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Forum: Owners Meets 15th September 2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
There aren't many "active" members from the North...

There aren't many "active" members from the North West/North on here these days (I'm not sure where you are, as it's not in your profile), and I'm often travelling.

However, that doesn't mean that...
Forum: Owners Meets 13th September 2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
Good question Andy, and the short answer is no -...

Good question Andy, and the short answer is no - well not for Brian and I anyway, as we are both now going to be in Glasgow on that Saturday.

Doesn't mean we couldn't do it on another later date,...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st September 2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By tintin
Thanks Sean - I also need one of these, so I may...

Thanks Sean - I also need one of these, so I may order and get it shipped to my son in Hamburg, for him to bring over +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th August 2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By tintin
Welcome - and thanks for the nice S4/video link...

Welcome - and thanks for the nice S4/video link +++. And no need to apologise, at all ;)

I believe Sarg (on here...) might be considering selling his - with apologies to him if that's now not...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 28th August 2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By tintin
I've always sworn by PS4 on my S8 as summers (and...

I've always sworn by PS4 on my S8 as summers (and PA4s as winters), and can't fault them, but I've never tried PS5s.
Forum: Cool Wall 28th August 2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,744
Posted By tintin
It's a Fiat, which gives it a natural advantage...

It's a Fiat, which gives it a natural advantage (says the owner of 2 of them, both super cool, of course :D ) - and that particular model definitely is +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
Nightmare indeed, but at least you've got a ski...

Nightmare indeed, but at least you've got a ski hatch now ;) - comments above on your questions, where appropriate.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th August 2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
At last! I do hope it's everything you want it to...

At last! I do hope it's everything you want it to be: I still remember my drive back from Harrogate from IT's with Herman (my S8) way back in 2009 (show photo attached, just 'cos I could...): I...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 24th July 2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 32,545
Posted By tintin
Not quite sure how I've managed >160k miles over...

Not quite sure how I've managed >160k miles over the last 8 years across the UK and Europe in a single EV then ;)
Forum: Owners Meets 11th July 2024, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,117
Posted By tintin
Very true: 450 miles round trip for me, so ~=...

Very true: 450 miles round trip for me, so ~= £150 in fuel - plus an > 8 hour round trip.

So I'm out, sadly. :-(

Have a great day - and share photos please, of course ;)
Forum: Daily banter 10th July 2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,415
Posted By tintin
Bon voyage

Safe travels - hope you and Linda have a great trip, and a great 8s catch up, I look forward to hearing about it in person at your next mini-meet, closer to home :)
Forum: Daily banter 28th June 2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,017
Posted By tintin
Done +++

Done +++
Forum: Daily banter 26th June 2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By tintin
Spot the movie time...

...never noticed the signifier/clue in this still shot from it before ;)
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd June 2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,634
Posted By tintin
Thanks Sean +++. Conclusive video evidence that...

Thanks Sean +++. Conclusive video evidence that my high level brake light was - and still is :rolleyes: - out (as I was informed by several of the group at the weekend ...)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th June 2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,847
Posted By tintin
Welcome ;). Nice ad, nice car, GLTWS - and just...

Welcome ;). Nice ad, nice car, GLTWS - and just out of interest, what are your other cars? :D.

Oh..and where was the gearbox serviced? Mackies, or somewhere else?
Forum: Owners Meets 19th June 2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,634
Posted By tintin
Aha! So that was you that I saw - glad I did...

Aha! So that was you that I saw - glad I did imagine it and that it was someone on here ;)
Forum: Owners Meets 18th June 2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,634
Posted By tintin
Agreed on all the above: although there was a...

Agreed on all the above: although there was a green D3 (and a W12 one at that! ;)) that pulled out of the road opposite the hotel as we left on Saturday morning, and was sort-of-part-of our "convoy"...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th June 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,634
Posted By tintin
Thanks Sean. Great photo reel & I love the...

Thanks Sean. Great photo reel & I love the aircraft identifiers - very thoughtful. +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th June 2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,009
Posted By tintin
+1. A much missed motor, for sure....

+1. A much missed motor, for sure....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,939
Posted By tintin
One down, two to go +++

One down, two to go +++
Forum: Owners Meets 10th June 2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,634
Posted By tintin
Great meet & just as much fun as always, so...

Great meet & just as much fun as always, so thanks for all the time, thought and effort that was put into organising it (not always as much fun, I know, but greatly appreciated +++).

The moon(s)...
Forum: Owners Meets 6th June 2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,303
Posted By tintin
Must be nearly drive time...

...cost I've been distracted by '8 stuff (with apologies for any orientation issues ;) ).

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QyJR5hVfRQwO4LDSIdcHg?si=nP6y3JQzSkSDrtUwhHdnbA&pi=hpkPqjuVQSOkr
...
Forum: Owners Meets 6th June 2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,303
Posted By tintin
That's a real shame Ray, hope it doesn't curtail...

