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Trucks FTW.

Highly unlikely, though. I think people are expecting miracles from the partnership given previous successes, but even if it's a good engine the McLaren aero isn't good enough to make the most of it. Look at the other Merc-powered cars, they're not even in the same league as the factory cars. Yes, Merc would still have the advantage of developing around that engine rather than shoving it in like the others, but even so. I would not expect McLaren Honda to be competitive for at least two seasons. After that, who knows?

FFS Lewis! What is he supposed to do to get any luck this year?

Have you spoken to your solicitor about this yet matey?

Higher PSI at the front will give you understeer, so the front washes out before the rear turns in. WIll also have a massive amount to do with your alignment though as well, probably more so than the tyre pressures. I tend to agree with Alex though, you're not going to notice 1 PSI difference on one tyre so this is pretty much all in your head

Never going to happen. McLaren are showing zero signs of progressing this season, so why would any of the big guns move there? Ferrari have a decent car apart from the engine, RB even more so and clearly Merc are significantly ahead.I've no doubt McLaren want all three of those drivers, but I can't see them moving. Unless they're shown the new Honda engine that's better than the Merc lump, of course...

And that includes the subframe, bargain!

I think that's being a bit obtuse on the subject really, however if you know the risks and are prepared to accept that then that's fair enough. There's the possibility of being faulty after having had thousands on pounds spent on R&D, tooling, manufacturing, QC etc and then there's the possibility of being faulty simply because they were made on the cheap.

If I can get full evidence of why it was a Cat D, who repaired it and what they did, I would buy one. If not, I'm moving on.

That's correct, they were asked to not sell them on here for safety issues. FWIW I agreed with the decision then, and I think it's still a very valid point. In an impact, you really do not want things like that snapping and either moving you around the cabin or penetrating you (fnar) with sharp pieces of plastic and metal. Personally, I would not be fitting fakes to my car unless they'd undergone some testing.

If some guy offered to take my other half for a blat in a Gallardo, I'd be really angry if she didn't leap at the chance.

Has he gone yet? God I really hope he's gone. I'm going to start a thread that goes like "My mate Geoff who is a world champion astronauteer has built a 27L Astra VXR but I can't post pics because, like, I'm too cool and obvs I'm far too busy with running Google on an ad-hoc basis to do that anyway". Anyone interested in that one?

Basically, it means the flexi joint on the exhaust is shot and needs replacing. Cut it out, weld a new one in, job's a carrot. Sub-£100 easy from anywhere, really you shouldn't be paying any more than £50 but it does depend on the garage. Get the seller to fix before buying, or haggle a good £500 off for the ballache of getting it sorted yourself.

Oh god without even trying.

Jack the car up and spin the wheels that side, see if you can replicate the noise manually.

Every day is a school day!

Primary school prom??!! FFS. Good on you mate, sounds like the kids really enjoyed themselves I try and be as open with my cars as I can with the local neighbourhood kids, hopefully try and get them interested in fun cars at an early age

FWIW, that's a great advert. Yes, the car does get driven hard, but make no mistake the owner does not scrimp on maintenance. A great car, and a fair price. Good luck with the sale bud, this deserves a good home after the work you've put I to it

More 1stWPs: I can't get comfy on the new sun loungers by the pool

Brilliant

Lol oops

Scoobies are a hoot on track, but they're always the first car parked up in the paddock on a TD. Apart from a Noble, of course. Coldel wins this with his VX suggestion. Nothing else comes close if you want a quick track car for that money, BUT be aware that one prang could write it off easily. Completely biased, but this would be fun: MR2 mk3 £1500 Suspension £600 Brakes £300 Hardtop £500 Bracing £200 Turbo kit £4000 Seats, harnesses £600 R888s £500 That's £8300, so room to allow for fitting of parts as well if you like. My suggestion includes a set of tyres, too

Why would you not use photo sites? Are you worried that you might accidentally upload those pics of you in your wife's scanties that you only put on 'for a laugh, honest!'? The rules are not massively complex, and ultimately they benefit both seller and buyer. If someone can't be arsed to take a photo of their product, then I can't be arsed giving them my money.

Not good mate, I was off the road for three months the other year following a back operation, I feel your pain.

Swinging club, more like. Allegedly. Ahem.