Hi,

Firstly, great forum with loads of useful info.

I need to replace the front discs and pads on my 2.0 CDTi. Eurocarparts list a few brands to choose from, one of which is Brembo. Is it worth upgrading to Brembo discs and pads with standard calipers? The price difference isn't much so I'm tempted but I don't know if braking or longevity will be improved - does anybody have any advice/experience?

Thanks in advance.

Hope someone can point me in the right direction I've installed HIDS in my gtc one bulb works when it wants and the other one flickers sometimes any idea why i have no idea when it comes to things like this


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi,
Daughter's 2012 GTC had what I thought to be a faulty coolant temperature sensor. Error shown on display and fan running at full speed constantly. Purchased a new thermostat with sensor included and connected it to the cables (before going to the trouble of fitting thermostat to engine block) to test.
The same error was still shown on the display, and the fan ran at full speed.

Sensor resistance very similar to the fitted one. (17 ohms) at room temperature.
Appear to be getting voltage at the cable plug.
All seems as it should be.

Is there a way of resetting the error.

Thanks

Hey all

Has anyone done a diy tablet install please as im interested into doing it myself?

thanks in advances

james

Every time I buy a new car, the first thing I do with it is to check what sort of spare it has - if it's a space saver I buy a full size spare to match the other alloys. I now have a cellar full of brand new space savers, and I have never had a puncture!

My current Astra Tourer SE, purchased nearly a year ago has been the only exception. As I've been puncture free since the 1970s when I had my first Vauxhall (Droop Snoot (Magnum) Sportshatch 2.3) , I left the space saver in place. Mistake.......! I had part of a wagon's braking system impale itself in one of the rear tyres, destroying it beyond repair!

I had to use the space saver! Never again - I need a full size spare! Can anybody suggest the best option? I have looked for a wheel the same size as mine...... 8J offset 46, tyre 235/45R18....... without success!

Any advice would be more than welcome please.

Hi!

I've a litte doubt about the spedometer on Astra J:

I've already polished the Right and Left side of the spedometer (Miles and Revs) with Meguiars PlastX with good results. 

I didn't polished the center, where is located the IPC, because I don't know if it is the acrylic or LCD. I Think it's plastic but i'm not sure.

Anyone can confirm this?

I saw an image from this forum where Rusty2009 is replacing LED's from the spedometer and looks like there's a plastic above the LCD:



Thanks!

Edit: Sorry, wrong section... I saw there is a Detailing Section...

Hello all 

I am asking where people get there service parts from as i have managed to get a discount code for euro car parts but still comming up a little price'y?

regrads 
james

hi has anyone put a parrot handsfree in there car if so was it a plug n play deal or bit harder im trying to keep costs down misses moaning lol

So got my new GTC today, this evening noticed that just the passenger courtesy led light works, the gator light either my old j 5 door had a gator light. i presume there is one for the driver door.

BREAKDOWN COVER DISCOUNT CODE: FORUM5

Hi,

Chris Knotts are offering you another discount this summer - £5 OFF our comprehensive UK Breakdown Cover.

The normal price is already low at just £63 for a single vehicle but you'll be able to pick it up for as little as £58 if you quote the promo code: FORUM5 online or on the phone when you arrange cover between now and the end of September.

Chris Knott's UK Breakdown Cover offers as standard:
- HomeStart
- Roadside Assistance
- Recovery
- Onward Travel
- Overnight Stay
- 24hr Hire Car
- Relief Driver
- Message Relay

PLUS cover for the following scenarios included FREE: running out of fuel, flat batteries, lost/broken keys and accidental tyre damage.

Good news also is that there are NO age of vehicle limits.

Multi-car discounts are available too - for example you can cover 3 cars in your household for just £135.

As a member of the Z4 Forum said recently "The breakdown cover similarly has some pretty good terms for the price..."

HOW TO GET A QUOTE AND ARRANGE COVER
Online: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rescue/?ref=summer17 and use promo code FORUM5 (all in capitals) to claim your discount.

Phone: 0800 917 2274 - follow the same options as for new car quotes and mention the promo code FORUM5.

Hope this helps anyone considering arranging fresh cover and encourages you to try Chris Knott Breakdown Cover.

best,
Nick