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Dicky

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  1. Dicky

    Spacers

    I have 20 mm all round so unable to help with pics but I found they made a huge differance when cornering. Prior to fitting them I got the shock of my life when following a family saloon around a corner which it took with no problem while I went into a spin. I wasn't going particularly fast either. Ive never had any probs on any corners since fitting them and my confidence has leaped up. Well worth the dosh and I assume 25mm would be even better. The only worry I would have with fitting 25mm is how far the tyre would stick, out not only from an aesthetic view point but a legal point as well. I also think it might look a bit odd when viewed from the behind. It might make the wheels look thin as they'll be poking out but not filling the wheel arch. Wider wheels would look better from this stand point imo. Try the search cos I'm sure you'll find pics there.
  2. thanks veef13 I had forgotten I posted this one. Not to keen on ebay purchases so decided to share my key with my daughter. As for Durk, well there are ways and means of getting stuff cheaper. You could offer to cut the managers hedges or lawns, or maybe sit on his knee and blow in his ear, depending upon his particular persuasion ha ha. However I would be wanting a much bigger discount for the latter option though. Good luck with it!
  3. I'm trying out Redex just now. First measure went in last week. Not noticed anything yet though. Maybe if I send a letter up the chimney, Santa will leave me one or two horse powers in my stocking this Xmas.
  4. Had hoped to get some benifit without major surgery, more in the way of out patients work, but it would seem not. The cars running very well at the moment following cleaning of the throttle body. Thanks for all your input guys.
  5. Ha ha ha. How right you are, Never was good a spulling, and I'm not well you know.
  6. The cars done 67k now and I assume it's lost a few brake horse over the years (no way of telling I suppose as I've no starting point) but I understand power is lost as milage goes up. My question is can some of it be recovered by fitting new sensors/other or is it gone for good (without having to re map)
  7. Motordyne 5/16" Iso Thermal Plenum Spacer kit. Bought new but never fitted and still in its delivery box. £150 + postage ovno I live in Newcastle upon Tyne if you want to collect. Hope the photobucket link works as its my first attempt.
  8. Ha ha ha so I'm not the only mad sod in the UK. Just tucked mine up in the garage (9:20 pm)after being rained upon earlier and stood drying it off with a micro fibre cloth before I could leave it for the night. Never mind there was the added advantage that bloody X factor's on again.
  9. Think it's put me off now. May spend the £400 on a front end respray I will definitely see the benifit of that.
  10. Yipeeeeeee ITS FINISHED.......Now where was I.
  11. Trying to concentrate on reading the 350z Forum.
  12. Bloody X Factor......Only 30 odd minutes to go.......thank god
  13. I've had my new Motordyne spacer for a couple of years now but can't come to terms with the Cost/Benefit decision. I've read quite a few reports and the general feedback seems to resolve to :- The car feels sharper or more responsive. The max speed limiter is removed. Some time ago I fitted a K&N filter following which the car felt sharper/more responsive, but I'm used to that now and don't notice it any longer. Same when I cleaned the throttle controller, same when I fitted a st st exhaust (although this provides long term peace of mind as well). So that's why I can't bring myself to part with £400+ if I'm just going to get used to it, and who drives around at 150mph or more. It's a poser, I need more encouragement. If results remind noticeable then I would definitely go for it.
  14. if this happened outside your house in the morning then it suggests whoever did it must have been staying somewhere close to you. Why not have a walk around the neighbourhood and look for a viehicle with your colour paint on its front wing. If you find it knock on their door and ask for an explanation and get the police involved if necessary. If you need any help the Geordie boys are available! BAST--DS!
  15. I was interested...........but I'm begining to fall asleep now!
  16. Is this manual specific to UK cars or is it the same as those available in the Guide section and on CD. I understand these are for US cars
  17. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    Oops...... posted twice some how. Does that make it twice a good
  18. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    A flashing white light on the front as well...........where can I buy one. Ha ha í ½í¸‰
  19. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    A flashing white light on the front.........where can I buy one. ha ha í ½í¸‰
  20. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    I think it was along the lines....if you like Xmas trees that much, then fill your boots!
  21. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    As I understand it from previouse posts hard breaking is only considered to happen when the ABS operates and is why some believe the flashing lights should only come on then. But let's face it hard breaking doesn't only occur when the ABS operates, I've break hard on many occasions without it cutting in. With regard to positioning the flashing lights to avoid dazzling. Can't see this point, flashing the 3rd brake light doesn't increase the brightness it's just the same, maybe less because it's going on/off and no one complains about the Z 3rd brake light brightness at the moment. As I've mentioned above, following activation, the light doesn't flash again until a programmable time has elapsed so driving in traffic shouldn't be to much of a problem for other drivers. I'm still not convinced by the against reasoning but I am concerned about the legal aspect.
  22. Is it possible the fans have been striped down and the fan blades on one fitted the wrong way around?
  23. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    I agree with you to a point. You do have two other solid brake lights, but I think the flas sing 3rd light wakes you up faster and brings more urgency to the situation. Yeah I know if someone in front is breaking then your in an urgent situation, but some people do daydream. I would lay money that many of us (I have many times) drive on auto pilot a lot of the time especially driving a famiiure road and I just think the flashing light helps in such situations and is why I think there a great idea.
  24. Dicky

    Flashy Lights

    Yeah if they can have them why can't I. Not seen anything yet to suggest the're not legal in fact a lot of new cars have them fitted.
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