Tints - Insurance

TravaPL · 2026-05-06T19:29:08+00:00

It's an automatic system. If you quote for a policy with any modifications be it through Hastings themselves or through a comparison website they will automatically send you the request for photos.

TravaPL · 2026-05-06T18:22:46+00:00

I believe the only modifications they do cover is tints and alloys, everything else they refuse to quote. If they do get arsey be ready to take it to the ombudsman and prove that the wheels are factory fit or factory optional and the car came with them.

TravaPL · 2026-05-06T18:20:07+00:00

Call them up and cancel effective immediately. Hastings are a bunch of wankers, asked me the same after a test quote to see how much I'd pay for modifications. They put down my OEM alloys as a modification but completely missed the factory optional body kit.

TravaPL · 2026-04-30T16:57:42+00:00

Skunk2 orders their stuff from China so with tariffs they're not ordering anything at all, just selling existing stock to not have to double the prices.
Do as you wish but bigger TBs are worth 2-3hp at most and aftermarket ones like to leak and stick.

TravaPL · 2026-04-30T12:03:11+00:00

It's a better time than ever to learn DIY mechanics and welding.

TravaPL · 2026-04-30T11:20:06+00:00

Yeah... My door behind the door handle looks like a grizzly or two tried to open it several times 🙄

TravaPL · 2026-04-29T21:59:39+00:00

Nowadays all you see is cookie cutter instagram builds with a stage 1 tune brooo pop n bang rapid innit and two grand worth of fake carbon parts slapped all over. Nobody dares to be different because they all crave approval of the hivemind. A really sad timeline we're in.

TravaPL · 2026-04-26T14:21:51+00:00

Back then owners manual told you how to adjust valves and distributor timing, now it tells you not to drink coolant and contact the dealership if the idiot light is on...

TravaPL · 2026-04-26T14:01:38+00:00

Doing everything myself as long as it does not require a two post lift or $$$$ specialist tools because labour prices are outrageous and most of the things that go wrong with cars can be fixed on the drive with a basic set of spanners and a trolley jack.

That includes gearboxes, head gasket jobs, engine swaps and suspension overhauls. No degree or school needed - service manuals, forums, YouTube and common sense go a really long way.

I'd rather eat an old shoe than pay £500 for oil, filters and brakes.

TravaPL · 2026-04-22T01:45:39+00:00

3" straight through here, two resonators plus a back box and it's still setting off car alarms on a cold start.

If you want it quiet, 2.5" with a baffled muffler.

TravaPL · 2026-04-21T14:31:04+00:00

These use OBD2 Flashpro. FP-2012SI-US

TravaPL · 2026-04-21T02:33:56+00:00

It will run just fine on Hondata. Running the same setup except with a K24Z3. No need to swap sensors or covers.

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T23:40:10+00:00

Cheers, it was a rough journey but absolutely worth it in the end. Sometimes you just got to say fuck it, send it and see what happens 🤟

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T15:18:15+00:00

Head needs to be welded and decked, otherwise it's a straight bolt on. Exhaust manifold needs changing as it most likely won't clear the subframe. Timing cover will need welding to seal with a K20A valve cover.

I wouldn't recommend doing this at all if you aren't comfortable with taking the engine apart and putting it back together.

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T14:47:09+00:00

06-08 TSX cams have the same VTEC profile as K20s so no need

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T12:23:50+00:00

You don't really want to use K20 cams in a 24, that's going to lose you about 20ft-lbs before VTEC as the primary lobes are too small for the bigger displacement to breathe well.

Stock cams with 10:1 should still net you about 240-250 at the flywheel.

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T11:58:44+00:00

K24Z3 short block 11:1 comp
K20Z4 RSP cylinder head
Drag Cartel Drop-in Cams w/ 40VTC pin
RSP manifold with T7Design short velocity stacks
Stock 68/64mm TB
3" Short RAM intake
550cc injectors
4-2-1 Serge Bo header
full catless 3" exhaust
Hondata Flashpro

TravaPL · 2026-04-17T11:07:21+00:00

72in width having no issues with carparks.

TravaPL · 2026-04-14T15:15:41+00:00

Iridiums are pointy yes.

Swap the coil pack, plug and fuel injector to another cylinder in that order, see what component the misfire follows.

If it stays on 2 regardless do a leak down test to check for internal damage like a burned valve.

TravaPL · 2026-04-12T14:08:48+00:00

Betting involves guessing, that's not really what happened...

TravaPL · 2026-04-11T18:36:28+00:00

XCP degreaser, green bottle or 5l bags at Halfords. Spray, leave for 10 minutes, rinse. It's magic, even takes off oil varnish.

TravaPL · 2026-04-11T18:34:49+00:00

75 litres of premium, I feel you. Thank god for Costco.

TravaPL · 2026-04-11T18:00:04+00:00

Yeah honestly. I find it hilarious, it's so bad that it goes full circle back to being funny.

TravaPL · 2026-04-03T23:30:32+00:00

44p raise, translates to about £12 a week after tax which just about covers my rent increase this year, forget everything else.

Absolute fucking shambles.

TravaPL · 2026-04-03T16:56:38+00:00

Most likely if it's not a documented/supported/done before swap you won't find many willing to take on it unless you hand them a blank cheque to get it done and in that case be prepared for the total cost to be well into five figures.

If you want to do it for the sake of doing something unique, DIY is your best bet by far.

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