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Not sure if this has been posted here, causing a bit of a buzz on the interweb though...

http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=155842304 It's old news but I just stumbled across it, and it had me thinking - why is there a need for these? At £50,000 a go is it really necessary at such a time where money is scarce and cutbacks are thrown left right and centre? I...

I was unfortunately involved in an incident yesterday which shook me up more than I care for. Since it happened I have been replaying it in my mind trying to decide what could have been done to prevent it' or if it could have been handled better. I was travelling down a road, not too wide in...

Majority of people enjoy cleaning their car; getting everything out, going through the routine of inside/outside cleaning and waxing. But what if you stumble across a defect? I was just drying off the car, all smiles at how shiny it is when I discovered my left headlight was lower than usual...

Stumbled upon this, I'd be laughing if I weren't so freaked out!!! Do you think interior styling is heading towards that of a downstairs cafe in Amsterdam? :lol:

Done to death by the majority of cars undoubtedly, but what are the car enthusiasts' opinion on the safety of these items? They obviously make a difference enough for it to become law for them to be fitted on new cars, but how about retrofitting to older cars?

Has anyone seen these floating around? Dubious about the amount of light released but they state full MOT compliant in the UK. I'm going to put an order in anyway to use in my lighting projects. http://www.flyeyeskit.co.uk/index.php Any thoughts?

I'd like to see if anyone has any recommendations as to where I should go for a custom exhaust. I've looked at MIJ performance quite a bit, and I'm generally sold. Even though there are mixed reviews out there. Looking at around £250 for the setup, in stainless steel, with lifetime warranty.

Now I want to make it VERY clear, I DO NOT condone this whatsoever, I believe that cutting suspension springs instead of buying new lowering springs is both dangerous and wreckless, springs were designed with a specific load bearing weight in mind, and taking a 'couple of coils' off of this...

Thought I'd start this thread for little mis-haps or driving faux pas :amuse: Reason being, whilst driving last night I 'apparently' (the other half tends to over-exaggerate) gave her whiplash by accelerating hard. I should have warned her but I didn't notice as I was bracing. As a result of...

Try browsing the net for an induction kit for the 160SR, and you will be barraged by kits for the 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4. Seriously? COME ON! Even went on pipercross' website (on fast road page) and all they offer for the vipercross kit is a 1.0! A 1.0 fast road car. I'm at the end of my wick...

My car had a safety recall recently and I took it in today, Nissan offered a free health check and happily obliged. Now, there are a few things from the check up that can be readily fixed by a good servicing. However, there is apparently a slight leak from the gearbox casing that requires a...

Do you get bugged by the other half for the amount of time you put into your car? Or the time you spend looking for parts? I'm quite lucky as she often listens and pays a (slight) interest :lol:

For the small modification of wrapping stuff, carbon fibre vinyl can be effective and quick. But, what is you preference? Standard carbon fibre, metallic grey or white carbon fibre? Heres a pic:

I'm in need of a colour theme for my car. Previously I had a pleasing black and green, but now I have a different car where the standard interior light (Dials, stereo and switches) is orange(ish). The car is metallic grey with anthracite alloys and the accent colour is what I'll use for...

Think I better say hello to everyone again seeing as I've been absent for..a few years? Maybe? Anyhow, Ive finished uni and I'm saving for a major modification session on my 160 SR which I hope to make into a blog :bigsmile: (I hope someone remembers me :lol:)

I forgot to take my tax disc holder out of my old car so I need to get a new one, as I'm not a fan of the plastic ones that slowly peel away. As i was browsing for a new one i encountered this: So, does anyone else have an aftermarket tax disc holder? I liked my richbrook twist-off because...

Does anyone have any idea how to remove the radio with 6cd in dash changer? I was thinking of getting the haynes manual, but they dont cover the 1.6 engine so i didn't want to waste the money. Any input appreciated Regards, Adam

Hey all I have a genuine mystery on my hands, the factory radio unit for my nissan (am/fm radio and in dash 6 cd changer - type D) stopped working, randomly after i turned the ignition off. When i turned it back on, the radio didn't respond and pushing the button illicit no response...

