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Well, plate came off 265 and onto this tub of fun. Still miss Ruby, but there's a reason that you can put down cash for the new Lotus on a Q1 2022 build slot, but the "Yaris" you put down cash for waiting list for as yet unconfirmed 2023 UK allocation. Been a few weeks and laughably good...

I've owned Ruby from new and she's been dinked by idiots in the past, but at the weekend she was shunted really badly by a Beemer the plod were chasing and I'd be amazed if she's not Cat B'd - be prepared for some slightly worn Recaros and some Turinis in need of a refurb to magically appear...

Hey folks, looks like I'm sorted for the Steering wheel stalk connector, and am looking at an Alpine Single DIN head. What are the thoughts on speaker upgrades, worth it or not? If so, what direct replacement units have people used and got on with? Cheers

Has anyone fitted an aftermarket stereo using the connects2 adaptors to enable the steering stalk controls and "clock display" to work? Toying with a replacement head, but want to make sure the adaptors work OK first. Also, any recommendations for replacement speakers that fit the existing...

Odd question, but how many owners from new are on here? Looking at cars up for sale recently re. insurance drama, would appear there is a bit of turnover. Never owned a car as long as Ruby, wouldn't want to lose her...

Ok, damage to two quarters and a wheel dink means they're declaring my baby BER as OEM parts no longer available. 115k, FSH, one owner from new, bonnet scratches and car park dink, plus a worn gearknob and loose gaiter. New clutch, waterpump, dephaser, battery and cam belt in last couple of...

Was just wondering how many original owners are left these days - would suspect V5s with no previous owners are in a minority...

Think you spotted me too - nice to see Trophys in random places and give them a toot or a wave :up:

OK, here's an odd one, should there be any heat shielding round the servo hose, or at least between it and the bulk of the engine? Managed to melt mine last MOT when they were doing emissions. Am now wondering if a bit of shielding I never noticed before has disappeared... How did I know it...

I live in South Yorkshire, but have been going to Harrats in Pontefract for several years. They've been great in the past, but the trouble is, they seem to be going downhill - more expensive, not returning calls, and I'm losing a bit of trust. Any recommendations for dealers/specialists oop...

Heading towards the M1 on A637 yesterday. Looked tidy.

Missus is chopping her Fiat 500 in tomorrow. Been loads of fun (since UK release day) but she wants something with a bit more oomph. Nurburgring Blue AP1 S2000 GT, 8 years old with 44k on the clock. Prices on this sort of car seem to be plummetting at the moment due to high tax and insurance and...

Doesn't work when your sidewall comes off courtesy of glass followed by a nail on a bend at about 50. Luckily no damage to rim, us or the car. Really looking into a spare when we're back off hols!

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Don't worry, this isn't spam, and I did a couple of searches and couldn't find anything similar, so apologis if it's a double post. This is a legit online petition, feel free to go through the normal 10 Downig Street page ( http://www.pm.gov.uk ) if you think it's a spam engine. The...

She's in for service at the weekend, and no doubt they'll pitch an engine flush. Has anyone had a power flush on 12K? Is there really any point?

I know it's a bit unfair because it would still be a little tight, but I can confirm that a Trophy is appreciably quicker up a slightly twisty hill than a 197 :) Blue one tried to keep up and failed earlier today here: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi? ... imap.y=186

Spotted what seemed to be a phase 2 Vee in the queing traffic on the M1 at Jn 31 yesterday . Was stuck there for ages due to fuel spillage, but it meant ahem, nice empty motorway once we passed it.

I've just watched a repeat of top gear with the S2000, Boxster and Z4 facing off. All got 1:37 and change round the test track, the 182 cup got 1:33.8. Next time someone refuses to believe how quick Cliosports are, I no longer have to take them for a quick thrash, I can simply refer them to...

What a nice sunny day it was today. An ideal time to say, test drive an Audi TT. I nipped to town to buy a spice mill today (for masala grinding) and saw so many cars on trade plates, presumably on test drives. I'd left my car on the road, and it was baking when I got back in, so I popped...

I'm selling my 6 GB iPod, here's the story: I foolishly let my iPod stay discharged for too long and I think it did it some harm. When I got back from hospital, I left it in an extremely unaccessible place and could only bend to reach it a week ago. I took it into the Apple store and asked...

If your AA cover has run out, try using this number and code for 20% off RAC cover. It's one of those fringe benefits with credit card. 0800 716976 Quote ref FP0131 to get discount. Cheers

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I've been offline for a while 'cos Ive been in hospital for a spinal operation, I'm back home now and able to sit up long enough for a quick type here and there. What's been going on? Have I missed anything entertaining?

Not so much bothered by the 159 mph on an empty motorway, more the 80+ mph in a residential 30 zone. Joe public would be flayed alive... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/shropshire/4669594.stm

Saw a thing on BBC news this morning, 600 people in California, and a similar number in Australia who are registered blind, but thanks to some cunning glasses, have got their licenses back: http://www.biopticdriving.org/ Nothing against it in principal, I'm all for adapting cars to...

M22*** Parked up in Tesco in Wath about 5:30 tonight. I was in the Trophy across the way, with my other half's Mk II 16v GTI next to it. Anyone here?

Just done the first shopping trip in the little darling (full week's shop, plus beer and getting some BOGOF tins of chocs in for Christmas) and have managed to avoid injury - just. You have to develop a bobbing, ducking motion when packing and unpacking the car to avoid a sharp blow to the...

Here's an odd thing, I'm picking my Trophy up on Friday now, but my other half picked the post up today, and I have a V5 from the DVLA for the Trophy with my personal plate on it! I've only paid the deposit so far, tempting... :twisted: Has this happened to anyone else? (I was originally...

I was in a situation today where if I'd been caught by a speed camera, I'd have been looking at points and fine, but as an actual police man in a car was involved, I was instead thanked. My point is, a Gatso can't use discretion as to whether you're actually putting your own life and others' at...