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General Banter / My new toy :)
« on: February 14, 2010, 08:25:13 pm »
http://gallery.me.com/clare.sharp#100011

She is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero with a 2.8 v6 under the hood with only 47,021 miles on the clock.

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General Banter / Top Gear
« on: December 09, 2009, 08:37:13 pm »
Well, hubby went to Dunsfold Park today for the filming of an episode of Top Gear  Being shown on the 3rd January.  He was invited as part of Help for Heroes (who he works for) along with a number of wounded soldiers.  They were invited for the episode as Dunsfold Park held a wings and wheels day in aid of the charity.

Here are a few piccies he managed to get :)

                                       
(this last one is the back of James May!)

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Computers and Games / PC Help needed
« on: December 07, 2009, 12:44:35 pm »
I know a few of you play on-line gaming, we both play Cod4.  A few weeks back we bought some new PC's.

The are identical machines as follows:

HP xw6000, dual processor 3.06ghz zeons, adequate graphics cards (nvidia 7600 GS) 3gb RAM, 460w PSU's

Whilst playing Cod4, one of them seems slightly more unreliable and crashes (completely freezes in game and requires a reboot!) (the other machine not so often).  It never crashes in Windows although to be fair neither of us use Windows much for anything beyond the gaming as we have our Mac's - Thank f**k for that!!!!

Drivers have been updated and downgraded for just about everything.
Affinity has been set for both COD4 and PB to one CPU in case the support for SMP is not what it should be.

Temp's are being monitored and sit quite happily in the 40's C for the CPU's and 50's C for the GPU.

The only thing we can see is that that Punkbuster stops and restarts just before the PC crashes, viewable in the event log.

Any ideas anyone?

Many thanks

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Wanted
« on: November 21, 2009, 04:05:04 pm »
I don't suppose anyone has a spare NVidia AGP 7300 or better lying around they no longer want do they :)

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Another clearout ;)
« on: August 22, 2009, 01:43:12 pm »
Having another clearout - not all car stuff unfortunately ;)

Here are just a few of the items (which are car related) but please check out other items....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280388202527&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280388204132&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280388215554&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280388216903&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280388226324&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

Thanks

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General Banter / Trans Am Nationals 2008
« on: August 12, 2009, 08:59:30 pm »
As some of you know, we went to the US last year specifically to attend the Trans-Am Nationals and I know there was a post about it, but I guess it was on the old forum.

It was an awesome event with 429 Firebirds of all generations in attendance, and along with a Saturday night cruise to a local town where the main street was closed to all non-Firebird traffic and live music played all evening. For two die-hard Firebird fans it was heaven.

We have finally got around to putting up the pictures - I know it's taken a year but........... mmmm no excuses really!!!!!!
We have linked them to an external site to save space on our own forum, so you can find them here http://gallery.me.com/dave.sharp

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Garage Clearout
« on: June 24, 2009, 07:38:03 pm »
Having a garage clearout so have the following items for sale:

Brand new in the box water pump bought for a 2000 3.8 V6 Camaro.  Also fits same engine in Firebird.  Camaro now sold so surplus to requirements - offers

Stock steel prop shaft from 97 Trans-Am M6.  I believe this fits any auto or manual f-body from 82-02 but please check.  Only replaced as aluminium one bought - £30.

16 x 8 Chrome Trans-Am Wheels.  Original wheels from a 97 Trans-Am needs chrome replating and one wheel slightly curb rashed.  Pictures on request. - SOLD!!!!

Trans-Am gauges - American spec (not euro) to fit 97 model year, approx 40k indicated - excellent full working condition - £70

Chrome splitter pipes for a 2nd gen Trans-Am - bought all the way back in our suitcase from Florida in 1998 when we had our 78 Firebird - never fitted - SOLD!!!!

There may be more to follow once the garage gets turned out this weekend :)

Thanks

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / 2000 Camaro 3.8 V6
« on: May 21, 2009, 08:05:19 am »
I have finally made the decision (again) to sell my Camaro to purchase another Astro/Safari.

She is a 2000 model with the 3.8 V6 Engine with approximately 64,000 km's (40k miles) on the clock.

She is in very good condition with only a few marks to the paintwork. Indepth service towards the end of last year as I had a misfire on her - turned out to be one of the coil packs.