This is what you have to play with, if any at all, what madifications would be to your taste?

Money no obsticle, what gadget would you love to have on your vehicle? What is its purpose and why is it important to you?

Right, i'm on a mission: if you are the proud owner of a micra, and enjoy modifying them then let me know what model and modifications you have. I have a k12 160sr, and i'm looking for those who also have this model - as they seem to be very few and far between!! If we can get a few of us to...

I have rescued a pair of very expensive and decent 6x9 speakers, and i'm going to put them into the new car. But, i'm wanting to do this in a subtle way, sophisticated if you like. Just so they're not abvious they are in place. I have already set them into MDF ovals that are covered in Faux...

It has been a very long time since i posted on this site, and although i've been very busy, i have missed it. I used to drive a Corsa B SXI but, unfortunately i had to sorn it and scrap it...to make way for my new car: Micra 160sr So, if anyone here owns a 160sr and has any tips or general...

have you told your insurer about any points you may have incurred? if not then you may find yourself in the brown stuff. this article may help: http://money.uk.msn.com/Specials/Your_Car/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6449505 also recently announced is the accuracy of mobile radar guns in the...

how would you like to take a stock smartcar with 60bhp and change into a 180bhp monster capable of revving to 13,000 rpm? i would, its called the smartuki. using a GSXR1000 Suzuki motorbike engine, it is able to reach speeds of 132mph and a 0-60 stint in a very respectable 4.2 seconds. tickle...

this a snippet from an article, see what you think: to sum up it is about the safety initiatives put forward by car companies eg, volvo had sips, mercedes with about 17 airbags and audi with pre tensioners and shrinking steering columns (going back a few years) "right now, people are quite...

it seems that whenever i go out in my car i always have something to write about when i am home. stress that i do not make these up, and similarly what i'm about to tell you happened while i was on my way to staff training on a dual carriageway on the way it is heavily donned with traffic...

i have the registration plate of a mercedes that, during the traffic today on the m1 near sheffield, proceeded to drive down the hard shoulder. don't really have much to say about it without foul language.

Now i know not many of us will admit the amount of times we have stalled, i have a corsa which is impossible to stall (nearly) in fact when my other car was written off, i tried to move it but the rear wheels seized up, i thought revving and clutching would would budge it but no. at one point...

you may have read a post about chancing fate and seeing how long you can beat the petrol light. well, its fair to say i was beaten. only just came off of the m18 when, while overtaking, revs decided to conk out. i can justify this by being a student and having a student accout and shyness...

often whilst driving you see another enthusiast travelling along in something exotic, imagine my disappointment when i saw who was driving the lamborghini murcielago. Middle Aged Crisis. i am not ageist at all, and wish not to offend anyone but the man simply looked out of place with his...

for those of us who do not have lights that come on automatically, at what point do you put your sidelights and dipped beams on. i usually put on my sidelights when its dusk, and now the nights are drawing in, dipped beams at about 7:00 i also use dipped when on the motorway in the morning...

this post is dedicated to the morons who are unaware that rear bulbs are no longer working. mitsubishi l2000, neith rear brake lights are functioning. i nearly drove into you. vauxhall corsa 5dr in red. no reversing lights. i'm sure there will be more. oh couldnt see properly but i...

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/ruf-ctr3.htm does anyone like this? i love it. or this? just look at the stitching!

recently had my centre section and backbox replaced, and since it just doesnt feel the same, the nippiness has gone. it just doesnt do anything anymore. sort of feels as tho it is being restricted. going to try a fse fuel boost valve, and egr valve (i bloody hate these stupid, stupid...

i noticed one or two vehicles recently with stuffed toys adorning the parcel shelf. does anyone else have any toys at all? do you have too many? and if so, how the heck do you see :shock:

recently the law has changed, as follows: fines for wreckless/careless/dangerous driving have doubled from 2500 to 5000 pounds failing to name the driver when protesting innocence of speeding camera violation: now 6 points and 60 quid and i think there was another... anyway some...

could all be mine in my corsa for 2500. :D