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Re: What have I done... -
04-01-2007
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Who cares, listen to that noise - I just couldnt resist  £10 less than I paid for the Rangie, with a Similar length MOT. And yes, that noise is addictive. SO, we have done the Swedish phase (Volvos and Saabs everywhere). Done the Jap and turbo phase, Supras, Swifts, MR2s and GT4s. And now we seem to be drifting into V8s as a group. Yee fucking haw bubba  -- Count me in: 928 currently in Anaheim, Ca for a stroker V8 and 550 Rear |
I have been drooling over an E39 M5 which is a more satifying drive than
the E60 M5 but gosh are these BMW's heavy!
V8 (or better: big displacement engines) have what we all seem to crave
for: major reliable HP and -as we get older- torque. Snoozing along at
2500 RPM and still having a powerband wider than a diesel to play
with...
Tom De Moor
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Yep, that's mine name down there as the buyer! Bought it without seeing it, which was probably a silly thing to do, but nevermind. I've got access to a decent workshop now so even if it is a bit ropey under the nice looking body I should be able to sort it out! |
hidden nasties, unless any deliberate cover up work has been done.
I can help you out with a rear window motor for the one that's failed -
although it might be relays or switches instead. Those often respond to
cleaning. If both rear windows don't work it's probably the child inhibit
switch and that too usually cleans up.
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*Keep honking...I'm reloading.
Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.
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In article <579lnhF2bvhlmU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>, Carl Gibbs <cagmeister (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Yep, that's mine name down there as the buyer! Bought it without seeing it, which was probably a silly thing to do, but nevermind. I've got access to a decent workshop now so even if it is a bit ropey under the nice looking body I should be able to sort it out! Generally, SD1s show their body problems - it's very unlikely there are hidden nasties, unless any deliberate cover up work has been done. I can help you out with a rear window motor for the one that's failed - although it might be relays or switches instead. Those often respond to cleaning. If both rear windows don't work it's probably the child inhibit switch and that too usually cleans up. Excellent, thank you!! |
The car will probably go straight in for an MoT when I get it, then we shall
see what I'm up against in terms of slightly more major stuff. Wanna get it
done quick though as I want it usable for the summer months
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In article <579lnhF2bvhlmU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>, Carl Gibbs <cagmeister (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Yep, that's mine name down there as the buyer! Bought it without seeing it, which was probably a silly thing to do, but nevermind. I've got access to a decent workshop now so even if it is a bit ropey under the nice looking body I should be able to sort it out! Generally, SD1s show their body problems - it's very unlikely there are hidden nasties, unless any deliberate cover up work has been done. I can help you out with a rear window motor for the one that's failed - although it might be relays or switches instead. Those often respond to cleaning. If both rear windows don't work it's probably the child inhibit switch and that too usually cleans up. Dave, as you seem to be an expert and the only other SD1 owner on here |
come with one? If so are there any give away markings on the diff? I'm not
fussed about whether it has one or not, it would just be nice if it did!
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The car will probably go straight in for an MoT when I get it, then we shall see what I'm up against in terms of slightly more major stuff. Wanna get it done quick though as I want it usable for the summer months |
wise as it isn't common, so may suggest wear. Assuming wheel balance etc
isn't a million miles out.
However, the suspension is as simple as they come and all parts available
- most as cheap as chips since Rimmer bought the Indian parts stock.
Although I hear tell they've increased some prices now.
Likely cause worn ball joint (new bottom link) or anti roll bar to bottom
link bushes.
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*How can I miss you if you won't go away?
Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.
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Dave, as you seem to be an expert and the only other SD1 owner on here AFAIK - what do you know about the LSD the guy writes about? Did they ever come with one? If so are there any give away markings on the diff? I'm not fussed about whether it has one or not, it would just be nice if it did! |
in far more need of it.
It's not even mentioned in my W/S manual so can't help. But I'd say it
would be worth as much as the car if it is one. ;-)
I'll ask on the SD1 groups.
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*If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?
Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.
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"Bob Sherunckle" <zilspeed (AT) beeteeopenworld (DOT) com> wrote in message news:_qydnfLRwLTRRJLbRVnyvAA (AT) bt (DOT) com... "Douglas Payne" <douggie (AT) cheerful (DOT) com> wrote in message news:579l9aF2cj3qiU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net... Heh, over the last few years I did British (German) luxobarge with the I6 Clarton, then I went lukewarm French hatch with the BX. A quick hop to the reasonably frugal NA 306 Diesel for a few thousand miles and now I've gone shiny Jap. And the shiny Jap thing is ?.............. (Yes, I know that I know). Is it something manly like a 350Z, or an Evo FQ580, or a twin turbo Supra? |
I never liked the looks of the 350Z and I can't afford to buy or run a
turbonutter japmobile.
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Douglas
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I'll ask on the SD1 groups. |
Both Yahoo groups.
roversd1 (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com
sd1online (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com
You have to register with yahoo groups before subscribing. Both quite low
traffic so no big deal email wise.
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*No radio - Already stolen.
Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.
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"Dave Plowman (News)" <dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:4eccbd1041dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk... In article <579lnhF2bvhlmU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>, Carl Gibbs <cagmeister (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Yep, that's mine name down there as the buyer! Bought it without seeing it, which was probably a silly thing to do, but nevermind. I've got access to a decent workshop now so even if it is a bit ropey under the nice looking body I should be able to sort it out! Generally, SD1s show their body problems - it's very unlikely there are hidden nasties, unless any deliberate cover up work has been done. I can help you out with a rear window motor for the one that's failed - although it might be relays or switches instead. Those often respond to cleaning. If both rear windows don't work it's probably the child inhibit switch and that too usually cleans up. Dave, as you seem to be an expert and the only other SD1 owner on here AFAIK - what do you know about the LSD the guy writes about? Did they ever come with one? If so are there any give away markings on the diff? I'm not fussed about whether it has one or not, it would just be nice if it did! |
LSD.
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Pete M - Using the Scouse Side of the Force -
Golf GTi (Dead),
Mercedes 190E Auto (also dead)
OMF#9
Currently listening to the 747s "Zampano"
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In article <57a2i7F2cbdf6U1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>, Carl Gibbs <cagmeister (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: The car will probably go straight in for an MoT when I get it, then we shall see what I'm up against in terms of slightly more major stuff. Wanna get it done quick though as I want it usable for the summer months Reading the description again, the steering shimmy *may* be a problem MOT wise as it isn't common, so may suggest wear. Assuming wheel balance etc isn't a million miles out. However, the suspension is as simple as they come and all parts available - most as cheap as chips since Rimmer bought the Indian parts stock. Although I hear tell they've increased some prices now. Likely cause worn ball joint (new bottom link) or anti roll bar to bottom link bushes. Well he's included a couple of ball joints in the auction, so that's a good |
this much easier. I can take it down there for him to do a pre-MoT check,
he can let me know what it needs then I can go and sort it out in the
evenings/weekends. And then it can go straight through an MoT first time.
Just been taking a closer look at the Rimmer website - I'm glad to see
there's plenty of spares available. And the prices don't seem that bad.
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