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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. ;)
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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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WooOoody woo00dy hoooo.
citroen xm 1994.

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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! :lol:

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Ciaran wrote:
Indeed, and a bunch of Halfords stick on 16V, Turbo or even V6 badges assure at least another 30! :lol:
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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...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing :lol:
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Ciaran wrote:...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing :lol:
It always beats me that anyone would want to advertise someone else's product...
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Crazy isn't it.....
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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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Nice big Total logo would look great on your bonnet Dean :lol:
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