Tax until August 09, MOT until December 09

Am looking for around £4400 or px for an Astro/Safari.






I do have more pictures so please contact me if you are interested.

She is now on eBay ]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280348682508]
Many thanks

Clare

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General Banter / Has anyone had to ever change......
« on: March 16, 2009, 02:54:36 pm »
the front indicator bulb on a 4th Gen Camaro.  If so can I ask where you got the bulb from?  I have replaced my front indicators to some nice new clear lenses but obviously now need amber bulbs.  They aren't the normal bayonet fittings and are called "wedged " fittings.

Thank you

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General Banter / What is wrong with this picture?
« on: March 08, 2009, 01:00:55 pm »
http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1680458d.jpg



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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / 1997 Trans Am Guage cluster
« on: March 01, 2009, 02:45:41 pm »
1997 Trans Am Gauge cluster - US spec.
Bought for my husbands Euro Spec car whilst diagnosing an issue but not needed and now surplus to requirements.
Mileage shows 39918 miles and in very good shape with no scratches or dings.
Believe 1997 was the first year for the digital readout but may fit later years.
Please check before buying ;)
I paid a lot more than the £50 I am asking  ;D

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General Banter / 4th Gen Camaro
« on: February 20, 2009, 01:03:45 pm »
Anyone got any ideas how much my Camaro is worth as I'm considering selling her.

She's a 2000 3.8 V6 with about 60,000 km's (about 38k miles).  Had a problem with a misfire at the end of last year, so ended up replacing quite a lot of bits and pieces to find the culprit.  Ended up being the coil pack and now she runs like a dream.  For the engine size, she's fairly rapid too, much faster than my 5.0 Formula was.

Anyway here she is:



Obviously if anyone is interested, please let me know.

Thanks guys n gals :)

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / For Sale: Playstation 2, plus accessories and 7 games
« on: January 02, 2009, 10:57:15 am »
A Playstation 2 slimline with 7 games (Fifa Football 04, Intellivision Lives, Gran Turismo 3, Midnight Club II, Gran Theft Auto Vice City, World Rally Championship 4, Grand Tour Racing 400), 2 controllers and 2 Logitech Driving Force Steering Wheels and pedals. Would prefer not to split.

Used about half a dozen times and only reason for selling is that we don't use it.

Offers by pm or at clare.sharp1 @ ntlworld . com (no spaces)! please.

Many thanks

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Music & Movies / Hero
« on: October 28, 2008, 05:55:57 pm »
Just want to plug the X Factor charity song ;)
Saturday was the first and probably last time we watched the X Factor, the only reason being was because of the charity song, Hero in aid of Help for Heroes and the Poppy Appeal.
Hubby has got himself a new job actually working for the H4H Charity so thought it a good thing that we at least watched it.
Anyway the more copies of the song that are bought - the more money that goes towards H4H and the Poppy appeal - the only thing we can honestly say we are proud to be English for!!!!!

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General Banter / How wierd is this? and any ideas pls!
« on: September 12, 2008, 01:10:16 pm »
Developed a misfire on my 2000 3.8 V6 Camaro.  Changed the normal culprits: leads, plugs etc but still no luck.  Did a search on-line to see if there were any posts anywhere that could help - found a few that said to check different things like coils etc etc.  Did all this - still no good.

Anyway decided to bite the bullitt and buy an OBD2 code reader to see if this would bring up any codes to help - nothing!! not one code!!!

Have bought a fuel fiter (just in case!) which we'll get round to doing soon - but any ideas anyone?

TIA

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Mobile(s)
« on: July 25, 2008, 03:31:04 pm »
For anyone interested:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320278937288&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011

Will be selling my Blackberry 8820 soon too, if you anyone interested in that as well.

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General Banter / Revenge on the Telemarketer
« on: June 24, 2008, 03:21:29 pm »
Three Little Words That Work!!
       
(1) The three little words: 'Hold On, Please...' Saying this, while putting down your phone and walking off ( instead of hanging-up immediately) would make each telemarketing call so much more time-consuming that boiler room sales would grind to a halt.
       
Then when you eventually hear BT's 'beep-beep-beep' tone, you know it's time to go back and hang up your handset .... you have efficiently completed your task.
       
These three little words could help eliminate telephone soliciting.
       
