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Very true. Given how many tyres we (as a performance car focused community, so across all brands) use in a yearly basis, and the fact that none of us were aware of this, I can't see this being an issue in the slightest unless you're really, really unlucky. Even on stuff that's incredibly tyre-sensitive like the Elise, I doubt many folks would be aware of this and have never come across the issue. Whilst it's great info, and I'm sure it can make a difference, it's not something I'm ever going to lose sleep over.

Good. He knows the law, no point moaning if you get caught. Same with speeding etc, take the risk at your own peril. Not saying that he was moaning, of course On your other points; 1. Not quite, it's just the CARB certification that's the issue. There's ways and means around it, especially if you live close to the state border. 2. Plenty enough for 99% of the time, if you're into trackdays then you'd have it removed for £20. 3. I didn't know that, really? Even though overtaking is allowed both sides? Crazy. 4. So do we :wink: I prefer to compare ourselves to the Aussies. They've got it really tough, with huge restrictions on stuff like lowering the car and very very tight speed limits where even a brush over can put you in trouble. I certainly wouldn't want to live there as a petrolhead.

Just add 25% to the total cost (including shipping) on anything you order and you won't be far wrong. It is a bit of a lottery, but if you work on that figure then anything you pay less is a bonus.

Yeah yeah

That second blue 370z looks incredible. Truly fantastic looking car.

Are you not allowed to watch those kind of movies when Lucy is awake then?

:lol:

Dave, what NAS are you using?

I thought my advice was okay as a starting point But yeah, time to go elsewhere I think.

We has all the wubs

MX-5s are the way to go. Got mine for £900, strip it out and add seat £120, harness £50, and roll bar £200, and you're there. Anything else is just adding performance if you want to, but for sub-£1500 you've got a perfect trackday car that's incredibly cheap to run as it's so light. No point in track insurance for something that cheap, just consider it expendable. Even if you wrote it off you'd be able to salvage something to use in the next one, and if you can't then you're probably dead :wink: I've done loads of trackdays by myself, 'tis a good laugh and you meet loads of new people that way.

I knew that already. * * I didn't know that at all.

Usually use AirPlay, but am in the middle of converting everything to stream via Raspbmc instead on my RPi. Have tested the setup and it works fine, just need to purchase the NAS for it now and transfer. Will be using UnRAID for it, works best for my needs.

You buy bits for cars based on what model and revision you have, not the age of the car. Lesson learnt, methinks.

I know someone who's Awesome Rating has increased today by getting a matching set...

I've a better idea, but I don't want to spoil the surprise just yet. Once Zedley gets back here you'll see and I think it's more fitting too

Congrats guys!

It's a serious amount of porn, is what it is.

Should've been a dual-clutch 'box, but otherwise it's dangerously close to motoring perfection.

I worry about your taste sometimes Dip, I really do :wink: My younger brother ran one before his Clio 182. All in black, detestable little thing. Didn't look entirely horrid I'll admit, but the engine had no go and no soul, and the suspension was stuck between wallowy and jarring. The Clio on the other hand...

Ah come now, my poor MX-5 is worth more than a tenner at least

Not that I know of. They're lacking in grip on both wet and dry surfaces, but they do make up for that in feel. Nowhere near the PSS in terms of grip or durability, but about equal in feel.

Saw it in 2D yesterday, t'was okay. Certainly wouldn't pay the extra for 3D, but then I don't like 3D in the first place so I'm a bit biased :wink:

Drives better though

Won't happen. £10 to a charity of your choice says so.