Andrew Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 2 hours ago, Stacker said: Is the headlight a common issue on these? Yup I replaced my offside one last year for same reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 Over about 3 hours this evening, @VPCAPTAIN and I changed the rear offside lower arm in his F11. Rear anti roll bar drop link bracket had broken off. A used lower arm was sourced and a replacement balljoint fitted previously We made scratch marks on the old eccentric washer to line up in new bolt Old arm out after an hour. Bolts came undone mostly with my Dewalt impact wrench but had to resort to a 900mm breaker bar and brute force to loosen the rear inner bolt, which isn’t the tightest bolt but the gun didn’t like it. Broken lower arm on right, note the incomplete drop link bracket. New balljoint, integral link and drop link were fitted to used arm on right. Refurbished arm in place prior to torqueing the bolts to spec. At last somewhere to fix the anti roll bar drop link too. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 That F11 has needed quite a bit of work done to it since he got it? Is he still pleased with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Percha said: That F11 has needed quite a bit of work done to it since he got it? Is he still pleased with it? Hmm not really. The usual F11 rear air suspension problems and this which to be fair was an accident and could have happened to any of us. Although it was his wife driving it when it happened 🫣. It is a nice barge with lots of toys and because it’s white, folk get out the way sharpish on the motorway 😆 Cheeky @duncan-uk would say I’ve changed more bits on mine but in reality he has changed the most bits on his F11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 28 minutes ago, Andrew said: Cheeky @duncan-uk would say I’ve changed more bits on mine but in reality he has changed the most bits on his F11. That would actually be me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 8 minutes ago, Steve84N said: That would actually be me... Possibly, but it’s more fun to poke fun at Duncan instead 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 Got my Autodoc order oil to bring my stock back up to enough for an oil change plus top up spare. Diff output seals vanos O rings transmission mount front diff mounts Valvetronic motor seal Cylinder head cover gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 On 13/07/2024 at 10:23, Andrew said: Cheeky @duncan-uk would say I’ve changed more bits on mine but in reality he has changed the most bits on his F11. Now now Andrew you know that’s not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 2 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Now now Andrew you know that’s not true. Have you replaced your steering rack? Have you replaced your track rod ends ? Have you replaced your upper wishbones? I’ve done none of that. 🫢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999mch Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 On 12/07/2024 at 20:14, Stacker said: Is the headlight a common issue on these? Yes, I had both of mine resealed at Home of Headlights in Leyton a couple of months back. Cheaper than new, and get them fixed before they ruin the TMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 5 hours ago, Andrew said: Have you replaced your steering rack? Have you replaced your track rod ends ? Have you replaced your upper wishbones? I’ve done none of that. 🫢 Have you not done springs, top mounts, oil filter gasket amongst other things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullinsj08 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 15 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Have you not done springs, top mounts, oil filter gasket amongst other things? I have 🤣 ...along with many control arms and an EGR valve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 19 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Have you not done springs, top mounts, oil filter gasket amongst other things? Springs and top mounts, due to lack of investment in Scottish roads by the anti car Scottish government. You will need to do your oil filter gasket if you haven’t already done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 Cleaned my drivers seat and gave the footwell a clean too. Rubber mat got a scrub along with the pedals. Carpet was only hoovered but needs a dry clean to lift out some mud staining. Pedals and left foot rest cleaned up well. A nice way to spend a summers evening after a day stressing in the office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Didn't realise your interior was colour supplement slip on grey 🤪 And let's not start on the mats! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 Rubber mats keeps my carpets clean when I’m on site. 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 (edited) Be good to get a rubber mat that fits though! 😆 Edited July 18 by Percha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 4 hours ago, Percha said: Be good to get a rubber mat that fits though! 😆 Ppppfffttt It’s fine for my needs/OCD. 