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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th June 2025, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,378
Posted By tintin
Good luck selling Steve... Audrey? - can we...

Good luck selling Steve...

Audrey? - can we start a (nick)names thread?. I'm happy to add another:

Herman (the German...)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th June 2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,390
Posted By tintin
I've just noticed that your signature photo looks...

I've just noticed that your signature photo looks like it has my car on it ;)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st June 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,697
Posted By tintin
This. Every time, in my experience.

This. Every time, in my experience.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st June 2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By tintin
Hope you get it sorted it time Jim. Mine was...

Hope you get it sorted it time Jim. Mine was playing up at the '23 meet, so Mike and Angela (I was their chauffeur at that meet :p) had to sit in the back of Herman with the windows open - the upside...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st May 2025, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,697
Posted By tintin
Tricky, is the short answer - and a key question...

Tricky, is the short answer - and a key question to ask before you spend your pennies on a replacement.

Brexit hasn't helped, as some suppliers no longer supply to the UK (although Dean/Spanker...
Forum: Owners Meets 28th May 2025, 08:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,122
Posted By tintin
Herman should be fine (I have less distance to...

Herman should be fine (I have less distance to travel...), but we're at a gig nearby that evening, so will probably only be there in time for late night bar drinks, sadly...
Forum: A2 8Z 22nd May 2025, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,837
Posted By tintin
Nice wee article about Audi's 2nd best car ;-)

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/audi/audi-a2-stephen-bayley-history/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawKcJJ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvFX8hhIrWMagLCVOBqEO_35csmxam7qoY1...
Forum: Owners Meets 8th May 2025, 08:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 104,452
Posted By tintin
Nice wee route write up here in The Guardian...

Nice wee route write up here in The Guardian (advertorial with Visit Ireland..):
...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th May 2025, 08:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,122
Posted By tintin
As we'll be in the Lakes this year/next month, I...

As we'll be in the Lakes this year/next month, I thought I should share - and recommend - this, about a local lad and legend:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074tfq

An oldie but goodie,...
Forum: Owners Meets 24th March 2025, 09:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Ah Ainar....and I thought that you'd...

Ah Ainar....and I thought that you'd cross-posted, and intended this post to go in the "Everyone Loves A Compliment" thread :rolleyes:...
Forum: Daily banter 24th March 2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,777
Posted By tintin
Thanks David +++ PS: if anyone needs the...

Thanks David +++

PS: if anyone needs the socket tool I can send it on, 'cos I don't need it and the garage left it in my car...
Forum: Daily banter 24th March 2025, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,777
Posted By tintin
Same issue here :-( so I sought advice from The...

Same issue here :-( so I sought advice from The Oracle (aka MJ ;)), who sent me the link for the replacement sensor and the 24mm socket.

All sorted after 30 minutes garage labour - so I'm...
Forum: Owners Meets 24th March 2025, 08:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
+++

+++
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd March 2025, 06:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Great little mini meet in Manchester ;), attended...

Great little mini meet in Manchester ;), attended by the following (and sidekicks...)

tintin
tc4332
ginnam
Mrfaz
darrenjoe90
Tonupkid
Sarg
Forum: Owners Meets 21st March 2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Rory Reid seemed to think so Faz ;) ...

Rory Reid seemed to think so Faz ;)
https://youtu.be/hc7zQGUdp_g
Forum: Owners Meets 21st March 2025, 06:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Prep done, room booked at The Vine. Weather...

Prep done, room booked at The Vine. Weather improving too +++

Current attendee list - assumed final unless I hear otherwise ;)

tintin
tc4332
ginnam
Mrfaz
darrenjoe90
Tonupkid
Forum: Daily banter 20th March 2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,786
Posted By tintin
Nice. My dear departed dad had a two-stroke DKW...

Nice. My dear departed dad had a two-stroke DKW whilst stationed in West Germany with the RAF in the late 50s.

He loved it so much that he brought it back with him, and never stopped raving about...
Forum: Daily banter 20th March 2025, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,777
Posted By tintin
My Panda MOT'er said he couldn't bring himself to...

