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Hello everyone Been a very very long time since posting and I haven't forgotten you guys! I had a right result last week my old car the vauxhall vectra was a lepper in car form so very pleased to see the back of it! (Cluth, Injector and Electrics Failure) So I found a new car on facebook and...

Anyone ever looked into these? I may be the first on the website but I'm saving up to convert my dirty diesel into a Diesel/Hydrogen Hybrid only costs 400 quid and significantly improved the MPG been told by the bloke who does it to expect a minimum of a 25% increase in overall MPG maybe...

Evening all! Long time no speak, need some advice been told by someone I know well that it could be beneficial to the engine of the Vectra if I disable the EGR Valve on the car. Has anyone done this or heard of this and could it benefit or bugger the engine???

Hi guys So this Vectra I bought back in may, basically I've been had by the dealership and because it is on finance for me to get my money back they would like to see an inspection report of the issues. How much do they normally cost?? To sum up my issues since may here is a list of them...

Hi guys Long time no speak been no end of issues with my Vectra. I have just recently done the break pads and when we released the piston holding the pads together me & my brother noticed that half of the brake caliper was missing. It isn't currently affecting my breaking but it is very...

Hi gang been away for a while in work constantly and also in the garage a lot dealing with my 3 Series which I must break sad news has died! I had enough of the constant work needed doing (Gearbox went, ABS needed sorting, Wishbone on the front end, Both bushes were replaced) among other works...

Tron Style Interior Hey guys I have had a genius idea influenced by West Coast Customs. Basically I am a huge Sci-fi geek I love all things Star Trek, Tron and Doctor Who. Basically the jist of the idea is to take a custom interior they did for an audi R8 what was Tron themed and make an...

Hi guys query I'll be sorting new tyres in Jan because the tracking is out slightly. Could you recommend a garage what could sort this for me? Also how costly would it be?

Got to say was a pleasure today meeting you ywo. Disappointed no one else turned out tbh. We should do one in spring maybe get a few more faces out? Btw would love to see the pic of the car. And was really impressed with 'The Beast' she is a fine specimen of how to mod a car

Lydden Race Course To Be Upgraded looks like my Local race circuit is to be expanded and it is to host the world rally cross championships in the next few years! http://www.dover-express.co.uk/Massive-expansion-planned-Lydden-Hill-circuit/story-20258239-detail/story.html Always fancied a...

Hey guys Finally! the MOT Passed today! New springs on the rear and fitted a Sportex Jap Exhaust system (pics to come) So there is a few bits I need to sort on it. The Rear View mirror will not stay attached!! :mad: annoyingly! There is a bit of tired looking paint and a poor job done on...

Hey lads possibly now the start of my bmw driving life. Got insured for an eye watering amount. Took in for n Mot and it failed on 2 things. Offside rear coil spring broken And Rear box exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases. :( Ordered the new spring n my brother has a...

Do these actually help? looking at getting these for the bimmer http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/4-x-winter-tyres-for-bmw/1039923362#photo-content But for a RWD car known for being terrible on ice and snow how much of a difference will they make? Is it a false economy on these?

Hey guys Since my return to the forum I have noticed an alarming dip in activity on here guys. What's happened I miss the numerous threads being constantly updated!! :cry:

Finally got some pics up of the bad boy I really cannot fault this for 271.00 Runs sound everything there was a issue which I resolves where the Water in the Expansion tank bubbled but it was just ultra low on the levels and has resolved it self now

Hi guys one of the small number of things to sort on the car is I have a problem with 2 locks on the Car the driver side and boot you stick the key in and it will not budge for love or money. The passenger side works perfectly! Will I need to replace the whole Cylinder or play with the...

Evening old beans Picking up the 316i tomorrow wanted to check what should I look for when examining the bimmer? For warning signs

Hi guys just bought a bargain a bmw 316i for £271.00 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200982350883?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#cvip_desc A few minor things but for this price cannot complain

Selling this for my Brother in Law! Is also on gumtree.com but offering it cheaper on here Make: Citroen Model: Saxo VTR Engine size: 1590 CC (1.6) Year: 2000 Description: Here we have a great condition looked after Citroen Saxo VTR. with 10 months MOT and 4 Months Tax 3 door...

So yeah I accidentally made myself highest bidder on this I highly doubt it will come in but what a bargain if it does http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIFINISHED-PROJECT-HYUNDAI-COUPE-1-6-HIGHLY-CUSTOM-MODIFIED-CAR-/251299812099?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a82a2d303&autorefresh=true will...

