New purchase

[Rocket88]

On 08/10/2023 at 18:00, Bren said:

Got the car home. Time to see what was under the grime.

Even Charlie helped.

Under the filth car is surprisingly good.

Near - side side skirt has a chunk missing and there is a few chips and marks. The paint on my BMW was in better shape but I paid £2k so I can't complain.

I have to say the wheels really do enhance the look of the car - it wouldn't look as good with standard rims.

I’m selling these, which look remarkably similar….😂

[Bren]

Quite pleased with how this has cleaned up considering the miles. The only real signs of wear is the buttons on the steering wheel - the paint has worn away. 

I have inspected the air filter -it's reasonably clean which suggests it's had some tlc of late.

 

[Bren]

I was fairly certain given the state of the car it would be on it's original gearbox oil.

There are lots of how to's on tinterweb - one guy gets flamed for pulling the battery and the tray.

I had to go down this route as the filler plug didn't want to come out.

In the end twatting the 8mm hex with a 2lb hammer freed it off.

£20 worth of 75/90 fully synth was purchased.

I am glad I did this - 

Minging.

[Bren]

The paint on this was making my teeth itch - the weather and me doing my LGV meant it was lucky to get even a wash.

I took a clay bar to it. I don't think the poor car has ever seen a coat of polish - the lubricant looked like gravy after I had applied the clay. I then applied some poorboys black hole. Sadly only a full repaint will make it perfect which isn't going to happen. The car has had money spent on it - but no love.

It really needs tyres - all are legal but not by much - wheelspin in second gear is easy - a combination of quality tyres and cheapo ditchfinders plus the rubber is hard enough to roller skate on. Even mid - range ones are over £130 a corner so I am unsure what I will do.