What I did today thread... - Page 196

davebb · Jun 3rd, 2019, 14:41

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Originally Posted by bkulcsar

Passed the MOT today with no advisories

The technician told me that my brakes are very good

That's good, mine runs out in one month, so are going to book it for about 2 weeks time,

how many miles have you done on the new brakes ?
Dave

bkulcsar · Jun 3rd, 2019, 14:47

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Originally Posted by davebb

That's good, mine runs out in one month, so are going to book it for about 2 weeks time,

how many miles have you done on the new brakes ?
Dave

Approximately 480 miles. I did not bed them in, I have only been VERY gentle with depressing the pedal.

davebb · Jun 3rd, 2019, 15:08

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Originally Posted by bkulcsar

Approximately 480 miles. I did not bed them in, I have only been VERY gentle with depressing the pedal.

What mileage did the brakes stat feeling good, I have only done 90miles still do not feel like they should be, but getting better all the time,
Dave

bkulcsar · Jun 3rd, 2019, 15:24

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Originally Posted by davebb

What mileage did the brakes stat feeling good, I have only done 90miles still do not feel like they should be, but getting better all the time,
Dave

I cannot tell you exact figures. Maybe after apr. 200-250 miles. I have been very gentle with them. In fact in all this period I remember breaking hard only ONCE (somebody jumped in front of the car).

davebb · Jun 3rd, 2019, 15:39

ok thanks , I need to change on of my drop links as I damaged the boot when I did my shocks , I need to do more miles in it ,I should have the link Wednesday, so I will give the car a good run then, and see how the brace that I just fitted feels,
Dave

Cento16v · Jun 3rd, 2019, 16:08

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Originally Posted by davebb

Do the BSR badges add any power ?

The kit that it came with added 65 or so HP but I don't think a stick on badge will.

alanoconnor · Jun 4th, 2019, 22:27

Looked at my ABS Service Required light as usual and decided I need to get some reluctor ring things as it is driving me mad. Then a parking sensor service required light came on - but that goes off and on frequently.

I drove up the A30 to McDonalds quickly, got out of the car and the windscreen seal had lifted on the passenger side...Halfords trip, just for a change, spent £5 on some sealant and was holding down in torrential rain for 25 minutes...then, the sun came out.

Went for a quick drive, stopped at the Co-op in St Ives and reversed into a post - I think I know which sensor is playing up. Sadly, the bit of the bumper I just had painted is even more damaged than it was before the painting. I have given up on painting my car unless I can do it myself.

Jumped in the Rav4 and went for a spirited drive to check if the RGR cleaning worked...died a death on the bypass. Left it there.

Georgeandkira · Jun 5th, 2019, 16:22

Today I decided never to loan you my car.

Longhouse21 · Jun 5th, 2019, 16:35

V70 in for MOT today, passed, no advisories except for the usual one of "plastic under tray and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components".
Result. Now I can treat the car to wheel refurbishment and a couple of other minor jobs.

alanoconnor · Jun 5th, 2019, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Today I decided never to loan you my car.

It's not me - it's Volvo...and Toyota....

That said, spent £6K on an Audi A3 1.6 petrol getting it right.

What you should have said is, "I will buy a car off you any day." I buy them broken and throw £££££s at them, get bored and buy another shed

Jun 5th, 2019, 16:35	#1959
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	V70 in for MOT today, passed, no advisories except for the usual one of "plastic under tray and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components". Result. Now I can treat the car to wheel refurbishment and a couple of other minor jobs. __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Jun 3rd, 2019, 15:39	#1955
davebb Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	ok thanks , I need to change on of my drop links as I damaged the boot when I did my shocks , I need to do more miles in it ,I should have the link Wednesday, so I will give the car a good run then, and see how the brace that I just fitted feels, Dave

Jun 4th, 2019, 22:27	#1957
alanoconnor Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2022 17:57 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cornwall, near Hayle View Photos By: alanoconnor	Looked at my ABS Service Required light as usual and decided I need to get some reluctor ring things as it is driving me mad. Then a parking sensor service required light came on - but that goes off and on frequently. I drove up the A30 to McDonalds quickly, got out of the car and the windscreen seal had lifted on the passenger side...Halfords trip, just for a change, spent £5 on some sealant and was holding down in torrential rain for 25 minutes...then, the sun came out. Went for a quick drive, stopped at the Co-op in St Ives and reversed into a post - I think I know which sensor is playing up. Sadly, the bit of the bumper I just had painted is even more damaged than it was before the painting. I have given up on painting my car unless I can do it myself. Jumped in the Rav4 and went for a spirited drive to check if the RGR cleaning worked...died a death on the bypass. Left it there.

Jun 5th, 2019, 16:22	#1958
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Today I decided never to loan you my car.

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