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    Legal Advice - Amazon lost my parcel, now won't supply the goods.

    I wonder how much Amazon will be claiming for the guitar from the delivery insurance... If it's the full retail price then that will be a tidy little profit ;)
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    Volkswagen cheats emissions tests!

    Except it is completely related. The high NOx emissions are a direct consequence of trying to get low CO2/fuel consumption out of the diesel engine (by operating at too lean a burn and inadequate EGR). So they can rectify the issue by changing the combustion mixture e.g. use more fuel /...
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    Volkswagen cheats emissions tests!

    That's not true. Nitrous oxides do cause global warming. But you're probably talking about NOx.. Dealing with NOx in modern diesels by treating with urea/ammonia (e.g. AdBlue) actually creates CO2 as the product, which we all know does contribute to global warming. Back to square one? Any...
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    Show Us Your Motors!

    It won't just be peak engine torque though, there is also the multiplication from the gearing. Given the low top speed I'd probably say it's mostly gearing.
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    Would I be foolish to attempt this myself?

    Ah right, £35 driveshaft would have been a bit dodge anyhow. Just for reference though....looks like this guy didn't have it easy. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13924004
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    Would I be foolish to attempt this myself?

    Not sure I'd attempt a drive shaft as my first foray into mechanics. At a guess you're going to be up against a bunch of rusty nuts before you get to release the steering knuckle from the strut, so some penetrating oil would be handy. You'll probably want a ball joint splitter so you don't...
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    Focus mk1 ball joint and spark plug questions

    http://forums.focaljet.com/threads/606388-How-To-Extensive-Suspension-Overhaul-(Front-and-Rear) That's the most comprehensive tutorial about front and rear Focus suspension. :)
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    Focus mk1 ball joint and spark plug questions

    In theory it's a simple job to replace the lower control arm, in practice the lower pinch bolt is an absolute pain to knock out. Provided you have the tools e.g T50 bit, breaker bar and huge arms.
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    Squeaky Brakes

    If its Anything like the Mk1 Ford Focus, squeaky brakes (sounds like a bus/lorry) at low speed are caused by the shoes in the rear drum brakes. You need to use copper grease at the contact points.
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    I neglected my Focus and it's now biting me somewhere in the groinal regions

    It seems Ford Focuses have a nasty habit of having knackered central locking... I had issues with my remote central locking. Have you tried unplugging the Siemens box? I read the instructions on some since-forgotten website, but here's a summary. Underneath the steering wheel, there is a...
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    Free EA Games

    Wait.. there's more! Fifa Superstars - Free Theme Park - Free Bejeweled Blitz - Free :) (Click iPhone at the top to see these... they're not on the main screen)
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    Free EA Games

    Haven't seen this posted yet... but then I don't usually keep up to date. http://eamobile.com/dailydeals Today: Cause of Death - Free Fantasy Safari - Free Need for Speed Undercover - Free Surviving High School - Free Risk - 65% off @ £0.69 I think there's a new deal every day at...
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    3 from the latest wedding

    Looks good... except overplaying the 'peering through bushes' effect might make you look like you're a peeping tom.
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    Downloading a Youtube video.

    http://vixy.net/
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    earphones for my iphone

    Not really, the iphone is the weakest link... So I wouldn't go overkill
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    Apple's January 27th Event

    Thanks, I'm aware of that fact. It's only available on the 3G + WiFi model because it uses the cell phone towers to quickly locate the position, hence 'better' than normal GPS.
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    Apple's January 27th Event

    Tech specs on Apple site says it has A-GPS... http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ Edit: just 3G + WiFi version though
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    Apple's January 27th Event

    I think GPS is implied, not much use of a compass without GPS, no?
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    Macbook Pro won't Die! Help me OcUK!

    Haha.. My Macbook is still plodding along after 3.5 years of abuse. Battery has been replaced a few times and is the current one is close to 1000 cycles (sounds ludicrous..), it's covered in tape holding bits of the case together. I think the poor thing is hanging on by a thread, but...
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    Orange or O2 for the Iphone

    Also, you don't get the unlimited wifi bolt on.
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