tvmaster
True Classic
Time to add that tray now
What did you do to your X1/9 today ?
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dllubin
Don
Yes, it fit perfectly. Thanks for supplying the excellent part. I cleaned it up with a rotary wire brush and it was good to go. I had planned on painting it originally but it cleaned up so well that I left it as is. I may revisit the decision if it starts to corrode but that area in general has stayed in good shape - must be the battery bag!
Jonohhh
True Classic
Well, after sitting for weeks, I finally got the X back to being operational. The brake job was super easy, as expected- most definitely the easiest I've ever done. Admittedly I only got the front right done, as thats what was keeping it from being drivable. The left front still has quite a bit of pad left, but I will replace them over spring break just to keep the axles the same. I was able to dig up some info on the pads- HB158 is the dimensional standard, and my beloved Hawk HPS 5.0 is avaliable in that compound, so one day I will likely look into sourcing some of those.
I also managed to get the interior back together, more than it has been. I am very impressed with the fitment and durability of the MWB radio blanking plate. The (seemingly) textured build plate they're using on their printer gives the part a nice textured finish. Not one that particularly matches the interior exactly- but much better than generic 3D printed layer lines. I found quite a few unprotected and loose wires behind the dash, seemingly related to the old radio. After wrapping these up and replacing the related fuses that may have blown... the clock no longer turns off whenever the indicators are activated. A clock and indicators simultaneously? That's some fancy living.
I also managed to get the interior back together, more than it has been. I am very impressed with the fitment and durability of the MWB radio blanking plate. The (seemingly) textured build plate they're using on their printer gives the part a nice textured finish. Not one that particularly matches the interior exactly- but much better than generic 3D printed layer lines. I found quite a few unprotected and loose wires behind the dash, seemingly related to the old radio. After wrapping these up and replacing the related fuses that may have blown... the clock no longer turns off whenever the indicators are activated. A clock and indicators simultaneously? That's some fancy living.
Bjorn Nilson
True Classic
They are looking good. I am searching for something similar for my 128 SL. Where did you buy them?
HI , got them on eBay , they were not much , seem to work ok.
dllubin
Don
They look good. Did they cover over the original mirror mount area and hide and/or use the original factory mounting holes? I still have my original 74 mirror which is showing it's age both on the mirror surface and front side. A passenger side mirror would be a useful upgrade as well.
When I did the paint job I welded all the holes, installed mirror where I could see and made new holes ,
Dr.Jeff
True Classic
Those mirrors are typically referred to as "California's". The original maker now has them made in China. So you can go directly to them through AliExpress for a great price.
I'm curious about the placement. You said you welded the original holes. Do you happen to know how the current location compares to the original one?
I ask because I will be installing some on my X and someone once mentioned they were not able to find a good location for the California mirror without visual interference.
I'm curious about the placement. You said you welded the original holes. Do you happen to know how the current location compares to the original one?
I ask because I will be installing some on my X and someone once mentioned they were not able to find a good location for the California mirror without visual interference.
dllubin
Don
I am wondering the same thing.
Dr.Jeff
True Classic
I've brought up this question a couple of times....ever since I read on the forum that a couple of people found them not friendly to use (when mounted in the stock location). However each time the response comes back that there were no issues. So I'm thinking they're not as bad as it may have once sounded. But I always appreciate more input.
Dr.Jeff
True Classic
Thanks.
"half inch in front of upright rail of window track"
So for reference in the pic (below), at the green arrow, the yellow line (mirror glass) is just before the red line upright rail)?
That would make sense because I seem to recall the complaint before was with mounting them using the stock holes. The upright channel (red line) was in the line of view. Therefore yours are a little rearward of stock?
Yes that’s right ,back side of mirror in line with yellow line .
zonker
Just Another FIAT Freak
Those mirrors look great but they scare me, because they do not give when you smack into them, like a stock or vitaloni tornado does. Be careful!
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Today LED headlights from Ebay, just the cheap ones. - 'Pair 7inch Round LED Headlights Hi-Lo Beam Projector For Volkswagen Beetle 50-79', they fit perfect and so far work fine.
Horn brackets are twisted from a P.O., straightened those out. Crimping new marker light spade connectors.
Ordered metric machine screw assortment kit to replace all the missing and incorrect sized screws.
Horn brackets are twisted from a P.O., straightened those out. Crimping new marker light spade connectors.
Ordered metric machine screw assortment kit to replace all the missing and incorrect sized screws.
fto1982
Daily Driver
Getting ready for summer fun! Valve adjustment and timing belt change. I needed 5 new shims to get to spec. Thank you Dan Sarandrea for your wonderful valve adjust write-up. I followed it to a T. I had a little issue with the valve tool not depressing the bucket down enough to slide the shim out. My remedy was to shape a thin piece of metal into the hook of the tool. This increased the depth the tool pushed down. This hack worked well.
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tvmaster
True Classic
We LOVE the Baby Tornado, blue, convex glass mirrors we got from MWB.