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Feb 13, 2017 10:52:47 GMT
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That's a very naughty thing to do Chris!  Loved that video showing the balanced 6-cylinder BTW. Of course, I am gonna have to have a go myself now. Love the Corolla too, there are such bargain cars at the mo. Nick. |
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Feb 13, 2017 11:14:32 GMT
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That's a very naughty thing to do Chris! Loved that video showing the balanced 6-cylinder BTW. Of course, I am gonna have to have a go myself now. Love the Corolla too, there are such bargain cars at the mo. Nick. I swear I told her that it was Sorn'd. Perhaps my presumption that she knew what Sorn'd means was off the mark. She says she doesn't remember, so we'll, erm, leave it at that I think.... No tricks, blue tack, super glue, prayers or spittle involved in that video....it is genuinely that smooth idling. The Corolla is just one of those cars that is great to have on the drive as an back-up. Always starts first time of the key and just goes where you point it without fuss. Perky little 1.3 engine with the manual box, air-con, electric windows, power steering, central locking, velour and looks like a frog from the front....what's not to like? |
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Feb 13, 2017 17:36:56 GMT
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I must say pal, i'M not a fan of Japanese cars but I really like yours, I just read the hole thread.
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Feb 13, 2017 19:06:27 GMT
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As above, really like it, the subtle changes go a long way. A fella on my mum's road had a white one a few years back, only one I've seen so always assumed they were personal imports.
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Feb 13, 2017 19:08:33 GMT
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I must say pal, i'M not a fan of Japanese cars but I really like yours, I just read the hole thread. Thank you bud, that's good of you to say. Out of the blue comments like that, from someone who's not into Japanese cars, make the efforts worthwhile. |
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Feb 13, 2017 19:12:44 GMT
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As above, really like it, the subtle changes go a long way. A fella on my mum's road had a white one a few years back, only one I've seen so always assumed they were personal imports. As with my last post, thanks for the positive comments. Much appreciated. |
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Feb 13, 2017 19:13:52 GMT
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I must say pal, i'M not a fan of Japanese cars but I really like yours, I just read the hole thread. Thank you bud, that's good of you to say. Out of the blue comments like that, from someone who's not into Japanese cars, make the efforts worthwhile. You efforts are Deffo worthwhile, you should be very proud. It's nice to see something other than the normal skyline, suby's etc... |
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Feb 13, 2017 19:54:55 GMT
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Thank you bud, that's good of you to say. Out of the blue comments like that, from someone who's not into Japanese cars, make the efforts worthwhile. You efforts are Deffo worthwhile, you should be very proud. It's nice to see something other than the normal skyline, suby's etc... Thanks. I am partial to a nice R32, but apart from that, Skylines, Scoobys and Evo's just don't do it for me. It's just that love for the unloved that I can't shake. |
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Feb 13, 2017 20:25:32 GMT
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Looks sweet, will keep my eye out for you on the road as just down the road from me in Redcar. Been following this for a while, just realised all the pics are taken at local places
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Feb 13, 2017 20:29:30 GMT
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As above, really like it, the subtle changes go a long way. A fella on my mum's road had a white one a few years back, only one I've seen so always assumed they were personal imports. Long shot, I know but was your mum living in Peterborough at the time? I have owed a white Max (build thread on here) for the past 11 years and during that time I have never seen another white one. |
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Feb 13, 2017 20:40:11 GMT
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Looks sweet, will keep my eye out for you on the road as just down the road from me in Redcar. Been following this for a while, just realised all the pics are taken at local places It'll be back out and about from March 1st. If you get to car shows around the area, you'll no doubt see me throughout the Spring and Summer. I plan to get it to loads this year. |
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Feb 13, 2017 20:48:53 GMT
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As above, really like it, the subtle changes go a long way. A fella on my mum's road had a white one a few years back, only one I've seen so always assumed they were personal imports. Long shot, I know but was your mum living in Peterborough at the time? I have owed a white Max (build thread on here) for the past 11 years and during that time I have never seen another white one. No bud we're in North Wales, this was probably around 10 years ago now, he had it.maybe a year or so? |
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Feb 16, 2017 20:12:15 GMT
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So, after Julie unwittingly took the Maxima out the other day while it's Sorn'd, I stuck it in R, backed it out of the garage and got any grime off that she'd picked up. Gratuitous clean shots from today...   |
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Feb 16, 2017 20:19:22 GMT
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Looking good pal. I'm just wondering if the yellow style lights would look cool??? Like you did on the fogs?
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Feb 16, 2017 21:17:29 GMT
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Looking good pal. I'm just wondering if the yellow style lights would look cool??? Like you did on the fogs? Hmmm, I love yellow foggies, but not sure on the headlights mate. Interesting thought though. |
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Feb 19, 2017 20:35:21 GMT
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I feel like I'm getting there with the engine bay...  |
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Feb 20, 2017 13:53:54 GMT
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I feel like I'm getting there with the engine bay... As I discovered recently on my own Max, taking the top end of the engine out makes a good opportunity to give the area a good clean  PS: your expansion tank could do with a flush  Nick |
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Tried to resist...........failed.............SORN removed :-)
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Tried to resist...........failed.............SORN removed :-) Well done. Resistance is futile. This will have brought the number of licensed NISSAN MAXIMA V6 S AUTO from 5 to 6 (assuming yours appears like mine on the v5). |
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Tried to resist...........failed.............SORN removed :-) Well done. Resistance is futile. This will have brought the number of licensed NISSAN MAXIMA V6 S AUTO from 5 to 6 (assuming yours appears like mine on the v5). I've just checked the V5 Nick. Mine is stated as a 'Maxima V6 SE Auto' |
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