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Hi all . Been thinking hard lately about letting the old girl go . I could use the money well . It'd be a wrench , and i'm not totally sure yet . Not sure i want another winter of chamois after every run , and cycling in the rain to keep the old Girl living in luxury :? Thought i'd throw it...

Hi all , As in the title , front shocks , where do we get them other than the usual suspects ?

Hi all . My name is Alfie . I'm an 8 week old Jack Russell Terriorist . My guardians said that they would never have another dog after having ""The Taz" who passed away 6 weeks ago (apparantly she was a legend) , and would have a rest from looking after one after having Her for 16 and a half...

Does anyone have the definitive answer regarding how the exemption system works ? I may of asked this before but i'm still not sure , not as to if , but when my P6 becomes exempt . I have just received the reminder to tax it at the end of this month , and am wondering weather to tax it for 6 or...

Hi all . I get alerts in my email now and then , likely from buttons i've randomly pressed ! Most i just ignore . However i had a look at this one and it looks interesting , Shame about the fussy pics . http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car ... email&utm_ :D

Next Weekend . Booked in for Saturday and Sunday , should be good . :D http://bournemouthwheels.co.uk/

New series to Quest . Channel 38 . Brian Jonson ( AC/DC front Man ) On Now ! History of the Mini this episode :D

A few months ago i responded to member Keesb from Holland asking for information on things to do while on holiday in the south of England . A few PM's exchanged and we agreed to meet on and do the drive it day run organised by the New Forest Classic Group . On the way to the meeting point i...

Having a quick scan through new Driving Force mag i see an article on manual and auto boxes . The change up speed from 2nd to top (auto) on a light throttle is quoted as 43 mph . Surely that's way high :?: :D

Anyone see Chop Shop ? It's a follow on from Bangla Bangers , Both being as tragic as each other , with Lepoo the Indian guy and Bernie the Sarf Londoner ( excuse me , my skins just crawled away ! ) They basically butcher classics and old motors in general in the name of customising and reality...

Hi All . one for the computer wizards . I'm getting a pop up window when i restart the lap top saying the end of windows technical support and updates for XP is coming on April 2014 . I had a bit of a read through a link it gave , didn't really understand how it'll affect me . I don't think...

Hi all . What do we think of electric fuel pumps ? What are you running , where's it positioned , how's it plumbed/wired in etc ? I'm thinking i'd like to put one under the bonnet ( as oppose under the car ) and run it before the mechanical pump as a back up . :? Ideas , thoughts please :D

When i'm a'browsing the forum i notice the little round circle with the what i suppose is the symbol for text in the headings of individual posts is scrolling on some but not all . What's that all about then ? Ps you can tell it's a lazy Sunday eh ! :lol: Edit . I've just noticed some have a...

Hi Guys . Well it's official i'm old . My Daughter had Gracie Olivia last Thursday 9lb.1 . Got some pics today . When it's a bit warmer i'll give Her Her first blast in a V8 :D Anyone thinking of Granny jokes , remember , i may just be at a show you attend this year :lol:

Hi guys , do these look right for "S" trims ? The ones i bought a couple of years ago are starting to look crap , TBH i'd buy another set as they were cheep but the listing is gone . Is the thread right , and the length ? :D Edit , oh yeah http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-16-UNF-CHRO ... 0858402819

Hi Folks . Went to see my mate Jules today . He posts here occasionally when his carer helps Him . He has an early S2 V8 that he rescued from the island of forgotten toys . He has posted before with hot restarting issues , and decided to go for a powerspark ignition module to rule out any...

Any one seen the Toyota ad ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LY3clRO5ZA Is it just me or do any of you think the world with the old cars looks like a much more interesting place to live , and the new one at the end just looks sterile , lifeless , boring ? But then i don't suppose they're...

Way Hay Rich Rockdemon ! Well done Rich , your Looking good in the PC mag this month ( Readers partners section for anyone not seen it yet :lol: ) Serious note . How's it going with the old ( or second old !) beast ? I know you had allot of work lined up for the holidays :D

Spotted this on retro rides . ( i get about a bit me :D ) http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/ ... 3000-miles :D

Go on then , looks like everyones forgot this year , or doesn't want to be first and get pointed at . So . MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR my cyber friends . Have a good one :D

Is that your oldies choices Fraser coming on Steve Wright show this afternoon ? Will you be kicking off with " I have been a Rover " by old blue eyes ? :lol: Well done :D

Hi all . Out and about yesterday the ignition light didn't want to go out fully . The ammeter is behaving normal , but the light stays on , as you rev it it goes dimmer but wont go out completely . Reading The Rovering Members thread on ignition lights it looks as if the rectifier is at fault ...

I know there are pictures of Her on various threads but here are a couple in the right place . Owned nearly three years now . I've been through the engine , cam/lifters , timing gears , heads , carbs , fan/controller , etc. Gearbox (65 Auto) new clutches , bands , seals etc . Interior , clean...

As the title suggests i want to fit new pads :D With the engine upgrade sorted i'm itching to move onto the next project . I'm happy with the rear brakes after i re sealed the calipers 18 months or so ago . Short of having a quick glance at the front pads 6 months or so ago i've never given...

Hi all . I've been thinking of getting my radiomobile push button converted to receive fm . I see the trend is to have an ipod plug fitted too, i'm not overly bothered with that , but if it's part of the package that's o.k . but what i'd really like is the fm option . i found a company called...