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    Can a 12V car battery kill you

    Is it possible to get a lethal electric shock from a 12V car battery? Was chatting with a friend the other day and he said he'd heard of a guy who had been electrocuted and killed whilst working on a car. Both of us have held a car battery and touched the terminals but didn't even register a...
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    What is a 9 second car

    What are 9 second cars? How to build one? What power and mods would you need? Would it cost a fortune?
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    What do you need for a stage 1 tune

    What would you need to do to a car if you wanted to do a stage 1 tune up? Is it worth going to stage 2 or does this start to get expensive?
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    Are all cars worth modding

    I was just wondering if it's worth spending time modding and tuning any car? Are there certain cars that wouldn't be worth modding or tuning? Are some cars better than others to mod or tune? What are your recommendations when looking for a good project car to play with?
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    Your first and latest mod

    What was the first mod you did on a car ever and what is the latest mod you've carried out on your car? My first car had an induction kit fitted, and my latest mod was a remap. The remap made a massive difference to pick up and power, the induciton kit not so much!
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    Getting rid of bugs

    What is the easiest way to shift bugs, there seem to be loads about at the moment and the wipers are just not coping with them. Any tips? If I polish the windscreen will that stop them from sticking?
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    White stuff in my engine oil

    I drained off my engine oil the other day and there is loads of creamy white stuff in it. Any idea what this could be? I know it's been losing water as I've had to keep topping it up but I can't see where its going.
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    Super Diesel

    Does super diesel make much difference? I think it is higher cetane and guess that like high octane petrol only a few cars can benefit from it?
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    Wheel valve caps getting nicked

    I had some LED wheel valve caps. All of them got stolen, then I had some chrome ones and these got nicked on the same day. Am I just unlucky? Is there anyway to keep them on and stop people nicking them?
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    Trapped in your car in snow

    It said on the radio that some motorists had to spend the night in their cars. Would you be prepared if this happened to you? I must admit I always think it is a good idea to have water and food and a blanket in the car but I still haven't got round to doing this.
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    Best country for a driving holiday

    What is the best country to go through if you wanted a good driving holiday. I like the sound of Switzerland with the pretty scenery but Im sure there are probably better roads, and better scenery. What countries have you driven through and would you recommend it?
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    Road legal tank - is it possible

    I was wondering if you could make a Tank legal to drive on the road. Would the MOT cover caterpiller tracks and lack of a windscreen etc... Can the army use tanks on the road? What about a car with wheels at the front and cats at the back?
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    Do you clean your plugs

    Does anyone clean their plugs anymore? Are modern plugs more resistant to that glazing that supposedly stops them working as well as they should. How often should plugs be cleaned?
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    How much for a good car

    How much do you need to spend on a good car. Am I right in thinking there is always something around for a little more. I was thinking £2000 was a good budget but it seems that for another £500 there is a lot more on offer. I bet though that when I get to £2500 I will just start looking at...
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    MG Maestro Turbo

    What are your thoughts on the MG Maestro Turbo. They seem to be a bargain now, a few years ago they were still fetching good money. Are they really a bargain or are they a lot of trouble waiting to happen?
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    911 boring or a classic

    Do you think the 911 shape which has not really changed very much over the years is a bit boring today or is it an all time classic that should never be modernised? Perhaps I'm being a bit unfair saying the styling hasn't really changed but if you look back at a 1973 911 the shape still seems...
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    Cutting corners - do you or dont you

    How many take the racing line round a roundabout or cutting corners but obviously only when it is safe to do so? I am of the view that if the road is empty then I may as well make use of both sides.:)
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    Suggestions please £2000 to spend on a 1.6

    I'm looking around at cars at the moment. I have £2000 to spend but due to insurance I need to stick to around a 1.6 litre engine. I want something fast and fun and it doesn't have to be that practical although I will be using it every day for work I dont have kids or anything that needs to go...
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    How reliable is your car

    My car has not (touch wood) broken down since I've owned it. What is your car like for reliability?
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    Garage or DIY

    When it comes to taking the car to the garage and Doing It Yourself which do you prefer? Are there only somethings you will do yourself? Is this due to time or ability or having the right tools? I've heard loads of people say that they dont trust garages to do a proper job and will do it...
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    Is traction control any good

