Mike_Mac

Yup - I'm keeping an eye on these threads for sure!! Mine had the head stripped and rebuilt. The only work on the bottom-end was the replacement of a failed Crankshaft Pulley Damper, which I think most people agreed wasn't a likely cause. AFAIK the bottom-end is untouched bar that work, the car has had 2-300 miles on it before I went abroad and seems fine

I'll take them, PM sent.

If you feel behind the H/L you will find a 'screw-cap' behind the sidelight location. Undo it and pull it out. You will find the sidelight bulb on the end of a long extension fitted to this screwcap. The extension allows the bulb to fit into the H/L so far forward. Absolutely no need to take the H/L out, even if you've got hands like a Gorilla.

http://www.tmengineering.net/suspension/r2racing/index.html

Just to butt in with a bit of history on this particular car that Chris is talking about which might be relevant (it's mine by the way ). 4 months ago it had a crankshaft pulley damper fitted. This was after the old one had separated into two pieces (I found the outer ring of the damper lying on the undertray by chance when I was tracking down a rattle in the Cat heat-shield). The belt was running on what was left of the damper and there was no indication when driving that anything was wrong. I don't have any technical knowledge of this subject, other than what's in this thread, but is it possible that the disturbance of the outer ring falling off and the belt then pulling what's left of the damper has disturbed either the seal or the retaining spring because of uncancelled vibration in the shaft? Probably irrelevent, but it just gives a bit more background that might be useful.

Stock Silver Bumper available, PM sent.

PM on the way!

Condition unimportant. I just need the basic headlight shells, so I can pick it up from CW's and get it home while mine are away getting re-furbed. I need these by Monday if possible. Anyone?

You can get a 'one-use only' copy of Windows for far less than that. I got a copy for about £80 when I built my PC. I think it was from ebuyer.com

Thanks for the answer Nic IIRC the stock figure (from memory, but it was in that region) came from one of the technical articles produced by Toyota when the Supra came out. I'll probably be getting in touch with you around June time with reference to ordering a type 1 spoiler and also a full dash panel set. Is that going to be possible?

I think only the Royal Artillery would try to land troops off a boat with such a high freeboard - Just try doing a covert landing when you've got to drop 3 feet into the water, or try to get back on-board when you're waist deep!!!

In the current days of Jointery there are far easier targets than the Army... Step forward the RAF!! Now waiting for Chilly and Sheefa to wade in.

That's what happens when the Army try Amphibious Ops!! For your info that was 42 Regt Royal Artillery's Amphibious Trials Team near Umm Quasr a few years back. And for anyone trying to make a come-back against the Royal Marines I'll just let that video do my talking for me. ... Just kidding Army guys - we all love you really!!

Hi All, I am currently de-spoilered, and like the look. However I'm aware that the stock Spoiler adds around 80kg (ish?) at speed, which I don't like not having! I'm considering fitting an Ab-Flug Type 1 Spoiler, as it still keeps the car's lines similar to the de-spoilered look and, in my opinion, improves it too. The question is - What downforce would you get from the Ab-Flug compared to stock? Any thoughts?

I had the exact same rattle and it is the Cat heat-shield. As posted previously it only tended to do it when cold or reversing. All that was required was to fill the gap between the heat-shield and the pipe with heat-resistant hardening paste. Once this cured it stopped the rattle, which has been gone since then!

Hi mate, This link should answer all questions! http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

There's a few good issues here. The idea of spot checking for co-ordination and physical capability to drive is a really good point. I understand the point Pot makes about drink driving and it does make sense. The thing I'm thinking about is the average driver you see weaving around, indicating the wrong way and not checking before pulling out at junctions. I'll bet that if given a check while stone cold sober many would fail a basic test, the majority being elderly. End result - safer roads if they're stopped from driving when they become incapable

