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Making an alloy wheel out of a steel one. What could possibly go wrong :lol: Like the Russian way of thinking, "that's close enough, I say screw it" .V(

I've always put a bottle of BG244 or Archoil6400 additive in my Golf every year and felt this was sufficient for the miles I do which is about 4k - 5k a year. Is a carbon engine clean that much better and how so? Just curious as going to be giving the old girl a pamper after 14 years and 66k...

Impressive results if they're correct http://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/breakthrough-new-bosch-diesel-technology-provides-solution-to-nox-problem-155524.html

http://garagewire.co.uk/news/department-for-transport-puts-record-straight-on-vehicle-emissions-modifications Article on Garagewire about mechanics who modify vehicles beyond emissions regs could face unlimited fine but ultimately it's still down to the driver to make sure their vehicle is...

Nice idea, not sure I would ever need it but I can see how some drivers or companies would. On demand electric charging, say while you're at work, I can see a huge potential http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/102600/new-on-demand-fuel-service-will-fill-up-your-car-at-home

Will coffee shops be mandatory also as all I can see is a lot of people standing around waiting for there cars to charge up :lol...

Interesting developments going on to try and save diesel engines http://garagewire.co.uk/news/could-adblue-conversion-technology-save-diesel/

Found myself looking at this. What do you think Os, should I join the Saab ranks :rolleyes: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=987136634740100&id=283469701773467

My eldest daughter is 17 in December:woot: We're actively looking for her first car now to learn in as insurance companies don't want to insure her on my gp16 modified Golf. We've been offered from a family friend a Clio and insurance have said this model is fine and learner insurance would be...

Just wondered how all your projects are going. Do you have a progress chart like this?

So I've found in back of my garage this box of parts from my old Skyline and I know they were taken off when I had the Apexi induction hard pipe kit fitted. I really would like to know a)What the various bits are called b)Do they all go together and c)Do they have value. @SLEEPER and @Moff You...

This article popped up this morning. Any thoughts or more info http://carsandbikes24.com/advanced-new-camless-engine/?utm_source=Mechanic&utm_medium=Mechanic&utm_campaign=Mechanic

I've won a free remap on a facebook competition :woot: So should I get this DPF EGR delete at same time? I know about the MOT thing which put me off before but my MOT guy is not worried and many many people rave about the difference it makes. My DPF light is on quite often nowadays as it seems...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/road-tax-new-rules-could-cost-drivers-thousands-of-pounds-a6895396.html Thinking of buying a brand new car? This might make you think of what options you put on it

Porsche has released a new video with Mark Webber. Will it make people change their habits? http://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/video-mark-webber-cant-text-and-drive-can-jump-911-gt3-cup

Link to my business page with details of a brand new Sonos Connect unit and Play1 speaker that were ordered for an customer installation I did but were not required in the end. Selling at trade price :) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1661439897431426&id=1504316169810467

My battery on my Primastar is not holding as much charge. It's the original one fitted in 2005 so I take it it's done well. Question is I understand the 80ah starting bit and to get one same dimensions but what does the other information mean. I see a CCA rating ranging from 600 to 800 on...

Reading about this insurance app http://www.joltmycar.com/ Any thoughts, especially from our insurance sponsors. I already use a Mivue dash cam that records all GPS, speed and g force data. This app seems to say it will automatically send data and start filling in the insurance forms instantly...

Video of a classic £120000 Ford Mexico http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ripley-ram-raid-cctv-shows-thieves-8780850

Went with my Father in Law to test drive the new Mondeo yesterday. Thoughts? For all the hype of BMW quality and all I wasn't struck on it. Drove the petrol 1.5 ecoboost Titanium. 160hp but it sounds very course over 4000 revs, was gutless until you got to those revs and then it was lets say...

@SLEEPER and mines dream car is the Z Tune Skyline but this one must come a close second http://torque-gt.co.uk/auction/nissan-skyline-400r/ Many copies out there but this is the real thing <B

Found the Nissan Heritage museum has a online version. Those R30/31 models look so cool now http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/HERITAGE/skyline.html

I had a load rumbling noise from my Golf and thought a wheel bearing had gone. I took it to my mechanic friend and I had to change my tyres as the rear tyres had formed a sawtooth effect. Never heard of this before but the transformation is outstanding. The front wheel alignment was also 4...

