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by Surj
Wed 06 Apr, 2005 14:03
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: how about a day a Goodwood
Replies: 12
Views: 2238

Robin,

Competition Car Insurance (nee Egger Lawson in Nottingham) do it.

http://www.competition-car-insurance.co ... _days1.htm

They used to have someone called Nik Kershaw working there too :shock:

Well I thought it mildly amusing!! Have I just betrayed my advancing years?? :head:
by Surj
Mon 14 Mar, 2005 17:47
Forum: Performance
Topic: Advice appreciated on best strut for an ///M ?
Replies: 38
Views: 5950

Robin,

IMHO(!) the strong sturt bis ace - its what I had on mine...

AFAIK, the Dinan wont fit a euro S50 engine because the throttle body is different (if my ailing memory serves me correctly!!) and is not cleared with the US based Dinan strut.

Surj
by Surj
Wed 09 Mar, 2005 21:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What exactly does the HK Upgrade Consitst of??
Replies: 7
Views: 1292

In ///M Coupes, it was great - came with additional ceiling mounted spkrs too.
by Surj
Wed 09 Mar, 2005 21:24
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tubi style exhaust
Replies: 5
Views: 1608

Re: Exhausts

stu wrote: David M (is he still alive?)
Yeah, I think he is in India right now...
by Surj
Wed 09 Mar, 2005 21:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cruises part 2
Replies: 58
Views: 7364

Having just passed my Advanced Motorists test I now look down my nose on common BMW (and Porsche) drivers who don't have this valuable award. :lol: :lol: Like the tw@t at Brands last week who decided that because he was an Advanced Driving Instructor - it was safe to overtake cars on the right, dur...
by Surj
Wed 09 Mar, 2005 20:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wot a difference the strutt makes
Replies: 19
Views: 2291

Hey Robin,

The sparco one is tried and tested - make sure it fits your ///M tho.

Surj
by Surj
Thu 24 Feb, 2005 21:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Interesting article on Light Weight Flywheels
Replies: 1
Views: 493

Interesting article on Light Weight Flywheels

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/h ... _works.htm

Makes very interesting reading... :nerd:
by Surj
Tue 22 Feb, 2005 11:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: VANOS lifespan???
Replies: 15
Views: 1933

To be precise - it was the gears that went every 3k - fixed everytime under warranty. In the end I sold it...to a dealer.
by Surj
Mon 21 Feb, 2005 23:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Villagers arm themselves with speed cameras...
Replies: 30
Views: 3855

Actually, they've just put up a 'speed camera' signpost outside my house (hmm, coincidence methinks??) - but no camera yet - which personally I applaud. All rural villages should have one - better still if they moved some of the more 'opportunistic' ones and used them for something more real and saf...
by Surj
Mon 21 Feb, 2005 22:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: VANOS lifespan???
Replies: 15
Views: 1933

Mine did it every 3k miles after 12k miles... :head:
by Surj
Mon 21 Feb, 2005 22:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cruises part 2
Replies: 58
Views: 7364

How about a faq...

Like everyone - I've been watching this thread with great interest... Unfortunately, this kind of thing will cause severe disruption to the way that this 'community' exists and continues to exist. We all started off as 'newbies' and the overwhelming attraction to this place (and others such as z4um)...
by Surj
Fri 18 Feb, 2005 23:02
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dartmoor Cruise POSTPONED
Replies: 47
Views: 12192

Jay - would absolutely LOVE to be there with you guys, but July is completely out for me - look forward to the pics I guess (story of my life right now...) :head:
by Surj
Fri 18 Feb, 2005 22:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front strut
Replies: 17
Views: 2177

Robin, Well, I think that the 'subtle improvements' lark is a disease really... I've taken my 911 and added an RS strut brace, 18in wheels, exhaust upgrade, light weight flywheel and racing clutch, Bilstein hd suspension & Porsche sport springs, 3 spoke steering wheel, interior arctic silver pac...
by Surj
Thu 17 Feb, 2005 23:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cruises? READ THIS! (Long)
Replies: 32
Views: 4017

Robin wrote:Rob "And if you've organised an event, you may be legally liable.".
Robin, simple solution; no more cruises!!

