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I still want to know what's wrong with the car to make it sick.

Sick? What's wrong with it?

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Budget? Must haves?

I really couldn't give a rat's ass anymore what tyres people run on their cars. There's a shedload of posts on here explaining in technical detail and giving examples why mixing tyres is bad, and if people are too lazy to read them or want to completely ignore any kind of sensible reasoning behind, then that's up to them. I refuse to be drawn into pointless arguments with stupid people, it's a waste of everyone's time.

NECROPOSTING IS NECRO Don't be daft, no they're not.

Assbro is amazing, and I think the series is rapidly becoming my favourite video game series of all time

TB looks perfectly normal, give it a clean with some carb cleaner and run a can of 10K Boost through the system every ten thousand miles or so

Does the RSW c/f stick on stuff relocate the hazard warning switch to somewhere more helpful than by your elbow then? ;)

I'd rather pay the extra £3 a week and have the nicer interior

Without trying to be facetious, am I missing something or are they just standard Rays?

Can't go on strike any more, anti terrorism legislation and all that. We need to get the deficit paid off, and taxing fuel is probably the best and fairest way of doing it really. It sucks, but it's just something we've all got to suck up and get on with IMHO.

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That's one harsh fuel cut

Sounds like two issues to me, both of which you've identified. Slipping clutch at 3rd gear sounds like it's worn and needs replacing. Clutch pedal not coming up sounds like slave/master cylinder issues, to which I'd replace both at the same time. Tbh while you're changing the clutch over you might as well put a lightened flywheel in too, makes a world of difference in a good way.

Azure would be classed as a darker colour, so Blackhole will be fine

Ah, got you Only reason I asked is that some TDOs and tracks are a bit funny now with regards to camera mounts, and they have to be of a certain type to be allowed on track. This varies with differing places and companies though, so I'd always check with them before going.

What would you guys use? I've not found a better track tyre than the 888s (well, that will fit the Zed anyway, I don't think the A048s come in Zed sizes). They're no cheaper than the PS2s or RE050As, so I don't think cost is really an issue.

Moved. Order is correct, but I'd leave 24hours between putting the wax on and then putting the Red Mist on. Lime Prime is fine for the Zed, and I use the yellow polishing pads from Megs. Tbh I'd skip the LP and use Ultimate Compound instead, but I would clay the car before doing that.

Which track and which TDO are you doing it with Neil?

Yup, I dropped the roof and clamped it to the windscreen frame. You could clamp it to a window, or a headrest pillar, or the rear view mirror, or just about anywhere. The GoProHD is getting some great write-ups too, mate of mine took his snowboarding this year and got some great footage.

AD08 Neovas I assume? I'd still take the R888s anyday, mainly before the EU ban them in the next year or so. As long as you're not being an idiot then they're fine for everyday use as Steady Zeddy says.

SELOC is awesome, I still read it regularly despite selling the car over 4 years ago. They really know their stuff over there.

They're actually pretty reliable cars underneath, it's all quite basic stuff so few electronics to go wrong. The ally rads are the worst bit, the OEM ones use plastic ends which fail spectacularly but there's a wealth of aftermarket all-ally options out there for the same cost as OEM.

If you're ever feeling really flush, try the Endless fluid. It's the best bar none, and is what the F1/LMS/GT1 guys use in their cars. Expensive, but utterly fantastic and nigh-on unboilable.