a bit manky so was blown out with a compressor and squirted with a bit oil. The mod is well regarded in r53 circles but I doubt it creates anything but noise (which I don't really mind). All in all a good result and worth a trip out to the bay. Rusty_Rocket, The Moog, mercedade and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Dick Longbridge and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've got a proper cleaning kit for those cone filters, so I'll do that for you at some point Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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