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Hmm, get yourself down to your local Z doctor / tuning shop etc - who my be able to diagnose the problem. If something is really loose in the pipe-work department, you might experience a poor vacuum when decelerating. I think my gauge shows about -20Hg on overrun, an about -18 when idling (assuming the car has warmed up). On a stock gauge, IIRC, the pointer sits at about the minus 3/4, thats the second to last line, on the (UK) gauge. Si

Although our paths never crossed on here, I would still like to express my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, including you Pete. This will be an understandably difficult time for you all, so I wish you all the very best. Simon.

Mmm, sounds like a problem there mate. Could one of many things - but usually a boost leak stopping you from producing any reasonable positive pressure! What does your boost gauge show when testing your motor on your private track;) ??

:cool: lol

Hi mate, BOV's / recircs are for releasing the pressure in the intake manifold Waste gates divert the exhaust gas away from the turbine thus allowing the turbine the spin down. Si.

Well said Smithy. Perhaps our forum ought to implement an eBay style ratings system for all known traders (registered or not) so other members could try and judge for themselves who is or isn't a good trader! I think the figures would speak for themselves. Unfortuantely, bad vibes are communicated much better than good. So everybody make sure you've got your pinch of salt ready when listening to other people's horror stories! Lets face it, any respectable trader / garage / whoever won't make the same mistake twice! Si.

Usually I'm well impressed by a really good photoshoped image, but these vector pics are something else!: http://basangpanaginip.blogspot.com/2006/07/worlds-most-photorealistic-vector-art.html Read some of the comments at the bottom - a few mixed comments about the hard work put into creating these pics. Even if the 'artist' is basing this work on a photo, it should be noted that the vector image is infinitely scalable and made of objects, e.g. 2d maps and 3.d meshes. Amazing! [ed: Don't forget to click the 'outline' under each pic as well to view the wireframe of the 3d image] Si.

He's been toasted.. :x:

Hi Leigh, These people: 24 7 Dispatch advertise everyday on VibeFM. THey reckon they'll do same day or next day on pallets etc Work a call at least..... Cheers

Remove the rear seat to reveal two nuts on both sides. Remove these, then the screw under the cover in the top of each panel, then pull gently! Job done.

This link helped me understand how offset works: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Hi Mate, If you mean the bulges in the downpipes, right after the turbos, then you may be referring to the additional cats which were added from around 93 if I remember correctly. Simon.

:) lol It's fair enough that stickies appear at the top of the first page of threads, but not every page!

All, Ignoring the overall diameter of new wheels for moment, is there any benefit to go wider on the front wheels? Standard as you know is 8" on the front, and I reckon I'll stick with that when ordering some new ones. The rear is a slightly different matter, where I indend to go 9" (or maybe 9.5"), but appreciate that with wider tyres, wet weather driving is likely to get the back end out more! Any thoughts on the above??

Hi Dave, Fired up a few old computers today at work - but none with VB4 on it. However I did find a VB4 install cd at home this evening! So if you do want more assistance, PM me and I'll install it, and see what I can do for you. Cheers

Quick reply - to say I'll have look on one of my old work pc's tomorrow. Will report back tomorrow evening. In the mean time you may find google resolves your prob. Night

Are you referencing the right DAO compatibility version? It's been a few years since I fired up VB4, but I think you have the references list list VB5 n 6. Just a thought

you've got PM in response to your PM :)

Mate, I've got a brand new set of EBC GreenStuff in the garage - let me know if you're interested. I'm moving house in a couple of weeks - so you'll be helping me too!!

If like me, you been looking for wheels for ages you might like some of these: http://www.ultralitewheels.co.uk/index.html I really like the Twin-5's!

Hey! Cheers :) Was feeling a little sorry for myself today - the big 3 - 0! But the wife has bought us a long weekend away in Dublin in July so feeling pretty chuffed in the end! Going to be having a bit of a day and night of it tomorrow too: Half day at work, the down the pub at lunch time, bus into town for meal, then out all night. Come on!

Hi Mate, Call HF Bond in Martlesham Heath - they're metal fabricators by trade, and welding wizards (Aluminium / steel / SS etc)! http://www.yell.com/search/ShowMap?nat_id=1337186&businessType=STEEL+FABRICATIONS&location=IPSWICH&clarifyIndex=1&clarifyOptions=&searchType=classic&replayURL=%2Fucs%2FUcsSearchAction.do%3FsearchType%3Dclassic%26keywords%3Dfabrication%26clarifyIndex%3D1%26location%3DIPSWICH%26scrambleSeed%3D21050%26ooascrambleSeed%3D21050%26slscrambleSeed%3D%26slscrambleSeed%3D

Good luck bud. I've got a water pump sitting here which has done about 2k miles which I could send next day as a plan-b if you so wish?

Ok this is silly, but how about a train horn: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-1536814171514910822&q=train+horn or even sillier: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8243293369792570200&q=car+horn :)

Cheers Dan! :bow: