So you can chuck the ear plugs now? 
Tony.
Tony.
What have you bought for your Zed this week?
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Certainly don't need the radio as loud
Good news mate.
Tony.
Tony.
Hi Tony.
I had a bit of a busy morning, but here are some pics:
P.S. - Looking at the photos made me realise I need to thoroughly clean the inside of the car.
It does sound much better than the Pioneer head unit I had there before.
I suppose a change to the pre-amp and newer speakers would make the Pioneer sound better, but I like the originality of the CD43. Besides, when driving above 60 MPH I can't barely hear the ration anyway… It's just for looks.
Those screw heads look as though they’re quite soft. Plan 1 try gently tapping a Torx bit into the head, or 2 drill the head off, then remove the rest of the screw withe Mole grips once the unit is removed.
Tony.
Tony.
@Mus Musculus - this + a tiny drop of superglue - wait 10 minutes - remove. Works every time for me.
The heads look soft, but they are not. I tried to tap a slightly larger torx bit, but it went nowhere. So, I thought I would try a flat screw bit and indent the top and bottom, also no go.
The opening is so small that even with a long nose Mole grip I couldn't turn the screw. So, in the interest of science, I just went for violence.
I just hammered a fat screw bit against the buggers until the fascia started to come out, the used a couple of plastic trim removal bars to leverage the radio out. The screw gave away enough for the radio to come out, but it is clear the issue is that they had gone in at an angle.
With the radio out now (awkward position in the dash) I hope I will have more leverage and options to take the screws out.
I wish I had seen this before I went mental on the screws...
Anyway, with the radio out now I will try your suggestion. Thanks.
Note: It's likely I will glue my fingers to something… I always do when using superglue.
Yeah. I know how this goesI wish I had seen this before I went mental on the screws...
Anyway, with the radio out now I will try your suggestion. Thanks.
Note: It's likely I will glue my fingers to something… I always do when using superglue.
I've gone full hog on the radio:
And the little bastards are off, ready for the Dremel
Since I got to this point, I might as well replace the LEDs with some red ones...
And the little bastards are off, ready for the Dremel
Since I got to this point, I might as well replace the LEDs with some red ones...
Just arrived. Dual USB C port ordered from Race German.
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Ahh you cant beat a bit of brute force and ignorance works every time
Stephen.
Stephen.
My front right caliper was binding a little so as they are cheap I decided to replace them both. Good aftermarket ones, from eBay. Pads and disks were still good but got some new Big Red pad clips. Might have a crack at refurbing the old original ones at some point. My local charged me less than an hours labour to replace and bleed.
Yes I know the wheels need a clean
Yes I know the wheels need a clean
I‘d have had those painted before fitting them.
Tony.
Tony.
I‘d have had those painted before fitting them.
Tony.
I did think about it..but since I am selling the car soon anyway I thought I’d leave as stock. I’ll paint the ones I took off when I refurb them for sure.
Ah, didn't realise you were selling it mate.
Tony.
Tony.