Heater Fan Fix
For a number of years now the heater has caused problems with the fans moving out on the shaft and scraping against the side of the outer casing. The tick...
Rear Brake Pressure Regulator
Someone pointed out the stock BMW rear brake pressure regulator was incorrectly mounted on the car. Not sure if this made much difference as it has always worked. However decided...
Radiator Return Pipe
Since the car was built the return radiator hose as been a long flexi pipe, this was never a good solution. At some points the pipe rubs which eventually would...
Varex Exhaust Video
Had a chance to record some new footage of the exhaust. XForce Varex VMK51-250 variable volume exhaust - it's pretty much straight through when it is open. Here's a few...
Boot interior rear
The final trim piece is for the rear of the boot interior. Here's the initial planning using foam board. Transferring the foam board to aluminium. Test fit before bending. Bends...
Boot side panels
Next boot related project are the side panels. These I'm making out of aluminium, line with carpet and some rubber trim to seal them against the tub. Passenger side panel...
Harness Holes Be Gone
I made some blanking plates to cover holes no longer needed in the tub. These are aluminium, painted black then lined with rubber and held on with rivnuts, cup washers...
All the Brackets
Bracket Number 1: The return pipe from the radiator to the header tank has always been attached with a zip tie holder, but only double sided taped on. Every time...
Boot lid
This is a project that's been been waiting for me to get to it for a very long time. The boot area has always been open with just two smaller...
New front wing stays
The front wing stays rusted and broke again, did a temporary fix a few months ago, but finally it's time to make some new ones which will hopefully be more...
Carpet
Woolies sell rot free carpet, I thought it would be worth a try see how well it will last in a car without any interior weather proofing. Here's the before...