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Let me know what you find, my filter was ok but if I can do a simple mod to future proof it......
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Let me know what you find, my filter was ok but if I can do a simple mod to future proof it......
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Opted for a set of Michelin. 15% off at kwik fit for the set. Be interested to see how they perform over the cack fitted currently
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Really hard to beat Michelin’s, did you go for Primacys or Cross climates?
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Went for pilot sport 4 SUV. Was actually planning to get the Pirelli but read a few reviews and these came out better and worked out cheaper with the discount
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Facelift boot handle painted and built up to replace the broken original, bolts are spinning in it so it’ll have to be hacked off, job for another day!
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This is a great tidy up. Love mini resto threads like this.
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Enjoying cruising about in this in this weather, quiet and comfortable, just noticed the offside rear wheel is getting very dusty faster than the rest so it’ll need some rear pads and the caliper checked over.
Can’t wait to get the V5 back and get a decent plate on it
Can’t wait to get the V5 back and get a decent plate on it
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The fit isn’t amazing but for £16 they’ll do the job
I also go this Skoda washer bottle filler cap as I think the way they open up and make a funnel is ingenious, going to try them on other cars and maybe order more
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Took a bit longer than I expected but had some rust to grind back and treat, thankfully hidden by the new handle
Off with the broken crap
And on with the facelift wider handle with new boot lid micro switch too
Off with the broken crap
And on with the facelift wider handle with new boot lid micro switch too
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Thought this was meant to be for the wife? 
MarkM
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Looks well Mark, makes a good difference.
BTW, I can confirm you can fit a ton bag of tree clippings in the boot with the rear seats down lol.
It’s nice to have a boot lid I can open without fumbling for the key, Emma hates the chrome but I’m not painting it lol
Really like having a ‘project’ of sorts, sat nav next
Looks real smart that!!
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What are you doing for sat nav? I didn’t see the point as the oem nav is rubbish so though an phone mount where the cubby is would be betterIt’s nice to have a boot lid I can open without fumbling for the key, Emma hates the chrome but I’m not painting it lol
Really like having a ‘project’ of sorts, sat nav next
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Emma has a 6” TomTom she’s not used for ages and I’m going to get rid of the cubby and fit it behind the dash, not sure exactly how yet but I’ll get it done
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I'll be interested to see what you do with the Sat Nav also, the Mrs wanted me to get a unit that sticks to the windscreen or the dash which I effing loathe. I asked about nav in a few places when I first got it but the prices I was given were crazy.
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I’m using this....tomtom start 62
Cubby measures 145mm x 88mm and the screen is 135mm x 82mm so there will be some of the plastic housing visible, I had hoped the screen would be very slightly bigger than the opening to make it look oem
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Ah right, where the cubby is on your, ours has a radio display with nothing down below so I don't have a space there as it were. I was looking for something that might integrate but I was told it was impossible or would cost a fortune. (like £1k or more)
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Ah right, where the cubby is on your, ours has a radio display with nothing down below so I don't have a space there as it were. I was looking for something that might integrate but I was told it was impossible or would cost a fortune. (like £1k or more)
Between the centre vents, yours must be a lot posher than mine lol
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You must have a long driveway if you need a sat nav lol. I want to fit a phone cradle there where you’re putting the nav but would like it to be neat. Not that it probably matters that much