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Questions...questions... Can anyone tell me how quickly a dvd can be encoded to xvid these days on decent hardware? Reason i ask is that i'm loosing patience getting my library onto my media streaming server and am looking for a faster way...currently i encode using the works laptop...

Spotted...at Dyce airport roundabout this morning @ 7:30?

Doing a bit of research on mk1 springs; - Are mk2 the same fitment between 172 and non 172? - For non 172 lowering springs does a claimed 60mm drop really drop it 60mm? Thanks in advance!

I'm wanting to build a HTPC for under the telly so i can play films accross my network from a server in the loft...thats no problem but i have a question about the wireless bandwidth i'll need; Given that the HTPC will effectively be opening a DVD ISO accross the network would 108MBPS (i.e...

Hi, i'm about to split my raid setup out of my desktop into a dedicated machine, using freenas/naslite or similar linux based utilities. Question tho; i've heard mention of these protocols limiting the maximum file that can be transferred (maybe to about 2 or 4Gb) so i just want to know...

Mate, if you are just browsing the site without logging on can you have a look at your PMs? I haven't recevied the decat yet and it been nearly a week....just want to check if you got it posted or if theres been a delay which i don't know about? Thanks!

Does anyone know if the bore of all non 16v exhaust systems is the same? I'm think of replaceing the centre section of my 1.4 with that of 1.2 as some of those didn't have a centre box. Thanks

I'm nae really into games but my workmate is selling one of these new nintendoo things; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270065974956

I'm thinking of getting TV screen (on a motorised HU) installed in the car but all this stuff is rather new to me - can anyone tell me what i'd need (component wise) to watch tv/dvd/have sat nav in my car? Ideally i'm looking for info on - prices - best units Thanks in advance!

As above, what springs give the greatest drop for the non-16vs? I'm tempted by coilovers but don't know if i can justify the cost TBH...if i can get a decent drop with just springs i'd do that...i have 16v springs are on atm but it's not down low enough so just need a wee bit more! Anyone...

Folks, going to be putting an RSI lump into my car soon and i'm looking into gearboxes. The lump will come with an RSI box but my 1.2 item is on far less milage (40k) - i know the 1.2 will fit but will it handle the power and what affect will it have ofnaccleration etc? My 1.2 is a JB1...

Approximately how much would a garage take to do an engine swap on my mk1 1.2? It'd be a straight rip-the-old-1.2-out, lob the new RSI in...no pfaffing with parts replacement etc. Opinions....

What aftermarket chips/piggybacks/ECUs can remove rev limiters? Prices, links and personal opinions appreciated! Thanks

Last week i ordered a cambelt kit for my car using the part number in my (old) copy of dialogies and unfortunately i appear to have been given a different part going by the number on the box! Can someone tell me if i have actually been given the correct part (i.e. the part number i used has...

As above, can someone post pics of theirs? Ideally need pics of the butterfly itself, how it mounts, plus ISCV (if you have one)...a quick jot down of the butterfly size would also be a great help! Cheers!

A few questions; - On a 1.2 8V DIET engine - whats involved/would be required to completely remove the rev limit? - On a 1.2 8v, what is the max (roughly) rpm will the rocker assembly cope with? - How much would it cost to have a dcoe manifold made up if there isn't one currently...

As above, where is it? For a mk1 1.2 Cliosport member so if there is any discounts please say! :-)

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZu33db (Mine)

Hi, i'm away to lower my car again this weekend and a bit bothered about tyre wear due to the amount of camber its running atm and and by how much it will increase. This being the case, i'm considering whacking on some of these camber bolts but can someone explain how they work? Also, the...

What suspension does a kangoo have...i.e. does it shared components with any clio? Could it be lowered with say, clio shocks/springs?

Righto folks, i've got my mk1 1.2 8v lowered on -35mm 16v springs but it isn't quite as low as 16v would be (obviously becuase my car is a good bit lighter). I want to go lower so am getting 16v -50mm springs...my question is will these lower the car any more and by roughly how much given...

Spotted today, 8:45-ish at the small roundabout before the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre. That red 1.2 that passed behind you narrowly missing clipping your bumper was me! lol

Finally got the 1.2 into a reasonable state now... Things i've changed for the better; - 16v front shocks with -35m springs, - 16v front hubs, - 16v steering wheel, - 16v phase 2 seats/doorcards, - 16v carpet, - 16v phase 1 wheels, - K&N IK, - colour coded phase 3...

Hi, could you tell me how you wired up the rev counter on your old phase 3? I've now got myself some RT clocks but IIRC from what you said they're not plug and play into a 1.2 and will require some modification - do you know exactly what needs to be done or can point me in the direction of...

I want to lower my clio a little bit more but have just 1 cm of thread left to play with on the rack arms! Roughly how much thread is used up on average by dropping say 20mm? Will i have enough thread to sort the tracking after going down by this amount?

I bought a 1.2 last febuary after selling my 16v and its got no service history with it. Its a 98 model on 45k and i'm thinking a timing belt change might be due. How much is the going rate for this and do reno do a kit?

Obviously this isn't to be recommended but is there a safe (or moderately safe) way to cut some length off a coil spring?

Needing to see whos got one and is interested in performance mods - please post here if you are Ta!

As i understand it, my DIET 1.2 8v has an immobiliser built into it which lives under the centre console. Ideally i'd like to remove it and simplifiy the wiring on the car but can anyone tell me if its tied to the ECU in anyway? Also, i only got one key with the car, is it supposed to have...

My sisters 172's exhaust has gone...rear box but possibly the centre section too; Wheres the best place to get a std replacement and why...also costs? Opinions?