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I am one of the people that mourn the loss of Pilot Exalto 2s. I know they do them in 195 50 15 V (at half the bloody price of 16s!) so wondered whether it might be an idea to run 15" wheels and have the benefit of cheaper (better?) tyres? Could there be other advantages such as lower weight...

I'm asking this question because I noticed that the jacking points along the sill are quite weak and one folded back slightly. I don't want it to happen again so are there any other points where the car can be jacked up to reduce the risk of bending the "rail" that runs beneath the sills? Thanks.

I have a Richbrook slant top gear knob. On the whole, I like it but don't like the slant "cut off" at the top. What I would really like is a brushed (i.e. not chrome/polished) ball. Something like you find in an Elise would be perfect. Has anyone "discovered" a simple brushed alloy ball gear...

Hi 1. As per title. Looking for a definitive answer on what is adjustable on a Trophy (i.e. without using camber bolts/shims etc). I have had a look around and cannot find an answer. 2. Also, does anyone know if the Trophy has the same standard alignment settings as 172/182s? I went to a...

I may need to deliver a pair of tyres within the UK. Just wondering whether anyone had done this and whether they used the Post Office or a courier and what the cost of either might be. In the case of a courier, do they come to collect the item from you or do you need to take it to a depot? Thanks.

Does anyone know of a place that actually knows what they are doing re wheel alignment around Birmingham? It's not for the Trophy but my other half's Nissan Micra. I've tried a couple of places but it always pulls left a bit and at each attempt the steering wheel is ever so slightly off-centre...

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have noticed a serious number of Trophys up for sale of late. And they are murdering values! I know they won't all be A1 but there are 35-50K-mile Trophys up for around £5K. Some of them with the cambelt service already done and a fair number "owned by...

Hi folks Is this fairly straightforward? Any tips to reduce risk of breaking it?! Thanks.

This may have been discussed in dribs and drabs before but I thought I would resurrect it. During the recent weather, I notice that the car seems caked in crap which I think is partly down to dirt/salt being kicked up by the tyres. Curiously, the rear hatch seems to always be the worst affected...

Hi folks There is a hairline crack in one of my front fog lights. I actually had to use them last week(!) and spotted it. Are these easy to change? Also, does anyone know what they cost and whether they just come as a sealed unit or can you just get the outer lens (probably not I assume)? Thanks.

I've finally relented and decided to fit the intemittent wiper stalk. I have a very good guide on how to fit it. However, it does not state exactly how to remove the upper steering wheel cowling/cover. There don't seem to be any screws holding it in. Does anyone know how to remove this? Thanks.

Saturday just gone, around noon, anyone from here?

I was reading the M6 v Trophy article in EVO this morning and noticed when referring to the Michelin PE2s, that they said the car was fitted with 205/45/ WR16 tyres. This is both in the article and the "spec summary" at the end. I always thought PE2s on the Trophy were V-rated (to 150mph) -...

If a PM is showing in the Outbox, does it mean it has been sent. If so, why have a "sent" folder? If not, how to check if it has been sent? Thanks.

Does anyone definitively know what the correct wheel bolt torque setting for the Trophy is? Thanks.

Anyone used a good detailer in the Midlands (Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire area)? I've been thinking about getting a pro detail and sealant to enjoy over the next few years.

Anyone know what the tiny little bit of black plastic that sticks out at the bottom of the passenger side mirror housing is? It is not on the driver's side mirror. At first, I thought it was just my car but I have since noticed from looking at pics of other peoples cars that they seem to have...

An interesting tyre review in this month's EVO (as well as a 20th birthday special on the Clio sports, with the Williams preferred). The tyre review caught my eye because it featured (an evolution of) a tyre which a few years ago highlighted to me the importance of tyres and the effect they can...