(2) Do you ever get those annoying phone calls with no one on the other end?
       
This is a telemarketing technique where a machine makes phone calls and records the time of day when a person answers the phone.
       
This technique is then used to determine the best time of day for a 'real' salesperson to call back and get someone at home.
       
What you can do after answering: If you notice there is no one there, is to immediately start hitting your # button on the phone, 6 or 7 times, as quickly as possible. This confuses the machine that dialled the call and it kicks your number out of their system. Gosh, what a shame not to have your name in their system any longer!!!
       
       
(3) When you get those 'pre-approved' letters in the mail for everything from credit cards to 2nd mortgages and similar type junk, do not throw away the return envelope.
       
Most of these come with postage-prepaid return envelopes, right?

It costs them more than the regular postage 'IF' and when they are returned. It costs them nothing if you throw them away! In that case, why not get rid of some of your other junk mail and put it in these cool little, postage-prepaid return envelopes.
       
Send an advert for your local chimney sweeper to American Express ... they might need one!
Send a pizza coupon to HSBC ... in case their canteen packs up. You get the idea.
       
If you didn't get anything else that day, then just send them back their blank application form ... after all, it is their form!
       
If you want to remain anonymous, just make su re your name isn't on anything you return.
       
You can even send the envelope back empty if you want to just to keep them guessing! It still costs them, and it is their envelope after all ... you are just returning it!!!!
       
The banks and credit card companies are currently getting a lot of their own junk back in the post, but folks ..... we need to OVERWHELM them, in order to stop them.
       
Let's let them know what it's like to get lots of junk mail, and best of all they're paying for it ... Twice!
       
Let's help keep Royal Mail busy. Since the Royal Mail are saying that e-mail is cutting into their business profits, let's help them so they will not need to increase postage costs again. You get the idea!
       
If enough people follow these tips, it will work ---- maybe you'll get very little junk mail anymore.

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General Banter / Sad Day
« on: June 22, 2008, 09:48:12 am »
Don't know if anyone knows the name Scott Kalitta - great drag racer, died yesterday doing what he loved



Warning this shows the actually accident!!

RIP Scott

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General Banter / Accident
« on: May 25, 2008, 10:30:11 pm »


Minding our own business this morning - headed out to local place to do a car boot - bloomin thing cancelled cos of the rain.

Started heading back and came round this bend to find brother-in-law in car in front braking cos of flooding across the road.  Braked behind him with loadsa room - but pr*ck behind is obviously oblivious to the fact that i'm stopped in front - next thing I know - one hellova wack up the backside

First thing he does is apologise.... took his name, address and tele no. as normal (apparently - never had accident before!!) and he told us to ring him later to get his insurance details.  Why I am I not surprised we can't get hold of him!!!!!!!

He's driving a Merc 240 and wowow what a mess to his front end  - in this case i think it' s Lacetti 1 - Merc 0.

One helluva bad neck this evening so will see how I am in the morning :'(

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / For sale - 07 Chevrolet Lacetti
« on: May 11, 2008, 06:35:37 pm »
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320251034886&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011

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General Banter / Hols
« on: May 06, 2008, 03:11:44 pm »
Woohoo - all booked!!!!

Now just gotta wait 102 days to go

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General Banter / Swindon Waves meet pics
« on: May 02, 2008, 07:54:30 pm »
Some piccies of last nights meet.

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/a91rs_camaro/meet%20010508/?start=all

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General Banter / Track Days
« on: April 27, 2008, 05:11:25 pm »
Is there anyone out there planning a track day?

TIA

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General Banter / Wanted
« on: April 27, 2008, 05:10:16 pm »
Digital Instrument cluster for 96 or 97 Firebird Trans-Am, or even know of anyone breaking one?

TIA

P.s forgot to say must be American Spec not from Euro Spec car.

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General Banter / eBay
« on: April 12, 2008, 11:43:25 am »
Due to eBay's changing rules - we have decided that once the few items we have for sale are finished, we will NOT be using eBay again.

We have now registered with another auction site "http://uk.ebid.net" to try and get the monopoly away from eBay.

If you are interested in registering, go to http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/normal.cgi?ref=2kmaro&mo=register-main.

It may be smaller than eBay but by "word of mouth" we can try and get it bigger.

Happy bidding :)

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