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Nov 28, 2022 10:51:19 GMT
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Hey Folks, Another week, another weekly chat, your place for stuff that may not warrant a full thread, or stuff that is just going on right now that you want to share. Update from last week's thread opener... I failed to buy a new tool box in the sales. Previous thread here: forum.retro-rides.org/thread/223537/chat-thread-all-time-wc |
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misteralz
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I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
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Nov 28, 2022 11:58:26 GMT
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I bought a 20V impact driver setup from Lidl for 80€, and it buzzed off the top mount nuts I've been fighting with on and off for the past two weeks without breaking a sweat. It seems well enough built for all the use it'll get from me, so for half the price of a Makita body alone it's worth it. Chuffed.
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Nov 28, 2022 12:30:41 GMT
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I've dropped the Mercury to the local garage because I have a fuel leak on it and they have a lift. I forgot to mention that the thing only starts in neutral so they had to phone me up for a basic driving lesson on the thing....
I've got a guy who has made me some new steel gate frames popping round today to check they fit. Next step is to sort out the wooden panneling for them. Ive had wooden gates for years but they don't survive as long as I'd like (foreever, obviously) as my corner plot is quite exposed to all weather. Steel framing hopefully will get round the issues I have with my wood swelling in damp weather (oo-er)
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2022 12:32:17 GMT by akku
1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 28, 2022 14:00:03 GMT
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Bought a stage 2 remap for the 2002 plate daily in the black Friday sale. I'll have to make sure it doesn't shorten the drive to the in-laws.
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Nov 28, 2022 17:38:23 GMT
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Just bought an S type Jaguar for the price of my monthly mortgage payment…..big lazy cruiser and another car ticked off the list 😁
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Nov 28, 2022 20:45:04 GMT
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I put a personal plate on the daily (I have to say - superb service by the DVLA - something I thought would never pass my lips!). First time I've delved into that area and it's far, far easier than expected.
I am also trying to convince myself that a new trolley jack can wait until after Christmas. I am slowly failing...
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Nov 28, 2022 22:55:47 GMT
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I’ve decided after not having a car since May that I now want one again. I spend a lot of hours in my works vw caddy and don’t really need a car. I just have the urge to get something to tinker with and drive about purely for fun.
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,840
Club RR Member Number: 174
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Nov 28, 2022 23:28:02 GMT
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I finished making the manifold back exhaust for my Clio and now I'm really confused because it's mainly made out of a chopped up system from a GT86, and it's now got a real flat 4 warble going on. Definitely not a misfire as it (relatively) goes like the clappers, just sounds like a Subaru in the process.  |
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 71
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I finished making the manifold back exhaust for my Clio and now I'm really confused because it's mainly made out of a chopped up system from a GT86, and it's now got a real flat 4 warble going on. Definitely not a misfire as it (relatively) goes like the clappers, just sounds like a Subaru in the process. Shouldn't it exit below the valance  |
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skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 5,546
Club RR Member Number: 11
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Whats on my mind? Just been in a sad place since last weeks announcement regarding ULEZ expansion.
Now got to consider selling some of the fleet and work out a way to save as many local cars as possible from going to the crusher. It has really knocked me for six, left me feeling very flat, angry and generally sad. I was just getting back into the car scene after several years away an managed to get to a RRG for the first time in ages. Argh frustrating.
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75swb
Beta Tester
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Club RR Member Number: 181
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Dropped the modernish (though it's 16 years old now!) transporter in for a power steering leak and running rough, knowing it needed a few other things: front shocks and top mounts, rear pads (separated from backing), ps pump, right driveshaft centre bearing carrier somehow snapped off the chassis, boost hose split, some bushes, plus going to do new wheels, tyres, lower it, and maybe a new turbo, injectors if thays what's causing the smoke and misfire, and mapping, so an expensive bill coming my way soon! Otherwise waiting for the haynes book of lies and a headgasket kit to be delivered to start work on the landy.
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,840
Club RR Member Number: 174
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Shouldn't it exit below the valance I've always wondered if you could hide a straight through exhaust and just put heat shield on the bumper and this was a ideal opportunity as the bumper needed changing anyway. Turns out it's a definite no as I've now got a very melted bumper lol |
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Roach
Part of things
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My impala fuel pump pooped itself, my golf is in storage… so I’ve realised this weekend I can’t carry my children (x2) in my work caddy… had to borrow the mrs car. So currently looking for a kid hauler as I had to give her petrol money for the 10 miles i did. |
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I put a personal plate on the daily (I have to say - superb service by the DVLA - something I thought would never pass my lips!). First time I've delved into that area and it's far, far easier than expected. I keep getting tempted to get some kind of private plate for mine. Really wanted B310 HTW for my Sunny, but I don't think I'm allowed to put that on (it's a T reg, if anyone knows different). P996 HTW which I'd want for my Porsche is 'currently' on a Ford, currently in quotes as it is SORN since 2005. Then there is the whole R2 HTW or similar that I should have bought when I had the chance. Today I've switched my mobile over to use the 'Desktop' mode permanently, with an eye to fixing up all the little (and big) issues Desktop mobile has. Then I'll flip the button to move everyone over to that view. |
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braaap
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misteralz
Posted a lot
I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
Posts: 2,338
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Today I've switched my mobile over to use the 'Desktop' mode permanently, with an eye to fixing up all the little (and big) issues Desktop mobile has. Then I'll flip the button to move everyone over to that view. Excellent, thank you! I've found it's absolutely pot luck whether or not the photo uploader works... |
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Excellent, thank you! I've found it's absolutely pot luck whether or not the photo uploader works... Yeah, everything needs tightening up a bit. Also I have a new photo uploader in the works which has a nice preview thing going on, so hopefully finally solve the image upload ordering thing too  |
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Trying to figure a way to sell a couple of the fleet and buy this...but since it only has a couple of days left on the auction I'm not sure it's happening in time.  |
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Really wanted B310 HTW for my Sunny, but I don't think I'm allowed to put that on (it's a T reg, if anyone knows different) Sadly, you are correct HoTWire - you can't make a car appear newer than it is.... R2 HTW is currently available on Regtransfers for a mere £800 (including the DVLA Transfer fee) However, R12 HTW is available on the DVLA for £250 dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/buy.html?plate=R12%20HTW&price=250 |
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2022 12:53:49 GMT by rainking
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Ax GTi Turbo
