Recent content by Mike256

I currently run an ID.3 as my work hack, and honestly, it’s been a pleasant surprise. Aside from the odd software tantrum, she’s been reliable, whisper-quiet, super cheap to run (1.7p per mile) and dare I say it actually fun to drive. With RWD and the optional sports suspension fitted, the...

Put my name down for one please, will ping you a DM shortly

Kam racing still stock the nsf front arch liner for a much more reasonable price and they normally throw in a bag of Haribo when you order.

Now without the fiverr text. Thanks Ed, I have asked for the edges of the Clio text to be rounded but can't work out what else I'm missing.

Hi All, I’m looking to get the seat plaques reprinted as I'm sending the seat bases off for refurbishment Unfortunately the previous eBay supplier has stopped making them so I commissioned someone to recreate the design as a vector for #256. Before I approve and finalize the artwork, could...

The blaupunkt unit has a stalk control jack and I've just picked up the connects2 kit. I should know if it works in a week or two.

"Technically" the front windscreen doesn't need to be removed as the gap left by windscreen seal is enough for a high quality finish. It's good practice to remove the glass though to get a perfect finish. The side glass need to be removed to ensure the inside of the doors and the visible bits...

Lower part of the rear bench for sale on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19pfoTpxxf/

Congrsts on finding some Ed and sharing the love.

They should work but I forgot to fit the connects2 adaptor 🤦‍♂️ It's on the winter to do list to remedy.

Blaupunkt sell a few different model that has a CD mech. I have the non CD version of this model in #256 Top spec version - https://blaupunkt.com/product/stockholm-400-dab/ I'll grab a photo of the unit in #256 when I pull the car out of storage later today.

I went with a Blaupunkt unit as it has a late 90s and early 00s look and feel. Main benefits are bluetooth, hands free calls and DAB.

https://cliotrophy.co.uk/threads/review-of-my-trophy-restoration-parts-list.56257/ The list of things I bought. The stand out parts are the new badges, rubber seals and the new rear wiper arm/plate. They really make the new paint pop. Mike

For #256 we heated the sill protectors up and slowly lifted them with a razor blade. We had to press them flat while they were off the car as they wanted to curl up. I have a thread on here about all the parts I sourced for #256 restoration. Will dig it out and post it here later as I hunted...