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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Samsung S4 16gb smartphone

« on: January 20, 2015, 07:07:48 pm »

very good condition, only 5 months old - just had a brand new samsung led screen fitted. unlocked. only replaced due to the timing of me breaking the screen and having to replace the phone immediately ie within a couple of hours and couldnt get the screen replaced until yesterday.

£150

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General Banter / some awesome picys of the ship in the solent

« on: January 07, 2015, 08:20:16 pm »

They got it floated again today and towed it out to a safe zone to monitor it.

When I was diving I dived the Zenobia just outside Larnaca harbour in Cyprus. Similar sort of size, perhaps a bit smaller, but had 3 holds full of articulated lorries, cars and livestock carriers.

That had developed a problem with its automated computerised ballast system - it was still on its maiden journey from Sweden - and started listing like this shortly after leaving Larnaca harbour after being loaded - they managed to get it outside the harbour before it rolled over onto its side and sank in 30-40 meters of water. Diving the holds with 40 ton artics hanging - swaying - above your head on 25 year old axle chains that had been subjected to salt water for the same time is both eerie and slightly terrifying at the same time!

Sitting it on a sandbank would be a more financially sound route if the chance arises!

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Questions and Queries / No Oil Dip-stick with new car engine.. How does it know?

« on: January 07, 2015, 08:09:14 pm »

I suspect its measuring pressure rather than amount. Fluctuation in the pressure would indicate a leak therefore it needs oil. That raises the question of how do you know when you've fed it the right amount of oil? the only way is to drain it, fit a new filter and top up with the recommend amount of oil.

Oil level problems with new (2007+) minis is well covered on the interweb

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Camera bag

« on: January 03, 2015, 06:00:33 pm »

no problem, we'll keep it as a spare if we can't sell it on

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Camera bag

« on: January 03, 2015, 03:24:11 pm »

Brand new, ordered in error - Lowepro Transit 250 AW Slingshot in slate grey.



Never used, straight out of the bag. Will take camera, 2 x lenses (3 if they are small) plus the usual little shiny bits and bobs we buy but never use.

£50 ovno

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General Banter / OOOOPS...........

« on: December 29, 2014, 08:36:03 pm »

haha you won't lose that in sainsburys supermarket!! very nice. I regret getting rid of my F150 harley truck.

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General Banter / Local Car Club meetings Banned...?

« on: December 02, 2014, 06:19:39 pm »

It only needs one person to pull a burnout leaving an otherwise well run event and the Police will try to stop it; to be fair I've been guilty myself of doing exactly that which is why I stopped attending to take away the temptation

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General Banter / Finally!

« on: November 19, 2014, 08:17:30 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Not to hijack but I've just emailed them about supplying me a 4" cowl hood . . . see what happens.

Dale altered my 4" cowl when we noticed it had no clearance over the carb once the nitrous plate was fitted - I didn't like the end shape but the quality of his work is good

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General Banter / Sir Bob on band aid single...

« on: November 19, 2014, 08:13:44 pm »

Unavailable video

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Projects / A new and suitably stupid project . . .

« on: November 12, 2014, 08:25:28 pm »

Quoting: art b

hopefully a steel one

I'll have a look

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Projects / A new and suitably stupid project . . .

« on: November 11, 2014, 10:49:26 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

with an old CO2 fire extinguisher as the crucible.

which I just happen to have lying around in my (nearly clear) garage having used it to make dry ice smoke for halloween

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General Banter / My little Imp !

« on: November 07, 2014, 07:10:44 pm »

I must be getting old because it does absolutely nothing for me

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Questions and Queries / Trying to contact Harley Brian

« on: November 05, 2014, 08:50:28 pm »

yeah got it thanks

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General Banter / for our wedding aniversry ..I took mrs B up the shard...!

« on: November 04, 2014, 06:42:22 pm »

Just as well is wasn't the oxo tower

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Questions and Queries / Trying to contact Harley Brian

« on: November 02, 2014, 05:34:36 pm »

nope, can't find it. pm me mate

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Questions and Queries / Trying to contact Harley Brian

« on: November 02, 2014, 05:32:20 pm »

ok, I think I have your email

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Questions and Queries / Trying to contact Harley Brian

« on: November 02, 2014, 03:45:34 pm »

Thanks Ian, that would be great. In fact you're in this picture too if you want a copy? it was the one taken on the back of the ferry on the way back from the first calais trip

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Questions and Queries / Trying to contact Harley Brian

« on: November 02, 2014, 12:05:42 pm »

Does anyone have any contact details for HarleyBri? I think he still hangs around in the american car club scene. I had his email at steve shanes funeral but have lost it again.

I finally found a picture he was interested in getting hold of.

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / crash helmets

« on: October 25, 2014, 10:49:53 pm »

Sorry mate, I'm out from lunchtime onwards and won't be back until late evening, 7ish. I can leave it out for you if you want and pay me by Paypal?
Give me a call in the morning on 07967 368996 or 01908 698362 - not too early mind!

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / crash helmets

« on: October 25, 2014, 06:47:01 pm »

Walton Park in Milton Keynes

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / crash helmets

« on: October 25, 2014, 11:42:59 am »

I've got two helmets to get rid of. 1 x motorcycle, 1 x race helmet

One is a brand new, unmarked, never used Nitro N500-V in white/blue/red with black vents. size xxl (normal sized head apparently!)  £5 or it goes in the skip

This pattern
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRql7Ylx5uCBSKA0C5qdW_yr39gWL-qCN6YbuO1VrvwQy3WSkZDgg


The other is a Simpson Bandit in black
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=3801&g=248503&p=226026&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Clearance%20Helmets&gclid=Cj0KEQjwlK2iBRDk0Jnjso6AgM0BEiQAdX-iY6-1Y4ZSnA_8ZLtDYkVLYrSzE9gJQTo-tE9WGLv0ZjYaAsJr8P8HAQ

this is my old race helmet and was Snell approved for 2005 so no good for MSA meets but will be fine for RWYB's. Has a mirror visor and clear spare but both are scratched but usable. Comes in Sparco helmet bag
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1566&p=3483&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Helmet%20Bags&gclid=Cj0KEQjwlK2iBRDk0Jnjso6AgM0BEiQAdX-iY6Val1TGp0iA3g1cDPOA-hnBOddXizpsEJ2SyMsQDg8aAiyC8P8HAQ

£15 or in the skip it goes

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Oil filled electric heaters for sale

« on: September 30, 2014, 09:03:19 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

Let me have a think . .

come over and check them out if you want

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Oil filled electric heaters for sale

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:13:35 pm »

I've got about half a dozen of these to get rid off before we move. All in good working order, perfect for conservatories, garages, workshops etc. £15 each for the bigger ones, £10 for the smaller.

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General Banter / Code Brown...

« on: September 25, 2014, 08:39:48 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

This also kinda sucks . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93JhLRicARw

Nice, build a nice car and then skimp on the safety harness and basic race suit, numpty

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General Banter / Ebuyer - shocking service!

« on: September 10, 2014, 05:55:08 pm »

Got an email from their customer service dept today. Horrified at the standard of service I've had, promised a refund immediately and asked me to give them another chance in the future.  At least they got the apology right albeit too late to keep the business.