Help with Ideas on a garage ( For my Degree) hey guys well I am doing a business degree and part of it is to assess the viability of businesses which leads me to an idea. For people who want to modify there cars in the proper fashion but have no access to the tools there would be an...

Alrite guys As I am now back with fury I thought I would share an excellent place to get parts from which is remarkably cheaper than UK go to www.aliexpress.com you can get stuff from china anything car related me and the father in law got a lightbar for his front bumper of the Disco on here...

Alrite boys so that scooby I was given the green light to buy off the owner well I went to hand over 500 notes tonight for the car but as I was there the police came and impounded it saying its now evidence in connection to drug related crimes and arrested the guy selling it as well. So back...

Alrite lads so this is the car I am all set to buy its just round the corner from me I have test driven it and got to say its brilliant. Shame its FWD for a scooby was hoping for AWD but I will happily settle so I can brag I have a Scooby! :D for £400 you can't go wrong mechanically...

Does getting a car which used to be a Cat C car effect the insurance premiums negatively? Because I have been offered a Cat C which has a key scratch only down the side. What is the true effect?? And to make it Cat C no more what do I need to do to make it legal to drive? Do I need to contact...

Hey guys needs to get a Free HPI Check on a car I am about to buy have the Reg Number where can I get this done for nothing?? Cheers lads

Hi lads Been far too long but I come back baring excellent news! I am all set to get back on the road within a month! and the Car I am set to buy is a Subaru Impreza 1.6 5 dr 2003 plate. Just waiting for some money to come in then this is mine! I can't wait to start posting again and...

Evening Chaps Wonder if anyone can help point me in the right way there is lots of books on mechanics out in the world but what I want is a book where it will tell me how to do generic stuff on cars anything from looking after the engine right through to playing with the electrics for ICE...

Eurgh Hello guys made mistake today I without realising the true value of a part i gave away today I had a brand new Electro magnetic horn from halfords i bought 6 months ago and gave it to my brother in law thinking nothing of it. Only to find out its going for 150 quid online! and I asked...

Evening people Needless to say long time no speak. Let me fill you in on the gap of what has happened. Since I last posted on here I had my all important court case about my IN10 Offence back in february well I have had my driving license revoked to force me to resit my test! Further more...

Hey lads LONG TIME NO SEE!! need to know how can I potentially report a set of companies for price fixing diesel? As I am well established in the Oil trade I know the companies who own all the garages in Dover and Deal. There is only 2 Companies A company called Hammonds own Every...

I'm Carless! Just got in from our weekend up Carlisle Minus 1 Car I got pulled on the A1(M) Turns out my insurance was cancelled whilst I was in carlisle so my car got seized and is being Held in Harrogate! TBH They can keep the punto! In a way it may be a blessing in disguise as I dont have a...

So I am on the road thursday night to Carlisle, from Dover I have now in mind 3 route's But I want to hear peoples views on the routes after a bloke i know who runs a chippy told me one of them is his favourite. btw in the route I have to use the A2 on the way to pick my nan up My First Option...

Evening Chaps Just had a brainwave You see all these stupid Now thats what I call chav discs every year. Why don't us a TC do one for members and all the cost go towards our fantastic club We make a playlist of Driving Songs which are brilliant to listen to on the road this is a Idea...

Hey all with my inside info of the Oil industry I can tip off everybody about fuel prices in the coming week (On a UK Average) Don't tell anybody i know ;) just our secret. Price of Diesel Per Litre UK Av dropping by 0.70p to £1.43.60 Price of Unleaded Per Litre UK Av Dropping to £1.33 ppl...

Hey all Thought I should Share some info I learnt whilst training about some ECO Fuels You may or may not be aware of I will go through it in every detail for people so If you consider to convert to certain fuels you know all the info you need to know. Bio-Diesel Bio Diesel is known as to be...

Hey all. Since I had my Sparks done and HT leads done The car has been acting very odd I did fix the Gear Box Oil. But I have developed an Engine Oil Leak Which I cannot determine where its from. And now If I am pulling away sometimes at lights if I rev to 1500 rpm the car splutters for a...

Hey chaps been looking through some old photos i dug out from the attic found some right gems. My old mans Triumph 2000 CC car it was his pride and joy was member of the car club and everything he changed the paint from original brown to a metallic blue. Does anyone have any images they...

This is a very insightful article people need to read its so obvious once one reads. Have a Butcher's see what you reckon http://www.angelfire.com/biz/snwvlly/fwd.html

Hey lads just seen on a Fiat forum about the potential to Lighten and Balance my Flywheel to make it Rev Quicker than it currently does. How do I do this and how difficult is it to do??