So time for me to start my own journal to track how this car progresses with me....
This S50 was owned by a number of previous forum members before finding its way into my possession via a Lotus dealer in Henley on Thames.
A few photos of it as it was at the point of purchase...
Chosen for it's colour & spec - Estoril blue paint, blue/black interior & Cruise control were "must have's". HK & Sunroof were "desirable.
This car has all the above & being able to trace it's history via this forum was a very added bonus.
I plan to make full use of this car - so it needs to work not only as a piece of automotive history, but also as a daily driver - cruise, Bluetooth, phone & cup holders etc., all very much required.
Things I have initially resolved to address:
- Reinstate the chrome
- Reinstate the estroil "ears" on the steering wheel
- Get the wheels back to silver (possibly high-gloss chrome powdercoat finish)
- Address the MOT advisiories
- Sort the non-functioning Bluetooth on the sony headunit, and look to replace with original BMW radio or something more period
- Install an armrest
- Get a boot carpet so my dog doesn't mess it up too much!
- Install a Brodit phone holder
- Get a spare wheel
- Get it through bodyshop to sort beginnings of rust on sill covers & tailgate
- Get the clutch hose upgrade
- Get some suspension upgrades sorted
- Upgrade the headlamps to "facelift" spec & install some stronger bulbs
- Repair damage to driver's side door card (or replace)
- Repair wobby passenger side wing mirror glass.
- Replace a missing headlamp washer nozzle
- Replace the "slow" clock with a voltmeter
- Hard wire a dashcam
Am umming & ahhing about whether to replace the gearknob with an original BMW illuminated one, but I quite like the chrome one fitted so that may stay.
A few updates to add in the next posts - will try to keep this up to date.
This S50 was owned by a number of previous forum members before finding its way into my possession via a Lotus dealer in Henley on Thames.
A few photos of it as it was at the point of purchase...
Chosen for it's colour & spec - Estoril blue paint, blue/black interior & Cruise control were "must have's". HK & Sunroof were "desirable.
This car has all the above & being able to trace it's history via this forum was a very added bonus.
I plan to make full use of this car - so it needs to work not only as a piece of automotive history, but also as a daily driver - cruise, Bluetooth, phone & cup holders etc., all very much required.
Things I have initially resolved to address:
- Reinstate the chrome
- Reinstate the estroil "ears" on the steering wheel
- Get the wheels back to silver (possibly high-gloss chrome powdercoat finish)
- Address the MOT advisiories
- Sort the non-functioning Bluetooth on the sony headunit, and look to replace with original BMW radio or something more period
- Install an armrest
- Get a boot carpet so my dog doesn't mess it up too much!
- Install a Brodit phone holder
- Get a spare wheel
- Get it through bodyshop to sort beginnings of rust on sill covers & tailgate
- Get the clutch hose upgrade
- Get some suspension upgrades sorted
- Upgrade the headlamps to "facelift" spec & install some stronger bulbs
- Repair damage to driver's side door card (or replace)
- Repair wobby passenger side wing mirror glass.
- Replace a missing headlamp washer nozzle
- Replace the "slow" clock with a voltmeter
- Hard wire a dashcam
Am umming & ahhing about whether to replace the gearknob with an original BMW illuminated one, but I quite like the chrome one fitted so that may stay.
A few updates to add in the next posts - will try to keep this up to date.
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