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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts |  Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 11:58:26  
| I run mine on 36 psi (2.5 bar), never noticed signs of uneven wear or loss of grip.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V |  |
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 15:25:55
| Great turnout today at the Bromley Pageant from the usual no show of SAABs to 10  Good on everyone and hopefully we will get even more next year... with the same weather please 
Attention!
1977 96L Opal Green
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tommygoldy
V4 Fan
146 Posts | Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 20:12:59
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Originally posted by Zagato
Great turnout today at the Bromley Pageant from the usual no show of SAABs to 10 Good on everyone and hopefully we will get even more next year... with the same weather please
Sorry I missed you but nice to see RUF looking good. | |
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Borstlap
V4 Fanatic
Norway
334 Posts | Posted - 08 Jun 2014 : 23:02:22
| quote:
Originally posted by melle
I run mine on 36 psi (2.5 bar), never noticed signs of uneven wear or loss of grip.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V
I did on the front tires that came off of the Sonett. They were really worn down. In the middle there was maybe 1mm left, on the sides it was at least 2. Of course it could be that I am cornering it a bit harder  .
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 09 Jun 2014 : 08:13:00
| Sure about that, I drive like a granny.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 07:41:15
| Great pics..you parked next to Camilla (my old 2stroke)
'72 95 (The Flying Banana),'72 96(Bridget),'72 96 (green one)'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica) | |
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 08:00:48
| She is lovely John. I first saw her and Steve about 4 years ago. I didn't realise how sound she was and being an ex Pat Moss car with a story is great. Have you a link to your blog about your restoration of her - have to say I can't believe you let her go John, you must have been gutted. Steve has done quite a bit of work on her and she looks fine.
To get back to V4's Old pics from Steve and Guys rallying days!
1977 96L Opal Green
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 08:10:24
| Has anyone ever managed to repair old wing mirrors when they become stiff and are bent too far?
Interesting question for the experts. What different types of mirror are there with differing markings. Mine have a black plastic insert with Frese written on them - others are different.
1977 96L Opal Green
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2558 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 09:12:04
| They can be taken apart - carefully.
Prise out the plastic edge that holds in the mirror glass, then remove the glass, there should be a large spring behind it. Then you'll see the bolt that holds the two parts of the mirror together. This will be rusty and is the reason there's no movement left. Clean it up as best as you can - throw in some grease, bash out the dents and put it all back together.
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 16:20:00
| Brilliant, many thanks Simon, that's the most productive half hour I've spent in a long time, did both sides and they are almost as good as new 
Dent & hole free now
Next job is to fit the clock and map light. If anyone knows of a later type clock with orange hands I would be interested as I sold the one I had 
1977 96L Opal Green
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2558 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 17:00:48
| I might have a spare clock, sure it had orange hands...
Really pleased you fixed your wing mirrors - they look great! | |
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2558 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 17:03:05
| | By clock, I assume you're talking speedo, rather than an orange-handed version of the dash clock you've got pictured? | |
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 17:54:10
| Not a speedo but the later type clock similar to the one pictured above but with orange hands.
1977 96L Opal Green
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Edited by - Zagato on 10 Jun 2014 17:55:33 | |
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tommygoldy
V4 Fan
146 Posts | Posted - 10 Jun 2014 : 21:45:53
| quote:
Originally posted by UK_Sub
They can be taken apart - carefully.
Prise out the plastic edge that holds in the mirror glass, then remove the glass, there should be a large spring behind it. Then you'll see the bolt that holds the two parts of the mirror together. This will be rusty and is the reason there's no movement left. Clean it up as best as you can - throw in some grease, bash out the dents and put it all back together.
Easy
I need a new edge plastic trim for one of mine, it's gone brittle and crumbled. Any ideas? | |
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 12 Jun 2014 : 08:56:12
| I think I have a clock, would be willing to swap but not sure of its condition. I'll have a look later today.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V | |
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'RUF' my opal green shocker!
