Dicky Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Decided to change my side lights as one of the original led versions I fitted a couple of years ago started to flicker. It's an easy job and its sunny outside so I'll have it done in a jiffy. No problem. What a pain in the arse it all is. First, getting the wheel off the ground is a pain cos the supplied jack and winder thingy are next to useless. Getting the liner out was also a pain cos the wheel liner securing clips had been destroyed by hapless mechanics and replaced by ty-wraps, self tapper screws and other stuff. Replacing the lamp was slightly less of a pain but as you know its a 50/50 chance you get the polarity right and naturally I failed on both replacements. Getting the liners back in is a greater pain cos you get most of the clips back in only to find that the last clip won't go in cos the holes not lined up so you have to remove them all again to free up a bit of slack. Then doesn't it start just get dark early and to add the final touch of aggravation to the experience doesn't it just start to rain as well. But you can't stop cos it's getting dark and even with your wind up torch which keeps running down cos the rechargeable batteries are nackered you carry on regardless. I'm now soaking wet, freezing cold, the arthritis has kicked in and I can't turn the remaining fixing screws in by hand. Finally it's done, just need to tidy up and get into a hot bath when the neighbour pulls up in his lovely warm car and wants to tell you at lenghth how hard his day's been. All to save a couple of quid by DIY. Well not any more matey!!!!!! The stealers can have all my dosh just give me peace and comfort from hear on un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dErZ Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Time for beers I think chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! but once you've had time to warm up and grab a beer it is satisfying knowing you've done it yourself and saved some money even if it's not that much :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The best part about DIY car servicing in the winter is..... you don't feel the pain when you graze your knuckles as it is too cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! I got half way through your first post and thought Victor Meldrew had signed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! I got half way through your first post and thought Victor Meldrew had signed up Not another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! I got half way through your first post and thought Victor Meldrew had signed up Victor Meldrew ! Ha ha ............an mear novice young man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! I got half way through your first post and thought Victor Meldrew had signed up Victor Meldrew ! Ha ha ............an mear novice young man ! Hey guys, he called me young man!!!! I like this chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 I too did this today, I fitted some 5k bulbs and changed my side lights. All was going well till I saw the main light outer casing( circular disk) sitting on the floor!!! FFS!!! i was lucky though as all the bits in the arch are OEM Dont give in just dont do any DIY'ing in the winter Why is it though that DIY things on the car always happen in the winter? Is it just me or is life just out to get me ! I got half way through your first post and thought Victor Meldrew had signed up Victor Meldrew ! Ha ha ............an mear novice young man ! Hey guys, he called me young man!!!! I like this chap Come on then lets get our d--ks out, I'm 65 but keep that to yourself most people believe I'm only 39. I'm sure you can't beat that. Policemen have looked like young kids to me for lots and lots of years now. Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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