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Hi all, Put these in the Yorkshire section but thought I'd stick them up here as I'm wanting to use my other halfs DSLR camera a bit more for stuff like this. These are straight off the camera, no editing. Have to give a massive amount of credit to @RenaultVirgin for getting everybody together...

Hi all, Kind of pre-empting this one. My genuine cv boot split on the nearside (passenger side) so I replaced it with a stretchy boot which lasted for a couple of hundred miles before getting a hole and split in it due to, what appears to be the boot 'ridges' rubbing together. Anyway, I've...

Hi all, Recently replaced the manifold to cat gasket including new bolts etc, genuine of course. Still seems to be blowing under load from this area though. How tight do the bolts need to be? Tighten them until they won't tighten any more? They're currently tight but not mega tight as I...

Hi all, So, I set about changing my tie rods and TRE's. Ordered from ECP when they had a good 24hr discount and without researching I got the Lemforder tie rods and ends. Obviously the ends are fine but the tie rods are too short, only just realised why when I've been searching through...

Hi all, Managed to damage the thread on one of my track rod ends when getting it out yesterday and now the nut won't go back on. Are the euro car parts ones any good or is it worth shelling out for genuine ones? Also, is it ok just to do one side or should I change both while I'm at it? Thanks

Hi all, So, knew my nearside/passenger outer cv boot was knackered as a couple of months ago I had to pack a load of grease in as the clip had come loose. I also noticed that it was cracking but not split and didn't look too bad. Fast forward to today when I was under the car doing the exhaust...

Spotted today in Swilly WMC car park, looked well. Anyone on here?

Hi all, Got some braided brake lines to fit so will be banging some new fluid in there as well. Question is, to fit, use new fluid and bleed a difficult job? I know there's a guide on here but I don't fancy dicking around with the brakes. Been quoted between an hour to 2 hours at around...

Blue Ph2 V6 spotted today at around 12 ish in Gildersome. Anyone on here?

Spotted literally 5 mins ago on the roundabout at the bottom of Geldard Road. Anyone on here? Looked nice but had to concentrate on pulling out at the roundabout and not getting smashed into so couldn't give a thumbs up haha

Hi all, Just come to fit a Cup spoiler to replace my standard Sport one and I've got a new brake light as well but it won't fit. The connector on my car is round and the one on the brake light is square, see pics below. Easiest way to get it to fit? I don't have a soldering iron so that plan...

Hi all, Really quick, easy question. My brakes are squeeking and it's doing my head in, pretty sure some copper grease will help as I don't think there's much on. If I take the pads out, will I need to push the piston in to fit them back in? Obviously they'll be the same size so I don't...

Hi all, Just got round to cleaning the air filter and after cleaning with the K&N stuff it looks like this. When I rub my finger in the slots, there's still dirt in there that I can't seem to get rid off. Better off just buying a new one? Thanks

Hi all, Basically my Piper exhaust is blowing like f**k from the olive joint I think. It's also sagging pretty bad at this joint too. The Piper is already sleeved so should I just get a pipe welded to the cat and clamp it or get a pipe welded to the cat as well as a flange on either side to...

Hi all, Just bought a new rear numberplate lense/housing thingy and I'm wanting to get a LED bulb in there to freshen up the rear end. I'm looking for one that would look OEM and not the super bright ones that can be seen from space. There's loooaaadsss on eBay but wondered whether anybody had...

Hi all, Looking to change my gearbox oil as it's done over 100k miles and very much doubt it's been done before. I know I need 3/3.1 litres and 75w-80 Question is what oil should I be looking at? Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80 any good? Thanks

Hi all, Think I know the answer to this but just want to double check. Is there anyway to get DAB radio on the standard HU? Anything you can buy to make this happen? Thanks

Hi all, Cut a long story short, we've recently picked up a puppy who's around 10 weeks now. When we leave the room or go out he whines for a bit before settling. We've had no complaints or anything but I'm just wanting to know how long it takes him to settle for curiousity more than anything...

Hi all, Recently fitted a modified shifter curtesy of @Ash-b-84 and it has been spot on until last night. I'd been driving it earlier in the day and it was fine, I get home, park it on my drive, come to get in it to go somewhere a few hours later and it won't go into reverse. When I pull the...

Hi all, For the past couple of years I've been meaning to get some windscreen repllent to use through the winter but never got round to it. What's the best out there that won't break the bank and doesn't take an age to apply? Haven't researched what's about since last year or even the year...

Hi all, Fitting my new RS200 badge tomorrow and don't want to bugger it up so thought I'd ask first. Simply yes or no. Is it the top right hand side of the R that covers the first hole? Cheers

Hi all, Had some 182 wheels sat in the garage for a while, came to pump them up and saw these cracks within the tread. They go all the way round the tyre. Would you use them or bin them? Don't fancy a blowout at 70mph just to save a bit of money.

Hi all, Bought some second hand KW V1's not long back and had them fitted for a while now but ever since they were fitted there's been a squeak from the front end when going over bumps, turning at slow speeds etc. Could this be that the top mounts are knackered? We did notice that the bearing...

Seen this a couple of times when taking my other half to work, parked up on Holbeck Lane (Near Dunelm Mill). Anyone on here?

Hi all, Not near the car at the moment but could do with knowing this. When knocking my bumper brackets out of the way yesterday, I noticed that the smaller end of the CV boot had been leaking grease as someone had cable tied it and it had come loose. The CV boot itself is fine so I'm planning...

Hi all, Just got my KW V1's fitted at the weekend with a little help (More like a lot!) from @dann2707 and now I've got mad camber at the front. Hoping to get proper alignment done before the Yorkshire meet on Sunday but unsure of what camber, toe, caster etc to go with. It won't be used on...

Hi all, So my drying towels seem to just push to water around rather than soak it up so it's time to invest in another. I had 2 of the blue towels with the red stitching round the side but fancy something a bit better. Any recommendations? Thanks Ethan

Hi All, Ever since I've bought my Bean, the driving position has bugged me. I came from an 2007 A3 where the driving position was spot on as you could get the seat properly low, which I liked. I've removed the spacers and was happy for a week or 2 until I got used to it and then it still felt...

Hi all, Finally got round to getting some coilovers and was looking at getting them fitted at a garage but fancied getting to grips and learning how to do them myself. However, I'm a complete spaz with cars so really need someone to give me a hand (Read: Do them for me while I watch/make...

As above. Pass it everyday on my way to work. Monaco 172 with Turinis. Anyone on here?