What did you do to your x40 today??? - Page 104

fat tony · Jul 5th, 2013, 21:43

Today, i gave her a clean, fitted my prototype front strut brace, painted the rear blind body the correct colour ready for fitting, dug out the T4 engine trim pieces and brackets and the electric rear child lock actuators and loom ready to fit either tomorrow or sunday

Also replaced a 90 degree elbow that fits into the maf paipework, had a temporary pice in, must have had a small vac leak from there, performance is up and bit with the correct piece in

Picking a pillar mounted gauge pod and MBC up tomorrow, will get my gauge fitted fitted when time allows

The handling is transformed with the strut brace on, can't wait to make a proper one, this is just a rough template till i get the laser cut strut top rings sorted out

Going to fit the 10 disc changer in the next week or so and splice into it to allow me to run an ipod through the HU1205

GaryS40 · Jul 5th, 2013, 21:46

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Originally Posted by fat tony

Today, i gave her a clean, fitted my prototype front strut brace, painted the rear blind body the correct colour ready for fitting, dug out the T4 engine trim pieces and brackets and the electric rear child lock actuators and loom ready to fit either tomorrow or sunday

Also replaced a 90 degree elbow that fits into the maf paipework, had a temporary pice in, must have had a small vac leak from there, performance is up and bit with the correct piece in

Picking a pillar mounted gauge pod and MBC up tomorrow, will get my gauge fitted fitted when time allows

The handling is transformed with the strut brace on, can't wait to make a proper one, this is just a rough template till i get the laser cut strut top rings sorted out

Going to fit the 10 disc changer in the next week or so and splice into it to allow me to run an ipod through the HU1205

What colour have you painted the rear blind body, Tony?

I don't know where you find the time, mate. I really don't.

Looking forward to seeing a pic or two, when it's all done.

Gary

GaryS40 · Jul 5th, 2013, 21:49

I took mine to Perth, to deliver a package to one of the other site guys, who travelled up from Leith to meet me.

106 miles round trip, on overtime and expenses. ;-)

Then drove to the gym and back.

It's still shining nicely.

Gary

fat tony · Jul 5th, 2013, 22:48

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

What colour have you painted the rear blind body, Tony?

I don't know where you find the time, mate. I really don't.

Looking forward to seeing a pic or two, when it's all done.

Gary

I've done it satin black mate, was a faded brown colour

Pics will be forthcoming when I've had chance to clean the engine bay!!

ilikewatch · Jul 6th, 2013, 09:16

I've just refitted my drivers side sill/skirt trim. A couple of weeks ago I noticed it was starting to come loose at the back, and when I removed it I spotted that due to some previous damage it was twisted and separating at the back. Anyway, I managed to put it back together with the help of a hot melt glue gun, and refitted it with new fixings (£2.16 each for damned scrivets from the main dealer).

mjbv40 · Jul 6th, 2013, 19:16

Replaced rear n/s caliper; hand brake now works & it doesn't slow down coasting downhill!!!!
Also re-glued drivers exterior door handle; drilled holes in both faces at opposing angles so hopefully the epoxy will get a better key...

gatos · Jul 6th, 2013, 19:35

Drove it to Birmigham to drop my Arcadias for powder coating. OH managed to break the drivers chrome handle which was fitted on the car less than 2 months ago............

caprirob · Jul 6th, 2013, 20:14

Did a 2 hour round trip to Leicester to collect a genuine plastic boot liner - bought off ebay for the mighty sum of £2.20 ! Felt bad so I gave the guy a fiver LOL

GaryS40 · Jul 6th, 2013, 22:09

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Originally Posted by gatos

Drove it to Birmigham to drop my Arcadias for powder coating. OH managed to break the drivers chrome handle which was fitted on the car less than 2 months ago............

Bummer, Alex.

I suppose you have some spares at hand?

Gary

GaryS40 · Jul 6th, 2013, 22:10

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Originally Posted by caprirob

Did a 2 hour round trip to Leicester to collect a genuine plastic boot liner - bought off ebay for the mighty sum of £2.20 ! Felt bad so I gave the guy a fiver LOL

Still a total bargain, Bob!

Gary

Jul 5th, 2013, 21:43	#1031
fat tony "Legitimate" Businessman Last Online: Feb 19th, 2014 01:34 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Goole	Today, i gave her a clean, fitted my prototype front strut brace, painted the rear blind body the correct colour ready for fitting, dug out the T4 engine trim pieces and brackets and the electric rear child lock actuators and loom ready to fit either tomorrow or sunday Also replaced a 90 degree elbow that fits into the maf paipework, had a temporary pice in, must have had a small vac leak from there, performance is up and bit with the correct piece in Picking a pillar mounted gauge pod and MBC up tomorrow, will get my gauge fitted fitted when time allows The handling is transformed with the strut brace on, can't wait to make a proper one, this is just a rough template till i get the laser cut strut top rings sorted out Going to fit the 10 disc changer in the next week or so and splice into it to allow me to run an ipod through the HU1205 __________________ 2002 S40 T4 Sport Lux - Currently breaking Ex-Junior Vice-President of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club

Jul 5th, 2013, 21:49	#1033
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	I took mine to Perth, to deliver a package to one of the other site guys, who travelled up from Leith to meet me. 106 miles round trip, on overtime and expenses. ;-) Then drove to the gym and back. It's still shining nicely. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Jul 6th, 2013, 19:16	#1036
mjbv40 Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2015 11:11 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Woking	Replaced rear n/s caliper; hand brake now works & it doesn't slow down coasting downhill!!!! Also re-glued drivers exterior door handle; drilled holes in both faces at opposing angles so hopefully the epoxy will get a better key... __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE 2002 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE - Squashed by a reversing fire engine 1997 Honda CB500V

Jul 6th, 2013, 19:35	#1037
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Drove it to Birmigham to drop my Arcadias for powder coating. OH managed to break the drivers chrome handle which was fitted on the car less than 2 months ago............ __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Jul 6th, 2013, 20:14	#1038
caprirob Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 14:44 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock	Did a 2 hour round trip to Leicester to collect a genuine plastic boot liner - bought off ebay for the mighty sum of £2.20 ! Felt bad so I gave the guy a fiver LOL __________________

Jul 6th, 2013, 09:16	#1035
ilikewatch Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2023 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln	I've just refitted my drivers side sill/skirt trim. A couple of weeks ago I noticed it was starting to come loose at the back, and when I removed it I spotted that due to some previous damage it was twisted and separating at the back. Anyway, I managed to put it back together with the help of a hot melt glue gun, and refitted it with new fixings (£2.16 each for damned scrivets from the main dealer).

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