Recent content by xfirebladex

Had an old MK1 Ford Fiesta (not exactly the same, but the basics never change) and it used to cut out every now and again when the clutch was depressed. I believe having the alternator changed solved this. I had a Micra that would do a similar thing due to the ECU flooding the engine because...

I've seen some average speed cameras on the A2 that have one camera pointing forward and then another camera pointing in the other direction. I too am unsure as to the worthiness of these cameras, as I've seen many a person exceeding the "average" speed. I'd be interested to see what sort of...

Some of the guys over on www.ffoc.co.uk have an in-car computer installed into the dashboard. Stevie-G (http://www.stevieg.org/carpc/) is one person who's done it particularly well and documented the process to some extent for others who want to put a fully-functional pc into their car...

Can't drive between 11pm and 5am? It's like part-owning a bus service, you can drive, but only between these times... How do they install the tracker? Do they have a man watching out to make sure you don't see where they put it? I'm not sure I could drive with restrictions, knowing my luck...

Next to the doors hardly seems the most convenient place to put it. The thing that really niggled me about the foot/hand brake was the clacking noise of the rachet as it engaged. I was always taught to push the button in when apply so you don't wear the teeth down. Also, releasing the e-brake...

Ha! Absolute magic there. Mercedes Vitos have a footbrake instead of a handbrake which is located to the left of the clutch. Remarkably difficult to get your head around when you first get in as it requires a quick rendition of Riverdance to stop at traffic lights. Bad for me as I normally...

I've just remembered some really annoying ones; Remove their wiper blades. Superglue in the locks. Not that I condone any of this, but I can imagine it'd be mighty infuriating if it did happen. If you knew their whereabouts of course.

I did that with my belt. You check the time on your watch and inadvertantly empty the drink you were holding onto. You're looking for 3rd gear in a rental car, that's automatic. Hazard lights confuse you because you can't work out which way they want to turn. You mistake your odometer for...

Correct spelling and punctuation oftens helps, they hate that ;-) The rear camera is a marvellous idea, especially if you can find a cheap camera which records straight onto an SD card. A bit of clever wiring (or not so clever fiddling) to allow you to turn the camera on and off from the...

Well according to Parkers HERE, most are around 12 seconds 0-60 while the higher power ones are 10 seconds @113bhp. A remap could bring you up to 130-140bhp so 8 seconds should be possible I believe. You could get there quicker if you really pushed it, but then it's not worth blowing piston...

I was over in Malaysia a while ago and car modifications are cheap as, so everyone with a Proton will put low-profile tyres, front and back wings and large exhaust pipes on. However there are a fair few poorly made speed-bumps as well which have many a tell-tale gouge mark as the front wing...

It still doesn't have a roof though, which is fine in Monte Carlo but it rains 154 days a year in sunny 'ol UK. I don't think there's anyone that isn't enticed or attracted by a Ferrari, as long as you don't act like a pompous arse. I think that's the main issue with owning a Ferrari, you're...

It still doesn't have a roof though, which is fine in Monte Carlo but it rains 154 days a year in sunny 'ol UK. I don't think there's anyone that isn't enticed or attracted by a Ferrari, as long as you don't act like a pompous arse. I think that's the main issue with owning a Ferrari, you're...

You should be able to tell the difference between worn brake pads and squeaky brakes. Worn brake pads sound absolutely horrid as the metal grinds together. pcgarner's walkthrough is pretty much comprehensive on changing brake pads. But a Haynes manual (if they make one) has pictures which are...

Save some money and buy a Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi. You save a fair bit over a VW but it's pretty much the same kit. However trying to find a second-hand one is difficult, I believe something about rocking horses may be appropriate. Because they're such solid cars, people often don't part with...