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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
Yesterday, 09:05 PM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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tintin
One down, two to go +++
One down, two to go +++
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Owners Meets
10th June 2024, 06:30 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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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)...
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 03:26 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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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
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 03:20 PM
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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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
22nd May 2024, 12:22 PM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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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
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st May 2024, 11:43 AM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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1,113
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...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th May 2024, 06:42 PM
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Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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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).
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Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 03:45 PM
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Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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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...
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Other marques
16th May 2024, 03:38 PM
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Are Teslas any good?
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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...
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Owners Meets
3rd May 2024, 02:19 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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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:...
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Owners Meets
29th April 2024, 12:51 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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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...
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 07:02 PM
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Winter tyres today.
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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...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
12th April 2024, 10:24 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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tintin
You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual...
You're just ahead of your time Jim, as usual :ROFL:
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th April 2024, 04:31 PM
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A8 3.7 D2 - Only 34,935 miles
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tintin
;). I didn't... :D
;).
I didn't... :D
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th April 2024, 03:34 PM
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2002 S8 D2 for sale.
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2,191
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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,...
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Owners Meets
25th March 2024, 07:44 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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Posted By
tintin
No worries Nick, completely understand :)
No worries Nick, completely understand :)
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Owners Meets
25th March 2024, 07:43 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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3,250
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 +++
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Owners Meets
18th March 2024, 06:34 PM
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Northern mini/warm-up meet: May 4th, Manchester/Cheshire border
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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...
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Daily banter
18th March 2024, 04:26 PM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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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 :-(
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Daily banter
18th March 2024, 02:49 PM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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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...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th March 2024, 01:25 PM
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FL S8 discs & pads NLA at TPS?
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10,184
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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:
...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th March 2024, 10:53 AM
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D5 A8 50 3.0 tdi (2017)
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tintin
Ooh! Interesting...;)
Ooh! Interesting...;)
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th February 2024, 09:41 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,809
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
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49
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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tintin
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Forum:
Owners Meets
22nd February 2024, 07:18 PM
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Simply Audi at Beaulieu
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15,622
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tintin
14th April this year....
14th April this year....
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
22nd February 2024, 07:15 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,809
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...
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D2 - Everything else
20th February 2024, 09:38 PM
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9
Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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9,981
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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
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Other marques
19th February 2024, 09:03 AM
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I have gone to the dark side......
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275,695
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tintin
Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or...
Nice one Andy +++ - welcome to the future (or should that be the present ;))
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Other marques
19th February 2024, 09:02 AM
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I have gone to the dark side......
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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 +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th February 2024, 12:46 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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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
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th February 2024, 09:17 AM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,809
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tintin
No bids, no surprise.
No bids, no surprise.
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IT, AV and other Tech
8th February 2024, 07:41 PM
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New tonearm
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tintin
I found this quite an amusing 30 second watch ;)...
I found this quite an amusing 30 second watch ;) :https://youtu.be/Jd_WVHqcKlM?feature=shared
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th February 2024, 06:29 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,809
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tintin
No bids at all for this yet - at its £9.5k...
No bids at all for this yet - at its £9.5k starting price.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th February 2024, 03:37 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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Posted By
tintin
Technically Murple, I think ;) - to those on...
Technically Murple, I think ;) - to those on here, anyway...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th February 2024, 01:28 PM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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Posted By
tintin
It certainly is - makes even the shiniest of my...
It certainly is - makes even the shiniest of my shiny S8 photos look very dull by comparison :ROFL:
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IT, AV and other Tech
7th February 2024, 10:51 AM
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New tonearm
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19,816
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tintin
I love my SL10: the perfect blend of hi-fi and...
I love my SL10: the perfect blend of hi-fi and Japanese build quality and style (I'm also a fan of my Mitsubishi LT-5V - which is even rarer - but much more temperamental...:rolleyes:)
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd February 2024, 08:34 AM
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38
Wanted D2 S8 UK - a repeat of last year!
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5,809
Posted By
tintin
80k is very low mileage for a D2 S8, so it may...
80k is very low mileage for a D2 S8, so it may take you a while, particularly if "travel within reason" is a smallish mileage radius: you're at pretty much the southern end of the country, so you may...
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Daily banter
9th January 2024, 06:10 PM
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As The Who once said
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3,520
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tintin
Won't get fooled again ;)
Won't get fooled again ;)
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Daily banter
30th December 2023, 02:14 PM
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10
Help required please
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3,384
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tintin
Or....look at it the other way, and consider how...
Or....look at it the other way, and consider how much would you have to spend to get another car which is likely to come close to giving you the same feeling and memories. And then reconsider your...
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Daily banter
30th December 2023, 02:10 PM
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Help required please
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3,384
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tintin
Definitely agree with this +++. Now, where's that...
Definitely agree with this +++. Now, where's that horse's head....
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd December 2023, 08:53 AM
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A Very Prestige Christmas 🎄
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2,262
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tintin
Ho Ho Ho :D. Merry Christmas Katie - to you, all...
Ho Ho Ho :D. Merry Christmas Katie - to you, all at A8 Parts, and all forum members :mexicanwave:
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 09:10 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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tintin
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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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 08:42 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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tintin
Good stuff & nice one gents - looking forward to...
Good stuff & nice one gents - looking forward to it +++
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Daily banter
9th December 2023, 09:35 AM
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Forum not crashing
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10,920
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tintin
Thanks.
Nice one Ian. We're all lucky to have such a rich resource and source of advice running for free, and it's greatly appreciated +++
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Daily banter
30th November 2023, 10:09 PM
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Forum Crashing
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20,200
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tintin
+1
+1
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Motormouth
28th November 2023, 05:23 PM
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Winter tyres today.
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14,576
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tintin
I'll probably swap onto my darker finish 20" 9...
I'll probably swap onto my darker finish 20" 9 spokes, which have PA4s, as much to protect/extend the life of my FE summer rims and PS4s, as I don't think the summer compound likes the cold weather...
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D2 - Everything else
24th November 2023, 03:48 PM
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Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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tintin
Date's gone back to 4/12, and probably won't get...
Date's gone back to 4/12, and probably won't get it back till ~ 16th, but will update you when I do....
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D2 - Everything else
20th November 2023, 04:40 PM
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Rustproofing with Lanoguard
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9,981
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tintin
I think Lanoguard is what my 100HP specialist in...
I think Lanoguard is what my 100HP specialist in Leicester will be using on mine when it's in next week to be fettled - as it spent the first decade of it's life in Aberdeen, I think it'll need it!
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Daily banter
6th November 2023, 07:21 PM
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Volvo Specialist.
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3,216
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tintin
Not far at all: the garage is a short walk from...
Not far at all: the garage is a short walk from Timperley Metro station, so easy enough for him to get to Stockport from there, via either Navigation Rd or Altrincham station stops, both of which...
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Daily banter
6th November 2023, 05:24 PM
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Volvo Specialist.
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3,216
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tintin
For servicing or sales? I used a small...
For servicing or sales? I used a small independent (called Independent!), based in South Manchester, if that's any use?
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