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Jun 17, 2016 13:05:25 GMT
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Can you actually transfer that plate to the car, seeing as its a 52 plate? Cool plate though..
Yes Rich, you can. I bought the Reg knowing that it could only be fitted to a car that was 1st reg'd on or after 1/3/03. Bearing in mind my car is a J import, the DVLA were lazy and as they couldn't decipher the J Papers, put on my V5 that exact date - 1st March 2003. Like you, I was still cagey so had the J papers translated and the 'Actual' 1st Reg date is 15/3/03 - To be honest, I would've bought the plate regardless as it was a total bargain really and I would've kept it on retention.
It's odd that they issued a '52 plate against a car registered on 1/3/03, but it goes in your favour in this case.
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Jun 17, 2016 13:50:15 GMT
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I thought the same hence I checked before buying.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Jun 20, 2016 16:09:54 GMT
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Hopefully get this back with the niggles sorted later this week, then I can put the new plates on, get a new DAB radio fitted and start to address the little upgrades I want to do. Like pistonpopper I seem to be too busy to get things done!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Small update - Plates now fitted (Pics this weekend) Eyebrows test fitted (Will also do this weekend) and new stereo fitting booked for Friday. I have decided to go with a Kenwood DAB unit as it has handsfree capability as well as iPod/USB etc. Then on Saturday, it's going in for Cambelt, Water Pump, Tensioners etc etc so that I can drive to the Retro Show on Sunday without worrying!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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ARRRRggggggg - New stereo fitted - fantastic bit of kit.
Bad News: Dropped it off at TDS Racing for cambelt/water pump/tensioners etc and he has found out the radiator is leaking badly and needs replacing!
I have sent an Email of discontent to the importer as I personally think his Tech should've picked it up when he serviced it prior to sale. We shall see.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Oh dear.
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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Jul 15, 2016 14:23:44 GMT
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Well I am finally getting to enjoy the car. The importer paid for the rad repair so other than missing the Retro show, no harm done. On a plus note, I went out for dinner the other night with Chris Todd & his Lady friend (Chris owns and drives that mental 650bhp Scooby Engined Wheelie Popping MK1 Fiesta that runs 9's) and he had a good look over my car. He reckons I've bought very well! Someone in the land of the rising sun spent bucket loads of cash on my car!
It has genuine STi body kit, later front end including genuine headlights, special option tail lights? Also my cars engine is later than the plate would suggest as it has drive by wire throttle! The WRX 2005 plate Imprezza of his Ladyfriend is still on cable so not sure how mine isn't? Anyway, he also noted the fully adjustable Tein coil overs all round and also some weird under bonnet earthing point upgrade that he has seen before but doesn't know why.
Chris has also offered to map the car onto dual maps for me at some point (2 way switch of Full on boost or Wife's mode) so that's something for the future..
Until then I am just enjoying it!
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Last Edit: Jul 15, 2016 14:24:54 GMT by SmokeEm
96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Jul 15, 2016 14:27:28 GMT
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Also, I forgot, my car has genuine Subaru side window spoilers too that run front to back just above the glass. Must help airflow I suppose lol.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Jan 24, 2017 22:15:36 GMT
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Sold tonight.... On the hunt for the next toy!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Davey
Posted a lot
Resident Tyre Nerd.
Posts: 2,208
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Jan 25, 2017 11:07:47 GMT
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Nooooo!!! Whats the next adventure?
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K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300 EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus
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Jan 25, 2017 11:28:20 GMT
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Nooooo!!! Whats the next adventure? I honestly don't know. After my house move last year and also becoming a Grandad, my whole Car Mojo has taken a big hit - I'll be back as they say but god only knows when and what with lol.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Jan 25, 2017 11:28:46 GMT
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I kept my number plate though...
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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dikkehemaworst
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 1,583
Club RR Member Number: 16
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Jan 25, 2017 19:17:58 GMT
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Ah grandad. You'll need a Saab 99 turbo then. The older the better
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Feb 28, 2017 12:41:15 GMT
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Ah grandad. You'll need a Saab 99 turbo then. The older the better
Well I finally bought something! I've gone from a fault free, immaculate rust free Forester to a crusty straight 6 3.2L Mercedes E Class with plenty of faults sat on a nice set of 18" Faux SplitRim (I think they are faux) Monoblocs - New thread to start soon....
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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