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by Michael
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running an E Class diesel auto Qs
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: Running an E Class diesel auto Qs

tuscan_thunder wrote: Our Saab 9-3 lacks a little insulation: 20mins with some glass wool house insulation sorted that out.

excellent! PITA though!
by Michael
Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running an E Class diesel auto Qs
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: Running an E Class diesel auto Qs

Cheerrs...interesting reading :shock:
maybe I'll stick with my ancient passat.... Really want a luxobarge tho.... More research required :thumbsup
by Michael
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running an E Class diesel auto Qs
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Running an E Class diesel auto Qs

Guys, really fancy one so I test drove a new E220 CDI....mildly dissapointing sound insulation/road noise... Would a E270 or E320 CDI have more? Also do you know of anything to really watch out for if i go for a 5 yr old example.... Anyone delighted with theirs...?! And finally.....have they improve...
by Michael
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Burntisland
Replies: 18
Views: 1942

Re: Burntisland

Aberdour looks nice...not far from burntisland
by Michael
Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Have I just bought a lemon with HGF??
Replies: 8
Views: 1029

Re: Have I just bought a lemon with HGF??

Aaaaahhh cheers boys..... :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
by Michael
Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Real world difference of Exige & Elise
Replies: 24
Views: 2724

Re: Real world difference of Exige & Elise

My S2 NA Exige is likely to be up for sale shortly... I say likely since it hasn't been a sudden decision for me..... I find I am using it too little and too much on motorways now to properly justify it...especially while Im looking for a house....which Im not rushing into either.... Anyway, for me,...
by Michael
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Have I just bought a lemon with HGF??
Replies: 8
Views: 1029

Have I just bought a lemon with HGF??

Hi guys... just bought a wee run around for my other half....45000 miler 1999 Ford Ka..... Everythings great on it....except....Ive just removed the oil filler cap and there is the yellow emulsion we all fear with HGF.... there is oil around the cam cover.....may not be significant(?) The dipstip is...
by Michael
Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Wiper Blade - Fitment?
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: Wiper Blade - Fitment?

looks like its got all the bits you need
by Michael
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Project - Supercharger - Stage 2
Replies: 91
Views: 9776

Re: Project - Supercharger

tasty project! :thumbsup
by Michael
Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Driving an open top car can seriously damage your hearing!
Replies: 49
Views: 4273

Re: Driving an open top car can seriously damage your hearing!

A word of caution.... I wouldn't depend purely on ear plugs for protection from long exposures to excessive levels as I believe damage can still be done via the mastoid bone, which lies behind and below the ear. Ear defenders protect this.... :thumbsup one would think a helmet may protect but i reme...
by Michael
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Was it you ?
Topic: Red VX South gyle
Replies: 0
Views: 416

Red VX South gyle

Monday late afternooon....tidy car.... :D
maybe you saw the exige...
by Michael
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Apple iPhone as GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 1238

Re: Apple iPhone as GPS

Good stuff.... all reasurring :thumbsup

looking for a nice combo kit for car ...holder/charger/FM transmitter....got one from a stall today but promptly returned it as the sound quality wasnt good at all.
by Michael
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Apple iPhone as GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 1238

Apple iPhone as GPS

anyone using it for navigation....?

it struggles to accurately state my location with the installed google earth as it is without it having to handle extra software during a journey :roll:
by Michael
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice on PFI Karting Circuit....?
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Re: Advice on PFI Karting Circuit....?

ta for the advice....

all makes sense really! its not rocket science

ill watch the youtube vids a few more times and put it to bed
by Michael
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice on PFI Karting Circuit....?
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Advice on PFI Karting Circuit....?

Guys, I have a corporate race on at the PFI international karting circuit in Lincolnshire....my girlfriend and i won the Edinburgh heat at Raceland and the this is the final....yey! :D Watched some youtube vids on and it looks frankly mental.... :shock: Anyone been on it and has some advice? Im sure...