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by mikeyb
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Range Rover.
Replies: 41
Views: 9695

Re: Range Rover.

Ah OK - I'm sure you're right. Keyless start is half the problem though as the body control module can be fooled into thinking that a key is in the car by the crims plugging something into the OBD II. You still need to get in but jammers to stop you locking it or even just a broken window would all...
by mikeyb
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Range Rover.
Replies: 41
Views: 9695

Re: Range Rover.

I thought L322s weren't so affected by insurance premium hikes but this picture is from a cash machine ram raid in Cheltenham - this morning I think. https://i2-prod.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/incoming/article9080535.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/0_IMG_2796.jpg To think they chose one without privacy glass :...
by mikeyb
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Mini Cooper S/Works
Replies: 21
Views: 45754

Re: Mini Cooper S/Works

Ah yes. The rear one (intake?) proved troublesome on mine to change. The one on the front of the engine was a piece of piss to change.
by mikeyb
Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Mini Cooper S/Works
Replies: 21
Views: 45754

Re: Mini Cooper S/Works

My GP is a 2013 and has the N18. I think the S got the N18 before the JCW did. Either way I’m fairly certain both models had the N18 from 2012. As said above, turbos don’t seem to be the issue with either engine. N14s suffered with timing chains and High Pressure Fuel Pump issues. N18s suffer with b...
by mikeyb
Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course
Replies: 16
Views: 3275

Re: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course

I have both Mik, a couple of MXS5.0 for maintaining batteries and have recently bought a Noco GB50, as the RR struggles to start in winter, particularly when the FBH is on. Previously when it wouldn’t start, I’d resort to using the CTEK to charge it enough to start it, but it takes a while to build ...
by mikeyb
Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Any recommendations for winter tyres?
Replies: 60
Views: 11053

Re: Any recommendations for winter tyres?

They seem a very soft compound judging by how ‘squirmy’ they were initially, Same for all winters. Even softer tyre versions are available in nordics / Russia etc where it gets seriously cold. Absolutely Mik. I was just surprised at the difference. Perhaps the summer RFT that I changed from (as wel...
by mikeyb
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Any recommendations for winter tyres?
Replies: 60
Views: 11053

Re: Any recommendations for winter tyres?

I bought these for winter last year, to be used on my 330d x-drive. https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/b2c/car/tyres/wintercontact-ts-870-p/ They seem a very soft compound judging by how ‘squirmy’ they were initially, although this might be them bedding in or me needing to adjust my driving style. ...
by mikeyb
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Brain haemorrhages
Replies: 129
Views: 33921

Re: Brain haemorrhages

Very (very) random question- you didn’t happen to be in an Exeter hotel this morning, did you? I overheard a conversation during breakfast recounting a very similar story. Best of luck with the recovery. Nope - at home in Yeovil, so reasonably close by but even i can't shout that loud :lol: :lol: :...
by mikeyb
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Brain haemorrhages
Replies: 129
Views: 33921

Re: Brain haemorrhages

Very (very) random question- you didn’t happen to be in an Exeter hotel this morning, did you? I overheard a conversation during breakfast recounting a very similar story.

Best of luck with the recovery.
by mikeyb
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Harry’s Garage
Replies: 2629
Views: 320912

Re: Harry’s Garage

Totally agree with everything you’ve said Matty. For my next purchase, I’d love an R8, Lotus Elise S2 with K20 (inspired partially by Duncs and his S1) or an Evora. Ricky’s buying guide videos highlighted potential pitfalls and ones to avoid, particularly in respect of the early ones. Harry’s enthu...
by mikeyb
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Harry’s Garage
Replies: 2629
Views: 320912

Re: Harry’s Garage

This ones interesting as I've been keeping an eye on the R8 market for a bit. I get the impression that finding a good one could be tricky - especially after hanging around the R8 Facebook groups for a while...some of them look ropey as fuck, and it seems (as per the buying guide by RE Performance)...
by mikeyb
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Book review thread
Replies: 187
Views: 27576

Re: Book review thread

Anyone got any recommendations for compelling non-fiction/autobiography reads? Finding a massive lull in reading as my attention span hits rock bottom 😒 I've just read Concorde, by Mike Bannister. It details his early flying career as well as interesting facts about Concorde, and his take on the ca...
by mikeyb
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Magnifier glasses
Replies: 7
Views: 458

Re: Magnifier glasses

If they're good, I'll let my dental clients know. They normally spend 100x that amount on loupes :o
by mikeyb
Tue May 23, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Scottish Day Trip
Replies: 21
Views: 1104

Re: Scottish Day Trip

Count me in as a ‘maybe’ Mike. June is pretty busy and I’m only free a couple of weekends.
by mikeyb
Mon May 01, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Coaster/YK
Replies: 153
Views: 21328

Re: Coaster/YK

Awful news. Really rather cut up about that. :cry: YK loved a good run up in the Highlands and was always keen to meet up. Thoroughly nice bloke and an absolute CG - it was a stretch to buy his GT3, and he then used it as it was designed to be used. No investment pampering for YK. I have more than ...
by mikeyb
Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Points on Licence
Replies: 18
Views: 1136

Re: Points on Licence

Have you not declared the points in previous years? If you did, can you access your old insurance documents? They would show a breakdown of offences and dates.
by mikeyb
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Most powerful car you've driven
Replies: 34
Views: 1654

Re: Most powerful car you've driven

Paul's (I think you know him Mik) Gen-F VXR8. Out of the box they're 550ish BHP. He'd been to Walkinshaw for a cam, pulley and remap (amongst other supportings mods) and it was in the 700s. I think close to 800bhp but I can't remember the exact figure. I was hugely intimidated by the output figure, ...
by mikeyb
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Tax return time
Replies: 57
Views: 3147

Re: Tax return time

Noob question, do I need to bother to do a self assessment if I receive a very small dividend payout (40 whole pounds!) on top of my normal PAYE ( This suggests it's tax free, but I dunno if that means I don't still have to fill something in)? :? Technically you need to Duncs, but I wouldn't bother...
by mikeyb
Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Tax return time
Replies: 57
Views: 3147

Re: Tax return time

Noob question, do I need to bother to do a self assessment if I receive a very small dividend payout (40 whole pounds!) on top of my normal PAYE ( This suggests it's tax free, but I dunno if that means I don't still have to fill something in)? :? Technically you need to Duncs, but I wouldn't bother...
by mikeyb
Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tow Car?
Replies: 50
Views: 2083

Re: Tow Car?

Mrs wants a tow car for a Horse Trailer (Horse Boxes are stupid money and we can borrow a trailer, hence cheaper to get a tow car). Budget is £5k and must be cheap to run (no X5 V8's), small (Yeti, Kuga etc) and tow up to 2 tonnes. Both the I3 and Tesla can't really tow and don't want to change the...