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Yeah, changing the lot is the way to go if you have a budget for it. BM - You need cables for CarPlay? Isn't it the chance to get away from the awful cables and AppRadio interface?

Thanks Chet, I'll never leave it in gear at the lights with my foot on the clutch again. I'll just pop it in neutral and leave my foot on the brake pedal. Oh, heck, look at those neat outlines of two brake pads on my front discs If only they made a special brake for holding you at a stand still. We're just stuck with this useless e-brake, you know, for emergencies. Like when.. You're on the freeway. You're doing 65. It's raining. Your name is Chet. You're eating jerky. Some butthead up front changes lane without looking. OMFG you're going to collide. Do something quickly. Do something decisive. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. Stay cool Chet. THINK. What in my car has EMERGENCY in the name? Emergency ashtray? No. Emergency sun visor? No. Emergency underpants? YES! But they're in the trunk, no time for that. Emergency errr... brake! Yeah, that's it, the e-brake. E is for EMERGENCY. Pull the e-brake. EMERGENCY OVER

Get something that plays well with your phone, be it apple, android, Windows, whatevs. There's literally nothing more frustrating than having to tit about connecting via Bluetooth, or cables, two foreign devices which don't like to play with one another. For me, I want to be able to climb in and not touch a thing and the music to stream straight off my phone and also read out my navigation. Also if you get one with a USB port, make sure it's accessible. Mine's round the back, which is a royal PITA for firmware updates Last but not least, plan ahead for the fact that the stock Bose amp works at some freakish voltage so it doesn't neccesarily play well (extreme low volume) with aftermarket units. If I was buying one today, I'd be going full car play and integrated sat nav - nice and clean, no cables or need to stick your phone or sat nav to the dash or windscreen.

[quote name='g60luke' timestamp='1455379979' post='1586150'] [quote name='SuperStu' timestamp='1455379530' post='1586144'] Love the Black Editions, both colours. Gorgeous Zed Engine bay plastics could do with a wipe [/quote] Will wiping the plastics make it faster? Just off to do it... haha [/quote] Yeah, of course. Weight saved is the best way to go faster

Love the Black Editions, both colours. Gorgeous Zed Engine bay plastics could do with a wipe

Never post photos in the rain, my phone gets wet

I think this stuff is great, I used to just spray it on wet paint before towel drying, for extra lube and a quick layer of gloss. I can't imagine anyone not liking it, except Matt, but he's mad

Bin the leather conditioner mate, it's doing more harm than good on your seats. It's not doing anything on my seats, it's only been sprayed once, 18 months ago One fewer stage to worry about now

That is gorgeous! Just checking my bank balance... GLWTS

Crikey! There's a '70 roadster on autotrader for only 1k more

Most of the product variety I've experienced has been from Waxybox samples, which never featured any AG stuff. I have used their two leather products, for cleaning and conditioning seats, seemed decent to me; but I've not had cause to try any others yet as the tubs are huge and I CBA to do the seats that often Used the degreaser around the engine bay a bit, not sure it was any better than APC and I have other APCs that smell better!

Well I wondered that but didn't know if you could do it yourself You can get a variety of things for DIY or, if you've got the spare cash, get a pro-detailer on the job. I've never used a pro (ooo err) but there's traders on here who I'm sure could take it on or advise. I'd be tempted to have crack myself with something from Gtechniq, they're not the easiest to work with and require some cleaning and prep but should give you some protection from UV and maybe even a small stone chip or too. Things like: http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/c1-crystal-lacquer http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/c2-liquid-crystal I've only ever used their products on glass and my yet to be fitted polished plenum. I'm assuming your bonnet has a clearcoat on it, so don't see why it's not just the same as paint. With the current enthusiasm for these crystal/glass/ceramic sealants there's plenty of options. Don't take my word for it though, I'm still learning. Have a search or post up a thread in the detailing section and you'll get some advice from the more experienced members.

Perhaps some sort of UV sealant on top, after you put in that shift refurbing it?

I've seen a couple of posts about interference on the wireless ones, so worth checking they are hardened to it if you do.

Another fun read lads It's not as easy as I initially thought it would be, there's a lot of decent stock stuff for that money (especially if you suspend servicing & maintenance costs).

I bet it weeps little oily tears as it sits there each day doing nothing

Just don't LOOK DIRECTLY AT IT'S EYES :scare:

along! We need more supers around here

Mad Cow Mango Sauce is decent for indoors http://www.madcowuk.com/product/mango-sauce Tend to go more aggressive outdoors like Gtechniq C4 Isn't the wing mirror triangle metal?

200% every drive, even from stone cold just going to the shops

What you talking about? Eddie is so captivating to watch and his exciting attire is in no way a substitute for a lack of personality or desperation to be centre of attention. Better EJ than DC mind!

Not sure why not, but this does http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602100909452?atmobcid=soc3 GLWTS

Love a red Zed! Nice work so far bud

Relentless perfectionism, as usual Looking forward to a year of more frequent updates

Not seen one in the flesh but if I was buying something brand new, I'd find it hard to get anywhere near as excited about anything else fo similar cash. Speed, road handling, dynamics - couldn't care less I'd go at least 10 miles out of the way on every trip just for fun.