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Interesting figures On mine with the Stillen exhaust fitted it was 297.6 and with the uprev 310.3 - gain of 12.7whp The torque was 250.1 and with the uprev 259.3 - gain of 9.2lbft So it seems the Stillen gives a bit more power without the uprev, but the Ackro+ has given a bit more torque. But as you say, you really notice the difference on the road. Is yours manual BTW?

Do a drive-by with someone standing and listening but with no walls etc around to echo sounds - they can make a car sound like its a bag of nails and more often than not there is no problem at all.

Welcome to the forum and good to have you along in Wales .........in a particulaly desirable ZED You would need to be at Moreton at 9am for the drives, but it may be possible to join us en-route - let me know nearer th time if that is your aim. We should be back at Moreton around 2pm after a 100 mile (approx) drive on the Saturday - so its up to you how early you want to get up on the Saturday I'm going to pass on the posting in the garage section (having not done it myself ) but would be good if you posted up a little introduction in the appropriate section

Hmmm. Im not sure how it works, but my old house was a great example. It was a massive 1930`s 3 bed semi with a 200ft long garden and enough driveway out front to park around 10 cars on it. It was a Band B for council tax. My neighbours both sides had identical houses to me but had extended their kitchen very very slightly more than mine had been extended. This was all done prior to the current owners moving in. Both my neighbours houses were rated as Band D on the council tax! Go figure! This might help: http://www.voa.gov.uk/corporate/Council ... ments.html

A must, once you in Scotland, is the A821 around the Trossachs And you should try and get up the west and north coast of Scotland where the roads and scenery are a pure delight, as is of much of Celts domain In 2008 in UK56 ZED we drove from Surrey to Mid Wales - stayed at Bala for a night, then on around to the Lakes and stayed a couple of nights and then into Scotland for the Hoon. About 2.5k miles in all covered but one of the best drives we have done. But steer clear of the A1/M1 IMO

That's the PS figure - and Nissan say 325bhp + or - depending on exact models, buy that is at the flywheel. On the basis mine now has 310.3 bhp at the hubs, that approximately equates to around 340bhp (+ or -) at the flywheel. Mark (Abbey) does remind us that there are variables for individual cars, hence the "+ or -". But they are just numbers. The real 'gain' is on the road and I can assure you the combination of the exhaust and uprev has made the car hugely satisfying and has been money well spent, in my book.

Done I only have the Stillen exhaust and the uprev has given me 310.3 at the hubs.

Happy birthday young-un - and make sure you give your Rosie a birthday treat with a little exercise

On the move

If you are not aware, around 75% of Local Council services are funded by the annual government grant (everyone's tax). The remaining 25% income via Council Tax has to be shared out - e.g. see here: http://www.isitfair.co.uk/PT%20CT%20Scam.html So the Council Tax we pay only pays for a relatively small proportion of those services we either value...... or don't.

Suicide is legal - so someone like PC David Rathband decided that was what he wanted. Very, very sad, but he retained the physical ability to do it. Tony Nicklinson (that prompted this thread) has decided he wants to end his life, but he phyisically can't. In America, and no doubt other countries where capital punishment applies, the execution is witnessed with contingenices in place should a reprieve be sanctioned at the last moment. Why then, can't Tony Nicklinson be granted his wish by being asked before the 'act' was underataken if that is what he still wanted as he has the ability to communicate his wish. Witnessed by a senior police officer (and others as necessary) who have had no prior connection with Tony of his family so they can verify in writing that his wish was granted........... dare I say it, as everyone else seems to use it these days, he has been granted his "human rights". I really don't know how the circumstances where the 'patient' is not able to communicate is helped but I'm simply responding to this latest case and I would have thought it not too difficult for the law to be re-written to cover these situations and dare I say stop the need for a growing number to leave this Country to go Dignitas and the like. What a sad situation that is - you can't end your life you home country (other than by killing yourself) due to Laws that are completely out of touch with reality. Not a happy subject but I suspect there is a growing support by what I hear discussed in private - that we can keep people alive but if they decide their quality of life has gone their physical incapacity prevents their choice over others seems so unfair. It borders on a breach of equal opportunities in my book and I am certainly no supporter of the PC brigade drum bashers. The effect on family and friends can also devastating and have a great effect on their lives, as I have personally seen. No one likes to see a loved one struggling as pills etc keep them alive - often for many years with both the sufferer and the relatives' quality of life all but evaporated.

Its the combination for me but as that combination would probably cost more than what my 370 is worth by the time it was all done.............. Wheels alone - £5k+ is more than what I would want to pay for a set

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Engine will usually tickover at slightly higher revs with the air-con on. May just need a re-gas/topping up - a whole lot cheaper than a new compressor

No, just affects these........ :D

Very useful guide and pics here that includes the handbrake adjustment viewtopic.php?f=35&t=16773&hilit=handbrake+adjustment

How things have moved on, looking at the rim/tyre profiles on that Dino ......and compare with my favourite the Mclaren F1, which is no spring chicken now

Vultures note

In very safe hands, whether going straight or sideways

I would lose on all counts to Will then, and he will have a younger 370 and Stillen to enjoy I might save a few bob in lost hats though

To do what you are doing and keeping this thread going is just awesome - credit to you both

I wonder how many cars fail the MOT at these places that offer tempting prices, simply knowing they will make up the shortfall by some "alledged" failing that owners such as you Paul have no way of verifying if it was actually an issue......or not.

Pleased to help Will - two years on and I am still loving the noise the Stillen makes and it farts nicely on the overun now it has aged - rather like its owner A few more pics of the day Pride of place You look kinda pleased Will And Graham is clearly impressed Nice shine And the business end

You teaser And its low

Well I guess this has got to be a good news thread car sold and new family member, but hope it gets even better once you start you new life across the pond. And we wouldn't have it any other when it comes to you being around on the forum