You sound like an expert Rob..Do you often cover bodies...Sorry things in the back of your car with blankets..lol
Usually covert car upgrades lol !!!
What have you done to your 8V today?
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Usually covert car upgrades lol !!!
Took a road trip to the local tip today.....
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You muppet.... Lol
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The items from Raywell arrived.
The puddle lights are very poorly made.
The logo rotates randomly inside the casings on both. One time the logo might be at one angle, next time opposite angle, next time another angle. By tapping the unit you can make the logo rotate randomly. Happened to all units
The heatsinks are poorly made.
Also, they fit very tight in the housing of the door making them impossible to get out. One of the pin connectors was also bent and plastic molding leftovers inside one of the units.
Lastly, the thermal cutouts mean the lights work only for a very short time and I suspect to get the brightness for the logo they are overpowering the units - plenty of heat from the heatsink. Much less useful than the originals.
I've put the originals back in. Sadly, in getting one of the originals out a bit of the plastic casing came off so looks like I'm up for a new one of the stock ones now.
Very disappointed.
I am also going to throw out the CF keyfob surround. I assumed, wrongly that this was a click on device, not something needing 3m tape. It doesn't fit very well and leaves sharp edges. I could dremmel them down but so dissatisfied with the products overall, I'm not going to bother.
However, it didn't affect unlocking or locking the car.
What an absolute fail by Raywell. I've sent them an email.
Will write it down to a bad decision. Wife isn't happy.
The puddle lights are very poorly made.
The logo rotates randomly inside the casings on both. One time the logo might be at one angle, next time opposite angle, next time another angle. By tapping the unit you can make the logo rotate randomly. Happened to all units
The heatsinks are poorly made.
Also, they fit very tight in the housing of the door making them impossible to get out. One of the pin connectors was also bent and plastic molding leftovers inside one of the units.
Lastly, the thermal cutouts mean the lights work only for a very short time and I suspect to get the brightness for the logo they are overpowering the units - plenty of heat from the heatsink. Much less useful than the originals.
I've put the originals back in. Sadly, in getting one of the originals out a bit of the plastic casing came off so looks like I'm up for a new one of the stock ones now.
Very disappointed.
I am also going to throw out the CF keyfob surround. I assumed, wrongly that this was a click on device, not something needing 3m tape. It doesn't fit very well and leaves sharp edges. I could dremmel them down but so dissatisfied with the products overall, I'm not going to bother.
However, it didn't affect unlocking or locking the car.
What an absolute fail by Raywell. I've sent them an email.
Will write it down to a bad decision. Wife isn't happy.
The puddle
Lights I got from ray well were a perfect fit and did not move around as yours. The key fob was exactly as you say. I emailed them re the fitting and adhesive required they did offer to accept return at my expense and refund once they received it. I declined. Live and learn I suppose. I was about to order a pair of the puddle lights for the rear doors. Might hold off now.
Lights I got from ray well were a perfect fit and did not move around as yours. The key fob was exactly as you say. I emailed them re the fitting and adhesive required they did offer to accept return at my expense and refund once they received it. I declined. Live and learn I suppose. I was about to order a pair of the puddle lights for the rear doors. Might hold off now.
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Puddle light films deteriorate (Raywells words) in months, not years
Logo screen can come loose at any time
Edit - it isn't the unit that moves but the logo screen within the unit that is held by a clip. They can fail at any time.
To placate the wife with the bad purchase we went and bought two new MTBs yesterday. Screw the car, MTBs are more fun
Logo screen can come loose at any time
Edit - it isn't the unit that moves but the logo screen within the unit that is held by a clip. They can fail at any time.
To placate the wife with the bad purchase we went and bought two new MTBs yesterday. Screw the car, MTBs are more fun
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Motor Torpedo BoatsPuddle light films deteriorate (Raywells words) in months, not years
Logo screen can come loose at any time
Edit - it isn't the unit that moves but the logo screen within the unit that is held by a clip. They can fail at any time.
To placate the wife with the bad purchase we went and bought two new MTBs yesterday. Screw the car, MTBs are more fun
...lol
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Lol With your US army truck I thought you were going for the land sea and air thing...Mountain bikes
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Can't argue with them..Job well done..
Went Revo Stage 2 last Thursday, just include CTS Turbo Downpipe.
Other mods done:
CTS Turbo Intake
CTS Turbo Diverter
CTS Turbo Inlet pipe
CTS Turbo Throttle pipe
ECS Steel brake lines
Other mods done:
CTS Turbo Intake
CTS Turbo Diverter
CTS Turbo Inlet pipe
CTS Turbo Throttle pipe
ECS Steel brake lines
How does it drive & sound ? I have stage 1 plus the CTS pipes the same as you apart from the DV. Can recommend the ECS 2 piece discs ;o)
I forgot to mention the CTS Turbo Muffler Delete, soo: the sound is strong in cold start (downpipe effect), then it stabilizes. The driving is very smooth and quiet until your right foot became heavier, then it´s a complete beast. I can hardly hear the DV when going down through the throttle.
I have a pedal box installed that i have not tried with the upgraded ECU, i don´t need it i think (otherwise race track).
I have a pedal box installed that i have not tried with the upgraded ECU, i don´t need it i think (otherwise race track).
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I had the fun of taking off my jb1 box, driving 35 miles to the dealer to have my seat cover done, drove off in an Audi A4 to be called later to told the seat cover hasn't arrived even though it's been weeks and I need to do the whole thing again. Few positives my car feel amazing with the JB1 back on, can now put it on in 20 mins and they've promised me an RS of somekind when the seat cover finally arrives
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I fitted my "solution" to tailpipe sooting and corrosion... And gave the wheels a nice heavy coat of AD Very Berry wheel sealant and Endurance tyre gel!
Tailpipe trims? Yes, rubber mallet and knock them off.
Very classy modification batch,l am all for mods that add class and look oem to anyone's car..... Bet ye Rob2k68 will be well jel lol
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Yes with a hammer tap of back not too rough though lol then turning left and right
No need to turn just keep knocking them off into a towel or similar!Yes with a hammer tap of back not too rough though lol then turning left and right
LoL they do look stunning. Replaced all mine a couple of months back so now they get a wipe over every other day.
Pool looks nice there mate just remember no hairy leg and sandal shots !!
How much are replacements? I might do this as mine are pitted a wee bit. ;-(
Thanks mate it is stunning looking place said to Simone l would get him a few beach shots lol
Not cheap £38 each which is why I now wipe them over with a baby wipe every other day. Could recoup some costs tho by having the originals re-chromed and then selling them.
Just polished out some cat scratches on the back of the car!
What's the law if a cat does damage that you can't polish out? I know who owns the cat.
Watch the very start at the back:
Then the front:
What's the law if a cat does damage that you can't polish out? I know who owns the cat.
Watch the very start at the back:
Then the front:
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Two birds one stone... Two b***ards one bullet?Yeah I'm up for that, but what do I do about the cat?
Just polished out some cat scratches on the back of the car!
What's the law if a cat does damage that you can't polish out? I know who owns the cat.
Watch the very start at the back:
Then the front:
That's a bit unbelievable mate *** ye got to do something
Just polished out some cat scratches on the back of the car!
What's the law if a cat does damage that you can't polish out? I know who owns the cat.
Watch the very start at the back:
Then the front:
I shouldn't, but I did giggle watching his FAIL at leaping up onto the car!
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Just polished out some cat scratches on the back of the car!
What's the law if a cat does damage that you can't polish out? I know who owns the cat.
Watch the very start at the back:
Then the front:
I bet it,s owner drives a beemer..lol
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