George1966

Christmas bah humbug see you there.

Ps what time do you expect to get to Melbicks 

I certainly enjoyed my scone with jam and cream washed down by a very palatable cappuccino last time we were there which doesn’t seem that long ago so will be there buying something in the garden centre I don’t really need. 🤷‍♂️

I think the plug number indicates Laser Platinum although no idea what the difference is between them and Iridium 🤷‍♂️

Certainly tired is one way of describing both them and myself after doing it, when they are due to be changed again I might go for the easier option of changing the car. I know they have been in the car since 2006 as only second owner at 25,000 with full service history, the ones pulled out are NGK R PLFR5A11 I am assuming that the R stood for racing back in the day. 🤷‍♂️

Changed plugs today which was more of a marathon than a sprint, they had been in for 16 years and 57,000 miles and clearly showed signs of having been but to be fair never any issues however the new iridium tipped ones have certainly improved response power wise.

Well I can report that there was a good turnout for todays meeting and despite the fact Davey organised it and the weather forecast was not favourable for an outdoor car meeting it stayed dry and actually brightened up later on. 171 miles there and back but glad I went as friendly group as usual and I learnt more about my car today than I have in last 6 years of owning it from a member I only met last Sunday for first time and lives in my own county of Northamptonshire. Well done again to Davey for organising it and sorry you couldn’t make it.

I hope so as had to apply for a passport to travel that far north 🤷‍♂️😂

Great so now I know my hair is the same colour on top 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

No problem as I do enjoy these meetings and despite being twice if not three times the age of some of those there today and know nothing about the technical side of the vehicles I always feel welcome as Z owners are such a friendly bunch, keep up the good work Dave as I know it is much appreciated by the members. 

If I can circumnavigate my way off the M6 to the Garden Centre I hope to make it mind you the car is in for it’s MOT today and haven’t heard back from them yet 🤞

Thank you all for your help and advice 🤗

Thanks for your advice which parts need to torque down and where do I find those specs

I need to change the plugs as they have been in since 2006 and have 57,000 on the clock, they are not playing up but according to the service manual they should be changed but having never worked on the engine before I am wondering just how much of a challenge, I have the plugs and plenty of suitable tools or is it a garage job.

Brilliant day thoroughly enjoyed it congratulations to Davey for organising it. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Shirley you have been watching too many Airplane films. I have 12 assorted cupcakes to bring there would have been 15 but already eaten 3 of them🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁

Blimey Davey has a pop up gazebo there’s posh for you. 😹

Although quite a way “up north” for me I have put it on the calendar however I shall be giving the “Drive Dads Car Experience “ a miss as probably driven most of them when new 🤷‍♂️😏

The number attending seems to have dwindled to a stop so if  I arrange to bring a dozen cup cakes will that help 🤷‍♂️😂

I knew you would have an answer 😂

wow 128 where did that number come from !!

There are a number of points raised in all the above comments but the facts still remain that Martin went to a lot of trouble to organise this event and was let down I travelled all the way down from Northamptonshire and intended to turn up rain or shine I didn’t buy my 350 6 years ago to keep it in the garage and push it out on a Sunday to polish it and I use it everyday winter or summer. I personally enjoyed the day and it was great to meet other members so well done Martin.

The paintwork on the Candy Apple respray 350 at the Ace was stunning although so recently painted it was still soft and no I didn’t test it, the bronze wheels really set it all off.

we only had 2 more at Ace yesterday 🙁