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<blockquote data-quote="flyboypuoi" data-source="post: 796670" data-attributes="member: 25768"><p>Yesterday I had a go at removing the rear shock absorbers. The known method of using some mole-grips on the top did not work. It just slipped off each time. It turned out that an adjustable spanner was capable of holding the shock while I undid it, though. Mole-grips were used to grab the bottom once the nut was rasied enough, it was difficult on the left side because I damaged the thread while trying another method. But now they're loose on the top.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77060[/ATTACH]</p><p>I also fitted my generic windscreen jets. These were missing the nuts that hold them in place but luckily I had two that fit. They work really well.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77061[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77062[/ATTACH]</p><p>Today, I decided to modify some of my headlights. I actually mixed the pair up, since some had missing studs or the indicator socket was jammed.</p><p>This time I used my oven for the first time. I should have done this in the past, this took no time at all! And it was much easier. Damn, and to think how many times I've opened up headlights, not even using a particularly hot hair dryer. And I could do this in the warmth of my home.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77063[/ATTACH]</p><p>One of these was really mis-aligned. I had even slightly broken the manual adjuster, trying to force it into a better position.</p><p>I found out more closely how it all works. I also found a third adjuster, but it's inaccessible from the back, which is quite a waste.</p><p>These are the adjuster motors. These come off by twisting them, then lifting the white end bits to the top of the headlight reflector.</p><p>These can be twisted at the ends to manually adjust above the electric adjustment. One was massively out. I set them both quite low.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77064[/ATTACH]</p><p>It was really easy to re-assemble the lights too. So, this time I've gone for the orange lenses. For a couple of reasons. I think the colour suits better with this red car, especially with orange side and rear indicators.</p><p>Also, the lens isn't just for colour. They spread the light out, and without them, I've noticed that the indicators aren't so good, particularly in daytime.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]77065[/ATTACH]</p><p>You might notice that something is missing from the headlights. I'm trying out an idea I've had, tomorrow I'll see if it's any good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flyboypuoi, post: 796670, member: 25768"] Yesterday I had a go at removing the rear shock absorbers. The known method of using some mole-grips on the top did not work. It just slipped off each time. It turned out that an adjustable spanner was capable of holding the shock while I undid it, though. Mole-grips were used to grab the bottom once the nut was rasied enough, it was difficult on the left side because I damaged the thread while trying another method. But now they're loose on the top. [ATTACH type="full"]77060[/ATTACH] I also fitted my generic windscreen jets. These were missing the nuts that hold them in place but luckily I had two that fit. They work really well. [ATTACH type="full"]77061[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]77062[/ATTACH] Today, I decided to modify some of my headlights. I actually mixed the pair up, since some had missing studs or the indicator socket was jammed. This time I used my oven for the first time. I should have done this in the past, this took no time at all! And it was much easier. Damn, and to think how many times I've opened up headlights, not even using a particularly hot hair dryer. And I could do this in the warmth of my home. [ATTACH type="full"]77063[/ATTACH] One of these was really mis-aligned. I had even slightly broken the manual adjuster, trying to force it into a better position. I found out more closely how it all works. I also found a third adjuster, but it's inaccessible from the back, which is quite a waste. These are the adjuster motors. These come off by twisting them, then lifting the white end bits to the top of the headlight reflector. These can be twisted at the ends to manually adjust above the electric adjustment. One was massively out. I set them both quite low. [ATTACH type="full"]77064[/ATTACH] It was really easy to re-assemble the lights too. So, this time I've gone for the orange lenses. For a couple of reasons. I think the colour suits better with this red car, especially with orange side and rear indicators. Also, the lens isn't just for colour. They spread the light out, and without them, I've noticed that the indicators aren't so good, particularly in daytime. [ATTACH type="full"]77065[/ATTACH] You might notice that something is missing from the headlights. I'm trying out an idea I've had, tomorrow I'll see if it's any good. [/QUOTE]
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