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    New gear box

    Yeah I had that with my 350z where cold 1st and 2nd were harder to engage but new box is impossible at times.
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    New gear box

    Hi all, My Clio 200 with cup chassis is a year old now. Last week the 4th gear synchro went and booked it in to get looked at. The gear box was replaced and I picked it up today. When I tried to drive away from the dealership I could not engage 1st or 2nd gear. It wasn't just stiff...
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    Winter tyres

    so you'd go for something more like these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/205-50-17-V-M-S-Pirelli-Sottozero-W240-x4-Tyres-/380276627722?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item588a40d90a...
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    Winter tyres

    Hi there I am planning on getting a set of winter tyres for the clio I have seen these on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/215-50-17-V-Goodyear-Ultragrip-Performance-x4-Tyres-/380276951593?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item588a45ca29 The tyres on the car are 215 45 17, will 215 50 17 be ok...
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    Winter tyres

    I thought the same until last year when the road from my house had snow covering it for 6 weeks straight. I bought an old impreza estate just before that (I must have somehow know) last year so was fine but now my fiance uses that. I doubt the weather will be as bad this year bt if I don't go...
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    Winter tyres

    Hi there I have a few questions relating to the rapidly approaching winter! I am looking to get a set if winter tyres. My thoughts were to buy a set of cheap 16 or 15 inch alloys so making the tyres cheaper and more useable. Would smaller wheels fit around the brembo breaks? If not I...
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    Replacing Headunit

    Thanks for replies I changed the head unit and the difference in sound quality is remarkable considering I have not yeat replaced the speakers. Quick question, I bought the connects 2 stalk adapter ctsrn005 and it the wiring harnesses do not fit so I have bought the wrong one...
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    Replacing Headunit

    Hi all, I picked up my Racing Blkue Clio 200 with cup chassis. I liked the car during the testdrive and knew from reviews it would be good but had no idea it would this good until I got it out on my own on a quiet and twisty B road. Anyway, the only thing that has dissapointed me...
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    What to do?

    That's is crazy, why do you get pumped so much for insurance? Have you tried elephant/admiral?
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    What to do?

    £1800?! Are you 17 with no ncb and 11 points? I'm 25, have 3 points and am £450. Think it was £500 for 10 months when I was 23.
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    What to do?

    It's a 2005 UK 350z with GT pack, Gun metal, 276 horses, 18 inch RAYS alloys, heated full leather seats, electric seats, cruise control, Bluetooth phone, Bose stereo, 42,000 miles, full Nissan service history.
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    What to do?

    It has been superb to drive and own. I have had it 2 years. Plenty of power, to be honest as much power as I would ever want on a road, it's performance stretches beyond the limits of the roads. Very fast in a straight line, virtually no understeer, very flat in corners. Quick on any gear...
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    What to do?

    Hi all, I am have a 2005 Nissan 350z with 42,000 on the clock. I have owned the car for 2 years and loved every minute of it. It is due it's service and MOT in 2 weeks, and it's getting to the stage where the car may start needing money spent on it. I am getting married in a years time...