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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:35 pm
by White Exec
While looking for some info today, I came across a thread on a BMW owners' club site, where there was a discussion about the difficulty of draining the engine block (inaccessible drain plug). Fair enough, and someone suggested fitting an elbow in place of the block plug, leading off to a more conveniently placed drain tap. So far, so good . . .
But then several replies followed, pooh-poohing the idea as impractical. Why? Because owners tend not to have any means of raising the car to get underneath to fit the bits!
Well, it takes all sorts, I suppose. Perhaps they should stick to fitting some more LEDs and go-faster stripes on the ashtray.

Re: No Comment
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:05 pm
by Dean
Anyone who's anyone knows that a go faster stripe is good for +5bhp. The benefits of a drain point for the block is unknown in those circles.
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:52 pm
by Bertie-Bassett
WooOoody woo00dy hoooo.
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:50 pm
by Ciaran
Dean wrote:Anyone who's anyone knows that a go faster stripe is good for +5bhp. The benefits of a drain point for the block is unknown in those circles.
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Indeed, and a bunch of Halfords stick on 16V, Turbo or even V6 badges assure at least another 30!
Ciarán
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:00 pm
by Dieselman
Ciaran wrote:
Indeed, and a bunch of Halfords stick on 16V, Turbo or even V6 badges assure at least another 30!
And the rest....
Fit a Mongoose Exhaust, that's 30Bhp, cold air intake, another 30, triple electrode spark plugs, another 30.
It's amazing that adding a few bits of tat can add 120Bhp to a 2CV.
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:18 pm
by Ciaran
...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing

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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:33 pm
by Dieselman
Ciaran wrote:...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing

It always beats me that anyone would want to advertise someone else's product...
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:37 pm
by Ciaran
Crazy isn't it.....
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:49 pm
by Dean
No its not, I would do it for sure on the prestige. Let's say £350/panel/annum £500 for the bonnet, sponsor to supply graphics.
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:50 pm
by Ciaran
Nice big Total logo would look great on your bonnet Dean
