AutomotiveThis is my collection of petrol head writings, be it about my cars, my bike, mechanics, motoring in general and a few of rants and raves about the state of the roads/traffic/people on them. You can also see what cars and bikes I have owned and their specifications.
My alloy wheels were in need of a refurbishment. The polished rims are dull, the powedercoat is flaking off. This is how I refurbish wheels.
How to remove the tricky Defender TD5 starter motor to replace the unit or to refurbish the solenoid. It's not as difficult as it sounds.
Fitting Terrafirma Wheel Spacers to my Defender to give it an additional 60mm track, which should improve handling, cornering and stability.
I've always used Disklok's as part of my car security and the Defender is no exception, but I can't just tuck it in behind the seat anymore.
A list of bulb fitments for the Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star Bulb Types including voltages and wattage for standard and replacement bulbs.
Today, my brother-in-law and myself dismantled the front half of my GTR to fit a new radiator, HKS intercooler and pipe kit.
I received my baffled twin turbo pipe through the post today. This mod is designed to help the air flow restrictions of the standard y-pipe.
Guide on replacing the radio headunit in 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Replacing an old Pioneer CD player for a new Alpine IDA-X100 car stereo.
Memorable Top Gear Quotes which includes quotes of Richard Hammond boasting of being a Driving God and many of Clarksons put downs.
Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is a section of BBC Top Gear where a celebrity is interviewed by Jeremy Clarkson and they drive a lap.