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by thesurfbus
Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Aberdeen GEO
Replies: 19
Views: 2483

Re: Aberdeen GEO

I managed to remove a locking wheel nut with one of these http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=109639&Referrer=googleproductlisting&gclid=CIDxsZ3HurMCFczHtAodYQMA-g when the tool snapped in the nut. Took ages mind you, and had to chisel off the outer ring of the nut as it was spinning, then had ...
by thesurfbus
Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cheap Excel.
Replies: 8
Views: 1127

Re: Cheap Excel.

Prefer the look of the Wedge Elite, and I used to have one which I bought to use as a track car (don't ask why), never used it though and ended up breaking it for spares.
I know of 4 Elites sitting unloved in peoples gardens.
by thesurfbus
Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trick or Treat?
Replies: 14
Views: 1070

Re: Trick or Treat?

:D
by thesurfbus
Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cycling - NLC Ideal for Scottish Elise'r
Replies: 16
Views: 1364

Re: Cycling - NLC Ideal for Scottish Elise'r

This is a great event in the Borders to test the legs after winter http://tourotheborders.com/
by thesurfbus
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cycling - NLC
Replies: 641
Views: 70062

Re: Cycling - NLC

In 20 years of road cycling I have never had to touch a headset, and I cycle in all conditions, get through a few on the MTB though. Gatorskins and Crud Road Racer mudguards for the winter are essential. Get through a few chains/cassettes and rims will wear when riding in the winter, but generally r...
by thesurfbus
Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Buying a 2007 320d M sport Touring tomorrow
Replies: 74
Views: 5012

Re: Buying a 2007 320d M sport Touring tomorrow

My last car was an e92 320d, over 80000 mile it averaged just under 42MPG on the computer, it was mostly A roads and Motorways, quite often with bikes on the roof. We found it pretty small inside with 2 kids, now got a new shape A6 Avant, which although nice and big, is not as rewarding to drive as ...
by thesurfbus
Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UFO over Edinburgh
Replies: 17
Views: 1959

Re: UFO over Edinburgh

A friend in Kircaldy saw the same, I believe it was a meteor shower
by thesurfbus
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Silicone Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 1106

Re: Silicone Hoses

I ordered a hose yesterday, hopefully it wont take too long to come from Hong Kong.
by thesurfbus
Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Silicone Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 1106

Re: Silicone Hoses

Its an alloy throttle body, but I will probably just order the correct size, as I don't have anything to use as a spacer.

Thanks Doug
by thesurfbus
Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Silicone Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 1106

Silicone Hoses

I need to purchase a Silicone Hose to connect my Throttle Body to my Air Filter, I require a 45 degree 76mm to 70mm reducer in black, however the only ones I can find have a 4 week lead time, or will be coming from China. Would I be able to fit a 80mm to 70mm or a 76mm to 67mm hose instead? How well...
by thesurfbus
Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cycling - NLC
Replies: 641
Views: 70062

Re: Cycling - NLC

If you don't want to spend a lot on pedals, then these are amazing value http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXUSTAR-BLACK-LOOK-ARC-KEO-COMPATIBLE-ROAD-RACING-BIKE-PEDALS-/251130498689?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3a788b4e81 , I have them on my winter bike and they are lasting longer than...
by thesurfbus
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boness Hillclimb
Replies: 12
Views: 1014

Re: Boness Hillclimb

It was good, and not that its expensive to get in, but i got some complimentary tickets which is always a bonus.
I alway come away from these events saying I need to enter next year, so will see.
by thesurfbus
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Radaitor replacement turning into a mini restoration!
Replies: 7
Views: 1128

Re: Radaitor replacement turning into a mini restoration!

My rad housing sealing panel has faded to grey, but I read that with old faded bumpers, you can heat them with a hot air gun and they will turn black again, anyone tried this? I also need to replace my steering rack boots, and wondered if it can be done with the rack in, also read that Fiat X1/9 gai...
by thesurfbus
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boness Hillclimb
Replies: 12
Views: 1014

Re: Boness Hillclimb

I have been to watch every year, and have planned to enter in my TVR Vixen, but always left it too late, maybe next year.
Looks like there will be some interesting cars there including the Ecurie Ecosse transporter with some Jaguar racing cars.