Anderzander

Oh no ! We’ve been there ...! Take a break. Worst case isn’t the end of the world - but it’s clearly become a downer, so take some time away.

Well done Mikey! 😊

I had a tear like that on mine and took it to a local car upholsterer and they repaired it so you’d never know - they also put some padding on the frame to stop it happening again.

Does this help ? https://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/two-seat-retrim-kit.html You can select the different trim names and look at what they are...

Or more of it 😱

I just started mine in the garage and left it running for 20 mins - and I got 50 at cold idle and 25 when it was warm.

Hmm 🤔. I never drive on road like that - but certain off road routes I do drive off the torque at tick over. On the Td5 with anti stall and on the tdi too - seems I need rethink that. What are the recommended oil pressures for the Tdi? I got this from somewhere, but don’t know if it’s right: Cold idle 29 to 43 psi 2000 rpm 58 psi plus Hot idle 18 psi 2000 rpm 32 psi

You wouldn’t want to be paying this postage .... but at least you can see if it will fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232374127204

Even on a short span like that ?

Blimey - I thought you’d be using 3mm hardboard or something !

How will you hold in the lift insulation? Board it over? and if boards will you use a lighter one?

Crikey - one of those comments said their engine was 30mm further forward ...😮

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Googling now just brought some tests done of Bluetooth vs AirPlay - Bluetooth was the more efficient....

I’ve been thinking of a chargeable speaker on the basis I could use it in the garage, as an ICE set up in the 80”, and for when we go camping.

Well .... a concrete base and electrics are going to cost whatever they do - beyond that though you’ve got good quality doors and windows, insulation, good lighting, lots of sockets, lots and lots of floor space, and tons of headroom - so in real terms; I think there is no comparison to a prefab garage. Good investment in my mind ! and I look forward to that 110 flying together 😊

You can get very thick polycarbonate clear panels cut to size? https://www.theglazingshop.co.uk/multiwall-polycarbonate-sheets-sheeting.html

That looks great - a fair chunk of loft you’ve boarded out. Lots of space to put stuff 😊 If it’s not rude to ask / have you kept a tally on cost? It would be interesting to see how it has compared to a pre-fab garage.

Outstanding job James

The drain on this is right in the middle - what I’ve done before if have a tiny bit of pressure in there when I open it, in the hope it forces it all out ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

I bought it hardly used from someone - it’s a brand I’ve not heard off. I find it surprisingly useful - the belt is great for angle cut tube, and the disc works well for hand shaping. It’s surprisingly powerful. Somehow I imagine all your parts are cnc or plasma cut somehow though! 😊

Cleaned the compressor, found a nyloc nut to fix the new rubber foot, drained the oil, cleaned the level glass (first time it’s been clear for years), fresh oil - and it’s loads quieter ! 💕 and fits like it was made for it. I could get some sort of soundproof foam and put a bit on the underside of the shelf above - and maybe even make a removable cover for that side compartment with it on too. Something so satisfying about bringing improved order and function to things ...

Thanks 😊 A firewall is a good call .... before the bench I used to store all my aerosols and flammable liquids on a shelf I had there 😳 Funny how you can be blind to stuff like that - it was only when showing someone round that it dawned on me. So I’ve made a shelf at the other end of the shop where that all live now. The gaps were deliberate so I could run the wiring through there for the pillar drill and sander. Perhaps there is a way for me to put holes in a plate over there though 🤔 13hp sounds like it should translate into quite a bit of CFM 🙂

Done ! And done in ! 😂

Bench is coming along quite well. I’m definitely no joiner though and found it hard work to keep it remotely square. Big shelf to go in next to the little one - and then another little one to cut and fit in. The remaining gap is where the compressor will live. The top will be a nice high level to put the pillar drill and a bench sander.