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Jun 18, 2016 20:52:25 GMT
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Where was the individual stand then, maybe I missed it altogether?
The club I show with aren't doing the Retro Show this year, half tempted to put mine on the individual stand at that...
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Sad day :-( edessex
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Its very easily done, I did a similar thing on a busy roundabout. I was in my old Bedford Brava, had a Transit Connect in front. Watching the van and the gaps, van pulled away, I turned my head to watch for gaps, while creeping forward. When I saw a gap I floored it, the Bedford moved, but seemed to be slower than normal, looked at the dash clocks first, then looked up to see a transit connect in my front bumper, must have pushed him nearly 20ft.
When I thought he went, he must have changed his mind at the last minute, there was no impact, so I must have crept right up to his bumper while watching for gaps.
As it turned out, he had borrowed the van, and wasn't insured. I dread to think how much the repair would cost, both rear doors caved in, lights smashed, pillars bent.
My poor Bedford had a slight ding in the metal bumper.
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Jun 14, 2016 19:56:47 GMT
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Sort of, the elbow and filter box needed replacing, so being a tight git I just bought a large and cheap cone filter, and whacked it straight on the intake. Aux belt started flicking muddy water on it, so cut both ends of a catering size baked bean can and stuck that over it.
So air intake is now towards the rear and top of the engine bay.
However, on several 'damp crossings' if I lost momentum or stalled, I'd be buggered.
A snorkel is in the making...
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Jun 14, 2016 19:51:38 GMT
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I saw that photo come up, but must have missed it at the show.
I too thought there was not enough older stuff. Think I'd rather show at the Retro Show rather than PVS in future.
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marina pick up.edessex
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Jun 14, 2016 19:44:39 GMT
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I'm glad I was sitting down when I opened that!
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Jun 14, 2016 17:24:45 GMT
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I don't have great videos, as they are all dashcam ones, mainly poor-res, but these might give you an idea of the use: Slightly flooded road: Ford at night, water over the bonnet and hitting the windscreen: Another FB one, following some random 4x4s... www.facebook.com/eajmatthews/videos/10156502110805007/
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Jun 14, 2016 17:13:59 GMT
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I tried to embed those videos, but it wouldn't work, might be because they are hosted on Facebook.
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Jun 14, 2016 17:11:03 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2016 17:13:16 GMT by edessex
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Jun 14, 2016 17:02:28 GMT
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The oversized grippy tyres have been fine so far, in fact now my speedo is actually accurate!
I've recently rebuilt the front struts, apart from the shocks which still seem fine. One top mount looked like it might have been an original part. The coil springs, front and rear, are stiffer than standard, which I think helps. Before I replaced the front springs, the shocks kept bottoming out.
I had one CV joint fail rather spectacularly, but the rubber was split.
It goes through front wheel bearings a bit quick, but it's always in water!
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Jun 14, 2016 10:57:12 GMT
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I've currently got wheels off a Corsa C or D on my 1993 Vauxhall Astra, and want another couple to match.
I know other 4x100 wheels will fit, but would like to stay Vauxhall if possible.
No interest in tyres, could be brand new or bald as hell, makes no difference to me as they'll be going in the bin anyway.
The closer to Stansted Airport area the better.
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So I take it that it would be registered as the Discovery then, and the Espace ID is scrapped?
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I really like what you've done with this. I'm guessing it will need an SVA test, and go on a Q-plate?
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Lets start with the vehicle details: 1993 Vauxhall Astra (Mk3) 'LS' (no idea what that bit means), 5-door hatch, C14SE engine (1400cc multipoint injection, from factory it would be about 80bhp, now days half those horses have probably died or escaped). Standard FWD, 5-speed manual box. Thats the basic details sorted, now a bit of background. Around 2-3 years ago the wife bought another Fiat 126 on eBay, it was a fair trek away and the plan was to tow it back on my van (54 reg Vauxhall Movano), but due to my neglect the cambelt snapped. My car at the time was a Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 1.7TD, but didn't have a tow bar fitted. The wife had a quick look online for any car with a towbar going cheap, and came across this Astra, I can't remember if I paid £200 or £250, either way, I bought it... Although I can't pretend to be a massive fan of Mk3 Astras, I have owned a few. Whenever I'm stuck for a car, an Astra always turns up to tide me over. To be fair they are good cars. However, the more I used this car, the more I enjoyed it. Mainly because I had driven diesels for the previous few years, and it was nice to be back in a petrol again. Also the road tax was half the cost of the Cav. I decided to get shot of the Cav, and keep the Astra. With the Movano off the road, and the Cav gone, the Astra had to step in as a work vehicle. No chance of keeping it tidy! I possibly then went a little bit too far and starting taking it down greenlanes. A few other bits have changed, all carpets and underlay have been removed, no headlining, vinyl'd side windows, etc. I would post up all the photos, but there are literally hundreds. But to bring this up to date, it currently stands on massively oversized tyres/wheels (from 175/70r13 to 185/65r15) which lift it 1" all round, a 2" spring lift on the rear, and a 1" spring lift on the front. So front is +2", rear is +3". Front tyres are an AT / autograss type pattern, rear are cheap M&S. Also painted up the wheels with Wickes Cream paint. This is from this weekend at PVS: I will post a few more bits later on, there is a whole 'build' thread on the Owners Club forum, but you'd have to be really bored to go through all of it! www.mk3oc.com/forum/threads/1993-phase-1-1-4i-no-33.78536
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Jun 13, 2016 22:23:02 GMT
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I was on here very briefly a few years back, some might remember I had a Chalkboard Uno. I'm now in an old Mk3 Astra, I will share photos when I get a chance, but thought I'd re-introduce myself first.
