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by Rage
Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:35 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: dipstick popping out
Replies: 11
Views: 689

Re: dipstick popping out

i'll check all my breathers and hope they are blocked as i dont really want shot head or rings.
cheers guys i thought i would be these problems just wanted it confirming
by Rage
Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: dipstick popping out
Replies: 11
Views: 689

dipstick popping out

had a weird one i have an oil catch tank fitted so i keep a check on it and emptied it yesterday then drove the 2 miles home from work pulled up outside mine and had smoke from under the bonnet. when i lifted the bonnet i found the dipstick had jumped out and allowed oil to escape past it and onto t...
by Rage
Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why have bigger brakes?
Replies: 18
Views: 1144

Re: Why have bigger brakes?

ive still managed to get brake fade with my 1.5 diesel novavan on new standard brakes with new fluid think a brake upgrade is necessary
by Rage
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why have bigger brakes?
Replies: 18
Views: 1144

Re: Why have bigger brakes?

my standard 2 litre brakes are only up to 68% efficiency according to my last mot whats the best way to improve this. I was thinking v6 brakes on the front but i don't want the hastle or cost of drilling v6 discs to 4 stud every time. this will improve my brake efficiency in the eyes of mot man. i'm...
by Rage
Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Spotted in the Suoth East
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: Spotted in the Suoth East

i like the k reg saloon in the background of the last pic
by Rage
Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Detailing Discussion
Topic: Two cavs and an astra lol
Replies: 3
Views: 1798

Re: Two cavs and an astra lol

i do like the f reg is that a gsi/turbo front bumper? looks good in the two-tone
by Rage
Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

1. Mikebmth
2. Cavalier342
3. James McGrath
4. Mike McGrath
5. Rage
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by Rage
Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Tracking on Lowered cars
Replies: 9
Views: 470

Re: Tracking on Lowered cars

any disturbance of the suspension should be checked for tracking lowering tends to create negative camber and can cause toe issues as the track rods will not be sitting in their usual neutral position. check out bump steer and you will see why its advised to get your tracking checked.
by Rage
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 3229

Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2

wish i had planned properly and made a weekend of it nice to see some more members and cars in the flesh
by Rage
Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:05 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Aero Blades
Replies: 8
Views: 595

Re: Aero Blades

i change mine about every 6 months either way so i have a good set for the winter and a good set for the summer with the flat blades you avoid the wiper hinges freezing to the shape of the bottom of the screen and missing areas as they wipe
by Rage
Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: THANK GOD FOR DEAD LOCKS!
Replies: 15
Views: 765

Re: THANK GOD FOR DEAD LOCKS!

think i've had some scum have a go at my lock barrel on my drivers door as i went to use my key a few weeks back and found the little cover for the key hole was blocking my key. really need to get the deadlocking on the vectra fob working
by Rage
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 3229

Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2

ah ok just looked at google maps it's a completely different route for you and i can't see a halfway meet up road either :|
by Rage
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TOP SPEED...
Replies: 18
Views: 4049

Re: TOP SPEED...

127 from my c18nz with a f18 box and 127 from my c20ne with the same f18 box it just got there easier and that was with 195/45/15 yoko s-drive tyres i now have 215/40/17 on so it has altered the gearing slightly so i could possibly push 130-132ish
by Rage
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 3229

Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2

yep i'm going to nurse my novavan onto the PNG stand so look out for a white K reg van looking a little sorry for itself as i'm looking for parts for the poor girl. i'm only going for the sunday what time is best to get there? and anyone looking to convoy from the cambridge area? or anyone passing ...
by Rage
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 3229

Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2

James McGrath wrote:None of my Cavs are ready for any shows but hell, I'll be there on Sunday in the LS.

Does anyone want to meet up before hand and convoy in?
If your route is coming anywhere near huntingdon then i'll meet up with you in my novavan i'm planning on getting there early though
by Rage
Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Windscreen removal.
Replies: 13
Views: 1092

Re: Windscreen removal.

i got my screen a few months back from national windscreens for £80 mobile fitted that was for a top tint
by Rage
Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Aero Blades
Replies: 8
Views: 595

Re: Aero Blades

i use the tesco aero blades i used to have to turn the rubber bit round though to make them stick to the screen but the last lot i got were the right way round and they work fine. i've even got a 24" one on the back that really helps to clear the rear screen
by Rage
Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 3229

Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2

yep i'm going to nurse my novavan onto the PNG stand so look out for a white K reg van looking a little sorry for itself as i'm looking for parts for the poor girl. i'm only going for the sunday what time is best to get there? and anyone looking to convoy from the cambridge area? or anyone passing t...
by Rage
Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

should be good just got to make sure if i have the kids and/or missus coming that they are all up and ready in time to get down If you don't want to risk it, or in case there are any delays do you want me to post them to you? if i get lucky they won't be ready and ill be on my own 8-) I'll be there...
by Rage
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

should be good just got to make sure if i have the kids and/or missus coming that they are all up and ready in time to get down
by Rage
Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

whos coming from my end (cambridgeshire) anyone want to meet up to convoy to the services?
by Rage
Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA coventry
Replies: 9
Views: 676

VBOA coventry

cheers Humbucker just got my issue of TV and spotted myself in the VBOA feature :thumb
by Rage
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

you should be £22 richer now mate
by Rage
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

nicely that works for me i'll paypal you £22 then for entry and a show plate
by Rage
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
Replies: 187
Views: 12429

Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu

if i pay for my ticket can any others be paid for on the door i.e if the missus don't come of i end up with an extra mate coming?