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I have an 05 uk car with the gt pack but for some reason there are no stereo controls on the steering wheel, only cruise control. What are the options for getting some remote buttons for the stereo on there? Thanks Shinjuku

The choice between expensive high flow cats and rattleing decats though means that I will probably not change the cats. So given that is there any point changing the y pipe or is the cat basically the restraining point of what is left? Cheers Shinjuku

So what is the greater restriction on the de engine. The y pipe or the standard cat. No point changing y pipe if the CAT is still a greater upstream restriction

It looks as though some exhaust systems come with a y pipe and others do not. Is there any need to change the y pipe - ie if you dont it will rust through. Or is it personal choice. If the latter what is the effect of substituting it with a non oe unit. Cheers Shinjuku

Thanks Roadtrip Shinjuku

Can someone tell me the bolt diameter and threads per inch/diameter of the wheel bolts of the Z? Want to know what locking bolts to buy? Thanks Shinjuku

So where do there stand on the noise level? How do they compare to scorpion, oe, k2, k1 etc?

Thanks mate. Every day is a school day!

And what is their function. To make the exhaust louder or quieter?

Got a pic Neil?

Can you see them when it is installed on the car?

Whats with those things above the exit pipe. They look a bit weird.

Seen the US ones on thebay. How well do they suit the UK cars. I assume there are differences otherwise they would not be for the US models? Worth knowing about the service manuals too, although they are probably out of my technical range for most things. Shinjuku

Thanks Chris. Are those not service manuals as opposed to owner's?

Does anyone know where I can get an electronic version of the owner's manual for UK spec "DE" cars. Thanks Shinjuku

Everyone seems to have the rays. At first I thought they were nicer but im starting to think the standard fit has a nice clean look. Still 18s though. Am I in a minority of one that they look as good!

I think the bright silver may be the way forward. You are right the standard finish is quite dull when I look out of the window compared to the car next to it. I like the anthracite but looking at those pictures I think that unless I was going to try and go with a generally stealthy look it would not work on a black car. The car would end us fading away _ and not in a cool way. Given its a roadster I think stealthy would not look good - better to stick with it being a manly poncemobile! A brighter silver than normal I think it will have to be! Thanks for the responses and pictures Shinjuku

I've decided that I quite like the look of the standard 18'' alloys on my 05 reg car. So, I'll get them refurbed rather than buying some Rays or aftermarket wheels. Question is what colour would look good and suit my style. The car is a black roadster. I am not a rude-boy, so probably it needs to be either standard or something fairly subtle. I was wondering if there is a slightly brighter shade of silver that would give a slightly more lifted look to the colour? Or, going the other way an anthracite, but I'm not sure how that would look on a black car against the goldish coloured brembos. Any suggestions (with a pic if its at all possible)? Thanks Shinjuku

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Cheers for your response rog. Any further offers on idle and cold start temps? Thanks Shinjuku

What are. Considered typical oil pressures. Is Cold start 90 Driving around normal operating temp 60 Idle normal operating temp 25 Typical? What brand of oil is generally thought best if any. Thanks shinjuku

Thanks all Shinjuku

@db Its a wire for a 12v extension. I have a gps speed camera warning system and it needs a power supply. All those panels sounds like a bit of a faff. Is there some guides that can step by step me on how its done? @ doogyrev What do you mean when you say the centre dash and how do you get it off @zugara Thats what I call a good party!

I want to get a wire (very thin - 10amps) from the driver's footwell to the passenger footwell. Had a little look and there is not massively obvious way through between the two footwells. Can anyone suggest what can be done. All I need really is to be able to see a bit of light from the driver's footwell if I poke my head into the passenger footwell - then I can poke the wire through. Suggestions on how to do it appreciated. Thanks Shinjuku

Am I right in thinking that the Bose system is an amplified unit and as such fitting a Parrot handsfree phone kit is bit more complicated than on other cars that just have the normal connectors at the back. If so, could someone tell me what harnesses are needed and broadly speaking what needs to be done? Or, is connecting a Parrot to the Bose pretty much the same as connecting the Parrot to any other car stereo. Thanks Shinjuku