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I've read quite a lot about cleaning your car over the last few days and it has opened my eyes with what different products can do. Some will harm your car and some will make it better. Take an ordinary sponge for instance, they actually create swirl marks (Cobwebbing) in your Clear Coat (Laquer). The particles of grit roll under the surface of the sponge where as a microfibre wash mit draws out the grit. There are so many different things that can effect the finish, I have read that Applying Wax produces a richer, darker, glossier finish only lasting 30 - 90 days if outside, whereas a sealant produces an ultra slick, greater clarity with a superb shine finish that is extremely durable lasting 6 - 9 months. No wonder these expensive products on sale have so many different steps and in most cases confuse me, but now that I understand what they do, they are all needed for that perfect finish. Cheers Lee

Yeah used the 3 stage Meguiar pack after on the rear quarter after doing it (Cleaner, Polisher, Carbuna Waxer). The car looks like its had a rear quarter respray now [] due to being more shiney than the rest of the car. Doing the rest when it stops snowing. Cheers Lee

Hey, For the first time ever I have just used Clay Bar on my car. I tried it just on the rear offside quarter to check it out, and what a difference it makes to the paint work. Meguiars Clay Bar with Detailer to lubricate it is what I used. Background to Clay Bar:- If you run your fingers over the paintwork of your car and it feels slightly rough or it feels dusty (i.e. High Spots) then your car has surface contaminants stuck to it. Tree Sap, Bugs etc. Clay Bar is a putty like substance that when gently rubbed against your car removes all these high spots leaving the paint like glass (totally smooth). After you have used clay bar you need to polish your car and then wax it. I am amazed how good it is, its like glass now! just need to do the rest of the car. I have polished and waxed my car in the past but it never felt as smooth as it does now, best of all, its so easy to use too, very little effort required with amazing results If you haven't already tried it then do so, well recommend it. Getting my car ready for the summer months, I can't wait! NB: Lubrication is essential when using Clay Bar, Detailer is the best type of lubrication and is supplied with the clay bar if you purchase Meguiars. I have read that High Concentrated SUD's do the trick too, but what ever you do don't use Clay Bar on its own. Cheers Lee

Hi, I have just fitted a RaceBox Performance Rear Silencer from www.scoobyworld.co.uk and it sounds fantastic and looks better but similar to the original exhaust on my STi WRX. I would recommend this if you want a very nice sound whilst maintaining your original look. Cheers Blue

Is there a website for this? with more info? I know of another called http://www.furball5000.co.uk/ Password BADGERS Cheers Leehttp://www.furball'>

The road is full of idiots, when in a drivers seat contained in their own little SAFE environment bubble a monster lurks within the mind. Self possesed, "no one can hurt me", "I am the best", "my lane", "move over", is what goes round and round in the mind of IT. I know its hard to let idiots like him/her do such a thing but let them! don't stoop to their level of mindless intelligence and be a professional driver in what I believe is a professional car the Subaru Impreza. Let them Win unless your going to crash, this little story below shows what revenge tastes like by being a professional driver:- A freind of mine was driving along the motorway in the outside lane following a car in front, he couldn't go any faster and as it was very busy. The outside lane was travelling slightly faster than the middle lane. As he drove he noticed in his rear view mirror the flashing lights of a car close behind. "Move Over" he was saying. My friend couldn't go anywhere! Being a professional driver he thought it best to let him past so he slowed down and moved over in to the middle lane. The idiot passed him by waving some kind of gesture! "what a plonker" At that moment my freind thought the danger of this idiot has now passed by, then he did the same to the car in front, he must have been late for work. A few miles later the idiot was seen trying to undertake in the middle lane clearing after again trying to bulley his way through the outside lane. As he undertook the car he tried to bulley out of the way he passed the front of the car and cut back into the outside lane clipping the front of the outside lane car. This action caused the idiots car to fishtale into the central reservation flipping him back across all three lanes sideways in front of the oncoming traffic. As he passed the middle lane he was T Boned and finally laid to rest in the slow lane. My friend Witnessed all this and becuase he had let him pass wasn't involved in the accident but nethertheless he pulled over to pass comments to the police on how he drove his car. He walked over to the idiot and believe it or not as he exited from his mangled car he turned back into a normal human being, Humble Pie was being eaten and before my friend spoke a word he said in a softley spoken tone "I got that wrong didn't I, i'm sorry!"[:$] with a very humble face. The police dealt with this idiot. [Y] Letting them win allows you to win in the end, he who laughs last, laughs the loudest! Be Safe, Be Professional, Always laugh louder! Cheers Blue

Great Video Rick, Can't wait for the next meet where we should capture some action. The videos will be something to treasure for a long time. Our aim is to put the video's on to DVD which will provide a very good look back once 2006 is done. We need to capture exhaust notes, drive by's, standing starts, tours around cars (Inside, Outside, Engine Bay) possibly driver interviews or just as we have done up to now, not to much in your face, let us know what you would like us to do. Lee

Hi, I wonder if one of them is CGI-Lock's car. Cheers Lee

Hi, I joined the SIDC in October last year and paid the subsciption. How do I get my Avitar to work? Cheers Lee

Hi Guys, Looking forward to meeting you all this Sunday! Without looking back through all the posts where are we meeting again? Can't wait to show you my new Exhaust Back Box Cheers Blue

I Like it!

Hi all, Please count me in on this meeting with my Brother and 5 year old Son Ben. Cheers Lee

I Think my Website has reached its Maximum bandwidth. Cheers Lee

Still working on that one! Need to see what my Wife says about it. I can already Guess! Love to go though must admit! I'll ask my Brother which program he used to make the vid. Cheers Lee

Saved me a job, hehe thanks. Glad you liked it. Cheers Lee

not received your email.

Guys, My brother has created a video clip of the Meet. If you want I can post the link to it but didn't want to post on the forum until you have given consent as it has number plates in view in the Video. If you want, Email me and i'll post the link via email. Worth a look, 220mb though, 20mins long. Cheers Lee

Hi, Just wondering is it too late to ask if I can bring along 1 more freind in my car? He will be having lunch too. Cheers Lee

Hi All, I'll be bringing my Brother if thats ok. Cheers Lee

Hi, Got the email thx, look forward to meeting you all in the very near future! Cheers Lee

Hi, First time Ive entered this forum, I live in Bolton and wish to be part of your Section. I have a WRX STi 52reg Impreza If there are any meets in the near future then please let me know. I have checked on the forum and all I seem to get is riddles of where you are meeting. Wondered if you can help! Kind Regards Lee