_leon_
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what are the servicing costs like for beemers? i know audi prices can be horrific.
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how much have you to spend?
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42mpg in my g60 on the motorway at a constant 65mph - oil temps, once its hit 125 i let it cool!!
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Noisy belt/pullies on 92 G60 (Still having problems)
_leon_ replied to claire.major's topic in Engine Bay
you're best to replace every bolt you remove around the charger anyway. you could try fitting in the hex head and tapping it in with a mallet - or since you want to replace them anyway - try a torx head that fits. dont turn slowly as you could round/distort the head easily. quick sharp turns may free it. that works for me when hex bolts become stuck -
looks like a lot of hard work youre putting in there. well done mate :) looks great - keep us posted!
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interesting read - cheers bud
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_leon_'s Corrado - R32/Gemini box now in progress
_leon_ replied to _leon_'s topic in Members Gallery
and after a good clean... gave it the clay bar, scratch-x and a wax to protect until next go. looks a good bit better... lots of other things being fitted too. though cosmetically, the grill and plates needs to be changed next. -
dragging this one up from the grave :) so - lightened g60 flywheel or is it worth buying a lighter flywheel (e.g. fidanza)? what are the aftermarket options?
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how do compare to the AP kits? read that track users change the brembos for ap racing equivalents...
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definitely - the new owner will be a happy chap! btw - where did you get the plates made up please?
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did i read that hammerite doesn't withstand oil?
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my manifold (g60) only cost £30 to get powdercoated - and it was a great finish. So probably a lot more affordable than you think!
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were they expensive (the seats)? i'm sure i've seen a rallye thats had the harnesses draped over the seats from a rear strut bar.
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and btw - those seats look fricking awesome. i'd be more concerned about the security of those rather than stereo equipment ;)
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it doesn't necessarily have to be mdf
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weight - i don't think the weight difference will be at all significant. wouldn't be something i would be concerned about if i was changing to 17" and adding a roll cage! security - can see what you mean - not sure what you have there but you'd no doubt lose some of it by removing the rear seats. if its a car for thrashing i'd get rid of it anyway ;)
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is the cage welded or bolted in? I too think the seats would be best taken out. you could easily use hooks and a net to create boot space - and keep them folded or hidden when not required. if youre carrying a few heavy things e.g. tool boxes - then create a 3" lip to stop things from sliding down past the 'boot' space. easy
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powdercoated mine matt black and looks great
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dragging this back up again. anyone know where a badgeless grill with 2 bottom tabs can be bought? (before i cut up a std 3 bar grill to fit)
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wish my battery tray looked like that !! like the look of those batteries - was the routing easy enough? whats the black box? i take it a charge cooler is going there - or just weight reduction ;) wouldnt mind one of those rear braces either myself.
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I can't answer questions 2 and 3 as I don't have a fmic fitted. though for sealant - i have used blue silicon gasket sealant (bought from halfords i think) to seal the old silencer box. Worked well.
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I haven't driven a valver - but the g60s are a lot of fun. but they are definitely a car you'll end up modding a lot - as theres so much available to do. just try lots of both and see what you think.
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henny used chipwizards i think. if its just setup then it'll be labour only - hard to say i know just the feeling - same with a few issues I've had - probably within my ability labour-wise - just don't have all the know-how to understand what to do
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maybe worth taking it to a tuner - anywhere that really knows their stuff close by - i know from my own experience trying to fix it yourself can take forever
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cheers for the help earlier- i recommend martin for finding decent insurance :) happy i have it sorted now