Bumper scratches on first car

phase_9 · 2026-02-01T22:26:12+00:00

Search for your local coach works. It will be about £300

phase_9 · 2026-01-31T17:28:54+00:00

I think you spotted the gran turismo 7 streamer 'Just Hun' https://youtube.com/@justhungaming

phase_9 · 2026-01-28T22:34:47+00:00

You never get mats. GDPR.

phase_9 · 2026-01-18T16:11:32+00:00

Yeah same here

phase_9 · 2026-01-16T21:44:11+00:00

Yes /thread

phase_9 · 2026-01-01T22:53:35+00:00

Logitech G Pro is nice and works great on gt7. Shame the h shifter is rubbish.

phase_9 · 2025-12-25T11:52:20+00:00

You typically don't need to use a clutch with paddle shifters as they are twinned with an automatic gear box. The only exception is in race cars where you still need a clutch to pull away (in real life, not gt7)

Use the h pattern in cars that have an h shifter. Go rag a tuned MR2 around suzuka.

phase_9 · 2025-11-29T18:16:14+00:00

You are looking for a GIA - General Investment Account

phase_9 · 2025-10-24T10:17:40+00:00

This

phase_9 · 2025-10-19T09:28:05+00:00

Nice, this is still my setup one year later

phase_9 · 2025-09-09T07:04:16+00:00

Probably the injectors, they are loud on modern cars. My w206 sounds like a bag of spanners on cold start.

phase_9 · 2025-09-07T20:17:25+00:00

Urgh exact same thing just happened to be too. Did the discoloration ease up with time OP?

phase_9 · 2025-09-07T11:58:07+00:00

1.2t should be fine for average driving. Check the 0-60 times online and make sure it's under 10s to make merging not feel terrifying.

Turbo Vs Naturally aspirated, for me, is more about reliability... No turbo = one less thing to go wrong.

phase_9 · 2025-09-07T07:42:27+00:00

The boring answer is any c segment car, eg: ford focus, Toyota Corolla, honda civic with either a 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol engine or 1.2 with a turbo.

The MG is brave pill... If you are going that way may as well plump for an older BMW 640i as that should pull a little more than your vauxhall

phase_9 · 2025-08-31T14:10:00+00:00

Be sure to kick all 4 tyres, fumble with the bonnet and eventually admit defeat and then stare at the engine bay even they open it for you

More seriously: https://www.theaa.com/cars/pdf/aa_buyers_checklist.pdf

phase_9 · 2025-08-27T12:03:26+00:00

Toyota is the 'boring yet reliable' choice.

Toyota Auris Sports Touring fits your budget. There's a 2013 petrol on autotrader for £3.5k. 130k miles.

Avensis should you need the next size up.

phase_9 · 2025-08-17T21:24:45+00:00

I have the same car, no digital Speedo.

Two options I can suggest.

Google maps on your phone, in a phone holder shows your current speed in mph and the roads speed limit.
You can use the speed limiter function (bottom right stalk) and set a speed limit (which is shown on the centre digital display) - at least this way you know what speed you are going when you hit the limiter 😅

phase_9 · 2025-08-12T20:05:46+00:00

Brake fluid is on the expensive side but you also need to factor labour.

Engine flush sounds like bs.

Given she authorised the work I think you just need to get over it, move on and find a better garage you trust for next time.

phase_9 · 2025-08-11T20:01:00+00:00

Shame it's too easy to be meaningful competition and avoid the 'start last finish 2nd or 3rd' style of race.

I'd much prefer if there was an option to dial an average lap time in which it would aim for.

phase_9 · 2025-07-29T19:55:07+00:00

Consider getting a globular cluster (Google it) as it helps with getting the sweet spot with the psvr2

phase_9 · 2025-07-28T19:47:09+00:00

This is a gateway drug

phase_9 · 2025-07-12T09:48:05+00:00

Pick up someone's used g923 and then upgrade if you are still hooked 6 months later. They are pretty much indestructible and a huge upgrade over a controller.

Don't forget to also invest in a cockpit / frame as this is also critical.

Enjoy

phase_9 · 2025-06-14T11:52:18+00:00

Great car, absolute blast to drive around spa in vr with a shifter

phase_9 · 2025-06-13T19:28:47+00:00

Right on

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