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  1. J

    Been away for a while (4-5 years) but am now back triumphantly and to people going "who's this guy"

    Hi Oz, good to see you're still around! I'm sure there's plenty of familiar faces/names I will come across.
  2. J

    Been away for a while (4-5 years) but am now back triumphantly and to people going "who's this guy"

    Hi Everyone, I doubt anyone remembers me but i used to show my face regularly. Even went to a meet-up at Santa-Pod. I'm back, but am now hooked on motorbikes. Is this okay here??
  3. J

    f1 is going hybrid will you

    They have been hybrids for a few years now, they've had KERS since 2009.
  4. J

    Is diesel the fuel of the future

    Why are the long term running cost worrying?
  5. J

    Glossary of tuning terms

    Affordable - A lot more than I expected.
  6. J

    First time you drove a car

    First time i ever drove was my parent's peugeot 406 estate on a very long driveway. I must've only been 12 or 13. It was a really steep driveway and my first driving experience was a hill start. NAILED IT!
  7. J

    Do you service regularly

    I change mine every 9 months or so. I spoke to my dad on wedesday who as a 1.2 clio as his commuter car (3mile round trip) and i asked him if he has ever serviced his car, he said "i think i did it once" oh dear dad! He's had the car for 7 years.
  8. J

    Flash to crash insurance scam

    I'm very wary of people flashing to let me out, they could be flashing at someone coming the other way or just trying to find their washer wipe. I am kind enough to let people out but try to anticipate how they'll read it and whether on not there is any other traffic that they might get in the...
  9. J

    Cyclists love em or hate em

    I'd better lock up my bike and keep my mouth shut :P
  10. J

    20v crank or 16v crank

    You will have to get the correct one for your Engine. Your car has 16 valves so get the relevant crank. One is not better than the other, they are just designed for different engines.
  11. J

    Choosing a remap based on peak BHP

    I would much prefer to see torque&power graphs before i get a remap. Peak power is right at the top of the revs, and how often do you use that in day to day driving? I'd prefer more torque between 1500-2500 rpm
  12. J

    girl needs help quick!! :)

    Bought a stolen car.
  13. J

    Turbocharging an Audi v8 engine

    The maths is simple paul Car + turbo = zoooooooom!
  14. J

    What is lift off oversteer

    Its not something that happens to experienced racers, just the idiots that enter a corner too fast.
  15. J

    What is lift off oversteer

    I completely agree with your physics, and I agree that people may be confused between oversteer and less understeer, however, liftoff oversteer does exist, which is what I think you got to in the last paragraph? We seem to be on the same page :)
  16. J

    What is lift off oversteer

    I don't think that's right OG, with all respect. Under acceleration the weight of the car is shifted to the rear, as you know, giving the rear tyres more grip. When you lift of the weight ships to the front so the rear tyres have less grip, if they were close enough to the limit of grip...
  17. J

    Advice to a new driver

    Travel at speed and begin a turn then apply the handbrake as hard as needed to lock the rear wheels, the back end will then swing round and you'll have completed a handbrake turn. Congratulation on passing your test.
  18. J

    Whats wrong with drivers today!

    But JC was, that is the point TN was making I think. I'm not saying that I don't occasional drift above the speed limit but you have to accept the fact that people most people do stick to the speed limits and you can't moan when they do. They aren't the ones breaking the law. Maybe it's better...
  19. J

    Whats wrong with drivers today!

    I agree. If you're speeding it's your own fault.
  20. J

    How many driving test attempts did you make

    Maybe he means for both theory and practical?
  21. J

    Easy ways to save fuel

    I use the torque app to help. It can tell me instant MPG and fuel cc/minute. Helps me use less fuel by actually seeing how much fuel I am actually using in real time.
  22. J

    Pothole damage

    Hit a pothole in my dad's old 106 and smashed a wheel. The spare was 4 stud and the car was 3 stud. Haha.
  23. J

    How many driving test attempts did you make

    First time for both theory and prac. 2008
  24. J

    engine problem

    Spark plugs are really inexpensive. Im unsure about the tapping noise though, sorry.
  25. J

    Do you have a dashboard camera

    I have a Contour camera which can be mounted to my dashboard. It would be a good idea to put it on just in case anything interesting happens. Would've been brilliant on the Astra if I still had it :(
  26. J

    Why does an engine check light come on

    I have the android one of these, it's an excellent bit of software. Going to start using it alot more in a couple of weeks when my commute goes from 5 minutes to 20 minutes.
  27. J

    When are you changing your car

    I'll look in about 4 years time unless I get bored sooner or need to replace it for another reason. I'm moving out next month and starting uni part time in September so the cash flow will slow down for a while.
  28. J

    Considering an intake for your car?

    I would love to have a dyno so i could just try little things like this to see if it makes a real difference. It would make tuning alot more fun
  29. J

    Under car neons transformer?

    Maybe consider sending them back rather than bring them back. Just my opinion, theyre nasty.
  30. J

    How do you ruin an engine

    Id say cold starts do make a difference but as long as the oil is changed regularly and it is given a gentle warm up the effects can be minimised. You can aslo ruin an engine by making it out of mashed potatoes .
  31. J

    Stainless bolts for cam cover

    There is special paste to put on stainless steel bolts to stop them seizing, we use it at work and it works a treat. It's loctite product but i cant remember its number. I will look tomorrow if i remember.
  32. J

    Pug 307 HDI 1.6 DPF HELP

    I think your best option is to remove it completely. It wont affect the cars MOT. A remap is a good idea, but look at getting a custom performance remap to release the extra strength in the engine as well as deleting the dpf software. Being a modern deisel is will respond well to a remap.
  33. J

    audi a4 increasing engine power

    I think it would be easier to put a 1.8T engine in rather than tinker with the standard engine. The results from that alone will be terrific and then you can tune from there rather than throwing thousands at your engine for just a few hp.
  34. J

    Engine temperature for Corrado

    70 does sound a little low for an engine to be running at. Could the thermostat be opening too soon, by which i mean at colder temperatures?
  35. J

    Top Gear

    Really enjoyed it. Couldnt stop laughing at the P45 bit, it tickles me when jeremy gets like that.
  36. J

    Car SOS - Feb 7th 8pm

    Unfortunatly I don't have national geographic, otherwise I would've given a try. Best of luck to the programme though
  37. J

    Snow crashes!

    Seen some good snow action tonight. A micra tried to get up a steep hill in ashbourne and slip all the way back down. Then a Porcshe Cayenne GTS came down a little too fast and crashed on the corner at the bottom.
  38. J

    The Best Ford Model

    The most affordable??? Fairly sure the KA is alot cheaper.
  39. J

    Graphine applications in car engines

    It's a marvellous product. Can't wait to see where it goes. It is just a large lattice so I don't think it will contract and expand too much, if my memory of chemistry serves me correctly.
  40. J

    Quick snow update - upto minute facts included

    It's snoooowing :D will be getting my skis out soon.

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