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by Mk3alan
Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
Replies: 590
Views: 119491

Re: Stuff we've seen on the road

Great to see - love the Senator!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Car tax petition
Replies: 7
Views: 503

Re: Car tax petition

Me too, but I understood that if petition numbers reach 100,000 it will again be considered?

Alan
by Mk3alan
Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

Re: VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July

I will only be there on the Sunday.

Alan
by Mk3alan
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

Re: VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July

I will be relegated to the public car park (which I thought was quite good last time) but will keep an eye out for you all!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 890
Views: 222366

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

You deserve a medal!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another years ticket
Replies: 3
Views: 279

Another years ticket

Hauled the CD out from under it's normally covered place of rest to prepare it for MOT. It's not been run since October! although it is supplied with a battery maintenance unit. Did cross my mind wether I really needed the Cavalier as at most it is only ever taxed for 6 months of the year but after ...
by Mk3alan
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

VBOA Rally 2021 Sywell Aerodrome 2nd 4th July

Thought I had seen this event on here but then couldn't find it - so please delete if doubled up!
Went a couple of years ago - good day out with fine display of cars in an excellent venue.
Planning on going this year (please!)

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stupid modern cars!!
Replies: 13
Views: 635

Re: Stupid modern cars!!

My son's an armed police officer and their squad have a batch of new Volvo hybrid something or other cars. When being used in anger the battery is depleted rather quickly whereby they then display a dashboard full of warning lights and they go into 'limp home' mode! Just the job when chasing someone...
by Mk3alan
Mon May 03, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: My cav 1.8i 1995 saloon!
Replies: 12
Views: 1083

Re: My cav 1.8i 1995 saloon!

Looking very tidy!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Mon May 03, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: GSI no: 2.
Replies: 81
Views: 25801

Re: GSI no: 2.

Just love jobs like that!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
Replies: 380
Views: 119210

Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS

I second that - mine split with age!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VauxFest 2021 Cancelled.
Replies: 3
Views: 938

Re: VauxFest 2021 Cancelled.

Oh dear, just as we could see light at the end of the long tunnel.

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
Topic: Tyres and Availability
Replies: 18
Views: 3237

Re: Tyres and Availability

Quite agree I like to see a bit of tyre. Plus more comfortable and quieter.
We have probably all seen big 4 X 4's with super skinny low profile tyres - just don't look right!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Sat Mar 20, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Saloon Cav
Replies: 45
Views: 10655

Re: 1994 Saloon Cav

Great looking car! Now fill it up with anti corrosive wax!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
Replies: 590
Views: 119491

Re: Stuff we've seen on the road

Never seen an XJ220 on the road, but I have got one in the loft!
The models were being given away attached to a gallon of GTX oil I think - it's still sealed in its box.

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
Replies: 590
Views: 119491

Re: Stuff we've seen on the road

Can you imagine being held up in a queue of traffic with that ticking over in your rear mirror!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 7
Views: 596

Re: Christmas

Yep,, been a pretty strange year!
I like to think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel - but also that it's a long tunnel before anything returns to 'normal'
However, wishing all you guys a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year!

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Replies: 219
Views: 54594

Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.

Agree 100%! I read in car mechanics about a 'feature' I think Ford was promoting whereby one of the forward facing cameras monitored the soft kerb/edge of B type roads and it would steer the vehicle away from anything it considered unsuitable ie towards the centre of the road! Couldn't believe what ...
by Mk3alan
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 890
Views: 222366

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Robsey, they have been working on a VW Camper (type 2) in Practical Classics and this month there's an offer from Heritage Parts Centre of 10% off parts, before March 31, by using code 'PCLASSICS'
I guess parts can possibly by sourced from cheaper suppliers, but it might be useful.

Alan
by Mk3alan
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Back to the past
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Re: Back to the past

Found this old ad from when they folded up - wonder if the offer's still on!

Alan
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by Mk3alan
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Back to the past
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Back to the past

Only ever see these at shows or auctions! Although I'm not sure if I've ever seen one on the road?, this was at a Morrisons store on Canvey Island.

Alan
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by Mk3alan
Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Restoration of a Vectra A 1.6S 1989
Replies: 29
Views: 3583

Re: Restoration of a Vectra A 1.6S 1989

Looking good, can't wait for the follow up articles!
Has it always lived in Greece?

Alan
by Mk3alan
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can anyone give me any advice please?
Replies: 13
Views: 1235

Re: Can anyone give me any advice please?

Long while since I bought a house but isn't anything 'untoward' obliged to be revealed?

Alan
by Mk3alan
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can anyone give me any advice please?
Replies: 13
Views: 1235

Re: Can anyone give me any advice please?

'Scumbag' obviously runs in the family, good luck.

Alan
by Mk3alan
Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can anyone give me any advice please?
Replies: 13
Views: 1235

Re: Can anyone give me any advice please?

Sounds like you're moving in the right direction, good luck! Many moons ago my in-laws had a neighbour who didn't like vehicles parking rear end in at 'his' layby. He made this apparent by putting buttons with nails in under vehicle tyres. Could never be proved and police weren't interested unless w...