Update & HICAS

A while ago I posted asking for advice on noise and vibration from the driveline - just thought I'd give you an update.

The vibration was the joint in the propshaft. Apparantly this had partly siezed which is not good for smooth running. Protech in Nailsea sorted this for me and the car can now play in the fast lane of the M4 without shaking itself to bits.

However, that wasn't causing the loudest noise I had. That turned out to be the Japanese spec tyres (Bridgestones). After replacing them with Pirellis the "wu-wu-wu-wu-wu" at 40mph+ is now gone. What do the Japanese put in their tyres?

The HICAS thing relates to the fact that sometimes (not always though?), after around 20 miles my HICAS warning comes on. Fluid levels are fine so I thought I'd try the diagnostic procedure.

Has anyone got this to work? What's the knack? Steering then brake? Steering and brake together? Give me clue if you can.

Other than that, my only problems at the moment are a little hesitation under FULL throttle, or not as much shove as I used to get. I dont think I should have fed it 95RON for 2 months! That and a Japanese stereo that only receives radio 2. (no!)

I'll keep you up to date.