philb1965

Italy have done me a favour, I'm not buying anymore beer...my liver thanks them.

Bugger..to be fair we didn't deserve to win. I'm gutted we fooked up on penalties again. One day,,,,thankfully I like Italy...now if it had been Germany or France.....

You could make a mission of it...which I wouldn't blame you for....or buy some clay and get the paint off. Should be no problem... Send them the bill for the clay and lube...

If you want a quick way of topping up the wax them megs ultimate quick wax is fantastic..easy on off,use it on glass, plastic paint..hydrophobic. I love this stuff, you can do the car in about 20 minutes. I've just ordered this stuff which is supposed to be the same according to the american sites, this is the only place I've found does it: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/megu ... riant=5051 Due to be delivered Monday, so hopefully it is the same. Way cheaper than the small spray bottles.

To be fair (and I've had a few beers ).. I think you've lost the plot a bit. Quote: if we're hittign public sector pay and pensions why not look at the armed forces? no one wants to do that as its not going to make anyone popular. so much easier to hit the front line staff. if its going to be changes made it has to be done across the board that means everyone, mp's, armed forces, civil servants etc Unquote: It doesn't get much more front line than the armed forces, I'm guessing you aren't dodging bullets. Other sectors in the public area are affected, my wife being one of them (social worker) and she does a tough job. You are not being singled out. To balance things I work in the private sector and have had no pay rise in 5 years, my wife in the public sector has had one every year. 5 years ago I earned 6k more than her, now she is on the same as me (hurrah, retirement is closer). The fact is it's tough and has been tough for everyone, no one is immune...even teachers. You may love your job, but at the end of the day you work for a wage, we all do. If your job is a vocation then money is immaterial, ( I know that's cobblers we all have bils to pay). If the money or pension isn't enough then it's time to suck it up and decide where you want your life to go. I'm at that point and will probably go contracting, but that's a gamble, you have probably one of the most secure jobs in the country. My company may well be bust by the end of the year the way things are looking. Nothing personal I admire the job you do and couldn't do it myself, no dig intended but life is hard for everyone...hic...cheers.

Bring on the Italians, semi's here we come!

I've been thinking about an intake...I love the look of the HKS...but the price! I'd want something where the bumper doesn't need removing, I think the stillen needs the bumper off. Short tubes...long tubes...I have no Idea!

Knew Rooney would score

Rubbish first half, milner off, Walcott on....Rooney?...I'd give Carroll a go, holds the ball up well which we are lacking. Strapping myself in for a bumpy ride.

Mine are fine, sounds like a manufacturing fault.

Great car and fantastic photo...congrats and a hope you have a long and happy marriage.

Beggars belief to be honest, the garage sounds totally incompetent. I would be struggling to keep my temper by now. I'm with you on asking...no demanding...the wheels off of the new car. Hope it gets sorted soon.

My mate makes the trip from Bedford to get his 370 serviced at Motorline, he speaks very highly of the place. Not a short journey but he thinks it's worth it for the service they provide.

Yep I know...does do 120 in 4th gear...I believe I need to rag it a bit more off the line.

After 18K miles, how would you know? OEM specs are very generous anyways, always best to take it to a specialist who can set the car up for your style, rather than just get it in the green To be honest it's all dual carriageway, 25 miles each way, so I guess driving style doesn't come into it to much. The only thing I can say is I must be fairly easy on the loud pedal to get 18k + out of the tyres anyway. I just want to get t sorted before I buy some new tyres or trash my spare set.

Tidy looking

Hopefully worth the money with the cost of tyres.

Booked in with Northampton motorsport for a 4 wheel alignment on the 23rd. The rear wheels are wearing on the outers when they should have negative camber. Readings for tread depth are inner 5mm outers 2mm. This is on 18k mainly dual carriageways. It will be interesting to see what the readings are. Wrong from manufacture is my guess.

Drive them both then decide. The porker will be more expensive to run, better finished and probably handle better. The 370 will probably have more character and be just as enjoyable. The trouble is, the better the car you drive, the higher your expectations become. Drive them both and report back.

Italy look a good side, keeping the Spanish in check quite easily. Why aren't Spain playing a striker? Odds on Balotelli gets sent off.

How did the Dutch lose? Very tough for them now. That's cup football for you. Come on England!

Warranty should be fine with the exhaust. I leave the synchro rev on all the time as well. I'd be booking in to the dealers pronto personally.

Take it to the dealers before the warranty is up, could end up expensive. Mines a 10 plate, 22k on the clock and no problems. Ask to take one of the techs out and demo it to them. To be fair I 've always found Nissan to be pretty good with any issues I've had.

If the work is good then £150 is a bargain.

I'll add my bits I regularly use: Megs ultimate wash and wax ( yellow stuff) cleans well, nice and sudsy. Supa snow foam - this definitely softens and removes some crud but not the best, got it with my lance so I'm going to finish it! Will be trying something like magi foam next. Farcia G3 clay ( clay and tin are good, applicator is a waste of time. Similar to megs, easy to use). AG SRP...great cleaner polish. AG HD wax...love this, can't see me bothering with any other. Megs Ultimate quick wax...really like this, top up the shine every 3 or 4 weeks, easy on/off. Megs last touch QD...good value, clay lube, drying aid and gives a bit of bling. Espuma Revolution wheel cleaner....absolute bargain, great value dilutes 10:1, brilliant cleaner. Tardis for tar spots. Iron X...for iron deposits. Think there are cheaper alternatives out there now. AG fast glass AG bumper care Wolf nano sealant for wheels. Daisy APC from tesco. I need a decent metal polish, using some old chrome cleaner from years ago. Loads of other rubbish I never use now.