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Considering putting up my storm for sale in the very near future. There are a few bodywork issues (some minor dings, rust spots and not so minor ding in the rear wing). Would like to know peoples views on whether you think it would be wise to bring the bodywork up to scratch before selling or sell it as is and let people see the car "warts and all" so they know exactly what they are getting. Am sitting here unable to make a decision which way to go. Any tips welcome!

Hi Can anyone tell me what the bolts that hold the stub axle on are supposed to be torqued to? Saw the item in knowledge base but it didnt really tell me what the stub axle bolts should set to. Thanks in advance. Steve

mention for StueyB aux water pumb arrived perfectly packaged and was sold at a fair price. A++++

OK had my first major failure on the Storm. Starter motor just died, turns out the main power feed from the solinoid to the actual motor has just corroded away to nothing. Got the starter out and had it refurbed by a local person. Problem now is I just can get the upper starter motor bold back in, this bolt is the really long one that appears to go into the engin mount too. The thread just does not want to take even thought the thread if perfect. It appears that the alignment is just a tiny bit out. Any one with any tips or advice on how to get this f*cking blot back into the hole.

Hopefully this will affect a lot of you folks, just got the renewal for the Storm through. 326 GBP down from 506 GBP last year, 200 GBP excess and up in not so sunny dundee. ok. i'm an old git with load of NCB but I am thinking/hoping this is the effect of the rebanding they were talking about recently for cars.

just had the renewal from my broker for my Storm, initally it was to be £545, he called and it is now only going to be £375 fully comp & protected NCD. Now that a result !! Old git (42) with no-claims discount for ever. Actual company is NIG and it is just my local broker

Couldnt believe it, yesterday driving along East Dock Street in the centre of Dundee saw a mirror image of my blue storm coming towards me. I drive on for about another 2 miles and pass by a green storm parked up in Broughty Ferry. 3 Storms in 5 minutes within about 2 miles of each other, and this wasnt even an organised meet. So much for the exclusivity that i wanted when i bought her !!!!

I have had my Storm for a month now and this is the same kind of noise that i am getting. Only happens in 1st gear when moving off. Seems to more noticable when coming away from an uphill junction. Cant seem to pin it down, no apparent slippage. Has nobody got to the bottom of this in the past?

likewise no rush from me. just as and when. cheers

yes, a pix of the just badge before painting and one of the finished article would be interesting. if price is ok and quality ok then i would be up for a couple of them, to swap with my original before some "thieving gypsy bast*rd" tamperferes with it.

yeah that's what i was thinking, k&n panel filter and the big F**king holes drilled in the airbox. Seen some pix on here showing what/where should be drilled. Thanx for the offer of assist Timmo. Steve

they are quoting for one for the 1.8 16v, its the same part no as the 2.0 16v. so thanks for the pointer. steve

Thought last reply was taking the pi*s, the link should be for .co.uk, the .com is for the bleedin game. Thanks for the pointer anyway mate. Steve

Anyone got the partnumber for the K & N Panel Filter for a 1.8 16v

Can anyone give me any pointers in the most sensible upgrades to 1.8 16v. Looking to get better grunt low down the rev range, better accelleration etc etc etc. But dont want to alter the car from standard too much, but a wee bit more poke would be nice.