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What have you done to your Elgrand today?

MrChops said:
I noticed that both DRLs have at least one LED out. One of them also has one LED that flickers. So that's a real pisser considering they're Ring Lyra units that cost over 60 quid two years ago.

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I want to remove and crack them open, see what's what. Might be able to swap out the LEDs who knows. Except it's pissing it down now.

Won't be buying branded again, probably could have bought 5 sets off eBay for that price, and they might last as long of not longer.
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That's led's for you, promise almost endless life - never actually deliver...
 
Replaced the cracked Jap tyres with some nice new ones, and fitted a Thule roof bar set and Thule backpack bike rack - all helped by the forum threads on these subjects to help with the decision making! Thanks guys! Tyres had lots of life left but I just wasn't happy with the cracking...... roof bars fit brilliantly and managed to get a deal on the Pro-bars so they are slightly longer (150cm) to allow me to get 2 kayaks and the slimline roofbox on.... only downside is that I need to take a hop up step to be able to load the kayaks and see in the roofbox...... and I'm 6'2"....
 
AndyPlym said:
Replaced the cracked Jap tyres with some nice new ones, and fitted a Thule roof bar set and Thule backpack bike rack - all helped by the forum threads on these subjects to help with the decision making! Thanks guys! Tyres had lots of life left but I just wasn't happy with the cracking...... roof bars fit brilliantly and managed to get a deal on the Pro-bars so they are slightly longer (150cm) to allow me to get 2 kayaks and the slimline roofbox on.... only downside is that I need to take a hop up step to be able to load the kayaks and see in the roofbox...... and I'm 6'2"....
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@Steve Thompson posted a link to a nifty little portable/removable step the other day. Have a little search for his threads maybe? :)
 
I bought this the other week off eBay to help clean the roof, not sure if it will hold my weight or not but worth a punt. I'll post the pictures of my teeth poking through my lip if it doesn't work, lol

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-Hot-Moki-Door-Step-Gives-You-a-Step-To-Easily-Access-Roof-Of-Car-Rooftop/192640759392?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


AndyPlym said:
Replaced the cracked Jap tyres with some nice new ones, and fitted a Thule roof bar set and Thule backpack bike rack - all helped by the forum threads on these subjects to help with the decision making! Thanks guys! Tyres had lots of life left but I just wasn't happy with the cracking...... roof bars fit brilliantly and managed to get a deal on the Pro-bars so they are slightly longer (150cm) to allow me to get 2 kayaks and the slimline roofbox on.... only downside is that I need to take a hop up step to be able to load the kayaks and see in the roofbox...... and I'm 6'2"....
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Claptrap said:
I bought this the other week off eBay to help clean the roof, not sure if it will hold my weight or not but worth a punt. I'll post the pictures of my teeth poking through my lip if it doesn't work, lol

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-Hot-Moki-Door-Step-Gives-You-a-Step-To-Easily-Access-Roof-Of-Car-Rooftop/192640759392?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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That's the one. I was thinking about getting one - but I'll get the wife to try it first ;)
 
dognero said:
Took the wheels off and cleaned and polished both sides and tyres.
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Wheel arch plastics, shockers and callipers cleaned while they were off.
All the mats, floor and seats cleaned with the carpet cleaner.
All the internal trim, dash etc cleaned.
Vents and hard to reach places done with our lasses makeup brushes lol.
Scotland tomorrow in our lasses car then Thursday wash, 2 coats of polish, black trim and glass to do then she will be ready for JAE.
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How difficult to get wheel arch plastics off? Are they held on with clips or screws? If clips is it necessary to have spares if originals break? 😏
 
Frogeyepete said:
How difficult to get wheel arch plastics off? Are they held on with clips or screws? If clips is it necessary to have spares if originals break? 😏
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Did not remove the arches, just gave then a clean while the wheels were off.
 
Frogeyepete said:
How difficult to get wheel arch plastics off? Are they held on with clips or screws? If clips is it necessary to have spares if originals break? 😏
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Just screws from what I can remember , will look to see if I took pics.

Always take pics a) to put back together b) to write how to’s on here.
 
Rookie mistake: It won't be faster until you straighten up the dust cap, so that the wording is horizontally parallel with the centre caps.

MALAKI said:
Turned down a set of Nismo centres to fit my new to me wheels also splashed out on new dust caps. Still no faster :(:(View attachment 8592
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Claptrap said:
I bought this the other week off eBay to help clean the roof, not sure if it will hold my weight or not but worth a punt. I'll post the pictures of my teeth poking through my lip if it doesn't work, lol

s-l500.jpg


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-Hot-Moki-Door-Step-Gives-You-a-Step-To-Easily-Access-Roof-Of-Car-Rooftop/192640759392?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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There's a guy made similar on youtube,might try myself when i get time,but someone posted their concern about how strong that latch hook is???😞
 
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