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  1. montravia

    You can teach......

    ......................monkeys to fly better than this. I had a ding in the passenger door of the Granturismo. I've no idea where it came from, I'm fastidious where I leave her. It looked like an air gun pellet. A dent, and small chip at the centre. Booked in to the local dent repair shop. I...
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    Headlamp washer Cover replacement

    Seems to be frequent loss. Noticed my LHS broken off. Can see the remnants of the two luggs on the jet body. In stock at Eurospares £34 ish + + I've a feeling that it's a dance around the maypole job, three times clockwise. No really, someone holds the washers on while it pops out, and just...
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    Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - still the bizz?

    I've a feeling that my current Sp4'srears need replacing Are PS4S's still the bizz? Searches seem that there aren't many around for the Mas. I think rubber has increased in price in a similar manner to electronic chips. ANy idea of a ballpark fitted?
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    OBD Reader reset

    Forgive me, this has been discussed, but searching doesn't bring up the threads. Chatting with Matt this morning, I could do with an OBD reader..... My gal threw a 'check engine' error. Not very helpful, but general engine faults which this warns, can be read by a standard OBD2 reader and reset...
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    Ticky boxes - Unnecessary servicing

    It's not the cost. It's the feeling of being manipulated for automatic rip off. We're all subject to main dealers rigidly following manufacturer ticky boxes, attending to items whether necessary or not. More often overlooking or ignoring 'more difficult' tasks which would be preventative of...
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    Christmas Trees, Windows, accelerometers

    There we were, in Norfolk, wondering why we were. Moved into steady slow traffic. We've all experienced it, well you likely will. Christmas tree lights on the dash: MSP Fail ASR Fail Suspension Fail. ABS Fail Park brake fail 'Take to dealer' Warning sounds. I'd had one before: the dreaded...
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    Cleaning equipment - Cotswold Stone, the perfect abrasive

    Not another detailing thread, some practical advice. The dilemma: Although in the heart of an AONB in the Cotswolds, we're plagued by local quarries. As a result, the road in front of my forecourt takes heavy polution. Here is the GT two days after cleaning:- Matt has recently detailed the...
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    Scuttle Slosh

    Water slosh on acceleration/deceleration. Sounds like the scuttle. Don't think it's me boot. Too intent on enjoying the first fine day blast down the Fosse to inspect closely, but couldn't see any obvious drain holes under the bonnet around the scuttle. Any hints where they may be? (Obviously...
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    Long shot Android Studio

    A long shot. Does anyone here have rudimentary Android Studio Skills who would help with a trivial task. I'm trying to get an app to receive the Firebase Messaging token for a notification so that I can use the token to fire off a push notification from a remote app. Tried it using their course...
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    How to get rid of an expensive bird

    In three easy steps. From this:- to this:- Call Matt and Ashley. Arrange transport with Dan to SportsItalia Arrange transport with Dan from SportsItalia
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    Dual Boot Linux Win7

    I thought I'd ask, as I'd probably get a more straightforward answer here. (Background: I'm compiling binaries for ESP32 for micropython. It's tortuous enough, but achieved a standard build, using WSL [Windows Subsystem for Linux, with Debian], only to discover that WSL can't access USB to...
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    Hoards of 'em, Thahsand's of 'em

    No, not the line from the '60's film. Pheasants. £cking everywhere We're used to the here, there's a covey in the Windrush below, partridge and some dear. It's part of rural life. So we know to keep a sharp eye out and keep speed as to visibility view and stopping distance. You know just how...
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    Glovebox gynaecology and the vicious little vixen

    A simple task. Fit the USB data Socket and connection cable to test out my luvally new HW8.1 NIT. Simple: Open glovebox, drop the top hex socket bolts, hinge it down. Remove blanking cap. Inspect orifice for cable passage. Hmmm, where is the entrance and routing behind the drop down box? Undo...
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    NIT USB connection variants

    Well I was all ready to install my new NIT 8.1HW hot from the USA, when the USB socket and cable eventually arrived after three weeks from Eurospares There are two versions of the USB socket, full USB and charging only, so when ordering myself and Eurospares had a discussion we were at pains...
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    Supplier check

    I've a recollection that some have had less than happy dealings with one used part trader. I may be looking for a NIT Has anyone come across this chap in Poland, or assure me that it isn't the one with which there have been issues with items not arriving...
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    Replacement head unit for QP

    Someone made a plea for a replacement head unit while I was discussing one that replaced the GT NIT:- The same company makes one for the QP. Doesn't show a RHD installation but don't think the unit is handed as the GT one. Anyway:- here 'tis...
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    Audio Installation

    I'm on the verge of trying one of these, having become frustrated with my NIT failures (several clone disk changes). https://www.aucarauto.com/product/aucar-9-the-latest-android-system-car-radio-for-maserati-gt-gc-granturismo-2007-2017-2-gen-multimedia-stereo-audio-dvd-player/ As opposed to a...
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    AuCAR 9" Android 8.1 DIN Car Radio for Maserati GT/GC GranTurismo 2007 - 2017 GPS navigation multimedia

    This has bee brought to my attention by Catman. Naughty lad, I'm intrigued. Seems to have been popular as a replacement for the NIT and screen in the USA, but not sure here. It doesn't even seem to need a realignment and CANBus functions remain. Has anyone in the UK installed one of these...
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    "No data Loaded"

    Started up fine this morning. Remote lock responded with a beep series additional to usual. Thought nothing of it. Fired her up to shuffle round this afternoon:- NIT Blank: Dead, Kaput. (I've dealt with loads of disk boot failures, certainly not that, not the usual Raster lines/blank white...
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    Dead as a Dodo

    It all started with a key. See the key fob thread. So there I was. Key stuck in the ignition. All power gone. 8:30pm rain and losing light. On the drive fortunately. Dead. Phut. Locks to manual with the spare key. Charger in boot. Boot won't open An hour later I'd been tutored in opening the...