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  1. theduck

    Rolling Road Day at Tour De Force

    What? A rolling road day with feedback and advice from a professional motorsport engineer. Where? Tour de Force Power Engineering Limited Unit V3 Grovemere Court Bicton Industrial Park Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0EY When? 9am Saturday 23rd October 2010 How much? £35 per...
  2. theduck

    Polish my helmet....

    Just got a second hand helmet and want t give it a clean, though I am unsure what products are safe to use a motorcycle helmet? Would I be ok using LimePrime and EGP? or LimePrime followed by a wax? Also, what about the visor? This is probably the main thing as its a bit streaky at the...
  3. theduck

    Insurance prices

    Considering how many threads and comments in general I see/hear at the moment about insurance prices going up etc I thought I would share my joy at my renewal with you. Insurance last year was £650 I added my partner half way through at a cost of £120, there was no admin fee. So on that basis...
  4. theduck

    Tools - Sockets, wrenchs, spanners etc

    This weekend has made me decide I need some new tools for working on cars with. My collection currently consists of a B&Q special automotive kit, which served me well, untill it came to this weekend and I realised it didnt have sockets big enough for me needs. I therefore treated myself to a...
  5. theduck

    Sump plug washers

    Is it essential to replace the sump plug washer when changing the oil? I'm not being tight, I just forgot to order one and now its going to be a pain the arse to sort one in time for the weekend.
  6. theduck

    Insurance exclusions etc

    Just reading some new policy documents and the policy doesnt specifically exclude track days or the de-restricted poll roads or the ring etc etc. It does specifically exclude driving tests, gymkhanas, hill climbs and other speed trials and testing and competetive road rallies run under license...
  7. theduck

    Networking and internet connections

    At work I have 2 incoming internet connections, one virgin, one BT, the BT is currently not used. All the computers in the office are networked together very simply through switches and the router, and all use a 'server' for the software we use. What I want to do is make use of this second...
  8. theduck

    F1 Manager type game?

    Are there any F1 manager games or similar I can get for my 360, and if so, any particularly good or bad? Was there any for the original xbox worth finding a copy of? I am right in thinking they will play on the 360 arent I? Cheers in advance!
  9. theduck

    red 172 the chimes cu51 a**

    As above spotted bout 6pm iin the multistorey in uxbridge
  10. theduck

    renault birmingham rj54 afa

    As above spotted bout 6pm
  11. theduck

    RenaultSport Clio 197 Cup

    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1865093.htm :eek:
  12. theduck

    FCS '10 - Better late than never...

    Enjoy... Cheers.x
  13. theduck

    Jat_172cup

    Think Mrs Duck spotted you this morning on Mucklow Hill/Hagley Road?
  14. theduck

    R90 BRT

    Silver 172 on the M42 this afternoon.
  15. theduck

    Windows CE based laptops

    Anyone know anything about these Windows CE based laptops? I'm after a cheapy cheap laptop for the missus, just for internet and Microsoft office and these seem to fit that bill just nicely. EDIT: Just read on a resellers site that facebook chat doesnt work on this?? So it doesnt do internet...
  16. theduck

    Vdust182's new touches

    Chris (Vdust182) asked me to do some painting for him for his 182, first set of results are below: They have been painted in Rover Tempest Grey. Its a little bit lighter than some of the other anthracites used, but a colour we both really liked. Have now taken his side badges off and...
  17. theduck

    Someones hit the 197 :(

    Sarahs just called me to say someone has crashed into her in the 197 :( Was low speed impact and has apparently just scuffed the bumper, but am utterly gutted and of cause am stuck in work so cant even go to her to see whats happened. Will post pics later.
  18. theduck

    Differences between...

    What are the actual differences between an intercooler and a radiator? Yes I know they do completely different jobs etc, but what are the structural and design differences? Could one be used to do the job of other if installed correctly? Just curiousity btw, am on a learning drive at the...
  19. theduck

    FCS CAMPING

    Anyone from the Midlands going down Saturday and camping?
  20. theduck

    ht53 sfy merry hill now

    As above
  21. theduck

    Cam reprofiling

    Where can you get this done and what kind of cost for a SOHC 4 pot engine? Also, what would I need to tell them/give them, other than the cam? As I cant find aftermarket cams for them to abse it on. Yes I have lots of crazy ideas at the moment...
  22. theduck

    Custom fabrication

    Anyone know of anywhere other than Bogg Brothers that can make a cheap custom inlet manifold? This is for a set of bike carbs, and not for my clio before people panic about me 'ruining a 197'. Just looking round for options at the moment, Bogg Brothers can offer the full service I need in...
  23. theduck

    WTF is this?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-WHEEL-LOCATOR-TOOL-E34-E30-E32-E46-E39-E36-3-5-7-8_W0QQitemZ140400717853QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item20b088f01d
  24. theduck

    Cleaning and protecting suspension

    Last new thread from me tonight I promise. I am going to be stripping down and cleaning various bits of my project car over the weekend and thinking while I am at it, might be worth doing something with the suspension. Is there anything I should use to clean it with, and is there anything I...
  25. theduck

    Paint Renovator, Engine Bay Cleaner, and interior shampoo

    I need to get for the weekend something like t-cut, to rejuvinate the paint on my project car. As its my project car, doesnt matter about how good or not the finish is, as long as it stops it looking pink! I have seen the Autoglym Paint Renovator, is this any good? Also looking at the...
  26. theduck

    Hammerite

    Wheres cheap for Hammerite that I can walk in and buy some? As just looking on Halfrauds website and seems to be pretty steep.
  27. theduck

    Brain wont work, help me find what I need?

    I need a small length of exhaust pipe/steel tube to make a coupler to join my standard exhaust system back together. I looked on demontweeks but my brain isnt fuinctioning and so cant think what to search for. Any point me in the right direction? Cheers!
  28. theduck

    Adrian Neweys Exige

    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1325868.htm This looked fantastic on track last year!
  29. theduck

    197 CAT

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220569265099
  30. theduck

    N77 CUP

    Rather fine looking 172 cup outside Dudley port now.
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