tom_gr7

I !Removed! hate insurance time. Its one of those things that you pay for and get nothing back in return. Remember to buy at the end of the month as its always a bit cheaper.

oh yeah, i've got some metal polish... was thinking of waxing it too? i ordered the belts, were pretty cheap on ICP so will ask Martin to fit them for me. I haven't changed them before and I doubt that the previous owner did either. So figured i'd get them both changed with one of them squeaking loudly on start up.

quick q. im planning to get Martin to replace my power steering and alternator belt, as well as the Air con belt. So do i need to / should I replace the pulleys too?

I'd like to come... but the missus is due on the 21st April... So don't think i'll be able to come to many shows this year :(

Haha cheers mate, Gave it a wash and a wax this afternoon. Cant wait to dry it to work tomorrow :) Also, whats the best way to maintain a stainless exhaust? should i wax it or something? kinda wanna protect it from the salt/winter grime

haha ta mate, yea sounds so much better than I thought it would. Totally worth it :)

new exhaust... sounds the !Removed!

yep, rip off... but i'd rather be covered than not. :(

New exhaust tomorrow :) Cost me 35quid admin fee to put it on the insurance. -.-

Id try and find a decat friendly mot tester. Also how did it pass the mot test last time? Im presuming it was still running with a decat then, so it must have passed somehow?

Similar setup to yours mate, but from a powerflow guy in Newcastle.

Booked in for a new exhaust on the 15th Jan and then for a service and Mot at Martin's on the 23rd. Happy days

gutted mate, so many !Removed! wankers around now days. Have you reported it to the Police? They might not be able to do anything, but if its reported the intelligence might be useful for them to catch the ****** in the long term.

Ive been watching some shell 5w40 oil on your site recently... yesterday it was priced at 22.50 plus shipping Today the price is 24.95 plus shipping... 15% off sale and Putting the price up to make up the difference eh.

Do any of you use 5w40 even if the manu suggests 5w30? My manual says 5w30, bit many sites suggest 5w40. Is there much of a difference?

lol, who on earth chose that name? Scoobyfest Sounds awful... as if we are all chavs. I'm not sure if I will be going or not with the new baby coming in April. Will keep ya posted.

Ive got nokian winter tyres fitted to my legacy, second season with these tyres now. I found they make a massive difference jn the snow and ice.

I think there is a decent longlife dealer in stockport if thats close to you. Cant remember the name though.

My mate used tony banks on his pug 207 gti. They ended up leaving loose bolts in his engine bay which completely destroyed his radiator. Then refused to cover any repair costs and refused liability. Enough for me to avoid him all together. Ive been quoted 550 from a powerflow guy in newcastle, the exhaust doctor i think hes called. His work on facebbok looks good. Bit out of your way though.

Had a weekend in York... was wet and cold and I missed the snow :( So we went to Barnard Castle today, Yay snow! :) Was very impressed with my winter tyres, no issues at all on the snow or ice. Gave my car a quick wash n wax when I got home... was covered in nasty salt. ewww

Have a look on tyreleader. I've always found their prices very good. - although you still have to take them to a garage to get fitted and balanced.

Yeah doesn't sound quite right if you ask me.

Yeah mate, it takes 5w-30 normally. So yeah no idea why they suggest that.

haha yeah, I couldnt see the bollards as they were directly behind me and lower than my boot. Watched my dash cam footage and I should have had better awareness of my surroundings at the time. Fortunately the damage is minor.

Just reversed into a !Removed! bollard... !Removed!. Got lost trying to a.find a car park in newcastle rvi hospital. Ended up stuck in a staff car park, had to reverse out... bang straight into a bollard i couldnt see. :'( Lucky its only chipped the paint of my rear bumper. But still gutted.