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  1. obi_waynne

    Beware Looking for GlobPresto Group = Potential Car Sale Scam

    A company called GlobPresto Group (Belfast) has been referenced on a fake version of a TorqueCars site. There are a number of fake testimonials from members on here who have never had any dealings with the GlobPresto Group. We are currently pursuing legal action against the perpetrator. If you...
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    Car Culture Scene in Manchester

    An interesting look a the car scene in the North West of England and how it evolved over time. Our Friends at Adrian Flux put this together and I thought it was worth flagging up here for you guys. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/influx/edition/rainy-city-people-manchester-and-the-north-west/...
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    Best car for Towing Caravans or Trailers?

    What would you recommend people look for if they wanted a car that was suitable for towing? I'm more interested in tips about what to look for than specific model recommendations but all tips and suggestions are welcome. This is a question I've been asked by email and wondered what you all...
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    My Mum passed away over the weekend.

    Hi all, just an update, my mum passed away at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. We and the family miss her so much but are quite relieved that she is no longer suffering and in pain. Thanks for all of your support and best wishes during this time. I'm taking a little time out for...
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    Check out our new YouTube channel

    Please check our our newly launched Youtube channel, I'm adding more content, currently working on scripts and shooting film footage so it might take a while! Please like the videos and subscribe, it will help us get out there and share the link with others. https://www.youtube.com/torquecars...
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    What car tuning tools do you recommend

    We get a lot of people on here interested in tuning cars who are just starting out. So what are your recommended essential tools they should have so they can tune and modify their car? What are your regularly used go to tools?
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    Your goals for 2021

    What are your plans and goals for 2021? I want to get out more than my wheelie rubbish bin (it makes a little trip once a week which is more than I do) plus I think it's covered more miles than my car. I'm hoping we can get back to a normal routine by March and hopefully start moving our...
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    PLEASE SUPPORT TORQUECARS - donation information.

    As has been pointed out we need to make it easier for people to find our donation links and the options for supporting this site. So here it is, there are two ways you can offer financial support to help keep us running. Upgrade your forum membership So if you want to contribute a monthly...
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    Latest TorqueCars forum upgrades

    We've just upgraded the forum software, thanks to peoples kind donations https://www.torquecars.com/donations.php The overall layout, speed and way the site works in enhanced. You can now install an App on your smartphone or tablet which allows direct access to the forum. There is a totally...
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    Be wary of the refund scam

    There are so many variations on this, I would just warn everyone to be careful if they are accidentally refunded a large sum of money and asked to transfer it back. Breakdown cover policies, insurance policies and all sorts of services have been targeted. The scammer will contact you to say...
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    Is your car ready for E10 fuels?

    Petrol is slowly being mixed with ethanol, a more eco friendly combustant! The sad hidden fact is that many cars on our streets will be damaged by this fuel, more specifically the Ethanol component. This will corrode hoses and plastics and internal engine parts. It can also cause starting...
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    Are you ready for the new season!

    This was going to be a get ready for winter, but half of our users are just about to go into summer! So are you ready for the seasonal change? What jobs and tasks do you carry out in preparation? I'm going to need an MOT test soon, I took the 6 month extension back in May which means I don't...
  13. obi_waynne

    Are you back to normal after lockdown?

    So how are things going? Are you back to a normal life yet following lockdown? I doubt there is ever going to be a normal again. I know a few are back at work, many though are still working remotely. Are you using your car more or less than you did this time last year? How has Covid affected...
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    Caption competition

    Haven't had one of these in a while so here is a pic for you to come up with the funniest caption (or explanation). Posted from https://durangoherald.com/articles/224796#slide=0 - We'd say this driver had a very lucky escape!
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    Lockdown car care tips and reminders

    Judging by the feedback and emails I'm getting there are some common issues cropping up due to cars being used less in lockdown. I just wanted to start a thread to provide some helpful tips and pointers so people know what to look out for and how to avoid potential problems. The car is being...
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    Classic cars that are ahead of their time.

    Can you think of any classic cars that were ahead of their time? I thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss on here also, so what classic cars do you think were ahead of their time and why?
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    Caring for your car in lockdown

    Cars never cope all that well with sitting around. Here are some tips to keep them in good order through the lockdown period. (Depending on where you are the laws may prohibit some of these options.) 1) Keep the battery charged up, top it up once a week with a regular charger, when they go...
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    UK MOT's extended 6 months

    If you're MOT falls due after 31/3/2020 it's looking like it will be extended by 6 months! As the lockdown is in place and people are dropping like flies all around, it made sense to stop the necessity to get an MOT done during this chaotic time. So when you check your MOT expiry date after...
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    The most popular car colours in the UK since 1997

    Blue in the 97-99 era, then silver/grey from 2000-2008 with black from 2009-2012 white from 2013-2016 black in 2017 and dark grey in 2018! What colour is your car and did you follow this trend over the years? I indeed had blue in the 1990's white in 2013, black in 2017 and currently own dark...
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    Using your down time to improve your launch time

