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D2 - Body and Exterior
7th September 2024, 11:10 PM
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aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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tonupkid
Ahh! Thank you
Ahh! Thank you
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D2 - Body and Exterior
6th September 2024, 09:04 PM
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aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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28,089
Posted By
tonupkid
Bit of a side issue. I think that the important...
Bit of a side issue. I think that the important thing, grommet or not, is isolating metals in the arieal from the aluminium bodywork of the car so as to avoid galvanic corrosion.
And then I wonder...
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D3 - Lights
21st July 2024, 10:03 PM
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4
Intermitant indicator
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5,074
Posted By
tonupkid
First, ensure that a BMW indicator control unit...
First, ensure that a BMW indicator control unit hasn't been fitted.
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Owners Meets
14th July 2024, 08:12 PM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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22,556
Posted By
tonupkid
:ROFL: "Bladder Bashing" :ROFL:
:ROFL: "Bladder Bashing" :ROFL:
Forum:
Daily banter
10th July 2024, 08:36 PM
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Off on my travels again
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8,844
Posted By
tonupkid
Indeed Ray, end of an era. Most of us lazier...
Indeed Ray, end of an era. Most of us lazier folks (me) hang up our work keys twenty odd years earlier than you did.
Have a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
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Owners Meets
23rd June 2024, 09:58 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
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tonupkid
Anothr brilliant one Sean. Thank you.
Anothr brilliant one Sean. Thank you.
Forum:
Owners Meets
21st June 2024, 08:26 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
Posted By
tonupkid
Ouch!
Ouch!
Forum:
Owners Meets
20th June 2024, 10:08 PM
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27
2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
Posted By
tonupkid
I saw you too. It's so infrequent to see another...
I saw you too. It's so infrequent to see another 8 in the wild I figured that my astonishment could only be exceeded by yours. And it seems it was.
Great to have you along.
By the weirdest route,...
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Owners Meets
17th June 2024, 09:48 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
Posted By
tonupkid
You take excellent shots Sean, and you've...
You take excellent shots Sean, and you've captured much of what we did on that day. Thanks +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
15th June 2024, 10:02 PM
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Downsizing Continued...
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tonupkid
Congrats, great result Brian. When I have a car...
Congrats, great result Brian. When I have a car for sale it sits on my mind continuously so it's a big relief when they go. And sometimes a touch of sadness too.
Forum:
Owners Meets
12th June 2024, 05:03 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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12,141
Posted By
tonupkid
Thanks for all your kind words
It was a pleasure to help with this 2024 meet, and lovely to have the opportunity to get to know Jim and Christing better.
The Vulcan was our shield.
...
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D4 - Interior Electrics
10th June 2024, 10:11 PM
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Using the SIM card slot UK
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tonupkid
I need to check. I can see that 3G is being...
I need to check. I can see that 3G is being switched off in the UK but I thought my car was still connecting. Hmm
Forum:
D4 - Interior Electrics
9th June 2024, 06:40 PM
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Using the SIM card slot UK
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Posted By
tonupkid
Yes, exactly so. When you've inserted your SIM,...
Yes, exactly so. When you've inserted your SIM, open the part of your phone that finds available internet connections and select your car. It will be called Audi and some additional characters. I...
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D4 - Interior Electrics
6th June 2024, 09:29 PM
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Using the SIM card slot UK
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Posted By
tonupkid
I have a SIM in mine and phones used in the car...
I have a SIM in mine and phones used in the car can then access the outside via the cars, more powerful, arial.
Forum:
Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 07:41 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
tonupkid
You are very welcome Paul. We'll be arriving at...
You are very welcome Paul. We'll be arriving at the Jephson Hotel throughout Friday afternoon. And on Saturday morning leaving from the Jephson at 10'ish for a visit to the Air Museum followed by a...
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D4 - Interior Electrics
1st June 2024, 10:12 PM
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8
Dashcam power supply
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Posted By
tonupkid
There is a non-permanent live in there which is...
There is a non-permanent live in there which is what mine is connected to.
