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I have nothing to add to this thread (although that doesn't usually stop me...). I'm just here for this topical reference. I literally have nothing else to add.

Agreed.

A lot of time, patience and elbow grease, highest cut polish you can find and fine wire wool (or if it's really caked on, wetsanding is the way to go), before even thinking of foam. Once it's done, it's more a case of keeping on top of it after that. The issue is that it'll need cleaning after literally every drive (or polishing every couple of trips). Personally I wouldn't bother with the inside, especially if it's pretty caked on, but if you've got the time and the inclination then dedicate a few weekends to it becuase it could take days of work to get through first time if the exhaust has been used for a couple of years or more.

I also think it grates more becuase that "entertainment" value was only considered for the championship finish, it wasn't extended further down pack to the likes of Sainz (and beyond). It wasn't a decisive move by Race Control, it' was a half-arsed, knee-jerk reaction that they're now having to defend retrospectively - and without a leg to stand on, they've had to resport to "because we say so", which is even more unsatisfactory for all sides. FTFY. But that pretty much sums up the whole season; objectively it's been the most entertaining season in years (or decades), but no one's ever going to defend Max's win-at-all-costs approach (or Red Bull's contest everything because we can, or Mercedes counter-contest everything because they started it) as sportsmanship!

The inside will get coked up quite quickly, a number of exhausts actually rely on that for anything from sound to mild performance differences. The outside will get as dirty as any other part under the car - nothing's going to keep it clean for very long, especially in winter. Your best bet is to seal it with a wheel sealant and keep on top of it during washes but - basically treat it as you would polished wheels.

Sadly, we may have to accept that it's no longer a sport, but rather sport-based entertainment now. (Who knew things could get worse after Bernie?! )

The FIA has lacked any real form of leadership all season. The current bunch simply can't make quick, decisive consclusions and stick with it - and it's only got worse as the season has gone on too. Charlie Whiting is sorely missed, Michael Massi simply can't perform the role and needs to move on. There's simply no authority in that stewards room at all.

Polishing the headlights will remove any oxidation reasonably easily. The issue is protecting them again afterwards - anything shy of clear coating them (with all the associated proper prep, etc) will mean you're likely to be polishing them at least annually (or monthly, depending on what you protect them with). The alternative is to polish them and them wrap them UV resistant clear wrap, however longevity is again determined by what you use and how well it's applied.

Down here, every possibly entryway into the Congestion Charge zone or LEZ/ULEZ are monitored by ANPR cameras - every single road. I now live (150 yards) inside of the newly extended ULEZ and there are not-so-shiny-new cameras up at the end of the road whcih went up long before the signage did!

I'm not affected, but I've just checked my 350Z and that's exempt. Are you sure yours isn't?

Nope, not opinion. That's fact. I have nothing to add to this thread.

The Japanese market will stick bodykits on anything and everything, new or old. Outside of Japan it's being aimed squarely at US 'import-tolerant' yoofs. There's very little chance of ever seeing a stock one anyway.

The issue, of course, is that you're then left with something on the paint which is going to interfere - sometimes dramatically, in the case of coatings - with your LSP. I wholeheartedly agree with using the right cloths (always clean and damp) for the job, and his tips on that are absolutely spot on, but for removing polish you don't really want to be adding another product before your LSP, so you're always better off using a panel wipe/IPA to remove polish. Although, to be quite honest, if you're having difficulty removing polish that you need apply any pressure, either you're using crap product or (more likely) you're using way too much of it.

Lies. And it's not even close.

Don’t believe the narrative. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/09/418611/time-restricted-eating-doesnt-work-weight-loss

I think we all know the answer to this. However, he’s merely arguing semantics for the sake of it. I do agree that the car was in the care of the garage when it was re-stolen (his point). Which is entirely irrelevant to the OP for all of the reasons you’ve already stated. More than once. But mostly because from his perspective the car was in the care of the insurance company regardless of what they did with it. As you’ve said. More than once.

Expectation: Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Realisation: Tracey Emin's Over and Out.

I also thought UK Z’s had an 80 litre tank actually. Either way, the gauge is more of an estimate than an actual reading due to the way it works, shape of the tank and movement of the contents. It’s mostly related to the shape of the tank more than anything, unless it’s a cube (which most aren’t) on a flat plane (which depends on where the car is), it’s going to give a false reading one way or another. You also need to account for over a decade’s worth of gunk that’ll be sitting in your tank, effectively reducing the volume of fuel it can hold too (albeit not by that much!).

@ZMANALEX is worth a try. Nuts, beaten to it by the man himself by mere seconds.

I’m scared, Dan. I’m scared that Col has lost the plot and will end up in a ‘Teg with too many digits in the price tag…

For eyelids, only one thing looks any good - fortunately it's really cheap; clicky.

He's maintained that engine for 20 years. That old motor has had 17 new bottom end rebuilds and 14 top end rebuilds in it's time...

Okay.

Just? JUST?? Daniel, it has TWO badges as well!