Just thought I would try and put something back into the Forum having received lots of useful tips over past 5 years.
1. The standard 'Lucas' plastic brake light switches are pretty useless as I have had two fail. This BMW part fits easily, much more robust, and IMO is worth the extra fiver or so:
2. If you get stuff such as tar, excess Waxoyl etc on paintwork then Panel Wipe is the answer. Used by the paint bodyshop trade to remove grease etc before re-painting. I have used 'full fat' skull and crossbone solvent type from specialist paint bodyshop supplier. Some are fast drying, some slower. Wipe on and wipe off in two motions to loosen then clear oil. Halfords offer a less dodgy one, don't know if it works.
3. R & R Alloys. I decided I had had enough of trying to balance my standard alloys so bought four 15'' x 6'' minilight alloys from R & R in black and silver, Stag specific sizing. Plus decent Yokohama tyres 195 x 65. Just over £600 the lots with delivery and free chrome nuts. Tyres were £54 each. They look good IMO, are easy to balance, fill the wheel arches, and make the car and steering feel better planted. R & R good to deal with. Time will tell how well the finish lasts. More info and choice of size and colour online here: https://www.randr-alloys.co.uk/
All FYI and not on any commission etc!
Paul
1. The standard 'Lucas' plastic brake light switches are pretty useless as I have had two fail. This BMW part fits easily, much more robust, and IMO is worth the extra fiver or so:
2. If you get stuff such as tar, excess Waxoyl etc on paintwork then Panel Wipe is the answer. Used by the paint bodyshop trade to remove grease etc before re-painting. I have used 'full fat' skull and crossbone solvent type from specialist paint bodyshop supplier. Some are fast drying, some slower. Wipe on and wipe off in two motions to loosen then clear oil. Halfords offer a less dodgy one, don't know if it works.
3. R & R Alloys. I decided I had had enough of trying to balance my standard alloys so bought four 15'' x 6'' minilight alloys from R & R in black and silver, Stag specific sizing. Plus decent Yokohama tyres 195 x 65. Just over £600 the lots with delivery and free chrome nuts. Tyres were £54 each. They look good IMO, are easy to balance, fill the wheel arches, and make the car and steering feel better planted. R & R good to deal with. Time will tell how well the finish lasts. More info and choice of size and colour online here: https://www.randr-alloys.co.uk/
All FYI and not on any commission etc!
Paul
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