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What have you done to your Elgrand today?
- Thread starter Madfish
- Start date
- Messages
- 6
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 73
- Location
- wellington nz
- First Name
- sam
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
looked for the ecu to resolder all the capacitors, cleaned the windows and dash
- Messages
- 647
- Reaction score
- 1,346
- Points
- 313
- Location
- Derby
- First Name
- Ian
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Midlands
Great stuff.
That now leaves more money in your pocket Sir for extra bling up parts !
Not for a year or two until the conversion is paid off!
But the smug feeling when filling up happens straight away! 
Thought I'd get this topic underway
It's quite popular on many car forums and is a nice way of highlighting something new you've done with your Elgrand be it a modification, a repair, general maintenance or just took her out for a great drive
Just add to the thread as and when.
Who will start us off?
- Messages
- 9,512
- Reaction score
- 40,477
- Points
- 473
- Location
- Co. Durham
- First Name
- Andy
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- North East
Well not actually in but for.
Drawn the measurements up for the boot liner.
Anyone interested in making their own can find the drawings Custom boot liner
Drawn the measurements up for the boot liner.
Anyone interested in making their own can find the drawings Custom boot liner
- Messages
- 181
- Reaction score
- 351
- Points
- 193
- Location
- RUSHDEN,NORTHANTS
- First Name
- ALLUN
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Midlands
Locked the keys in the car after getting out from the manual sliding door 30 miles from home.it defeated the RAC man,s inflatable fun bags and trusty set bent to buggery metal rods,he rang a lock smith who said he hadn't got the right type of jigglers for it and suggested smash a window.at that point I borrowed RAC man's phone(naturally mine also in the car)my top dad made a 60mile round trip with the spare key.6 and a half hours chill out time at Peterborough A1M services!!!
made a 60mile round trip with the spare key.6 and a half hours chill out time at Peterborough A1M services!!!
- Messages
- 862
- Reaction score
- 1,921
- Points
- 313
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, Belper
- First Name
- James
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Midlands
Went and picked up a can of brake cleaner and a 22mm socket and set about changing the front disks.
Driver's side first, no problem. Passenger side went ok..until I found that CV boots are still the bane of my life
Straightened the wheels up and pushed the outer boot back on but doubt it'll stay there for long.
More TLC required from it's Uncle Brian then.
As I've been thinking about new wheels I found the size of the fronts. I was expecting the markins to be in the centre but they're handily on the outer rim so I can eyeball the rears to make sure the offset is the same.
So for reference:
8Jx18, ET40 Rims
235x50x18 tyres
Tiny (and I mean tiny) rub on the drivers side inner arch on full right lock. Couldn't see any on passenger side.
Driver's side first, no problem. Passenger side went ok..until I found that CV boots are still the bane of my life
Straightened the wheels up and pushed the outer boot back on but doubt it'll stay there for long.
More TLC required from it's Uncle Brian then.
As I've been thinking about new wheels I found the size of the fronts. I was expecting the markins to be in the centre but they're handily on the outer rim so I can eyeball the rears to make sure the offset is the same.
So for reference:
8Jx18, ET40 Rims
235x50x18 tyres
Tiny (and I mean tiny) rub on the drivers side inner arch on full right lock. Couldn't see any on passenger side.
- Messages
- 92
- Reaction score
- 148
- Points
- 173
- Location
- South west uk
- First Name
- Ian
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- South West
Finally fitted new wipers, weren't meant to be here till Tuesday, but arrived this morning
Went with Bosch aerotwins as suggested by a few people on here.
Went with Bosch aerotwins as suggested by a few people on here.
- Messages
- 4,187
- Reaction score
- 12,689
- Points
- 383
- Location
- York
- First Name
- Rob
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Yorkshire
Fitted my new rear view mirror dash cam. Cost about £30 from Amazon and so far very happy with it. Play back is very clear, apart from when driving directly into the sun.
Just got the reverse camera to install and wire up to it when I've got a bit more time.
Just got the reverse camera to install and wire up to it when I've got a bit more time.
- Messages
- 1,351
- Reaction score
- 5,928
- Points
- 333
- Location
- Newport
- First Name
- Craig
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Wales
Drove from Bristol to Southsea and spotted only 1 Elgrand, 4 bongos, a cube and millions of Trannies 
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Highlightlight was smoking an Audi Q5 at Newbury roundabout (encouraged by kids) left him standing after engaging power button. His face
and mine 
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Fuel was ok too managed 9.6kmpl at 80-85mph with aircon on.
.Highlightlight was smoking an Audi Q5 at Newbury roundabout (encouraged by kids) left him standing after engaging power button. His face
and mine .Fuel was ok too managed 9.6kmpl at 80-85mph with aircon on.
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- Messages
- 1,493
- Reaction score
- 3,518
- Points
- 333
- Location
- County durham
- First Name
- Simon
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- North East
Up at 5.30 before sun gets to much , wash , polish , wax and seal. Torque wheel nuts .think that's enough for now . Oh nearly forgot take photo's. 
Ps all by hand as well . But just bought Da polisher so next time will be easyer I hope .
Ps all by hand as well . But just bought Da polisher so next time will be easyer I hope .Attachments
Up at 5.30 before sun gets to much , wash , polish , wax and seal. Torque wheel nuts .think that's enough for now . Oh nearly forgot take photo's.
Mines had a wash early this morning as well before the hot sun
. Like it to be nice & clean before MOT tomorrow
- Messages
- 1,493
- Reaction score
- 3,518
- Points
- 333
- Location
- County durham
- First Name
- Simon
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- North East
Just fitted a new rear wheel stud , thanks to Brian (BMR) for a bit of info , thanks pal.
As my workmate let me down as he decided to go on the piss and didn’t show for work this morn,, I had time to wash n polish daisey before it got too hot ...even used black t cut on the wheels and they have come up grand...
- Messages
- 50
- Reaction score
- 140
- Points
- 163
- Location
- Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62
- First Name
- Kev
- Elgrand
- E50
- Region
- Rest Of World
DRS wing installed. Whispbar roof rack for the toys. More mini adventures. (VW looking on in envy)
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Just fitted a new rear wheel stud , thanks to Brian (BMR) for a bit of info , thanks pal.
Brian helped me out yesterday too top bloke
- Messages
- 282
- Reaction score
- 1,165
- Points
- 323
- Location
- South Lincolnshire
- First Name
- Margaret
- Elgrand
- E50
Not exactly done anything as such but wanted to share my experience of how my overnight camping trip went! Spacious comfortable cosy I think it will become a regular thing! It isn't converted as a camper but it has enough space for the basic camping essentials! Now looking out for a drive away awning.
- Messages
- 1,351
- Reaction score
- 5,928
- Points
- 333
- Location
- Newport
- First Name
- Craig
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- Wales
- Messages
- 3,502
- Reaction score
- 10,152
- Points
- 473
- Location
- Near J3/M3
- First Name
- Rob
- Elgrand
- E51
- Region
- South East