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Important Announcements / So, this is happening...
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General Banter / Happy Birthday Roadkill
« on: June 15, 2016, 11:27:41 am »
Have a good one Dean-O
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Computers and Games / Race Sim (for Ryan)
« on: December 22, 2014, 02:46:43 pm »
As I suspected, the pic I showed you the other day of our simulator setup was old. The steering setup is one of these bits of kit with a GT-AM wheel and paddle sifters: http://www.simsteering.com/products.html
Not sure who the peddle box is made by, i'll post some pics later.
Not sure who the peddle box is made by, i'll post some pics later.
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General Banter / Any students here?
« on: February 14, 2014, 12:51:41 pm »
Is anyone here currently enrolled in an engineering based college or uni course and has a valid student ID? 
I'd like to get a particular mouse for 3D CAD work and there's a significant discount for student and faculty purchases...
I'd like to get a particular mouse for 3D CAD work and there's a significant discount for student and faculty purchases...
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Projects / Time to buy parts?
« on: October 01, 2013, 07:36:58 am »
With the US government in shutdown, it might be worth watching the exchange rate as it's likely that the dollar will weaken if there is no agreement on a budget soon....
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General Banter / Did I mention my girlfriend is AWESOME!
« on: April 10, 2013, 12:03:30 pm »
Off down to Jackie's parents this weekend for my birthday pressie i'll be spending Saturday afternoon driving these babies around:
FV432 Armored Personnel Carrier
Chieftain, Main Battle Tank 55 tons 700hp
Abbot Self-Propelled Gun
ROADHOUSE!
FV432 Armored Personnel Carrier
Chieftain, Main Battle Tank 55 tons 700hp
Abbot Self-Propelled Gun
ROADHOUSE!
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General Banter / Happy Birthday Vicky!
« on: February 19, 2013, 09:50:53 pm »
We hope you had a good one!
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Questions and Queries / Titsy's new daily - What to get?
« on: February 09, 2013, 08:37:54 am »
As a starting point the Focus was a 1.6 petrol with the following stats:
5 speed manual
98bhp
145 Nm torque
delivered 35mpg regularly but would give 40-45 on a run
0-60: 10.1
kerb weight 1077 kg
Road tax £170/year
Insurance group 11
It would be nice to get something more fuel efficient but I'm not if there are any limitations on weather to go for a diesel or not in terms of the number of miles I regularly do. My work journey is 10 miles door to door and I do average miles per year (10-12k). What's the deal with particulate filters on modern diesels?
I'm considering something with more load space (mid-size estate) as there have been a few occasions where it would be really useful, but not really on an every day basis so I'm not sure it's justified or not.
I don't really want to get reamed on insurance but I'm not going to bulk at an extra £50-£100 a year if I'm saving elsewhere on tax or fuel.
I had a salesman try and talk me into a 1.4 petrol Astra yesterday. It seamed sensible in terms of fuel economy savings, and made 100bhp with good fuel economy, but it was another 500kg heavier than the focus so took 3s more to 60. Now I might find I can live with this for a daily if I get the Camaro back on the road. But I can't help thinking I might miss that little extra. That said the focus may have lost that much over the years and I might not tell the difference.
I'm after something that's going to last me a good while, so probably not much more than 30k on the clock and a limit of 5 years old if it's a low miler.
In terms of budget, I really don't want to spend any more than 8k if I can help it.
Suggestions very welcomed...
5 speed manual
98bhp
145 Nm torque
delivered 35mpg regularly but would give 40-45 on a run
0-60: 10.1
kerb weight 1077 kg
Road tax £170/year
Insurance group 11
It would be nice to get something more fuel efficient but I'm not if there are any limitations on weather to go for a diesel or not in terms of the number of miles I regularly do. My work journey is 10 miles door to door and I do average miles per year (10-12k). What's the deal with particulate filters on modern diesels?
I'm considering something with more load space (mid-size estate) as there have been a few occasions where it would be really useful, but not really on an every day basis so I'm not sure it's justified or not.
I don't really want to get reamed on insurance but I'm not going to bulk at an extra £50-£100 a year if I'm saving elsewhere on tax or fuel.
I had a salesman try and talk me into a 1.4 petrol Astra yesterday. It seamed sensible in terms of fuel economy savings, and made 100bhp with good fuel economy, but it was another 500kg heavier than the focus so took 3s more to 60. Now I might find I can live with this for a daily if I get the Camaro back on the road. But I can't help thinking I might miss that little extra. That said the focus may have lost that much over the years and I might not tell the difference.
I'm after something that's going to last me a good while, so probably not much more than 30k on the clock and a limit of 5 years old if it's a low miler.
In terms of budget, I really don't want to spend any more than 8k if I can help it.
