Aol stiffing me again !

One website I used for a broadband test gave the result ' Ouch...are you on dial up or something'



Try clicking on the box to do a broadband test for yourself.

Lamb chop 2 Custom Bike

Having spent so much time watching discovery Channel biker build offs and the showcasing of American custom builders it was so refreshing to see a great example of British engineering and design. Check out the Lamb Chop 2 created by Larry Houghton featured in this months BSH (March 2008)

or check it out on larrys website www.wmf-uk.com

Rat the Bike Rat the Car

I know some enthusiasts will think....'Sacrilege' but as one of the wheel trim discs was missing I decided to scrap em all and am going to 'satin' black the steel rims instead.
Yeah it will make the car look mean but kinda suits me as a biker.
Gonna be selling the 3 hubs on ebay or on the Volvo forums

Volvo Post script

Well, after the hassle and rip off that is EUROSTAR Garage in Tooting SW17 - the good news is that the outcome was sucessful once they were given the Elbow.
Thanks to the efficiency of EURO CAR PARTS( Mitcham Branch)

The new HT leads were fitted (Good price too – Eurocarparts), The old BKR6EKUB plugs which were on the car when purchased worked well but there was still some ‘weakness’(mixture ?). With nothing to lose and working on the reverse logic that as I couldn’t afford the expense of a proper’tune-up’ I needed to try to replicate the set-up that worked with the current carb (fuel/air) Settings. Euro Car parts offered the Denso Plug K20TXR at £10.29 inc vat.

Bought – Fitted- ………………….heaven………..Job done !

Car now runs well and the grin factor is even there.

SUMMARY : - Volvo V40.

EUROSTAR GARAGE TOOTING – CRAP ! Cowboys. AVOID AT ALL COST.

EURO CAR PARTS (BRANCHES) – EXCELLENT ! USE AT EVERY

OPPORTUNITY !

VOLVO FORUMS – EXCELLENT – USE AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY

Crap local Garage- Rip Off Merchants !

A cautionary tale,

I Bought V40 1996 estate.2.0i which Ran like a pig even after usual ‘cold’start should have passed.

Based on previous experience with same problem on other Volvos I Changed HT leads. From the Spec cards in HALFORDS……… and Routinely changed the plugs from the NGK BKR6EKUB on there to new NGK BKR6ETUC recommended by my local Auto factors.

Still running badly and at times lacking power I called several garages and opted for a local garage which does MOT’s Services and claims diagnostics and tuning.

The ‘Garage’- EUROSTAR , of TOOTING,LONDON , told me (at a cost of a £ 88 Diagnostic !) that he thought they were the wrong HT leads (no certainty there !) and that the BKR6ETUC plugs I had fitted to replace the BKR6EKUB on the car when I got it were the wrong plugs. He was very disgruntled at my informing him I could change the plugs and HT leads myself (rather than pay him the £75 +vat p/h), and handed me a piece of paper with NGK BCPR6ET written on it telling me these are the plugs I need.

I changed the HT leads but replaced the old BKR6EKUB plugs as they were visibly in reasonable condition. Problem Solved.

Luckily before I returned to the Autofactor shop to raise hell or bought the ‘Correct’plugs as per the Eurostar Garage Tooting I visited the NGK product website and did a cross reference check on all the plugs mentioned (including Eurostars erroneous type).

OK it confirmed that the BKR6ETUC is the correct Plug for the car model,/year/engine size and offered the BKR6EKUB as an alternative.

Incidently, on the NGK Web site it returns the following vehicles for the NGK BCPR6ET Spark Plug.