From my very unoriginal username, you can probably guess my name is Ed, and I'm from Essex!
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All the cars you've ever hadedessex
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I know this is an old thread, but I thought I'd be a pain and bring it back up! ;D
In my 7 years of motoring I've owned the following:
1) 1992 Nissan SUNNY LX 1400cc Petrol 2) 2002 Gilera COGUAR 124cc Petrol 3) 1991 Volkswagen SCIROCCO GTII 1800cc Petrol 4) 1993 Fiat UNO 1000cc Petrol 5) 1989 Vauxhall NOVA 1000cc Petrol 6) 1981 Honda CX 500cc Petrol 7) 1997 Citroen XANTIA 1800cc Petrol 8) 1989 Bedford BRAVA 4x4 2200cc Diesel 9) 1991 Fiat PANDA Dance 903cc Petrol 10) 1985 Land Rover 110 HCPU 2500cc Diesel 11) 1989 Ford FIESTA 1000cc Petrol 12) 1985 Volkswagen POLO 1300cc Petrol 13) 1989 Volkswagen POLO 1300cc Petrol 14) 1989 Fiat PANDA 4x4 999cc Petrol 15) 1995 Vauxhall ASTRA 1400cc Petrol 16) 1989 Peugeot 205 Junior 1000cc Petrol 17) 1994 Vauxhall ASTRA VAN 1700cc Diesel 18) 1995 Vauxhall ASTRA 1700cc Diesel 19) 1996 Peugeot 106 954cc Petrol 20) 1991 Lada RIVA 1500cc Petrol 21) 1990 Peugeot 205 1100cc Petrol 22) 1992 Fiat PANDA 750cc Petrol 23) 1980 Land Rover 88" S3 1/2 ton 2250cc Petrol 24) 1968 Land Rover 109" S2a van 2250cc Diesel 25) 1992 Volkswagen POLO 1043cc Petrol 26) 1995 Fiat UNO 60D 1700cc Diesel 27) 1981 Honda CX 500cc Petrol 28) 1990 Fiat UNO 60S 1100cc Petrol 29) 1995 Vauxhall CAVALIER 1700cc Diesel 30) 1993 Renault ESPACE 2100cc Diesel 31) 1993 Renualt ESPACE 2100cc Diesel
I'd like to add all the cars I've driven and not owned, but I can't remember them all!
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Friend's Carsedessex
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Do you know any more about that 126?
...Need some front panels, or a whole shell if it's in good nick! ;D
Where abouts is your friend?
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1991 Lada Riva 1500edessex
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Just had another look on eBay, perhaps mine will fetch a reasonable price...
There is only two on there at the moment; one doesn't run and has bids to £310 with two days left, and the other has seized brakes and bids to £450 with four days to go... neither have tax or MoT!
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I was hoping for a bit more than that!
I think it'll be an eBay job... I'll see what I can get for it!
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1991 Lada Riva 1500edessex
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Jun 30, 2012 13:28:08 GMT
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I bought a 1991 Lada Riva a few years ago, with the intention of making it my daily ride.
But, like most things I never got around to it, and to be honest I don't think I am likely to any time soon!
It's got the 1500cc engine, and its a 4-door saloon, in red. The interior is in good condition, as is the majority of the bodywork.
It starts, runs and drives fine, although it's not been driven any real distance in the last 18-24 months (I got a guy to move it on trade plates when I moved house, he said it drove perfectly).
One front wing has a rust hole at the very front, which will need filling, there is some welding needed to the front of the sills (I think), the drivers seat is loose, and it could do with a polish!
The car is about 10 mins from Great Dunmow, Essex. Or 20 mins from Stansted Airport / M11 junction 8.
I don't have any photos to hand, but... what is it likely to be worth?
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1994 Fiat Uno Mk2 60Dedessex
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Sept 2, 2011 10:50:46 GMT
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That IS the idea! lol Yeah I tend to just leave a box of chalk on it, was actually surprised how many people like it. I guess if you're open-minded you can see the funny side of it, the only real negative comments I've had is from chav's that are only interested in glueing plastic parts to underpowered cars, in an attempt to make them go quicker... ;D I did used to spend every Saturday polishing my car, at least with this one I don;t have to bother!
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