Hi I upgraded my front brakes on my 850 t5 to 302mm If I remember correctly I used the carriers and callipers from a p1 v70r and fitted v70r discs and pads was straight forward just bolt on (and...
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Hi I upgraded my front brakes on my 850 t5 to 302mm If I remember correctly I used the carriers and callipers from a p1 v70r and fitted v70r discs and pads was straight forward just bolt on (and...
Thanks do you mean underneath the trims or under wheel arch liners?
Hi I posted this on the 850 room aswell
I was wondering if anyone has any tips on removing the front bumper to replace my front wings on my 855 t5 it's just I have an r bumper and don't want to...
Hi does anyone have any tips on how to remove a front bumper on an 850 I think it's about time I tidyed my t5 up and I want to replace my rusty front wings and I have an r front bumper and really...
Thanks for your opinions lads
And as it's not costing me anything sitting on my drive I'm thinking I will just keep her for a while and when the light nights come give her a little tlc maybe some...
Hi what do you guys think I've got an 855 t5 in manual with genuine miles reading 107000 sporting an 850r front bumper and v70r comet wheels and front disc conversion and Rica mapped ecu she starts...
Just another idea for you might be wrong but on the safe side I'd also check the caliper mounting bolts to see if they have worked a little loose now brakes are bedded in and had some heat in them...
Just an idea but have you checked your abs reluctor rings they might be corroded and making the abs pump work overtime as it won't be sending a true signal which may be more noticeable at lower...
I've been with footman James on my 855 t5 for nearley 4 years now always been the cheapest and best value for money that I found I'd highly recomend them
A few weeks ago when we had the storms and a lot of us were underwater i miss judged how deep the flooded road was i drove through and although i was being carefull i must have hit it around 20mph...
Good work getting it sorted I must admit my car was stood for a while with a dry tank and I'm sure the pump runs louder now than it used to
and when i read this thread about it im lucky it didn't...
I'm glad I'm not the only one then lol at least i think I've decided on which way to go (i think) im thinking instead of going for 19t I've found a 16t brand new with angled flange for £200 deliverd...
Hi I thought I'd just post this for the crack so bear with me because I know it sounds daft and a bit sad but I think I'm getting a bit of a problem
in that for some reason latley I seem to be...
Well picked up some much needed body panels up in matching paint code today and in surprisingly good condition and at a fair price very happy
I picked up both front wings drivers door drivers rear...
As above the trace light will probably be down to corroded abs rings I had an auto 850 t5 a couple of years ago and the abs light was on and tracs light sometimes came on under hard acceleration...
I'm try to upload some pics on sunday while I'm changing the wings
Just remembered I also changed the abs rings not exactly exciting but as tesco keeps telling us every little helps lol and at least my brakes dont judder or lock up when heavy breaking now which is...
Good looking 855 man very cool im on sorting mine aswell at the min hopefully it will be looking as tidy as this soon
good work mate
Quck update she passed the mot only needing track rod ends a couple of bulbs and windscreen wipers I have also changed the rear discs and pads for good measure as they were past their best and today...
Thanks mate I know I thought someone would be intrested in the fact I'm saving my car from the scrapers
I might be wrong but I feel like if it's not an r it doesn't matter and no one cares but Id...
Mot in morning got a new battery in get new thermostat and temperature sensor in yesterday running like new fingers crossed she will pass
Just read my thread and just thought id add i meant live again stupid predictive txt useless man
Thought I'd just do a quick update scince I posted I was going to sort out my t5 I've been tempted by a couple of cars in eBay an 850r which I think is the same one that's on here in the classified...
Thanks for the intrest lads I'm hoping to get a start on her next week il keep you posted with my progress
After looking through hundreds of car adverts for what seems like forever and not finding anything that floats my boat I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather have my old unloved t5 than anything...