Recent content by Anakin

Just been for a drive, up before most of the Lycra, the Cheshire side of the Cat and Fiddle probably has the best tarmac in Cheshire! Bit of heel and toe practice on the twisties, even sticking to the speed limit the bends are good fun. Jodrell Bank in the Valley bellow.

Bit of dayglow fitted, can be easily spotted upsidedown in a hedge now.

I had to file these down the other day to get them out. Long socket over the abs sensor then a gentle tap with a hammer.

I like the AutoAlex Cars, reminds me a bit of old top gear, far better than that 2 northern fools recently. Humblemechanic is an interesting watch for VAG stuff, watched a vid on the Haldex on the mk 8 golf R what a bit of kit!

had mine done 2 years ago on about the same millage, belts and dephaser were due. I found a set of 197 cams and had them done @ Birchdown along with belts. Mapped at EFI in runcorn. 191.4bhp and 170lbs/ft It done a few Cadwells and Oulton parks since :)

I take it these are no longer available from Renault? Does anyone know a part number or after market ones? Don't fancy paying £500 PMS one.

Off to collect a rear beam today, fix the wonkey rear alignment of mine.

Richard was very good, good comunication when booking in (via FB messenger). Very proffesional when I arrived, explained what he had done etc. Car felt great on the way home. Happy to recommend!

Had my Car Corner Weighted and aligned @Tuned-UK in wrexham. 972kg with half a tank. It seems I need a new rear Beam, rear toe is 6.3mm left and 3.4mm right. Looking for a straight one ...

I have a cheapish Kieder one, I use it manly for wheel nuts as I'm lazy. Does the job great.

Wanted to give my gearbox a bit of a clean before putting it back in. Needed to cover the hole where the Diff is, Picked up a Lid from the chineese take away (won ton soup), to try, what do you know, Perfect fit. That's good init

Wanted to give my gearbox a bit of a clean before putting it back in. Needed to cover the hole where the Diff is, Picked up a Lid from the chineese take away (won ton soup), to try, what do you know, Perfect fit. That's good init

Mine did it with a RS tuner map on, Chris at EFI had to remove it for me before he could map mine. Doesn't do it now, that my experience. I suppose it could depend on the map, guessing this might not be a good way to determine cams then. I have the receipt for the works fitting them from...

I have 197 cams, the only easy difference to spot is that I don't have the 5k rpms "power boost" that it had stock.