Grant Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 So quite a bit been going on the last week or so. Firstly are my fogs. As with almost all out M's, they had smashed the previous owner had attempted to make them look better by glue gunning two half moon done things onto the surrounds. Didn't look too bad from afar, but terrible up close. So bought some £10 yellow eBay specials. Turned up, was happy Went out, bumper off, old cracked ones out. Wired the drivers side up, made the brackets up, all good. Tested drivers side, worked. Did the same on passenger and whacked the bumper back on (having good faith in my wiring abilities) passenger side didn't work shit. Turns out to be the bulb. Supplier wanted me to send them back, I told them to jog on, they sent me two more brand new complete fogs! Arrived and now all in and working. Haven't got a night pic but am out late tonight so will get on then. And as some of you might see, I've also got a nice new meshed grill, courtesy of Mr @phill1975 cheers mate, loving it. Got an idea to mix it up too Car also came up to it's 6k oil change. So with my little helpers, gave the ol girl some fresh fluids. While she was up in the air, stuck my short shifter on too. What a difference they make, through is now about 3" between gears. Lovely. Again, actually couldn't have done this without my eldest helper! Last one was in the bay. Took the rocker cover off the EK, have it to @Chandler who managed to bead blast it for me, cheers mate! Saved me the elbow grease!! So primed and painted. Also added my low profile kit while it was off! Well happy with how it turned out. Only grievance I've got it's where I rubbed down the lettering, the white primer has tab into the wrinkles of the black, going to see whether it burns off, if not I'll figure out a way of cleaning it.Pics:Obligatory letter rub down Fitted. Also re painted my intake piping in the same wrinkle paint. Interestingly though, I put the piping in the oven to cure, however I couldn't do it to the rocker as it wouldn't fit! Lol, but the wrinkles on the piping cured a lot tighter than the air dried rocker. Something to bear in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerofdreams Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 looking gd mate. really like the rocker cover. seriously needing to do this to mine. was never sure how to go bout it til now lol.what did u use to rub the black off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Fair bit going on Grant! Looking good! Bit of a front-end transformation with the fogs and grill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000rpm Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Looks real good grant, rocker and pipe looks fresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Cheers gents. @powerofdreams just wet n dry mate. But do wonder whether there's anther way without having some transfer on the fresh paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Blinded by the light!!!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 yay a fog light pic finally!! looks great mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Do like the rocker and stuff mare. Looks like a pro finish straight from the factory!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Do like the rocker and stuff mare. Looks like a pro finish straight from the factory!!I am not worthy! Cheers mate yay a fog light pic finally!! looks great mateCheers bud. Think I'm finally finished with the lights now! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Finally got the fogs dealt with then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.