Bren Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 20 hours ago, maxxo said: Regarding the corrosion on the strut tops i mentioned earlier here is a photo i was considering using a wire brush and then applying rust converter to it, anyone got any tips/reccomendations? I would give them an inspection - they used to fail on xantias - and ruin the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 MJK 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Wire brush them and phosphoric acid, primer and any top coat. I have done my last 2 and they are not as bad as Xantia's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, maxxo said: been having a little think today, seeing as i have now covered over 1100 miles in this car and i can tell it's a goodun i'm going to put the effort into making this one a minter won't hard either as apart from a few scuffs the paintwork is lovely This immediately springs to mind... MJK 24 and Rusty_Rocket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 ha ha ha jetwashed it today to clear the salt off now the tailgate glass won't open being french i believe the issue will be something completely unrelated which is casuing a tantrum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 hours ago, maxxo said: ha ha ha jetwashed it today to clear the salt off now the tailgate glass won't open being french i believe the issue will be something completely unrelated which is casuing a tantrum This is often the earth which you can easily add back in and screw to some metal body nearby . I haven’t done this but I think it was the crowning glory of the previous owner’s as he was so proud of getting it working again! mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 an update it's now working again! also CHECK THIS OUT! yes, that is indeed a half functioning heated rear window, huge rarity for C5 estates i've been told of course, it will likely break now only 1 heated mirror works though Coprolalia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 ah yes my little pieces of plastic came today looks far better now! cable is for the DAB aerial, will likely install the kit tomorrow Coprolalia and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 Did i mention all 4 electric windows are one touch! lovely feature, can't understand why car makers have non one touch windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 11 hours ago, maxxo said: ah yes my little pieces of plastic came today looks far better now! cable is for the DAB aerial, will likely install the kit tomorrow This is interesting. What did you buy? Is this something that plugs in to the CD changer? I’ve been weighing up whether to add a Bluetooth adapter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201308854361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, jamescarruthers said: This is interesting. What did you buy? Is this something that plugs in to the CD changer? I’ve been weighing up whether to add a Bluetooth adapter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201308854361 guy i bought the car from gave me it, it's a nextbase kit that uses an FM transmitter a lot better than i expected it to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 i was bored today so i randomly started doing some bodywork zero prep, in the street and didn't use primer this was it before i used a wet spong and wiped away some of the dirt sprayed into the lid of the spray paint and used a fine paint brush and cotton bud to apply after being surpried it looked alright i decided to lacquer it look, it's almost professional! of course, i couldn't stop there so i wound up respraying the bumper piece, yes i actually masked it off! a few coats, then i noticed there was a line from where i painted and applied fresh lacquer so i sprayed lacquer along the entier piece of trim of course the finish isn't perfect but doesn't it actually look pretty bloody good! certainly an improvement spartacus, privatewire, Vantman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 That small dent under the scratch will probably push out from behind with a bit of heat and gentle pressure. maxxo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 2:20 PM, Jazoli said: That small dent under the scratch will probably push out from behind with a bit of heat and gentle pressure. i've got a glue gun puller, don't even know if it's worth pulling quite a tidy example at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 There is absolutely nothing to report it's fine, smooth and addictively wafty fuel economy seems decent, around 41mpg (i have been doing a fair amount of hooning cos it handles better than it has any right to) 450 miles on 3/4 of a tank so far, huge fuel tank! 68 litres i believe crad, LightBulbFun and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 I had a missing V on my VTR badge which was causing me great upset However, the nice man from the internet that i purchased this fine french machine from sent me a VTR badge which i applied today, using superglue badly of course, getting glue on my hands Broadsword, privatewire, rainagain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 however in some rather surprising and exciting news I HAVE THE FACTORY LOOM FOR THE CD CHANGER so i can be proper early 2000s and switch between 6 CDs whenever i wish! oh yes, very exciting Shite Ron, goosey, privatewire and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just had something weird happen, probably my imagination combined with perhaps a dip in the road anyway just moved the car and thought i'd check the lights while it's dark etc engine still running, got parked and put it in park as i released the brake it seemed to move a fair bit before rocking like crazy almost seemed as if it stuck in reverse for a second or two.....was probably the parking pawl taking up the slack and maybe a dip in the road but still, confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 7:58 AM, jamescarruthers said: This is interesting. What did you buy? Is this something that plugs in to the CD changer? I’ve been weighing up whether to add a Bluetooth adapter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201308854361 I bought one... works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 hours ago, colc said: I bought one... works well Good to know, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 My god, actually doing a job properly and not bodging it i really do like this car looking forward for these to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just been to my local favourite garage (martinet motors in thornaby) booked it in for an ac recharge (i suspect a hot summer this year) and the transmission fluid to be replaced, as well as a quote/investigation on the creaking rear arms next tuesday it's going in, i must really like this car as i normally wouldn't bother with the trans fluid etc but i don't want to hurt the car i........ i love it like seriously love it LightBulbFun and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 2,500 miles covered in 3 weeks since i bought it did 500 miles today, in complete comfort and serenity zero issues, also weirdly the creaking seems to have stopped Dan302, LightBulbFun, richardmorris and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 1 minute ago, maxxo said: 2,500 miles covered in 3 weeks since i bought it did 500 miles today, in complete comfort and serenity zero issues, also weirdly the creaking seems to have stopped Have you done the citroaerobics with it? Switch from high to low and back to standard - used to be recommended for lhm cars to move the fluid around. Fun doing it at traffic lights too to amaze other cars. myglaren and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Have you done the citroaerobics with it? Switch from high to low and back to standard - used to be recommended for lhm cars to move the fluid around. Fun doing it at traffic lights too to amaze other cars. i do it weekly tbh mainly cos it's fun and i never get tired of it and it entertains me Garythesnail, LightBulbFun, Shite Ron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, maxxo said: i do it weekly tbh mainly cos it's fun and i never get tired of it and it entertains me Best reason! maxxo and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 I find it extremely exciting when it levels itself slightly after sitting overnight when i unlock it or when i get in and it rises LightBulbFun, myglaren and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, maxxo said: I find it extremely exciting when i get in and it rises Oh, do you now? Shite Ron, LightBulbFun, Twiggy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Crackers, richardmorris and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Crackers said: Oh, do you now? yes, it feels weird and i like it myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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