The G Man

Rosie was just told that my car has now got 540 RWHP, 620 at the crank

Big giant really old kids (one for you two )

Lighten the mood a bit from car meet maniacs:

I would suspect that one of the perpetrators, at least, will be a member on here. No doubt they’ll not be posting much soon. Sadly this is a tragedy for all involved, more so the injured or the dead’s, if any, relatives, but also for the two drivers, their lives will also be ruined. This will happen again sooner or later unfortunately, it’s inevitable, given the modding scene and the social media input to such meets. Together with people mixing up ambition with ability on the driving skill side, youthful exuberance and encouragement from peers, this will happen again. I’ve no answers other than for all involved in these collaborations to enthuse moderation and common sense. As of 10mins ago, https://apple.news/AnteHgVrOT9Kb2y4RmkmqEg

It got more disappointing as the series wore on. Flintoff got more wooden, McGuinnes is no motoring journalist (the Supra spot was excruciating to listen to) and Harris looked a little more desperate as time went on. Didn't finish well IMO, hopefully there’ll be more cars in the next series, once the two ‘amatuer’ drivers hone their skills.

Thanks, just want to get a feel for them. I’ve read some of the reviews of shiply, not delved into particular quotes yet as to their reviews.

Anyone used this service and got any useful feedback on it! Recommend or not. The way it works is putting out to ‘tender’ for shipping quotes from various ‘man with van’ type businesses. I’ve had parts picked up that I’ve sold to members on here by similar type concerns. I’ve got a few quotes from them and comms from each are pretty good so far, as are prices. Ta.

No probs, are their!

So, is there any tranny’s on here?

That comin fae ma da

Cheers Alex, this is what I mean by experienced and considered advice What’d ye mean I’ve no got a race car

For track use, and I’m no expert, I’d expect that the bedding in procedure is more important, different dynamics required by different driving style. I can’t help but think for street use, hundreds of thousands of cars have brake pads and or discs replaced every year for MOT or maintenance purposes and work perfectly well, on that, I’ve never had any real advice from a garage to do any set procedure. Most of these will just be OEM like for like. A lot will depend, I suppose on the complexity of compounds etc. I’ve got a set of StopTech discs and pads (street pads), ready to go on my Mustang, StopTech’s own instructions are quite involved re bedding in, which I will follow as much as is possible. Sometimes manufacturers recommended bedding in procedure is nigh on impossible on everyday roads. im happy to follow manufacturer procedures and or, ‘expert’ considered advice from suitably experienced individuals.

Did you think of any form of hydraulic lift? Looks amazing and what a great job

It’s a bit of an ugly burd, maybe just as well it’s for track only. Good job the wheel colour will make no difference

I got 24.5k on a trade in, sold the extras (Ark GRiP (to Girjeet, who now claims its worth £1700 ), Nismo Knob (he sold that for double what he paid me ) GTR starter button and spare Plenum cover) which netted me 26.5k, 8.5k later I had a 5.0 Mustang GT Premium Pack I advertised it on here for 24.5k (IIRC) with all the extras, so was pleased at what I got.

It was mine, moved on to a Mustang, but I should’ve kept this as well. My Mrs would like to have it back (still keep the Stang as well)

Have a look out for this one. Although whoever has it might have removed the Nismo decals

3, white, grey and black iirc, all metallic (pearlescent). No clue to how many but very rare. In 2 1/2 years I never saw another one in the flesh.

Make it money you want to borrow

It’s been a great read, I wish I had half of your ability that has brung this car back with a new lease of life, not to mention the space to do it in

Not sure the Mk1 came with an auto , worth checking, if it’s an auto you want I think beemers take a lot of beating

Congratulations, if she does arrive on time, you’ll have your own Remembrance Day life will change immeasurably, sometimes for the good, sometimes not so good. you will be poorer, but richer

Picked the latest runabout/grandkids ferry/ dogs tae the park/beach motor on Friday. Few quick shots, I’ve not had anytime to myself over the weekend to give it a good detail. Mazda 3 2.0GT Skyactive G (?). Snowflake pearlescent metallic white and an massive array of electronic gizmo’s/settings. Anyway, few pics......

I think you should take your partners attitude, with continuity of employment and a better wage, there is no increase in any risk IMO. Isn’t Sarnie a property/mortgage agent type? PM him and discuss it offline. Personally i would plough on.

Yeah, I understood that. Buying in Oz and shipping yourself is probably much cheaper than buying through a UK distributor. my point was, here’s something for your car in the U.K., from your son in Oz from an Oz company