Jake. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Do neither. Depin the plug and get some new pins or a whole new plug. No ugly joins then. (thats assuming you can get new plugs) I agree. But it was a multiple choice question and I couldn't even exactly put my own answer in haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 GR8 turbo Jake. I raced an S2 Lotus Elan today. Got beaten. Want an Elan now. So unbelievably cool - no idea what it was running but it had a 3" pipe straight out the back centred, was an absolute rocket. Great to watch him carry on down the M25 and bully all the BMWs and Audis into the middle lane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah, I do wonder if it was my inadequate driving over 2 days that caused it Sounds phenomenal hahaha, wonder if there's footage of it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) GR8 turbo Jake. I raced an S2 Lotus Elan today. Got beaten. Want an Elan now. So unbelievably cool - no idea what it was running but it had a 3" pipe straight out the back centred, was an absolute rocket. Great to watch him carry on down the M25 and bully all the BMWs and Audis into the middle lane. Sounds fun! I smashed an M3 today for about 10 miles down the A30. Ruined him in the corners, let him catch up on the straights then made sure he couldn't over take then ruined him again at everything roundabout, corner and braking point along the A30. Pulled into the Shell at Camberly and I was already leant against my car, in my suit with my shades on filling up. He pulled next to me and said "that was fun, obviously you've done a lot of work to that S3. Is it a 2L?" "Nah, 1.8." "What's that then? 330bhp on a map? Mines 340." "No, 290." "Oh..." "Nice M3, my friends got one just like it." /conversation. Why AM I such a fanny? Edited July 3, 2014 by Pashley26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) What happened there was you beat someone without any talent or bollocks Edited July 3, 2014 by JD™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What happened there was you beat someone without any talent or bollocks Probably. I'm just so glad I didn't buy an M3. You driven one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yea, I wouldn't have one ironically. Although it's been put off, the Porsche is still next on the list. Bloody wedding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 996...996...996...carrera 4 s...carrera 4 s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ommnomonnpmmnomjombomz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Cayman S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Gayman S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobinJI Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Been away for a week so to play catch-up: That evo's front end needs painting, the panels being carbon doesn't make them being the wrong colour look any less silly, otherwise, good work. Nice videos on track Adam/Greetings. Adam, nothing wrong with 'ruined' lowered cars, you're not having to drive or buy them and it makes the owner happy. It sucks that everyone's coolant's falling out. Mark, how on earth did they justify not covering that on warranty? And regarding the solder vs crimps, on a lambda sensor it's pretty irrelevant, the wires are multi-strand stainless and a MASSIVE ball-ache to solder even if he wanted to. Personally I much prefer soldered joint, but yeah, they need supporting to stop fatigue damage over time. I drove to Anglesey and back this week in the Scirocco which is about 300 miles each way, mostly motorway. I felt fresh and decent after both drives, the car didn't miss a beat and I managed 37mpg despite spending decent lengths of time at naughty speeds. As a bonus, I counted 3 phumbs up from random cars, several nods and smiles and at least 3 different people taking pictures as they passed me/I passed them. A random mk2 golf convoyed with me for ~50 miles then gave a flash and a wave when he turned off. I really do love that car. Must chase up the new doors/wing I found for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 If you gave a car key to the relevant car manufacturer, would they be able to find the associated car registration number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Don't buy a 996 911. they're over rated. Too soft the the track. Not practical or good enough for the road. Friend of mine had a lovely 996 years ago, decided it wasn't all that. Sold it and bought an m3, and LOVED it. fast forward 10 years, and he decided to give it another try, and bought a mint 996 C4. 5 months later, it's for sale again, and he can't work out why he even bothered. going back to an E46 m3 this time. he said the 996 was utterly shit on track, and a pain in the arse on the road. general all round faul. They're FULL of problems, engine failures etc etc, the 996 just isn't much good, unless it's a turbo or gt3 with the metzger engines. Cheap for a reason. buy something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 If you gave a car key to the relevant car manufacturer, would they be able to find the associated car registration number? The key itself probably fits loads of cars. If its semi modern the chip inside is the main security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I noticed today when i'm in the drivers seat and the engine is off, if I put the passenger window down a bit, the window motor makes the car wobble hahahaha Absolutely love this little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Sorry for spamming tf again. Thought i'd update seeing as though no ones really posting, my car's going to be the next A3 I did take quite a few before and after pictures but they sadly got deleted from my camera. But i've done a few little niggly things that needed sorting. First of all I wet sanded the rear number plate light as it was, like the headlights, all dull and faded. This is the best before pic I can get after them deleting... DSCN2160 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2162 by dann2707, on Flickr And afterwards! DSCN2209 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2210 by dann2707, on Flickr Then fitted a brighter boot light as the one in there was shocking. Luckily had a few lying around. DSCN2189 by dann2707, on Flickr This one fit nice and snug though (sort of) DSCN2190 by dann2707, on Flickr Ridiculously bright too! DSCN2191 by dann2707, on Flickr I then thoroughly cleaned the door and boot shuts as they were a little minging. Put down a layer of wax too just to be sure and make cleaning in the future easier. DSCN2211 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2212 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2213 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2214 by dann2707, on Flickr Then took a pic at night with the numberplate light after it being polished and waxed. The camera makes it look stupidly glaringly bright but it's not in real life Then finally I took some pics today in my Dad's work car park. DSCN2204 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2207 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2205 by dann2707, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 You should have fit a dimmer number plate light stealth mode activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It sucks that everyone's coolant's falling out. Mark, how on earth did they justify not covering that on warranty? They did in the end - the owner dude appeared to realise they were harshing my vibe maaaaan so I just left it with them. About 2hrs later they gave me a call and they'd fitted a seemingly new thermostat housing. It's all been fine so far, although my syringe wouldn't quite fit into the top of the header tank so I haven't been able to remove the excess coolant they put in there yet. Also needs yet more oil, which is a slight concern... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 My rear end slides way too easy in the rain. I just bought new front tyres. Excellent priorities. Top work. Seriously though, I am a silly boy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 My rear end slides way too easy in the rain. I just bought new front tyres. Excellent priorities. Top work. Seriously though, I am a silly boy. way too easy= fun but still controllable or how can I drive it on the road like this easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Fun but controllable, I guess. It just has very little rear end traction for various reasons! I'm a lot more comfortable with oversteer than understeer. Understeer scares me a lot. Thankfully the front end of my car is surprisingly well planted, for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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