I want to get a car journey DVR for my works van and car as theres an increase in incidents in this area. Does anyone use one now or had experience of them. Looking at Ebay and Maplins etc they seem to range from £25 - £300+. I narrowed down options to front and rear dual recording, GPS location...

Does the plastic cover on my 56plate Golf actually have a purpose? My one is loose and you can hear it vibrate so can I just take it off or does it do a job like heat shield or sound proof etc. If its just decorative I'll leave it off.

Now my Skyline has been gone for 9 months and I'm really missing the sensation of fitting new parts to my pride n joy. I know everyone said I wouldn't be able to stay away from the tuning scene. Now my mk5 Golf GT Tdi170 is great but a bit dull. Question is how far shall I take it. Remap -...

Does anyone know the weight of a R33 GTR gearbox with transfer box? Need the information to calculate an accurate pallet delivery charge as its on Ebay now. My kitchen scales don't go up far enough

OK I've sold my Skyline GTR and have to use my children chariot as my fun car aswell. Now the 170TDI engine is great as an effortless cruiser but not very exciting. Panel filter and custom remap is being booked for a power hike to around 200hp(ish) gain with a more flexible response and...

Some pics from events or just what I came across surfing the tinternet. Feel free to add what you have. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAXGuD_f3Kw www.youtube.com/watch?v=27NkTY8k5Co&list=FLdNfa1DBjRGB6NL5ftOrN7Q

Went to see some old friends at the annual Southern Region bbq in the New Forest last week. 31 Porsches turned up and 3 non Porsche including mine (yes we had a good laugh till I reminded them of Nurburgring records :amuse:) Some pics of the day

Saw this interesting prototype body at Sherborne show last weekend. Anyone seen this shape before or know what its built on? I spoke to the owner and was amazed at the powerplant and what he'd done :o It was a bit rough and required some more restoration but it drives :) Must be a nightmare...

Searched some threads on here but can anyone clarify for me. My nearest super unleaded supplier is a Tesco 12 miles away from me so probably over a gallon of fuel to just fill up and get back home. Can I use 95 ron fuel in a Skyline, although frowned upon, or will this mess up any ecu mapping or...

So who's liking the new Boxster? looks like Porsche have put in a bit of effort with the styling. Modest power gain but it will be lighter although don't know by how much. What do you think?

Well my 944 turbo went last February and I've not been on the forum much since as I've been in n' out of hospital for most of the year so I'm glad to see the back of 2011 to be honest! In August I picked up a Skyline R33 GTR V-Spec as I fancied something with a bit more room and was more modern...

The stunning new 918 RSR hybrid race car has just been shown at Detroit motor shown and what a beautiful piece of art it is. Not sure the flux capacitor in the passenger seat will catch on but what do you think? http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/detroit-2011-porsche-918-rsr-2011-01-10

Saw this at a show I went to at the weekend. Can't remember the make, Matsouka or something like that, anyway it's based on a Nissan Micra and that's probably the only time a Micra will draw so much attention :amuse: So what do you think?

On May 21st Poole Quay had there annual Porsches on the Quay night. 150 cars turned up this year and is one of the most popular attended themed nights that Poole Tourism promotes. Video of some of the cars here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo3zUrG-6eo (I didn't do the filming by the way but...

So who has £164,107 to spare on one of these Look at the stats, I need one of these in my life :love: 911 GT2 RS Technical specifications Cylinders 6 Displacement 3.600cm3 Max. power (DN) 620hp at rpm 6,500 Max.torque 700Nm at rpm 2,500 - 5,500 Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 Boost pressure 1.6...

Anyone had a go or even involved in the Drifting competitions people are doing on Forza 2 Xbox live. I've just joined up to Xbox Live and was watching some amazing Exhibiton Drift races on the King Cobra circuit and so now I'm having a practise getting the technique right. Just figuring out the...

Looking to restart on the body restoration again this year and found some bits that might look good. Been looking for a front splitter I like for a while and this one with the GT2 corner pieces look nice I think. Twin headlight conversion is interesting and the lights pop up only half the height...