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Tracking gauge, or some axle stands, a ruler, and some string :)

Actually, looking at the sheet again, the 182 is meant to have a bit of toe out at the back... (Last page, right hand column, near the bottom)

Yep, a teeny bit. I have a full geo sheet somewhere, will have a look and post back if I can find it... Edit: www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/car/clio/cliogeo.pdf

Ah, so it's you who bought it! There is a LOT of work in that engine mate (guy who built my race MX-5 built that car too), bet it goes bloody well. Enjoy!

Spent more time off the track than on it, haha! Good exciting stuff though.

This. And centre wear is pressure too high.

Re: 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TFSi - Race Blue - Hatchback - 115k Miles - Revo Stage SOLD.

Re: 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TFSi - Race Blue - Hatchback - 115k Miles - Revo Stage Sorry, just remembered about this thread! I think I have replied to you? Cheers.

Pic would be good - mine did have a dimple a few mm deep (wear marker, I presume) but it was only about 6-8mm across.

@ Adam: Haha, thanks. Was pretty tricky in the damp bits. Yeah, happens all the time, even more in my MX-5! @ Englebert: Cheers dude, was a fun day! Haha - well the reason I love the MX-5 is because it is so slow, therefore you have to work hard in the bends and braking zones. It's also very...

A good day out as always - a few bits of dubious driving as you always get at Oulton, but no major incidents :)

I like the sound of that, IMO too many people aim for huge power without thinking about long-term effects! Not like it'll be slow with 260bhp and all that torque everywhere anyway... Dry sump: It's a bit of a weird term I think, as it kind of implies there is no oil in the sump! The Wiki...

Nope, think the Burp chaps run something like 4.5 up front and 3.5 at the rear? However, the main thing to note is that this sort of thing is pretty personal, and depends on other stu like tyres, shocks, car weight, etc, so only you can work out what works best for you :) I ran 2.8 up...

Re: 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TFSi - Race Blue - Hatchback - 115k Miles - Revo Stage Re-listed and some extra info added to the bottom of the listing: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221088336717 Cheers, Adam

Ah - yes - assumed the OP would have a clear tube though...

What a bummer! Seems like you have plenty of pace - my fingers are crossed for better reliability for your next time out :)

Cheers guys - glad to see plenty of MX-5 love here! Tis a very very fun car to drive to be honest, you really have to wring it's neck and make the most of cornering speeds, so it's a good challenge. Hamilton is quality (never had the balls to take it completely flat :( maybe in the race car) -...

Yep, anything to catch the old fluid is fine.

Had a cracking day - car is frustratingly slow on the straights though, haha, 115bhp just won't cut it on a big track...

Re: 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TFSi - Race Blue - Hatchback - 115k Miles - Revo Stage Price drop to £4195 - I have researched the AC issue further after a question from a potential buyer, and it seems the N280 valve in the compressor could be at fault. It does spin up to the correct RPM, and...

My Octavia vRS for sale - awesome car, but not being used enough to justify keeping it :( http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=221078274432 Any questions, give me a shout on here or the 'Bay :) Cheers, Adam

My Octavia vRS for sale - awesome car, but not being used enough to justify keeping it :( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221078274432 Any questions, give me a shout on here or the 'Bay :) Cheers, Adam

Yeah, know what you mean there. Must admit I didn't ever have the plugs / leads out / off, hope it's not caused any un-necessary aggro :(

Oh bugger :( All sorted now though (apart from the pads)? What happened with the plugs and leads? I had some RC5s do that to me, when I bought those from K-Tec they 100% assured me the RC5+ (which they are) would NOT do the same! If you need the original invoice / order confirmation for any...

Yeah I had one of those ^^^, was a nice bit of kit really, rose jointed too. Edit: That was meant to be in reply to Jamie's post!

Not a problem at all, would love to see how it progresses! Looks awesome in those colours too :)

Yep, I know that now! Anyway, I popped (I say popped, the weather and traffic was crap so it took ages) over to Sheffield on Friday after Rodders had very kindly offered to help me get the engine sorted. As most of you will no doubt know, he runs Roddisons Motorsport and is the man for MX-5...

Absolutely LOVING the bin, great work there!

Yeah, it won't happen again! The way I keep looking at it, is that it's one of the cheapest engines I'll ever own - I can get a new bottom end for £75, or a complete engine for £100 - so it's a cheap lesson. Plus I'll learn how to swap it. Anyway, here's a vid. First ~4 mins and last 30 seconds...

Well, my first race weekend was an interesting one. I was on a bit of a downer Saturday afternoon/evening and most of today, but have finally been able to put a positive spin on it. Left work a bit early on Friday (4) so I could get to Anglesey for some tea and in time to put my tent up...