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  1. Simonfryan

    Pin a tail on the donkey - aka 'Price the GS'

    So, after a day spent at Dick Lovett yesterday whilst my GS was serviced, I've got a growing desire to upgrade to a newer model. I've always liked the GT but I drove the new Ghibli yesterday and was very impressed with that too - a great all rounder. So after only a few months of owning the GS...
  2. Simonfryan

    Chris Harris 4c review..

    Another great video from Chris Harris, this time reviewing the 4c. http://youtu.be/KnuNv77rB0Q I enjoyed the TG review but this guys reviews are better in my opinion... He seems to be gaining in popularity too - wouldn't be at all surprised if one of the mainstream channels offers him a car...
  3. Simonfryan

    Great P1 review...

    http://youtu.be/Kb8tGX-HPQE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. Simonfryan

    Help! Broken down GS

    Hoping someone can help... I nipped out to a convenience store half an hour ago. Parked up, came back to the car and went to start her up. Ignition came on OK. Pressed the start button and then everything died. I've got no power at all. Nothing. No lights on the dash, no clicking, everything...
  5. Simonfryan

    Spare key remote not working

    I tried the spare key for my GS recently and it wouldn't work (i.e. Would not remote lock/unlock the car). Assuming it was the batteries I changed them today but still nothing. I'm pretty sure that I got the polarity right on the batteries (or at least put the new ones in as the old ones had...
  6. Simonfryan

    Centenary emblem, keyring, tax disc holder etc

    On an earlier thread it was suggested that we should create a tax disc holder/window sticker for forum members, to celebrate the centenary. Here are some initial designs that one of my designers has knocked up. There are two versions but shown in situe on a tax disc holder/window sticker...
  7. Simonfryan

    Seat backs

    I'm probably going to be castigated for this and immediately ejected from the forum, however I've been thinking about covering my GS seat backs in carbon film. Let me explain why (before you all start shouting, using words like 'vandalism', 'chav' etc)... For one, I don't understand why...
  8. Simonfryan

    Need some guinea pigs...

    I'm looking for a handful of people to give me a bit of feedback on some concepts for a new direct mail based promotion that I'm developing for a company in the automotive parts and service sector before it goes live. The campaign is aimed at garages/workshops, but as people who are pretty...
  9. Simonfryan

    Front brake discs and pads - GS

    Just by way of an update, I had the Brembo front brake discs and Textar pads fitted yesterday. The pads were for a BMW E35 7 series MY1998 and I bought the original Maserati wear sensor lead. I used Paul at Welsh Porsche in Cardiff to fit them and had a brake fluid change done at the same...
  10. Simonfryan

    Top Gear is back...

    Series 21 starts 2nd Feb... http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/top-gear-is-back-series-21-to-air-on-2-february
  11. Simonfryan

    Aircon related noise

    I've got a weird noise coming from the engine when the air con is on. Sounds a bit like a scraping sound interspersed with a pause each second - so scrape, pause, scrape, pause etc. it's not loud, but nevertheless it's definitely there. Turn off the AC and it goes immediately. I'm...
  12. Simonfryan

    Cheapest GS in the UK?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IXO-1-43-MOC042-MASERATI-GRAN-SPORT-2004-WHITE-/131052844126?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item1e835bb45e
  13. Simonfryan

    John Button

    Just came across this story on the web - first I'd heard of it so apologies if old news to anyone.. http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/01/john-button-remembering-a-great-man/
  14. Simonfryan

    Oil pressure too high?

    Took the GS out for a good long drive yesterday (first dry day for ages!) and noticed that the oil pressure gauge stayed at 5 bar for the duration. The manual says it should be 2.5 bar. Should I be concerned with it being too high? If so, what could be the cause?
  15. Simonfryan

    Bulb types

    I've decided to upgrade the headlight and side light bulbs in my GS for something that will provide a whiter light closer to the HID/xenon look, however despite having searched the forum I'm struggling to find out what type of bulb fittings are used in the headlight (dipped beam and main beam)...
  16. Simonfryan

    Clutch slip?

    So I've only driven the GS around 4 times since taking ownership 2 weeks ago and each time seems to throw up some new idiosyncrasies or possible issues that I wasn't previously aware of. I'm not sure if I'm just over sensitive to the fact that these cars chew through clutches, but the last...
  17. Simonfryan

    Passenger window misbehaving

    I've noticed that the passenger side window in my GS is misbehaving. It drops when the door is opened but doesn't shut completely after the door has been closed. However if you then open and close the drivers door, the passenger side window does fully close. Is this normal? If not, then...
  18. Simonfryan

    Fancy bulbs...

    Anyone know anything about these bulbs and where I can get them...?
  19. Simonfryan

    Removing GS roof headlining

    Anyone tried to remove and refit the leather headlining on a GS? My new GS has a small dent on the roof just above the driver's window. I've spoken to a couple of guys who do paintless dent removal but both need to get behind the dent to work it out, hence removing the interior headlining...
  20. Simonfryan

    Christmas comes early ...

    Collecting the GS tomorrow morning and can't wait :) Think I've made the right decision in not buying a 997, and remain undeterred even after a good mate (who has a brand new 911 Turbo S, Ferrari California and now a 458 Spyder on order) asked "Why the **** have you bought that ****??!!' when I...