Maxwellphillips

Missed the boat for a club stand ticket, but just bought general admission, so will pop along and say hello if I see you guys

Hi everyone, I'm having trouble with my climate control; last week, I noticed it was stuck on footwell and face vents, and after trying to reset the system by pulling the fuse/disconnecting the battery, it's now stuck on the face vents. I know the motors still work, cause if you pull the fuse, they reset, but as soon as you put the fuse back and put the ignition on, they turn back to face only. I've tried manually moving the motors, but they don't seem to want to move. I've put the system into diagnostic mode to get the error codes (see video), but I don't know what they mean, does anyone have a list they can share? Or does anyone. Know how you completely reset the system? Cheers VID_20191129_180632.mp4

I know this is late, but could I add a +1?

I'm up for it

I'd be interested

Coventry Motofest is coming round again soon, just wondered if anyone was heading over? Or if there are any plans for a stand? I think applications are still open, and it's free! (bar a voluntary donation)

Cheers! I did think of an mx5, but I'm worried it'd be too similar to the GT, but your point about learning how to handle the car and apply that to driving the GT is very valid, and like you say, better to crash a £1500 mx5 than my treasured Toyota!

I should be able to make it too

Cheers guys. Probably going to stick with something that actually works then! I like the E46 idea, would consider a touring, maybe go for an Mot failure that still runs? I have a friend who had an Rx8 and he's just sunk a load of money into it to have it blow up on him, so I'll try to avoid them!

Hi everyone, I have a pretty chill girlfriend, and she's planning on giving me £200 to spend on a project car. I am considering an E34 525i, as a friend at work is selling a rolling shell (no engine or gearbox) for £200. I've seen photos of the car, it's red, with pretty poor paint condition (rear quarter and spoiler are heavily faded), however I'm told the rest is in good condition, and drove well before the engine was pulled out due to excessive smoke. It has a cream cloth interior by the looks of it. Does anyone have any experience of these, and is there anything I should look out for when I see the car? I just wanted a bit of advice as to whether this would be a good project car? I have a small garage and minimal tools atm, but I plan on spending a couple of years fiddling and gathering tools I need. With the ultimate goal of sticking something like a manual coupled with a straight six out of an E46 328i, or an M62, and possibly going supercharged. Am I likely to bite off more than I can chew here, or is this something that is doable over a few years with a meagre budget? Any project advice would be appreciated! Cheers!

How long is the corrosion warranty? I thought it was 3 years, but my car is nearly 5 now

I spoke to Greg Howell, but he came across as a bit of a bellend, so I left him alone. Didn't try the others to be fair. Where abouts are you based? Looks like a TRD? Might've seen you driving down wedgenock lane, Warwick a few times?

I'd be interested in the decat pipe if it's still available. Cheers, Max

Had my first estimate back... *drum-roll* £4078.28. This was done through Listers body shop, as they are the dealer I bought the car from. Now I don't know much about accident repair, but this seems astronomical considering the damage done. I'm going to Southam Bodies (Greg Howell) for a second opinion.

Thanks everyone. From the general consensus on here and at work, it looks like the best option is to go with her insurance (as they've said they'll pay) and choose a decent body shop that'll actually do a good job, especially with the pearl paint. I'll ring around a couple and go and visit (thanks Will and Deacon and others for the suggestions), and start to get some quotes in. I'll feedback so you can get the sweepstake going.