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Forum: Owners Meets Yesterday, 07:34 PM
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Posted By tintin
Northern mini/warm-up meet: 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 Yesterday, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 80
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 Yesterday, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 80
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, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,086
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, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By tintin
Ooh! Interesting...;)

Ooh! Interesting...;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th February 2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
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, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,426
Posted By tintin
Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++

Good stuff! Well done Nick and Ann +++
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,973
Posted By tintin
14th April this year....

14th April this year....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 22nd February 2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
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, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,198
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, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,467
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, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,467
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, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
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, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
Posted By tintin
No bids, no surprise.

No bids, no surprise.
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 8th February 2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,141
Posted By 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
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th February 2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
Posted By 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.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th February 2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
Posted By tintin
Technically Murple, I think ;) - to those on...

Technically Murple, I think ;) - to those on here, anyway...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th February 2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
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:
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 7th February 2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,141
Posted By 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:)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd February 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,692
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...
Forum: Daily banter 9th January 2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By tintin
Won't get fooled again ;)

Won't get fooled again ;)
Forum: Daily banter 30th December 2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,769
Posted By 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...
Forum: Daily banter 30th December 2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,769
Posted By 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, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By 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:
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,426
Posted By 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...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,646
Posted By tintin
Good stuff & nice one gents - looking forward to...

Good stuff & nice one gents - looking forward to it +++
Forum: Daily banter 9th December 2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,302
Posted By 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 +++
Forum: Daily banter 30th November 2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,643
Posted By tintin
+1

+1
Forum: Motormouth 28th November 2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,654
Posted By 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...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 24th November 2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,198
Posted By 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....
Forum: D2 - Everything else 20th November 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,198
Posted By 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!
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By 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...
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By 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?
Forum: Owners Meets 6th November 2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,072
Posted By tintin
Happy to be of some assistance Jim (as before),...

Happy to be of some assistance Jim (as before), if that helps, although ideally it'd be good to get someone leading who's actually based in that region.
Forum: Owners Meets 6th November 2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,072
Posted By tintin
Yeah sure, that's what we always do... :ROFL:

Yeah sure, that's what we always do... :ROFL:
Forum: Other marques 14th October 2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By tintin
Is is still Tesla?

Eight years on, maybe Jim's question is the wrong one now? :rolleyes: This is worth a (15 minute) watch for those who are interested :https://youtu.be/VKvLM6MS6WI?si=RLZYOm3Fjc1TjnF9
Forum: Daily banter 11th October 2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,906
Posted By tintin
Got it, thanks Steve +++

Got it, thanks Steve +++
Forum: Daily banter 10th October 2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,906
Posted By tintin
I'd be interested in this, if and when you do put...

I'd be interested in this, if and when you do put yours up for sale Steve, as I never got round to getting one for Herman....;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,546
Posted By tintin
Does that mean someone else can have the rest of...

Does that mean someone else can have the rest of the car for free? :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th October 2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,828
Posted By tintin
Best £3k I ever spent - and I expect that the...

Best £3k I ever spent - and I expect that the longer you leave it, the more difficult it'll get...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 2nd October 2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,141
Posted By tintin
Nice +++: I've (finally!) mated my beloved...

Nice +++: I've (finally!) mated my beloved Technics SL10 with a full Optonica set (amp, tape deck and tuner) - along with a rather nice Sony CD player ('cos Optonica weren't around by the time CDs...
Forum: Other marques 25th September 2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By tintin
MY #1 selling car in Europe in 2023 now, apparently...

https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-is-the-best-selling-car-in-europe-for-8-months-of-2023 (@ £45-£60k) - and #2 was the Dacia Sandero (@ £13k) :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 24th September 2023, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,767
Posted By tintin
Beats a "proper" 4x4 too...

https://youtu.be/cgn2AG3WY-8 :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 8th September 2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By tintin
...and fewer defects/advisories than my 2015...

...and fewer defects/advisories than my 2015 Tesla! :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 8th September 2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By tintin
Another year, another clean(ish..) MOT

Well, that's it for another year (slightly suprisingly...:rolleyes:).

Clean MOT pass yesterday, other than advisories on 3 of the 4 tyres. Not surprising really, as I've left the "show" wheels on...
Forum: Daily banter 7th September 2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,801
Posted By tintin
Lovely -and has to be a red seat, of course +++....

Lovely -and has to be a red seat, of course +++. When do you start taking bookings ? :D (Truro is nearer than Germany, and I can, err..., drop Herman off for his favourite type of holiday at the same...
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
Posted By tintin
Tsk tsk Jim - and not even after the 9pm...

Tsk tsk Jim - and not even after the 9pm watershed either :rolleyes:
Forum: Other marques 16th August 2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By tintin
Nice stats...

Sounds like a great trip +++, including covering 3000 miles for a total of £33 ;). They are such great road trip cars - I'm setting off on my trip later today, looking forward to it too :D.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 28th July 2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,213
Posted By tintin
Or...

...just give up and take the Tesla dinojuice option:rolleyes:

https://youtu.be/5KmsVytiMDg
Forum: Alternative Fuels 28th July 2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,213
Posted By tintin
+1 :rolleyes:

+1 :rolleyes:
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