ok it now connects to the EA servers but theres no chance of game connection - reading around this is apparently because the AOT servers suck at the mo and is being fixed in an upcomming patch - but thanks for the help merlin, appreciate it
Gtech - dont worry about it boss, it is a bit short considering. just wait for the price to drop - we can hook it up then. we do need to do burnout challenges though, aperently you get new cars for online challenges, never herd of that before though.