RichardS

I'm not usually a fan of the 2-tone but that looks just superb........ .....really nice job Jimmy - you should be extremely proud of that mate!!!:bow: Richard:cool:

In no particular order...... Aston DB5 Aston DB9 Aston V12 Vantage Jag XJ220 Jag E-type Jag MkII 3.8s Lotus Esprit MacLaren F1 TVR Griffith 500 (I think that's my fave TVR; I forget all the variants) Lotus Cortina MkII (Old school cool) Richard:cool:

.....is almost on.... ......And I'm going on the 10th:hyper::hyper: Richard:cool:

Same happened to me in my Z - rear near side at 80mph. And my car also remained stable, once the initial shock had passed I safely steered off the carriageway unscathed. Unfortunately I dented the rim as I caught a cats-eye on the way.... I'm glad you're OK Si.....and very pleased it wasn't in your Z;) Richard:)

Glad to hear it Si............:hyper: ...... but if you really really seriously want to sell yours in future....... ......no; I mustn't, not another car:nono: All the best, Richard:)

Happy birthday mate:hyper: Richard:)

Happy birthday mate:hyper: Richard:)

I can see the "wow" factor..... ....in the price!! Sure, it's a very nice car - almost new - and it's good that he's expecting a decent price. Also for that money why not import a geniune '99 spec.... Still, I hope he gets what he's asking. It's not every day you find an original unmarked example. Plus if that auction were here and for a UK spec manual with leather etc etc etc that had virtually come out of the factory; I may think differently:D Richard;)

I've heard that's excellent stuff - where do you get it from? Richard:)

Anyone tried this yet? I bought some today; the car shampoo and polish in paste form. I have to say, on black paint I'm very impressed so far:bow: I normally use Autoglym SRP; which never fails to get my cars looking good AND gives decent lasting protection. I tried Meguiars Gold Class on the SLK last month and, despite all the hype and recommendations, I was a tad disappointed. Sure it made the black paintwork shine - for about 5 minutes. The next day it looked like I'd wasted my efforts:( However this Turtle Wax Ice looks like it does the business -the shampoo is one of the best I've used. It cleans the car nicely and runs off well, reducing the need for leathering. Then the polish is easy to use (even in direct sunlight) and leaves no haze or residue - in fact it doesn't matter if you get it on rubber or plastic trim, it just buffs off!! The whole car now has that "wet look" shine and the paintwork feels as smooth as glass; plus if it's anything like previous Turtle Wax products, the protection should last and keep beading water for ages. Long term protection is something that many other polishes (including the "great" Meguairs) fall behind with (according to Auto Express testing);) It's not cheap - the paste was £19.99; but with Halfords 3 for 2 on Turtle Wax products I bought that plus the shampoo and a spray for "in between waxes" cleaning for £27. I reckon it was worth it and I'll give the Z a once over with it tomorrow!! Richard:D

Me too;)

Cue Nelson Muntz........ .......Ha Ha:D Now I'm going to have to take a sledge hammer with me every time I go for a dump; just in case.... Richard;)

You're so right Si:bow: I took mine out for a blast this morning; dropped Julia at work then took the targas off to enjoy the late winter sunshine:hyper: It's such a feel-good car; the looks, the sound, the performance and the attention:hyper: I don't get half of that in the SLK;) I enjoyed it so much that I think I'll take it to London tomorrow; as I'm off to see my folks...... Richard:cool:

I do believe it - the Zx is a pretty wide car compared to most things on the road. I think it's about 81 inches mirror to mirror - i had to measure one before buying to ensure it would go through my garage door!! Legrath is spot on about the 180cm excluding mirrors;) Richard:cool:

No problem mate! Incidentally only subscribed members can PM..... I reckon those Zs at Crest may be around for a bit with the market as it is! ATB Richard:)

Welcome to the club..... .....if you're looking to buy then have a trawl around the "for sale" section mate. There are a few members selling up and generally the cars on here will have been looked after properly. Richard:)

1. Joel (Joely P) - nr Stansted, Essex - Jap Manual TT LWB - Anywhere on earth! 2. Paul (300_zedx) - nr Rochester Kent - Jap Auto TT LWB - Anywhere 3. Steve (steve burns) - Greenford Middlesex- Pah 280ZX - Anywhere before my mobilty cart batteries run out 4. Stu (yassa) - chatham,kent - Jap Auto TT LWB - Anywhere within reason 5. Ant (Ant_300zx) - Basildon, Essex - Jap Manual TT LWB - Anywhere 6. Nick (Takemetothepub) - Canvey Island, Essex - Not a Zed - Anywhere 7. Nick (nickz32) NE Hampshire/Richmond Surrey - S4 Jap Manual LWB TT - 100miles Each Way 8. Stu (SMW1) - Chadwell Heath, Essex - Jap Manual TT LWB - I'm picky 9. indian_zx-heathrow-middlesex-GTO almost anywhere. 10. Mark (Topless)- Putney, TT Convertible- 2 hour drive 11. Ian (ianl) - Guildford, surrey, ukmanttlwb or vert - somewhere 12. Richard (RichardSmith) - Great Missenden, Bucks - UK spec TT auto - 2 hour drive 13. Brad (bradsargent20)- Tunbridge Wells Kent - Jap Manual N/A LWB - almost anywhere 14. Nick (BluNik)- Chelmsford Essex - Jap Manual TT LWB 1 1/2 hr drive 15. KOPE - Swanley Kent 2 lwb tts 1 swb n/a all autos all targas 16. Chris (Krsmayo) -Ware ,Herts, Jap Manual TT I though I'd tidy this up a bit....... ......only 16 so far? Come on SE members; add your name to the list:o

I'm keeping mine. Although I don't use it that much; it's staying because I love it! And if I did sell it I'd still buy another.......... .........I wonder how much Si wants for his:tongue: Richard:)

I was in my Z heading south on the M40 near Oxford Services about then...... ......but my Z is red;) I did see a black kitted Z heading north not long after as well:D Richard:tongue:

It's the principle, isn't it mate? I'd do the same. You buy something and you expect a certain standard for what you pay for. I personally do not like Asda or Tesco (least of all Tesco - it's really crap) so I only shop in Sainsburys or M&S. But if I had issues with a product I'd complain too - it's the only way to get the supermarkets to keep their standards up. More people should write in with product quality issues to ensure we don't get shafted! Richard:)

I don't know all the facts but I think the operative word here is "accident." With the volume of traffic on the roads nowadays the risk if an accident is greater than ever. If you're driving a long distance within the speed limit - but not recklessly - and you have an RTA that is eventually deemed your fault and results in someone's death then you are not automatically a killer. Careless driving is quite an easy offence to be found guilty of following an RTA and it could just as well happen to any one of us. Does that mean that any driver responsible for an RTA must be jailed if it results in a death? In general I do not think so. Accidents happen - of course reckless/dangerous/drink driving is a different matter - and I don't think someone should be jailed for what is effectively a momentary lapse of concentration. That's just my broard opinion in general, given my lack of in depth knowledge of all the facts of the case in question. Richard

I reckon the new owner got a bargain there..... ....sorry to see you sold up mate; but on the other hand if it had to go then congratulations on the sale. Don't be a stranger to the forum....... Richard:)

Is it? I never knew that - i always though it was the sender that went bad:p Richard:cool:

That's more like it - the truth I mean. I don't think for a minute the baby is that 13 year old's...... Richard:x:

Just the one from Julia...... .....and she also bought me Jeremy Clarkson's new DVD. Although I don't really care for Valentine's Day; something to do with it being my birthday the day before. I know what I think is more important:D Richard:)