What the...?
Escort Cosworth? I wish! It's a Mondeo, and I still have it. It's in bits now though, and will be for a long time yet. My Brother was the one who chavved it up, so blame him for that. I only bought it for the ST220 Engine fitted to it.
It's my Birthday, and it's on a Friday. Muchos drinking of Alcohol with be happening tonight!
Oh my bloody god...TSW Venoms?! I haven't seem them since the 90's. Even Chavs will laugh at you...
Sounds good. Thanks Jay.
I haven't pre-ordered, but will be getting it from a shop when it is released. Anything who fancies going for a cruise, add me. My Gamertag is cossieburn.
I haven't pre-ordered, but will be getting it from a shop when it is released. Anything who fancies going for a cruise, add me. My Gamertag is cossieburn.
I don't think it is officially released until the 9th of this month.
Without revealing too much, could you describe how the physics and roads are like over TDU1? That was my only major gripe with TDU1, was the jaggy roads and rubbish physics.
Is it any better in TDU2?
P.S, when talking about Physics, I mean when using a pad. I shall be getting this for my 360, not my PC.
Is it any better in TDU2?
P.S, when talking about Physics, I mean when using a pad. I shall be getting this for my 360, not my PC.
Is there anyway I can get my clutch pedal to work? In the options, LFS recognizes my G25 and I can see a clutch axi's, but I can't seem to enable/configure it.
Is it even possible?
Is it even possible?
Correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure that when your Mazda was stock, it did not have a tow hook sticking out the front of the bumper?
That is our point. It's a pointless mod, which is a danger to pedestrians and looks stupid. Either way though, ignore us by all means. It's your car, so do as you wish.
That is our point. It's a pointless mod, which is a danger to pedestrians and looks stupid. Either way though, ignore us by all means. It's your car, so do as you wish.
I think we may be the only people in here that think it looks stupid Morpha. Everyone else in here is interested in making there car look individual and special, by following the latest trend like a herd of sheep.
Are you drunk? I can barely understand a word of what you just said.
And no, it's not meant to be like that. Manufacturers have to fit tow hooks that are concealed, mainly due to safety reasons but also because it looks stupid. If Nuse was to run into someone (God Forbid), that exposed tow hook would smash the shit out of that persons leg, but I'm sure he cares more about how his car looks instead of someones well being.
And no, it's not meant to be like that. Manufacturers have to fit tow hooks that are concealed, mainly due to safety reasons but also because it looks stupid. If Nuse was to run into someone (God Forbid), that exposed tow hook would smash the shit out of that persons leg, but I'm sure he cares more about how his car looks instead of someones well being.
If that tow hook moves around freely, it might be worth wrapping some thin foam around it so that it doesn't damage the paint.
Christ. You really do talk some dribble sometimes...
Multiple Grammar/Spelling mistakes. Spouting rubbish that is completely non-related to the topic. Etc.
Multiple Grammar/Spelling mistakes. Spouting rubbish that is completely non-related to the topic. Etc.
No, I meant run the normal one first, then close it and run the patched file.
When I put the folder onto my PC, I tried to run the patched .EXE first, but it came up with an error message. It would not let me run the patched version until I ran the other .EXE first.
When I put the folder onto my PC, I tried to run the patched .EXE first, but it came up with an error message. It would not let me run the patched version until I ran the other .EXE first.
The next time I see someone with a size sticker stuck on there shirt, I will make sure to call them a fag.
What kind of people do you hand out with, or have seen, that call someone a loser or fag just because the tag is hanging out?! 
I'm gonna take a stab in the dark here, but I think it may be because he is going to be doing a lot of Motorway driving to/from work, and the Corsa is not suitable. If I remember rightly, his Corsa has been lowered (most likely with cheap eBay springs) so I wouldn't be surprised if the ride is crashy and tedious after a while. Also, I doubt a Corsa like his would have things like Cruise Control/Climate Control and all these other creature comforts he wants.
IMO though, I think he should seriously avoid getting something tiny like a Hyundai i20. If I was him, I would buy something much larger but still cheap to insure. I doubt these are too bad on insurance...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2425472.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2412384.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2372978.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2394121.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2233699.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2367223.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1805764.htm
IMO though, I think he should seriously avoid getting something tiny like a Hyundai i20. If I was him, I would buy something much larger but still cheap to insure. I doubt these are too bad on insurance...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2425472.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2412384.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2372978.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2394121.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2233699.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2367223.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1805764.htm
I managed to unlock it with no problems. Maybe the guys are not running the file named "patched" after running the normal one first.
