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  1. Paradox1

    Traction on or off for trackday??

    Just wondering what most people prefer. only been on track in my last 1.8t at castle combe. the track was wet and too slippy for a fwd car to drive as fast as I would like to and stop in time aswell, so I decided to keep my traction turned on. On a dry day though it would have been off
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    haldex vs fwd.....

    Not intending for this to start world war but just want peoples opinions on on which is better.fwd guys say they better and same for s3 guys. Anyone driven both? Pros and cons? If you say s3/a3 is better,give a reason!
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    Whats the most fun car you've driven?

    Looking for a new car in the enar future but im stuck for Ideas. Suddenly, ive developed an attraction to the 8L s3. whats have you guys driven which is fun to drive???
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    Rear Adjustable roll bar

    Just wondering what everyones has set there adjustable roll bar on. I got a 28mm neuspeed on and its on the middle setting. after a few months i barely notice it as im just used to the tighter feeling when cornering. Contemplating putting it on the hard setting. anyone else done this and what...
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    Who needs an Audi R8???

    What is the Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept? - Super-light Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept revealed in pictures - MSN Cars UK
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    How much for rods fitted if I supply them???

    As the title says really, Im not comfortable attempting to do the rods myself. and I dont know how to do the timing either, so the last thing I want to do it give it a try... start it, then the engine starts falling out the exhuast! Im looking to buy rods in a few weeks times. Just looking for...
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    TPS special offer on oil

    Just thought I'd let everyone know that TPS are doing a special offer. 5ltr bottle for 14 quid! I had to stock up! I'm not sure how long its on for but get down there and get some quantum!
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    Whats your thoughts??

    Personally I think this looks really Nice. Id happily have one of these anyday. Also its very economical and has stupid power for the size of the engine. What do you guys/gals think? 360hp Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG hot hatch: in pictures - Mercedes A45 AMG hot hatch revealed with 360hp - MSN Cars UK
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    crashed!

    Need a new bumper,windscreen,door and wing! Friggin snow!
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    nsr tyre wearing on the inside?

    Noticed it when I got q nail taken out of my tyre.anyone know what it could be?I had my rear beam bushes replaced for powerflex bushes about a year ago but I'm not sure what it causing it.anyone had this?
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    Nick has done it again!!

    Last night I finished off fitting my water meth kit,all connected up and running but I didnt get a chance to test it on the car until this morning when driving to R-tech. Just before I got there, probably about 15 minutes before I reached my destination, i felt the car juddering and the engine...
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    filthy rocker cover!

    Forgot to take pictures but I took of the rocker cover.it was filthy with baked on oil all on the underneath.now its got me thinking what about the rest of the engine.what can I do to clean the rest of the engine or is this the norm?
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    oil change woe's

    Won't bore you will what I've done but trying to undo the sump plug but it just keeps spinning,just my luck.can I undo the turbo oil feed hose and drain the oil from there?
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    recommend me some coilovers please!

    I have joms fitted.they are all rusted up and I have replaced both front shocks let that a year ago,now its started leaking again! I'm really peed with these and I won't be getting replacement shocks for it to break again.I'm starting to do trackdays now,so I want something that is good for road...
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    decisions decisions!

    Which do you guys think?its going on a silver mk4 golf,
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    replacement cone filter(NOT jETEX)

    Driving home today and I noticed my dv dump was pretty quiet.hot home only to find the neck of the jetex had split.not even 6 months! 60quid for 3 mnths use.anyone know of another filter I can replace it with?
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    how much for a clutch replacement?

    Right my clutch started slipping last night.not bad after a year and a half of abuse! so I have got a few parts for the vr6/g60 combo but there is no way I trust myself doing it. How much would you expect to pay for just fitting as I'm supplying the parts?
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    New local rival!

    Went petrol station earlier to get a v power fix.while topping up. I see a blue focus st, exhuast burbling as he pulled in for petrol aswell.got speaking to him and he was saying he had a stage 1 map at 290 etc. Anyone had a play with one of these or driven one?did look and love lovely though.
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    just a bit mad!

    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4115951.htm
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    am I being bumped here??

    My car has lit up like a Xmas tree,traction and engine management light have been on for a few weeks now.took it to my usual mechanic to be scanned.turns out the maf won't flow more than 0.005g so seems pretty obvious its dead. Now I was expecting a replacement to be £50ish.spoke to the main guy...