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This looks very very very 'much too fast enough' http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyId=17680 Al

A mate just gave me a can of Wurth octane booster . He got it out his work Is it any good ? My car is mapped for V-power but I thought it might be handy for trackdays . Al.

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I can just see it now - "How'd you lose your finger ?" "I just went . . . . . . . . yow! ... there goes another !" Al.

I've felt that the roads are slippier than usual this winter , and I've heard that the grit/salt being used here is mixed with some molasses based stuff to make it 'stick' and stop it being washed away by the rain I thought it must be an 'urban myth' but I have heard the same story from several different sources . . . does anyone know if this is true ? According to friends in Cowal the sheep have even got a taste for this stuff now and come off the hills when they hear the gritter, to lick the stuff off the road I knew the deer like to lick the salt off the roads at dawn and dusk (I hit one 2 years ago ) , but apparently the sheep love this new stuff Being a 'barmy-biker' the thought of 'greased' roads is downright scarey Anyone else heard anything about this ? Al.

RSPB centre at Lochwinnoch has walks , hides and a good viewing tower - should be some interesting wildfowl at this time of year. http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lo...nnoch/index.asp Al.

I've been asked a few times what dump-valve I have on mine as it has it makes the ptssshhh sound It is the standard re-circ one - but you can hear it clearly cos of the APS cold air kit Al.

I was showing my first scoob to a mate who had a tricked-out mondeo 2.5 v6 . He'd a wee look and sarcasticly said "Is that it ?" "Have a look at the front" I said. He went round , looked long and hard and said , puzzled , "Whats special about the front ?" "Nothing" I replied "- its just the only time you're likely to see the front !" Al.

Absolutely brilliant Just sent it to my mate in Canada who is mad about snowboarding . Al.

Good to know the USAF are back on our side again BTW , is it just me , or does the guy in the pic look like "Stig" with a trunk ? Al

Be careful doing that in Paisley - you might attract return fire Al.

Welcome. Glasgow meets are held on the first Thursday of the month - see the 'events' section and 'calender' for more info . Hope too see you at a meet soon . Al.

Just a though , has it been serviced recently ? This is a common problem just after a service/oil-change - if it has been slightly over-filled the excess oil gets through and contaminates the boost solenoid (which can be cleaned by following the procedure described by 'the Squiggle' , above) Best keeping the oil level at the 'mid' mark on the dipstick rather than dead-on the 'full' line . Al.

Sorry to hear your stepping down , but you have done a grand job mate I just don't know who'll be able to fill your (huge red) shoes See you soon , Al.

Happy New Year everyone Heres to a happy and prosperous 2008 Al.

Davy , On behalf of SIDC Glasgow , I'd like to thank you , and Subaru UK ,for supporting our 'Santa Cruise' It means a lot to us to know that you guys at Subaru UK are taking an active interest in your marques buyers and owners . We hope you'll be able to attend and support any of our future events - you are more than welcome . Thanks ! Al.

Nice one Andy At the January Glasgow/Strathclyde meet we'll be planning next years calender of events - we'll be looking for ideas/input from all our members to hopefully keep our club going from strength to strength . Here's to 2008 ! Al.

Merry Christmas everyone

Auto Image on Great Western road are worth a look . http://www.autoimage-online.co.uk/index.htm Al.

Believe it or not , we had a very tight schedule which we were working to this morning . We liased with Police and Yorkhill to ensure our run wouldn't clash with the bikers Christmas toy-run. Our original times had to be changed at short notice to suit. We also had to alter our route , on Police advice , to allow for 3000 Santas taking part in a 5k run through the city Al.

This years Santa Cruise to Yorkhill childrens hospital went well today. We had a good turnout and the weather was kind to us . Thanks to everyone for turning up and making it a great day . The cars decorated in Christmas decorations looked great. Karps won 'best decorated car' (voted by the members kids) Thanks also to David Paterson from Subaru UK for coming along with a mint new GB270 (which got the tinsel treatment too hehehe) and donating some excellent presents - Subaru kids bikes and toys. And finally , thanks to Santa for coming along and helping out - we know this is a busy time of year for you . I hope we brought a little bit of Christmas cheer to some of the kids in hospital over the festive season. Well done everyone Al.

Well done to all involved Al.

Last couple of years we have had a BBQ run/meet at the Rest and be Thankful. See this thread : http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=99775 Al