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  1. goatherder

    Tyres

    Hi, Need to start sorting a few bits out on the car ready for the MOT next March.. first things first, looks like I'll need new tyres all around.. Think I'm running Falken 235/40zr's (front) and Falken 265/35zr's (rear) - anyone know of any good offers?
  2. goatherder

    Warning light

    Hi, I was driving home last night and noticed what looks to be the air-bag warning light on my dash - I don't have my manual to hand so couldn't check.. any idea why this would suddenly display?
  3. goatherder

    4200 to 3200

    In a reverse of Spikes earlier thread has anyone gone from a 4200 to a 3200?! There's a strong possibility that I will let my 4200 go in the new year as the wife and I are moving to a house with no garage and on street parking (don't ask!!!) + I will no longer need to use the car to commute...
  4. goatherder

    Something isn't right.

    Evening all - I hope everyone is well. My car, a 4200cc, has been running great recently, well, until today. Whilst queuing for petrol I noticed a lot more exhaust fumes from the rear exhausts than normal... I put it down to the cold weather. After filling up the engine wouldn't turn over, I...
  5. goatherder

    Wet feet

    Ok, so it has been raining continually here for the last week or so.. and typically I parked out in the car park rather than taking it to it's usual garaged home during this mad weather.. I got in the car this afternoon and quickly realised that the drivers side mat and carpet were completely...
  6. goatherder

    Number plate

    Hello one and all - I'm replacing my rear number plate this afternoon.. what's the best way to remove the current plate - gentle tug? Secondly, any tips on getting the new one aligned - those pads are quite sticky!
  7. goatherder

    Pre euro trip questions

    Hi, I'm taking the kids to Disneyland Paris (and then into Paris) a week Tuesday..going to drive via Eurotunnel and I have a few pre-trip questions for the panel.. 1 - Tyres. I have not had chance to look at the electric pump and green! gel that came with the car.. "should" I get a...
  8. goatherder

    GPS Dashboard Mount

    Hi, I don't have the luxury of Satnav in my car (although I hear that its pretty poor anyway!) and I haven't had to use my portable Garmin as yet. However I'm off to France at the end of the month so will need to take the Garmin with me - I'm not keen on sticking it to the screen due to...
  9. goatherder

    Anyone been to Euro Disney?

    Morning all, Thinking of driving the kids over to Euro Disney for a short break at the end of August. Anyone been there / driven there? Just wondering the best way to get there as would like to drive straight to the hotel, not sure what parking is like though.. Cheers!
  10. goatherder

    She's back..

    Hi, So my car is back after a six week break at the Emblem health spa! She's had her 31K service, new oil pipe and new Larini cat's fitted.. plus a few minor items: re-gassed air-con, new boot badge, headlight seal etc Here are a few pics.. still a few jobs to do but I'm getting there..
  11. goatherder

    Flashing gears

    Hi all, Collected car from garage today, full report to follow.. however, on a trip out this afternoon I noticed my gear light flashing on the display - no other lights or problems, what could it be?
  12. goatherder

    Going abroad

    Hi all, Well - assuming that I actually get my car back at some point (having Larini cat fitted this week!...) I will be taking her across the Channel late August. So a couple of questions if I may: 1) Just deciding on whether to take the ferry or go via the eurotunnel. As I see it the...
  13. goatherder

    Maserati 4200 Cambiocorsa (RH) Catalytic Converter

    Hi, As some of you know my left-hand cat took a knock and has started to break up. I am therefore selling on the good right-hand cat - from my Maserati CC 2003. You can see it here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150462413051 PM me if you have any questions. Thanks
  14. goatherder

    Cat breaking up

    Firstly - hello to one and all. I have been known to post on the 'other' forum but recently have found good response few and far between. I do also apologise in advance as I arrive hear slightly disgruntled... My car, a 4200CC (late 2003), is currently with Emblem having its 31K mile...