    With much of the world on lockdown it's a good time to improve your launch time from your down time! As Coronavirus takes hold around the world many well people will find themselves in lockdown, unable to go out or travel. So what jobs can you carry out whilst you are off work, and preferably...
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    Caption competition

    Not had one for a while so heres another inspiring image
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    Your fantasy car wishlist

    If you could specify any parts or features from other makers what would you choose for your fantasy car? Audi, interior (RS trim of course in full leather) Nissan RB30 with Honda VTEC and a big turbo Audi quattro drive system Exterior - it would be nice for all this to fit into an BRZ or...
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    Has Corona virus affected your travel plans

    Are you planning a road trip across countries? Has the Corona virus affected your plans? Are you less likely to travel now with all the virus spreading news?
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    GM scraps the Holden brand in Australia

    Another sad day for motoring, the Holden brand is being scrapped, as GM sell off the assets from Australia. I guess you can still buy Holden models but they will likely be under a different badge and probably imported rather than locally made. What do our Australian members make of this? Are...
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    Car prices are likely to shoot up

    With Brexit passed, I am expecting the cost of importing cars and parts to go up. At the very least there is more paperwork involved, so this cost will be passed on, plus it may get harder to import and export goods, which could drive up prices. Do you think there will be much of an effect on...
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    Should police give out PLUS points for good driving

    We see that most people and police are geared up to punish bad drivers. Speeders, tail gaiters, lane hoggers, mobile phone users etc. and rightly so, these are potentially safety issues. But what if it was the other way around, you got credit or plus points for good driving, being courteous...
  27. obi_waynne

    Are the days of the V8 numbered

    With many car manufacturers dropping v8's and other large V6 engines we should ask do these engines have a place in the modern motoring world? When you can get the same power from a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine and as it's lighter it will out perform a V8, and gives much better fuel economy...
  28. obi_waynne

    Valentines day gifts

    So you've gone everywhere together, you've lavished gifts on her all year round and she still stands alone as the love of your life. It's just a reminder that this beautiful joy in your life still needs your care and attention. So this valentines day what are you going to get your car?
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    Don't ignore engine noises

    If you have a strange noise from the engine PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE IT. Simple things like valve issues manifest as a rattle, then when they go you end up having to rebuild the whole engine, or get a new head. Rattles are like warnings and sadly most drivers seem to think they will go away on...
  30. obi_waynne

    January 2020 - Newsletter

    The following message went out last night, sorry but we had some issues with unsubscribing so please email at webmaster@torquecars.com from your email address if you wish to unsubscribe and cannot find how do this this through https://www.torquecars.com/forums/account/preferences I've included...
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    What will your next modification be and when

    What is your next modification going to be and when do you think you'll be fitting it?
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    What's the worst day to be driving on?

    Do you find one particular day of the work worse than all the others when it comes to driving? For me personally it's Monday, the driving standard seems particularly low, probably because people are not quite awake or ready to start the working week yet. What is your least favourite day to be...
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    What's the best value mod you've done?

    Which modification would you say was the best value? For me it has to be a remap, no other mod makes such a difference for a relatively low outlay and not a lot of time off the road. Do you think fast road cams are good value?
  34. obi_waynne

    Whats the best project car

    What are your thoughts on great project cars? Do you favour modern muscle, retro Japanese cars, sleepers, rat style, rods Do you look for turbo engines, large NASP blocks or something else?
  35. obi_waynne

    What fuel do you prefer to use

    Do you have a favourite fuel or grade of fuel that you use? I'm one for Shell VPower, it's a nice high octane fuel that gives me noticably more power and more miles in every tank. I have also used and was happy with Tesco momentum, but I really don't rate ESSO or BP high octane fuels, it just...
  36. obi_waynne

    Having some server issues this morning

    Sorry about the glitches and downtime, the server was playing up this morning. Just running a full update and diagnostic, so hopefully we'll be through the worst of it now. Take care all!
  37. obi_waynne

    What is your perfect weather and road for a drive

    What do you consider to be the perfect weather and type of road for a fun drive? It has to be a cool dry summers morning on a twisty coastal road for me. There is a nice one between Folkestone and Rye, with some great banked corners.
  38. obi_waynne

    What's your lowest MPG reading

    If you keep an eye on your cars trip computer do you ever see it plummet to new lows when you accelerate hard? What's the lowest your MPG has shown? I got mine down to 5.5 mpg in my A4 quattro! That's about as low as I've ever seen
  39. obi_waynne

    Top 100 Nurburgring times

    Hi all, I've just updated the top 100 Nurburgring lap time for street legal cars. https://www.torquecars.com/articles/nurburgring-times.php Have any of you had a chance to take a run out to Germany and post a time? If you have let us know all about it.
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    Caption competition

    Write a funny or witty caption for this image. https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTqmlt.img?h=450&w=799&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f Source and credits :- https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/motorsport/massive-crash-wipes-out-entire-field-at-daytona/ar-BBTqjOe

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