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Have you checked the power lock button though? You may have knocked that accidently. Once that's been pressed, you can't open the passenger window from either side.

Have you checked the power lock button though? You may have knocked that accidently. Once that's been pressed, you can't open the passenger window from either side.

But don't put a bodykit on it!!! :(

But don't put a bodykit on it!!! :(

All late model cars had the same bumper irrespective of engine designation. :)

All late model cars had the same bumper irrespective of engine designation. :)

I can't believe this is still for sale. This is a prime example of a UK car. I hope whoever buys it keeps it as it is.

I can't believe this is still for sale. This is a prime example of a UK car. I hope whoever buys it keeps it as it is.

Absolutely. But it's all a matter of personal taste. If you like the look of it, then go for it.

Absolutely. But it's all a matter of personal taste. If you like the look of it, then go for it.

It divides opinion. Some like it, but generally, it's not known for being particularly well liked.

It divides opinion. Some like it, but generally, it's not known for being particularly well liked.

I think that bodykit puts a lot of people off. Personally I'd steer clear of it on looks alone, but if you're still keen, do check for sill rot as groover has suggested. Skirts act as crud catchers and can often hide an amount of terminal rot.

I think that bodykit puts a lot of people off. Personally I'd steer clear of it on looks alone, but if you're still keen, do check for sill rot as groover has suggested. Skirts act as crud catchers and can often hide an amount of terminal rot.

Yeah, the wind deflector thingies and the nose badge! :lol:

Yeah, the wind deflector thingies and the nose badge! :lol:

Nope. Have both yours stopped working? Make sure you haven't got the window-lock button pressed - that's likely the culprit. Rear heating element has its own 20a fuse in the driver's footwell fusebox.

You know my general thoughts on most of the bodykits you find over here, but the Demon rear isn't great. The 'Shark V2' is the nearest equivalent to the EC1 rear, but the copy doesn't look as nice, V2 skirts look the same. There's such slim pickings for 'nice' bodykits in the UK IMO.

I hope you didn't get in confused with Alang! :lol:

Russell's car doesn't have that bumper on it anymore. BTW, I've sat in that car too! :) I wouldn't go for that Veilside kit for the rear and sides as below, it's plain awful. That rear bumper really isn't nice with those hanging down bits and the side skirts are just a messy design of awkward angles and strange lines, they wouldn't match the form or shape of the EC1 front in any way - there's no hiding the fact that I can not stand that bodykit. You could go for the EC1 skirts and rear bumper though to match the front. Easier on the eye. :) This... (TBH, I don't mind the EC1 kit - not something I'd ever fit, but it's smooth and kinda flows well compared to many other kits)

Hardy harr! Strangest place I've been to was probably Bin Qasim in Pakistan.

For car carrier service, I recommend Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping. They're a Japanese company who I managed ships for. They have regular services from Europe, through the Middle East and out to the Far East. Nissan UK use them too. You're a couple of hours from Newcastle also, so you can drive your car right to the docks for clearance. They vessels usually do the northern European routes of Hamberg, Bremerhaven and Antwerp, before the UK, then stops in Le Havre, Valencia, Barcelona, through the Mediterranean with stops in Naples and onward to Piraeus, they then stop in Izmir in Turkey before transiting Suez. First stop after that is usually Jeddah. I wasn't that fond of Jeddah when I went. Found it quite a strange place.

I checked a few routes. With the cost of fuel + the cost of the ferry and overnight accommodation throughout Europe, you probably couldn't save much, if anything. But for the experience, I would certainly drive. The big highways in Egypt connecting places like Alexandria, Port Said, Suez etc are not too bad. I am not sure I'd drive my Z right across Egypt though as many of the roads are in a really poor state.

Since you're an English teacher, I thought I'd highlight a few 'minor' punctuation errors. ;) Only messing. You probably did it from your phone anyway. ;) As for the opportunity, absolutely go for it mate! I have something sitting in the wind at the moment. It's a slim chance it'll happen, but opportunities don't come around like this all too often. In terms of teaching abroad; my father taught English as a foreign language in Portugal back in the early 70s, around the same time as the Portuguese revolution. He loved it and the only reason he came back was due to the change in the education system after '72. TBH, I'd quite like to do it! In terms of shipping your car, personally I'd rather NOT ship my car via container. Having worked extensively in the shipping industry (marine), I wouldn't put my car in a container, they can get quite a battering. Driving to get a little closer could save you money. Driving to Greece would probably be your best bet. There are plenty of agents in Piraeus that will onward ship your car to Saudi. Driving there wouldn't be too difficult either. I'd personally do that. You can get ferries out of Piraeus to Limassol (Cyprus) and then a ferry from Limassol to Port Said or Alexandria in Egypt (there might even be a route from Piraeus direct). Drive down to Suez and take a ferry across the Red Sea to Jeddah; they're pretty regular in service. Paperwork however, I have no idea on. You'd probably need to get an international carnet, however this is generally for goods and freight. Insurance would be your other hurdle. You can probably get a special limited policy for that purpose.