SXOC Bulletin Board - Motoring Chat http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:08:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/images/styles/blackstealth/misc/rss.png SXOC Bulletin Board - Motoring Chat http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/ Free fuel http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551933-Free-fuel&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:38 GMT There you go! enjoy http://www.mightydeals.co.uk/deals/national/Home-Garden/Shell-Drivers-Club-Loyalty-Card-/6955 There you go! enjoy

http://www.mightydeals.co.uk/deals/n...lty-Card-/6955 ]]> Motoring Chat Maddog1982 http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551933-Free-fuel When i see stuff like this i wonder how... http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551911-When-i-see-stuff-like-this-i-wonder-how&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 08:17:10 GMT How do you balls it up so badly. Must be the leathal combo of a old codger and a car with a auto box! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-22619361 How do you balls it up so badly.

Must be the leathal combo of a old codger and a car with a auto box!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-22619361 ]]> Motoring Chat Deacon http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551911-When-i-see-stuff-like-this-i-wonder-how Stupid Bint http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551904-Stupid-Bint&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:56 GMT http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen...boast-road-tax

Quote:
It's safe to assume that most people in the event of hitting a cyclist while driving, who realised what they had done, would stop, call the police, and stay on the scene. Not so for one young woman, who appears to have hit a cyclist, carried on driving, and then most bizarrely taken to Twitter to boast of the incident.

@emmaway20 Emma Way
Definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier – I have right of way he doesn't even pay road tax! #bloodycyclists

Norwich Police responded quickly, asking Emma to get in touch with them as soon as possible, and report it, rather than broadcast it to the world.
Personally I've never had any issues with cyclists, they all tend to behave much better on the road than those driving.
I hope the police take her licence and give a suitable punishment. ]]> Motoring Chat R3K1355 http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551904-Stupid-Bint Nissan Gtr Runs up a Ski Slope http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551889-Nissan-Gtr-Runs-up-a-Ski-Slope&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:53 GMT

Team IceRicers V-Log4: The Skislope from Found this today might interest people :D

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]]> Motoring Chat clai cerrig http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551889-Nissan-Gtr-Runs-up-a-Ski-Slope custom car carpet http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551877-custom-car-carpet&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:38 GMT Im looking to get the carpet done in the dolomite- Plain black but anyone had something of this sort done and have any names to drop? I cant fit a standard carpet due to the movement of the gearbox tunnel and handbrake. Cheers dears. Im looking to get the carpet done in the dolomite-

Plain black but anyone had something of this sort done and have any names to drop?

I cant fit a standard carpet due to the movement of the gearbox tunnel and handbrake.

Cheers dears. ]]> Motoring Chat Deacon http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551877-custom-car-carpet Practical car...up to £5k..ideas? http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551856-Practical-car-up-to-£5k-ideas&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:46 GMT Hi guys, some of you may have seen the 14 goes on Saturday :(

Anyway the reason that had to go was practicality and the fact I can't afford 2 cars at the moment, so the 14 is being replaced with something practical, but I will still be able to enjoy (maybe not in the same way as the 14)

The criteria:

Preferably 4 door, atleast 30mpg (less for a really nice car), manual (again unless the car is to nice to worry about that) and within budget of £5k.

Ideas please!!

I know there is a millions threads like this but im guessing cars are falling in my budget that I haven't realised..

Thanks :thumbs:

Matt ]]> Motoring Chat m44t-xx http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551856-Practical-car-up-to-£5k-ideas 180sx for track based car. Grip. http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551846-180sx-for-track-based-car-Grip&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:41 GMT Ok guys. I'm thinking of using my 180 as a track based car as of next year. Reason being its not getting used properly. Plus I have another daily and a works vehicle.
Anyway,we all know how good these cars drift but what about using it for fast track,grip ? ]]> Motoring Chat Paddy http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551846-180sx-for-track-based-car-Grip My Mercedes E55 AMG http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551831-My-Mercedes-E55-AMG&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:50 GMT Hey Guys, This is something a bit different for you to have a look at! Its something i have been working on and put together on another forum. I Recently picked up my e55 for pretty good price, been looking for one for a wee while as a project / weekend cruiser / track toy. For those of... Hey Guys,

This is something a bit different for you to have a look at! Its something i have been working on and put together on another forum.

I Recently picked up my e55 for pretty good price, been looking for one for a wee while as a project / weekend cruiser / track toy.

For those of you that do not know what it is - 5.5Litre V8 with 350bhp. Full exhaust, manifolds and a remap can see up to 420bhp!

Its Crazy fast for the size of it, run a 14.08 on the 1/4 mile with crappy tyres!. Comes with Bilstein springs and shocks, big brakes etc from factory.

Not got any clean shiny pics yet but it looks a bit like this-


The water pump bearing died last weekend so purchased a replacement to fit but like most jobs it has grown arms and legs!.

I was quite surprised at the size of the beast!. Only really changed water pumps in k series rovers / b series Hondas and this is massive in comparison!.



The before pic with engine cover removed - engine bay requires a great deal of TLC!


Started to remove the old pump and unfortunately a few of the bolts sheered. I think water had been seeping past the gasket and corroded the bolts. Need to drill out and try a stud extractor on them - this requires removal of the radiators. Noticed my transmission cooler hose that heads along the bottom of the radiator is very rusty so I have decided to replace it!.


Will most likely drill things next weekend when I have some good quality drill bits, tomorrows job - give the engine bay some TLC, while its all stripped out and can clean up some rusty bits and give them some new paint to ensure its solid for a few more years!



