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  1. adam1942

    197: Red 197 NISP Belfast

    You've been parking in the same car park as me. Spacers, Meg wheels I think and a sun roof which is very rare of a 197. lovely motor mate. I drive a Spirit Blue Fiesta ST. Flash if ye see me.
  2. adam1942

    Blue oval..

    Test drove a Fiesta ST2 today. Ordered a new one which I should have next Friday. Spirit blue, convenience pack and style pack. Very impressed with the car cannot wait!
  3. adam1942

    Anyone know R060CVX

    Anyone know the car with R060 CVX number plate? (http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/renaultsport-clio/renault-clio-x85-renaultsport---------------2010/2058066?isexperiment=true) Anyone able to tell me any more about it? Does the 200 need a 6 year service interval or a 5...
  4. adam1942

    Twingo 133bhp no more!

    http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/renault-twingo-renaultsport-axed-2013-08-01 Wonder if it'll be replaced? to be honest I've not seen a new shape RS Twingo!
  5. adam1942

    Le Mans

    Anyone watching the qualifying/free practice on EuroSport HD? Quick question... I've never seen the Brake pads changed on the 24 hour race.. how come they can last the full 24 hour race but the Clio eats a set of Ferodo on a a track day?
  6. adam1942

    You guys think you have problems..

    ..with Renault and the warranty. The girlfriends Smart car has 19,000 mile on it. The aux belt has snapped. This caused the engine overheat light to come on (no temperature unit just an overheat light and by then its too late!). When it snapped it took out a load of sensors.. The Auxbelt is...
  7. adam1942

    Mercedes CLA AMG

    I'm sorry but I've so much want for this its depressing. http://www.carscoops.com/2013/03/first-photos-of-new-mercedes-benz-cla.html That is lovely inside and out.. Compare this to the latest 'M' BMW's I fear that Merc are way ahead in the styling department!
  8. adam1942

    whats everyone think of this?

    http://www.usedcarsni.com/111402331 The price is a little high imo although it has had the belt done etc. I don't think the whole story is being told "car is cat C" but it was given a category due to a front bumper and wing.. I call bull**** that wouldn't be 70% value of the car! Whats...
  9. adam1942

    Oh no.. I've a flat.. I'll just change this whilst driving..

    don't know if this is a repost but its crazy!! skip to 1:05 to see the action.. http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/04/sidewall-skiing-the-hot-new-thing-with-saudi-arabias-bored-youth/
  10. adam1942

    got a new TV

    Went and bought this yesterday; http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5299672.htm I've only ever seen 3D movies in the Cinema and even then I wasn't a big fan.. I stuck on the Hobbit in 3D.. and I'm seriously impressed especially as the TV is very cheap! Ok there's no smart tv...
  11. adam1942

    three yesterday! (Northern Ireland)

    Albi Blue 197 Sandyknows Roundabout going towards Mallusk at about 7:45-7:50am Glacier White 197 Cup westlink city bound at 8:20 or so.. and finally a lovely Liquid Yellow R27 going up stockmans lane possibly Eddie? All looked well chaps!!
  12. adam1942

    has this been lowered?

    Well after my thread of looking at an Audi TT I've went back and thought the Clio was a good option... I think this Clio looks lowered? I just want to make sure I know before I go view it.. what are you're opinions ? Obviously the cambelt needs done etc but I'm just wondering about the car...
  13. adam1942

    Mk1 tt

    So the 350z is getting dearer to run on the scale of £500+ a year on road tax.. This week alone with work I've spent £373 on super.. not to mention that insurance is looking like it'll be over a grand which I'm refusing to pay I'm thinking its time to move to something thats cheaper to run...
  14. adam1942

    Spice Rack

    Yes this is actually a thread about a spice rack! Anyway basically as a valentines present my girlfriend said she wanted a spice rack.. Yes she was serious! So we had a look around and the ones we liked where seriously dear.. for example; £68.00 - Large magnetic wall board...
  15. adam1942

    Top gears back.

    For Mike :p Next Sunday on bbc2 @ 8PM
  16. adam1942

    New motor..

    So I got a new car.. Its got dirt tyres, full coilovers, a tuned exhaust, performance air filter and an engine that revs to 32,000rpm.. with a top speed of over 38mph! Coilovers Broke the engine in by running a 20% nitro mix had to let it run for two full...
  17. adam1942

    We got a dog!

    Jemma and I collected our pup last night. Hes a basset hound called cooper (after Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon was not allowed!) Hes been very peaceful and only woke up 4 times last night. Not bad considering we've not had him 24 hours yet! He's currently sleeping...
  18. adam1942

    197: Its sold..

    Well I had an interesting call two nights ago from someone that's been lurking on here for a while. He called up and we made a deal. The car should be leaving my possession on Friday or Saturday. I'm sad to see it go but... I know this chap will take care of it.. Also keep an eye open for any...
  19. adam1942

    "The perfect storm"

    Anyone else watching the news from USA? I'm off to Miami on Friday so hoping the delays are not affecting my flights :( Looks like they're going to get absolutely hammered in the next few hours! getting live updates from here...
  20. adam1942

    Well... It wont sell so why not track it?

    So.. The Clio wont sell.. I've decided until it goes to do a few track days in it.. First one is 14th October.. I have carbone lorraine pads which I never used.. They'll be going in.. This with the Motul fluid and the braided lines I previously put on the car I'm expecting to have a good time...