See you all at the next trackday then (28th Feb, Brands Hatch if anyone's interested).

Surj
by Surj
Thu 17 Feb, 2005 17:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front strut
Replies: 17
Views: 2177

I was wondering if anyone knows there is any difference in the effectiveness between Sparco or Tower braces or any others ? Hey Robin, Alot of the earlier ones had problems clearing the throttle on an ///M but I've heard that the sparco one does not have this issue (Dinan did/does for example). The...
by Surj
Mon 10 Jan, 2005 12:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Whats happening to me?? I'm beginning to like the new 5!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Is a 6 series no good then? :wink: (BTW my business partner is experiencing problems with the local Audi dealership...) I think it says it all that I never even thought about the 6... :shock: Although the cab looks ok - maybe when I hit 40 and start smoking a pipe!! btw: if thats Paul you are talki...
by Surj
Mon 10 Jan, 2005 11:40
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Whats happening to me?? I'm beginning to like the new 5!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Whats happening to me?? I'm beginning to like the new 5!!!

After 3 months in the US, suffering major car withdrawal, I find myself strangely drawn to the new 5 series after proclaiming it as 'fugly and no doubt' :shock: I think I 'get' it now - but I still dont get the look of the 1 or the new 3, but the Z4 is beginning to look 'acceptable' too :? So the up...
by Surj
Mon 13 Dec, 2004 22:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replacing RX-7 with Z3M
Replies: 6
Views: 1694

The only thing I know about RX7's is their reputation for drinking petrol like there's no tomorrow. In which case, you'll probably find the ///M quite frugal. As far as price goes, its the same as with most things; you get what you pay for... Actually, I've wanted an RX7 for about 10 years - just ne...
by Surj
Fri 03 Dec, 2004 15:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: MaxPower show discussion on Z4um yielded a link
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

I think the wheels look ace!!

If only the front was a little less busy then I'd say it was winner. Be interesting to see MBlur's when he gets it back...

Surj
by Surj
Thu 02 Dec, 2004 21:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Vanos Gears II
Replies: 10
Views: 2017

Hey kemosabi, from a previous post: You can detect whether or not your VANOS is on the way out - at idle, the car will ellicit a rattle (open the bonnet and listen while someone else gently builds up the revs to about 2k) which then goes away. The other symptom will be a percieved loss of power alth...
by Surj
Thu 02 Dec, 2004 20:59
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: lip spoilers
Replies: 5
Views: 1696

These are on instead of the ACS splitters, right?

No idea what these would do to the front end at speed :shock:
by Surj
Wed 01 Dec, 2004 16:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I'm back - properly!
Replies: 10
Views: 1382

Well obviously - unless you drive a 911; its just not a Porsche...engine in the wrong place, water cooled - I mean, come on!! its just the same if you drive a non ///M Zed, naturally :shock: Just kidding - its that stooopid attitude from the 'purists' (ie. smelly old farts who take their cars out on...
by Surj
Mon 29 Nov, 2004 22:20
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Aug 21: Swiss Z Rally 2005 -- "Z3 10th anniversary"
Replies: 195
Views: 37219

Hey Gary,

maybe we can form a group within a group - The Outsiders??? :wink:

Oli - look forward to it...

Surj
by Surj
Mon 29 Nov, 2004 14:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone into computer driving games?
Replies: 14
Views: 1825

I think that list of cars and tracks was coming from Gran Tourismo 4 on the PS2 not PGTR on X-Box. As for me I'm asking Santa for a PS2 this christmas just so I can play GT4 when it comes out and GTA - SA Yep - thats right, although PGR2 on Xbox has some amazing cars too - 993 GT2 for instance!! :n...
by Surj
Fri 26 Nov, 2004 20:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone into computer driving games?
Replies: 14
Views: 1825

GT4 - still a PS2 only game and light years ahead of the competition. PGR2 is great too - but a little arcady in feel and how anyone can get to grips [sic] with the controller is beyond me!! Guess I must be 12 and into Disney then :shock: Although with my GT3 wheel and pedals (not to mention the fol...
by Surj
Mon 22 Nov, 2004 15:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Nurburgring on Top Gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Unfortunately the Nurburgring isn't on PS2 yet - but it will be (GT4 woohoo!!!).

:D
by Surj
Fri 19 Nov, 2004 15:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Newbie! Help with Z3M please?
Replies: 13
Views: 2299

Terrence has it exactly right...you have to treat these cars with a LOT of respect and drive with restraint when road conditions are not in your favour (sheesh!! and people used to say terrible things about the handling of 911s :shock: )

Surj
by Surj
Fri 19 Nov, 2004 14:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Z4M????
Replies: 29
Views: 3763

No sorry - I mean that I've seen a few Z4s around here and they look surprisingly better than I seem to remember them.
by Surj
Thu 18 Nov, 2004 22:48
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Newbie! Help with Z3M please?
Replies: 13
Views: 2299

Hi Paul - great choice of car (you've come to the right place :D ). You're aware that your 1998 ///M is an S50 engined model, meaning that is has the previous (E36) engine (321bhp) and has no traction control to reign in all that power (other than the sole of your right foot :wink: ). It also has su...
by Surj
Thu 18 Nov, 2004 20:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Z4M????
Replies: 29
Views: 3763

I have to say that the idea of a Z4M is very tasty indeed (in the right colour of course!!! :shock: ).

Seen a few of them here in the Big Apple and they look right at home and not 'outlandish' at all...

Is there a link to this V8 beastie anywhere?
by Surj
Wed 10 Nov, 2004 22:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M coupe handling
Replies: 36
Views: 4590

Jon - I cant wait to see those pictures - pls let me know when they are available (you didn't go for the Zeemax/Cobra stripe down the middle - did you :shock: ??? )

Surj
by Surj
Wed 10 Nov, 2004 15:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: OT: small camera recommendations
Replies: 27
Views: 3825

Hey Giles,

i've seen the fantastic pics you've taken with your camera (and wondered why i cant take pictures like that!!).

I'll check it out, but something small that fits in a pocket is a must...

btw: NY is COLD...brrrrrr

thanks guys
by Surj
Tue 09 Nov, 2004 22:11
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: OT: small camera recommendations
Replies: 27
Views: 3825

Hey David - do you know what kind of Optio?

Actually, I'm almost a Sony groupie (tv,dvd,viao,miniDV) but no mem sticks...

I have a usb media reader which I use for my Fuji 4900 (a bit old now, but seeing as I still haven't got round to reading the manual - I'll keep it!!)

cheers
by Surj
Tue 09 Nov, 2004 20:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: OT: small camera recommendations
Replies: 27
Views: 3825

Yeah - I just dont want to get stuck with proprietary hardware. I guess its that whole Betamax and VHS thing all over again (anyone here old enough to actually remember that? :shock: )

I was thinking of something like a Canon Ixus or something similar...
by Surj
Tue 09 Nov, 2004 19:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: OT: small camera recommendations
Replies: 27
Views: 3825

OT: small camera recommendations

Hello chaps (and chapesses of course!), Just wanted to get some suggestions from those knowledgeable camera types as to what I should consider in purchasing a (small) digi camera. My requirements are something that is not sony (no memory sticks for me - chrs), small, light, point and shoot, durable,...
by Surj
Fri 05 Nov, 2004 16:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Ac Schnitzer upgrades.
Replies: 6
Views: 2003

For a new steering wheel - you could do alot worse than the current M3 one - its probably the best wheel I have seen for a while (well, the second best... :shock: )

Dont know if fitment is possible tho...
by Surj
Tue 19 Oct, 2004 03:15
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M coupe handling
Replies: 36
Views: 4590

You'll struggle to find much around that steers and handles like your Box S, drive an M Coupe and the first thing you'll notice is the difference in steering - Porsche redefines it. You'll also find that the M Coupe's power will easily overcome the limitations of its chassis which can be a lot of fu...
by Surj
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 16:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What next?
Replies: 38
Views: 5044

hmmm, very nice but I wonder how many of those 71000 miles were on track??

