Orcane

Technically, they should be legal, as its inside the car. I know that you can get done for having the door handles wired up to 40,000volt transformer running off a 12volt battery. Remember a case about it, where a security guard sued the owner as it stunned him while he was walking round making sure that all the cars were locked in a secure car park. The courts forced the guy to remove it.

Cheers for that info Cheshire.. Having a check and the OZs are ET48 so should be fine. 215/45-17s it is Edited to say that according to the tire size comparison tool, the 215 will be actually bigger in radius too. I assume its due to pressure "bulge" or something Specification...Sidewall...Radius...Diameter..Circumference...Revs/km...Difference 215/45-17........97mm....313mm....625mm.........1964mm..........509.........2.3% 205/45-17........92mm....308mm....616mm.........1936mm..........516.........0.8%

Gahhhhh.. Goodyear dont actually make a 205/45-17 F1 GS-D3!!! Looks like Ill have to take the 215/40-17s then

Thanks for that Chrisp, its quite enlightening with regards to the size changes. One point that shows, the speedo would be seriously out if I went for the 205/40s, as it reads over a little now on the 205/45s. I think its moved my bias to the 215/45s as they should fill the arches better, and improve the speedo accuracy. The only concern I have is will they foul on the arches? Anyone out there know? Edited after doing a more detailed search through the forums (had done one but missed and interesting post), Ill probably stick with the 205/45-17s as they are closer to the radius of the "original" wheel (they also seem to fit nicely in the arches - and having a stare at the car Im not sure the 215/45s will look as nice as they are slightly bigger).

Right, Have a UK MY99 Turbo. Pretty certain running on standard springs, so standard ride height. My last car was running OZ Superleggeras with 205/40/17s, but this car came with Prodrive Speedlines shoed with 205/45/17. My problem is... what size do I get to replace them?? The tyres will be going on the OZs so I can put them on at last. My only issue is that when I put the SuperLegs (running 205/40/17) on the car they looked sooooo small in the arches which is why they have stayed off. With the Prodrive wheels (running 205/45/17), even though they only have 5mm more radius, look to fill the arches better. Do I go for 215/40/17 (from reports 215s shouldnt rub with a 40 radius), or do I go for 215/45/17? Will a 215 with 45 profile rub with standard clearance on the Superlegs? Gah.. so options are 205/45/17 or 215/40/17 or 215/45/17... anyone out there who can help me decide? Money isnt really involved as there are little difference in prices for the 3 sizes in the GY GSD3s. After the best grip combined with best looks, but no rub Any help appreciated.

Nice that they greyed out the plate on the picture so you couldnt recognise the galaxy when you see it out an about Surely they should have been given the right to use blue flashing lights it they intend to stop motorists? Im sorry, but how many people are going to pull over for what looks to be either motorway maintenance or one of the private support vehicles that some manufacturers use for roadside recovery? I can just see them buffing up their HIVI coats and waxing the little tashes ready for all the "enthusiasts" cars they are going to pull.

Oh bugger... ..mines also a 99 running about the 70k mark. Checked and cleaned the MAF, but the light still comes on. Had Quicksprint plug in his box of tricks (heartly recommend it), but now showing as a Knock sensor fault. Cleared the history and going to run it a bit to get the light, then check again. Im really hoping that this isnt going to be too costly.

Cheers for the info. Once the rain has stopped, might pop out and have a look. Might be able to get an airbox cheap, just waiting to hear. I think its the only sensible thing to do.

WelshWarrior, how did you clean the MAF? Ive been having the check engine light come on after idling in traffic recently. Took it to dealer and they say the problem is recorded as the MAF. As the MAF is only 6 months old, was wondering if its just got dirty. Cant feel anything wrong with the engine running though. Car has a history with MAF problems, as its got a generic PiperX induction kit on it (was on car when I got it). Looks like its been badly fitted, as it doesnt have a bellows connection to the engine so probably moves about a bit with the vibrations (not good on a 99 - but havent really had the cash to get it sorted). Trying to track down a working 2nd hand replacement MAF just in case, but need to look at options to dump the current induction kit for a more suitable one for the super fragile 99 MAF. Anyone got any (very) cheap options? current options are: 1) custom fit a bellows connection and additional bracing to the current piece of junk. 2) aquire a replacement induction kit which has the above already. 3) dump induction kits all together and try and source an OEM airbox from somewhere and go for green cotton filter or the like. Funds are somewhat tight atm, so any cheap options would be good. Im trying to convince the dealer to replace the MAF under warranty as they supplied the car with the kit on it and covered it with a Proven used car warranty. However, even if I am successful in this, I dont want this happening in another 6 months when the warranty has run out. Any help will be most appreciated.

Well have a MY99 PPP with a pipercross generic kit on it. Bought the car with it already fitted from a dealer who gave it a proven 1 year warranty. Only had the car a month when it started playing up, which turned out to be a broken MAF. The dealer sorted it without a problem. Its now 6 months down the line and just started getting a "check engine" light come on after idling in traffic. Ive just been back to the dealer today to find out whats going on (as I have just changed the exhaust and was wondering if the ECU wasnt getting to grips with it). Surprise, surprise, according to them the MAF is on its way out again! However, this time they are being a bit more resistive about fixing it under warranty, so will be getting shot of the kit and going for a green cotton filter in the normal airbox (if I can find one going cheap). According to some tuning reports, they actually give better air flow and dont vibrate the MAF to pieces. Everyone Ive spoken to says that the 99/00 classic MAF sensor is a piece of cr*p and is way too fragile for induction. Anyone have any idea if the MAF unit can be retro-replaced for a more "robust" model?

Yup .. off the Jeremy Clarkson Unleashed on Cars video. It was the one which TVR showed repeatedly at an old motorshow as it shows the the original Cerbera thrashing the pants off an Aston, 911 turbo, Lotus Esprit, Caterham, and Viper in a straight line 1/4 mile race. I remembered in horror when seeing that being done to the Ferrari. The funny thing was that as Ferrari is owned by Fiat, the guys company car was an Uno

Just in case you wanted to see what superlegs in MTS (anthracite) look like on a DBM car .. heres mine with em. Orcane's car running on SuperLegs

A work mate into his audi motors recommended Tyresmoke Forums. Apparently they have an area for oil burners. Edited to say.. looking through there is some discussion under the AUDI forum in Tuning/Tuner section about remapping a 130 TDI engine. AmD are a well known 'tweaking' firm according to work mate. At least somewhere for you to start.

Hmm.. well Im not overly impressed by the WRX in that, as it only just about matches a Boxster. I can only assume that is a MY01+ UK WRX, as my MY99 UK Turbo which can only be running 260BHP max can easily play with the Boxster S and can match an M3 in straightline thrash to over 90+ (private road of course and 90 being about the speed you should be getting hitting the line). The WRX also gets whooped by the Focus RS, which I thought had been tested side by side and found to be a even match. I noticed that the WRX seems to fade off about 80% through the course which makes me wonder if it was a JDM reaching its top end puff, however, I would have expected a much more ferocious takeoff for the lower ratioed JDM car. Then again, maybe the drivers of the cars that Ive encountered are crap and Ive been lead to a false sense of confidence. Oh well.

ok .. was bored .. how do they look? ps. I toned down the brightness to give a more realistic appearance in line with the photo.