    I have two friends both with golfs. One loves his traction control and always leaves it switched on and is always raving about how good it is. The other is quite the opposite and always turns his off and moans that is sucks up power. What do you think about traction control then?
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    Diesel additives

    Are there any diesel additives that actually work like redex does in petrol? Does diesel contain the same chemical additives as petrol or is it a totally different forumulation?
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    Is your car covered with spiders

    Every morning I remove a spider from both wing mirrors and still they return. I'm pretty sure it's the same spider. Is there more spiders around or am I just lucky?
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    Injury claims put up insurance

    There was a report out recently that says that our premiums are going up on car insurance because of the injury claims that are made. Insurers are blaming the "blame = claim" culture fuelled by greedy accident claims solicitors. I think people should be entitled to fair compensation if they...
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    Car shampoo

    Does anyone use car shampoo? Is it any good or shall I still with using washing up liquid? I find that a lot of car shampoos make the front screen misty when the wiper goes over them, is there any way to stop this?
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    Wax - how often

    How often do you wax your car and how often does it get a polish? Is 6 months for wax to long a gap to leave?
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    Underpowered cars

    What is the most underpowered car you have driven? I had a go in a 1.3 sierra a few years back. 60bhp and the thing barely moved. I say it is a danger to have such an underpowered car. Do you think underpowered cars should be banned? Perhaps there should be a minumum power to weight ratio for...
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    Always my turn to fill it up

    Why is it always my turn to fill the car up with Petrol? I am beginning to think that my girlfriend is alergic to petrol stations. I always get the car back 3 miles before the red light comes up! :evil: I don't know how she does it. Does this happen to anyone else and have you got any ideas...
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    Whats wrong with your car

    How many of you are living with faults or problems in their cars. I always complain about people having broken switches, sticky windows and bumper scrapes but I am probably the worlds worst at ignoring these things myself. Currently I have a broken indicator cluster, a scrape on the rear wing...
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    My car smells of chips

    Me and a group of me mates ate chips in my car last night. It still smells of chips today. How do you get rid of the smell and do you ban people from eating in your car? I will ban all eating in future, the mess and the smell is not worth it.
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    Making a car look really naff

    What the least amount of money you need to spend making a car look naff? I think adding a few stickers of parts down your wing is a pretty good way to go if you want your car to look naff. What do you think the minum spend is before you end up making your car really naff. Its not that I want...
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    What are the coolest cars around

    What is your opinion of what the coolest car around is? I think the classic VWs like the Beetle and the Campervan are pretty hard to top. But this all depnds on what your opinion of cool is.
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    Topless car wash

    Warning this is VERY safe for work. See this topless car wash! The things people do for money eh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtkFU05ffU They seem to spend more time washing each other than the car. :lol::lol:
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    Car seat covers do they help

    Do beaded car seat covers, or massage covers actually do much? I see them in lots of cars but they look pretty uncomfortable to me.
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    Best way to carry mountain bikes

    What is the best way to carry 2 mountain bikes. We have a journey of over 300 miles and I dont want the bikes to fall off or rub and damage the car. (Borrowing my dads Vectra TD.) Ive seen roof racks, things that slot on to the tow bar and a rear mounted bike rack. Do numberplates have to...
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    What would you spend £3000 on

    Ignoring tax, insurance and fuel MPG what car would you spend £3000 on and why? Do you think you can get much of a car for £3000?
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    Tips on Driving an automatic

    I know this is going to sound daft but what tips are there for driving an automatic car. What do all the D P S R1 2 3 settings mean and when should I use which. I do have a bit of an idea but having never used one I don't want to look a numptie when I jump in my uncles auto this weekend to...
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    How much tread do you have on your tires

    How much tread depth is there on your tires and do you wait for it to wear right down before you replace them? A friend of mine says he only changes his tyres at the MOT and he currently has one totally bald and the others only have about 1mm of tread left on them. I told him hes and idiot but...
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    Best order to do mods

    What is the best order to do mods. Does it matter much and what can you get away with and which must you always leave till last. I think brakes and suspension first and remap last but wondered what all you tuners usually do.
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    Identifying Skyline models

    Sorry about all these questions but I want to get my cousin to buy a Skyline and he's started to look at them but I need to point him in the right direction. How do you tell the difference between an R32 R33 and R34 Skyline. What are the main differences in these models and which are the...

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