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by jayw
Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:26 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Insane 1000 WATT bulbs!
Replies: 36
Views: 3042

In the UK there's (to my knowledge) nothing like a 1000w bulb... thats 1KW!!! If i remember correctly WATTS / Volts = AMPS (1000/12=83)... When was the last time you saw a car fuse rated at 83 amps at Wal-Mart??? The average cars alternator only puts out 60-90 amps. Therefor, i'd guess at some forei...
by jayw
Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: top speed?
Replies: 60
Views: 7022

My 2000 Nubira CDX Wagon 2lt 16v regularly makes 121mph on GPS
Max. achieved on a very long downhill stretch on a motorway was 128mph, once again on GPS. Though, i think that was divine intervention that made me back off 5 miles before seeing a Patrol car! Surprisingly stable at high speeds.
by jayw
Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:32 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: ? Any benefits to "stretched tires"
Replies: 6
Views: 760

I think they are just for people that do not understand the meaning of the word OFFSET! Those that buy wide wheels then realise they don't fit within the wheel-arches when they go over bumps and the only way to compensate is to back-off on the tyres. Over here it's illegal to have your wheels sticki...
by jayw
Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1998 Nubira Saloon in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 681

1998 Nubira Saloon in UK

UK spec Metallic Green Nubira CDX Breaking, all parts available, except Trans & Engine (con-rod & crown ejected through side of block... :shock: ) Anyone wants anything let me know. UK buyers can collect or i'll Ship. International buyers, i'll ship within reason. Payment by IBAN or Check. All going...
by jayw
Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:49 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Anybody made a brake cooling scoop?
Replies: 25
Views: 2718

unless you're doing serious autocross or road course races I don't see any need for such a thing. And even then you can get slotted brakes. If you have a good brake set up to begin with you will not get any fade from heat. I'm not a street racer, but a keen "track-day" runner and better brakes are ...
by jayw
Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:52 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Anybody made a brake cooling scoop?
Replies: 25
Views: 2718

got this from my good friend kareem... i knew it is an easy job to do :wink: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/Lincoln-LS/brake_rotor_vents/ MMamdouh Quite interested in this method of cooling, not for my Nubira, but for one of my other cars which does see track use. My only question is: Doesn'...
by jayw
Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: D20 Revoval / Refitting
Replies: 1
Views: 446

D20 Revoval / Refitting

2000 Nubira CDX (phase 1), C20SED & D20 M/T. UK spec. Hi all, after my gearbox attempting to eat itself alive i've found a donor car with a limp con-rod for the modest sum of ?100 GBP. Just need to know if theres anything special to watch out for when changing the gearbox, i've heard that i'll need ...