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Leaving, on a jetplane...	13 Jun 2008 17:54 GMT	4
I do know when I should be back again ;-) Tuesday, take care everyone, DFC! Cya!
first step towards bike test + BMW going	13 Jun 2008 14:35 GMT	112
got a couple of theory test books today as it was about 8 years ago since I had to do my car one so thought a refresher was needed. got the bike specific books as the bike one differs slightly from the car one. gonna book my test for the end of this month I hope, once I pass that ...
Advances in Suspension Technology	13 Jun 2008 11:26 GMT	41
I always hear about these in magazines and the like. How modern cars have better suspension and therefore corner better etc. However, when you see underneath a lot of cars, the suspension appears to be basic mac struts and torsion beams at the back, much the same as a load of ...
Supreme awesomeness	12 Jun 2008 16:33 GMT	13
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Dwe46QWLk Signature Dan Clio R27 #65
Washed, polished, de-chavved	12 Jun 2008 12:15 GMT	19
http://www.italiancar.co.uk/Ducati/Ducati.html Looks the bollocks. IMHO, YMMV etc.
Overboost fuel cut...	12 Jun 2008 11:32 GMT	15
At 95 in 5th. OMG I forgot how hard 9000 Aeros boost. Was cruising along at 80, at about 1/3 throttle in lane three passing lane 2 constantly, leaving a nice big gap infront to allow for slowing
TV Ad just now...	11 Jun 2008 23:48 GMT	4
New series of Top Gear coming soon! Woooooo! Signature Dan
Minireview: BMW X6	11 Jun 2008 22:46 GMT	33
I drove past one earlier. Only one thought: WHAT THE f.ck?
Does this sound like a bit of a home modded bodge?	11 Jun 2008 22:42 GMT	4
http://smallr.com/382 When did the TDV8 come about? Signature Carl Robson
It's wrong I tell you (kinda mini review of my 9-3 1.8t)	11 Jun 2008 21:55 GMT	3
Three tanks in the petrol 9-3 1.8t, so far, she's averaged cough cough. Okay okay just mumble mutter. Just over 39 to the gallon. This is mixed driving, but for door to door motorway stuff at 70, it sees a trip computer 44+ (take off ~5% for real figures).
Them old Mercs with hydraulic windows.	11 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT	2
I've been searching for a description of how this system works, but can't find a definitive answer. Does anyone here know how the hydraulic system worked on those plush old Mercedes (Pullman I think they were called) - was there a pressurised cylinder for operation or
Smart GSXR1000	10 Jun 2008 22:12 GMT	2
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Smart-Car-GSXR1000-engine-GSXR-conversion_W0QQitemZ1402398 46531QQihZ004QQcategoryZ9808QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just wondering if anyone was intrested in this or knows anyone intrested or looking for this type of project A bit of fun for the summer ...
Chatsworth Rally Show	10 Jun 2008 12:19 GMT	2
The proper S1 quattro was f.cking stupidly loud, and sounded mint. The WRC Focus was stupidly quiet, but went like f.ck. Marcus Gronholm is stupidly tall.
Hey DanB, when you off?	09 Jun 2008 20:56 GMT	6
And when do you plan to be back in the country? Then I know I can talk about you and slag you off behind your back ;) Signature Carl Robson
Off for a nice quiet week in France	09 Jun 2008 17:18 GMT	7
Well not till Tuesday night, going to spend a week in a tent (what was I thinking?) in a sleepy little place west of Paris (Le something but being France every third place is Le something). Will be nice to get away from all these quick cars.