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But there is nothing I can do for "fix" the head unit... ? It is just knackered?

Some good advice Different size rolling radius? How does the spare work then?

So I have my new car... my first RWD motor But I think my wheels/tyres could do with a little more oophf. When I bought the car two weeks ago it had... http://www.madmotors.co.uk/alloy-wheels ... tyres.html Front: Vredestien Ultrac - Sessanta 225 - 40 ZR19 Rear: Avon - ZZ3 - 255/35/R19 Can people give me some advice? 1. I think that the fronts re OK, no real wear on them and as they are Vredestien's I think I will keep them. 2. What SIZE tire do I need? A few peeps have said I need a different over all radius on the back to the front... 3. If I can't get hold of the Vredestien's for the back for a week or so, would it be safer for me to switch the fronts and backs round? Any advice would be great (Cheers to Demolition49, Captain and Husky for the advice so far)

Cheers guys ... might start a new thread for the tires

Bet you were NOT the only one doing that... Bet all the other campers in their estate cars... were also staring at it .... but just with jealousy rather than pride.

So the Vredestiens are the best? HA HA ... another vote for the Veredestines! The wheels were on here when I bought her. http://www.madmotors.co.uk/alloy-wheels ... tyres.html Not exactly my cup of tea.... but I think they look OK on the car. May change them in the future but for now I am happy to use them. But it sounds like I need to replace the rear tires! Maybe I should find an empty car park, turn off the TCS and have a little play with them first, BEFORE swapping them off Can anyone tell me why they are different sizes front to back? i.e. the larger 40 on the front? I presume I should go for 225/40/19's on the rear to match the front?

That is good to know! And could you see out of the Rear window at all?

Short on cash due to the newly purchase-ness of the car unfortunately. Look good though. I took a lovely Pioneer out of my old car before I sold it. Had an iPod connector and you controlled it /viewed it using the head unit. But as it was single DIN, I eBayed it and put the cash towards the Zed I think I can just about deal with only being about to listen to a V6 for the time being

HA HA ... we were only talkign about going camping the other day! Saving some cash rather than going abroad, as all my cash has just gone on the Zed And we said "Kind of a pain we will have to go camping in the A3" (Which is still a great car) rather than the Zed. but I recon it is MORE than do-able now! Yeah, always wondered about taking the spare wheel out. Cars are coming more and more with foam cans rather than spares. And I have never needed to use my spare wheel when I have been out and about before... Although now I have said that... I will now!

That could be one of my issues.... I have "odd" tires on at the moment... Could be ditch finders I suppose. They should really be the first thing I change I suppose. When I say "odd" I mean odd front and rear. I don't know much about tires. Last time I bought "performance" ones, they were A5120's! Are these any good? Front: Vredestien Ultrac - Sessanta 225 - 40 ZR19 Rear: Avon ZZ3 255/35/R19 (Seem to look like a budget tire?) Should I replace my rears? Fronts? Both?

I appreciate that Captain. I think that because the FIRST day I had it... I came off a round about, in the wet and was just a little over-enthusiastic..... The back end twitched slightly, as if to wagg on finger at me and say "Now, I wouldn't do that if I were you" ... Kind of like a girly safety net. Which I am happy with for now. I understand what you are saying... just think I need to get used to the way a RWD car works first... THEN take away the safety net

HA HA ... yup. Had a LOAD of stuff to be posted which I sold on eBay (to help PAY for the car).... Thought I was going to have to do at least TWO trips to the Post Office. But I put ALL the parcels in (three or four BIG ones) without needing to use the front seat. Took me FOUR trips to the PO FROM the car to take them all in! I know there are restrictions with the strut brace... but if you can work round it, the boot is cavernous! Just gotta get a baby seat that fits to a roof rack for it... and I will NEVER have to sell her!

Can't believe how big the boot is! Well chuffed

Something tells me that is NEVER coming off.... Although I AM interested in having a little bit of a play somewhere with a little drift/tail slide. Somewhere SAFE... where the mistakes I WILL make wont matter.... Where do people go for something like that? To learn? (Other than a go-kart track in a go-kart!)

Had a search and I can't find anything like this.... (Although I am sure there will be there is lots about it on here somewhere) Been nearly two weeks... and yes the car DOES sound gorgeous... but I am going to do a few miles in it this week, so I thought I would fill up the in dash 6-CD changer... Works perfectly when the engine isn't running or it is running but just sat on the drive. but if she is moving... they either don't play at all ... or play 1-2 seconds followed by a gap of 10-12 seconds. Gotta be down to the changer not being anti-shake? Anything I can do about this in a 7 year old car that isn't under warranty? (Other than buying a new head unit)

Very sad I know... but after just over a week of getting used to my first RWD car, I performed my first "spirited" overtake yesterday. All I can say is.... WOW It wasn't dangerous, lots of space and I didn't break the speed limit (well, not too much) but it was the first time I overtook in a space smaller than I would have done in any of my previous cars... and the feeling was amazing. As I said, for THIS car, there was loads of room. My sometimes nervous passenger was fine with it (actually enjoyed it!) and it made me feel great! Was on an A-Road I know very well and just judged it all right. Didn't upset the three drivers I was overtaking, or the van coming towards me as I was out and back in again with plenty of time. Sad? Yes... I know, VERY sad. But just had to share.... Feel free to laugh, point and giggle at me

OK... currently on MINE... Drivers length is 50cm/20" Passengers is 45cm/18" Which are just standard wipers... The kit from wipex are 20" and 21" ... which would FIT the car... but would they bump into each other when in use?

You are right you know! Will nip out and measure up

Yeah, I had a look at the "drives" you are doing. Was a little worried I might not be able to keep up (with still being a little nervous of the loud pedal on my first every RWD motor)

Cheers peeps... I love the look of the "flat blade" style at wipex.co.uk ... anyone used these? Want them to WORK rather than look good... but doing both would be good

Yeah, not sure what is going on that weekend, may be out of the country working But if not, I will pop over!

Yeah... where is the best place to get hold of one from? Cheers for that... and for the record, I think you are all weirdo's for reasons OTHER than just the pop-charger thing ... (Obviously including ME in that statement!)

They look good (And cheap too!) Try to add to my cart... and it puts a 20" and 18" in (front drivers and rear) but no passenger side! What sizes did you get?

Cheers Josh!

Would sticking some of this in help? http://www.iridiumengineering.co.uk/synchromax.htm "SYNCHROMAX MTF OIL Synchromax is a manual transmission fluid that increases performance and the life of your equipment. It improves shifting, reduces gear noise and increases power transfer to the wheels. It also lowers operating temperatures and provides outstanding wear protection for longer transmission life. Synchromax is recommended for manual transmissions that specify an automotive transmission fluid (ATF) or motor oil. It’s also ideal for 4x4 transfer cases and motorcycle gear boxes. Synchromax is fully compatible with all types of friction materials. It provides excellent corrosion and oxidation protection without affecting the soft metals commonly found in manual transmission synchronisers. Synchromax is formulated with Royal Purple’s proprietary Synerlec™ technology for unsurpassed performance and protection"