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Nope, T1-Rs are crap with light cars too: i've tracked in both an mr2 mk3 and a VXR220 and melted them on both. Toyos are great for those terrified of a bit of water as that's their strong point, but they're not a serious performance tyre at all IMHO. I've yet to try the R1-R, but after reports from other users I feel they will quickly become the ultimate fast road and track tyre: sane compound as R888 but with more tread to dispel standing water.

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That's beautiful If it looks as good on the front of the car as I suspect it will, I'll definitely have to have one. Much better than the faded plastic badge on there atm anyway.

Even better, those guys are pretty much the only people I'd consider buying a 911 from. That is utterly stunning

996.1? You have to buy that if you can! It'll wee all over every other car on your list in terms of performance and fun, and will hold its value much better too.

I wouldn't call £360/£540 (996) or £460/£610 (Cayman) ridiculous tbh. My personal choice would be a Cayman S or M3 CS, or the Vette if you fancy something really different.

Mustang or Corvette would be on my list as well.

P2-spec bare minimum I think. How on earth did you let it go 2 years without a service?!

Front looks good, don't like the spoiler though.

40 can throw the TCS systems out, don't run those unless you're happy to run the Zed with them turned off all the time. Just get the correct size tyres in the first place, save yourself any hassle And you do know that the wheels are the worst place to add weight don't you, will definitely make your car slower

I'll be going as well, 3rd year on the trot now. As for the Gendarmes ignoring the French drivers, they don't. They'll get anyone regardless of plate, it just seems like they get the French less because they're not stupid enough to speed during LM week. I got done for 750EU + instant driving ban for being an idiot on Mad Friday last year, despite knowing better and not speeding at all any other time. I'll be getting there on Wednesday as I want to see free practice as well as qualifying, and the pit walk is a must do too. I'm just hoping for slightly better weather than last year, it was horrendous on the way there and back!

Should be 225/45/18 on the front and 245/45/18 on the rear I think. Can't see any reason why the GT4 wheels would be any different from the Rays.

I very much doubt that's the whole story, or that any of the German brands would have a cheaper hourly labour rate than Nissan. Tbh (and this isn't directed in particular at the guy I've quoted) I can't help but wonder if people are complaining in the wrong way. Everyone makes mistakes, even car manufacturers, and of course it's how they deal with those mistakes afterwards that's important. Some cars are just naturally Friday-afternoon-assembled-by-the-work-experience-boy specials, that's life sadly, and some brands suffer more than others (just ask the Lotus and TVR owners!). I've had cause to complain on occasion with both the Zed and a couple of previous cars (strangely enough not the VXR220 though) and every time I put forth my case in a straight forward and polite manner, never raising my voice nor using naughty language either in person or in writing. Every time I've had to do this I've been treated with respect and courtesy, and all issues were solved to my satisfaction. Maybe I've been exceedingly lucky and got dealerships who really wanted to help, or maybe it's because I've been polite about things I've managed to get my issues resolved. I'm not saying that anyone in this thread hasn't been the same way, I'm just merely making an observation.

From that review: Yup, that's exactly how I felt about them. There's not much more grip there than something like the T1Rs, but there is sooooo much more feedback you can go that little bit quicker.

You should alter pressure dependant on tyre selection, not size. For example, stock RE040s should be run at 35psi, T1Rs at 37psi (due to the softer sidewalls) and PS2s at 33psi (due to the harder sidewalls). On top of that you've got stuff like the R888s which should be run at daft pressures (27psi!) due to them being able to get very hot and very sticky very quickly.

You'll never get every decision right as you're only human, but the openness and clarity of each decision that the Mods make here are one of the reasons this place is such a success. I for one applaud the way things are done around here, and long may it continue.

Syphon as in proper syphon, or as in drain the tank? He'll be lucky to be able to do the former, I'd expect the Merc to have an anti-syphon system in there at least. If you mean drain the tank and chuck it in yours, I can't see any reason why not.

PS2s or RE050s. Ultracs, T1Rs and 452s do not have 'great' grip in the dry in my experience, only the first two do. They're all capable tyres for the Zed (the Toyos and Falkens at the budget end and the Vredestiens in the middle) but if you want great dry grip and good wet grip then the Michelins or the Bridgestones have got to be what you're after.

Do we really need any more smilies though? This place already has loads which never get used, and I never find myself saying anything that requires a smiley we don't have. All that would happen is that they'd get over used to death in the first week, then never used again.

I wouldn't drive anything on cracked tyres, let alone a performance car.

Damn shame Dave, you've been a very good Mod on here over the years I've been here. Thanks for all your hard work and effort in that time

That's because it was designed for power steering, so when it goes it's always much heavier. I've been driving a friend's '79 928 which is very much like the Zed (albeit 200kg lighter) and it felt so much more alive in your hands, and that's on old tech! It's just a personal thing, I agree that for 99% of people power steering is the best solution.

Didn't pre-Revup/HR cars not have speed sensitive steering? Or am I just imagining that up? FWIW I wish the steering was a bit heavier at times, as I'm not overly fond of power assisted steering on a sports car. It'd be nice if it was switchable really... *wonders off pondering if it's possible*

Import cars can use either their original size plates or UK ones, UK cars have to have a UK size plate afaik. Been like that for while I think, but check the current VOSA MOT regs to be sure.

Not legal but I'd be amazed if anyone ever picked up on it. Just be aware that you could get hit with the usual fines for running one.