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by calnorth
Mon May 25, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Space Saver and system faults
Replies: 5
Views: 1080

Re: Space Saver and system faults

ABS could certainly be the problem in that it monitors for differences in wheel rotational speed... of all 4 wheels. A Space Saver wheel/tyre combo of the correct diameter should not raise an ABS error though IMO. So get your original wheel fixed up and back on and go for a good drive. I had similar...
by calnorth
Sun May 24, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5 Speed to 6 speed QQ petrol j10
Replies: 13
Views: 4966

Re: 5 Speed to 6 speed QQ petrol j10

The bell housings could be different for all sorts of reasons...not forgetting the clutch and spline assy's.
by calnorth
Sun May 24, 2020 2:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Speed Limiters for New Cars from 2022
Replies: 31
Views: 9912

Re: Speed Limiters for New Cars from 2022

I meant that when traffic is moving you keep up with that and not go too slow...say in a 40, 50, 60, 70 mph limit. And not be prevented from driving at the traffic speed by somebody fixing a limit on the car you drive. Plod used to stop and advise those who didn't keep up in running traffic. Its alm...
by calnorth
Sun May 24, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Panoramic roof
Replies: 14
Views: 4803

Re: Panoramic roof

Sounds like a QC issue. All I see from washing is yet another minor-ish scratch....not me of course.
by calnorth
Sun May 24, 2020 9:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Speed Limiters for New Cars from 2022
Replies: 31
Views: 9912

Re: Speed Limiters for New Cars from 2022

Doesn't that conflict with minimum speeds on certain roads Dave? Like keeping up with the traffic.....
by calnorth
Sun May 24, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: 5 Speed to 6 speed QQ petrol j10
Replies: 13
Views: 4966

Re: 5 Speed to 6 speed QQ petrol j10

Its an awkward proposition. The car becomes modified and is not recognised by an insurance company for one...more money.

Without accurate mechanical diagrams it is impossible to determine and I wouldn't think anybody is knowledgeable. A very big risk
by calnorth
Sat May 23, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Air Conditioning Condenser leak Info please
Replies: 6
Views: 5576

Re: Air Conditioning Condenser leak Info please

Significantly the danger always is that the dealer will replace the unit with old (new) stock that harbours the same weakness. Fortunately there are some really good people in the trade.
by calnorth
Sat May 23, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Electrics/Electronics on Earth. The Sun - Carrington Event
Replies: 0
Views: 948

Electrics/Electronics on Earth. The Sun - Carrington Event

Thoughts: Somewhere on UK TV (Yesterday?) last night was an interesting piece on the Suns behaviour and NASA probing Mercury. Apart from the discovery of ice on Mercury I was reminded of wild discharges of magnetic force. Followed rapidly by massive expulsions of particle matter. Beautiful Aurora at...
by calnorth
Sat May 23, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: There are some good deals around at present
Replies: 11
Views: 3204

Re: There are some good deals around at present

I just noticed this below while reading about Drax UK getting High Court approval for a major gas plant build in UK. I expect the greens to torture that further through the Climate change nonsense brought into stupid UK law...la, la, la: http://www.thegwpf.com/uk-approval-for-biggest-gas-power-stati...
by calnorth
Sat May 23, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: There are some good deals around at present
Replies: 11
Views: 3204

Re: There are some good deals around at present

Hertz's international operations in Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as its franchised locations in the US are not affected - Dave 🤨 Hertz: Car rental firm files for US bankruptcy protection : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52780841 Seems to be 18 Billion debt (£/$..?) Dave. Anyway, 1...