Jim Prower
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Mar 21, 2009 13:03:32 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Mar 21, 2009 13:03:32 GMT
Which Koenigsegg? CCX? CCR? CCX-R? CCGT? X3
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asprail
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Sept 5, 2009 18:47:46 GMT
Post by asprail on Sept 5, 2009 18:47:46 GMT
I may not drive myself (especially if my driving lessons are few and far between these days) but I'm very open-minded about what kind of car I would buy but I would stick to classic vehicles (virtually anything that dates from the birth of motoring until the early '70s).
As an addition, this year's (2009) London - Brighton Veteran Car Run will take place on 1st November.
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Phobi
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Sept 6, 2009 1:01:04 GMT
Post by Phobi on Sept 6, 2009 1:01:04 GMT
I can't drive. when I do, I will have a Camaro. a yellow Camaro. (you shoulda seen this coming.)
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Churchy
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Sept 7, 2009 16:36:02 GMT
Post by Churchy on Sept 7, 2009 16:36:02 GMT
Bah, passed my driving test a while ago and I am driving a S reg Citreon Saxo. It's blue, 1.4 litre engine and it's getting a body kit fitted soon.
Really tempted to tune the engine, but I'm worried about the insurance on it.
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Jim Prower
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Sept 7, 2009 17:33:00 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Sept 7, 2009 17:33:00 GMT
Eh, Lately my Eight-Two had a full Exhaust rebuild, from downpipe to muffler. Sounds really good right now. Using a cheap Thrush Turbo muffler, flows a bit better, though with only 89 horsepower, there's no real power difference. Sounds nice, though. It's great to roll around with no music and the windows down, just let the engine serenade you... Wouldn't worry about a bodykit or tuning on the 1.4 Saxo, Churchill 8F. I wouldn't want to be associated with...erm...chavs. (Unless you wanna go full-bore Super1600 Kit Car.) I might, though, suggest tuning items to increase the highway roadability. Internal stuff like a light street cam, mild exhaust, and maybe some intake work, too, nothing from Halfords or anything like that. I wouldn't want your car showing up in GTPlanet's Questionable Modifications thread.Cam on those OHC engines is easy. remove the cam cover, undo a few bolts, take old one off, put new one on.
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Churchy
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Sept 9, 2009 18:49:46 GMT
Post by Churchy on Sept 9, 2009 18:49:46 GMT
Wouldn't worry about a bodykit or tuning on the 1.4 Saxo, Churchill 8F. I wouldn't want to be associated with...erm...chavs. (Unless you wanna go full-bore Super1600 Kit Car.) I might, though, suggest tuning items to increase the highway roadability. Internal stuff like a light street cam, mild exhaust, and maybe some intake work, too, nothing from Halfords or anything like that. I wouldn't want your car showing up in GTPlanet's Questionable Modifications thread.I've got a body kit on order via a friend's dad, which will make it look a lot like a "Chav Car" Looks nice in my opinion. I mean, it might look naff to some people, but if done nicely, it'll look the business. Then i'll move onto the engine and such. I have a friend who has got hold of a second hand Subwoofer for the boot, which should be good for playing music through it. Tried it out already and it was shaking the car, which is what I wanted
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Rhodri
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Sept 11, 2009 10:49:36 GMT
Post by Rhodri on Sept 11, 2009 10:49:36 GMT
Well I thought rather than clogging the meeting thread, I post updates on my car here.
Following our little accident in North Wales, the car has been sitting round back at our local garage, as we haven't decided on what to do with it. For those that don't know, my car is a 'R' reg Renault Clio that clipped a stone wall while traveling at 50mph which bent the front sub frame.
Option 1: Fix it up. I can get a replacement sub frame for around 100 quid, but its fitting it that the expensive problem, which could cost another 200 or even 400. If I were to do this, I would go the whole hog and deal with several other issues, like replacing the two tires and the alloys which were damaged in the accident, fading paint, a dent and a leak in the sunroof. Such measures would mean either a loan or withdrawing from life savings.
Potion 2: Scrap it and get a replacement.
Opinions anyone?
