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    Mobile phones whilst driving

    My phone is connected via bluetooth to the stereo. I do answer if it rings. I never read/send texts whist driving.
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    BMW reveals helmet-free motorcycle concept

    That looks nice! The company I used to work for made the Viper V10 engine blocks. We also made the maclaren f1 suspension legs!
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    Could re torquing the head bolts fix my car''If'' my car has a slow head gasket leak ?

    Replacing one at a time means you don't have to tighten in a sequence. You don't have to tighten in 2 or 3 stages like you would if you had removed the head. As you don't remove the head there is no chance of it warping when changed one at a time. FYI if you apply copperslip the general rule...
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    Removing diesel and oil stains from a drive

    You can buy it on Amazon for around £13 delivered for 1 liter. I just bought some as I have tried everything to get mine out. The wife still gives me dirty looks over it ha ha
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    Traffic light refresser for those who need one

    Around by me there are loads of motorists who jump red lights. At speed may I add! There was one the other day who jumped the light on a clear red 2 cars in the other lanes but in front of him stopped. The other car was approaching the lights when they went green and carried on through and it...
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    Vacuum oil extraction

    I have a vacuum for the oil and pulled it through the dipstick hole. Then out of interest and too make sure the vac did its job I removed the sump plug too and drained it. There was around 300ml left in it but it was thicker than oil, not quite a sludge but definitely thicker. Now my vac...
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    Octavia VRS all grown up project

    Thats a shock! With the time and effort thats gone into it!
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    FTO gone, what now??

    I have been made an offer I just could not refuse on my FTO so its gone :eek: I've had my skoda for 6 years now and I fancy a change. So what do I go for? A mate of mine has suggested a merc CLS 350/500. I don't really look around at cars and I don't know much about how good a car is. I...
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    What have you found in you car?

    A dirty ear bud......
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    Your cars last fault

    Skoda- worn gearbox mount Mitsubishi- worn arb bushes on the rear.
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    Thanking drivers, your method tells all...

    Must admit, I do Nod, Index and first finger, flash of lights (dark), Full palm (I do drive a skoda), and the index finger raise.
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    Car painting.

    Ha ha ha so do I!!
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    Car painting.

    Well, due to the vast amount of info out there, I spoke to a paint retailer. They really recommended 2 pack iso but I didn't want to use it as its bad for your health and the environment. So they recommended a synthetic which I did do a spare door and a spare wing. It had sanded fine and my...
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    How do you deal with slow drivers.

    I sit behind until its safe to pass. I do moan to myself or whoever is with me but thats as far as it goes, no point in getting all wound up.
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    Removing oil from a driveway

    Coca cola is another way, youtube for a demo. Failing that was to burn it off using petrol on the oil and a blow torch. Obviously keep the 2 a good distance from each other.
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    Question for OG or any car restorers

    Ive never worked with fibreglass, so can't comment on that. But I have worked with acrylic. Its quite easy if you have a decent selection of tools. Jigsaw, sander or grinder and that should get you started. Drills etc on top. You can bend it in the oven but it heats up quick and too long and it...
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    Anybody else got snow yet?

    Not far from you, just got a light dusting. I'm supposed to be going to a car meet tomorrow but if the forecast is right I doubt it will be happening. :(
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    Car memes, let's laugh!

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    Car memes, let's laugh!

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    Car painting.

    Hi, I have an FTO that is my project car. I have been learning a lot about the mechanics of it which is why I bought it in the first place. As it has turned 21 years old this week the paintwork isn't great, so as a thought to increase my knowledge and skills I have decided to respray the car...
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    How old is your project car?

    94 FTO
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    Spend £100k

    I do think I would like to have a Nissan GTR. But I don't think I would ever spend that much on a car.....
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    Saab 9-3 Aero

    500 mile road trip today then??
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    Fewer old cars around

    My FTO is 21 years old next month! It does have a little bit of rust which I am working towards cutting out and replacing.
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    The first car you drove

    I am! I live just by the oakham road now in Tividale. Grew up on the Grace Mary estate. Where about are you from?
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    Vibration whilst accelerating.

    Right well I went through changing some bits, engine mount as that was clicking and squeezing when rocked. Changed the dogbone mount. Passenger top suspension mount as the vibration seemed to be coming from the passenger side. Both inner and outer CV joints.... and then...... The gearbox...
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    The first car you drove

    LMAO, there were a few about! I can't remember what car I took my test in though.....
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    The first car you drove

    I was 16 and also an austin metro. It was a nail but it was my mates and we had a good laugh on morrisons car park on the black country route.
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    What is your best driving habit?

    I'm pretty good at flipping the bird when necessary.....
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    Buying stolen parts

    What would make you think they were stolen? With eBay and the internet in general, forums, facebook etc how do you differentiate between a bargain and something thats stolen?
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    What car will be worth more in 5 years

    How much do you want to spend to start off? I have bought a mitsubishi FTO, £800. With new cam belt, water pump, alloys, tyres, HIDs and new seats stereo and a few other bits. It currently owes me around £2000. But as its only 4 years away from being allowed to be imported into america its...
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    Wrapping rules?

    Thats what I wanted to know is what constitutes a major change? I will give them a call to make sure but it was more for info in preparing to do any work. I still have to cut out part of the roof and weld in the new section. Front and back.
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    Wrapping rules?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows the rules on wrapping? I know a full colour change must be declared to the dvla. It says partial wraps do not seem to be affected. But....... there was also some info saying you do not have to inform them as long as the roof remains the same colour...
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    Driving standards in the UK

    The areas I drive through to get to work are shocking! They are all bad, pulling out on each other, undertaking, cutting up, jumping red lights at speed! Islands are horrendous as the don't stay in lane etc.... Not sure if they have a UK licence or even a licence at all?? The M5 M6 are just...
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    What tunes do you crank right up

    lol, I would like to meet him just to slap some respect into the little shite.
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    What tunes do you crank right up

    I must admit I really like most of the foo fighter stuff, nickleback and rock in general. But I do also like a lot of other stuff from dance to trance, to a little bit of pop lol. But hell no to beiber!
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    Wedding car pranks

    Confetti in the air vents, box in each one. Put the blower on full, when he starts the car it will be like he's just walked out the church again!
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    Saab 9-3 Aero

    Shame about the clutch issues but still it will be superb once its all done! I like the sound of the newer exhaust, and the car looks great!
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    Your speedo accuracy

    In the FTO 70 on the gps 70 on the clock. Fabia 70 on the gps 68 on the speedo.
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    Vibration whilst accelerating.

    If it was the flywheel wouldn't the vibration be there with the engine revving in neutral?

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