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Point to Mr G If I could, you know I would. Wales has always been my favourite event.

Yes and cancelled it...... Can't make it as you know my good friend. Gutted that's for sure!

Oh Graham, I've got a little secret to tell you............ Not just yet though........

Okay I'm prepping myself to undertake some fiberglass work/filling of my central dash and lower gear surround to accommodate a custom mod. I've seen a number of videos on Tube of You which 9 times out of ten they flash past the products used or don't really provide a starting point for kits or materials needed. So....... As this is dashboard work I'll be doing a bit of reconstruction, which will entail moving the AC controls down a bit. I'll also be widening the stereo location. What's your tips for materials, suggestions for doing this sort of thing, and where to get this stuff. Thanks in advance

Wow didn't realise you were sooooooo young...... bless...... Happy Birthday James

Bump for the gear surround!!

North Wales

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Maybe this will convince you for a Blitz. Brilliant spoiler, subtle but noticeable. Doesn't scream I need downforce god damn

I've done 2 trips round Europe, both consisting of around 2,500 miles each trip. I've done 22,000 miles in the last 10 months with the Zed. Nurburgring twice That's about it. I've done just under 70,000 miles in 5 years during my ownership, and I don't hang around

Cuts sandwiches? Just use a knife bro

Good find but wouldn't work I'm afraid. It doesn't have the Sat Nav visor helps with shading the screen. It wouldn't also allow for the gear surround to align with the upper dash. Cheers though

Yes the best Argentinian steak I've ever eaten!!!!!! (Good call!)

They should have called in a film company to fit a hydraulic ram, they flip everything in the films (even explode ) Interesting though......

broke, that sounds fun. Built like a tank, catches on fire, and runs out of power. I'm sure there's a positive somewhere. Inspiration for the future though, and 0-60 in 4.2 it's competitive!!

I tried the PS3 with learning the track, but once you sit in the car it all disappears out your head. It's totally unlike the game, okay the direction is the same, and that's about it. The elevation, camber, changes in track, occupied by other traffic, it becomes a whole new challenge. Also when you crash on the consoles, it's as easy as "Press restart" so you push all that harder in the game.

Just seen one of these on the road, not something I'd jump out and buy as it doesn't fit my needs. But if I had a family and wanted something different, this really does look quite smart. Specs: CYLINDERS - DISPLACEMENT - POWER 310 KW @ 5000-8600 RPM 421 HP @ 5000-8600 RPM 416 BHP @ 5000-8600 RPM TORQUE 443 lb-ft @ 0-5100 RPM 601 Nm @ 0-5100 RPM FUEL SYSTEM - FUEL Electric PERFORMANCE TOP SPEED 130 mph OR 209 km/h ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH) 4.3 s FUEL CONSUMPTION CITY 87 mpg US OR 2.7 L/100Km HIGHWAY 90 mpg US OR 2.6 L/100Km COMBINED 89 mpg US OR 2.6 L/100Km TRANSMISSION DRIVE TYPE Rear Wheel Drive GEARBOX - BRAKES FRONT Ventilated Discs 355 mm x 32 mm REAR Ventilated Discs 365 mm x 28 mm TIRES TIRE SIZE - DIMENSIONS LENGTH 195.9 in OR 4976 mm WIDTH 77.3 in OR 1963 mm HEIGHT 56.5 in OR 1435 mm FRONT/REAR TRACK 2.6/2.6 in OR 66/66 mm WHEELBASE 116.5 in OR 2959 mm GROUND CLEARANCE 6 in OR 152 mm CARGO VOLUME 26.3 cuFT OR 745 L CD 0.24 WEIGHT UNLADEN WEIGHT 4647 lbs OR 2108 kg GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT - NOTICE Electric Range: 265 mi (426 km) (EPA) 300 mi (480 km) (Tesla Motors) 310 mi (500 km) (NEDC)

The Ring is not exactly the best place to go as a track day virgin. Do a few here first I would suggest you use their Suzuki's Swifts, great fun and your covered by their insurance. My first time on a track was at the ring...... but a steady 13 minutes was a nice leisurely get used to things. Managed to get it down to 10m 20s but still after 4 laps it's a minefield of learning. Whiltongee, don't worry about beating your mates, that's how accidents happen. Don't forget it's a "public" highway / "toll" road in Germany. Any accidents that occur can not only affect you, but other drivers. You'll not be insured and with serious accidents the police are called to assist. I'd throw the towel in now at "I'm want to be faster than my mates". Go out there, enjoy the track, avoid the idiots trying to race their mates and get back safely to all talk about how amazing the Ring is. Don't forget it's a tourist track, so you will more than likely be held up by other traffic. Seriously go for the crack and enjoy, learn from it, improve the car thereafter. My huge recommendation for the ring is higher grade brake fluid and pads. I cooked my oem fluid half way round the track. Also don't use Falken tyres on the ring, the side walls heat up, become supple and so your traction will suffer. That's my other tip for the day. Good luck

I think I weighed it in at 66kg Carbon Fibre Boot No spare wheel Tonnau Divider removed Some plastics which were unnecessary Saving weight with de-cats v oem cats I saved 1kg on lighter wheel nuts believe it or not Aftermarket strut used instead of oem There were other items of smaller value but the representative of swapping oem for aftermarket saved me 66kg Characteristics of handling were noticeable, as the rear is lighter it became easier to light up the rear wheels. In answer to question 2, unless you've "race spec'd" your car and hoping to shave 10 seconds off your lap times then leaving the spare wheel at home is a little pointless. (And judging by your ebay links you're not race ready) If you've never been to the ring you're very unlikely to be setting world record times. Just enjoy the ring and be safe. That's my best tip for the day.

I don't think the pre-facelift had a satnav option? I could be wrong. For sure the gear surround will need to be facelift. I've received a mail from a kind member who's got the top section, just sorting out the finer details.

Pre facelift I'm sure matey but good thinking.

Thinking about it I'll also need the gear surround as well. No need to be in good condition as its going to be butchered and carbon skinned.

I need the central section that houses the stereo, satnav and 3 dials. Don't need any of the hardware just the dash section. Its worth a shot! Thanks

lovely pics Vlad, and such a shame you've had to suffer so much with the SC. Blame the Romanian, I would It can be very difficult dealing with the Americans. I was rather fearful of actually receiving a V8 and loosing a LOT of money. But all came good so far. Who's to say I have an engine shell but no internal parts..... Your resilience to issues is the sign of a true petrol head.