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dougster

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  1. I'll punch yer lights right out ya nugget.............................how's that rate for a 'threat'???[] At the top of the message box you should see PRINT, SEARCH,RATE and NOTIFY boxes. It only takes one vote to give a thread 5 stars as I have done with the 'who's going to KH' thread.
  2. Coulty and I will be there on deckchairs!!
  3. Stick it on http://videos.streetfire.net/ Some real looney stuff on there which we don't condone but ALL watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should get away to Stokholm mate!!! []
  4. I remember an old members first time at KH, approaching the hairpin for the 3rd time an unopened can of Irn Bru rolled into the drivers footwell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's since bought a couple of EVOs!!!!!!!!!! [][][]
  5. I thought the most dangerous thing was the possibility of that bottle jumping out of the holder!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did view the clip when it was first posted and thought it look fast but I find these little clips look faster than they really are????
  6. What 'defines' a Scottish Scooby? A registered 'Scottish' forum user, a Scooby which is based in Scotland, or an SIDC member with any type of car? I'm sure the list of possibilities is endless but hopefully this list WILL encourage more people to take notice and join up.
  7. Teknopete disappeared again????[:$]
  8. Repeated on BBC2 on Tuesday night at 19.00.
  9. Ed are you the oldest cruiser on the block??? [] I defo spotted you on Friday in Airdrie just past the roundabout. I was in a stealthy Merc C220!!![]
  10. It was a great day but didn't catch anything 'till I went to my own club water later last night. Ken was INDEED in top form and he has a very good picture of an overly excited Dougster at Loch Ba!!!!!![]
  11. You cold also pack the caliper with blue tack and leave the raised lettering open, then use a roller. I hand painted mine which looked OK...........in the dark,................. from a distance!![]
  12. I got mine via an SIDC member who posted me one for NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Yer girlfriend has just told me she's heard it before too.......................[]
  14. Pro-grip in Bonnyrigg (sp) He argued with me once but apparently he now undersands what the Prodrive settings (and rear camber bolts) are. I have heard pretty good reports since. HTH Edit to say, St3ph3n just beat me to it but what about Falkland Performance in Glenrothes and get the bumpsteer done at the same time???
  15. I would fully recommend fitting front AND rears at the same time.
  16. Falkland Performance carried out the job for me. I am unaware if they still do it, but a call will soon answer this.
  17. Sorry I missed this one, I was out with my pals in their Pandas.................[*-)] Definition of bumpsteer: Bump-steer is a change in toe* angle caused by the suspension moving up or down. Bump-steer is built into the geometry of the suspension and steering system, and has nothing to do with turning the steering wheel. The effect of bump-steer is for the wheel to toe-in or toe-out when the suspension moves up or down. This toe change or "steering" occurs any time the suspension moves, whether it is from body roll, brake-dive, or hitting a bump in the road. Bump steer is undesirable because the suspension is steering the car instead of the driver. Cause of bumpsteer: The front wheels do not move directly straight up or down when the car hits a bump. Instead, the wheel follows an arc, or curving path, that pushes the wheel slightly inward (towards the centerline of the car) or outward (away from the car) in response to vertical wheel movement. The outer tie-rod (which connects the steering rack to the wheel) also moves in-and-out in an arc as it moves up and down. If the rate which the outer tie-rod arcs in or out does not match the rate the wheel moves in or out, the wheel will be turned by the tie-rod. This is bumpsteer. The center point of the arc traveled by the wheel (known as the instant-center) is controlled by the location and angle of the moving suspension links. This point moves as the ride height changes. In contrast, the arc of the outer tie-rod is controlled by the position of the steering rack, which is fixed. In order to eliminate bumpsteer, both the length and the center point of the two arcs must be the same. However, since the instant center moves with ride height, bumpsteer cannot be eliminated throughout the entire range of suspension travel. Therefore suspension designers concentrate on minimizing bumpsteer within the range of movement closest to factory ride height. Changing the ride height or other suspension components may move the suspension outside this narrow "optimized" window. To fix a bumpsteer problem, you need to alter the height of outer tie-rod relative to the steering rack. Small changes in this relationship can be made with offset rack bushings. Making big changes requires adjustable tie-rod ends, also known as a bumpsteer kit.
  18. "Personally i think it should now be left to the 3 parties involved to sort it out between them." I agree with Andy. Thread Locked.
  19. I did have a UK wagon with the droplinks I mentioned ALL round. H&R springs, bumpsteer modification and custom geometry settings. £5 on Davies next 2 questions anyone??? []
  20. It does have you though Daz...........................................
  21. Nice. You tried www.clydeshipping.co.uk?? Subscription but I'm sure they old chuffers would welcome some Navy lads!! (not sure where though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
  22. To answer your question Davie.................................again!! Get the Whiteline/MRT solid droplinks. AWESOME.
  23. Back onshore sailor? What tub you on?
  24. www.photobucket.com Upload then select the bottom link with the [img tag. Please remember to try and edit out registration plates and optimum size is 640x480 Cheers
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