I can vouch for the Renault Laguna and Ford Focus.
My brother had a 2006 Renault Laguna 120 DCi Estate. It was a lovely car, with great spec and good performance from the Diesel engine. Reliability wise, they are not great but not terrible either. Common issues are the Diesel injectors will pack up and will result in the engine running badly. Can be quite costly to fix.
The Gearbox is not great. The feel is OK, but can be notchy. Also, the gearsets are hand finished when built in the factory. This usually results in noticeable Gearbox whine when doing high speed. Bare in mind though that it is not loud and can easily be ignored, and some cars gearboxes will be louder than others, depending on the mileage and quality of the hand finish. Also, the output shaft on the gearbox sometimes like to split. It's not very common for them to do this, but isn't unheard of. They are pretty nice cars to drive. The seats are comfortable, the steering is good and the clutch is nice. My only issues were the ride can be a little crashy at times (My Brothers did have the large 17-inch wheels though.) and the stereo wasn't great. This may not bother you, but I am a huge audiophile so I wasn't impressed with it at all. My Brother had no issues with his apart from his Air-Con pump packing up, which was a pig of a job to do. I'm not aware of the Air-Con pump being a common issue with the Laguna diesels, but if it does happen to you and you don't have the tools/skills to fix it yourself, prepare for a big bill from a garage to repair it.
As for the Focus, these are fantastic cars. I had the pleasure of using a 2009 1.8 5-door model while I searched for another car to buy while my Accord was (and still is!
) off the road, and I loved every second of driving it. It may just be a Focus, but they are seriously underrated. The steering is electric (Only on the Face lift models I believe?) but don't let this put you off. It has great feel, and you can adjust the level of resistance/weight. The ride comfort is pretty nice and certainly good enough for every day driving. There can sometimes be a lot of noise intrusion when going over bumps, and the model I was driving had the smaller 16-inch wheels, so bare that in mind if you buy one with the optional 18/19-inch wheels.
The Gearboxes on these cars are lovely to use. The feel is nothing short of fantastic, providing very smooth yet involving gear changes. The only time I have ever felt a gearbox as nice as this was in my Accord, as Honda have always made nice gearboxes. The Engine was good for a 1.8. It provided plenty of poke and loved to rev, yet was very economical. I can't really think of any common issues on these. I would suggest avoiding the TDCi though. While I know the temptation of effortless torque is hard to resist, bare in mind the TDCi's love to eat injectors for breakfast. Providing your insurance is not too expensive, go for a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol. They are a much better all rounder.
Hopefully that is of some use to you. I can't really think of any suggestions on any other cars to buy. The only think I could suggest is that if you are going to be spending £6000 on a car, don't spend it on a tiny hatchback. Get something larger that would be easier to live with for years to come. A larger car does not necessarily mean a larger insurance premium.
My brother had a 2006 Renault Laguna 120 DCi Estate. It was a lovely car, with great spec and good performance from the Diesel engine. Reliability wise, they are not great but not terrible either. Common issues are the Diesel injectors will pack up and will result in the engine running badly. Can be quite costly to fix.
The Gearbox is not great. The feel is OK, but can be notchy. Also, the gearsets are hand finished when built in the factory. This usually results in noticeable Gearbox whine when doing high speed. Bare in mind though that it is not loud and can easily be ignored, and some cars gearboxes will be louder than others, depending on the mileage and quality of the hand finish. Also, the output shaft on the gearbox sometimes like to split. It's not very common for them to do this, but isn't unheard of. They are pretty nice cars to drive. The seats are comfortable, the steering is good and the clutch is nice. My only issues were the ride can be a little crashy at times (My Brothers did have the large 17-inch wheels though.) and the stereo wasn't great. This may not bother you, but I am a huge audiophile so I wasn't impressed with it at all. My Brother had no issues with his apart from his Air-Con pump packing up, which was a pig of a job to do. I'm not aware of the Air-Con pump being a common issue with the Laguna diesels, but if it does happen to you and you don't have the tools/skills to fix it yourself, prepare for a big bill from a garage to repair it.
As for the Focus, these are fantastic cars. I had the pleasure of using a 2009 1.8 5-door model while I searched for another car to buy while my Accord was (and still is!
