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Re: My story

Postby MikeWard » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:18 pm

Aleksander_5595 wrote:-MikeWard
Thats correct, those are the Goodyear nct's. Been looking on new tyres but not much to choose from.

I bought a set of tyres recently and opted for General Grabber 235/60/15 for the rear, and Continental Conti Premium Contact 2 195/60/14 for the front.

On taking a quick look there are some budget brands which sell matched or semi matched sets:
Nankang (matched set, but different speed rating):
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-227464

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-113710

Kenda (semi matched set, with OEM speed rating):
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-119258

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-160234
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Re: My story

Postby A Van » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:12 pm

I went for exactly the same having run grabbers before and been impressed
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Re: My story

Postby A Van » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:12 pm

Nice trailer ! And congrats
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Re: My story

Postby Aleksander_5595 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:30 pm

MikeWard wrote:
Aleksander_5595 wrote:-MikeWard
Thats correct, those are the Goodyear nct's. Been looking on new tyres but not much to choose from.

I bought a set of tyres recently and opted for General Grabber 235/60/15 for the rear, and Continental Conti Premium Contact 2 195/60/14 for the front.

On taking a quick look there are some budget brands which sell matched or semi matched sets:
Nankang (matched set, but different speed rating):
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-227464

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-113710

Kenda (semi matched set, with OEM speed rating):
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-119258

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=R-160234

I'm considering trying out Nankang, good price and not planing on street race my D so think they would do the job just fine.

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Re: My story

Postby jerzybondov » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:01 pm

MikeWard wrote:
Aleksander_5595 wrote:-MikeWard
Thats correct, those are the Goodyear nct's. Been looking on new tyres but not much to choose from.

I bought a set of tyres recently and opted for General Grabber 235/60/15 for the rear, and Continental Conti Premium Contact 2 195/60/14 for the front.


Nice choice Mike. I personally don't see the need to go for a matching set unless you want the same white lettering on sidewalls front and rear. I'd rather just go for the best tyres available. Those Contis weren't around when I got my fronts so I've got some Bridgestone ER300 Turanza's on mine (and Grabbers on the back).
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Re: My story

Postby Aleksander_5595 » Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:15 pm

Did some small detailing before work today. Tested out Autoglym's Bumper and trim gel, very pleased with the result.

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Re: My story

Postby ALEXAKOS » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:01 am

Nice shine aleks;)
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Re: My story

Postby Domi » Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:52 pm

Nice result, I really like it :)
Thanks for the link of the tires, as it becomes more and more complicated to fins the right size!
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Re: My story

Postby Aleksander_5595 » Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:37 pm

Now I need some help. Went out today to take the car out for some pictures. But I couldn't get it in any gear.
I checked the clutch reservoir and it was empty...

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But no visible leaks under the car. Where have the fluid gone?

If you read the thread, you know I'm a newbie.
When I picked up the car earlier this week I had to double clutch, but it felt ok the other day when I pulled it out to wash it.

Is this a well known problem? What to do?
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Re: My story

Postby ALEXAKOS » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:03 pm

Maybe you got enough till the master cylinder, but do refill and bleed the lines with assistance. Then check if the level drops after. A while.
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