James Simpson

The Focus ST Lookalike Now Sold (Traded In)

Hi Guys, Well I’m sorry to disappoint a few people on here, but I have just literally an hour ago sold (traded) my old ST-Look-a-Like in for a real ST…

Brits declared nation of ‘Pretty Woman Syndrome’ sufferers

Auto Trader research shows Brits are massively intimidated in high value shopping environments July 4 2011: Research out today from Auto Trader has revealed Brits are a nation of ‘Pretty…

Classic Impreza New Age Coil Pack Conversion

So after taking my car for a remap, and finding the car miss fires badly under any sort of decent boost load, I was told to take the car away…

Trailer Lift – North East Tonight

Was just sitting down to watch the local news (North East Tonight – Tyne Tees News), and I was soon interested when I saw something that was quite new to…

Burry CC 9060 iPhone Phone Book Problem

Yesterday I fitted a Burry CC 9060 into a Vauxhall Astra (this does not have anything to do with the issue), everything went fine fitting wise, and tested everything worked…

Quest to Modifying Impreza Injectors (De-Capping)

This is my quest to find which injectors can be modified to produce more flow then they come with as standard. Injector modification is not a new thing (this has…

How To Make A Ford Focus ST Lookalike

I get asked on a daily basis how I turned my car from a standard Ford Focus Titanium into a Ford Focus ST Lookalike (Replica). This process is pretty easy,…

Ford Mondeo MK4 (2007-) Stereo Removal

n this guide, I will explain how to remove the standard stereo from a Ford Mondeo MK4. The stereo below is the base stereo, but there are different options available…

Impreza @ Croft RSOC Regional Day 2010

Yet another excellent weekend spent at Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire. First the problems…. well there was only one major problem this weekend. This problem happened all Saturday, the car was…

PHPBB Paid Subscription V1.0

I have been working on a PHPBB add-on for a while now, I have it working perfectly, but I need to design where values can be changed in the admin…

Latest Articles

09 April, 2012
Performance Graphics – Darlington

If you are after any sort of sinage, vehicle stickers, vehicle branding, tshirts, or anything sticker wise, visit the guys down at Performance Graphics. I have been to them for…
08 April, 2012
How To Fit A Sub to a Standard Stereo

I have seen this time and time again, people asking me how they can fit a sub / amp to a standard stereo – most people that have asked me…
08 April, 2012
What is a SOT Lead

What is a SOT lead? I have been asked the following question a few times when people are wanting to fit their hands free kit into their standard car stereo,…
017 March, 2012
Bojo Tools – Trim Removal Tools

Bojo Tools are the must have product if you like to tinker around with your car, especially a modern car, where plastic dash boards and trims are plentiful. These excellent…
017 March, 2012
Toshiba Camileo H30 – Changable Lens Mod

I have had my Camileo H30 for a little while now – I got this so I could film some of my track days in 1080p HD, but I was…
017 March, 2012
Focus MK2 Coilover/Spring Fitting Guide

I was just browsing my old PC and came across a few photo’s from when I fitted my Eibach Coilovers, so I thought I would show them all to you….
012 August, 2011
Audi TT 8J (2006-) Stereo Removal

In this guide, I will explain how to remove the standard stereo from a Audi TT 8J (2006-Present). Removing the stereo is fairly straight forward, the hardest part is finding…
512 August, 2011
Hyundai Santa Fe (2007-) Stereo Removal

In this guide, I will explain how to remove the standard stereo from a Hyundai Santa Fe MK2 (2007-). The pictures featured in this guide are used as a base…
07 August, 2011
SyncToy (2.1) Hidden Task Windows 7 Backup

I have now finally managed to get my Network Attached Storage (NAS) all sorted now, so I figured it was time to make a backup of my files (mainly website…
05 July, 2011
WordPress 3.2 & Arras Theme White Screen of Death

As there is a new version of WordPress out, I instantly upgrade to the latest version (I have to say 3.2 is quite nice)… Anyway, after upgrading, I was met…
028 February, 2011
Kings Tyres Review :: Avoid

Just flicking through my old pictures on my PC when I came across the pictures of the tyres that came fitted to my ST Alloy Wheels when I first purchased…
022 January, 2011
Mitsubishi Shogun Service Check List

Below is the Mitsubishi Service check list for a Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DiD (2006 plate in our case). To best view this image, right click and “Save image as”, as…
029 December, 2010
Michelin 12262 High Power Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator

A tyre inflater is a must have thing now days, especially if you check your tyre pressures as much as I do, I have had a 12v tyre inflater for…
029 December, 2010
Clarke Low Entry Trolley Jack [CTJ1250A]

The Clarke Low Saddle / Low Entry Motorsport Jack [CTJ1250A] has to be one of the best jacks I’ve used so far. As both the Impreza and Focus are extremely…
315 December, 2010
Auto Trader Owner Reviews

Seems that Auto Trader are now jumping on the blogging/customer review band-waggon, by allowing owners / general public write their own reviews about the cars they have owned. There is…