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- Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:03 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Worth Knowing About The M6
- Replies: 3
- Views: 595
Worth Knowing About The M6
<t>This email has been passed from our logistical manager,<br/> <<>><br/> Allegedly!<br/> <br/> The new electronic signs on the M6 were switched on this Tuesday. The<br/> >bad news is that they are rigged with the SPECS speed cameras. This<br/> >probably applies to all the new signs being installed ...
Brakes
<t>why are my front brakes squeeling,only when they are hot i might point out! they`ve squeeled since day one,but i recently changed the TCA`s and Top mounts ARB etc etc so while the struts were off i copper greesed behind the pads and put them back,they still squeel but granted not as much,a visual...
Nitro
i`m a big fan of nitro, i`ve used it a few times,and because it puts less stress on the engine i know i can use it on my pinto and not worry about head gaskets and piston rings
Matthew
Matthew
- Thu Nov 27, 2003 1:49 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Is it possible to fit other car's headlamps into the Mk3 shr
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1258
GOOD STUFF!!
have you got an item number???? i really want a set i had a look at the DIY angle eyes thing,but they won`t fit in our capris,unless you change the headlights to VW golf lamps,the whole of the back comes off Thanks in advance
Matthew
Matthew
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:02 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: DIY supercharger
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1508
calm down!!
<t>a chain saw engine?? you must be kidding!its a leaf blower engine LOL,your right though it`ll sound like a mobile version of the texas chain saw massacre,the car will be injected soon,so i don`t need to worry about boxes for my carbs,i just got over the shock of having a catch tank in the engine ...
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:03 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: DIY supercharger
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1508
another way!
http://www.richmondlabs.com/Automotive/ ... rPost.html
This is the cheap why of doing it! but i just need to find one of these compressors
Matthew
This is the cheap why of doing it! but i just need to find one of these compressors
Matthew
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:50 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: DIY supercharger
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1508
DIY supercharger
<t>anyone seen that Ebay Auction for a diy supercharger kit? or more to the point has anyone tried it or know of anyone whoes tried it? i stumbled across this with a guy i work with a couple of years ago, its an electric air compressor apperantly most yank cars have these as standard to reduce emisi...
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:46 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Is it possible to fit other car's headlamps into the Mk3 shr
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1258
tried it
<r>I was pretty close to doing a conversion from a 7 series with those ring effect,but they are as mentioned above, discharge lamps,the caps and new lines i would have needed put me off,also the light switch thats in the capri provides no resistance,and thats how the beemer light controller works,so...
- Mon Nov 24, 2003 9:42 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: heavy steering
- Replies: 3
- Views: 431
Same here
The wife also finds it difficult to park my 2l with Rs 7`s on, so power steering is going on, i got rid of the fan to save my 5 BHP and fitted an elecy one,so far i haven`t had use for the electric fan!
- Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:16 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: The end is nigh..... :o(
- Replies: 15
- Views: 996
DUDE!
<r>I gave up on my 1.6 laser about three years ago,then i pined non stop for a replacement,thats why i`ve got another not so long ago, if your heart wins and you want to give it a second chance then go to rick wood in stockport,he`ll knock it back into shape for you, i think he was a racer, i know h...
- Thu Nov 20, 2003 10:10 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Help needed, have no idea whats happening....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1107
Battery
I`d say a duff battery ,is the battery warm and is the water low in it?
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Tires ????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 512
Re: Tires ????
I just got some Toyo tyres lastweek, and about four months agao i got Firestones,they are becoming rarley used tyre i`m told!
Matthew
Matthew
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 11:56 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Did you Know.........
- Replies: 2
- Views: 353
Actually yes
<t>I must admit that when i take the capri for a spin i actually come back with a huge grin , i can`t help but drive like a man possesed ,it now becomes a little clearer why "Kevin`s and Dwaynes" have "on a mission" stickers in their cars ,normally that mission is to find why they just got overtaken...
- Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:45 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Olly, your cold start....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 467
ahhhhhhhh
what you`ve described there is exactly whats happening to mine! the fuel does go back and takes about 5 turns of the pump to start pumping out, on my many 1.6`s i`ve had have always had an external fuel filter ,but on the 2.0 there isn`t one! should there be?
Thanks
Matthew
Thanks
Matthew
- Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:30 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: How many Capri daily drivers?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3732
Daily drive
<t>I did use it for 6 months of this year,and now the winter months are here i`ll be back to my usual drive, I work just short of the pennines,and live in one of the highest places in manchester its even called prestwich hills! even on a mildly cold day as i`m sliding sideways down the hill i wonder...
- Thu Nov 13, 2003 10:30 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Msg for Matthew...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 500
Re: ThanX..
<r>Radcliffe? you can go there if you want but you`ll still have to drive to mine in Prestwich <E>:)</E>, i`m off to the mother in laws on saturday at 4-5ish (BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!) she`s in astley ,so i don`t have any probs going to worsley, anyway you don`t want to come to mine unless you like Doberman`...
- Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:21 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: head gasket
- Replies: 6
- Views: 703
Head Gasket
Yeah get a new one, Halfords do the whole kit inc both manifold gaskets for 8
Matthew
Matthew
- Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:56 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 400 to spray and fit a wing???
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2240
- Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:53 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Msg for Matthew...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 500
Yup
No probs. Give me a bell when you get a chance and we can sort it,
Matthew
Matthew
- Wed Nov 12, 2003 4:54 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Am i driving myself mad for no reason?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1898
Re: Re: Re: Sorry mate!
<r>some kind chap skimmed the head for me already!! which was nice, i`ll get the basic kit in and running,then proceed to bother you for upgrades .i did say next time i`m around your end i`ll come look,if so i`ll bring the payment in the form of kronenburg<br/> oh and MPG? your having a laugh! i tra...