Recent content by chrisby

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    Turbo problem

    Yep, filter was replaced with a genuine one shortly after I purchased the car just under 2 years ago
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    Turbo problem

    Righty chaps, any clue to this problem.. Just need to be pointed in the right direction to this problem. Had it for a little while but basically when accelerating from cold I will get the em light on and will go into limp mode. If I gradually accelerate it's fine... Can't remember the code it...
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    Braking system in the 2.2 diesel Accord

    The first thing i did to my accord was to uprate the brakes, i couldnt believe how unresponsive they were. I upgraded to drilled and grooved disc with ebc black front and rear. The improvement was much needed and i have no squeaking or noise from them. Was a good upgrade and well needed for my...
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    Rear splitter for tourer

    Thats exactly what i thought, just had to confirm it as i didnt want to buy it and it doesnt fit properly. Does anyone know where to get any body parts for the tourer?
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    Found my wheels now for tyres, suggestions?

    Few good suggestions cheers chaps, i know theres tons and tons of tyres out there on the market, thats what makes it so hard to decide.. Keep them comming though as i havent bought them yet B)
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    Plasti dip anyone?

    Sorry posted twice with my crappy blackberry tablet.. Please delete this post mods
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    Plasti dip anyone?

    Yes, got to be the genuine stuff, as for the chaved up skyline, thats probably done with rattle cans with the stuff.. Read a few threads on the interwebs with people using rattle cans. Was thinking of getting the proper spray gun as it isnt too much money, from what ive read its the actual paint...
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    Plasti dip anyone?

    As the ***le says, anyone tried it or know someone that has? Is it anygood? I mean the proper u.s.a plasti dip not the cheap chinese or wherever they are made wanabe copy paints. Seen a few vids on it and it looks pretty good stuff, might get a sprayer and give it a try if it is anygood
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    Matte Royal Purple Vinyl Wrap

    I love them both, they look awesome!!! U got skills there B)
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    Rear splitter for tourer

    Seen a couple of type s rear splitters on egay and wondered if they would fit my accord tourer prefacelift? Messaged one guy and he doesnt know but found another and it says in the listing that it does, both say they are a genuine part but the saloon and the tourer bumpers are different. Just...
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    Found my wheels now for tyres, suggestions?

    Just after my last post about et ratings, ive found my wheels now i need tyres.. Was looking at yokohama parada2 or falken 914.. Reviews about Paradas seem to be not that great but i love the tread pattern and the falkens seem to be the best bet and cheaper for an all round tyre. Should i go for...
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    Et rating?

    Cheers for that guys, i had a feeling they wouldnt fit properly and the guy i spoke to said they would without any problems..lol Will go with a 40 offset then as my lowest guideline. I have pentas on but fancied a change, something abit more look at me but not Too much Many thanks for ur help B)
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    Allow diesel engine to idle before switching off?

    I do try to do this but sometimes when ur late(like i am) its a bit hard to do...lol I always drive carefully when first running her up until shes warm then i can give it a bit more welly if needed. Ive always had turbo timers on my last cars but is this possible on the accord? Is there a...
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    Et rating?

    Hi all, i have searched but i really cant find much about this subject. I have seen a set of wheels im interested in and im not sure if they will fit or not. The company says they will but the et rating is 30, will these fit my accord tourer with that rating? I thought our offset was 45-50mm on...
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    Clay bar in the rain

    At work i always claybar with autosmart reglaze, works a treat! When we had a couple of contractor valeters in they would wash the car, then claybar to remove the tar, to be honest it was the first time ive ever seen that done, i thought they had a black clay bar but then realised what they...
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