Ford Mondeo 2007+ Leaking Boot problem fixed

Sunday, 10. 19. 2008  –  Category: Cars

The ongoing problem of leaking boots on the MK4 Ford Mondeo has been successfully fixed by replacing the rear windscreen with the new style rear windscreen which has a rubber catchment around the edge which puts all the water that is held by the boot in to the area at the very top of the [...]

Premier4509 show off their new kits

Monday, 09. 22. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Premier4509 has released images of 4 new body kits.
The first being for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

 
Next we have the Bentley Continental GT.

They have also released images of both the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Lamborghini Murcielago.
Source: Seriouswheels

Ford Mondeo MK4 (2007 – onwards) leaking boot problem

Monday, 08. 11. 2008  –  Category: Cars

There is a problem on all Mondeo’s from 2007 until early 2008 I believe which is after heavy rain when you open the boot, you get wet as does everything in the boot.
There is a fix for this and is on all current Mondeo’s been made. The fix is a rubber seal going all the [...]

2008 Edo Competition Lamborghini LP 710

Thursday, 08. 7. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Anyone searching for the exceptional simply has to look to edo competition. Tapping its roots as one of the ultimate performance vehicle tuners, the company from Ahlen, Germany has turned its eyes towards a very special car, the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640.
The already extremely capable monster has been turned into the world’s fastest and [...]

On the Auto Trader website they give readers some tips on how to save money by washing their car themselves rather than paying a valet to do it for them.  Unfortunately their guide is wrong and is likely to cause more damage to the paint.
The most glaring error is this:
5. Use car wax or polish to create the perfect sheen. Don’t [...]

Koenigsegg CCX at London Motorshow

Monday, 08. 4. 2008  –  Category: Cars

See the rest of the photos from our London Motorshow 2008 visit on Flickr.

New excellent alloy wheel cleaner and brush

Friday, 08. 1. 2008  –  Category: Cars

After running out of Carlack Wheel Cleaner which I found to be very good I decided to try a new product. I chose to buy some Valet Pro Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner. The label recommends that it should be diluted 1:1 for heavily soiled wheels and 5:1 for lightly soiled wheels.
I bought 2 bottles with [...]

2008 Project Kahn Bentley GTS Black Edition

Sunday, 07. 6. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Project Kahn is proud to announce the launch of the new Bentley Continental GTS ‘Black Edition’.
The ‘Black Edition’ has an eight-piece body consisting of a three piece rear valance, two side skirts, a two piece front valance and a rear boot spoiler. This kit has been developed by our Project Kahn design team and has [...]

First test of Chemical Guys Jetseal 105

Saturday, 06. 28. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Vauxhall Vectra, originally uploaded by p4th3t1c.
This was my first test of CG Jetseal.
Car was washed and rinsed with Sonus Gloss Shampoo, then dried using Sonus Der Wunder drying towel. I then went over with some Megs Last Touch quick detailer and Eurow MF towels.
Jetseal was then applied using a german applicator and buffed off [...]

Tuned Mazda RX7

Monday, 06. 16. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Tuned Mazda RX7, originally uploaded by p4th3t1c.

This used to be a Mazda RX7 which was tuned by some scooter company that begins with V that I can’t remember.
The car was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious: Tokyo Drift.

New VW Passat

Monday, 06. 16. 2008  –  Category: Cars

New VW Passat, originally uploaded by p4th3t1c.

Brand new VW Passat. This is the 3.0 V6 R36 which costs £36,000.

Aston Martin DBS

Monday, 06. 16. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Aston Martin DBS, originally uploaded by p4th3t1c.

The new Aston Martin DBS as driven by James Bond in Casino Royale and the next film out at the end of the year.
It will set you back £165,000.

Collinite 476S Beading

Sunday, 04. 27. 2008  –  Category: Cars

Result after layer of Carlack NSC and 2 layers of Collinite 476S wax.

Carlack Wheel Cleaner + Meguiars NXT All Metal Polish

Thursday, 04. 24. 2008  –  Category: Cars

At the weekend I had a go at cleaning my brothers Vauxhall Astra’s alloys.
This is what I was greeted with. A rather dirty alloy although not as dirty as a lot of the wheels you see on others cars.

The finish is a polished metal which are slightly kerbed but not too badly.

2008 Aston Martin DB9 - Coupe & Volante

Thursday, 03. 6. 2008  –  Category: Cars

These changes include a revised version of Aston Martin’s 6.0 litre V12 engine to deliver improved power and torque. Peak power of 470bhp (350kW) – increased by 20bhp (30Nm) - is now reached at 6,000rpm, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 267bhp per tonne (199kW/tonne) – an increase of 11bhp per tonne over [...]