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Did the drive of nearly 200 miles OK except for one issue. Overall impression; Nippy and bouncy. The condition was OK - not great and the re-spray...
David Lane
04-08-2007 05:50 PM
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When working underneath an Alfa 75 with the engine running, remember that due to the transaxle gearbox design, there's a fucking great propshaft...
SteveH
04-07-2007 05:58 PM
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Took the 75, freshly shod with some quite funky Marangoni tyres up to the MOD training ground in the Epynt mountain. Surprisingly traffic-free run...
SteveH
04-07-2007 05:51 PM
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As above, for the GF - wants something that is easy and works reliably! And doesent get confused? Tom tom 1? Cheap.... Navman cheapest one? Etc...
Burgerman
04-06-2007 06:00 PM
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I've just sold the only vaguely sensible car I had (the CRX...) -- '89 Mazda RX-7 Convertible '92 Mazda RX-7
Timo Geusch
04-06-2007 04:00 PM
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Hi, Anyone know if the bigger (3 litre) S6 and V8 BMW TDs can run on veg oil? What sort of power & torque do they develop? Any links to the relevant...
conkersack@googlemail.com
04-06-2007 01:50 PM
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In article <MPG.20799cdce58cf5d413e8 (AT) news (DOT) individual.net>, carl.robson (AT) bouncing-czechs (DOT) com says... wheel HP. I have been...
Tom De Moor
04-06-2007 11:34 AM
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Lordy.UK <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote: Cancelled the Amazon order and ordered from Play. -- SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless...
SteveH
04-06-2007 10:44 AM
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When are you too old to drive? http://www.helium.com/tm/163485/always-relative-phrase-people Road...
Spyvid
04-06-2007 05:28 AM
Elder Go to last post
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Guvnor at work looking for a fast 10-12 port network hub is a bit confused as far as specs go. So am I come to that. :-) Can anyone recommend a fast...
Mike G
04-05-2007 03:36 PM
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Do they have the same attitude in the USA as other abroadians - ie, No, you can't change anything? I assume not given the number of hot rods about....
Doki
04-05-2007 03:09 PM
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Did the CD arrive ok? I sent it through internal post from work so it might take a few days... Third time trying to post this message, for some...
Abo
04-05-2007 03:23 AM
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RST Lump. Fun? Good weather is coming in and I'm looking for a summer project. My V6 Astra wasn't as good as I thought it'd be last year...
Sandy Nuts
04-05-2007 03:19 AM
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Going to pick up the Rangie. No radio in it, so will be really pikey and have the V8 accompanied by The Cramps, Devilish Presley, Zombina and the...
Elder
04-04-2007 05:02 PM
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CD in the post, sent though internal mail at work (ahem) so I hope it arrives... I put a couple of Epoxies albums on there, since Zombina are...
Abo
04-04-2007 04:34 PM
Elder Go to last post
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Hey Carl, did the CD arrive? I sent it via internal post at work (...) so it might take a couple of days ;) -- Abo BATracer: Browser Based Racing...
Abo
04-04-2007 02:24 PM
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I'm after a head unit. It looks like it's going to be between a Becker Mexico Pro or a Pioneer DEH-P77MP. The Pioneer has a higher quoted...
Doki
04-04-2007 04:19 AM
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On my rather old tube of 'regular' Araldite it says it is ok for metal. If this is so then why would I ever use one of those 2-part adhesives sold...
Alex Coleman
04-04-2007 04:07 AM
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Ah, my beloved Mk2 GTi decided today was a good day to knacker not just one but two piston rings. Upon checking the compression these were the...
Pete M
04-04-2007 03:09 AM
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"Lordy.UK" <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote cheers :)
Abo
04-03-2007 03:46 PM
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"Chet" <usenet (AT) retro-renault (DOT) com> wrote you got married?! when? don't tell me she got you drunk and dragged you to vegas? thats...
Douglas Payne
04-03-2007 03:39 PM
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Now my Tiscali account has been cancelled I've lost my email address. I don't want to use my ntl one because it was used in the past when I signed up...
Abo
04-03-2007 02:50 PM
Vamp Go to last post
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Is there some sort of statutory cooling off period for mobile contracts? My bird's just signed a contract in phones for fuckig you and given...
Doki
04-03-2007 12:09 PM
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You may want to check out uk.rec.motorcycles ASAP, 'cos there's an XJ40 being given away over there. Has to be gone this weekend, though. Somewhere...
