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 Suspension Issues/lean |
Baben
 Thu Jan 22 2015 10:56am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 3 · Views: 3438 · Subject: Suspension Issues/lean |
My wife's 2007 RRS TDV8 has the same problem, also leaning to the passenger side. We now refer to the vehicle as "Eileen"
No amount of calibration makes a lasting difference, I have tried ... |
| Brembos ditched..Rotora Big Brakes Fitted Highly Recommended |
Baben
Tue Jul 31 2012 4:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 10743 · Subject: Brembos ditched..Rotora Big Brakes Fitted Highly Recommended |
Would you mind sending me the Brembos for my D3  |
| Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
Baben
Mon Jul 30 2012 2:29pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 24 · Views: 7506 · Subject: Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
I know  that is my concern too. But it really was easy taking the lights apart once I left them in the sun for a while
The cheapies are pretty bright in our African sun though. Will report in ... |
| Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
Baben
Sun Jul 29 2012 8:38pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 24 · Views: 7506 · Subject: Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
the angel eyes are
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-White-2x-120mm-BMW-Angel-Eyes-39-SMD-LED-Ring-Car-Light-/260895654272?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item3cbe97c180#ht_2601wt_1144
and I used Pratl ... |
| Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
Baben
Sun Jul 29 2012 6:26pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 24 · Views: 7506 · Subject: Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
thanks
based on AWD's description, I just bought 2 pairs of 120mm angel eyes from a chap on ebay called thanksss, cost less than GBP20 |
| Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
Baben
Sun Jul 29 2012 1:51pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 24 · Views: 7506 · Subject: Wanted: Headlamps converted to DRL / Black internals..? |
Thanks very much for this thread and all the details. You made me want to do this, and demystified the process.
Got the smoked side reflector from Mike, and the "angel eye" rings, and did t ... |
| Anyone there? |
Baben
Sun Jul 29 2012 1:40pm
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 17 · Views: 24776 · Subject: Anyone there? |
Plenty RRS here in SA 
This is the wife's:
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11864/IMG_2602.JPG
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11864/IMG_2611.JPG
remappe ... |
| remap figures |
Baben
Wed Jun 06 2012 6:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 2902 · Subject: remap figures |
After a remap and decat, we are getting 502nm on the wheels according to our local dyno.
With remap + decat 146.3kw @ 3067 502nm @ 2517
Std map + decat 134.5kw @ 3077 470nm @ 2236
the ... |
| buzzing from front after turn off |
Baben
Sun Apr 22 2012 7:57am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 8437 · Subject: buzzing from front after turn off |
OK cool
hope that works |
| Post One Picture Only |
Baben
Sat Apr 21 2012 11:01am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 43 · Views: 13895 · Subject: Post One Picture Only |
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11864/cobra.jpg
Tupperware and Ford muscle |
| buzzing from front after turn off |
Baben
Sat Apr 21 2012 3:49am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 8437 · Subject: buzzing from front after turn off |
Someone told me that it is the turbo vanes being opened and closed, and someone else told me its the turbo being oiled. I dunno but can confirm that our TDV8 has always done it too.
It's like a weeep ... |
| 5 Litre Oil Levels |
Baben
Wed Feb 15 2012 2:46pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2108 · Subject: 5 Litre Oil Levels |
| if it aint working you have a problem, and the stealer needs to look into it |
| 5 Litre Oil Levels |
Baben
Wed Feb 15 2012 1:44pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2108 · Subject: 5 Litre Oil Levels |
| Weird! Are you sure the car is standing on level ground when you try do a reading? If there is a bit of tilt or roll it don't work |
| TDV8 remap anyone recommend and is it worth it |
Baben
Wed Feb 15 2012 1:42pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 8034 · Subject: TDV8 remap anyone recommend and is it worth it |
your neighbors must love you
Sounds great, but I bet in real life it is better. The mic on the video camera and the PC speakers can't reproduce the deep tones.
I took a few vids of ours, but ... |
| TDV8 remap anyone recommend and is it worth it |
Baben
Wed Feb 15 2012 12:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 8034 · Subject: TDV8 remap anyone recommend and is it worth it |
agreed, but in Africa we have no such thing as an MOT.
Wish we did cos it would keep the scary old bangers off the road |
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