Twigman

I donated directly to Keith's own paypal account

no probs here

It just reinforces the splitter mentality that Dan & Stu etc seemed to have. Yes I know dan has nothing to do with it anymore... They don't seem interested in it being a club. There is no sense of community. It all feels a bit cold.

There is a far greater sense of community over here than over there. Here feels like a proper club and is a bit like your local. There feels more like a business, sort of like hanging out at Maccyd's. Edit - my only gripe with this board is that my avater isn't animated like over there....

i ma certainly feeling a far more enthusiast atmosphere here than there.It seems like a more knowledgable crowd. And they do things over here, take BHP as an example.

Dave i have already PM'd keith asking if he has a paypal account that might receive donations. that way Paypal would only take fees the once, rather than have fees both ways.

Ok so the Mazda6 is due servicing and MOT (and tax) so took it along for a preservice checkup to see what parts need ordering. I knew it had a problem with a plastic undertray after getting it half ripped off going through a flood so needed things checking out. My wallet will regret it as the thing requires new pads and discs all round (I kinda knew this already but hoped there'd be enough for MOT), new tyres all round ( I knew this too)....new undertray (I knew this)...new fuel tank protection panel (damaged by lack of functioning undertray - news to me) new wiper blades (really? are you sure?) plus one of the brake calipers apparently needs stripping and cleaning (looks OK to me tbh).... So to get through this service and MOT will put a hole in my wallet in excess of a grand - then there's tax to pay on top.

he really only wants someone to take them away. initially he was offering FOC

He has a TRD rear for sale too i think but of course that demands the quad pipes doesn't it?

I see you are not alone...some fella on the other board has done it too: http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/uploads/1209/10169348_705861576144691_8907118588862273895_n.jpg

Rob yes i did - they are normally very reasonably priced. i took it to them as the broken panel, which came half off as a result of driving through deep flood water a few months back, is only available through Mazda. The discs and pads seem a little dear, mind, and I could do them myself but do not have the time (nor the inclination). Tyres I shall get from local discount tyre shop - I intended to change them anyway. It works out around £300 for the tyres ( £75 a corner from cheapo tyre place round the corner) plus £188 for the scheduled service (want to maintain the service record which is electronic) They want over £400 for the discs and pads and another £60 to strip and clean and reseal the caliper £75 for the undertray panel and another £55 for the other panel they say is busted plus £39 for the MOT OUCH OUCH OUCH I will suck it up - just means I won't be able to spend anything more on the 86 for a couple of months - (i do have some audio already paid for on the way so that will keep me busy) oh and then quoted me something stupid like £27 for the wiper blades WTF?

Could anyone explain or show me how to remove the interior door handle trims please?

thanks all ...so the window/doorlock control/mirror control panel....that comes away with the door card does it? I assume it has a plug into the loom behind does it? - that I will need to disconnect Sorry for all the dumb questions but forewarned is forearmed as they say

Just seen a vid on youtube confirming..... doing my homework before my audio install.....

The silver bits? They just pull off? They feel a bit fragile to be doing that! Are you sure?

Are you considering slamming it sideways into a wall?

I put these on mine 225/40-18 and they feel really planted

I am most impressed with your level headed approach. I really don't think i would be able to hold it together the way you have over the last few days. I would have been in bits. I hope you manage to source all the parts at affordable prices and that the chassis really is straight and that your pride and joy recovers to full health soon. Good luck Keith

Can't believe how clean and shiny my car looks It's not quite like that today having parked under a tree all day yesterday and got dripped with sap

What's so wrong with drilled discs? My motorbikes have all had drilled discs. I've never known of or heard of a bike disc cracking.

Hello everyone At last i fitted my TWS T66-F wheels today! I think they look smashing - centre caps may be fitted later - not sure if should be black or silver.

Fitted chrome tuner nuts and black centre caps today:

Got any centre caps?

Very smart!

Voted none in all categories Stickers are for racing cars and only wear a sticker if you are getting paid to do it