marzman

Cheers Zummerator - thats the site my work mates have just been on with me... and the financial habits question makes a lot of sense.

Im sorted now... my work buddies have shown me the way! 15months 0% on purchases & balance transfers... i didnt even know what that meant an hour ago! I'll be getting one when the website is up!!

Funny that, i've never had a credit card before and have been asking a few people at work about it - in preparation for the impending website! I've got no dosh in the bank but I want: Wheels (black with a lip) JWT Popcharger Front Mats Plenum Maybe a front lip/bumper depending on cost. Anyone have any advice/tips on credit cards then as i really dont know what im doing!!

Come on Phil, any update? How did the meeting go??

yup.

Yeh i think this must be a speedo issue. I know all speedo's aren't 100% accurate anyway, but mine tops out at 120mph, but as gixxeruk says - that should actually be 112mph - which is a little off putting.

I did this on my test drive... i took it out with the dealer and i was disappointed with the performance, but was being polite and saying 'yeh its good innit'. After about 5 minutes he looked down and told me we're in snow mode, so i switched it off on then had the best test drive ever. Then i bought the car!

A lot of independent car shops (like halfords, but better) do them. Just be aware you'll need your vehicle registration document with you. My local shop in macclesfield did a jdm plate for me.

pm sent...

No, i wasnt joking. I want a second hand one really as im saving for wheels at the moment... but i'll be getting one off Phil if nothing comes up before august!

me too... lets get a group buy going.. plenum spacers and jwt pop chargers!!

Yeah they tax you on your tax and then when thats dont they tax you again!! I was thinking of getting some new lenses for my Pentax SLR , so if I get them and just stick em in my camera case - how are they to know I have got them over there? Same with the Ipod?? But these are small electrical items, Alloys are a different game I suppose? Thats what i did - i just packed an old beat-up laptop carry case in my luggage when i went out, with a uk spec power supply lead, so it didnt look brand spankers on the way back!

Well, my dad lives in Texas and im waiting for some bits from him right now (intake duct and aut eyelids - paid $65!!) but i cant ask him to ship wheels for me - he's a busy man! Anyway, having just read the money saving experts guide, im not sure i'd want to buy anything of value - you pay import duty and then VAT!? How ridiculous. I hate this country. ...but i did manage to get my laptop back through customs in March when i was over there - so it only cost me £200!!

Hey guys, Does anyone know of a shipping company that i could use when purchasing things off eBay.com? On their eBay there are so many things for the zed, and they're all half the price of over here... Im in the market for a set of alloys at the moment, but dont wanna spend too much, so usa might be an option... who does adam use when shipping? ...and do wheels get spanked at customs? take a look at the auction below... im not saying they'll end at that price, but there are others with buy it now prices for not much more... and even if i pay $400 for shipping then im still saving! 19" Staggered Wheels Any suggestions welcome.

Ok, can i change my vote to the 12th.... I've just found out that Big Brother starts on thursday the 5th. I have to watch that - it means the start of the summer. Now lets stay on topic and not flame me for this abomination.

2nd dibs if it falls through. ..

PM sent re luggage net.

Thursday 5th is fine for me!

What a drop that is too - how low is it, and any trouble over bumps?

I should be up for this - i suggested a cat n fiddle drive a few weeks ago. I can make trafford park for 7.30pm on a weekday, and i'd say thursday would be best so i dont get to much stick from the missus! Chris.

:D Excellent work pal - i'd be happy to have paid for that! Looks very professional. I particularly like the 'Z's on the front of the sub enclosure - very

Welcome mut. Car looks great and thats my favourite colour. It'd look better without the green numbers down the side though - you should take them off

Good luck with the sat-nav pal! Im not sure it'll be possible without replacing some of the hardware as i think its something to do with the PAL/NTSC system. When i was researching getting my import i read there's a company that would convert it to for about £750... if you get stuck, look them up and phone them, pretending you're interested, and just ask how they do it!!! Might point you in the right direction!

Here's the pics... i could have made it better - i.e. sew the material instead of glue-ing it as i did. I may re-do it at some point, but i was tryna watch United on tv at the same time! ..and just to prove i can sew - check out what i did in my old bmw a couple of years ago...!!

I've made my own using a piece of foam and some faux leather. Its perfect for me but whether you'd want a non oem-quality product is another question. Most people probably wouldn't like it! I'll get some pics in a bit..