Recent content by fast_eddie

Hi all, I've looked at the charts and I think I'm OK but I'd appreciate a thumbs up or down from the collected mindpower... After a torturous delay caused by a puncture to my W213 (no spare, and the goop didn't work so I had to call Mobilo) I've decided to source a full-size spare wheel. Who...

Hi all, having changed up from my trusty '09 E280cdi W211, I have for sale: 1 - a TuningBox.com plug-in ECU, model CDI-BN-02-CH. This makes the 280 drive like a 320 with no increase in consumption. Manufacturer info can be found at Tuningbox Mercedes E 280 CDI 190 Will also work in...

Many thanks Richard, unfortunately only 2 yr warranty over here - but it is a UK car originally so I could probably head up to Nor'n Iron if it's a warranty fix. Happy New Year to all in Comand land! cheers, Eddie

Hi all, A quick question to those who know these things: I loaded a commercial CD into the NTG 2.5 (6-DVD changer in the head unit) today, first time in a while. It did not recognize the CD, but shows slot 1 occupied. Try and eject it, it does not come out but then shows slot 1 as empty. Does...

Driving home from work today - Dire Straits' Alchemy Live, superb... Cheers, Eddie

I would agree with Spike, Howard and others above - sometimes unfortunately we waste time and a lot of effort in changing a car, and sometimes it just doesn't work out well. If you can get your own car back and not be out of pocket, I'd say fair enough. One is never likely to get compensation...

Hi, sorry for chipping in late, but I would return it and insist on a full cash refund. Quite simply, the car was not as described and therefore your agreement to purchase it is not binding. I'm not sure what the UK setup is, but here in Ireland we have a group called SIMI (Society of the...

Hi, I got Michelin Alpins during the big freeze, incredible grip with them. If you have 18" or 19" rims normally, it might be simpler to get 16" steel rims to use with the winter tyres - easier to source the winter tyres, you can change the wheels from winter to summer yourself, and lastly...

Phone kit solution Hi, the Fiscon bluetooth adapter (http://www.kufatec.co.uk/shop/index.php/cat/c104_Phaeton---3D.html) certainly works well in place of the VW OEM kits on smaller VWs - we have one of the "Basic-Plus" models in Mrs Fast's VW Tiguan, and it didn't take much configuration to...

Hi, I'm currently on 16" AMG replicas with winter tyres, shortly to switch back to the original 18" Sport spec wheels. Apart from the superb grip from the Michelins during the Great White Winter, I'd have to say I didn't notice any great change in ride quality after the thaw, although I...

Begorrah sure if we (Ireland) were consistent it would probably be boring - anyone remember watching Steve Davis playing championship snooker back in the late 80s/early 90s? The outcome of a fixture was never in doubt... Apologies to Steve if you're reading - hats off to your skill, but it...

There's an old Irish epithet that goes along the lines of... Rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen, Soccer is a gentleman's game played by hooligans, Gaelic Football is a hooligan's game played by hooligans! Obviously I was delighted with Ireland's win, and fair play to England as...

Oh ye of little faith Hi all, mine arrived late last week, all joking aside, with a nice cover letter from Bridgestone apologising for the delay. Naturally I haven't used it yet but it looks convincing. You hold one end onto the valve and it pushes a gradiated pin out the other end...

tuning box added Hi, I've recently added a tuning box (tuningbox.com) to my v6 e280cdi - even with the autobox in "comfort" mode, the difference in response is appreciable and feels equal to, possible better than, my last car which was a v6 E320cdi. I've had it in place for almost 4000km...

Rover 75 ???