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by kopros
Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: New tyres or rims?
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

New tyres or rims?

Hi all, I am the owner of a J11A (16 plate) tekna with 19" rims installed. It is time to replace the worn out tyres and after having a look at asdatyres I was shocked by the prices :o . I was thinking of "downgrading" to 17"/18" rims to get better prices and a smoother ride....
by kopros
Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Interior
Topic: Current projects.,
Replies: 24
Views: 5628

Re: Current projects.,

mrugby wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:01 pm
Bonnet struts....done........well worth it and makes opening the hefty bonnet a breeze. I noticed the 2022 new Qashqai's bonnet isn't metal anymore, so the sale of bonnet strut kits will decrease.

Could you please share a link to the shop where you bought those?
by kopros
Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Cracked screen connect infotainment
Replies: 12
Views: 3974

Re: Cracked screen connect infotainment

Hi, I’ve not been on this forum very long but an give you a possible option to look at I have found an android unit which replaces the connect unit. I am planning on replacing the 2018 Tekna head unit with this . https://www.belsee.com/belsee-aftermarket-android-head-unit-car-radio-replacement-ster...
by kopros
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 10
Views: 2782

Re: Hello World

1.6 R9M timing chain covers are known for leaking from factory, sometimes they leak abit later on in their life but ones they've been done and done properly then you shouldnt have the issue again, I just think the people for machines that apply the sealant to the covers are a little bit shy with th...
by kopros
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 10
Views: 2782

Re: Hello World

Hello again and happy new year! New year update: I bought a 2016 Tekna (16 plate - 1.6 diesel engine) from Big Motoring World and collected it just yesterday. Due to Covid I was not allowed to test drive it but was given a 7-day money back guarantee. Car looks and drives great! I got the car checked...
by kopros
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 10
Views: 2782

Re: Hello World

Welcome to this forum Are you looking at a 1.5 or 1.6 diesel? The former has a cam-belt which needs changing at 5 years/72,000 miles (some places state 60k or 90k) whereas the latter has a cam-chain that won't need changing until about 175,000 miles. The engines didn't change until ad-blue technolo...
by kopros
Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 10
Views: 2782

Hello World

Merry Xmas everyone! https://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/icons8/christmas-flat-color/24/christmas-tree-icon.png I am new to the forum and I'd really appreciate your input. As we are expecting a new member to our family we decided to go for a QQ. Our budget is £11K and we're looking for a car (diesel...