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Ekona

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  1. So, so ugly. Dear god Lexus of old, please come back and start producing subtle fast cars again
  2. Animated sigs are, in general, the reason why image blockers exist. You're better than that dude, your current sig is classy, just replicate it with the current beast
  3. Truth is, no-one really knows about the long term cost of EV ownership yet, myself included. We do know that, in general, an ICE will be good for 200k miles with basic servicing on modern engines. If EVs can do that too, or at least get close to it, then they're on the right track.
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    0 - 60 mph..

    The only way to get near OEM 0-60 is to not lift the gas pedal when shifting gear, and destroying your clutch when you launch. Don't worry about it. Also, ESP must be off for any kind of spirited driving timing.
  5. I found it first time by typing in 'grundy225'
  6. Someone really needs to invent a global internet site that allows you to look for things you might need, just by putting the words in. I'd probably name it after a big number or something.
  7. Ekona

    Maserati SUV

    Not for me. Looks like a modern Lexus, which isn't a good thing.
  8. Did you even read his post?!
  9. He doesn't want to sell them to you. Try a quote from the usual people, like FedEx or UPS or USPS. See what it comes out at.
  10. At 5.5mm I don't think they'll be that bad, certainly I'd expect them to be on a par with the 888s and possibly longer, given how little tread there is so less chance for slidey slidey action!
  11. ...but when I do, they look like this: The Nankang AR-1 Literally brand-new, only very limited supplies right now along with limited sizes. For Zed peoples I can only see them in 225/40/18 (£120) and 265/35/18 (£150) right now, but this is going to be expanded very soon so I'd expect to see a much better selection in 18". They're EU marked so road legal, although I'd expect their wet weather characteristics to be somewhat interesting with that tread pattern. However, given the hysteria we had a few years back with the EU re-classifying what could be used as a road tyre and the fear that 888s would be made illegal, it's incredibly encouraging to see a road legal tyre that looks basically like a bike tyre coming to the market. I've not ordered any yet, but I think for the prices these have to be worth a shot.
  12. Oh man, I'm so annoyed at myself for not picking that up
  13. Dreaming about being attacked by paper planes?
  14. Right, you're both fired
  15. Anytime my friend
  16. That's one ugly looking vehicle. Quick, bring back the X6, all is forgiven!
  17. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-SX022-Oxygen-Sensor-Socket/dp/B000R9ZYWI Or even cheaper!
  18. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expert-55540-Oxygen-Sensor/dp/B000MQ7XRA Done.
  19. Like Holly Willoughby in lingerie.
  20. Let's rise up! Tomorrow. Or next week, seeing as it's the weekend. Or maybe wait until the summer when it's warm.
  21. Or what comes directly before a Z
  22. That's my point: The numbers are irrelevant, it's the scale you're using that needs to be consistent. If you feel that 32 is too harsh, then no issues making them 29 if it suits you. Just keep an eye on your tyre wear and adjust accordingly. Tyre pressures are determined by make and model of the tyre, not the wheel size: What are you running? In theory the spacer thing is correct, they could run the other way I guess, but I've yet to come across any that do. Either way you're going to have to take a chance if you don't know for sure, so I'd definitely be going the same way as the hub bolts go for a starter.
  23. Because the public are mugs and most don't understand that. All they see is 2p for 100mi and that's it. On a tangent, look at smartphone batteries. As a rule they still only last a day, despite nearly 10 years worth of development. Why is this? Simply it's because we want more gadgets and more power, so it needs a bigger more efficient battery to power all that. If you get an EV and then put on your fancy stereo, your heated seats, your a/c, your satnav, your lane detection system etc, where do you think the power for this will come from? That's right, from the batteries, so EV manufacturers need to step up the game there just to stay still. It's ridiculous, and it's the consumers' fault.
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