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by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT Flywheels
Replies: 32
Views: 14686

can't wait to see an MS B18FT, there just isn't the option to (easily) tune the standard ecu. keep us installed on how much of a pain it is to install ;)
by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Spam in pms
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

yep my bad on posting before i read all the 'new's' may as well bash this mini thread on the head! :D
by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: VW concept
Replies: 11
Views: 2595

:rofl: but i'm pretty sure those Germans pride themselves on the ability to make very reliable cars (if somewhat dull) that are well thought out and well engineered. i was once told that any new vw engine prototype must withstand weeks on the rev limiter on an engine dyno before it is approved for c...
by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: PM Spam
Replies: 32
Views: 6632

yep got some also
by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: VW concept
Replies: 11
Views: 2595

looks good, for what seems to be the way car design is going (podgey everything) it does very well, and appeals to me more than a c30. but then again, 19's on a standard car, why? i guess its because everything has to appear meaner, and 'better' designed than its predecessor that it sits next to on ...
by owen080808
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:16 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Spam in pms
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

Spam in pms

edit: opps already covered in wastegate, consider me a spam vicim also!
by owen080808
Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT Flywheels
Replies: 32
Views: 14686

cooooolness :D
by owen080808
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Millers Gear oil: Fully Synthetic or High Synthetic?
Replies: 46
Views: 19263

it like asking what grade oil should I use for a service, it’s a technical question. he didn't ask, there are two types, of which he is well aware so its a discussion of which is better? back on topic i fancy trying this too, as i think i may have a gear oil leak, its a shame the price is so...
by owen080808
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Seriously tempted!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3800

v8 tho -> get some shares in BP! :shock:

it is lacking in one department, forced induction (isn't that most of the point of a supra?) i bet it would still be a hoot tho, and gets my vote due to super cool 80's style! :D
by owen080808
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black ES - K reg - Glasgow
Replies: 12
Views: 2609

this has got to be a fairly good count for glasgow, well into double figures, i wonder if anywhere other than london could match it?

also spied a certain mr2 today D***FUV? looking very clean ;)
by owen080808
Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black ES - K reg - Glasgow
Replies: 12
Views: 2609

i wonder who that belongs to ;) is it the one which has still to be washed since the lakes with a dribble from the aux water pump? 480 is somewhat unloved at the moment! :lol: I also have ANOTHER 'spotted' from glasgow, walking into town along duke street into town last night a lovely K400 *** 2 ton...
by owen080808
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:26 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black ES - K reg - Glasgow
Replies: 12
Views: 2609

cool!

got a toot returned by a white (celeb?) N reg 480 heading towards loch lomond on the A82 today, who was it!?
by owen080808
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Making a kit-car track car
Replies: 12
Views: 3381

depends how far you want to go, this is pretty awesome, plus has boost!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2509637

from this thread: http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/inde ... c=74344.50
by owen080808
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Getting 480 Serviced at Volvo dealer, good idea or not??
Replies: 20
Views: 5688

who needs airbags when you can have a momo wheel? 8)

+1 on servicing yourself tho, gets my vote every time.
by owen080808
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Volvo vs Modus
Replies: 21
Views: 4125

also, was it 40mph per car? like 80mph combined speed? isn't that way higher than 'normal' crash testing?
by owen080808
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Whats the average oil/engine temp?
Replies: 10
Views: 2588

yep, same here, i've seen 106 for oil on a flat out full boost motorway blast, and sitting in traffic coolant can get to 92-95 but always goes down once the air gets flowing again.
by owen080808
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Fast lady-bug
Replies: 6
Views: 1540

how amusing! must have taken a while, but cool :D
by owen080808
Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black ES - K reg - Glasgow
Replies: 12
Views: 2609

i also keep seeing a red es on napiershall street but i think its owned by an older chap. there's a grey es lives(d) in dennistoun too, i might have to flyering for the first time soon!
by owen080808
Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Ariel switch
Replies: 8
Views: 5345

cool mod, pretty tempted to do this also :)
by owen080808
Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Motivational humour
Replies: 13
Views: 4537

ha ha good work guys made me chuckle, i'm sure there's more out there...