DaveW

Hear Hear!! Once you find a good one, stick with it :dance:

or IN it :rofl:

My fiancee had a puncture a week ago. After getting a new tyre she told me that her Pug 106 was pulling to the left constantly, plus the steering wheel was shaking at 60MPH. I told her to take it back for a re-balance. After this was done, the shaking reduced, but the pulling to the left persisted. She took it to a "AA/Halfords Service Centre" for a service and an investigation into the pulling - the "mechanic" told her that ALL 4 wheel bearings were worn, plus the nearside driveshaft needed replacing. She went in there as a lone female - she came out of there in tears. She was told the work would cost around £1,000 - the car is barely worth that, we are currently buying a house so every penny counts. The fact that all 4 wheel bearings needed replacing set the alarm bells ringing - how unlikely is it that all 4 would need replacing at once? The car is a '91 "J" plate, but has covered less than 60k. I felt a second opinion was needed; we took the car to C S Wood, where our old forum member "PhilZ" could check it out. After a thorough inspection and a test drive, he came to the conclusion that the wheel bearings were fine and the only problem with the driveshaft was that the boot was a bit worn. The pulling was probably due to the tracking being out of alignment; this is to be done tomorrow as Phil does not have the necesarry kit. Firstly, a MASSIVE thanks to PhilZ at CS Wood - this forum is full of great people, who look out for each other. Long may this continue :bow: Secondly, I wouldn't touch an AA Service Centre with a barge pole - we are going to report this to their head office. I'd be very interested to see how they came to the conclusion that £1,000 worth of work was wrongly diagnosed. Thirdly, a message to female Z owners; Diane/Anita etc - don't let untrustworthy garages take you for a ride just because you are a lady. I know you are no doubt wise enought not to, but just take care! Cheers, Dave

I saw yours at C S Wood yesterday Zack - shame about your front bumper :( they look like Porsche 928 S4 indicator/side lamps? No wonder you kerbed it, I couldn't believe how low yours is - at least its in good hands, Phil is a top bloke :bow:

:shock: mmm...yes please

Its a pity the filth don't put the same sort of energy into catching muggers, rapists and murderers. The old guy was just a "soft target" for them - an easy arrest for their performance indicator totals. :xxx: :xxx: :xxx:

You forgot the other important stat:- Number of posts by SRRAE - 35,037 :rofl:

Why not do both on separate meets - we CAN meet more than once in a month you know! :tongue:

Great idea, been up to the Lakes a few times in the Z. A great way to see some stunning scenery with the tops off (weather permitting!) :dance:

Sounds good to me :dance:

Does that mean there are prostitutes or not then? :rofl:

Pardon my ignorance, but what does the "/C" represent?

LOL - North Wales is infested with speed cams - take care lads :nono:

The higher the gear, the greater the load on the engine. Therefore, the more boost you'll get. Take no notice, if you hear any noises, turn up your stereo, they'll soon go away!

FFS Pete - can't you spend your time a little more productively? Like being on here :rofl:

Very Interesting site - I'm in a "E" area now, but will be in a "C" area soon :hyper:

Spot-on:- any Z is a great Z Dave

I think TonyC should get a special club award; he's been to more events than anyone else here I reckon. Done more than anyone to raise the profile of us Z32 owners :) Dave

LOL Ditto :rofl:

HOLY F**K - I'll be there in that case :duffer: :hyper:

Go to a lap-dancing bar :hyper:

Nice one Tony - congratz m8 :hyper:

Gutted to hear that Pete - at least you're ok I have a red UK spec front bumper going spare if you're interested. Dave

I switch off the headlights to avoid attracting the attention of rabbits - I don't want to run over a bunny :(

You could try getting your shifter bushings changed (if its a manual) only cost a couple of quid and it firms up the knob :nelson: