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Thanks Goldie - that's great - puts my mind at rest - cheers . .

Hi all - can you guys help with a general question? I'm changing the discs and pads on a 2005 Daihatsu Charade - (don't ask) - and I'm working somewhat blind as there is no Haynes and I can't track down a workshop manual online either!! The pads are worn at an angle and I think this is because one of the caliper pins is sticking? - which I will clean and lubricate. Anyway - also - there are no screws holding the disc to the hub and I was wondering if this was normal - or whether they've been lost/left out at some point? There also doesn't seem to be much thread in the hub, so if I had them, not sure they would hold the discs on anyway. The brakes have been hideously noisy, so something obviously isn't right - any thoughts please? Cheers in advance.

Oh great - more expense then. Maybe I'll tackle it - if the sodding summer ever starts as I have no garage!! I'll get a diagnosis though and see where that goes. Thanks for your help . .

Is that expensive or diy? Not a 172 - just a hum-drum 1.4 sport . .

Hi all Apologies for lowering the tone by asking about a Clio - but can anyone help !! It's starting making a nasty whirring noise. Initially, it did it sporadically whilst coasting - in gear, with the clutch depressed. It now whirrs with the car in neutral with the clutch up OR depressed. It's also started doing it during general driving and bumps etc seem to affect it - as it will stop momentarily, then start again. Any ideas - it's sound expensive to me?? Thanks all

VR6 | Aqua Blue | Eastbourne Price: £3250 Description: Hi all Thinking of selling my 95 VR6 in Aqua Blue. I've had it for about 10 years since 67K - it now has 102K miles on it. Chains, top end rebuild, 263 Schimmel cams, lightened flywheel and a remap have all been done on the car - so the engine is super smooth. It also has had recent new brakes, and recent new tyres. Over time it has had a polished throttle body fitted, a K&N panel filter, Koni top adjustable shocks with H&R springs and Eibach anti-roll bars - plus the more common headlamp loom and wipers upgrade, clear side repeaters and is fittled with solitude alloys. Perhaps the best bit is the cream electrically adjustable and heated leather recaros which sit perfectly with the blue bodywork. Electrics all work although the sunroof can be temparamental, spoiler works as should, remote locking no longer used. Bodywork - the car is solid and looks good but some of the lacquer is lifting in isolated places - but is not hiding rust - aside from that looks presentable and drives beautifully. It has short tax and MOT - however, I will be getting a new MOT shortly, so it will have a full year. Considering the engine work and the spec, - (full leather electric interior which I understand is sought after and valuable) - I'm looking for £3,250.00 Pictures are here: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?56679-Martin-s-Corrado-(finally-adding-pics-after-10-years-ownership)-Lazy-!! More pics can be found here: http://s1291.beta.photobucket.com/user/moners/library/ Thanks. Martin

Thanks Bristolbaron. So - I would say the paint isn't bad and is not hiding rust. Considering the spec/interior and recent engine work I was thinking it would be up to £3.5K perhaps?

Hi all Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this. The for sale forum would seem to be best but I am really just trying to get an idea on price. Thinking of selling my 95 VR6 in Aqua Blue. I've had it for 10 years since 67K - it now has 102K miles on it. Chains, top end rebuild, 263 Schimmel cams, lightened flywheel and a remap have all been done on the car - so the engine is super smooth. It also has had recent new brakes, and recent new tyres. Over time it has had a polished throttle body fitted, a K&N panel filter, Koni top adjustable shocks with H&R springs and Eibach anti-roll bars - plus the more common headlamp loom and wipers upgrade, clear side repeaters and is fittled with solitude alloys. Perhaps the best bit is the cream electrically adjustable and heated leather recaros which sit perfectly with the blue bodywork. Electrics all work although the sunroof can be temparamental, spoiler works as should, remote locking no longer used. Bodywork - the car is solid and looks good but some of the lacquer is lifting in isolated places - aside from that looks presentable and drives beautifully. Considering the spec - (full leather electric interior which I understand is sought after and valuable) - anyone have an idea of value for the car? Of course I appreciate it is difficult to state without seeing the car, but a guideline as a start point would be useful. Pictures are here: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?56679-Martin-s-Corrado-(finally-adding-pics-after-10-years-ownership)-Lazy -!! Thanks everyone in advance. Martin

Saw this on ebay . . . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-fiesta-mk1-Classic-hotrod-convertible-custom-project-/251128459856?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a786c3250

Hmm - I've had the light problem for some time and previous checks never showed any fault codes related to battery. From memory, an ABS fault was shown and cleared but the light issue quickly returned - no battery fault though.

Hi all. So I know the ABS light staying on is a common problem - and has been with my VR for ages. Usually, it stays on all the time, unless I drive a good distance, turn the ignition off - then back on again - and the light goes out - (have used this technique to get through MOTs !). Anyway - recently replaced the battery as it kept going flat - and the problem seems to have gone. This seems to be more than coincidence - and hopefully will help others?? By the way - the "fix" hasn't coincided with the recent hot weather as when I put the battery on, we were still in the miserable dampness of a British late Springtime . .

N reg Blue storm parked up by the football ground in Lower Meads today - was cross with myself as I'd parked a few yards up the road rather than next to it!! - Then saw it again driving past the station.

Driving back from my parents on Saturday at about 4.30 - 6 ish I saw three Cs on the opposite carriaqgeway during the journey. Ok - so the journey was 100 miles - (Watford to Eastbourne) - but 3 on that trip is a record spot for me. Note - I wasn't driving so was able to scan oncoming traffic for the whole journey - what a sad old b****** I really am . . .

Hi all - an update. Now have a matching set of 4 new tyres and the car feels back to normal and handling great again. Seems it was an easy solution - though slightly expensive - but what cost good grip and safety eh?? Thanks for all your help everyone.