550 Rebuild and Running Report
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ENZ525
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Today I tackled a job that has been niggling me every time I get behind the wheel,
( and sometimes even when not driving ! )
Puckered leather on the airbag/steering wheel.
Probably one of the simplest jobs I have undertaken...
1) Lower drivers window
2) Isolate battery
3) Remove airbag by undoing the 2 screws from behind (security torx head)
4) Disconnect cable connector
5) carefully peel back leather
6) Remove all traces of old glue and clean
7) Apply new glue to both surfaces
8) Enjoy a nice cuppa whilst waiting for glue to touch dry
9) Press leather firmly back into place
10) Reassemble
Whole process took less than 1 1/2 hours and I was taking my time...
Many thanks for the workshop space, tools and tea Roberto
Some before, during and after pics...
( and sometimes even when not driving ! )
Puckered leather on the airbag/steering wheel.
Probably one of the simplest jobs I have undertaken...
1) Lower drivers window
2) Isolate battery
3) Remove airbag by undoing the 2 screws from behind (security torx head)
4) Disconnect cable connector
5) carefully peel back leather
6) Remove all traces of old glue and clean
7) Apply new glue to both surfaces
8) Enjoy a nice cuppa whilst waiting for glue to touch dry
9) Press leather firmly back into place
10) Reassemble
Whole process took less than 1 1/2 hours and I was taking my time...
Many thanks for the workshop space, tools and tea Roberto
Some before, during and after pics...
Easyplan66
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Nice job, it's the details that matter to me as well, I think we are all the same on cars like these.......some people just don't understand when you are cleaning the ends of your exhaust pipes
ENZ525
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Hi Enzo, actually I did that at Grimaldi's, and borrowed some of Roberto's glue, he said it was the best thing to use
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Hello , 5/2011 .Thank you bay, she looks even nicer now! just had a brand new set of wheels and tyres fitted, and had the calipers rebuilt
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How long have you had yours?
The calliper for Fiorano package is red !
The story of my Italian
http://www.ferrarista.fr/articles.h...-000-kilomètres-en-ferrari-550-maranello-r537
ENZ525
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Hello , 5/2011 .
The calliper for Fiorano package is red !
The story of my Italian
http://www.ferrarista.fr/articles.h...-000-kilomètres-en-ferrari-550-maranello-r537
Hello bay, you are right, the fiorano caliper should be red...and it once was, but on mine it is yellow now
maybe one day, it will go back to red
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Hey Andy, wheels are OEM, so looks no different (except a lot shinier),
but I am trying bridgestone RE050A tyres, up to this point I have only ever used Pirelli Pzero Rosos, so will be interesting to see how I get on,
so far am very happy, but only done about 50 miles...
ENZ525
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Hello , 5/2011 .
The calliper for Fiorano package is red !
The story of my Italian
http://www.ferrarista.fr/articles.h...-000-kilomètres-en-ferrari-550-maranello-r537
I will have to take some time and try to read the story properly, but looks great in the pics...
The old reims pits shot brought back memories
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Good work, Enzo, and very gratifying too, I should imagine.
Bet she looks the dog's nuts with the new wheels and fresh calipers. Are you going to BIAMF? Be good to see you and the car there.
Bet she looks the dog's nuts with the new wheels and fresh calipers. Are you going to BIAMF? Be good to see you and the car there.
bay
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I will have to take some time and try to read the story properly, but looks great in the pics...
The old reims pits shot brought back memories
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I've seen this place a few time in photo shoots - where is this ?