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[xtriple]

I got a rattle can made up for the Mazda (went to Mazda expecting the genuine kit and it was from a paint supplier in Exeter, whinged a bit and was given a load of clear and other bits to make up for it) to paint one of the mudflaps which was the wrong colour. It was a perfect match, sprayed really well and looks 'factory' even to my super OCD eyes.

[tooSavvy]

 

I'll see how much the dealer ones are, they were helpful last time I asked them for a part reference, can't hurt to ask and check the oil grade at the same time.

Toyota have an ElectronicPartsGuide...

 

Whack in your VIN & see your build spec!

 

TS

[gm]

Those vans that have twin tyres on the back axle - is it two wheels fitted to each hub or two tyres fitted onto an extra wide wheel ? do the two tyres inflate independently ? no reason for asking other than idle curiosity

[steveo3002]

seperate wheels and tyres

[Heidel_Kakao]

What was the first car to be roffled on this site? Also what has been the most expensive roffle ticket? I got to idly wondering this stuff the other day now that I have attained my first roffle win.

[andy18s]

Those vans that have twin tyres on the back axle - is it two wheels fitted to each hub or two tyres fitted onto an extra wide wheel ? do the two tyres inflate independently ? no reason for asking other than idle curiosity

2 separate wheels with a massive offset

[Snipes]

Also one wheel fitted “normally”and it’s twin “inside out”. All 6 wheels are the same.

Sometimes they have funky valve extensions that turn through 90 degrees and poke out the wheel so you can inflate both wheels (inner/outer) without having to remove a wheel.

[phil_lihp]

Hi aces have two options for oil filters - a small one and a big one

 

I spoke to my local Toyota dealer, a genuine one is £20 which is a little pricey but not exceptional and the same part number (90915-30002-8T if you're taking notes here) comes up at similar prices on eBay.  Worth a go, it's a small price to pay for protecting the engine properly and he said it is quite a large filter.  I must remember to ask about oil grades, ECP's site gives various options including 10W40 and 15W40, the Mobil website says 0W40 or 5W40!  Hopeless.  Between the filter and oil grade it seems quite likely the poor thing's running on the wrong filter and oil grade so I will be careful to get it right this time.

[drum]

What was the first car to be roffled on this site? Also what has been the most expensive roffle ticket? I got to idly wondering this stuff the other day now that I have attained my first roffle win.

Fairly sure it was Wilson Shitpeas but can't remember the car.

[robinmasters]

Plug gap looks about 3 times as big on the old plugs, no wonder it was having issues.

Do you still have to gap plugs, or do new ones wear it in other ways before the gap goes out of spec?

[The Moog]

Where is the username thread that explains why people picked their names here?

[3VOM]

Do you still have to gap plugs, or do new ones wear it in other ways before the gap goes out of spec?

I think you should check them but in most cases they are right for most applications "out of the box".

[bramz7]

Something I've always wanted to know.

 

Is there actually any difference between a Citroen ZX and Peugeot 306, handling and ride wise? I know the latter probably had better interior materials and driving position though.

 

Any answer (s) appreciated.

[andy18s]

Completely dependent on the driver really

One guys fun with lift off oversteer can be someone else's loose back end......

Hth lol

[Jazoli]

Something I've always wanted to know.

 

Is there actually any difference between a Citroen ZX and Peugeot 306, handling and ride wise? I know the latter probably had better interior materials and driving position though.

 

Any answer (s) appreciated.

 

Not really, I had a ZX Volcane and a 306 XSi and they were very similar, both equally adjustable with the throttle which is unusual on a fwd car, I had some linglong death rings fitted to the rear of the 306 and the wife spun it twice on the way home due to lift off oversteer at 20mph, put them on the front and they were fine, the 306 was(is) a fantastic looking car, the ZX was meh.....

[Guest Hooli]

Do you still have to gap plugs, or do new ones wear it in other ways before the gap goes out of spec?

 

Some of those multi-fire plugs can't be regapped but normal ones still wear in the traditional way. The electrode burns down & opens the gap over time.

[Anthony]

Something I've always wanted to know.

 

Is there actually any difference between a Citroen ZX and Peugeot 306, handling and ride wise? I know the latter probably had better interior materials and driving position though.

 

Any answer (s) appreciated.

Yes - it's not night and day by any means, but there is a noticeable difference.

 

ZX is lighter for the equivalent spec and has different suspension geometry, and usually with slightly softer spring and/or anti-roll bar rates compared to a 306. I'd need to double check, but from memory ZX's are slightly shorter and narrower wheelbase as well compared to a 306.

 

Even though I own a 306 these days, I in many ways prefer the early ZX to drive - it feels much closer to a 309 in many ways, a little lighter on its toes and less inert than a 306. It sounds odd given that it was only released a couple of years or so before the 306, but it feels (and arguably looks) like a generation older car.

 

Xsara's are much closer to a 306 - especially later facelift (1997-on) 306's - in terms of how they drive and feel, IMO anyway.

[chaseracer]

Did someone on here have an ex-banger-rally 850 estate in blue/white/amusing* stickers?  It was parked next to me at the Tollgate on the Holyhead Road in Coventry earlier.

[Guest Hooli]

I think someone on here sold it yeah.

[andy18s]

That'll be Sutty's touring car rep.

[chaseracer]

Then we were enjoying a Stonehouse carvery in the same place without realising it!

[twosmoke300]

Do you still have to gap plugs, or do new ones wear it in other ways before the gap goes out of spec?

Yes ! The exceptions are , as mentioned above , the multi electrode ones or if the part no has a number suffix . I.e. A ZFR5J isn't pre gapped but a ZFR5J 11 is gapped to 1.1mm out of the box .

[Noel Tidybeard]

i wouldn't want to try and gap some iridium ones either

[SiC]

I don't think you're supposed to gap iridium ones. I seem to remember reading it on a box of them one time...

[Heidel_Kakao]

If you have driving other cars cover does the car need to have it's own separate insurance policy for you to be able to drive it? Just been reminded of a conversation at the bus museum where this was discussed.

[DodgeRover]

Some policies say that the vehicle to be driven must have a current policy in force on it. Others don't, in the later case take a copy of your policy with you in case you get stopped

[Guest Hooli]

Plus they must have their own insurance to be taxed now, so the only place you could legally drive a car without it's own insurance would be to/from a MOT.

[The Moog]

The continuous insurance closed that loophole sadly.

[Ghosty]

Regarding 740/940: well, they’re the same car really, difference is engines, interiors and the front end.

There are plenty more 940s around in various states of repair and maybe slightly cheaper than 700s. Don’t know anything about them though.

If you get a 700, go for a 2.3 GLE auto, preferably pre-cat as they end up with 110bhp afterwards, which is a bit shit for a car of that size. There’s a multitude of reasons to get a 2.3 GLE.

Interior trim is mostly tied to what paint was specified and few colours had options so you can’t afford to be too fussy about that.

I’ll edit on a link to my ‘tell me about’ thread shortly.

[SherpaMog]

WBOD ? Please enlighten.