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by 406BE
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Different size tyres front and back?!
Replies: 25
Views: 11822

Re: Different size tyres front and back?!

on my 406 i have 225/47/ 17 in the front, and 245/47/17 in the back ... They're getting damn precise with these profiles now. I thought you either had to get 45 or 50... Back to standard wheels - wouldn't worry too much about the bigger tyres at the back. Probably find that a previous owner got a b...
by 406BE
Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Different size tyres front and back?!
Replies: 25
Views: 11822

Re: Different size tyres front and back?!

on my 406 i have 225/47/ 17 in the front, and 245/47/17 in the back ...
looks damn sinister! :supafrisk: :evil:

personaly i favor the sport contact 3's from continental, low nooise , nice handeling and the look sexy because of the rim on the outside of the tire
by 406BE
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: My 406 continues to fall to bits...
Replies: 31
Views: 12239

Re: My 406 continues to fall to bits...

type5 :supafrisk:
by 406BE
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: MAF probs
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

Re: MAF probs

you sure you're running fine with MAF disconnected? Is it the O2 sensor on the exhaust you meant by any chance? Better to hook the car up with a diagnose tool (PPS2000) and do a global test. Replace the MAF if found faulty. However, cleaning the sensor given some positive results but never guarante...
by 406BE
Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: MAF probs
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

MAF probs

i have recently been recieving the occasional "polution fault" message and the car seems to go into limp mode ( ie: less power , less acceleration) now i have it planned in for a large service next week , but i disconected the MAF and the car is running like a dream now , anyone know what could be w...
by 406BE
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: How attached are you to your 406?
Replies: 28
Views: 47222

Re: How attached are you to your 406?

well its truely alive again , thats the power of the darkside :twisted:
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The fastest car you have been in
Replies: 28
Views: 11055

Re: The fastest car you have been in

top 3


Porshe carera gt
audi S6
bugati veron



perks of having a had a weeks work as car jockey for imported cars
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Painting the brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 6571

Re: Painting the brakes

i have a light blue/grayish color pug, so i'm thinking of using red or Yellow
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Painting the brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 6571

Re: Painting the brakes

406executiveHDI wrote:the cars dark navy or as it says on the tin rhodes bleu might go for black, the executive isnt really a red brake car a bit like putting racing stripes on a roller

or go for a bit of bling , and take a silverish color , that will also look nice
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi from new member
Replies: 15
Views: 6477

Re: Hi from new member

welcom ^^
be sure to post photo's ^^
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: I.C.E and In-Car Technology
Topic: Any reviews on a Parrot Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 2633

Re: Any reviews on a Parrot Kit

my father used to have a parrot in his jeep, works really well , and has an easy to use interface , i would say go for it! beter than using one thats built into your tomtom or something
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: instrument illumination colour changing
Replies: 10
Views: 5826

Re: instrument illumination colour changing

been thinking to do the same on my car, its a 2001 d9, is that the clear bulbs or the leds ?
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Painting the brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 6571

Re: Painting the brakes

what color is ure car? i think red goes with near to any color :)
normaly if u go down to any aftermarket dealer they have tons of paint made specialy for the calipers , gonna be doing mine to when i next service the brakes
by 406BE
Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 3972

Re: What is this?

lionyo wrote:
Woody wrote:Dunno, but i wouldnt like to have to buy a new one :lol:
Lol, thanks for letting me know what it is just trying to shift a job lot of parts that my brother has told me to sell for him.
well i would guess its worth about 700 euros
by 406BE
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Wheel Sizes ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2172

Re: Wheel Sizes ?

i have 17 "s fit nicely ^^ slightly wider tires at the back ;) altough it affects my ecconmy a lil