Dicky

Bought a Ford S- max for the wife. The wheels are 5 stud 18" and was wondering if I need a Ford wheel or if any 5 stud 18" will work and do I need to take iaspect ratio and tyre width into account. Thanks

I probably got the idea from you then because I remember seeing that someone on the forum had done it.

Don't blame you Jimmy, it's to cold just now, good luck!

Just a bit of luck really. When I first tried it in the cubby and it fit so snugley it inspired me.

Decided to install my Tom Tom Go 530 into the front cubby the other day and to carry out the Bose Phono/iPod hack Posted by Husky a while ago (see Guides).....Apologies for the poor picture Removed the Tom Tom to computer docking station USB, removed the power supply cable mini USB and connected the two cables together to get power to the Tom Tom from the passenger side 12v power socket. Because the Tom Tom on/ off switch is mounted on the top I had to open it up, drill a small hole in the back and connect a wire in parallel with the on/off switch and route it to the small red switch you can see in the picture to allow you to turn it on and off. The Tom Tom, when sitting on the docking station, fits perfectly and snug into the cubby so no need to secure it. I then carried out Husky's Bose mod and terminated the wire in a 3.5mm jack socket seen in silver on the left of picture. Mounting the jack socket was a bit of a struggle as the plastic is thicker than the thread length on the socket (had to counter bore it) and cutting a hole in the cubby rubber base to line up with the socket mounted in the plastic was a bit of a fiddely mission also. Anyway the end result is tickety boo and my daughter can now find her way around the country and play her iPone music at the same time. SATISFACTION

I sprayed mine a while back and used Peugeot Silver from Halfords. I was well pleased and think it's a good match. Anyway a blind man on a galloping horse would never notice.

Thanks lads will look into it

Anyone know of a place where you can hire a ramp, the hydraulic or electric lift type used in garages. Want to get under the car to do deal with any corrosion that might be going on.

Could it be something to do with the alarm disarming. Whey not get out, shut the door again (don't lock it) wait a while, then get in again without the alarms deactivating and see what happens? Maybe it's the door lock motor or window motor humming following activation. After that I would look try isolating the noise by removing fuses in turn for each possibility you can think of and see if it disappears

Ok no problem

BUMP......Still here and winters coming!

Turning the air con on sorts it quickly. BUT when turning it off again mine steams up again because the air cons been on. No winning this one

Price Drop....now £100 ...(the £20 drop will probably cover delivery charges)

Newcastle on Tyne

Bought just before Xmas last year from a forum member but never fitted. 2x Fronts only - 225/45/18 Vredstein Wintrack Extreme winter tyres. Part worn but still with a healthy 6mm to 7mm. Retail at £120-£130 each. Will take £120 for the pair. Collection Only http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/hoggy57/media/Tyres%202/image.jpeg.html Price Drop......now £100 (the £20'will probably cover delivery charges)

This was disproved, due to the date on your piece of paper, which was not very clear, and what could be made out was something like 14/6/15 or 14/8/15, nowhere near November, or even October. Take clear photo's of the paper and the goods in question. I would also suggest posting the pictures individually, rather than a link to an album. Apologies, I didn't think or notice that, even though I posted the same ad a year or so ago. A senior moment I'm afraid! I'll try again later. Cheers Dicky

On Monday I believe, I submitted a post in the 350z parts for sale section entitled "Winter Tyres". Ive not seen or heard anything since. I may well have done something wrong, but then you may have received it and are busy just now. Can you confirm if you've rereceived it please. Regards Dicky

Thanks for that but I only have a small garage and need something low I can drive onto without the ramps skating away and then to wind them up. I noticed the eBay ones in your link and also that someone is selling the type I would like but there asking to much. I might make them an offer and see what happens.

Reasonably priced adjustable car ramps wanted, same type as CJ Autos supply if poss. http://www.cjautos.eu/v/vspfiles/photos/CR02-2.jpg

And I get in a sweat just changing the plugs!!! RESPECT

Well the brakes are spot on now, thanks to all of you for for your input. I took the bleeding method with me and explained to the Service Manager how it should be done, which appeared to be news to him and of course took all the credit when it succeeded. It's a bit frightening that the main dealer doesn't know how to bleed the brakes or at least where to get the required info from and even more frightening that they tell you they've road tested it when it's quite obvious they hadn't. Anyway all's that ends well...thanks again

Good info, cheers young man!

Ive only ever used two main dealers and both power bled the brakes. I wonder if this method introduces small micro air bubbles which later collect together into a larger bubble.? Does anyone know how the brake servo works and if there is some sort of manifold inside where air can get trapped.

I agree it seems to me that air is still in the system. I'm just trying to get some ammo in place in case I need to put up an argument in case they replace something that doesn't need changing.

I should have mentioned that following Kwick Fits attempts I was left with a slight problem. When I apply the brakes the pedel travel on the first push feels to travel about 20 mm before I get pressure. On the second press of the pedal is rock hard straight off. This main dealers seems to be suggesting that Kwick Fit may have damaged the brake servo in some way which has got worse following their bleeding attempt. Does this seem a fair comment?