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    Function and Form

    Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these coil-overs from the US. Function and Form Type-1 Coil Over Kit £375 for all 4 corners + £200 shipping + 22% Vat + handling = £700 which still makes them look like a good deal, and I reckon 2 kits could bring the shipping down...
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    Of course, photos will be forthcoming !! Here's my current drive 2003 MG ZT-T+ 190 Another recent drive: 95 AMG C36 280HP hand built screaming I6, a real supercar from the heady days before MB bought AMG and it became a badge engineering company. Also had it's big brother E36 too.
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    where to buy nice budget tyres

    Camskill are great but if you want similar prices but with the option to get them fitted locally, BlackCircles have a nationwide fitting network. E.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 for £104.59, fitted with no gripes from your local tyre shop. Find one near you here
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    Thanks for the vote of confidence toffie_pie, I went and had a look and she's a really nice one. Very straight, nice colour combination, and very clean and well kept interior. I ended up trading in the wife's 07 Civic for a good price, and negotiated a new set of rear tyres, a body care kit...
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    Yeah, I was thinking of a Gen 8 but I only do 4000 miles a year driving to the station every day and I like the Gen 7 so I think this is right for me. Speaking of other cars and their failure rates this article I read recently when researching my next buy completely blew my mind: German cars...
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    I've thought about this but really a need an auto to calm me down a little so I think I'll actually get better mileage with the autobox. I tend to drive manuals like I'm riding a sports bike so they see more revs than when I'm driving an auto. An auto always seems a little less urgent to me, so...
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    Thanks Stu, pretty much what I expected, sounds like there's nothing untoward to be worried about specifically.
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    Advice for Newbie buying a 2.4 EX

    Hi Guys, I just joined today as I always like to get the low down on any new purchase from the experts on a forum like this before I pull the trigger on a new purchase. I've been toying with buying a CDTI but have resolved I don't do enough miles to warrant it right now so have my eyes on a...
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