Thats far too high a price for a car that is advertised as having been tracked :roll:
by Surj
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 15:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What next?
Replies: 38
Views: 5044

Sorry... typo. Must be getting old.... can't see what I'm typing. I meant '968'. Now you're talking!!! I'd LOVE to get one (but 4 cars is enough for anyone - even me) - but there's no way I'm selling my 911...! I was hoping to get a track dedicated car and a lhd 968CS fits the bill, but now that I ...
by Surj
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 15:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What next?
Replies: 38
Views: 5044

Re: No need to spend 16k

Surj you have aroused my interest in a 928. Saw one the other day. V nice :colourful: 928??? Noooooooooooooo :head: very nice to look at and truly a car before its time (and thats its problem). I read somewhere that a 928 has more than 5 MILES of electrical wiring in it to cope with all of the func...
by Surj
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 14:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What next?
Replies: 38
Views: 5044

I'll have a P please Bob...

Porsche 968 Sport. Practical - spacious, rear seats, fast, sporty, sturdy, considered to be one the best front engined rear drive experiences around. For that price, you'd get a very very very good one (low miles, A1 cond, fsh) or a decent one with some cash left over for servicing for the next few ...
by Surj
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 08:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Oct 3 (Sun): Fun run to Ferraris & New Forest
Replies: 51
Views: 11885

Robin,

Unfortunately, I have to pull out of this one.

Will definitely give you a taster of the 911 experience when next we meet.

Have a good one

Surj
by Surj
Tue 28 Sep, 2004 11:59
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good
Replies: 57
Views: 10890

A few more er, artier ones...

Didn't get a good shot of everyone's tho (sorry Spokey & Rob next time I promise!!) :roll:
by Surj
Tue 28 Sep, 2004 11:53
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good
Replies: 57
Views: 10890

Some pics of Sundays jaunt
by Surj
Mon 27 Sep, 2004 08:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sep 26: Bunch of Hunts III: Norfolk and good
Replies: 57
Views: 10890

Have pics - will post (but not right now as I am at work!!). Spokey - great cruise, some great roads and a few rather bumpy ones (hey Graham??). Good to meet a few new faces (Chris & Anoushka(sp?)) and the regular older ones (Tim, Spokey - well, not old - er, umm, you know what I mean!) :? Spoke...
by Surj
Fri 24 Sep, 2004 11:31
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Apr 05: 'South Wales--The pits' followed by 'Reservoir Dogs'
Replies: 41
Views: 8159

cheers Tim,

Yep - I'll have some of that Welsh magic if poss...

Surj
by Surj
Thu 23 Sep, 2004 14:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Free ///M Roadster (well nearly free)
Replies: 17
Views: 2886

Is that the 'new' Boxster S (280bhp) or a new Boxster S...? THE new one only has 20% in common with a current (new) one - lets home the RMS wasn't one of the parts carried across!! Congrats on the Porsche - you'll find PCGB, er, interesting... :nerd: But apparently, you can keep coming back here 8-)...
by Surj
Thu 23 Sep, 2004 14:43
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Audio Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2676

Jamie bloody Oliver's gone and knicked our cleaner.

I'll give him beans on bloody toast :shock:
by Surj
Tue 21 Sep, 2004 10:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Eating humble pie over Traction Control...
Replies: 28
Views: 3233

Hey Jon, So sorry to hear your unfortunate news - glad to hear that you're ok tho! I did spin inncocuously in my ///M Coupe at a wet roundabout doing about 20mph (fortunately no one around) but in that instance I'm sure I hit a fuel spot rather than anything more sinister. Maybe if you had an engine...
by Surj
Mon 20 Sep, 2004 16:32
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Oct 3 (Sun): Fun run to Ferraris & New Forest
Replies: 51
Views: 11885

Cheers Robin,

Thx for restoring some semblance of sanity for me :!:

I wont clog this thread anymore - much :wink:

Surj

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