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Sept 11, 2009 19:06:35 GMT
Post by Ryan on Sept 11, 2009 19:06:35 GMT
Rhod, if you took the option to fix her up again, you'd be as well building a bonfire and tossing a pile of money on to it! The repairs would be worth more than the final product would be. Bear in mind what it might be to buy the frame, and then the labour costs to fix up everything that needs done to the car. And from experience too, the specialised painting doesn't come cheap dependent upon who does it and how what kind of a job they do.
For the price of what it would cost to mend her with a new frame, alloys, etc. - you could have bought another second-hand car, and probably one of better quality too if you look around properly.
Best advice to you would be to get the best deal you can with a scrap yard, see what money you have going spare and then get a new vehicle sorted out for yourself as opposed to trying to flog the dead horse.
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Sept 11, 2009 19:49:23 GMT
Post by Simon A.C. Martin on Sept 11, 2009 19:49:23 GMT
Depends how you feel about it Rhodri. The cost - £400 - sounds pretty reasonable for a sub frame fitting, and you can always buy a couple of cheap tyres to fit the car. The allows are another problem. Dents - don't bother with, unless you are a dab hand with polyfilla as this will be invariably easier to fix yourself (and paint it yourself too) than to let a garage do it. Overall it sounds to me as if the car needs work, but would run okay - for the money you are spending, you are definitely better off buying another cheap second hand with a lot less wrong with it. The question is - is the clio worth that much to you to fix? Considering that my dad wrote off my volvo estate, and I've spent the last week buying up spare parts to fix it myself, I may not be the best person to listen to!!! Couldn't bear to part with Victor, family car of 21 years, so the front bumper, new headlamp, indicators and gearbox assembly arrived today via fed-ex. Victor will live again!
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Jim Prower
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Sept 11, 2009 19:49:28 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Sept 11, 2009 19:49:28 GMT
Might recommend looking into a Volvo 240 or Mercedes 190E. Either is just plain bulletproof.
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Sept 11, 2009 20:00:11 GMT
Post by Simon A.C. Martin on Sept 11, 2009 20:00:11 GMT
Might recommend looking into a Volvo 240 or Mercedes 190E. Either is just plain bulletproof. I'll say - my volvo 740 after my dad had a run in with another car: It still runs and everything works! The BMW 3-series was a write off, thanks to its crumple zone.
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Jim Prower
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Sept 14, 2009 15:13:13 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Sept 14, 2009 15:13:13 GMT
Might also reccommend a late '80s/Early '90s Corolla, with the 1.6 4A-C, 4A-GE, or 4A-FE engine. A bit smaller, but the engine's downright bulletproof, especially if you shred a Timing belt. The 1.6 is a non-interference engine, so if you lose the timing belt, you don't lose the entire engine, like on some Fords.
I own an '88 Chevy Nova, which, (unlike the more famous cousin) is a Toyota Corolla underneath. A few months ago I lost the timing belt, but was able to replace it and run without problems. As well, I know of another Corolla with a 4A-GE engine, a GT-S Coupe, On a Youtube channel, Davesfarm. The car also shredded it's timing belt, and also survived without eating a valve.
I know that on some water-cooled (Golf and later) Volkswagens, if you lose the timing belt, you lose the engine, and that's expensive. If you get one, make sure to replace the timing belt every 50,000 miles, or (rough translation) 100,000 KM. You don't want it to shred on that engine.
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asprail
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Sept 30, 2009 20:26:25 GMT
Post by asprail on Sept 30, 2009 20:26:25 GMT
The Story of the Brighton Run
By Edward Ronayne/AspRail
Even if the motor car had been invented as long ago as 1885, it was illegal until eleven years later for any self-propelled vehicle to take to the road unless it was proceeded by a man on foot and carrying a red flag. At that time, the speed limit was 2 mph in the town and 4 mph on the open road.
1896 saw the demise of the Red Flag Act. Therefore, the speed limit was raised to 12mph in the town and 14 mph on the open road. To celebrate the event, the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) organised the Emancipation Run which, took place between London and Brighton.
1927 saw the first of the annual Commemoration Runs in order to re-enact the Emancipation Run of 1896. Furthermore, the 1930 run saw the formation of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain which, organises the event jointly with the RAC to this day. 1938, on the other hand, saw the last Brighton run before World War 2.
As for the post-war era, 1946 saw the first Brighton run, basically, after the War and continued since except for 1947 when petrol rationings had only just demised.
Epilogue
If anybody wishes to ask me any questions, please let me know.
