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gaijin

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  1. Try these Had these settings on hybrids High: Set-57 Gain-35 Set Gain-86 Low: Set-37 Gain-30 Set Gain-55 Move the settings by 2 points up or down if these don't work out It takes a while,and good weather,to reach what you want Good luck
  2. You could have a vac leak somewhere Have a pressure test done to see if there is a leak It might only show up when the system is under pressure
  3. Clean up the drum as best you can Tape off the disc and spray the drum with BBQ paint(it's high temp) Did my calipers with it Worked well,gives a satin finish
  4. Superb! Pity I'm skint A truly amazing job I am turning green as I type
  5. I have been taking my Supra to Colin at SSI for the past 7 years Seen quite a few Supras ,but never this one.As said before if SSI hasn't heard of it: steer clear
  6. Calibra Turbo with work done to engine,suspension ,brakes Took it from 201 bhp to 320 with 310 ft pd of torque It was(still is) a belter
  7. You have my sympathy mate My Supra was parked at my front door I never heard anything but later in the day I went out to it Someone had swung out (probably) and clouted the bumper under the headlight Big crack and a long deep scuff Had it repaired and resprayed Looks good but could have done without the cost Have an idea who did it : an Audi Q7 Can't prove it though as car is not from my area and haven't seen it for a while I hate this kind of thing Hope you can get yours fixed mate Good luck
  8. If you have carbon fibre battery cover fitted ,beware Had mine on for a couple of years Started car tonight let it idle for a few minutes Smelled a sweet smell opened the bonnet shouted WTF The cover around the positive terminal was on fire as was part of the plastic battery box Put it out ok Battery working ok have now found out that CF is highly conductive For some reason the cover had moved slightly and both terminals had touched causing a short circuit and a fire It was from Carbonmods Checked and doesn't seem to be on the site anymore Thought I'd post this as a heads up
  9. How about chromed engine lifting hooks? Someone did them a while ago
  10. Thanks Jake;will keep that in mind.Thats quite a collection you have mate.Don't think my ticker could take three MOT's.
  11. Had my upper rear wishbone bushes done with Superpro bushes bought from Paul.Great job.
  12. I can't say about the rest of the UK.Here in NI after the usual emissions,under bonnet and interior and lights checks The car is driven by the tester onto rollers,front then rear, to check the brakes and hand brake,a computer graph displays the applied pressure readings and overlays a comparison graph of these on the computer.The tester then moves the car onto plates that are vibrated,up,down and side to side to test the suspension,again a graph shows a comparison between left and right sides(too much variation on any of these readings can mean a fail)Next the car moves onto a ramp and raised into the air,blocks put on the chassis,then the wheel supports are lowered,leaving it suspended so the steering and wheel bearings are checked.The underside then thoroughly checked.These centres are big cold intimidating places,four lanes wide,one for HGV's.Sometimes i can't bear to look at whats happening.
  13. See what you mean.The MOT here in N I is government run and strict .This bloke was positive it was a fail.I don't have them fitted but I know many members do.On the emissions though;my car has no cats and passed last week no problem.
  14. Just talking to a friend that works in an MOT centre(N Ireland) In case those that have them are not aware;any HID lights fitted that does not have a wash and self levelling system will be a fail.He said a grace period might be allowed but that was at the discretion of the tester.This was a new one on me.
  15. Would be interested in purple also if the price is good
  16. We're planning a canoeing race for the weekend.Coming down in stair-rods here in N.Ireland.
  17. Need some advice.Starting when warm and now hot has been an intermittent problem.Now it refuses to start when hot/warm.No engine or gearbox faults have shown up.Car runs fine and idles fine.Starts first time when cold.Thought the igniter pack might be getting hot.Eliminated this. Only thing i can think of an immobiliser fault.I am having this checked on monday.The immobiliser will be isolated and then will try to start the car.I'm not totally convinced it is the immobiliser.The crank sensor or temperature sensor makes more sense to me.But as i said,no faults are being shown.Anyone have any thoughts.Wouls be much appreciated. Thanks.
  18. Hello Jim.It is just wipe on.Making sure the surface is completety free from polish,wax etc.It is the time consuming job.I bought isoproponol off ebay(cheap).If the surface is not absoloutly clean the C4 will not take properly.Application is really simple.Wipe on,make sure all of the surface is covered,then a light buff off.Was daft enough not to take a before pic(Spoiler was getting badf white streaks and spots.Cleaning with polish etc. would bring off;but would not last too long) Will post an after pic.It is genuine,no polish.Used it on the black trim of a Clio.Amazing.Normal polish applications can be made on top.
  19. Try C4 permanent trim restorer from http://www.gtechniq.com.I've just done my carbon spoiler,which was suffering from white spots,and it has worked a treat.Not cheap at £29.99 for 15ml,but it goes a fair way.Have a look at their instruction video for using this stuff.Its on the wiper scuttle of a Porsche.From white back to carbon.It will do any faded trim.It puts a coating on the trim which they say will last for up to two years.
  20. Have a look at http://www.frost.co.uk Everything they do is about auto restoration.They have specialised paint for all parts of a vehicle.
  21. Was going to send mine but Noz beat me to it.I have the the ones from the first run (made from alloy)I also have the dials to fit behind the knobs and the long plate for the air con buttons.If you need any of these as a template let me know as i never fitted them.I would be interested in the rear seat centre pin in alloy.
  22. I have a set of new D1 closed end nuts,long type-50mm.Standard 19mm fitting.Silver-gunmetal colour if you are interested.£30 inc p/p.
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