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MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« on: 10 April 2007, 18:25:46 »


This is my 1994 M-plated 2.0 GLS, has covered 93,200 from new (and looks it as in great nick inside) a few bumps and grazes outside though.

Recently done

New Break bulb
Inner and Outer O/s Track rod ends
2 new front tyres
New downpipes and Cat

Got a list of things needing done between now and the end of the month-

Oil and Filter Change
Air Filter Change
Coolant Change
Fuel Filter Change
dent repair
Scratch repair - nothing too deep
replacement for under headlight trim
replace door trim both sides

Next couple of months.

Replace Headlights
Change Timing belt (and tensioners  ;))
Possible HBV??
Alloy Wheels
Anything else that goes belly up :)
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #1 on: 10 April 2007, 18:51:48 »
Very nice, number plate is illegal though ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 10 April 2007, 18:57:42 »
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Very nice, number plate is illegal though ;D


HAHAHA yeah very true,  :y
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #3 on: 10 April 2007, 19:07:54 »
Why you wanna change the headlights they may be a bit dull. Best thing to do is rub em down with 1200 grit wet & dry, then clean em up with a bit of T cut, brings the lens up as good as new trust me they will look the muts manhood. Trouble they still wont light up a barn door at 30 feet. Omega headlights dont ya just lov em ::)
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #4 on: 10 April 2007, 19:14:24 »
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Why you wanna change the headlights they may be a bit dull. Best thing to do is rub em down with 1200 grit wet & dry, then clean em up with a bit of T cut, brings the lens up as good as new trust me they will look the muts manhood. Trouble they still wont light up a barn door at 30 feet. Omega headlights dont ya just lov em ::)

was just as 1. they're a bit manky and 2. I get more light from a match :) kinda hoped some improved headlights would have helped but i'll give the wet and dry and t-cut a go first.
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #5 on: 10 April 2007, 20:37:50 »
the general recommendation with the reflector headlights appears to be throw 'em in the skip and replace with the projector type (post mini-facelift) and fit Vx or other "50% brighter" bulbs ...
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« Reply #6 on: 10 April 2007, 20:44:28 »
yeah that was my original thought!
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #7 on: 11 April 2007, 00:42:41 »
Nice motor MAMS. A fair list of work you got ahead of you. Are you doing it yourself?

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« Reply #8 on: 11 April 2007, 07:42:59 »
Hoping to, want to do as much as i can although i'm likely to fail dismally and ask for help at every stage :) lol

Being honest only the timing belt stuff scares me the rest isn't too drastic, and i genuinely hvnae a clue about cars :) lol
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #9 on: 11 April 2007, 21:34:41 »
I'd suggest cleaning the lenses and suggested and fit Osram Silver Star 50% brighter bulbs for £15 on Ebay.

I have them in my facelift and the wife's Meriva.  Here's some before and afters


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« Reply #10 on: 11 April 2007, 21:59:03 »
Perhaps its me. Went to Dorset on Sunday, M3 about 4 in the morning no street lights beam on dipped if there was a naked sexy babe in front of the headlights they still wouldn't have illuminated her,perhaps i should drive in the daylight hours only :-[
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #11 on: 11 April 2007, 22:00:33 »
You sure second pic aint on high beam?
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #12 on: 11 April 2007, 22:05:06 »
left garage light on in pic 2?
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #13 on: 11 April 2007, 22:14:21 »
I think Osram silver star bulbs in garage lights on pic2
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Re: MAMS's Big Beastie :)
« Reply #14 on: 11 April 2007, 22:54:45 »
WOW, just a little bit different there, will deffo sort out some improved bulbs me thinks  :y

a mate has recommended maguairs PlastX (?) for cleaning the lenses, anyone used it for that before?
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