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Rhodri
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Oct 17, 2009 14:11:53 GMT
Post by Rhodri on Oct 17, 2009 14:11:53 GMT
Update on the car. [S&A Motors Salespitch]Are you driver looking to buy your first car? Do you wish to have a car that over the course of 3 years has carried high profile SiF members, incudling SiF Admin, Ryan! Then we have the car for you! Going for £150, you can own a fine car that with a little TLC will make a fine adition to your driveway![/S&A Motors Salespitch] Car is up for sale on e-bay. You can view it here cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320436438124&ssPageName=STRK
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Jim Prower
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Oct 17, 2009 14:40:49 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Oct 17, 2009 14:40:49 GMT
um...clio. Okay.
well, won't get you into trouble. I wonder, does it come with free shipping anywhere in the world? for the equivalent of roughly 300 USD, that's not bad...
For an offroad joyrider. X3
EDIT: oh, wait, didnt' read the part about suspension damage. Ah, well, it should last ONE skyhill jump.
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Rhodri
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Oct 20, 2009 22:01:58 GMT
Post by Rhodri on Oct 20, 2009 22:01:58 GMT
Well, you'll never get the change to ruin her further now, caused shes been sold for 160 Pound Sterling to a gentleman in Swansea.
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Jim Prower
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Oct 20, 2009 23:32:33 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Oct 20, 2009 23:32:33 GMT
Kay. :3
ah, well. Toyota HiLux is better for that sort of thing, anyway. and I'd have to ship it from Central Illinois...to Canada.
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OldBoiler
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Oct 26, 2009 23:47:18 GMT
Post by OldBoiler on Oct 26, 2009 23:47:18 GMT
Nice prang with the Volvo. Nothing that a 2 pound lump hammer wouldn't sort. If it was a runner what damage did it have that would require a new (2nd hand) gearbox? How's the tracking on it? Though from the picture it looks bob on but then i can't see the other wheel! That's a good thing about Volvos. They are like a tank. Father-in-Law swears by them and a i know of many friends who do too. Wouldn't touch a BMW. Soft engines. When they do go wrong they are expensive to change. While at college we found out that a nearby BMW dealer has two staff members that do very little else except remove engines and replace them. Also BMW think that they are the best and then say that your BMW isn't worth much unless serviced by a BMW dealer. My reply... Rubbish! (worked in a garage and you soon find a few things out. Am no way a petrol head though. Cars are nothing but a financial drain!) Also wouldn't touch many Mercs. They really don't look that good to me. Like you said about Golfs and other Volkwagons Jim, change timing belts! Once did a timing belt and when we slipped old one off it was fraying aroung the edges with splits in it. It is impossible to say when it would of gone but it was a definite change needed! Look out on some Skodas too. They are basically re-badged VWs.
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Nov 3, 2009 19:44:49 GMT
Post by Indian Valley RR on Nov 3, 2009 19:44:49 GMT
I would want a Trabant! joking.
Actually I want a Mini Cooper in Blue with White Bonnet Stripes and a Union Jack on the roof. Other cars I would like include an original Mini, an MGB and a Rolls-Royce Silver Clould II. Though I know I will be inheriting my grandfather's 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan.
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Jim Prower
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Jun 9, 2010 23:09:47 GMT
Post by Jim Prower on Jun 9, 2010 23:09:47 GMT
I GOT A CARRRR! Yesterday went out to a dealer to check out a Nissan 200SX. I liked it quite a bit...Loaded with every option 'cept a higher-spec engine, and an auto tranny (who needs that, anyway?) and the price was right. so I got it. $2300 US later, (as well as tax, tag, and title,) it was mine. Paint and bodywork is the main issue...it had been re-painted at some point, and the re-paint wasn't well taken care of. also has hail damage, but even so, there's not much rust at all...something amazing in this climate! New car and ol' car togedder. awwww. :3 Let's see, power windows, locks, moonroof, cruise, aftermarket Alpine head unit with iPod integration...wait...I don't have an iPod...I have a SANSA. >: The GA16DE engine. all you have to know is that it's a 1.6 making about 117hp, which is more than enough to move this little guy. I'll bet it'll get great gas mileage...and, with the stick, still have more than enough pickup. They also DO sell turbo kits for this...If I ever really do feel the need for speed...
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