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    Rocker cover nut & washer kit

    Looking to replace the fasteners on my rocker cover with a nice CNC machined kit in Black to complement my new Spooner restorations cover. Can anyone recommend a good quality kit? Read a few horror stories online a while ago concerning some cheap rubbish on the market and that people have...
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    Spec for mapping - Sard sports cat or not?

    I have the car booked in for mapping in a couple of weeks and have found myself in a bit of a conundrum after chatting to Romain. My intended spec was as follows: ITG Maxogen intake RBC Inlet Manifold Spoon 4-2 Manifold Sard 2-1 sports cat Fujitsubo RM01A I‘ve decided (despite hating...
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    Roof Gutter Mastic - cracks

    Hi all, I‘ve recently noticed some small hairline cracks in the mastic towards the rear end of the roof gutters. This is the sealant that‘s applied after the rear quarters and roof section have been spot welded together prior to the shell being painted. I suspect this is a common issue with...
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    Wind deflectors - a solution at a reasonable price....

    Just thought I'd pop this on here as I've noticed people trying to sell aftermarket wind deflectors, albeit at extortionate prices to what they can actually be bought for. One of mine snapped in half randomly, I've since sold the opposite side on to someone who was lacking one too and read a...
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    Business insurance (more than 1 fixed place) - DC5 & Flux is a no no....

    Just wondering if anyone has a business policy on their DC5? I'm about to start working for a new company in the next 6 weeks, as part of my new role I'll be primarily based on one site however I'll occasionally (maybe once or twice a month) be expected to travel and support 2 other sites as...
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    Clunking when turning after fitting Eibach springs

    Hi all, Just thought I'd pop a quick post up as I've encountered a bit of an issue after installing some eibach springs. The car clunks when turning tight low speed corners, initially I thought this was the n/s outer CV joint and have ordered a blue print part, however it seems that the noise...
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    Seat rails

    Bit of an odd one here, just went out to the car to install some seat rail caps as mine were missing. It appears that the seat rails don't have anything for them to attach to which makes me think they may be aftermarket, however they don't seem to be particularly low which has me stumped. Had...
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    AI606 T2 DIY install - optional extras anyone?

    Just finishing off a DIY hidden wire install on an AI606T2 and wondering if anyone has one fitted with any optional extras such as total closure, follow me home lights etc. that they find a benefit? Was going to wire in folding mirrors but felt this might be a bad idea with regards to motor...
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    Replacing vinyl on door frame/window surround

    Has anyone done this that could offer some tips? Fitted my Climair wind deflectors today after one of my OEM's snapped, when trying to remove the foam padding from the OEM setup the vinyl has started to come away. Tried to remove it but it seems a pain in the ass, probably an all day job with...
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    FRSU on standard shocks/springs

    Hi all, Looking to have my geo setup after fitting new track rod ends and would like to improve the geometry if possible without sacrificing tyre wear as the car is my daily. Is there much benefit in altering the geo on standard suspension? I don't have any DC5 specialists local to me so...
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    NH0 Powder coat - RAL equivalent

    Hi all, I've recently been looking into getting my wheels refurbished and I'm keen to keep the stock NH0 colour and also gain the enhanced durability of a powder coat finish as the car is my year round daily. Speaking to some local "specialists" I've been given two options by two different...
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    Oil leak - timing chain cover or head gasket

    Hi all, Just working through some issues with a fresh import DC5 I've recently bought and what was a minor oil leak suspected to be coming from the vtec solenoid/oil pressure switch is turning out to be something more.... I replaced the solenoid gasket and re-sealed the oil pressure switch...
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