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Hmmm... i've got the same issue as Richie, the clunk seems to come from the front rather than the rear (had the rear struts replaced under warrenty but as an 03 car it is now well out for that) It doesn't do it all the time and i've had the front checked durign the MOT nothing leaks, everything seems tight but sometimes, just rolling to a stop there is a noticable mettalic clunk or 'pop'. Is this likely to be the start of a shock job? Any chance of Grieves sortign this outside warrenty too? 5t.

It really i a doddle. I bought the lead from Halfrauds and fitted the whole lot in the car park! 5t.

Was it outside your house? Bad news if it is. Don't have any local chavs do you? Gutted for you though. 5t.

Brilliant work guys! Well done all. 5t.

The mrs organised it but i think that one will be mine! 5t.

Well done Bailey. Great move by you! Get some links up to your other stuff in the for sale section! Personally i don't trust anyone that says they'll donate to charity, at the end of the day these are being flogged for a profit, these people should be honest. Can the team ask the auctioneer's to donate money back to them and confirm if and when this happens so we at least know they haven't lied (as i suspect they have) 5t.

Saw an Evo 10 yesterday in that blue colour they had on TG. About 1:30pm heading to Forth Bridge up the A90..... On the back of breakdown wagon!!! heh 5t.

Also, what car do you actually have? Even a cold air induction kit isn't really recommended unless you are going for big power and a front mount intercooler. If the car is a newage, Prodrive don't even recommend putting a panal filter in there either as it is supposed to be excellent as standard. Andy F also told me not to bother with a filter but to spend the money on a hose kit for the intercooler, the standard unit is quiet restrictive and replacign it will have a bigger impact on performance. Good luck. 5t.

That's what these things used to be isn't it? Credit due they've got better but still a scam. Hope you aren't thinking VTA either.... 5t.

vortex doodaa eh? all you need now is a zipadee spolier and you've got the full set get pics up! 5t.

Mate's first car was an A plate Astra in that flat sky blue they did. Nicknamed the Millenium Astra as it was the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy (Star Wars reference more applicable to the junk part of that sentence). He bumped no end of things and it just bounced off with it's metal bumpers. Proper cast iron car! 5t.

First car Fiesta Pop Plus. Didn't even have an electric pump for the windows (rubber ball on floor) Then i had a wee little Gold mini Mayfair (not this one) Follwoed by a blaze orange 1275Gt which looked a lot better than this one I then had some random stuff, Nova SR, Mazda 323F even a Micra before buying an XR3i. Loved this car, so reliable. followed by an FTO GPX another great car. Only sold it because i put so many miles on her. Followed that with a Supra. Had i 6 months before written off (non fault) Before finally bagging the Scoob! 5t.

Seems to be cases like this. They pull you for one thing and it is worth them adding to the list although probably won't actually get you a pull. Central police do pull/check for it at the cruise nights though. Seen them a few times in the car park at the Tesco pulling in random cars for checks and having the window down doesn't seem to work! It's why funny numberplates are a real bad idea as they will get you a pull at which point you can expect a ticket for loud exhaust/whatever else they can find since they've got you. Some sort of cloaking device is the way forward. 5t.

TBH any tint will make your car illegal. Actually a law i agree with as it is designed to stop people pulling out of junctions at night. You would drive in your shades at night would you? That said at least warn people on a first offence. Points is a tad harsh. 5t.

Correct. I joined anyway (always join the owners club with a new car) but as my first service was the cambelt and came to £350 i got my SIDC membership back straightaway. since then i've bought mats etc from Grieves all with discount. Advert over! 5t.

And there you have it. At least you have a while to wait for the biggie. Never had a problem with Grieves and you will get 10% off as a SIDC member... 5t.

Smart looking car there chap. Must be waxed more than Pam Anderson's crotch in the Baywatch days. 5t.

Would depend if it was part of the deal or not. If you specifically asked for a service they would have have done it and stamped the book. If you didn't then chances are it needs a service. 20k can be a fairly costly one too as a lot of fluids need swapping. Worth having a word and seeing what they can do for you. My 60k (which i think is the same more or less as the 20k) was £350+VAT 5t.

sorry. just trying to help some of them might have been members if not scottish scoobie members. no further ideas. 5t.

Could go outside the club - Dave Richards/the Prodrive team for allowing the use of the Prodrive facilities like that...? 5t.

Same as the original McRae stickers that we had approved. Loads of rip off merchants on ebay cashing in. One of those situations that makes you hope divine retribution is possible. 5t. EDIT - report sent. Might be worth a nudge to Prodrive. Sure their lawyers could get this sorted.

I had the belts etc (50k service so oil the lot) at Grieves and it was £300 They checked the tensioner and said it was ok and didn't need replacing this time round (although it often does). Given they were honest and didn't do unnecessary work I have to recommend them for it. 5t.

Cool that's the one i thought. Never thought of it as particularly long though! Think the last time i went down there it was covered with Highland Coos so had to keep the speed down! 5t.

Which Glen Nevis road? I'm sure i've been on it but i am struggling to picture it! Also like the road from the back of Oban down towards Glasgow. That's some funky tarmac. 5t.

Hmm, filter £8 and oil about £40 if you do it yourself (depending on oil) Only issue i found doing my blob is actually getting the filter off. Didn't remove the undertray and trying to get through the wee access panel is a mare! Probably a good trick somewhere but i didn't find it! Worth the effort for peace of mind though. 5t.