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Nov 29, 2021 23:04:43 GMT
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Doesn't go into my system at all. I can normally give a scrapping date and check if cars have been exported. Maybe it's been on a private plate so I can't see it. Has anyone got an old ref they know is long scrapped so I can check the system is working still. Gotta love it when old employers keep the same password I know M231 LYM was scrapped years ago if that helps your cause? Scrapped in 2010. Lots of info there for this one. I've matched the jag vin in the op to a different reg. Barely any info or v5 dates unfortunately. At least it doesn't have. A scrapping date so maybe it's hidden away somewhere
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gte86
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Nov 28, 2021 21:11:07 GMT
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I may be able to search on the vin if you wanna pm it to me? It doesn't normally like old vins tho
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gte86
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Nov 28, 2021 21:09:10 GMT
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Doesn't go into my system at all. I can normally give a scrapping date and check if cars have been exported. Maybe it's been on a private plate so I can't see it. Has anyone got an old ref they know is long scrapped so I can check the system is working still. Gotta love it when old employers keep the same password
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gte86
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Oct 29, 2021 20:08:30 GMT
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Work in progress. The Arrma Typhon 3s is just an animal. A friend has a 6s but that's too much. The Manta Ray is running well just needs some more alloy bits, this is my favourite as I've had it over 20 years. Ive managed to squeeze a 3s lipo pack in the blitzer beetle. It's got a 3300kv brushless motor so it's too powerful and just goes round in circles. I think I'm going to get a decent brushed motor and reign the power in a bit so it's more usable
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For the last couple of weeks I've had intermittent heater issues. Sometimes not working at all. Sometimes cutting in an out.Β A quick read online suggested the heater resistor so I ordered a Febi unit from workΒ Nice and easy to replace. It helps if you look in the drivers footwellΒ and not the passengers side.Β The old unit was a BMW part and had a crack in it so I'm confident that was the problem.Β The blowers work on command how. Just need to have a look at the heated screen nowΒ I'm not sure what to do about the front number plate.Β I really don't want to ruin the clean look so I may just leave it off until I'm told otherwiseΒ Next on the list is the front suspension. I've got a knocking front arb bush so I've got a pair of febi bushes waiting.Β I've waiting for autodoc prices to drop again and I'll order a pair of eibachs springs as well. I can get shocks on my work account so will do shocks and dust covers at the same time I still need to stop playing with rc cars and get my 18s refurbedΒ
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Last Edit: Oct 16, 2021 7:26:35 GMT by gte86
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Sept 27, 2021 17:00:55 GMT
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Some cracking work there. My rear brake hoses are similarly bad.
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Sept 25, 2021 6:31:01 GMT
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Finally got time to fit my bumper. The duct tape on the old one was making me hate the car. The old bumper came off nice and easy The old arch liners were pretty much non existent but I had bought some ebay specials. They look like quite a hard plastic so I imagine they will shatter easy if caught. Not a bad fit tho to be fair. Went on ok after some trimming. I went for an Mstyle M5 style bumper It didn't have the headlight washers as they sent the wrong bumper. Think I'm gonna delete them as I like the cleaner look without. I'm also going to remove the intensive washer bottle as mine is a bit worse for wear. If you fit e60 washer jets you can remove all the extra pipework too I will fit my number plate but not on the original plate platform. While in the air I found the source of my knocking. Nsf arb d Bush so they will get done next week. Going to throw a pair of Kyb shocks and febi top mounts on there too as the osf is leaking. Still haven't got lowering springs so that's something I need to sort first. Seeing the car looking good has made me very happy. I need to get some overtime in and get my 18s refurbished. That and stop spending money on rc cars
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Sept 22, 2021 21:10:51 GMT
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I have found a steering rack for the Mrs Toyota Estima import but it's collection only and an 8 hour round trip to collect. Is anyone local to WN3 5BD and able to collect the rack and post it to me? More than happy to throw in more money for the hassle. Thanks Tom
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Sept 22, 2021 20:59:33 GMT
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My work system used to be able to get a reg from a vin. I can try if you wanna pm me the vin? It reads bike regs so it's worth a shot
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Sept 11, 2021 7:41:15 GMT
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Just painted my Arrma Typhon in Tamiya PS46 to match my MantaRay. Waiting for some purple hubs and r clips to colour match a bit better. This thing is ridiculous fun
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Sept 4, 2021 13:39:10 GMT
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Just picked up an Arrma Typhon 3s. The thing is ridiculously fast. Got to rebuild the shocks as the seals are leaking. Already got a body on order to paint the same as my Manta Ray
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Sept 1, 2021 10:46:56 GMT
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I swear I miss all the shows due to family commitments π
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Aug 31, 2021 22:44:48 GMT
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Looks like a good turnout. I wasn't there as I was watching Paw Patrol at the cinema ππ
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Aug 10, 2021 21:56:33 GMT
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Good news. Managed to get the car on the ramp for a check over before a Devon trip at wkend. While it was in the air I managed to run the vacuum pipes for the 02 pilot mod. I saw online to use 3mm tube. That's ridiculously small so I'm going to redo it in a nice yellow 4mm tube eventually. Also the bonnet is painted so I can finally get the new bumper and the bonnet fitted. Bad news. Osf shock is starting to weep. Plus I want to lower it, so that is going to get expensive. Also have still got an oil leak from the rear main. It gets worse. Decided to peel back the sill covers as I could see they were crusty. They aren't rotten but they will certainly need some attention sooner rather than later. Hopefully got some private jobs coming up so obviously I'll spend that money on the most important things first. Refurbing the 18s I got for it
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Finally got round to doing my tailgate struts. They have always been heavier than I would of liked. I went for febi parts as I get a good price and I can stick them on my work account Tailgate glass was OK but it makes sense to change all 4 So inside my genuine Febi parts bags, from a trusted supplier were Stabilus items. Stabilus is known to be the best brand to get so I'm not fussed. Febi must either just repackage and distribute them? Or maybe they are the same company? I had changed a set of these many years ago when I was just a young lad at a tyre shop π³ Nice and easy to do with a thin torch and a long lever bar. Now the boot tries to take your chin off on the way up rather than land on your head. My bonnet is in primer and hopefully going on by the wkend. I need to find some time to fit my bumper and arch liners as the duct tape makes it look like a shed Gave it a good clean inside as it's just been used a tip run car recently.
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gte86
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I agree that an anonymous call to Environmental Health would certain ruin his day. And it would improve yours π€£
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Also this makes me want Alcantaraπ
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Looking good as always. Good to see you on here. One day my touring will be as clean as yours. For now it's too handy to use as a large estate while I stockpile parts π€£
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