My Panda MOT'er said he couldn't bring himself to fail my 100HP for a broken (vandalised :-(...) passenger wing mirror, as "the rest of the car was so mint" ;) - and just encouraged me to get it...
Forum: Daily banter 19th March 2025, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,777
Posted By tintin
My regular DX man is always complimenting my S8 ...

My regular DX man is always complimenting my S8 - less so the others, though the Coupe is most guaranteed to get compliments - when it's allowed out to play/be on show ;)...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th March 2025, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,133
Posted By tintin
Hmm...lots of speculative pricing atm: maybe it's...

Hmm...lots of speculative pricing atm: maybe it's the Spring weather.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 11th March 2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,133
Posted By tintin
For serious offer prices over £10k I expect there...

For serious offer prices over £10k I expect there might be one or more longstanding members on here - with ebony black or other colours ;) - who would consider getting out of their D2 :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 10th March 2025, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Good stuff, will be great to see you - even if...

Good stuff, will be great to see you - even if you're not in a D5 :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 10th March 2025, 08:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Nope, just that I'm forgetful, Stuart :ROFL:

Nope, just that I'm forgetful, Stuart :ROFL:
Forum: Owners Meets 10th March 2025, 12:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
I don't think so Darren - see my...

I don't think so Darren - see my guesstimate/update below:

Confirmed:
tintin (D2)
tc4332 (D4)
ginnam (No D :))
Mrfaz (D2 )
darrenjoe90 (D?)

Possibles:
Forum: D2 - Transmission 8th March 2025, 07:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,258
Posted By tintin
Don't assume it necessarily needs replaced. ...

Don't assume it necessarily needs replaced.

Have you been using the car much recently? My recent experience over the last couple of years is that it can show the dreaded red PRNDS once in a blue...
Forum: Owners Meets 7th March 2025, 10:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Any more for any more....

Updated attendee list below for this meet on 23rd.

If anyone else is thinking of joining/confirming, then please shout/update below, as there are limited car park spaces at this pub!
...
Forum: Owners Meets 1st March 2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Good stuff Darren, will be good to see you: could...

Good stuff Darren, will be good to see you: could you please PM me your latest mobile #, and I'll add you to the WhatsApp event group (my # for you is out of date, I think...:-( )
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 25th February 2025, 08:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,133
Posted By tintin
:ROFL: Funniest thing I've seen today. More...

:ROFL: Funniest thing I've seen today.

More owners and more miles than mine - and not an FE either? Plus, I'm pretty sure those wheels have been refurbed: for that price I'd want a mint unused...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 25th February 2025, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,133
Posted By tintin
And it's been a pretty tough market to sell cars...

And it's been a pretty tough market to sell cars like this for a while - and arguably getting harder.

Just google "classic car market price changes uk" for a fairly downbeat assessment from most...
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd February 2025, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
:ROFL:Pedalists ate all the pies! :-(

:ROFL:Pedalists ate all the pies! :-(
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2025, 09:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
Although it is a good pie and pint - recce'd...

Although it is a good pie and pint - recce'd today, purely for research purposes, of course ;)
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th February 2025, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 51,133
Posted By tintin
That's a shame, hopefully you'll find a good home...

That's a shame, hopefully you'll find a good home for it - is this the one you bought for £5400 in August last year?
Forum: Owners Meets 16th February 2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
That'd be good +++ - as per usual, feel free to...

That'd be good +++ - as per usual, feel free to add yourself as a "maybe" if you think that's a realistic possibility, as that'll help with managing numbers for parking, lunch, etc..;)
Forum: Owners Meets 16th February 2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,706
Posted By tintin
This is back on again +++. New date is Sunday...

This is back on again +++. New date is Sunday 23rd March (by which time spring should have arrived, hopefully).

Same outline venue plans as before - i.e. The Vine pub as a car base/lunch venue...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th January 2025, 03:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,101
Posted By tintin
I'd like to report that Dr. Duffy (Me!) paid a...

I'd like to report that Dr. Duffy (Me!) paid a non-clinical visit to check in on the patient on Friday, and can confirm that Ray is alive and well and thriving in Wigan +++.

