Matz

12mpg was the one I didn't buy, this is relatively economical at 20-25mpg, so about the same as a Zed.

Just wanted something different really. Needed a van, much more interesting than a Caravelle I was looking at. Parts aren't too bad, there's a few reliable suppliers over here. Two servicing places just up the road from me, and it's not going to be my main car, bit like the Zed. It's also got a bench set in the back which electrically converts to a bed. TV, VCR, mood lighting (!), front and rear air con. There was a 5.8L V8 I was looking at, but it only got 12 mpg!

Well that's it, after 4 1/2 years of owing the most wonderful car I could ever hope for, it's gone. Sold for a pittance and definitely heartbreaking to see it drive away. Big Zed shaped hole on the driveway this morning. Told the new bloke about this place, said it was invaluable for whatever you need to know about the cars. Although I haven't been the biggest contributor over the years I certainly appreciate you all being here. So what's replaced the Zed? Well, something with a bigger engine for a start! 4.3L V6! No turbos though. Hasn't arrived yet, but it's a Jap import (from the States originally). It's a Chevy Astro Van, perfect for shoving mountain bikes in, kiddie transport (although I only have one!) and taking a leisurely tour down to Le Mans. And it's a lovely way to put 2 fingers up to people who witter on about the Global Warming shite :tongue: Piccies here, see you all again maybe...........

Porterfield "fast road" I think they are called is what I have and they do not work well from cold. Nearly rear ended someone recently when I was driving in traffic, there was a noise of pads on disc, but no urgency about hauling up!

Now it's been agreed we'd not swap our Zeds for a frog on a roller skate. How about one of these? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/122547.htm TVR engine (maybe / maybe not a good thing?), looks fantastic. Yes please anyway.

Firebond here, just renewed with all mods (not that there are many!) for £254 for 6000 miles p/a. £350 excess though.

No new posts or piccies since Aug 26th? No prizes yet? I thought I win a Texan bar presented to me by Bob Holness and Mr Blobby. One can only dream.................

Just coming off the M5 this morning towards the roundabout by the Park and Ride. I was cycling around it at the time. Just to say , it sounded fantastic! :nana2:

Probably not unless you are doing track days. I've got KYB AGX on mine, and I've never turned that dial! However the cost of shipping them from the USA (from Ebay.com) was about the same as OEM, so I went adjustable. And they were red which is nice.

Me likeeeee: From Chris at Get Greddy. So you ain't gonna get one from there!

Just like my other one, but taking it from behind (fnaar fnaar).

BTW - my line still disconnects 2-3 times per evening and gives me a lower speed. That's nearly 2 months on. Never did before, I'm wondering if upgrading was the right thing to do!

Pete - have you recently upgraded to the max for your line? I did and it took a week to settle down, I think the line connects you at a theoretical max, then disconnects you at a lower speed if this isn't sustainable. This was happening every few mins and was very annoying. If you haven't upgraded then just ignore me! Matt.

I don't know the ansrwer to this, but this site is always recommended for this sort of thing: http://www.pepipoo.com/ Or ask in the "Speed Plod and the Law" section at: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/

Si - from what I saw on Sunday, I'd just tidy it up. Can't think of anything you could put on that would make it look better than it does already.

I was amazed that out of 7 (I think) perspex panels, 4 were broken (including mine)! Group buy anyone?

:cool: Was great to get to a meet at last and meet some thoroughly nice people! I've now made a shopping list, top of which is the 99 spec rear lights I saw on Si's car. Then some bigger wheels. Was too hot though.

Couple more...........

Pics from the SW Festival of motoring (plus a gratuitous one of my rear end with my new 99 spec rear spoiler on!)

Got my tickets for Cardiff. Shame they're not coming to Exeter like 3 years ago, they played in a fairly small shed, - they were sooooo loud, hearing was rubbish for a couple of days afterwards and kept tasing blood! What do you think of the new album?

BTW - if anyone from the south wants to meet up at Exeter or Collumpton services before that, let me know.

OK - how about 8.20 am at Sainsburys then? Looks like we are expected to be in by 9am, so that gives us 10 mins to say howdy and then onwards.

I guess quite a lot of us will come from different directions, so we could meet up somewhere near junction 25, there's loads of out of town superstore type places around there with big car parks. Then we can get our tickets and noisily trundle to the racecourse en masse.

My excuse is I'm still probably over the limit :duffer:

I'm trying it now - not a good thing to try with a hangover - too much concentration required! I think I'll go back to bed.