Forum:
Daily banter
29th May 2024, 05:17 PM
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Installing CarPlay into a Q3
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1,783
Posted By
tonupkid
Without knowing the year of your daughter's car,...
Without knowing the year of your daughter's car, and the level of MMI installed in it, it's difficult to find anything online.
If you arm yourself with that info and then Google it you might get...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 04:58 PM
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Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,914
Posted By
tonupkid
PHEW! Great result for your persistent...
PHEW!
Great result for your persistent efforts Sean. Looking forward to seeing you in Warwickshire :)
Forum:
D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
27th May 2024, 04:23 PM
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4
Audi Multimedia question
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4,978
Posted By
tonupkid
I have a SIM in mine (Smarty. Loads of data for...
I have a SIM in mine (Smarty. Loads of data for not very many £'s) With this in place anyone in the car can connect their phones through the car antenna and get a signal evening places where the...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
27th May 2024, 12:21 PM
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Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,914
Posted By
tonupkid
Good luck with the MOT Sean and hopefully you'll...
Good luck with the MOT Sean and hopefully you'll be able to make the meet +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
17th May 2024, 10:46 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
tonupkid
Will advise details when I have the final price...
Will advise details when I have the final price next week when I place the order.
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 08:42 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
tonupkid
Very like a T-shirt :ROFL:
Very like a T-shirt :ROFL:
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 08:36 PM
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TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
tonupkid
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin: 1 Large Male
The Laird: 1 Medium male (edit from Large)
David'S8: 1 x XL male. (What are the sizes by the way - if...
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 12:24 PM
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8
Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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2,851
Posted By
tonupkid
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
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Other marques
15th May 2024, 05:45 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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Posted By
tonupkid
I read a complaint in The Register from a Toyota...
I read a complaint in The Register from a Toyota owner.
When he uses the system that reads road speed limit signs to control his car's speed. It sees a speed-limit sticker on the back of a truck,...
Forum:
Owners Meets
15th May 2024, 05:31 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
tonupkid
I now have the prices for our tee shirts. ...
I now have the prices for our tee shirts.
There's a one-off setting up fee of £24.00, which will be split equally by each shirt we buy.
And each tee shirt costs £8.40 (plus their proportion of...
Forum:
Owners Meets
7th May 2024, 06:42 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
Views:
4,344
Posted By
tonupkid
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
Who would like a 2924 Tee Shirt for our upcoming Annual Meet?
(I posted this in the wrong place the first time so I'm relocating it here.)
I'm looking to get an idea of the numbers for tee...
Forum:
Owners Meets
3rd May 2024, 12:56 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
tonupkid
Right folks. The meet is getting close and I was...
Right folks. The meet is getting close and I was wondering if there was interest in having some bespoke embroidered tee shirts.
Once I have some idea of the numbers then I can get a price. I'm...
Forum:
Daily banter
27th March 2024, 09:17 PM
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9
Passed a big milestone last week
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4,611
Posted By
tonupkid
Congratulations to both you and your S8 Jim. ...
Congratulations to both you and your S8 Jim.
It's good to see these machines so well cared for, and that in turn you're rewarded with the regular pleasure of her/his lush vehicular capabilities....
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd March 2024, 10:03 PM
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17
Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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7,813
Posted By
tonupkid
We have the granddaughters that weekend. I've...
We have the granddaughters that weekend.
I've tried rationalising selling the joy of being driven 1.5 hours to a pub, kicking wheels for a while, eating, and then enjoying a drive, followed by the...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
1st March 2024, 10:00 PM
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71
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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13,980
Posted By
tonupkid
I have always been more than happy to buy cars...
I have always been more than happy to buy cars from lazy owners.
Their cars are often filthy and their adverts make it easy for potential buyers to ignore what they are selling.
However, being a...
Forum:
Owners Meets
27th February 2024, 10:50 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
tonupkid
Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(
Ray. You and Linda will be missed :-(
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd February 2024, 07:02 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
tonupkid
It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)
It's all Ann's fault. I'm issonant :)
Forum:
D4 - Interior Electrics
18th February 2024, 09:46 PM
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5
D4 Valet mode?
