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nice one, they look good just need the 50 notes spare

just ordered a new switch from stealers, 20 notes.

have you seen what prices passat w8 are knocking out at sub 10K for a 275 bhp Q car. Be ideal for a commute and with some subtle mods would look cool as I'm tempted by one if I could afford it

vr6storm, what I thought! bloomin nice motor

cheers guys, Jim, thats the exact situation thrown in with an iffy idle when its been sat in traffic. Phil, beginning to think that cleaning the ISV won't make to much difference anyway, I am thinking that there must be a problem on the throttle side of things, the idle is "perfect", e.g. no hunting, just low at 500 ish rpm when warm. I am beginning to think about the TPS which may be throwing out the whole idle/overun situation. What do you think? Supercharged, cleaned battery terminals and connections this weekend, need to get the battery off (well rusted on) to clean the main earth. Also, bit of an update. Car wouldn't start at all last night after work, getting good volts from the battery so ruled out a flat battery. Was getting really annoyed so I cranked the key in the ignition much harder than I would do normally, to my surprise the cheeky git started! When I got home I whipped the cover off the steering column and checked the connections to the ignition, all seemed ok. Since then it has started first time and driven much smoother except for the 15 minute traffic jam when the idle dropped. However it was much better than yesterday... If the ignition switch is on the blink what other effects would this have when the car is running? (not sure if this is a really dumb question :oops:) Now off to do some searches! Andrew

the other option a new un then Phil?

it doesnt so much stall, as just straight cuts out, there is no juddering or lurching like you'd just past your test! its really strange and really facking me off, I keep thinking about the damn car and its getting me severely annoyed in work. I either want to drive it off a cliff or throw money at it (which I don't have) on big brakes, rims and tyres and a comprehensive run over by Vince... I don't suppose Vince has a twin brother who lives up north and is equally skilled? Can anyone recommend anyone?

yeah just been reading about cleaning the ISV, think that needs to be the first port of call. With the above in mind would there be any other side effects that may be apparent, the car does seem to be running quite rich although I am not sure if MPG is worse or not (25 mpg over a 12 mile run to work??) the car is in dire need of a service, I guess it needs some good loving! How much is a new ISV if the worst comes ?

cheers mate, appreciate it

the engine dies when overunning, ie off throttle appraoaching the roundabout. I was under the impression that the screw is linked to the ISV. If the screw isn't set right the engine swings under and cuts out? "i know nothing, I from barcelona" :D

Hey Going over a roundabout this morning and my car totally cut out (not stalled), as I am also having some starting problems I papped myself. Managed to start it whilst going around the roundabout (no PAS as engine was off) just managed to avoid the kerb and some other traffic!!!! I had a similar problem a while ago and got mechanic mate to adjust the idle screw, I'm thinking this is the problem again, however looking at the throttle there is several screws and I don't know which one it is! Can anyone help? I asssume this procedure is correct for adjusting it... Anything else I should know? Cheers

too apart my drivers side door to fix annoying rattle (are they contagious?) on the electric window, fixed quite easily which was a brucie! Went to get the cleaning products out of the shed, heard thunder in the distance so decided against washing it and opened a beer instead!

the thicker rubber bits are fine on mine, its just the spongey bit on the inside which is looking a bit rubbish. Can you buy this seperately or a they all kinda "as one"?

is it going to be on a track? can we all come?

bally - tell me about the brembos mate, nightmare or what. Can the s2 calipers from g-werks run bigger discs than 280 (or is is 288?) or is that the max? what kind of power do ppl think + 300mm brakes are needed?

nice work you missed a spot ;)

i've just bought a house a few months ago, having an alarm on the house didn't make a difference to the insurance prob for the same reason as bc mentioned, people don't react to alarms nowadays :(

i've tracked my C once before, would be keen to do it again if the right kind of day could be organised Welcome to the Forum! Andrew

as with any car you will get people commenting on "pub talk" about different marques. I love TVRs and have read enough about them to be confident that I will own one in the future. Persuading an insurance company may be a different matter :lol:

thats a photoshop! ;)

.Rich., don't know mate, think mine is on the blink as mine cut out on a roundabout this morning. No PAS, on a roundabout, with a freelander bearing down on me. i papped myself big time!

sounds a bit like a TPS (throttle position sensor) this may explain the coasting when changing gear as its letting too much air(??) through which is causing revs to drop and the engine cut out? anyone else any advice?

Ian this sounds like a piece of pi$$. Expect it will be ready for the end of summer. ;) :lol: Good Luck!

comfort would always win for me, both rims look good. Personalyl, I prefer the new ones

why not do each corner a different colour ? :lol: