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...
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...
"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...
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.
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...
I have a spare bonnet and bootlid after buying new stock for #256's restoration. Condition wise they are a 6/10 and would make a good stop gap if you don't want to fix them up.
Bonnet - there's a few small dents from the previous owner(s) using too much force to close the bonnet. No rust :)...
I’ve fitted pretty much all the Powerflex bushes to #256 (I didn’t replace the steering column bushing). Overall, I’m really pleased, the car feels a bit tighter and a bit stiffer, no squeaks at all, and the old bushes were definitely showing their age.
The only downside I’ve noticed is with...
You will need £5-600 in parts (sill, door, glass, door strips, side skirts and miscellaneous) and probably 2-3k for a high quality half respray & rear quarter repair if you're not in the trade.
If you're unlucky and it needs a rear quarter the panel is £500 or so & a lot of work.
It's...