A quick shot of the interior - quite rare options with the leather stitched dashboard, doorcards and red seats. It doesn't look the best in pics, much more vibrant red in real life. Makes it feel quite modern inside.



This was a very expensive car from new, it also has:
Bose Sound System
Rain Sensitive Wipers
Parking Sensors
Rear Electric Sun Blind
Heated front AND Rear Seats.

Refitted the water pump. Cleaned up the mess of gasket sealant after i took this photo.



I opted not to use the gasket that came with the pump as it fell to bits! Used a product called "Proseal Copper XS High Temp" as its hardcore. One of my mates uses it for everything on his 500bhp RX7 and swears by it

Also rubbed down the corrosion on my transmission cooler pipes and was pleased to find them in useable condition. Primed and painted them as well as the radiator cross member. Should keep them solid for a few more years!.






Decided not to re-fit the air conditioning condenser as it had a hole in it!. May purchase a new one in the future but i am not fussed for now, don't really need it in Scotland!


Did discover something bad! - a hole in my driver side inner wing


On a more positive note i have been tyre shopping. As i intend to take this car to the track in the summer i have been in search of decent rubber. Have purchased some Federal 595 RSRs for this purpose!. I hope the combination of the standard AMG suspension and these tyres will help the car hold the tarmac well!



Car has been to the fabricators, we stripped the front end down and discovered this




There was some on the other side but nowhere near as bad!

On with the repairs! (this took a while)

Old arch totally removed and nice new one fabricated



Primer (red oxide and etch i believe to stop rust in the future)



Paint


Small amount of repair work on the other inner wing also got the same treatment! - Under-seal after the paint was applied in the wheel arch of course!. The works were carried out by a very skilled crowd know as "Chizfab" based in lochgelly, fife.

After this i took the car home and performed some troubleshooting on an audible rumble under load. I discovered the propshaft carrier bearing was knackered so set off to the dealer for a new one.

I discovered my car was specially ordered, it has its own unique product code on the Mercedes system. Explains all the options! ]]> Motoring Chat BigG http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551831-My-Mercedes-E55-AMG New Toys http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551761-New-Toys&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:35 GMT Just thought i'd post a few pics up of my new bike and my old dears (Bevred) S14a replacement :cool:











She's just had it detailed so its looking mighty shiny :cool: Plus i polished my bike so couldn't resist getting some pics :)
Just a shame about the shitty camera.... ]]> Motoring Chat Wantone http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551761-New-Toys Aston Martin CC100 http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551739-Aston-Martin-CC100&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 11:55:32 GMT http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-cc100-concept-unveiled I might be a little biased, but yes please. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ncept-unveiled

I might be a little biased, but yes please. ]]> Motoring Chat dandan http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551739-Aston-Martin-CC100 My latest toy, Aprilia RSVR. http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551684-My-latest-toy-Aprilia-RSVR&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 07:36:06 GMT Hi all, Its been a long time coming but with the impending delivery of a s14a (my now 6th 200) i wanted somthing for summer.After a few jap bikes gsxr 600 and 750 and an r1 i missed the v twin grunt so i decided that its time to get the one bike i always wanted but never had the chance to get. ... Hi all, Its been a long time coming but with the impending delivery of a s14a (my now 6th 200) i wanted somthing for summer.After a few jap bikes gsxr 600 and 750 and an r1 i missed the v twin grunt so i decided that its time to get the one bike i always wanted but never had the chance to get.

After a few months of searching a found a mint 2006 RSVR with just over 4k on the clock, Full Akropovic system, evo airbox with k&n filter ,evo chip and remap. Next on the list is custom rearsets oz wheels and ohlin suspension.






Cheers all. Aaron ]]> Motoring Chat aaronblue http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551684-My-latest-toy-Aprilia-RSVR Does anyone ever..... http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551653-Does-anyone-ever&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:52 GMT Leave the exhaust as std (apart from decat) then go ahead with other upgrades ie boost controller and ecu upgrades? soarer tt to be specific. The price of exhausts for soarer are putting me off, also lack of s/h items Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Leave the exhaust as std (apart from decat) then go ahead with other upgrades ie boost controller and ecu upgrades? soarer tt to be specific.
The price of exhausts for soarer are putting me off, also lack of s/h items

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Motoring Chat craiglancs http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551653-Does-anyone-ever Volkswagen TDI Remapping http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551530-Volkswagen-TDI-Remapping&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 14:47:32 GMT I've just purchased my brothers 1.9 TDi Passat - S reg (98?). Its the lowly model so pretty basic all round, but its good on fuel. I believe its the 90 or 100 bhp model.

But does anyone know of any reputable companies that can remap it for a sensible cost? Ideally a company that someone has experience with using? I know it will never pull high bhp figures, I'm not silly... but a torque increase would be nice, even if not a lot.

Cheers ]]> Motoring Chat Ste333 http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551530-Volkswagen-TDI-Remapping EK9 or s14a http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551502-EK9-or-s14a&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 08:33:13 GMT Had any one driven or owned a ek9 as at the mo I have my race car and a road 200sx for the weekend but allways fancyed a ek9 but don't want to sell my 14 if iam going to get board with it in a week or so any views ]]> Motoring Chat geldy http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551502-EK9-or-s14a bike vs rally cross car http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551465-bike-vs-rally-cross-car&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:04:34 GMT ]]> Interesting video, I suspect the gaps in the dry would be bigger.

]]> Motoring Chat frisbee http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?551465-bike-vs-rally-cross-car