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Ekona

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  1. I think the point is being missed here somewhat. This is aimed squarely at those folks who are handy with a spanner but want the benefit of having a complete kit, rather than sourcing the bits themselves, or those that have a good garage nearby they trust to do the install for them. I'm sure Abbey will still offer a drive-in/drive-out solution for those that require it, but for now this thread/kit isn't aimed at them. From what I can see Mark this seems like a pretty well-priced kit, although may be better to offer it at the lower price for those that are too far away to make dyno time at your place a reality. That would give them a chance to go to their local place for a tune at least. For anyone considering going FI, this is a cracking way to do it.
  2. Yeah, they have seriously long bonnets, proper old-skool roadster fashion. Bit like a Caterham, if you will.
  3. Did you drop the roof then? Was there any difference? And it was a joke, hence the smiley. Chill out, big fella! Although if you can't be arsed to spell correctly, then I can't be arsed to stop correcting you.
  4. He was probably on the way to another call, but not wanting to use B&Ts. I'd have just got out of his way ASAP tbh.
  5. *brake Try the 28i maybe? They certainly don't look cramped inside, was that the same with the roof down?
  6. Ekona

    hitman wanted

    What I meant was, if they can find the fault 50/50 then it's a massive saving to them, as otherwise they have to start juggling figures and be out of pocket. I agree that in theory if both people are with the same insurer then it should be easier, but at the end of the day they are a business and will try to save costs wherever possible.
  7. So sorry to hear this matey, I've two of my own and would be distraught if anything happened to either. It's partly the reason I keep them as housecats, the fear of them being run over. He looked gorgeous, that's a great photo of him.
  8. Hardly. I'm a plumber by trade myself. Not all Worcester boilers are that expensive, and if you think they are then I'd suggest speaking to your merchant. Even a quick google of retail prices reveals that you can get them significantly cheaper, although granted we have no idea exactly what model it is so either one of us could be nearer the mark. Plummerman has it spot-on, some great advice. Yes. Again, you paid for a day's work and the knowledge, not the actual time spent doing the job. I really can't be bothered to go through all this again, though.
  9. Worcester boiler would be my choice. Sounds a little pricey, but if there's a fair amount of pipework involved then that could be right. Personally I'd be looking at more like £1800 for the Worcester one assuming a top job. Ask for a breakdown of the quote, see where the money is going.
  10. 350Z is a chav's car :thumbdown:
  11. Rule out the MX-5, they're not remotely in the same league as the other cars you mentioned. S2K I love, but the interior is somewhat snug and you do have to be prepared to rev it to make the most out of it. Not a chore, but if you're more a fan of short shifting and riding the torque then it probably won't be for you. Z4 is inherently less tail happy than a 350Z, so I suspect the issue above was to do with setup. I would agree that the 350 is a little more raw and perhaps outright fun, but then the Z4 is the more accomplished car. Depends on what you're after really, but neither would be horrible.
  12. Don't underestimate how quick a well-driven 3L Z4 can be. I've seen one on track, and fair enough the guy was pretty handy, but it was still impressive to watch. Great noise too If you're considering one, the only one I would go for really would be the Z4M. Stunning car, both in looks and grunt. Slightly dull inside (even compared with a Zed), but the rest of the car more than makes up for it. Cons would be possibly bigger bills if something goes wrong and image if you care about that (I don't), but your reward is one of the finest driver's cars to date.
  13. I love my JesusPhone. Have had one since day one, best gadget I've ever owned I think.
  14. You need to check if they're the same engine number. If so, and the turbos are the same size, then I don't see why not.
  15. Lotus Elise/Europa? Out handle anything mentioned above for half the money of something like a Cayman...then again make sure you wear your waterproofs Elise is a great shout, almost identical money now too. I forget about Lotus sometimes
  16. I binned mine after one crap use. That was a good few years ago now though.
  17. Why would anyone spend £75K on a new Nissan?
  18. Ekona

    S5 or RS4

    Brakes on the RS4 aren't over a grand. 2 mins googling found replacement rotors for $500. Suspension issues are far more expensive to sort, especially if you want to stay OEM. Which one did you prefer the drive of?
  19. It only self-levels from when you start the car, i.e. to take into account any weight in the boot. Once you've started the engine, the height is then fixed for the remainder of your journey until you turn the engine off. I'd go to a decent local MOT station and just get them to check the heights and adjust as needed, can't be more than £20-£30.
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