Jim H

6 months later, a new video. It's not EP43, but it's a modification of a failed part. Brackets are involved, but sophisticated ones.

I don't fully understand your post. How can going from a Fabia vRS PD130 TDI to a non-turbo SDI (64 Bhp) be an upgrade?

I've used Bosch and now Valeo wipers. We were told Valeo last longer than Bosch, but can't confirm it ourselves as never note down when they are changed.

Is that near Sedgefield or somewhere else? I have a feeling there are 2 or more Hardwick Halls around.

Great pics. I still like wonderful Whitby though. Pic taken in October for a Photo Comp with 'Reflections' as the subject.

I thought I's seen it before. I've just realised the above is an shortened edited version of a race on Carwow's main channel, posted nearly 3 years ago. TBH, I'd prefer if they post drag races on the other channel and kept Carwow for car reviews. Here is the original drag race vid.

Do you mean the rare 2.0l Fabia mk1 is better? The mythical Mustang slayer!

I was talking about tyres for my current car, a 2018 Fiesta. 205/45 17s. They were the older Cross Climate +. I'd love to try the Cross climate 3 to see if/how much they've improved but currently they don't do that size (205/40 & 205/50, but not 205/45!). As for milage CC+, around 32k miles, mostly on front, but swapped to rear in winter. Goodyears, currently an impressive 38k miles, but mostly on the rear. I need to replace them next month before the MOT in Feb. I remember I once only got 8k miles out of a pair of Rainsport 3s in my mk1 Fabia . However I'm guessing my 1.0l Ecoboost is much lighter than the old 1.9 TDI lump.

A lot of people rave about Cross Climates, however when I've tried them on my car, I wasn't impressed with their wet performance, especially when worn. Quite a few all season tyre tests criticise the wet performance of them too. I am currently running Pirelli and a pair or warn Goodyear all seasons and can't fault them. The Pirelli all seasons have won tyre tests for the last 2 years. As I always say, buy the best tyres you can afford, remember it's the only thing that touches the road!

The End........... of the build, 2013-2025 (but they hinted at the end, it may be extended). I think the next series will be, "Running Binky", ie how it drives, breakdowns, maintenance and modifications/improvements. I suppose it still has to pass an MOT or IVA to make it road legal. As people say, project cars are never completely finished! I'm sure they can squeeze a few more brackets into it! Episode 42, the answer to Life, the Universe and Binky!

Episode 41 is out today. Apparently according to their Facebook page, it's their penultimate episode. Ending on 42 must be special, they must be a fan of Douglas Adams.

Do any Skoda engines have a wetbelt?

Yep, 10% kerosine. I must admit, I'm not so keen on the smell of the wax, it's strong of solvents, reminds me of Brasso. If I do add liquid (solvent), knowing my luck I'll add too much and ruin it. https://msds.soft99.eu/en/00298_FUSSO_COAT_12_MONTHS_WAX_L_EN.pdf I'm surprised it doesn't specify Carnauba Wax as the ingredients. Maybe it's not harmful.

A month ago I opened the tin of Fusso Coat to apply for the first time (I think) this year, and noticed inside it was cracked (see pic below). It was fine the last I used it. I bought it just over 5 years ago (Sept 2019) and is the first 'hard wax' I've ever used. I have recently moved it from the house to our garage and accidently dropped it from a shelf, which I'd imagine did not do it any good. So can anything be done about it? If not can anyone recommend a replacement? I am after a long lasting wax/sealant that's easy to use. I love the longevity of Fusso coat, however I sometimes find it's hard to remove, plus white marks seam to appear a month or so afterwards.

I used to swap mine round in November and Easter. However it has been known that we have a 'white Easter' with snow. I don't know what the predictions are for this year. I'd imagen it depends on the date. On my current car I use All-seasons, but still swap them around. I've run Cross-Climates and Goodyear 4 seasons. I have always thought the Michelins are a more summer biased tyre. I am not so sure after reading current tyre tests. My dad has claimed in the 1960s he got Frostbite in Scotland at Mid August!