He's recovered really...
Forum: Daily banter 6th January 2025, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,806
Posted By tintin
Glad to hear that your recovery is continuing...

Glad to hear that your recovery is continuing well Ray, and that you are being driven around in the manner to which others have become accustomed with you - I'll drop by and say hi sometime soon ;)
Forum: Daily banter 6th January 2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,806
Posted By tintin
Glad to hear that your recovery is continuing...

Glad to hear that your recovery is continuing well Ray, and that you are being driven around in the manner to which others have become accustomed with you - I'll drop by and say hi sometime soon ;)
Forum: Owners Meets 6th January 2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,122
Posted By tintin
HONISTER SLATE MINE Connor & Jorja - PAID ...

HONISTER SLATE MINE

Connor & Jorja - PAID
Gninnam & Rachel - PAID
Brian & Edith - PAID
steamship - PAID
Tintin - PAID
CtL and Angela
Tonupkid & Ann - PAID
Strummagnet & ?
Forum: Daily banter 25th December 2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,874
Posted By tintin
Merry Christmas one and all...

...and a (nice!) Christmas surprise from my car insurer (for once :D..) - premium for next year dropped by more than 10%

HoHoHo indeed �� and Merry Christmas to all ��
Forum: Owners Meets 10th December 2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,122
Posted By tintin
typo correction...

HONISTER SLATE MINE

Connor & Jojra
Gninnam & Rachel
Brian & Edith
steamship
Tintin
CtL and Angela
Tonupkid & Ann
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th December 2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,173
Posted By tintin
In theory, yes Sean - although the chances of...

In theory, yes Sean - although the chances of Herman getting a long enough trip to reach a LEZ are pretty much nil these days (Manchester doesn't have one yet...)



Thanks Jim - maybe from a...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th December 2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,173
Posted By tintin
Sorted 👌🏼. 2 Helpful Halfordians and done in 5...

Sorted 👌🏼. 2 Helpful Halfordians and done in 5 mins (helps when they like your car ☺️.)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th December 2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,173
Posted By tintin
I'm planning on getting a new battery fitted...

I'm planning on getting a new battery fitted tomorrow, fingers crossed!🤞
Forum: Owners Meets 5th December 2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,122
Posted By tintin
HONSITER SLATE MINE Connor & Jojra Gninnam...

HONSITER SLATE MINE

Connor & Jojra
Gninnam & Rachel
Brian & Edith
steamship
Tintin

LAKES DISTILLERY
Forum: Owners Meets 20th November 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,101
Posted By tintin
Correct - and the confirmation email assumes that...

Correct - and the confirmation email assumes that Saturday dinner is taken, so will total slightly more than the quoted £370, so will show as either £405 or £440, depending on whether it's a single...
Forum: Daily banter 19th November 2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,310
Posted By tintin
:ROFL: All of my cars get the Momentum...

:ROFL:

All of my cars get the Momentum treatment - except the Tesla, obviously...;)
Forum: D2 - Everything else 17th November 2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 49,317
Posted By tintin
Me too! - an (minor...) ongoing issue for years:...

Me too! - an (minor...) ongoing issue for years: wouldn't be a noticeable problem with Herman if he was driven more than once or twice a month :-(
Forum: Owners Meets 17th November 2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,101
Posted By tintin
Please add your details when booked to the list...

Please add your details when booked to the list below

Connor123 + Jorja - Fri/Sat Night - Castle Green Hotel - Booked
Briang9 + Edith - Fri/Sat Night - Castle Green Hotel - Booked
Tintin - Fri...
Forum: Daily banter 16th November 2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,310
Posted By tintin
I've always used Tesco Momentum in Herman since I...

I've always used Tesco Momentum in Herman since I got him - which made MJ surmise, in his WITW thread, that this may have been a contributory factor in his engine being superclean +++
...
Forum: Owners Meets 10th November 2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,766
Posted By tintin
Works for me, thanks Connor +++. Local to...

Works for me, thanks Connor +++.

Local to me too, and I missed the previous Lakes annual meeting, so this is a very easy "I'm in".

Lots of choices of places to eat - and, of course, loads of...
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