Seb

Ah, OK, I getcha!

Really? Back of the PS3 case says 1080p... *confused*

I've never, ever managed to get a GPS lock using the in built receiver.

Good stuff! Glad to see you got her repaired OK

I've got both, so clearly I couldn't decide!

Where's the poll option to have both?

How the Americans do it: And how we do it...

I actually think that's pretty horrific and quite sad the way he came out of it all an emotional wreck and has ended up unemployed and with no money now.

Unfortunately, If I say M3 then I'm sure to be lynched! The IS-F isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it just failed to fire me up. Fast though, the gearbox is excellent and it sounds good once the second intake valve opens up but I was just expecting more.

Drove the IS-F and have to say I was a bit disappointed.

Correct, though from what I recall from my time spent with my Aristo and from what I read, you need to flip the switch to PWR prior to starting the engine in order to engage the shocks and even then they only activate over 70mph.

Very nice but watch out for the dreaded swirl flap problem - hopefully you should be OK as yours has so few miles, but still, this is worth a read: http://www.bmwland.co.uk/talker/viewtopic.php?t=53451&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Got this press release today, thought I'd stick it on here as it sounded like something that might be useful. Seb. "Turbocharger Speed Sensors - already an important part used in today’s commercial vehicles - are now available for use in passenger cars. Turbocharger specialists, Turbo Dynamics (TD) have added the new speed sensors to their vast range of turbocharger and performance products to enable everyday drivers and commuters to get the most out of their car turbos. A step forward for the industry, the speed sensors will allow people to monitor the inner workings of their turbos, even when driving or the car bonnet is closed. TD also introduce the speed sensors at an ideal time; with EGR rates and rising power densities in modern cars, turbos are being pushed closer to their limits. However, by introducing the speed sensors to these vehicles, maximum power can be achieved without consequential reductions to the turbos’ reliability. The nifty sensors, which can be used with any turbocharger, work by monitoring the turbo’s shaft speed either through a data logger or a speed sensor gauge. The information gained detailing the turbo compressor wheel’s speed, then enables drivers to get both maximum performance and a longer life from their turbos. Further data can be extracted with the speed sensors by comparing the boost levels and shaft speed on a compressor flow map, from which ideal operating conditions can be determined. By then running turbos under these conditions, peak power can be reached over a larger operating range resulting in better power and response for drivers. By studying the data it is also easy to closely estimate the car engine’s flow behaviour, for which a Flow Bench would normally be required. This invaluable information then enables drivers to determine if their turbos are reaching their maximum performance or if they’re over-speeding, which could be potentially damaging to the components involved. The outcome also means that drivers can validate whether or not they have fitted the correct turbos to their cars for their needs. TD supply two Speed Sensor Kits for use on all turbocharged vehicles: the ‘Speed Sensor Pro Kit’, which includes speed sensor, wiring harness and installation instructions, and the ‘Speed Sensor Street Kit’, which also includes a turbo speed gauge. Both of the kits’ speed sensors are compatible with data loggers to enhance engine tuning capability and can be used in conjunction with aftermarket ECUs to limit compressor speeds. The informative installation instructions contain detailed technical drawings of the exact machining specifications for Garrett turbochargers, as well as guidelines for other compressor housing types and the wiring, also included, allows for easy installation of the sensors. Dorset based innovators, TD recommend the use of the Street Kit’s turbo speed gauge, which boasts a useful maximum speed recall function with the ability to retain the highest wheel speed for five minutes, thus allowing for easier mapping. A practical and immensely useful gadget, the gauge has the appearance of a speedometer and can be fitted to the dashboard at the driver’s preferred position. TD Managing Director, Peter Marsh said of the new Speed Sensors, “They will enable more accurate mapping and tuning of turbocharged engines, which is fantastic news for all concerned. It means better power output, less lag, better fuel economy and in a time where Global Warming is of upmost concern, this couldn’t be better news.” TD’s Speed Sensor Pro Kit (PN: 781328-0002) is currently available at an introductory price of £260.00 + VAT and the Speed Sensor Street Kit with speed gauge (PN: 781328-0001) is available for just £300.00 + VAT."

Little bit more than I wanted to spend!

Luckily no, the drive was empty at the time. Thank God! Any advice about which drive to go for? There are so many to choose from, or are they all as good as each other?

Thanks for the advice guys - just gave it a massive whack and now it won't open so I guess it's time for an upgrade!

Opened it up as I was having some burning issues, started fiddling on screen, swung round on my chair to get something and knocked the try with my leg. It kind of jumped out a bit so I pushed it back in and now it won't close Looks like something's out of alignment as when I try pushing it closed by the DVD spindle looks like it's rising too early and hitting part of the tray. Any advice (apart from buy a new drive)? It's a Dell but I doubt there's any point calling them for help.

Conversely I love watches, but neither of those do anything for me.

Might not be a 998, depends on whether or not there has already been some project assigned with that number. The Cayenne, for example, doesn't have a 99X number.

Well, the original 911 came out in 1963, so pretty close. But your theory wouldn't work with the 997, which was launched in 2004 How the numbering actually works is that every Porsche project, be it racing car or stillborn concept, is assigned a number, which is why you'll have a jump from 964 to 993 and why the Boxster has a lower number, 986 and 987 than 911s which were launched earlier, as it was in development for longer.

The 964 came out in 1989. 1993 was out in '93 while 996 was out in '97.

They won evo's tyre test last year and seeing as they are essential the next stage in evolution of the F1, I would suggest that they will be pretty damn good.

I think that's actually real - it was in the Metro as well and on the Yahoo Singapore news site on 28 March.

Got N95 8gb, love it, no problems so far (touch wood), wouldn't have anything else at the moment.

NES, SNES, Megadrive II, 32X, Gameboy, N64, UK Sega Saturn, Jap Sega Saturn, Jap Victor Saturn, PlayStation, PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Dreamcast, Gamecube, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, Wii. Still got 12 of them!