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by jon5903
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 18

Re: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?

A Qatari royal possessing exclusive Porsches and Lamborghinis accumulated an outstanding debt of $620,000 at one of London's priciest hotels. Ironically, The Dorchester is currently auctioning his modest $31,000 Fiat hatchback, a vehicle that wouldn't even suffice for one nite in the hotel.
by jon5903
Mon Jul 06, 2026 5:27 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs
Replies: 7
Views: 11798

Re: Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs

Admitted defeat and had the last (final, I say!) piece attached to the gear surround after upgrading the gear knob and swapping out the slick steering wheel for this alcantara/perforated one. At least the inside is taken care of now; however, the AMG floor mats are 17 years old and could use a ...
by jon5903
Mon Jul 06, 2026 5:26 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs
Replies: 7
Views: 11798

Re: Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs

I have one more for the gear knob surround, and that's definitely it! However, I'll probably hold off on fitting it until Monday, when the car will have its new suspension, steering wheel, and six other parts to be installed.

Although they appear a little too glossy to be genuine carbon fibre, the ...
by jon5903
Mon Jul 06, 2026 5:24 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs
Replies: 7
Views: 11798

Chinese Plastic Carbon Fiber-Look Bits with Sticky Backs

I tried these on today and am still unsure if they are appropriate. I suppose they will be OK as long as I don't wear any more, but it's a slippery slope.
by jon5903
Wed Jun 24, 2026 10:57 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Shaft for the driver's side drive D3 6-speed
Replies: 7
Views: 68290

Re: Shaft for the driver's side drive D3 6-speed

Probably obtained from Euro Carparts, the seller had already installed the drive shafts before I bought my D3 6-speed.UK
by jon5903
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:02 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: We replace the X1 info screen.
Replies: 9
Views: 268

Re: We replace the X1 info screen.

;) ;) ;) ;)
by jon5903
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:01 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: We replace the X1 info screen.
Replies: 9
Views: 268

Re: We replace the X1 info screen.

iDrive is extremely user-friendly compared to touch screens. Just like you stated, you won't pass away too soon.😅
by jon5903
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:00 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: We replace the X1 info screen.
Replies: 9
Views: 268

Re: We replace the X1 info screen.

Seems good.
by jon5903
Tue Mar 10, 2026 9:58 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: We replace the X1 info screen.
Replies: 9
Views: 268

Re: We replace the X1 info screen.

Just like you, I'm not sure it will work with the current I Drive system, therefore I'd rather have another person or business do it. I am having trouble finding people in my immediate area (Chesterfield, Derbyshire).