glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,313
Club RR Member Number: 64
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Aug 16, 2018 11:48:20 GMT
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I know most RR people hold BlackPop in high esteem, but isn't it great to see people delighted to help out like this. Agreed. I think it’s the sheer variety here that unites “petrolheads”, rather than the coincidence that we all drive the same things. That said, Volkzone is a great place too.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Aug 16, 2018 12:10:43 GMT
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whilst you may stumble across the odd joker RR appears to have the ability to cast these aside It could also be expressed the other way "whilst there are some very serious people on here, RR appears to be able to dilute that with some warmth, humour and fun". Personally, I prefer the mix. There are a hundred dry, humourless 'builder' forums out there for the serious-minded perfectionists. We can't all be up there at that level. It's the ability to embrace everything that makes RR a great place to be. We each have the ability to focus on the threads/contributors who we have rapport with. Jokers need not be cast aside by RR in pursuit of an elite grouping of high-minded experts. What a great year this has been so far. So many wins! The Medusa being the latest. WOOP!
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Aug 16, 2018 15:14:06 GMT
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My bush arrived today, it's big enough I can poke my finger in it. Luckily my mrs did not order it or I would be fingering........
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Aug 16, 2018 19:25:07 GMT
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Rack came off nice and quick, welcome to the world of narrowed racks. Pliers there for size comparison. I don't have to worry about securing the bush, its an interference fit in the rack outer tube, I had to press it in - unfortunately it has closed up the bush a few thou, so the rack won't go through it now. I'm in for dinner now so a bit of oldschool bodge reaming will be in order later.
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Aug 16, 2018 19:38:16 GMT
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.......... I'm in for dinner now so a bit of oldschool bodge reaming will be in order later. And once you're done "reaming the bush"...., you'll get back to fitting the steering rack...?
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Aug 16, 2018 22:40:54 GMT
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Rack reamed out and refitted - no more play Test drive tomorrow night - the mark on the column is now in the wrong place for the steering wheel though - another little job to do.
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Aug 17, 2018 10:20:15 GMT
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There are a hundred dry, humourless 'builder' forums out there for the serious-minded perfectionists. We can't all be up there at that level. It's the ability to embrace everything that makes RR a great place to be. We each have the ability to focus on the threads/contributors who we have rapport with. Jokers need not be cast aside by RR in pursuit of an elite grouping of high-minded experts. What a great year this has been so far. So many wins! The Medusa being the latest. WOOP! I wish i could make my thread more light hearted and fun , but i am just. too. serious i know ....its a failing .
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Aug 17, 2018 11:40:57 GMT
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Golly that is a tiny rack! how many turns lock to lock do you get?
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Aug 17, 2018 11:54:28 GMT
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there are some very serious people on here My bush arrived today, it's big enough I can poke my finger in it. Luckily my mrs did not order it or I would be fingering........
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Aug 17, 2018 11:57:14 GMT
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Golly that is a tiny rack! how many turns lock to lock do you get? It's still std Escort steering - just very small Think its 3 or 3.5 turns?
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,948
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Aug 17, 2018 19:55:58 GMT
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I don't care about the steering rack or how small it is Is it fixed?
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Aug 17, 2018 20:27:15 GMT
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Yes, all fixed Tested tonight and tracking is perfect and no play anywhere.
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,948
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Aug 17, 2018 20:40:01 GMT
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Yes, all fixed Tested tonight and tracking is perfect and no play anywhere. See you sat - winnar!!!!
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froggy
Posted a lot
Posts: 1,099
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Aug 17, 2018 20:48:16 GMT
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Got a link for the bush? Both my cars have mk2 racks that need re bushing
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Aug 17, 2018 20:50:00 GMT
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Yes, all fixed Tested tonight and tracking is perfect and no play anywhere. See you sat - winnar!!!! Saturday? I thought it was only on the Sunday?
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Aug 17, 2018 21:05:38 GMT
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You can get there tonight if you want I'm going up in the morning.
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Aug 17, 2018 21:07:05 GMT
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Got a link for the bush? Both my cars have mk2 racks that need re bushing Here you go; Bush.
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,948
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Aug 17, 2018 21:14:39 GMT
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Saturday? I thought it was only on the Sunday? It is But I know Mark has a hotel booked for Sat night and he's coming to the Tat auction as a guest
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Aug 17, 2018 21:32:59 GMT
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Oh right, okay.
I'm trying to get there for Sunday. As long as everyone is still there on Sunday, it should be okay.
Don't leave anyone.
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Aug 17, 2018 22:42:07 GMT
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*tumbleweeds
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