SteveH
04-02-2007 03:40 PM
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-- Abo BATracer: Browser Based Racing Simulation: http://batracer.com/-1FrontPage.htm?6q0
Abo
04-02-2007 02:29 PM
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"Lordy.UK" <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote Seconded. Corsa GSi alloys. -- Dan
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04-02-2007 02:06 PM
Doki Go to last post
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Albert T Cone wrote: Strange, looked fine to me even though the ebay version was mush. Thought it was pretty funny that as he pushed himself to the...
Grant
04-02-2007 11:36 AM
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Guys Hope you can point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a club / group that does car mods in the Ipswich or Suffolk Area. I'm planning...
Spookydel
04-02-2007 10:57 AM
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Decided to do the plugs etc this bright and shiney day. Did the plugs on the first easy to get at bank no worries. Fired it up, ran great. Undid the...
Elder
04-01-2007 04:10 PM
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Finally got the 75 back today. Have to say that 'JonCedric' has done a fantastic job - all the rot in the panels has been cut out and replaced by...
SteveH
04-01-2007 02:12 PM
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Seems that Derv and SteveH are showing off their back catalogue of wheels, so I thought I'd start a competition to find out who has owned the...
conkersack@googlemail.com
04-01-2007 09:30 AM
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Well, I have a thing for special effects lighting, and today I started modding my car with some LED's. I robbed the 12V power source from...
Trumpetskickbrass@gmail.com
03-31-2007 12:41 PM
SteveH Go to last post
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Mr Bollox on retro-rides is having 75 clutch trouble. Can you offer any suggestions. -- Carl Robson Audio stream:...
Elder
03-30-2007 03:29 PM
Vamp Go to last post
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Just a warning if anyone is thinking of buying a K&N Air filter from UK company Kinnor Services or their filterpower.co.uk website. I ordered a K&N...
jamesb72@googlemail.com
03-30-2007 04:11 AM
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http://shorterlink.co.uk/12290 Talbot Samba cabrio - 11 mths MOT, history, last owner a few years, 97k miles. 1.4 engine - same as in...
David Lane
03-30-2007 02:42 AM
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Have all the owners stopped mumbling shit about every turbo 900 being a future classic and asking £500 for shitters yet?
Doki
03-29-2007 04:22 PM
Elder Go to last post
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Lordy.UK <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote: In the case of the cars listed above it's more iron oxide than irony. -- "Get a paper bag"
Ronny
03-29-2007 11:05 AM
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http://cbs2.com/video/?id=36333 (AT) kcbs (DOT) dayport.com -- "Get a paper bag"
Tim S Kemp
03-28-2007 02:58 PM
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"Chet" <usenet (AT) retro-renault (DOT) com> wrote lol felt at home did ya? :)
Abo
03-28-2007 02:53 PM
Vamp Go to last post
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I took my Peugeot 206 (180 GTi) in to have a slow puncture sorted. That done, the man in the tyre shop gets out the airline and asks me what pressure...
Peter
03-28-2007 12:13 PM
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In article <TuSdncI1sY4v1JjbnZ2dnUVZ8qKvnZ2d (AT) pipex (DOT) net>, None (AT) none (DOT) com says... down. The most local rangie with the longest...
Carl Gibbs
03-28-2007 12:08 PM
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Greetings once again from the lovely San Fernando Valley, Below is the new SFVISBF video for your...
rev106
03-28-2007 11:22 AM
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Surely back then people said typeface rather than font?
Doki
03-27-2007 08:38 AM
banjo Go to last post
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Tyres (Multi-page thread 1 2)
"Lordy.UK" <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote Indeed, sod it and go with 22" chrome ones!!!! I meant if you're going to fanny around with +/-10mm...
Douglas Payne
03-27-2007 06:53 AM
Tony Bond Go to last post
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Has anyone noticed the lack of obvious bargains on ebay recently ? I used to have a bid on unusual items (usually car related) and get 'em...
Tony Bond
03-26-2007 06:23 AM
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Right, the Mondeo is doing my head in, keeps going through MOTs and is just "white goods", don't get me wrong, it's a good car, just too "new"...
Tony Bond
03-26-2007 02:56 AM
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Evening all I want to replace the bumpers on the BX as the back one is cracked (and is the wrong one anyway) and the front one has a large scrape...
Carl Gibbs
03-25-2007 04:44 PM
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Lordy.UK wrote: I always thought they looked like Volvo 340s. My Grandma had a series of 340s. -- Douglas
Doki
03-25-2007 04:30 PM
Elder Go to last post
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-GT40_W0QQitemZ110106656227QQcategoryZ2030QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Fraser
Fraser Johnston
03-24-2007 11:05 PM
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When I first watched this, I had to watch it 4-5 times, the 60's V-12 is just sublime. When he kisses the armco it sends shivers up my spine...
Tony Bond
03-24-2007 05:35 PM
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