ALFA ROMEO33 1.706/90,CITROENAX 1.408/91 –> 05/,CITROENXM 3.0n/ , CITROENXM 3.0n/,FIATPUNTO 1 (94-->10/99) 1.403/94 –> 00,
FIATUNO 1.490 –>,MZ1000S 100004 –> Std Copper Core, SENATOR 3.0 –> 84

PEUGEOT405 1.901/90 –> 07/92,PEUGEOT605 3.009/90 –> 09/97

PEUGEOT605 3.009/90 –> 01/94,PORSCHE968 3.091 –> 96,RENAULTESPACE 3 / GRAND ESPACE 3.004/97 –> 09/98,RENAULTSAFRANE 3.092 –> 10/96

SKODAFAVORIT 1.393 –> 95,VAUXHALL/OPELCARLTON 3.0 –> 07/92

VAUXHALL/OPELSENATOR 3.0

NOT A MENTION OF THE VOLVO V40 2.0.i 1996…!!

If I can find out the correct stuff from the Net, Vardis etc how come the ‘professionals’ at Eurostar Tooting couldn’t get even close ?………….does this garage not have a clue or was it a surefire way of getting me back for more diagnostic charges ?

Size her up !

Size her up ! Turn Her On: Buy Her Sexy Lingerie!!!

So we’ve established that what she wants is sexy lingerie but we don’t know where to start, don’t worry guys I have the answers…….

There can’t be too many things that you buy for your other half but also get some enjoyment from. Okay, so there are CDs, Books and DVDs, especially those that you really buy for your collection but cunningly disguise as a gift for her. But if you are looking for something that’s unique and totally personal then nothing comes close to beautiful sexy lingerie – a gift guaranteed to win you brownie points and benefits galore.

From the plentiful selection of beautiful lingerie available on internet lingerie sites such as Interknickers.co, there’s no doubt that you will be able to find the perfect gift.

But the question on every mans mind is were do I start?. Don’t worry _ you’re not the only bloke in the world who’s worried about looking furtive or clueless in a lingerie dept. Buying lingerie gifts need not be the complicated or embarrassing experience that you might expect, particularly when shopping online. Click here for a selection of ideas

Let us help you into the world of something sensuous by offering a few essential dos and don’ts designed to make the experience as easy and successful as possible.

Invest wisely, not only choose garments that you would like your lady to wear but the kind that she might choose for herself. Size matters and if you do not know her size carry out a discreet preliminary investigation in her underwear draw. Make a note of her favourite bra if you can see it. If all the detective work does is throw you into a state of confusion( confused excitement ? haha!) use the simple sizing guidelines on the Interknickers.com site as most styles come in Small, Medium or Large.

An excellent alternative gift option is a chemise or camisole with matching knickers. This is sized in the same way as a dress and it is much easier to get right if your not sure .

Thong or brief ? the answer should again be lying there in her collection but if in doubt thongs are currently more popular and would be the safest bet.

however as beauty is in the eye of the beholder then the best advice is to go with your instincts and select the styles that capture your imagination the most. Click here for a selection of ideas

And then…………………………………… enjoy !

naughty !

Click here for a selection

Be her Valentine

be selfish -buy her what you want !

Sexy Lingerie

I know many men, myself included, dread this very stressful time of year. Research and our own desires tell us what we should get her for Christmas. But where do we start ?

Well it’s a tough job but someone has to do it………………..I’ll start with the academic approach to sexy lingerie and then at great personal hardship and stress I’ll research the subject –which could well involve hour after hour of net surfing and questioning the fairer sex about their lingerie desires……….” oh the sacrifices that man makes for his blog” - I hear you say…………

It's easy to just order online and the shops selling this stuff have really helpful (not to mention enjoyable !) websites Click here for a selection

Recent consumer research confirms that women love to both receive and give sexy lingerie as gifts. The survey showed that 38% of all women and 82% of 18-35 year olds liked to receive lingerie as a present, and that 32% liked to purchase lingerie as a gift for family and friends.

The survey also said that 29% liked to wear attractive and sexy underwear and that they have certain items of lingerie that they wear for special occasions. Women are more likely to have a “wardrobe of underwear” buying different styles and types for different occasions.

The report also found that 34% of respondents said they bought underwear to “treat themselves”.(no surprise there then !)

A key trend in the lingerie market has been for the sexy and erotic ranges to “come out of the cupboard” and into the mainstream market.

Sexy Lingerie - Click here for a selection