ABF with 16v (2Y) box - conservative 150bhp estimate - great to drive, very smooth power band and no unintentional wheelspin. This (although Stealth's dyno said 167 iirc, about the same as a few stock VR's on the same day ;) ). Passengered in a 240bhp 1.8T and that was wheelspinning through the ...

Wonder wheels is effective, but a bit harsh. I use Wheel Brightener which is similar as a last resort. Generally Bilberry http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior+Cleaners/Item1184 shifts everything. Best advice is to clean them regularly so it doesn't build up too much. Poorboys Wheel Sealant is ...

tbh with modern pads you get very little gas generation so you just don't need drilled disks. I suspect Porsche still do it for weight loss/looks as much as braking performance. Grooved will keep your pads clean, but so will braking like a real man. I had a set of Carbotech pads on the legnum and ...

In a similar situation I managed to argue a £100 offer up to £1000, largely based on work carried out to the car (with reciepts) to make it better than average condition.

I just refused each valuation until they sent an engineer to inspect the car.

It did take me 9-10 months though!

I believe AdamG has an extensive collection of photos in which I look a pyjama, although I'm not sure he has the TV appearance to complete the collection.

I'm Robin, or Rob, or Throbbe, or just the Don, in fact anything you like really. Once upon a time I had a pretty VW, then I had an ugly Mitsubishi, and now I have a sensible and middle-aged Honda. I live in Cambridgeshire and like gardening, reading and defiling livestock. http://i54.photobucket ...