AndyC

Oh and I think I made the point last time but didn't make the drive out - nobody is allowed to take the p*** at the state of my bonnet (stone chips) or of my wheels. Oh or of the scuff mark on the front bumper

Very pleased for you on the sale mate , BUT you've gotta stick around Dorian, its been said but its right - the place wouldn't be the same without ya, not only the knowledge but the banter as well

This must be the longest thread ever for a spotted!!!

Funny how we all like different things isn't it. I think the wheels match the interior - hideous. David you're absolutely right - they're hideous. I should have made clear that I was referring to the one posted later by Mathys!!

I think the point that was being made was that a JDM car is worth less than a comparable UK, not that a JDM was worthless - which of course it isn't

Like the wheels tho

Yeah thats only the voice tho

Probably to do with everything in US has to have a warning - blame culture mate, Bap knows his stuff so I wouldn't worry

Bunch of sex pests

Yes we did +1

Sounds just like his school report EDIT: cos I forgot me smiley!!

Fair play good luck mate, hope it can be sorted nice & cheap

Oh and at least Katja's not gonna forget you!!!!

Sorry to hear that mate, as i always say though - the main thing is that you're ok and that the car can be fixed. Can I just ask though why you aren't going through insurers, surely its gonna be a costly job?

Yep, we all need to get out more

Needs sound on. Pretty work safe - no nudity and only 2 f*** words. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6_1FTxt5c0

Cheers dude its all hypothetical obviously and fortunately in this hypothetical situation described its not me!!

I remember when mine were on 3mm last winter - very very not nice

I am by no means an expert but I question this statement, I am not saying you are wrong, I am just asking you (or anybody else) to explain it and help my own understanding. I 100% accept that an SC engine undergoes more stress, and because it is producing more power will generate more heat than a non SC engine where everything else is equal. However, when sat in traffic the SC will not be generating any boost and the engine will not be working hard so the thermal load being generated at that instant will not be that high. Is that fair? Suppose you reach the back of this traffic queue after a fast blast then the engine will have be running hot and will have a shedload (technical term) of heat to dissipate. This is nothing though compared to a turbo though, as the SC is belt driven of the front of the engine and whilst this does raise the temperature of the air being compressed this is nothing like the heat from a turbo being driven by exhaust gases. Also the turbo is a restrictor in the exhaust. Exhaust gases, apart from being waste carry heat away from the engine. In an SC car these hot gases can exit the engine as rapidly as your zorst will allow. In a turbo they still have to flow through the turbo which soaks up some of the heat and retains it in the engine bay even if you are off boost. As I said this drivel looks like a statement, but I do mean it to be a question, its just my thoughts. Or am I talking bollox? Discuss...... Also, Val, whats this about an on off button? Is there some kind of clutch so I can turn the SC off? If so I want it! Think I may combine next summers european tour you are organising with a trip to Switzerland if thats true.... Dunno mate, you know more than me by the looks of things. Tbh I know the sum total of nothing on this topic, actually thats unfair - I know it aint cheap but it makes the Z quick! Just sticking around cos I'm interested to learn

Try wearing bigger thongs then good to have you back lad, how was your hol?

I think the 'ring is used due to the fact that it puts alot of stress on an engine and its internals. Climbing over 1000 feet and havein corners that are on 1:6 gradients all helps. Its not very race circuit like for a racetrack. More like a Welsh A road But what about a fast run, then stuck in traffic for 1/2 hour etc, followed by a fast run or repeated on/offs/town running- testing there has its place as I say but it ain't the whole deal surely in track conditions the stress will be way higher than stop-start testing? Plus if they are legally homologated, I'd say fairly safely that they won't have issues in day to day driving. True but stuck in traffic & town driving wouldn't the heat be MUCH higher?

nice job Wes!

Nah mate, just expressing opinion. I think if Stuey is considering supercharging I think it only right to let him know that Dorian is selling his kit - it appears (I'm saying appear as I know very little about this) a great deal. And IMHO a better solution as I'm a lazy sod and there's no chance I'd drive to Switzerland to have some work done on my car

Absolutely not mate, thats not my thing Besides, if someone was asking about supercharging and I had a kit to sell I'd be in there like a shot!!!!

peeps can have my vortech with 1,500 miles for about £3,200 installed and 400Bhp dynoed (by me and StephenG) (shameless plug ) i would like to know a ) what 'extras' are included b ) is the warranty applicable to and complete for the UK (given the recent 'confusion' over APS and conditions of use) and I'd still like a lot more miles (by other people ) In anybody's money your's is a better deal Dorian