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Aug 10, 2020 12:48:48 GMT
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Last Edit: Aug 10, 2020 13:04:12 GMT by MkX
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Hello all I'm new here, but cutting to the chase I'd hoped to build my dream MK3 supra ma70, but literally the same day the HG blew and I had to find another option. Enter the project, over the past year or so I've had a non vvti 1jz forged and collected all the past to nearly drop it into the MK3 chassis. But as it does from time to time, life has hit the fan and I cannot even think about spending more money on it. The question is do I sell it as a project? Or dry store it. With baby on the way the funds are needed, but wouldn't even know how or where to list it. Cheers Photos are always a good start.
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I reckon some of that welding will outlast the car!
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Not a bad car at all, handsome and, with the 3 litre lump, quick. Unless there is a huge disparity in prices between Germany and the UK this particular example looks to be very over-priced, in the UK you could buy a nice example privately for a fraction of this asking price. The Z3 is not particularly rare in the UK although the 3 litre versions are thinner on the ground. Is this too much power for an inexperienced driver? Possibly. Be sparing in your use of the loud pedal! Parker's gives an overall owner satisfaction rating of 84% for the Z3, although I suspect it would be higher for just the 3 litre. This review details the pros & cons; www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-bmw-z3Wildcard: If you want a handsome, stylish, quick convertible with plenty of bonnet, how about the Honda S2000?
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Last Edit: Aug 8, 2020 22:43:41 GMT by MkX
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Last Edit: Aug 7, 2020 16:04:41 GMT by MkX
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As promised, and hopefully as penance to the OP for the thread jack. Awesome!
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Spoke to a solicitor once about the 'disputes with neighbours' box and he said that there is little real comeback if somebody has lied about it. A real Solicitor??! I don't think that's at all an accurate representation. Since the regulations came in, I'm aware of a couple of high profile cases being heard in the courts where the original (lying) vendor has been ordered to pay damages which have been close to half the value of the property that was sold.
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All the wood has been beautifully crafted and is a work of art. One of my pet hates however is modern car seats in classics. Overall it's a very nice job though.
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I could write a book on the subject from very first hand experience (including police attendance / local authority intervention / legal challenges) - I reside opposite the most unreasonable & selfish neighbour that you are ever likely to come across - Most of the points have already been stated by others but to clarify Keep a note of the dates & times worked - personally I would not start before 09:00 hours and I would ensure that you are completed by 18:00 hours Police will not be interested - they will just refer her to the local authority There is no such body has 'The Environmental Agency' - there is 'The Environment Agency' However you are not operating a business that requires a environmental licencing nor are you polluting the area to an extent that they need be involved - so they are not interested either It's the local authorities 'Environmental Health Department' that is where the complaint would become valid - if they can prove (through a complainants diary log) that you are producing a 'Statuary Nuisance' then they can act upon it - Initially its normally a form of written correspondence setting out the complaint and how they can act upon it Complainants quite often exaggerate the facts / stretch the truth / fabricate & invent Stay clam & reasonable at all times - don't raise your voice but politely point out the longer that they waste your time the longer it will take - the boot would be very much on the other foot if the said neighbour was having building works undertaken her property and you are well within your rights to advise her so I'm going to assume that given the current situation that we all find ourselves in that our local authorities are stretched beyond all capacity with department staff redeployed to front line roles in order to deal with far more important matters & implications - not that you need to hide behind this - but again I would assume that by the time anyone got round to dealing with a complaint against you at the local authority that you would be all wrapped up with the work on your car My situation is quite different from yours in the fact that I turned the restoration work upon my own vehicles into a business - but working from home - I have planning permission for my workshop & business and my neighbour (100 metres away) would dearly love to close me down at the first chance - I will never give them that pleasure - its does not mean that I can not please myself - I work to strictly curfewed hours along side many mitigation factors - I have the support from the rest of my neighbours & community for which I am always grateful Just keep your head down & crack on - good luck - Chris Yeah, what ↑ he ↑ said about being a clam and stuff. If she comes over having the screaming habdads again it might be worth enlightening her to the following (which assumes her to be a homeowner); If she makes a formal complaint to any organisation / body she will have to declare this as a 'neighbour dispute' on the legal pack if she ever tries to sell her house which may very well result in a sale falling through if prospective purchasers believe they're moving in near a noisy neighbour. On the flip side, if she were to formalise a complaint, you may also find that you have to declare a neighbour dispute if you ever want to sell.
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I pass this sad old Bug in Bridgend occasionally; I think the owner is more in love with the idea of owning a Beetle than the reality of owning one. It has barely covered a thousand miles over the past 14 years and has had a couple of spectacularly catastrophic MOT failures.
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. . . then chuck vinegar over it and leave it outside for a while .... Bleach!
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there is so much goodness on there - if money was no object I would get this back on the road and use it as my daily www.copart.co.uk/lot/44261330 If they gave that shed to you for free, it would cost a hell of a lot more money to get it into half decent shape compared to buying a half decent one to start with.
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Deposit taken, car still here. He's collecting in a couple of weeks, after his holiday. Feel free to improve on his offer! If you've taken a deposit that's not very fair!
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That's awesome. I haven't seen one of those cat's b*mhole tea-towel holders since my Nan's house in the '60s.
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Still plan to try and fit the one from my '40 into a Triumph 2000 at some point though My neighbour has a Triumph 2500 estate fitted with a Jaguar 4.0 engine. I assume it is the earlier engine, and it does have a modified bonnet to accommodate it. This is most likely to be the straight-six 4 litre (AJ6 / AJ16). The Triumph straight-six 2 litre / 2½ litre was a pretty good engine but the Jag lump would certainly give it plenty of oomph. I have a BIIIIIG soft spot for these estates and would love to see some pics if you ever get the chance.
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Jul 28, 2020 13:31:31 GMT
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Jul 23, 2020 18:33:51 GMT
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I remember back in the early to mid 90s, the local taxi firms had a few of these Montego Diesel Estates. They used to be everywhere, and now it's such a rarity to see one, especially one with MOT and in use! Apparently the RAF had a bit of a thing for them. It was never a terrible car but by the end of the run it had purportedly evolved into quite a good car. This example is a late one. A friend of mine had one and tried to run it into the ground - it just wouldn't die!
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Rover Montego estate. Kent. £1½K 1994. Frugal 55mpg+ Diesel workhorse. Late model. Drives. MOT'd. MOT history worth a check.
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