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Be very careful when fitting alloy valve caps, I fitted some to mine about 5-6 months ago, and I know, I know I should check my pressures more often, but as I don't use the car that much, I neglected to do so. Anyway, I went to check the pressures today, and would the bloody things come off...

Hi ppl, I'm just wondering if you guys know if one were to foolishly (like i did) use an abrasive paper (or sandpaper) and rubbed it against the interior walls of the exhaust pipe tips, would it affect the emissions. I've noticed lately a strange smoke (whitish/grey/black) being emitted once...

Hi Annoyed at the cost of the pollen filter (£20 + vat) for my 98 E 300 i decided not to change it at the last service, well sure enough i found the blower making noise and not delivering. Removed the said filter and hoovered it out with the wifes hoover and a pointy attachment thingy on the...

Came accross a chap today that had a flat tyre on the rear of his Audi. He couldn't get the wheel off the hub due to corrosion. He was on the phone to the AA when I pulled up. To save him the hour wait I showed him the trick. Kick the rim of the wheel a few times, this breaks the binding...

996 C2 tip cab '00 regn 38K miles - totally underwhelmed when I test drove this car. Very pretty and a more comfortable ride than I'd expected, but SLOW. Can't believe how used I am to the power of the SL but the 6.0 AMG totally blows the porsche away, particularly at high overtaking speeds...

I am running out of time, was hoping for the car to fetch more than it is currently at. Similar cars on Autotrader in excess of £16500, much more at MB dealers. Can a charitable soul provide a valuation, inc the optional fitments? My SLK on eBay.

Most of you may already know this but if you are happy with your renewal premium make sure that you get a new quote from your existing provider. Examply renewal has just come up for my 04 Mini Cooper. Renewal £536 With Elephant. Went online got a new quote and the premium was £474. I...

For anyone using PC's, and use them a lot that the text sends you squinting try this. :crazy: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypeInfo.mspx Gotta say mine did sharpen up a bit, but i'm still going to buy a new screen

Hi I have fitted my new AMG Exhaust tip that Peter had for sale in the classifieds. [img=http://img97.exs.cx/img97/9288/dsc000819bz.th.jpg] [img=http://img49.exs.cx/img49/240/dsc000826eo.th.jpg] Regards Tan

Hi, I decided to take a chance on the tip on ebay but It will need hacking about to fit my car :( So I have decided to put it back on ebay but I thought I would offer it here first Its part number is A129 490 0627 my guess is its for the SL 60 pictures here...

If you have to use the brush at the jet wash, why not remember to use the high pressure lance on the brush before letting the brush anywhere near your car - it helps ensure its as clean and grit free as possible. Marc

Has anyone converted a std 5spd auto {circa 1997} to a tip control? I fancy a tip gearbox and understand that it is more or less the same as a 5spd box. Cheers Dave

This problem may well be one of the operator not fully understanding what this feature does but here goes. There are times, when, because of RPM and road speed, that I know I am in what would be fifth (auto). I attempt to 'Tip' to fourth and so on by briefly applying left pressure to the shift...

Have you ever washed your C-class, chamios'd it down, admired it and then gone back half an hour later to find dried - on water stains underneath the door mirrors ? That's because somehow water gets in behind the seals during hosing down, and then sneaks out when you're not looking. Answer is to...

May be old hat to some but news to me and it worked very well. Daily Telegraph "Boot Camp" section today gave tip to clear out the DNS data cache which can become clogged and slow things down. So you do a manual flush via the Command prompt, so: click "Start" menu click "Run" icon...

if you use your card on line check these settings to help prevent fraud...or someone obtaining your information 1..internet options..ADVANCED..SCROLL TO BOTTOM...IN SECURITY... CHECK BOX.."DO NOT SAVE ENCRYPTED PAGE TO DISK" 2.internet options..GENERAL..HISTORY..SET DAYS OPTION TO ZERO TO...

For Sale SLK 320 Tip offers over £19K 17,500 miles. Metallic Black. Black Leather heated seats 17" AMG Alloy wheels - Just been reconditioned fMBsh 2000 "W" with Private cover-up registration plate Blaupunkt MP3 DAB stereo Bluetooth handsfree, 2 Previous owners 12 month MOT...

My first (small) venture into the wonderful world of modding. I recently swapped my nasty rusty exhaust tip with a nice new shiny one. Here are some piccys: :) before: part: hopefully you can an idea of the improvement from this piccy. probably could've got a better...

Hi all, Noticed a couple of threads on here mentioning import duty etc charged by UPS and the good old VAT man on stuff bought from the USA. Just a little tip you might like to try - it has worked for me many times. If you can convince the friendly retailer / seller in the States to...