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Like the idea with the Citroen. Doesn't much matter on door shapes I wouldn't think because when someone's door opens the section that sticks out most will be the section that impacts the highest section of my car. So long as my tube is sticking out the furthest from my car body then that's what will get hit first I would have thought. Anyway think it will protect against the vast majority of cars out there and remember it will only be used when I've got no other alternative but to parallel park, multi story parks, city centre parking and the like.

Now there's a really good idea!

Just thought, if your feeling creative, the magnets I found to be best (after a bit of searching) are.... http://www.first4magnets.com/circular-disc-rod-magnets-c34/10mm-dia-x-5mm-thick-x-3-2mm-c-sink-neodymium-magnet-2kg-pull-p2640#ab_1-1%7Cps_2-899/s899 I used a soldering iron to burn down 10 mm into the insulation tube (which is about 20 mm thick) to sink the magnets flush then used tape to cover them over keeping them in and to prevent scratching paintwork. I decided to use 3 magnets per 1m length of tube (find what's best for your application) I intend putting a small countersunk screw through the magnet holes, securing with a nut and washer on the inside of the tube. Also on the inside of the tube, soldering some 1.5mm steel wire (from B&Q) between each screw end along the length. If you have two lengths of tube per side, then run the wire to the other tube and do the same. Then from the exposed wire between tubes IE at a point between doors, make a crimp connection to another piece of wire which will be taken through the drivers/passangers door and secured inside the car. Any exposed wire or any coming into contact with the paintwork will be covered with suitable electrical sleeving/other. If you can be bothered........Enjoy!

Ok....I'll hang the wife's knickers off them, maybe that'll help...........although on second thoughts, maybe not cos I make tents out of them in summer lol I'm guessing she doesn't read this forum :lol: Dead right she doesn't. I'm hiding in the cupboard under the stairs to write the comment...so don't tell her now

Ok....I'll hang the wife's knickers off them, maybe that'll help...........although on second thoughts, maybe not cos I make tents out of them in summer lol

Oops again...apologies Ekona I missed the "like" comment and somehow got to pressing the "unlike"

It's a £37k people carrier!

I think they would tear me up and spit me out. Lol

Fortunately the Z's never been touched only because I'd rather park well out the reach of numb-ties, but other cars I've owned have been...and it can cost a lot to get repaired. The ones I made in 2004 served their purpose but I have to admit to having seen some on Amazon which are now unavailable that caused me to use manners instead (obvious enough now I think of it) They may well get nicked but as I said I'll only use them when I've got no other choice and the security wire I'll fit soon may well deter the opportunist.

Oops meant to post on the 350Z forum. Can it be moved? sorry

Just knocked up some door side protectors from water pipe insulation tubes, magnets and steel wire. They're based on a set I made in 2004 when I first got the Z using springs and hooks, but now I've used rare earth magnets. I've made them for my wife's new S-Max but will do the same for the Z later. We will still park well away from other cars where possible, but on those occasions you must parallel park they are a cheap yet effective solution. They cost approx £15 to protect both sides. I've not quite finished them yet and will incorporate a security wire to give a degree of theft protection from opportunist thieves. Even if they're nicked they will be cheap to replace. Apologies for the crap pic but crap phone camera and it's dark.

I had thought of that but just assumed my battery drill wasn't up to the task. But I'll give it a go after seeing your vid. Thanks

Yep

At my age I find that getting the car off the ground is half the problem. Apart from this it will be useful for my wife and daughter to carry in my wife's S-Max if ever the need arises.

When you get to almost 70 tell me this again lol

I'm surprised no one has bought one of these. This is the one I've decided on but it's out of stock until April, so I've put my name down and will report back. Getting the car off the ground is half the work so hope this works ok. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Wheelnut-MAKES-WHEEL-CHANGES/dp/B00ANKV9GQ

Is it possible that the starter motor bendix could have got stuck in the flywheel and dropped out while working on it? Not sure but thought it might be another possibility. Edit.. Read it again and think I may have got the wrong end of the stick. Still suffering from New Years party I guess !

Anyone recommend or Curse a 12v Jack. Been looking around but getting conflicting reviews. Would like a 2 ton but could get away with a 1 or 1 1/2T.

Just came across this article on the Honest John website. Apparently you squirt Slime into your punctured tyre, inflate and drive off. The tyre can then be cleaned and a professional repair carried out. It only seems to be available from USA but has anyone know anything about it or better still used it? http://www.honestjoh.../2011-08/slime/

Can't believe the battery is at fault here. When the engine is started the battery doesn't do anything, it only receives charge. All the voltage and current are supplied by the alternator. Check to see if you voltmeter is running at around 13v with engine running. Or turn on the headlights, heater etc then see if Reg headlights go brighter when you rev up. If so the alternator is ok, if not its on the blink.

Thanks for the reply young man. I've searched the Internet and can't find anything to explain it. I've emailed the supplier but not heard back yet. I'm starting to think it's their own identification system they use when selling lots of parts. When I find out I'll update the post. Bought the wife this S-max which is the first car I've had that comes without a wheel of any kind and not even a Jack. What's going on. Why would anyone squirt a load of gunge into a new tyre that will destroy it, when it can be repaired for a fraction of the price. This has got to be a con the industry are trying to force us into.

Had mine out a few weeks ago and pretty sure this unit just pulls out. Remove the two screws on the LHS and RHS which I can see you've done on the LHS. As I recall the outer screws hold a bracket mounted on each side of the Bose and the inner ones hold the air con box. Here's the guide I followed http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/45398-how-to-bose-phono-ipod-hack-guide/

Looking to buy a spare wheel for the wife's new S-max. Seen a couple on eBay but don't understand what part of the description means. This is the description below: FORD GALAXY MK3 S-MAX 2006-2014 ALLOY WHEEL R18 WITH VERY GOOD TYRE LV07-4 What does LV07-4 or EN07-2 and similar terms mean.

You guys are obviously budding geniuses. Don't laugh but I never thought the info would be available on the web sphere. I'm getting old you know, I come from a time when the telephone was at the end of the street and all you needed to know was which of two buttons to press...A or B........ask your dads ha ha Thank lads most appreciated

I had thought the PCD would be 360/5 = 72 deg but having read your post I looked it up in Wikipedia and they quote 4 different PCD's but there in millimetres. I Assume this relates to the arc length between bolt centres. I'll get my string out and try it. Thanks for your input