Hi, I am writing this from Basra City and have been in the Forces for 10 years, initially as an Other Rank and then later as an Officer. I've had operational experience in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq at all levels. If what I say offends you, then please remember that I am stating my opinion as per events and people I have know and seen. I do not claim to know it all about every situation and type of individual, but am trying to explain my point of view as fairly as possible. I think there are broadly two types of people: Firstly, there are people currently deployed to Operational Environments, such as Iraq, who never go outside the camp perimeter. Due to the Logistical effort required to maintain any fighting force that is Operationally Deployed these support elements form the majority of the personnel in theatre. They face Rocket or Mortar attacks, which are reasonably intense in several of the City areas, but sporadic in all the others. For the majority of forces, then, who are not out on the ground that is it. The actual danger from these attacks is (touch wood!) significantly reduced, due to the protective measures that are in place. Their main experience then is unpleasant working conditions, the requirement to hit the deck when the alarm goes off and seperation from loved ones. This is, however, still wearing to a person's psyche and repeated tours and separation add to these worries, especially with younger servicemen and women who may have new familes to support. The other type of person is one that has the same situation while on camp and then also gets out on the ground. Not just a Soldier, there are Medics, Engineers and many other supporting elements who deploy alongside and support the guys at the pointy end. They are at risk from IED attack, well-aimed shots and machine-gun fire from insurgents, RPG attack etc etc. They also will quite often see some pretty nasty stuff while out and about. I will not go into details. Both types of people has pressure on them in different ways and everyone handles pressure differently, which is why I've tried to explain the differing problems faced by each type. As has been discussed some people from both groups will return and go sick, or become noticed for psychological reasons. In my opinion these split into 2, very broad, types of case. The first type of case is the person who comes back, goes on Post-Operational Tour Leave and doesn't return. At the same time they go to a Doctor, claim depression, that they feel suicidal and they are promptly signed off for a few months to recover because the Doctor doesn't want to make a wrong call and wind up responsible for a suicide. That, to me, is an opportunistic scally playing the system for a free ride and I personally loathe people that pull that trick. I am NOT saying that people who go sick on POTL are chancers, just that I have seen several people pull a fast one that way. The second type is the peson who will do a job, see something, carry on and then later start having problems as the memories come back. Because the majority of these people are trying to maintain their professionalism they tend to bottle things up and end up with psychological issues, which need a great deal of specialist time and effort to overcome. Any member of the medical profession is in short supply in the Armed Forces just now, never mind specialists (Again I won't go into why that is - I'll let everyone draw their own conclusions!) Therefore it is difficult to support these people inside the Military. I don't know enough about the rest of the article to comment about the level of care given outside or inside, that is just my opinion on why it might be. I am certainly not claiming the Military is perfect and agree with Charlotte that we have a duty of care to Servicemen and Women suffering mental issues. My final comment is this; The scumbags that claim falsely that they are suffering from psychological issues can cause real problems for those who genuinely have them. This also deflects proper medical support from those who genuinely need it. Unfortunately, as we move further into the 'no responsibility for our own actions', 'where there's a blame there's a claim' and 'it's not my fault' culture, there are more and more people who think nothing of trying to rip the system off for an easy ride. It's just a pity that the minority of people in the Forces who have this attitude can cause genuinely ill people to be tarred with the same brush about what is a very difficuly subject to raise at the best of times. Sorry for the rant. Apologies if I have offended anyone and if I am out of line please come back at me with corrections.

I'm surprised no-one's posted this up already, but i'm sure some Yank Plod was quite happy to get this to drive around in. Pity about the standard Jap Alloys though.

In all fairness if some nugget opens their door on you without warning there's not much you can do. On the other hand there's no defence for the dozy bird in the Honda!

Definitely http://www.pepipoo.com. It is well worth paying to join and then searching the forums for a while before posting your details. I used them for advice to get a Notice of Intended Prosecution dropped, because the Camera Partnership had sent it too late. Even had a letter of apology With what you've said so far wrt working out who was driving, length of time etc, it sounds like you've got plenty of possibilites to check up on! Best one is making your work prove you were driving, as it's their responsibility. So long as you show reasonable diligence in trying to find out who it was you should be ok.

No I live out, but i'm trying to persuade my blokes to take up the new accomm. It is looking good. What were you on camp for?

The Silver one was me if it's de-spoilered. Don't know who the Black one belongs to though. Haven't found out where he works. Won't be in next week though as I leave for Iraq on Sunday. When did you see me?

REMEMBER KIDS: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT!!!!! Car thief? - Tough luck in that case! Definitely not a repeat offender.

RM (9 Years)