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The Rx8 doesn't have a lot of torque and you really have to hammer it to get it to go - same as the S2000.
I guess Mr Shelby was right when he said there's no replacement for cubic inches...

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I have EBC RedStuff Carbon Ceramic ones on all my cars and think they are pretty good.

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Apparently the average daily drive is under 35 miles - so you should be able to make that even in a Tesla...

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550bhp, 750NM... http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/8785288.jpg http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/3513695.jpg http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/1739526.jpg Do wonder why they've done another v12 engine, seeing as they just launched a V8 in the X5-M and X6-M with fairly similar fi...

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here's another one of his 'creations': http://www.mcpracing.com/hulk.htm I think he was inspired by a certain movie... http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200812/ebay-find-mitsubishi_460x0w.jpg :D Is "Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles Open a Garage" a good movie? I was thinking of going to ...

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THE BMW Z3 WAS USED AS 007 JAMES BOND'S CAR IN GOLDENEYE!

FEEL AND DRIVE LIKE JAMES BOND!

If I remember correctly, Mr Bond must attract quite a high insurance premium as his driving often results in a vehicle being a write-off.

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PhoenixCoupe wrote: I see they avoided calling them the MX5 and MX6

Robert T wrote: Just realised that is an anagram of a much smaller car - not good if you're a bit lexdysic like me or if you've had one or two bevvies - you might not get quite what you think.
Cheers R.

Both of them are...

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The new 1 series, out next year is reported to have an M version - although, it won't be called the M1 for obvious reasons.

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I assume that the engine is a variant of the engine already used in the X6 and 7 series?

I see they avoided calling them the MX5 and MX6

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The real test would be to get someone to put it in at some point without your knowledge to see if it made a noticeable difference, then you wouldn't have the placebo effect....

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Justin Time wrote: Each to his own and all that, thank god it isn't mine!

But it could be for only £15000!

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I think that's a typo - £15,000 should read £150.00.
It's a show car to show how you can ruin a decent looking car by buying random bits of glassfiber and gluing them on. I wish the seller the best of luck

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I know the steering was sticky, but, isn't that a bit extreme?
You're always welcome to be wingman in the Z on runs - or you could buy OGII!

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You can say that again mate!

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Can't say about the Z3, but, on every other BMW I've had, they came on with the heated rear screen. I'd say if they're on all the time, there's something wrong there.

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But it's just too odd seeing 'L' plates on a Z, and 'R's won't be much different.

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Another great day for the Irish Zedders. Great to see you all again, and have a diversion from everything that's been going on recently. Many thanks to Justin and Tet for organising the day and a great run. And how odd was it to be driving behind my own car for a portion of the run.... :shock: I'm s...

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Not a problem, about 1015?

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I'm in.

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I'd rate Dell and Apple among the top manufacturers for quality and service.

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FIAT make brilliant small cars, so, I can see their reasoning.

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I've eaten in Francos, and it's good.

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Personally, I'd not have the Alpina badges on non-Alpina wheels.

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I'll have to confirm closer to the date...

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I had 18's on my 118d SE. Speedo calibration depends on what tyres you get.

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siwilson wrote: I had my son do the pumping while I fiddled with the nipples.

Shall we call social services now?

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MY EYES, MY EYES!!!!
That is just about the most hideous looking thing I've ever seen. The work does look to be fairly decent though.
What awards is it winning? Most tasteless car? Most prominent use of a trademark without permission?

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Mine are Devolo - like these:
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/Sh ... uctID=6021

Only I paid more than twice as much when I got them...

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Columbo may appear a bumbling idiot, but, he fools them into a false sense of security, and then foils them with his "one last question". Works every time. Even in real life....

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Well, as I've told you before Justin my favorite character is:

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Indeed you can. There are 3 variants: 14Mbps - very cheap these days, fine for sharing internet / printers 85Mbps - I have no experience of these personally 200Mbps - I use these to stream HD media from my media center to 2 extenders. Both can run at the same time through a switch. One thing that su...

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Ok, so we're falsely accusing you. Sorry.
Can you clear up 2 things for me?
1) did you have this working in your car?
2) if so, why is it for sale?

Edit: Make that 3...
3) how come if it sold in February to Cinderella on eBay, is it up for sale again?

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That should be the same ring. Some people have problems with them due to poor quality wiring (and others because they are idiots and unable to set them up - which involves pressing a button on each one, unless you want to change settings which you don't need to do most of the time), I've had no issu...

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I'd be surprised if the range extender works through thick stone and concrete walls...

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Maybe Cinderella is his good lady?
Although, I'd hate to think she has to pay him for giving her a pearl necklace of any sort....

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Bingo...
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9400

t20lau admits he is also kinglauy2k...

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Makes you wonder does he not realise people use all the BMW forums, not just one...

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Looks like it's made a special guest appearance again on another forum: http://www.zed-cars.eu/discussion/Topic34505-37-1.aspx Check out the cunning change of name... t20lau - kinglauy2k Or maybe it's just a co-incidence? Edit: And is this some shill bidding on eBay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISA...

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I was comparing any sporty car in comparison to a saloon. The sporty car will always feel quicker, whether it actually is or not.
Noise and lower seating position make things seem faster.

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Plus it's worth noting that 'feeling quicker' isn't always the best measure. A lower, less cosseting car will always feel quicker than a big saloon. When I had my 750, I had a friend in it one day that didn't think it was that quick until I outdragged a brand new E46 330i from the lights - all with...

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BMW's figures are normally 0-62, which will have a 0.1+ difference to 60. Plus it's worth noting that 'feeling quicker' isn't always the best measure. A lower, less cosseting car will always feel quicker than a big saloon. When I had my 750, I had a friend in it one day that didn't think it was that...

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MarkR wrote:Bottom of the four tyres (Hopefully)

ROFL

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I'd agree with the other's diagnosis. An indy should be able to diagnose the problem - if it's a coil pack, it should be easy enough to replace. You could get one and try swapping it in to each position yourself - they are held on with 4 bolts and a single connector. (once you get to them by removin...

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Out of interest, do Z8's have a WBA or WBS VIN?

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Or you could buy the HomePlug units, and have no drilling, no cables outside, and so on...

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Smaller wheel would make it worse surely?
As mentioned, your speedo should only read 0 or 160mph anyways...

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Thing is 14MBPS is the max, the wiring in an old house plus the long distance could reduce throughput to 50% or less according to the blokes at work. Even on '50mbps' internet (which is the fastest domestic internet connection available in the UK), you'd be lucky to get much more than 10mbps when c...

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I had the 14mbps ones at the start, and they're fine for internet sharing - and pretty cheap to get.
I have the 200mbps ones now, and they do offer much improved throughput - although, last I looked, they were still a lot more expensive.

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If it's on the same ring mains connection (ie, same fuse box), I'd go for HomePlug adaptors. Even the most basic ones will suffice for internet connections.

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