😆 Means I can drive with my site boots on and not risk getting my carpets muddy. @duncan-uk doesn’t understand as his Christian Louboutins only go from his car to the local branch of Waitrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Fortum and Mason darling please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 My point is made good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I purchased a RAM iPad Mini mount the other day for my upcoming trip to Germany, I want to be able to run Waze alongside the car sat nav as I find it a bit clearer on turns, and my phone screen is too small to do this (Used to CarPlay from previous cars). Struggled to decide on a convenient place to mount that wouldn't block my view, I think to the left of the screen is currently the winner, unless I purchase the longer arm - it's currently on the 3inch arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 (edited) 15 hours ago, Stacker said: I purchased a RAM iPad Mini mount the other day for my upcoming trip to Germany, I want to be able to run Waze alongside the car sat nav as I find it a bit clearer on turns, and my phone screen is too small to do this (Used to CarPlay from previous cars). Struggled to decide on a convenient place to mount that wouldn't block my view, I think to the left of the screen is currently the winner, unless I purchase the longer arm - it's currently on the 3inch arm. We go a few times a year and I just got back this morning from Italy by crossing through Germany. Not sure where you are going but make sure you are full up before getting into Germany, Luxembourg if you can, filling stations are few and far between on the Autostrada in Germany. If you need juice you'll need to leave the motorways. At Calais set your options to avoid tolls. I guess thats an option in Waze but I'd still recommend Google Maps over Waze. Google bought Waze and adopted all the functionality into Maps. If possible in Deuchland travel at weekends as there are no lorries on the roads and overnight if you can to avoid the nasty M25 like traffic in Germany Watch when the speed indicator disappears from your sat nav to indicate no speed limit or look out for the UK National speed limit like signs which mean the same thing. And finally, people are extremely disciplined as far as speed limits are concerned. Everybody is at 50/60/80 before they hit the signs. Not sure what the threat is if you disobey. Cheers Daren Edited July 21 by F10-65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 5 hours ago, F10-65 said: We go a few times a year and I just got back this morning from Italy by crossing through Germany. Not sure where you are going but make sure you are full up before getting into Germany, Luxembourg if you can, filling stations are few and far between on the Autostrada in Germany. If you need juice you'll need to leave the motorways. At Calais set your options to avoid tolls. I guess thats an option in Waze but I'd still recommend Google Maps over Waze. Google bought Waze and adopted all the functionality into Maps. If possible in Deuchland travel at weekends as there are no lorries on the roads and overnight if you can to avoid the nasty M25 like traffic in Germany Watch when the speed indicator disappears from your sat nav to indicate no speed limit or look out for the UK National speed limit like signs which mean the same thing. And finally, people are extremely disciplined as far as speed limits are concerned. Everybody is at 50/60/80 before they hit the signs. Not sure what the threat is if you disobey. Cheers Daren Thanks Daren, some interesting things to think about there. Most years I drive over to the Nurburgring, so never worry about filling up on route as we can do door to door on a tank, and there are plenty of filling stations around the Mullenback / Adenauer areas! I might try Google Maps, the only reason I actually use Waze is because people report police, but I don’t exactly speed around so not sure why I think about it! I’ve previously found Apple Maps to be the best around the French Alps, Waze didn’t have a clue!! Speed wise, I’ve noticed this too! I’ve worked out this weekend how to change my heads up display into KPH, so this will be a great help I’ve never had before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 15 minutes ago, Stacker said: Thanks Daren, some interesting things to think about there. Most years I drive over to the Nurburgring, so never worry about filling up on route as we can do door to door on a tank, and there are plenty of filling stations around the Mullenback / Adenauer areas! I might try Google Maps, the only reason I actually use Waze is because people report police, but I don’t exactly speed around so not sure why I think about it! I’ve previously found Apple Maps to be the best around the French Alps, Waze didn’t have a clue!! Speed wise, I’ve noticed this too! I’ve worked out this weekend how to change my heads up display into KPH, so this will be a great help I’ve never had before! Ah. You're not a nube then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Not this time, just not not been is this car before! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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