Marko@SpeedView

by speedview, 04-11-2019, 09:32 AM

Hi,


You can blame sparkystav and jay_russell for directing me to the dark side - began at the LOC but they both said that I'd should hang out here... :thumbup1:


I'm Marko and I've just started a company called SpeedView Displays. Selling a little gadget that projects speed onto your windscreen, a lot like a Defi Link VSD but without quite all the features/installation hassle - oh, and the price tag!

See here: http://www.speedview.co and harass me on [email protected]

I'll be asking to recruiting some test pilots shorthly, but enough about work though - toy time!


Here's my mid engined turbo charged toy with 50-50 weight distribution...




It had an 8 valve pushrod carbed 2.3 petrol in at first, which did 15mpg, had 50 bhp, needed leaded, and took a shade over 30 secs to hit 60. The insurers wouldn't let me put a 2.5 turbo-diseasel in, but any smaller engine was fine. (I was 17 at the time) Any engine I asked? Any you like, so long as its smaller. I didn't ask twice! :laugh:

Engine came from a Rover 220 Coupe Turbo, big intercooler, boost set to 'many' and it was so small that the front of it ended up a metre behind the front bumper, and the weight distribution came out at 53-47 empty! Leaf springs and drum brakes, front and rear! hock:


I also own 1/3 of what seemed like a really really good idea in the pub. **** you eBay for Android:





Ex Westminster long wheelbase XJ8 4.0 V8 sovereign with a few mods. 17 1/2 feet long with sills from 150x150x5 mm high strength square hollow section to stop it folding in half or twisting too much. No roof, for we are optimists. Will it be finished in 2012? The men from the ministry love it though. "When you bring it in for the IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval, as it need re-registering now) can you make sure its a Thursday or a Friday please? I'd like to make sure I get to see it..." "Are you nearly finished yet?" :thumbup:


The sensible daily:





You'll probably all pass me on the track, but at least I'm still facing forwards at the time! :laugh:

The cost about 20 pence to insure, the engines/gearboxes are completely indestructible, and they're a riot on the B-roads. That's my excuse anyhow!


Hello anyways, and hope to meet most of you at JAE 2012, if not before!


More photos of toys here:
http://www.speedview.co/about

Braodband & Static IPs

by Rabster, 03-11-2019, 10:47 AM

OK so i need to get hold of a static IP address for one of my networks at the Storage Yard for remote access

it has a Standard BT broadband now i have a sneaky feeling that BT wont offer a static IP unless im on business broadband which i dont really fancy paying out for

So with that in mind i know places like DYNdns offer a redirect service but wanna charge for the privilege are there any others ?

any of the IT gurus here know the best way i can do this or recommend a way....

Welcome redblack

by Lexuspat, 03-11-2019, 09:13 AM

welcome to OJC redblack tells us about you and your car

to many choices

by Lexuspat, 02-11-2019, 05:50 PM

hi all,

i need to really stock up and get some new kit for detailing the car, Now i have the basic like claybar, shampoo, Microfiber clothes, detailing spray, AG polish but am looking more at wax and polishers.

ive been looking at:

Dodo Juice Purple Haze
Dodo Lime Prime
Sheepskin Wash Mitt
Valet pro tyre gel
Valet pro bilberry wheel cleaner
Uber drying towel
3m masking tape

what i need from you guys is the best place to get this stuff from at a good price or what you would recommend in there place.

i also need a polisher nothing as fancy as the G220 but something more on the entery level of polishing.

as always any help would be really great

Phones and cars

by Stoney, 01-11-2019, 07:21 AM

We all have cars, and we all have phones, right? How do you deal with using them both at the same time?

I have to admit to very occasionally taking a call when driving, though most of the time I'll take my phone out of my pocket and either reject the call or use the auto text option (two taps and it sends the caller a message stating: "I am driving.") Ideally I would like to answer most calls, as well as occasionally make some, and so a convenient, safe and legal alternative is required!

I have decided not to go down the fully integrated car kit route at this time, (maybe with the PC instal, but that's a way off yet!) but instead to get a decent bluetooth headset (with noise cancelling) and some kind of phone holder. Does anybody have any recommendations for these items?

I have seen a Jawbone Aliph Prime unit that looks quite appealing, discounted from £89 to about £30, and that is the current favourite. I am not a massive fan of windscreen suction cup mounted phone holders, and wondered what alternatives there would be, (that don't involve screwing into or permanently marking the dash!) maybe with a thin plate that can be mounted within an existing joint in the interior panels of the centre console?

I need to make a decision quickly, as they will need to be ordered in the next couple of days to receive them in good time for Christmas! All input appreciated...

not really a newbie but

by mattlaw, 31-10-2019, 08:23 PM

well hello there, after my little bump in january that unfortunately wrote my poor is300 off, ive jumped between certain german and french manufacturers but have never been satisfied with any other car, anyways last week i saw the car of my dreams and with a little loan from the royal bank of mum and dad, im now the proud owner of another is300 sport with aero front and rear bumpers, full black leather, nav and 18" rx300 alloys which i actually think really suit it, (although i am trying to sort out a set of 18" is250 hoshi wheels
anyways heres a pic of my new baby, this weekends gonna be busy, new discs and pads all round, cambelt and full service, paint calipers black, check the alignment, valet and polish/wax and fit my cat back exhaust

What a bad film!!!

by jomo, 31-10-2019, 04:09 PM

Well today i subjected myself to one if not the worst car racing flim i'v ever seen, 200mph!

It must have been filmed on a £3 budget looking at the CGI, and i use that word (CGI) very loosely, more plasticy looking than wallace n Gromit!

Nearly 1,1/2 hours of my life i can never get back!

banzai sticker

by MrGash, 31-10-2019, 12:46 PM

how do i obtain a banzai magazine sticker for the civic

Happy birthday Just-Phil

by purplewitch, 31-10-2019, 05:28 AM

Happy birthday, have a great day

very daft ketchup video

by el_bandido, 30-10-2019, 07:45 PM

Ok, this is too funny not to share:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcniyQYFU...re=related