) off the road, and I loved every second of driving it. It may just be a Focus, but they are seriously underrated. The steering is electric (Only on the Face lift models I believe?) but don't let this put you off. It has great feel, and you can adjust the level of resistance/weight. The ride comfort is pretty nice and certainly good enough for every day driving. There can sometimes be a lot of noise intrusion when going over bumps, and the model I was driving had the smaller 16-inch wheels, so bare that in mind if you buy one with the optional 18/19-inch wheels. The Gearboxes on these cars are lovely to use. The feel is nothing short of fantastic, providing very smooth yet involving gear changes. The only time I have ever felt a gearbox as nice as this was in my Accord, as Honda have always made nice gearboxes. The Engine was good for a 1.8. It provided plenty of poke and loved to rev, yet was very economical. I can't really think of any common issues on these. I would suggest avoiding the TDCi though. While I know the temptation of effortless torque is hard to resist, bare in mind the TDCi's love to eat injectors for breakfast. Providing your insurance is not too expensive, go for a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol. They are a much better all rounder.
Hopefully that is of some use to you. I can't really think of any suggestions on any other cars to buy. The only think I could suggest is that if you are going to be spending £6000 on a car, don't spend it on a tiny hatchback. Get something larger that would be easier to live with for years to come. A larger car does not necessarily mean a larger insurance premium.
You should be careful Tomba. That's twice (maybe more?) that you have posted pictures of VOB mods, which you know is against the rules. While I don't have an issue with it, you are pushing your luck.
I would hate to see you get banned mate.
I would hate to see you get banned mate.
Sounds great! I've never S1 cars before. I will let you know how the unlocking goes once it has downloaded! 
Peugeot 207 - CRUSH
Renault Clio Mk3 - CRUSH
Citroen C2 - CRUSH
Ruined the game I know, but there all pretty dreadful cars, maybe with the exception of the clio....
Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Toyota Corolla AE86
Honda Accord Type-R
Honda NSX Type-R - Live
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) - Crush
Toyota Supra - Crush
Next:
Subaru Impreza 22B
Ford Escort Cosworth
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) - Crush
Toyota Supra - Crush
Next:
Subaru Impreza 22B
Ford Escort Cosworth
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Sorry, I meant to say what DejaVu said in the sense that it will fail after 2012 M.O.T regs come into affect.
And I'm pretty sure it applies to both dipped and main beams, but could be wrong. I will ask my Brother next time I speak to him as he is a M.O.T tester.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but could the Police not screw you over for this (Providing the Police Officer knows what he is doing?).
My friend had his Aprillia RS125 MOT'ed, and then cut back the tip of the exhaust a few days later so it didn't droop down. He got pulled over one night, as a Police Officer spotted this. By UK law, the tip of 2-Stroke exhausts are meant to point slightly towards the road, so that any oil particles spat out don't hit cars windscreens behind you as that could obviously prove lethal in the rain.
I wonder if that same could apply to cars and H.I.D's etc.
If you fit H.I.D's, your car will not pass an M.O.T with them fitted due to the fact they are not at full brightness until a few seconds after being turned on. The M.O.T tester will fail your car straight away.
If you were to fit a projector lens or Xenons, your car would also FAIL it's next M.O.T unless you fit some sort of cleaning setup (i.e blades, jets etc.) and Automatic level adjustment control, which is a lot of work to do.
If your cars really that bad at producing decent light, I would suggest fitting some better bulbs first. Apart from that, maybe try growing up a little. At least the money you will save from the H.I.D kit can go towards a better car in the future, although I would probably recommend some driving tuition first.
If you were to fit a projector lens or Xenons, your car would also FAIL it's next M.O.T unless you fit some sort of cleaning setup (i.e blades, jets etc.) and Automatic level adjustment control, which is a lot of work to do.
If your cars really that bad at producing decent light, I would suggest fitting some better bulbs first. Apart from that, maybe try growing up a little. At least the money you will save from the H.I.D kit can go towards a better car in the future, although I would probably recommend some driving tuition first.
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Not bad, but needs some work like mentioned above.
1. Personally, I think it would look better with the "BOSS DESIGN" text removed.
2. The heater fans need to be moved more into the center.
3. Why are the doors handles on the wrong side?? They need to be the other way round, so that the handle is near the dashboard. I thought most people knew this?
1. Personally, I think it would look better with the "BOSS DESIGN" text removed.
2. The heater fans need to be moved more into the center.
3. Why are the doors handles on the wrong side?? They need to be the other way round, so that the handle is near the dashboard. I thought most people knew this?
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