That's a real shame Ray, hope it doesn't curtail your other activities too much as well. Will catch up with you soon...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd May 2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,939
Posted By tintin
I did too, but they can be harder to get out of...

I did too, but they can be harder to get out of than "normal" cars :rolleyes:
https://youtu.be/mPdGiOVhfYU
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st May 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,939
Posted By tintin
Very true: it does tend to focus the mind, when...

Very true: it does tend to focus the mind, when the annual tax outlay is the single biggest element of annual expenditure on these older cars, driving up the "cost per mile" to a very questionable...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th May 2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,939
Posted By tintin
A lot of motor for not a lot on money. GLTWS(s).

A lot of motor for not a lot on money. GLTWS(s).
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,578
Posted By tintin
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...
Forum: Other marques 16th May 2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,770,876
Posted By tintin
I'm doing the same Ainar, but next Tuesday in...

I'm doing the same Ainar, but next Tuesday in Manchester.

As far as getting it to the annual meet, that's one for this/next year's organisers ;) . It took a fair bit of persuasion to get both...
Forum: Owners Meets 3rd May 2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,303
Posted By tintin
Embroidered ;) - very posh +++. I'm definitely up...

Embroidered ;) - very posh +++. I'm definitely up for one of those :D - Otherwise I'd be short of a full set ;)

Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin:...
Forum: Owners Meets 29th April 2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
Date changed now to Saturday 21st September

This has now been moved to the Autumn, not due to the weather - although that's looking a bit wet for Saturday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657402 :-( - but due to diary conflicts for both Brian...
Forum: Motormouth 21st April 2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,673
Posted By tintin
I changed the winters on my 100HP a week ago, as...

I changed the winters on my 100HP a week ago, as it's my daily local ride, and the daytime temperatures are usually >10 degrees round here now - the car also looks much nicer with those and the wider...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th April 2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,544
Posted By tintin
You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual...

You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual :ROFL:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th April 2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,305
Posted By tintin
;). I didn't... :D

;).

I didn't... :D
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th April 2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,310
Posted By tintin
This is a good example of an (old!) ad on here...

This is a good example of an (old!) ad on here that covers pretty much all the main bases - including good quality photos - which saves people on here asking lots of specific, but basic, questions,...
Forum: Owners Meets 25th March 2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
No worries Nick, completely understand :)

No worries Nick, completely understand :)
Forum: Owners Meets 25th March 2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
Of course Andy! There's no constraints on type of...

Of course Andy! There's no constraints on type of car, or even of transport ;). Would be great to see you then, if you can make it +++
Forum: Owners Meets 18th March 2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,448
Posted By tintin
Northern mini meet: now moved to Sept 21st (from May 4th) Manchester/Cheshire border

Well, spring has sprung, and I'm sure that I'm not the only one itching to get out in my '8. ;)

So...after a bit of consultation with others, and some to'ing & fro'ing on possible dates, I think...
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,363
Posted By tintin
I know, and I'd like to drive it much more, it...

I know, and I'd like to drive it much more, it just often gets relegated behind other more sensible options :-(
Forum: Daily banter 18th March 2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,363
Posted By tintin
Wow! Well done you - and your S8 (I'm not sure...

Wow! Well done you - and your S8 (I'm not sure you've given yours a "name", have you Jim? ;) ).

I seriously doubt whether Herman will ever reach that number - well, at least not in my...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th March 2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,311
Posted By tintin
Good to know, and good customer testimonials, but...

Good to know, and good customer testimonials, but my oh my, why do companies let themselves down with simple mistakes like this? :eek3::

"To be the best, you need three key ingredients:
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th March 2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,052
Posted By tintin
Ooh! Interesting...;)

Ooh! Interesting...;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th February 2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
Well, I waited 5 years for the right one, when...

Well, I waited 5 years for the right one, when there was more availability of quality cars. So you may be waiting a while....
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,303
Posted By tintin
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++

Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,117
Posted By tintin
14th April this year....

14th April this year....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
Given the level and budget of S8 that you're...

Given the level and budget of S8 that you're looking for, I wouldn't let that put you off, in terms of ease of fixing.

Far more important - which you may already have checked out - would be the...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 20th February 2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,554
Posted By tintin
Very belated update - this is the stuff being...

Very belated update - this is the stuff being applied to my Fiat (Panda...):https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/bilt-hamber-hydrate-80-rust-converter
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 277,937
Posted By tintin
Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or...

Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or should that be the present ;))
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 277,937
Posted By tintin
As an long distance EV driver for >8 years and...

As an long distance EV driver for >8 years and >160k miles, I can confirm that long distance cruising in an EV is an absolute pleasure and a doddle +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th February 2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
And that was Cat D car, i.e. with less less...

And that was Cat D car, i.e. with less less serious damage than a Cat C car :-( : https://www.startrescue.co.uk/breakdown-cover/motoring-advice/car-servicing-and-repairs/what-do-cat-c-and-cat-d-mean
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th February 2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,319
Posted By tintin
No bids, no surprise.

No bids, no surprise.
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