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damieG82

havent been on the thread in a while.... I see no one posted anything about the 2011 Defender X-Tech. Here it is.... by and large its a exterior/interior styling package... but oh so sexy it is! http://forums.trinituner.com/upload/data/a3/Land_Rover-Defender_X-Tech_2011_1024x768_wallpaper_03.jpg htt...

damieG82

thanks for the tip... will check Gobins

Wycleft, you might have to check England for the decklid struts. I've bought quite a few parts on Ebay UK over the years and never had a problem. Just did a search and they're available... cheapest price I'm seeing NEW is 79 pounds for the pair

damieG82

yea I've been checking around.... I'm from the west so been to Mathura's, Sirjoo, Auto Village et etc... got as far as the bamboo (Bobby's, Dollar Savers) but no one has Genuine seal... only a set of no-name brand stuff

damieG82

anyone know where to get GENUINE Mazda cam and crank seals for the B6 engine?? SS apparently doesn't have in stock, but not like I was looking forward to paying their ridiculous prices anyway... and the generic stuff apparently doesn't fit properly and leak prematurely

damieG82

yea I know about HE Robinson... and actually the Wiras went up to PBK (well thats the latest series I've ever seen) Proton is a stand alone company now though (incidentally they own Lotus), and their current lineup of cars all feature in-house developed chassis's and engines, with the exception of I...

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pics are of the CONCEPT cars, not the forthcoming production models.... thus both are gonna be toned down and bleh IMO

damieG82

that price is insane... I've seen 1.8T versions in decent all round condition sell for that much. In good condition, I'd say the 1.6 is a 40K car, so given the work it needs, 30K is reasonable.

damieG82

a month or 2 ago I saw what I believe to be new Protons at the port lot next to Movie Towne, but I haven't seen anything regarding who might be selling it.... anyone has any info on this?

damieG82

assuming its the original engine (which is in fact an Opel/Vauxhall unit), it's supposed to use 10W-40 (aka '40 body'). I personally find those engine temperamental so I won't suggest diverting from manufacturer specs. The winter performance rating of the oil (the number in front the W) is very impo...

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this review pretty much sums up everything (good and bad) I've heard about the car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jmSnWT7 ... re=recentf Price points are the important factor here... not because a 1.8 Corolla goes for 230K means the Cruze should too. Apart from the novelty of the design, it has no...

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what's all the talk about repainting? Just order one in it

its an OEM colour for the SpecV version. The proper name is Ultimate Black Opal, not midnight purple

damieG82

well so far so good... with the exception of a slight 'funnyness' ever so often, but I know the fluid is shot, so gotta do a fluid/filter flush and renew.

gearbox isn't an option for me at all... the kind of traffic jam I'm in daily rules that out.

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woops, should have updated the thread turns out it was only the Neutralising Switch that was bad: took the car to Jenton, they scanned it, diagnosed this was the problem, and changed it. Took about an hour and cost $690 total... a far cry from a new (used) tranny. I'd suggest you carry you car to Je...

damieG82

gary007 - get an affidavit stating you are the owner. This together with your other documents (receipts etc) should be submitted to the Transport Commissioner. The transfer will then be done was he's satisfied you are indeed the owner (tried and tested method) lana - checking the certified copy will...

damieG82

:cry: My tranny started to give problems today... 'D' and 'S' positions only engaging 3rd gear, L engaging 1st. However, if I go around a fast corner or hit a very rough patch of road, shifting through all gears reverts to normal, before getting stuck again in 3rd. Hold light has not come on at all ...

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lol, its not for my car but thats a swap I've always wanted to do... thing is I know it'll send me mad. The engine bay is already ridiculously cramped with the small stock B6, far less for that massive KL-ZE. There's actually a version which came with it from the factory... God forbid you have to ch...

damieG82

decided to post this here rather than in the Ford forum in hopes of getting a better response Have a project in mind and will need to obtain a Focus engine and transmission (complete with ECU, harness etc). Does anyone know where to find one, and any idea of the prevailing price? Any assistance much...

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Alpha_2nr agree with there... I dont know where ppl get all that nonsense from, based on OIL of all things. There is no miracle liquid, be it oil, gas treatments etc, that will give you a discernible difference in performance GLXXXTACY you have a point. I would admit that I was guilty of oil change...

damieG82

^^^ d only odda oil i tried wuz Mobil 1 10w30, there wuz a discernable reduction in power. becuz that's too thin for that engine (assuming u also have a Lancer). 10W30, though the most versatile oil body, will not lubricate effectively in an engine that from the outset, needs a denser oil, and does...

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Amsoil is overrated IMO... the only data showing its 'superior' is from sources that are actually selling their products. Analysis of 3rd party results using industry standardised tests show Amsoil isn't any better than RP or Redline... actually it performed worse... but relatively speaking of cours...

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^^ it does... will try it, but that still leaves the other 2 reservoirs

damieG82

the 4G1* series of Mitsu engines supposed to use 10W40, but given our climate and the engine's lack of variable valve timing, 20W50 is fine

damieG82

Redline has a slightly higher (almost negligible) viscosity index, which relates to how stable oil viscosity remains in cold and hot conditions. However, Royal Purple has a superior flow rate... actually its one of the best period. This means it'll protect the engine faster at each start up. It migh...

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well the only 'fix' I found online is to clearcoat the outside of the reservoirs... I guess when they're in new condition. The article spoke about using a Rustoleum heat resistant clear coat product. Guess I'll try in due course

damieG82

I should also add that regular MBs with an AMG package do NOT come with any AMG badges on the bodywork.

MB would be shooting themselves in the foot if they did this, by severely cheapening the AMG brand

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nah man, they off by a mile and then some. I know about all 3 engines.... what I was referring to was A milli's use of the term "V12 AMG Twin Turbo". The 5.5 found in the SL600 is NOT an AMG engine, and mad crix never described the car as being an AMG model either (despite the added on bad...

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yip.. do you have the engine shot....... Thats right. I don't think that's a pure breed "V12 AMG Twin Turbo" like what he's saying. It looks different compared to Lara"s SL55. An Engine shot will show exactly what it is. well of course it'll look different to Lara's own.... Lara has ...

damieG82

so supposing i man jiving a car normal normal but he aint have no insurance (for whatever reason) and a man hit him in such a way which he right and the man wrong...what goes on there. 1) Does the insurance company pay? 2) Does the man with no insurance pay? 3)Does the Gov't pay? Who really paying ...

damieG82

silicone spray has the same water repelling/ moisture dispersing properties of WD40, but does not erode rubber or plastic. It actually does the opposite by protecting it, and preventing dry rot. oxidation, I wouldnt recommend that at all. Again, belts are rubber, not to mention belts need some frict...

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if you haven't yet, try D&R in Aranguez, 764-7081, or Praim in Chase Village, 673-0072 You can also go to Constant Velocity... they will recondition your rack using all brand new parts. It might run you about $3000, but its money well spent if u can afford it. You wouldnt be taking the risk of p...