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  1. davidhowson

    Ferrari Maserati Dubai

    When it rains here, boy does it rain!! Probably on twice a year but we really get it. Look on youtube for storms in Dubai and you’ll see what I mean. I actually don’t mind the Bentley showroom and it puts on an impressive night time light show too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. davidhowson

    Ferrari Maserati Dubai

    As I said, it’s a strong statement! I think it looks a bit like a Maserati grille?? My photo was taken from the metro that runs parallel so probably not the best shot; it does look impressive in the flesh. Mind you, it has to compete with the multi story Lamborghini showroom and the Bentley...
  3. davidhowson

    Ferrari Maserati Dubai

    After several months of building, the new combined dealership has opened in Dubai. Not been in yet but from passing by, it’s a very strong design statement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. davidhowson

    4200 (2002) Cats with O2 sensors

    Thanks guys, I didn’t think there would be any cash value. If I get chance before I fly off again, I’ll give them a go. David Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. davidhowson

    4200 (2002) Cats with O2 sensors

    I changed my cats for Larini about a year ago and the old OEM ones have just been lying around. These are the standard UK fit with four fitting bolts. One cat was destroyed after hitting a raised manhole cover, the other isn’t great, but if someone would like these for free you are welcome to...
  6. davidhowson

    Police Speeding Advice!

    That is the way emergency teams are trained, but not many road users are aware: Blue lights and sirens means please let me through, if there’s no way the crew can pass at a situation like the lights, the team will leave the lights on but turn off the siren- this means you just wait until it’s...
  7. davidhowson

    Unknown plugs under the hood

    The one by the oil filler looks like the connector for the alarm switch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. davidhowson

    SMART Repairs

    I used Ryan too, he was ace. Came to my (UK) home and did it in about 20 mins £110. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. davidhowson

    Lower ride height with stock springs.

    I did this in 2010. Have a look through my earlier threads and you will find the saga that was my lowering on stock springs. Took mine down 20 turns on the front and 17 turns on the back to drop an 02 model by about 1 1/2” Looks and handles a dream; I did have a full geo setup done after too and...
  10. davidhowson

    Formula Dynamics(Larini) wheels for 4200 / Gransport for sale

    oooo, they’re rather nice! Shame I’m in Dubai and the car’s in the UK! Best of luck with your sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. davidhowson

    Abu Dhabi/Dubai

    We are living in Dubai most of the time and the weather is lovely now, not too hot. We live by the Marina which is a lovely district. Depends what you want to do / see when you’re here, but a lot has already been written about above. Shopping is a massive pass time although it’s not cheap. There...
  12. davidhowson

    The good morning thread

    Yet *another* sunny day here in Dubai, I’m in the can’t believe we live here mode as it’s only been a week and it still feels like a holiday really. This place is know as a shoppers paradise and I need to ease up a bit on the spending, but there’s temptation around every corner ! Have a great...
  13. davidhowson

    New top gear presenters

    Sorry, a pathetic new line up. I know I'm a white, middle aged, middle class, southern male but where is the gender / race / equal ops balance in this. At a time when the BBC is rightly getting a beating for paying over the odds for poor output from its white, middle aged, middle class southern...
  14. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    We really should meet up again, it has been years! You need to hear what this thing sounds like now.
  15. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    The final piece in this upgrade / refurb storey is the re-installation of my Formula Dynamics DBW Module. I sent this away to LA to have the programmes checked. Apparently there was a fault which has now been fixed and returned. I found that with the chip in the off position, the engine wouldn't...
  16. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    The other side was not in bad shape. All intact but it may be starting to show signs around the edge that something may give one day, best off and away with it. Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk
  17. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

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  18. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    And that’s the second one on, just need to clip the wires up out of the way as the second o2 sensor is much further back than it was. I couldn’t resist starting her up and omg what an amazing sound! Those who know my car will know it has straight through pipes on the rear so only the middle...
  19. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    That’s one side done, it had taken me all afternoon as I just couldn’t get the bolt holes to line up on the manifold end. Much pushing and shoving and eventually I got three bolts in and then the final one was actually a breeze! Now for the other side.... Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk
  20. davidhowson

    O2 Lambda Sensor replacement

    I’m assured that the cats on these pipes will comply with mot regs; time will tell! If not, I would have thought Larini would state for off road use only. Any thoughts if I should use any kind of exhaust joint compound on the rear joint? Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk