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Show us an RX-8!
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brix79 » Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:21 pm
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RX8 Photos and Videos
I'd like to see more RX-8s, lot's of cool stuff goes on with them out there, so let's see some of them here.
Doesn't have to be your own 8, might be something you've seen you'd like to emulate to a degree.
To keep it flowing, no more than 2 pics per post please. (You can always post more later.....
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Last post by HarSc
Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:23 pm
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Covid 19 Club statement
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brix79 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:08 pm
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RX-8 Discussion
Given the unpredictable nature of current events, we felt we needed to outline our stance as best we can at this time.
Events, car shows, trackdays etc.
These will be subject to whatever each individual event decides.
At present it's looking likely that most will be cancelled by...
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Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:08 pm
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Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:20 pm
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My Other car - pics.
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Nazz » Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:00 am
I thought it might be a good idea to start a pic section of your other car or your other half's car ! Please don't be shy :P .
p/s Please reduce pic size to approx. 600x400 pixels for ease of browsing. Ta.
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Last post by Proactive
Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:36 pm
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Other Car Rules
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GreySilver Beast » Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:32 am
Other Car Rules
Some members are forced to run other cars for various reasons, thus unable to enjoy the awesomeness of the RX-8 everyday. :(
If you've had to change rotary, or worse, moved away from rotaries all together, then I guess we could still be interested in what you have to endure as...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:59 pm
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Honda Accord Type R
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LeeW » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:33 am
So, a friend of mine and I have all of a sudden decided we might get a new project car together. We were thinking about the RX8 again originally but a new opportunity has just arisen.
We may be about to acquire for very, very little money a 2000 Accord Type R. It's high mileage at around 150k, I...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:11 pm
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Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:04 pm
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Last post by nightfire10
Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:44 pm
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New owner of a MX-5 Mk2
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Bigblueknight3k » Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:41 am
Hello everyone decided to buy a mx5 thought why not any been busy with that thought i would up load picture of work so far as only had it few weeks
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Last post by Bigblueknight3k
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:39 pm
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The 5008 life...
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bigpete8 » Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:50 pm
So noticed on the family eurobox that it seems to have developed a judder when pulling away from stationary.
Most noticeable against an incline.
Its a 1.6 d manual and pretty Torquey although it is a big ish 7 seater {older style pig 5008)
We've had it over two years so something definitely not...
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Last post by SmuttyHutty
Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:32 pm
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Citroen DS3: ESP-ASR fault....
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Calcifur83 » Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:06 am
Hi guys.
We have been having an ongoing intermittent issue with the fiancé's DS3 and the above mentioned fault. I can seem to track down any useful info regarding it.
Basically what happens is you are driving along fine, then suddenly the engine cuts power, and I mean instantly, if [edited]...
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Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:31 pm
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GSB III 03/08/13 - Present + Chat (137p)
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GreySilver Beast » Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:08 pm
Toyota GT86 - 03/08/13 - £31,499 (before Discount and Added Cash)
Options
6 speed Automatic Paddle Shift Gearbox - 03/08/13 - £1,495.00
GT Grey Mica/Metallic - 03/08/13 - £400.00
Custom Black Red Stitched Leather Trim - 03/08/13 - £1,600.00
Touch & Go Sat-Nav Software - 03/08/13 -...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:23 pm
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Azams Racing Blue FK8 Type R GT
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CLOVERLEAF159 » Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:36 pm
Well Picked up The FK8 type R this morning from the Honda Dealer. Was a bittersweet moment as the FK2 was handed in.... Fantastic car that I absolutely loved. Sadly health issues meant I had to trade her in for a FK8 which has comfort mode..
So went for a demo car on an 18 plate... 5 months old...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:28 pm
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Azams Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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CLOVERLEAF159 » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:26 pm
So picked up a 17 plate Quad a few days ago after wanting one since they came out and was lucky enough to get invited by Alfa to test drive the car at Millbrook proving ground 3 years ago. Was a great day out and got a bit of tuition from Ross Wylie, the Scottish racing driver round the alpine...
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Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:17 pm
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Last post by njkmr
Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:26 pm
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Still a member .. but no RX8.
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acegeezer » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:05 pm
Well I finally changed cars after 6 years of R3 ownership.. my boy is off to University today and he was really the main reason I kept the car for so long.. plus of course I loved her too :)
He has been wanting a Megane RS for a fairly long time and has been on at me to change cars.. with the...
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Last post by mi60o0
Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:58 am
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Honkytonk's Mighty '99 Vectra B 1.8 (Club)
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Honkytonk » Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:25 pm
This was originally a quick and dirty first post because I was having an issue, but I'll edit this post with some photos and a nice history later. I've edited it with some history, need to dig some photos out as they're not close to hand! Original post is in the spoiler.
This is the first post of...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:24 pm
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Phils little civic ek3
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Pippypip » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:20 pm
So I thought I would make a little collection of photos and some documentation of my little project/daily driver that I will be working on while my Rx8 is sorned at my parents house for the next couple of months.
After watching a bunch of YouTube videos of people doing civic ek builds, I was set...
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Last post by qwakers
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:17 pm
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The cheap celica 190 t sport
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mi60o0 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:34 pm
This is the rx8 replacement. Not that classy but still okay to drive cheap parts and cheap to insure also like the lift after 6k rpm
Won't be heavy modified is just run around and a bit of fun hopefully few track days etc.
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Last post by mi60o0
Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:11 pm
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Pauline's '99 Skoda Octavia SLX 1.8 20V
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warpc0il » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:59 pm
Introduction...
This is a true family car .
She was bought by my parents in 2000 from a Skoda dealer as an ex-demonstrator with less than a thousand miles on the clock.
Even before the ink was dry on the demonstrator contract, the dealer discovered that Skoda were no longer going to offer the...
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Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:59 pm
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Last post by kopite72
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:38 pm
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Capri uncertainty.
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goodeggbob » Tue May 05, 2020 9:59 pm
Evening all,i am testing the water here,and wondering whether anyone is in the market for a Ford Capri 2.8 injection?
i have come to the conclusion that i simply can't give all these cars i have the attention they deserve,and i am doing non of them any favours by simply sitting on them. if anyone...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:44 pm
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My tow car
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Neilparry » Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:30 pm
The BMW hit its 20,000 miles
And almost 3 years old.
Recall, health check, warranty check and mot Due in a couple of weeks
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Last post by Neilparry
Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:30 pm
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End of the Mondeo
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V8 Power » Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:41 pm
Ford is stopping production of the Mondeo in 2022 after 29 years in production and more than 5million sold.
No more Mondeo man.
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Last post by Yorindesarin
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:51 pm
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Mark's Championship White FK8 Type R GT
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MARKTHOMASBRAND » Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:47 pm
Hi all,
A few pics from yesterday :yeah:
Will hopefully get some better ones,out & about,when the weather improves 8)
Already fitted the Mugen Carbon Shifter today 8)
Interior/engine bay pics to follow when I get a chance :thumleft:
Regards,Mark.
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Last post by kopite72
Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:12 pm
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My M3 Bought it back!
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ChrisHolmes » Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:15 pm
MOT & brake pad warning light reset after fitting a new set of Brembo brake pads.
The wear indicators would not clip into the new pads. Time for a word with ECP methinks.
15% discount on parts and labour at Cotswold BMW.
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Last post by V8 Power
Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:27 pm
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Luke's Impreza Estate
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Luke0611 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:01 am
Picked this v1 estate up around September to use as a daily (I don't cover many miles :lol: ) and to fit parts for the 8 inside.
It's covered 173,000 miles and seen 7 other owners, but is in remarkably good condition considering. The bodywork is tatty in places, but the engine feels strong (has had...
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Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:46 am
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Last post by V8 Power
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:16 am
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SLK55
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V8 Power » Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:22 pm
We took delivery of this little beauty yesterday.
It needs a wash already as you can see.
415bhp and 400ftlb of V8 power in a compact convertible. Has the rare magic sky roof which is a glass panel in the folding roof that goes from clear to dark tint at the touch of a button.
Totally immaculate....
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Last post by Goobie
Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:06 pm
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Last post by MARKTHOMASBRAND
Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:07 pm
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Meet the DisAstra
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qwakers » Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:13 pm
so its time my other car had its own project thread...
picked my new car up today. a 2013 astra j 1.7 with stop start (allegedly, not seen any evidence of SS yet... only driven it 100 yds though!)
got the tools out this evening as i wanted to see how bad the metal under the skin was going to...
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Last post by qwakers
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:56 pm
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The "6"
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Craig010 » Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:31 am
Hi all,
Been a while since I've posted anything, as the RX-8 has moved on to lead a new life, but just thought I'd post a topic on its replacement as who knows what will happen to it during my ownership!
So, introducing my 2019 Mazda 6 GT Sport Nav + 2.5 Auto Saloon (to give it's full title...
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Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:47 pm
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Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:32 pm
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Andy's - 2018 Jaguar XE R-Sport Ingenium 4 door Saloon
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Metelyk » Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:05 pm
Well.....
No RX8 and as of tomorrow no MX5.
I’m turning all family and getting a Jaguar XE.
I hope I’m not tempting fate like last time, but on Wednesday I should be driving home in this
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Last post by CLOVERLEAF159
Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:15 pm
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Jagaur X-Type Clutch Pedal switch A circuit high
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Nanotrox » Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:49 pm
Worth a shot asking on here.
Old mans cars throwing up a CEL with code P0832 Clutch Pedal switch A circuit high
I've got limited knowledge on this but I'm guessing clutch pedal position sensor that needs replacing? garage recently replaced the clutch slave cylinder so I'm thinking it got damaged...
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Last post by Nanotrox
Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:46 pm
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Vinnies Skoda its Superb!
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VelocityVinnie » Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:08 pm
Well seeing as im back i thought id add my other car!
This is my second Skoda, i got rid of my vRS Octavia after it hit 100k of trouble free miles, i needed something bigger for work.
So i traded it in last July and got a brand new Superb Sportline Estate.
Unlike most taxis you see, this is a...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:59 am
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Mazda 6 idle for 10 months - now stalls approaching roundabouts
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bertrex » Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:22 pm
Hi All,
Since getting the RX-8, my 2007 Mazda 6 has sat outside doing nothing - for about 10 months. My girlfriend's Focus failed its MOT the other day, with repairs costing close to the value of the car. So I thought I'd get the 6 running again and she could use that while we decide what to do...
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Last post by Conan
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:16 pm
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Mike's Boost Bus
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mi60o0 » Sun May 10, 2020 9:02 pm
so today i put deposit on Ford with volvo hart inside :) v5 2.5l turbo petrol Engine
have covered 81k miles rust free . completely stock currently pulling 220 horses .
color scheme will be silver and baby pink
we expect 2nd baby october. and 3 adults i nthe house we dont fit in the 6 ;)
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Last post by mi60o0
Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:17 am
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Mazda 3 MPS
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TheManc » Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:30 am
The PZ threw a side seal so that was that , after 2 RX8s i decided on something else but still in the Mazda range.
2007 MPS in real red Aero model 263BHP and I have had the VVT replaced an uprated rear engine mount and a short shift fitted along with a full service.
A full decat will happen in the...
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Last post by TheManc
Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:08 pm
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I'm Thinking About Buying An MX-5...
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SmuttyHutty » Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:26 am
I really don't need another car. But when something comes up it is sometimes hard to resist.
I guess I am asking you lot to tell me I am being an idiot and to stop thinking about it!
2007 MX-5 2.0 Sport
60k miles
Very well looked after by current owner
MoT history has a bit of repetition - 2012...
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Last post by SmuttyHutty
Sat Nov 28, 2020 12:45 pm
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Cyan P1800
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Ranjan » Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:12 pm
I am in love all over again.
My mother used to have an original P1800, she would have loved this.
Oh god :!: #-o , how do I explain this to the wife.
Ranjan.
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:23 pm
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MX5 Wide body RF
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kopite72 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:40 am
Love the look of this, not a fan of those wheels though, if they were plain silver instead of that stupid colour they would look miles better imo but the rest is luuuuuurvly 8)
Just found out its an automatic, doh #-o Get a manual box in there and it's nigh on perfect
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:04 pm
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Michael's nismo
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Harris-5310 » Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:37 pm
Hi guys
As some of you may have seen at Christmas I treated myself to a new car. After looking at loads of different makes I finally settled on a 2017 Nissan 370z nismo.When I got her it was standard with 16045 miles on the clock. Since then I have fitted her with new Michelin ps4s, updated the...
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:09 pm
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Toms mx5
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Neilparry » Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:23 pm
Yet again tom strolls up in the rain wanting dad to fix his car lol
So wet gear on and under an umbrella renewed both front wheel bearings assemblies .
Packed up and went in for a dry and a cuppa to be told I’m to crack on with the decorating.
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Last post by Neilparry
Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:03 pm
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YA56 EUE Nemesis
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ChrisHolmes » Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:17 pm
Just picked this car up today and the easiest way to show it is here with Toms photos. The car is exactly as he described nigh on perfect. I also bought the PZ wheels & tyres.
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Last post by ChrisHolmes
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:34 pm
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Happy 40th birthday Metro
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bigpete8 » Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:30 am
Remember my dad having one from new (Black MG on a B plate) - only new car I ever remember him having.
My sister also had one of the 1l ones for a time.
and
I had one,(my second ever car) for the time it wasn't a bad car... was the MG version so was a little quicker than most and was tweaked to be...
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Last post by geofftl1000r
Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:34 pm
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Wheeler Dealer Mazda Speed MX5
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kopite72 » Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:57 pm
Just watched this and thought the car turned out really well. I'm not a fan of the NB but the MS version is nice. Has to be said that Ant is a fine mechanic, skills to pay the bills and all that =D>
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Last post by boosted
Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:09 am
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Mystery machine
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bigpete8 » Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:27 pm
Love this on so many levels
(not sure on their running in technique)
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Last post by SprintRX8
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:25 pm
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Brake disk dilemma
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mi60o0 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:56 pm
I'm in two minds for the last 4 days to order mtec grooved or ebc grooved disk I will put ebc yellow pads on the celica but can't decide on disk.
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Last post by Dom-PZ
Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:48 pm
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Technical - Dead Driver Seat - BMW 5 Series E60 2004 -
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Designer156 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:24 am
Just wondering if anyone had any ideas on this one... I have an old 5 series (2004). It had a blocked drainage channel in the engine bay which lead to lots of water coming into the cabin on the driver's side. After some heavy rain there was a good quarter to half inch of water in there. I've fixed...
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Last post by Designer156
Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:37 pm
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Casey's KIMI 3: Mazda RX-7 1st Gen Series 3
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casey » Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:16 pm
Finally got a few half decent pictures to post up:
MCC_1994_1024.jpg
MCC_1992_1024.jpg
MCC_1990_1024.jpg
MCC_1991_1024.jpg
MCC_2005_1024.jpg
MCC_2042crop_1024.jpg
Engine Bay_1024.jpg
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Last post by Goobie
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:09 pm
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Sick Mower - NOT (QUITE) FIXED
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warpc0il » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:25 pm
The lawn mower featured here
is a 1980's MTD Lawn Tractor with a 500cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke OHV Briggs & Stratton engine.
It was give to us 6 years ago, just before we moved over to NI, because our neighbour was so frustrated that it wouldn't start, from one week to the next....
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Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:56 pm
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