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For what reason do Hatton or Clazaghe NOT deserve it mate?????

They'll be getting fcuking golf lessons next......

+ 1 - except the two Zeds bit!

Wouldn't of thought its the gearing as both use an almost identical double clutch system. Odd. I don't think he means the method of changing gears but the actual gearing. Ratio's Fair enough but at nearly 300kg's heavier and less power to beat the 0-60 time by 0.5 seconds is sensational if its true. I look forward to TG getting one for an opinion outside of Nissan. In the latest mag they call the GTR the fastest car they have driven..... Final drive, torque delivery and traction will all come into play, as will drag.

Congrats!

Done. Hopefully it will be enough to fend the spacktards off for a while.

Welcome to the nuthouse! Have an Elise in the stable too......

They often boost the bass and mid range frequencies in cab's as they are the ones lost most easily, often giving an artificial sense of a better system than a steel top. But at the end of the day BOSE just stick their name on whatever junk another company chucks in. The speakers in another 'premium brand' car with BOSE stuck on them cost the manufacturer 6 euros......

Tread design for the Toyo's was changed to reduce heat build up on the tyre edges as these wore quick on the t1-s. I dont doubt that they could be the best all round tyre as i do think they are good (not so the T1-s), but do they last as long as say the Pirelli's? Like i said people are after the Best tyre for the Best money. But people have different priorities in there tyre choice. In the case of winter tyres, i would recommend the Toyos or Falkens because the compound is softer and therefore it doesnt take much to get them upto temperature to perform well. 100% agree. IMO tyres are the only thing in contact with the road, and I want to stay on it.

What a barge! Class!!

Absolutely love the last one!

I'm not sure cheaper brand means softer compound bud. Yoko A040's are massively soft, and not cheap. Michelins are rock hard, last forever (with compromised grip IMO) and are pricey. Agree about the rest, it depends on your preference and the car too. I know what you mean, but name a cheap brand that has a hard compound but with levels of grip comparable to the toyo/falken/michelin or bridgestone? Id be surprised if you found one? The Toyo's especially have a soft compound, t1-r being slightly harder and of a better design than the t1-s. Im not familiar with the Yoko A040's, but the ones i know of are the A043 and A048's like kev has and these are semi slicks so to speak. I agree with that. But tyre tread designs and compounds are sold amongst 'brands' all the time. I know for a fact that Pirelli have sold Yokohama designs, and vice versa..... The other thing to remember is that Falken are huge in Asia, we just haven't heard of them as much over here. Some brands just aren't as well knows. I have T1-R's on all my cars now. I have tried the following and found them to be the all round best for me:- Falken FK451 / FK452 Pirelli P6000 Pirelli P-Zero Michelin Pilot Sport Yokohama A539 A range of Michelins And the Toyo's

I'm not sure cheaper brand means softer compound bud. Yoko A040's are massively soft, and not cheap. Michelins are rock hard, last forever (with compromised grip IMO) and are pricey. Agree about the rest, it depends on your preference and the car too.

Yep, read it last night too. I am off to the dealer later.

I don't know why but I just have something against Falken's. Never driven a car with them on but have seen a few sets and I just think they look funny tread and sidewall wise. You dont trust a tyre because it just looks funny? Good technical anwer Sarnie you look funny but id still employ you as my tea boy at work! I don't have a technical answer so I ain't gonna make one up Liam's Z has them and someone else did too. When looking at the photo's I could tell from a distance that they were Falkens. For some reason they have distinctive kind of design that I don't like. Plus I'm suspicious of anything cheap No i understand. each to there own. You did recommend the toyos though?? Aint they a cheap brand?? The Falkens i had didnt seem that bad, definately an improvement from the ones it came with anyway, the performance tailed off abit quiick but i do alot of miles. The Toyos are meant to have a soft compound so might be good over winter. Goodyear f1's are meant to be good over the winter periods too, not sure if they do the right sizes or even the price of them but worth a look. Try Camskill and tyretraders. there usually pretty decent prices. I would class Toyo's as cheapish too, kinda middle ground between the cheap @*!# and the brand names. I would never have bought either for any performance car I own. I will always strive to have the best for my car. I may be totally wrong here but, I reckon a lot of people who buy a cheapish set of tyres (Toyo/falkens) are so chuffed to have saved a couple of hundred quid that they kid themselves into thinking that the tyres are fantastic if they even stay on the road. People like Michelin and Pirelli haven't dominated the market for no reason. Their tyres are better, thats what you pay for. Cars like the 911 and gallardo have tyres designed for them, you would be a fool to ignore that. Again, this comes down to a budget thing. If people had the choice of any tyre and someone else was paying would anyone choose Toyo's? ...... Sarnie, you appear to be a tad blinkered by corporate branding...... Toyo tyres are the CHOICE for many Lotus drivers as they are proven to work best on the car. Don't forget that a lot of tyre designs come from just a few soruces and are sold the world round - including the 'big names'. How much do you think Porsche and Lambo pay for a tyre that is 'designed for a car'? Nada. That's why they are so expensive when it comes to replacing them, it is advertising for the brand. Independent tyre tests often show 'cheap' tyres to perform best. That is value for money, nothing else mate.

Great pics, really like the car too.

Yes.

So where is it?

Not sure, think I'm busy..... If I still have the Zed, would be happy to. (are there bridesmaids??)

Chesterfield pretty much hit it on the head. A pressure washer can help but not too close up. If you are blasting high pressure water at muck, you are doing the same to the paint. And if you put your hand in front of a pressure washer nozzle and can't hold it there (ie stronger than your arm) would you want to press your paint that hard? Great in wheel arches etc. and can be used on paint. Personally I use a hose attachment to gain a bit of extra pressure. Otherwise, two buckets, a few water changes and patience would be my way forward.

Congrats, great news. As for the burglary, sorry to hear it. I had mine done 18 months ago and it still makes my blood boil now....

Welcome. Am in Berks but not got a performance exhaust. Surely it is baffle or similar related??

Looks good, like the layout

Just tell them to charge you full price for them!