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Forum: Owners Meets 25th March 2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By gninnam
Great - lets hope the weather holds out and I...

Great - lets hope the weather holds out and I will see you all there +++
Forum: Owners Meets 25th March 2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By gninnam
If the weather is looking good I could pop over...

If the weather is looking good I could pop over on the bike if allowed??
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,438
Posted By gninnam
A few pics: ...

A few pics:

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20240217_114856.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds
...
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,438
Posted By gninnam
Cheers Steve - had to be done really as my wife's...

Cheers Steve - had to be done really as my wife's car was stollen so we were using my son's car.
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,438
Posted By gninnam
Hopefully something in the pipeline soon for a...

Hopefully something in the pipeline soon for a good test of what she is like when doing long distance.
Just doing short at the moment (max distance is 20 mile round trip and averaged 3.7 miles/kwh)
Forum: Other marques 19th February 2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,438
Posted By gninnam
Very naughty indeed +++

Very naughty indeed +++
Forum: Other marques 17th February 2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,438
Posted By gninnam
I have gone to the dark side......

Took delivery of my first BEV a few days back !!!

BMW i4 M-Sport (pictures will follow)

So far absolutely loving it and the handling is very similar to an ICE powered BMW 3/4 so when in Sport...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 8th February 2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
Just spinning some tunes on my other turntable at...

Just spinning some tunes on my other turntable at the moment:

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/mrousavy5456148207417904729.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

For those...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 8th February 2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
Love it +++ You never tried it??

Love it +++
You never tried it??
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 8th February 2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
Very nice turntable indeed - what cartridge is it...

Very nice turntable indeed - what cartridge is it running?

Hoping to take mine to the chap how tweaks the arm I am running to give it a service as I am sure after 50 years it will need some TLC...
Forum: Daily banter 25th January 2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,905
Posted By gninnam
Sounds like a plan - might be worth looking at a...

Sounds like a plan - might be worth looking at a D5?
Forum: Daily banter 24th January 2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,905
Posted By gninnam
Welcome back and glad you have managed to sort...

Welcome back and glad you have managed to sort out your private life +++
Which A8 are you thinking of going for?
Forum: Daily banter 17th October 2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By gninnam
Agree with everything you have said. Cheers+++

Agree with everything you have said. Cheers+++
Forum: Daily banter 16th October 2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By gninnam
Bu we know what insurance companies can be...

Bu we know what insurance companies can be like.....

Time will tell
Forum: Daily banter 16th October 2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By gninnam
Good start to the day :(

Got burgled last night while we were asleep.
Took my wallet and the keys to the cars.
Took the wife's Focus ST but didn't take my lads car as that was in the garage which is deadlocked (although...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 2nd October 2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
Nice one with the Optonica kit - should sound...

Nice one with the Optonica kit - should sound very nice as it was premium kit in its day +++
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st October 2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
It does sound good so thanks. I don't buy as...

It does sound good so thanks.

I don't buy as much vinyl as I used to as the cost they are now charging is stupid and 2nd hand prices have gone silly to.

Moving more into CD as the prices are...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st October 2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
No problem. The arm is an Audio Technica AT1010...

No problem.
The arm is an Audio Technica AT1010 from the early 80's
It has been tweaked by a chap so that the (better) cable goes from the tags to the base of the arm so reducing the connectors and...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st October 2023, 12:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,424
Posted By gninnam
New tonearm

Just updated my turntable with a new (albeit 1970's) tonearm fully refurbed and updated on my 1973 turntable and sounding awesome:
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 1st July 2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,355
Posted By gninnam
Raising the dead alert :) Thought I'd check...

Raising the dead alert :)

Thought I'd check this one too and same as the D2 I had, Sorn and MOT expired this year (April)

Was a good car when it was working properly - miss this one also!
Forum: Daily banter 1st July 2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,589
Posted By gninnam
Holy old thread resurrection batman:ROFL: ...

Holy old thread resurrection batman:ROFL:

Just checked my old A8 and currently SORN and the MOT just expired.
Do miss it :(
Forum: Daily banter 30th June 2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By gninnam
Most excellent work as usual +++

Most excellent work as usual +++
Forum: Owners Meets 9th June 2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 37,180
Posted By gninnam
Looking at the photos and hearing the how it went...

Looking at the photos and hearing the how it went makes me want another D2 :)
Forum: Owners Meets 7th June 2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 37,180
Posted By gninnam
Looks and sounds like a cracking meet - glad it...

Looks and sounds like a cracking meet - glad it went well and respect +++:D
Forum: Owners Meets 7th June 2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,964
Posted By gninnam
I think I went to that one too (but could be...

I think I went to that one too (but could be talking bollocks.....:ROFL:)
Forum: Daily banter 8th February 2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Cheers :)

Cheers :)
Forum: Daily banter 7th February 2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
On Sunday had my first ride on the bike this year...