Suggestions very welcomed...
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Questions and Queries / Urgent: Borescope and cam timing kit for a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec engine needed
« on: February 03, 2013, 04:56:07 pm »
If anyone can lend me either of the above items in a hurry it would be much appreciated. I'll elaborate on the monumental cock-up that led me to needing then when I'm in less of a foul mood... 
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Projects / Titsy's Camaro Paint Job
« on: August 22, 2012, 09:33:38 am »
OK, inspired by RK's satin black 3rd gen i've been considering my 4th gen LT1 and how I've not done anything with it for 12 months. Basically, other jobs and moving Jackie in with me has mean I've been busy doing other things, but I'm determined to make some time for tinkering, and paint is on the list!
The lacquer is letting go in various places and the paint job overall has never really been fantastic, but I haven't got the cash for a complete respray in the current metallic finish. so the question is
Will Satin Black work on an LT1 4th gen?
Pole here but comments and debate welcome: http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=poll&pollaction=vote&pollID=32
The lacquer is letting go in various places and the paint job overall has never really been fantastic, but I haven't got the cash for a complete respray in the current metallic finish. so the question is
Will Satin Black work on an LT1 4th gen?
Pole here but comments and debate welcome: http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=poll&pollaction=vote&pollID=32
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Questions and Queries / Has anyone got...
« on: June 10, 2012, 09:52:40 am »
...a miter saw I could borrow please? I need to do a few angled cuts for some replacement facier boards for the garage and they're just a little to wide to be using a block.
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Questions and Queries / Clutch Repairs
« on: May 23, 2012, 01:15:58 pm »
Has anyone got any experience of using Mr Clutch in Bletchley, or can they recommend somewhere else for the Clutch and slave cylinder to be changed on a 2001 1.6 Focus? It's about ready to give up and I really need to book it in somewhere...
I've been quoted £285 so far.
I've been quoted £285 so far.
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Questions and Queries / I need a man with a van...
« on: May 15, 2012, 07:27:00 pm »
Can anyone help me get a sofa (2.2m x 1m x 1m approx) from Stony Stratford to Northampton at the weekend? Will happily pay for time and fuel.
I've applied with B&Q to use the Hertz on demand service but they have to process your application and send you some electronic key fob thing...
Will happily pay for time and fuel.I've applied with B&Q to use the Hertz on demand service but they have to process your application and send you some electronic key fob thing...
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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Three Seat Brown Leather Recliner Sofa For Sale
« on: April 27, 2012, 09:03:15 am »
5 years old in good condition and cleaned regularly with leather wipes. Left and right seats recline and mechanisms are in good working order.
Only damage I'm aware of is a slight scuff on the beading on the top back corner. Only selling to make room for Jackie's sofa as I didn't want her to get rid of all her stuff so she could move in.
Looking for £200 firm, can deliver at cost of fuel and van hire to the buyer.
Will post picks soon.
Anyone interested?
Only damage I'm aware of is a slight scuff on the beading on the top back corner. Only selling to make room for Jackie's sofa as I didn't want her to get rid of all her stuff so she could move in.
Looking for £200 firm, can deliver at cost of fuel and van hire to the buyer.
Will post picks soon.
Anyone interested?
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General Banter / Has anyone in MK got a Laser line I could borrow please??
« on: April 08, 2012, 09:59:04 am »
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General Banter / Need Cool Pictures
« on: January 06, 2012, 08:51:13 am »
our company has recently expanded into the unit next door, and we've been asked to submit cool pictures to be put on canvas and hung around the building.
Have any of you arty photographic types got any cool drag racing pics that I could have FOC to submit?
Something like this one by Andy:
Or something with some tyre twist would be really cool [img]http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif" alt="" border="0" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" class="bbc_img" />
Have any of you arty photographic types got any cool drag racing pics that I could have FOC to submit?
Something like this one by Andy:
![](\"http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/andydpics/Main%20Event%20Sunday%2029th%20May%202011/adibley31.jpg?t=1306755419\")
Or something with some tyre twist would be really cool [img]http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif" alt="" border="0" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" class="bbc_img" />
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General Banter / Ken Block rally car gymkhana in-car footage
« on: April 14, 2011, 11:08:05 am »
This guy knows how to throw a car around... And there's boobs....
http://www.youtube.com/user/RacelogicVideoVBOX#p/u/6/vcR6h4yuTZA
http://www.youtube.com/user/RacelogicVideoVBOX#p/u/6/vcR6h4yuTZA
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Questions and Queries / Flare Tool
« on: April 11, 2011, 11:47:27 am »
Has anyone got a suitable flare tool I could borrow? I need to put a 45degree flare on a couple of 1/2" Aluminium pipes.