[ITSv40]

Fitted two new front struts and trackrod ends today.

I put Bilstein B4 shocks on several years ago and whilst it made the car handle as if on rails it also made the ride much stiffer. Recently I have noticed the front end was quite bouncy to the point that I no longer like the ride. So have now swapped the Bilsteins for Monroe Original shocks that are the exact original spec and hopefully will restore the compliant ride. I also fitted new Meyle trackrod ends - the boots had started to perish so time to change. Will check and adjust the tracking tomorrow.

Have ordered new front disks and pads as the old disks are getting quite thin - not down to minimum thickness, but near. Once the disks are on, next is to change the brake fluid, this will complete the mechanical servicing. All that will remain will be to replace the final bits of trim and then clay and polish the paintwork and valet the interior.