On Sunday had my first ride on the bike this year and enjoyed every minute:

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20230205_153453.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

Also,...
Forum: Daily banter 29th December 2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,519
Posted By gninnam
Sounds like me :ROFL:

Sounds like me :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,724
Posted By gninnam
Well, nowadays they would be classed as slow I...

Well, nowadays they would be classed as slow I suppose :D
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,724
Posted By gninnam
2001 A8 4,2 Sport :( 1976 Escort 1600 Sport ...

2001 A8 4,2 Sport :(

1976 Escort 1600 Sport
1990 Nova GTE
1988 Astra GTE
1984 Lancia Delta HF

Plus a few others that were nothing to write about but such good memories+++
Forum: Daily banter 25th September 2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,093
Posted By gninnam
Had a great 3 days. TinTin (Stephen) put up...

Had a great 3 days.
TinTin (Stephen) put up with me and my lad for the 3 days and was a brilliant host so hats off to you and we both had a great time in your company +++ :cool:

The racing was...
Forum: Cool Wall 25th September 2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,186
Posted By gninnam
Of course its cool +++

Of course its cool +++
Forum: Daily banter 4th September 2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,093
Posted By gninnam
PM's back :D

PM's back :D
Forum: Daily banter 3rd September 2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,093
Posted By gninnam
It did thanks - looking at somewhere to stay as...

It did thanks - looking at somewhere to stay as don't fancy doing the 3.5 hour roundtrip on Friday/Sat/Sun to be honest so if you know somewhere reasonable etc (will be me and my son) will be...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd September 2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,093
Posted By gninnam
Won tickets for the British Super Bike at the end of this month

Well chuffed:

Won tickets for the Bennetts BSB competition for round 9 at Oulton Park, on the 23 – 25 September.

I get the following:
An exclusive pair of Bennetts BSB Championship tickets for...
Forum: Daily banter 7th July 2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Yes, money pit will just be the start of it !!

Yes, money pit will just be the start of it !!
Forum: Daily banter 5th July 2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Very nice +++ - I could of got one of those but...

Very nice +++ - I could of got one of those but thought I would worm my way back to two wheels slowly so 130Bhp and a total wet weight bike of 185Kg was a good way to do this :cool:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 25th June 2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,943
Posted By gninnam
No interest? OK - will take it to the council...

No interest?
OK - will take it to the council tip then.

Cheers
Forum: Daily banter 25th June 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Thanks - do like it a lot so far+++

Thanks - do like it a lot so far+++
Forum: Daily banter 25th June 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
I have been past but not in yet - will do soon...

I have been past but not in yet - will do soon though :)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 19th June 2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,943
Posted By gninnam
FS - A8 Battery

Hi all

Anyone want an A8 battery as I have this one which has no issues (was replaced many years ago as I suspected the battery was at fault but turned out to be something else...)

Holds charge...
Forum: Daily banter 10th June 2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Thanks. Will do. Always ;)

Thanks. Will do. Always ;)
Forum: Daily banter 10th June 2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,118
Posted By gninnam
Got my bike today

Finally got a new motorbike today and went out for a spin this afternoon - was a hoot +++

Triumph Daytona 675
...
Forum: Other marques 30th May 2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 88,305
Posted By gninnam
They are :rolleyes:

They are :rolleyes:
Forum: Other marques 29th May 2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 88,305
Posted By gninnam
Wasn't as bad as I thought to be honest - gone to...

Wasn't as bad as I thought to be honest - gone to a good home so all good there.
Looking to get a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Just sorting out the garage then in the next few weeks or so will...
Forum: Other marques 28th May 2022, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 88,305
Posted By gninnam
Bye Bye Van

After 17 years I have waved goodbye to my Type 2 van

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20220526_110900.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

Next chapter now is to get...
Forum: Other marques 6th February 2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,394
Posted By gninnam
Every bit helps :)

Every bit helps :)
Forum: Other marques 5th February 2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,394
Posted By gninnam
Taxed it the other day (free and does not require...

Taxed it the other day (free and does not require an MOT either).
Today, mounted the rear bumper and reversed it out of the drive and took it round the block.
Everything works, lights, indicators,...
Forum: Other marques 24th January 2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,394
Posted By gninnam
Far too many due to work/life and cash (too much...

Far too many due to work/life and cash (too much of the first and not enough of the other two :) ) - somewhere in the region of 15 years (yes, you heard that, 15 years.....................)
Forum: Other marques 24th January 2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,394
Posted By gninnam
Thanks all and pics may happen once its on the...

Thanks all and pics may happen once its on the road proper - she ain't a looker but will do the job once I have finished the little bits still to do!!
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