sumshiftyguy

Just booked a hol to leave that morning! Doh!

Whereabouts? Any good?

I'd be interested depending on the date and the diary, etc...

Had a great time bud! Portishead? Lcuky sod being so close to Jimmer! haha. You can't have driven all the way down to the Surrey RR meet from there surely!

Good job Jimmer..as always!! I'm long overdue a visit up to see you bud!! And Funki...great to see you back on here so much! Where are you based nowadays? Would love to see you and the Zed in the flesh again soon!

Paid the £50 deposit but as discussed, will be going for the Zeta R please Jerrick. Also I've PM'd you to pick up where we left off our convo a few weeks back. Cheers

Was it successful for you bud? It is FAT formatted so fingers crossed! As I mentioned, my mate is in a similar position to you in that he has experience with failed HDDs so is going to try and help out. MY first post was a bit of a panic post! lol

I'd dont use any of WD's software. Just plug and play usually. Have had a look through a few step guides to get it working again but nothing has worked so far. Think best bet now is to try on my mate's PC with data recovery software....

It's a 'WD5000D032-000'... My Mac wouldn't let me but my mate's Mac Mini did so tried to repair using that but it failed (log below). ********** 2013-07-18 21:34:08 +0100: Disk Utility started. 2013-07-18 21:34:32 +0100: Verifying volume “My Book” 2013-07-18 21:34:32 +0100: Starting verification tool: 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: ** /dev/disk1s1 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: ** Phase 1 - Preparing FAT 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: ** Phase 2 - Checking Directories 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: Unable to read directory (Input/output error) 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: Error: This disk needs to be repaired. Click Repair Disk.2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: 2013-07-18 21:35:03 +0100: Disk Utility stopped verifying “My Book”: This disk needs to be repaired. Click Repair Disk. 2013-07-18 21:35:27 +0100: 2013-07-18 21:35:32 +0100: Verify and Repair volume “My Book” 2013-07-18 21:35:32 +0100: Starting repair tool: 2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: ** /dev/disk1s1 2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: ** Phase 1 - Preparing FAT 2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: ** Phase 2 - Checking Directories 2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: Unable to read directory (Input/output error) 2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: Volume repair complete.2013-07-18 21:36:03 +0100: Updating boot support partitions for the volume as required.2013-07-18 21:36:27 +0100: Error: Disk Utility can’t repair this disk. Back up as many of your files as possible, reformat the disk, and restore your backed-up files.2013-07-18 21:36:27 +0100: 2013-07-18 21:36:27 +0100: Disk Utility stopped repairing “My Book”: Disk Utility can’t repair this disk. Back up as many of your files as possible, reformat the disk, and restore your backed-up files. 2013-07-18 21:36:50 +0100:

Stanstead is a bit far for me mate...Ace Cafe is marginally closer though. Don't organise anything off the back of my question though - just wondered where and when London meets were happening. I used to go to the Reading Jap car meet in the Madjeski Stadium car park when I first bought the car ( I lived in Reading then) and quite enjoyed it! Have since been to a meets in Surrey at the Dyno and had a great time! Just been a while since I met any of you is all...

Cheers for all the replies guys, much appreciated! I had already connected it 'directly' using a SATA docking station and got the same results. This included using new USB and power cables so the original housing and cables have been eliminated from the puzzle. I did however try connecting the docking station to my mates Mac (running an older Osx) and alhtouh it had the same results, on his machine I had the option to 'verify' or 'repair' the disk. I chose to verify first which directed me to repair. on doing this, it seemed to repair one issue byt then prompted me to back up my data as the Disk Utility could not repair the disk. Unfortunately I don't have a PC anymore and I don't want to fork out a small fortune for a data recovery service. A mate has a PC and has some personal experience in recovering data from knackered HDDs so I'm going to let him have a go at it... Fingers crossed!!

Anyone know anything about data recovery from a 500GB WD My Book? Died whilst transferring files onto it and now Mac won't recognise it. Tried removing the HDD and using a SATA docking station but same result. No other backups so need to save this!! Before dismantling it and trying the docking station, I did cool it, use different cables, restart bioth it and my mac and no joy. The lights come on, it makes noise, etc and I see it in Disk Utility but it won't 'mount'. I read that the USB port on the case is a common fail on these so tried the docking station but am getting the same results. It's still being recognised by the Mac but just not 'mounting' so not sure if the disk is kaput or not. I only used it to back up all my data so it hasn't been used that much but also has EVERYTHING on it! Can anyone help??

Are there any meets in/around London anymore? Don't recall seeing/hearing of any for quite a while!

Lol...I want these so I can RAISE my Zed off the ground!! Too much time and money spent on rebuilding the front lip!!

Nope, wouldn't do it myself. I back you 100%. I know it sounds bad but I'd be the one paying for the damage to the car...not the emergency services and not the poor person that's going to be in the back of the ambulance! The whole point of getting 'out of the way' is to do so safely. Unless I'm mistaken, under no circumstances is it 'safe' for a vehicle to mount the pavement....

Is that 10 then for more discount? :clap:

I did this 2yrs ago! You'll have an AWESOME time! One of the best trips of my life by a long way! I'd recommend you don't run on your first day there...try and get to a good vantage point and watch them on the first day, then run on your second. I actually spectated from the spot I Wanted to run from and timed how long it took the bulls to get there so on the 2nd day I knew how long before I had to start running! Chances are you won't see the bulls before you start running...just a wall of people charging at you! REmember that most of the injuries come from being pushed and trampled by other people! Also, if you want to end up in the ring then start on the last 1/2 mile straight. Get there nice and early and filter down to your start position. I was there around 5.30am to get to my spot. I got into the ring which is where the REAL fun starts as they close the doors on you with all the bulls in there an you spend an hour or so trying not to get gored! haha...great fun!! Good luck bud! And enjoy the party...literally 24hrs partying!! I'm SO jealous right now!!

Just wanted to express my thanks and gratitude to Vijay for spending a large part of this warm, sunny day helping me to run diagnostics and a boost leak test (we found some leaks)!! Such a friendly and helpful guy, much like all the other members I've had the pleasure of meeting in person over the years! Really is one of the added bonuses of owning a Zed I think! BAck on topic - THANKS VIJAY! Your help today was VERY much appreciated!! Vig

Deposit paid! p.s. Jerrick you have pm

Good lad!

LOL....it's the bodykit that I liked! Though I do admit the front end looks a bit OTT. Not sure I like those halogens/LEDs(??) in the front grill!

Really quite liking this! http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/gt-r/59-plate-gtr-black-edition--600bhp/1480497 Think the GTRs look amazing but find the interiors really 'upright' and boring! Just doesn't compete with the rest of the class for me...

Here you go! 2 x Traction Rods 2 x Tension Rods HICAS Eliminator Kit 2 x Adjustable Rear Camber Arms 2 x Adjustable Front Camber Arms Front and Rear Adjustable Lower Arms Strengthened Tie Rods & Ends

I'd be interested in that!!

Awesome Coilover GB Bump!