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• Ferrarri; 2nd-hand 2+ 2 for retirement 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Ferrarri servicing doesn't look tooooooo horrendous, either. I'd be very grateful for your views on anything relevant to this. For example,are they priced lower because the market doesn't like oldish ( 1970's - 1980') 2+2s Ferraris ?
• Bodykit - spin-off thread 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  on high-performance versions of their ordinary models - in effect the factory-built Kev-car. Think of those high double aerofoils on the back of some 80's fast Fords - was it the Sierra XR4i or the Mk1 Cosworth Sierra? What about the Rover Streetwise? Even Porsche have made some outlandish additions
• Chipped 156 JTD 8 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  been had, especially when the twonk in a fiesta van in the inside lane tried to pull out into the side of me earlier this evening. The Bora up my backside made braking a poor option and the o/s was the usual camel train so I just booted it (75 in 5th). In the time it took for the twonk to complete
• Windscreen scratches - 2002 Polo 22 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  How much fine scratching is normal on a car windscreen? We have noticed that our windscreen has thousands of fine scratches where the wiper blades go. We\'d never noticed that on our previous car, although on the new car it\'s only noticeable with oblique lighting (street lights at night or low
• MINI Adventure. Tyre press.warning light 7 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Friend of mine has a 51 Reg MINI Cooper. Went back to BMW due to a grinding noise on front wheels at low speed. Having looked in HJ\'s C-by-C breakdown I find it should have been re-called for front suspension. Mechanic claims to know nowt. Looks it up on computer and sure enough it should have
• Have A Brake Problem! Please Help 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have a shadow 1 (1972) with a brake problem that I am unable to solve. Can anybody give me any advice please? I replaced the two n/s/r flexi brake pipes closest to the calliper. Unfortunately there was a fluid leak o/night which emptied both reservoirs. On bleeding the system fluid was drained
• Adverts on here 7 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  SHOUTING as no one seems to listen, no matter how many times it\'s been mentioned. Any further comments on pop ups, will simply be deleted. I can\'t be bothered moving any more comments to the thread that was already started. Whinge away in that thread if you like, but please refrain from starting new
• leaking 205 22 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  does anyone have any experience of a 205 leaking into the rear footwells? My girlfriends car (1991 peugeot 205 grd with the vacuum operated sunroof) has started to leak into the footwells and the metal depression where the rear seats sit (i.e. making the rear seats completely s**den). The water
• No Lights!!!! arrrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!!! 21 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  with their brain cell(s). Can somebody please explain why? I trust you all appreciate the extreme self restraint to avoid including any references to "pink fluffy dice" in this post. \rant mode = off Eye thenk yew!
• Focus veering problem 15 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  after and could move across the whole carriageway by holding the wheel centred. Anyone got any ideas. I am at a loss. It?s so annoying as before my car was perfect where steering handling was concerned. Cheers Andrew B
• XR2i CVH low idle and cutting out 11 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  . I know earlier XR2i?s had high idle problems but this is the latter design type with the modified idle speed control valve. Many people I speak to are not aware of what the problem could be?
• My W Reg Vectra 23 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Thanks for the replies a few weeks ago about my post about purchasing a W reg Vectra 1.8SXi 16v. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=15941 for anyone that\'s interested. Collected it on Friday and thought you may like an update. Compared to cars that I have driven before (Uno
• C5 'parking' wing mirrors 8 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  he left the settings of the automatic ?parking? wing mirrors in a state. They don?t now swing 90 deg. in to the body on remote locking, or if they do it?s hit and miss. Neither does the passenger side mirror swing down on reversing anymore. So, can anybody help me to get my mirrors working properly
• Renault 5 vibration problem 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all, have been lurking for a while but now actually have problem! I have M reg renault 5 on 80K recently there has been a vibrating noise coming from the n/s front. The frequency of the vibration increases as the speed increases. I have not noticed any differences in handling at different
• bmw 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  to lower it more at the front is just as all E36\'s the front arch is placed higher than the back arch which i am worried if i lower evenly all round may look a little silly??? any help appreciated. CHEERS
• Adjustment of Idle Mixture Cavalier 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  the Engine Management Light comes on, it does not flash and the 'Paper Clip test Method' shows all '12's and no fault. The advice of an expert would be much appreciated. One other observation, the adjustmet seems to make little difference, it certainly does not affect performance! Regards Nikki
• Clutch question 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  to 'rob' me of ££££'s to do this job but I'd rather not line their pockets if I don't have to so how do I go about this ? My local indy guy won't be able to do it I'm sure, but will probably just farm it out somewhere. Does anyone know of a reliable and trustworthy outfit who might be able to assist
• Motorcycle engine cleaning tips 24 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a motor scooter and have found it very difficult to clean the engine. I have tried dry cloths but it doesn?t seem to lift the dirt and oil and is as dirty as before. I have been contemplating the use of some of the products on sale including Autoglym?s engine cleaner but I am afraid
• Positive observations ! 16 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  of Slovakia) it wasn't long before my S-I-L was crossing the roads with confidence and allowing V Junior #1 to push the baby along in the pram. It's nice to have something pleasant to say about driving in the UK for once - perhaps we are guilty of seeing only the negatives sometimes.
• Minor paintwork repair 8 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I am after some advice. I noticed this morning that someone had left a scrape from my o/s rear bumper going along just above the wheel arch and ending a little way into the passenger door, probably done by someone reversing out of a car park space next to mine (needless to say no note was left