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by mikeyr
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wheels again
Replies: 9
Views: 2461

Re: Wheels again

Ps you'll need to get the right wheel nuts for them, alloy ones are often tapered and steel ones aren't
by mikeyr
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wheels again
Replies: 9
Views: 2461

Re: Wheels again

I went for some 16 inch CX3 wheels that were being sold locally. Only issue was they were 95 tyres all round but two of them needed replacing anyway so got 98 running on the back, no issues with them after a few months and certainly more grip than the ones before. https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum...
by mikeyr
Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Blacked out door pillars
Replies: 5
Views: 2236

Re: Blacked out door pillars

Really like that, looks more modern. =D>
by mikeyr
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: How much rust is too much rust?
Replies: 4
Views: 1506

Re: How much rust is too much rust?

Looking at the prices for Bongo's I think you'd be on a winner with a sorted engine and a full respray - that's got to be just as good as a fresh import and prices for those seem astronomical. Ours is a bit rough around the edges but solid - doesn't stop me thinkng eveyr so often how awesome it woul...
by mikeyr
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air con valve locations
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Re: Air con valve locations

Thanks both - was easy to locate both, not dificult to find once undone two clips on the air intake scoop. Of course when they pressure tested it it dropped a couple of bar pretty quickly. Money refunded though so can't complain, took them an hour of tests so not really a money maker. Heads up, ATS ...
by mikeyr
Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air con valve locations
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Re: Air con valve locations

Thanks Ian, I guess they'll need both ports to recharge so I'll take this info too!
by mikeyr
Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air con valve locations
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Air con valve locations

Hi folks, have my Freda going in tomorrow morning for a regas, one of those free if it can't hold the pressure jobs, at ATS euromaster for about £35. Now I know they won't have the Bongo in their system but I've found the refrigerant and oil amounts on here. But is it obvious where the valves are fo...
by mikeyr
Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: 3 kids 2 dogs - space?
Replies: 8
Views: 4904

Re: 3 kids 2 dogs - space?

by the way, echo g8dhe's thoughts on space, for some trips we might take the car as well to a) carry stuff and b) give options to spend day away from site without packing up everytime
by mikeyr
Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: 3 kids 2 dogs - space?
Replies: 8
Views: 4904

Re: 3 kids 2 dogs - space?

We went for our first weekend recently and had 2 adults, 1 kid and 2 dogs. It is a squeeze for humans/dogs downstairs, we have a rear conversion, and they slept on our feet :D The bed is longer with front seats folded forward too (we filled the space with bags and pillows for sleeping) but I think y...
by mikeyr
Fri May 14, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Thinking of joining the Bongo world
Replies: 40
Views: 6790

Re: Thinking of joining the Bongo world

No expert on the subject but think both of those are outgoing electrics... https://www.towbar2u.com/news/towbars-what-is-the-difference-between-single-twin-electrics/ " WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Single – With single electrics, your car is wired so that it will only power the lights of your carava...
by mikeyr
Fri May 14, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: New alloys
Replies: 2
Views: 2137

Re: New alloys

Thanks! Next job is to polish up the faded headlights...
by mikeyr
Thu May 06, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: New alloys
Replies: 2
Views: 2137

New alloys

Well, Can say that a set of 16" CX3 wheels fit nicely and some nice Bridgestone Turanzas all round (99 load rating) have made it quieter and grippier. The old steelies and hubcaps (top picture) are off to a good home this week.
old steelies.jpg
new alloyus.jpg
by mikeyr
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Get me some (wheel) nuts!
Replies: 2
Views: 1926

Re: Get me some (wheel) nuts!

Actually, at risk of sounding very dumb, presumably I just google Cx3 wheel nuts rather than Bongo wheel nuts, right?
by mikeyr
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Get me some (wheel) nuts!
Replies: 2
Views: 1926

Get me some (wheel) nuts!

Hi folks, I've hopefully managed to get hold of set of Mazda CX3 alloys which are the same size fitment as rx8 so should be good for the Freda. However, currently have steel wheels and will need some alloy wheel nuts I believe to replace current steel ones. I'm guessing OEM ones will be expensive so...
by mikeyr
Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: The Showroom, Clarence Place Pontypool
Replies: 4
Views: 4028

Re: The Showroom, Clarence Place Pontypool

Have no experience with them but when looking they had lots of adverts listed but we were put off by the (admittedly small) sample size of google reviews which are all 1 star. Plus a search on here was enough to make me have second thoughts. But maybe others on here have had much more favourable int...

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