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3,837
Posted By
tonupkid
For the key to open the boot you need to be...
For the key to open the boot you need to be standing behind the car.
Also, do you have the option to open your boot by poking your foot underneath the back and withdrawing it, while the key is about...
Forum:
D2 - Interior
11th February 2024, 05:19 PM
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14
Floor switch?
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18,741
Posted By
tonupkid
Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the...
Simply rotate the fat round block that stops the accelerator from hitting the floor.
I forget which way is which but a quick test drive will make this very obvious.
Forum:
D2 - Interior
5th February 2024, 09:34 PM
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14
Floor switch?
Views:
18,741
Posted By
tonupkid
Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.
Foot behind the pedal when exiting car.
Forum:
D2 - Interior
5th February 2024, 12:29 PM
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14
Floor switch?
Views:
18,741
Posted By
tonupkid
It's good to repeat this procedure from time to...
It's good to repeat this procedure from time to time as it's fairly easy to inadvertently switch the kickdown off (I've done it).
Without it enabled the cars lifeless and flat, and this switch is...
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Other marques
18th January 2024, 09:36 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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3,778,907
Posted By
tonupkid
Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV)...
Our (recently purchased) Mercedes EQC400 (BEV) has 'creep'. So manoeuvring is exactly the same as in an automatic ICE vehicle.
Interesting what you say, Andrew, about start-stop being...
Forum:
Daily banter
9th January 2024, 10:34 PM
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11
As The Who once said
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5,647
Posted By
tonupkid
Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D ...
Beautiful. You've joined My Generation :D
You're going to love those headlights :+++
Forum:
Daily banter
5th January 2024, 04:47 PM
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10
Help required please
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6,270
Posted By
tonupkid
I've been giving this a bit more thought, and...
I've been giving this a bit more thought, and although Ian, with his extensive knowledge, is likely in the right ballpark. By pricing the car low (c £10k) you will be missing the opportunity to...
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd January 2024, 08:49 PM
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10
Help required please
Views:
6,270
Posted By
tonupkid
Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd...
Kind of off the top of my head here, but I'd start somewhere north of the £15k mark.
These are vanishingly rare, especially examples with a decent history and a proper maintenance record, like...
Forum:
Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 09:00 PM
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14
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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11,267
Posted By
tonupkid
Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner...
Good question. And, yes, that rate is for Dinner bed & breakfast for both Friday and Saturday +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 08:58 PM
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14
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
Views:
11,267
Posted By
tonupkid
Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there...
Yes. No excuses or we'll come and drag you there :ROFL:
Forum:
Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 08:52 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
Views:
21,010
Posted By
tonupkid
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Nick & Ann Hoar - Tonupkid - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely...
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D2 - Everything else
10th December 2023, 11:25 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
17,018
Posted By
tonupkid
People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K...
People replacing xenon bulbs often go for 6000 K bulbs, in the mistaken belief that a higher K represents more light when in fact it means a more blue light.
As human eyes are not especially well...
Forum:
Daily banter
10th December 2023, 11:13 PM
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23
Forum not crashing
Views:
15,855
Posted By
tonupkid
Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++
Much appreciated, thank you Ian+++
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D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 05:13 PM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
Views:
17,018
Posted By
tonupkid
It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life....
It's worth noting that Xenons have a finite life. The internals are slowly consumed by use. The lamps adjust for this but eventually, there is no remaining adjustment and the light output degrades,...
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd November 2023, 05:11 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
24,846
Posted By
tonupkid
On the list to check it out. Thank you +++
On the list to check it out. Thank you +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
21st November 2023, 09:43 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
24,846
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tonupkid
Thanks+++ Will check these out.
Thanks+++ Will check these out.
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th November 2023, 11:13 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
Views:
24,846
Posted By
tonupkid
WOW Thanks! Great suggestions Steve. Hope you...
WOW Thanks! Great suggestions Steve. Hope you Anely can make it.
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