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by xtriple
Thu Jul 25, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2004 BMW Z4 2.2 & 2005 BMW 330i
Replies: 1009
Views: 148874

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2004 BMW Z4 2.2 & 2005 BMW 330i

I agree entirely, I cannot stand 'faults' or lights on the dash. If they are fixable, then they MUST be fixed asap! Bring back the good old days of idiot lights that tell you when your fan belts broken or oil pressure lights to tell you the engine needs a drink of Mr Duckhams finest.
by xtriple
Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.
Replies: 381
Views: 37599

Re: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.

Yes Sir John worked miracles with Jaguar, but Ford-era cars are also very well regarded.
by xtriple
Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
Replies: 1402
Views: 190719

Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances

Wet and dry will leave it dull, smooth and uniform (that's the aim) so the compound is to restore the shine. Without the last step, it will be smooth but dull. But, like I said, can paint is very thin so EXTREMELY easy to go right through. If in doubt, go straight to compound and be gentle and patie...
by xtriple
Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances
Replies: 1402
Views: 190719

Re: Stupid questions about motorised conveyances

I'd wet and dry it BEFORE it fully cures, say three days and then polish it with a machine (I have two so easy for me to say) but be careful as spraycans paint is very thin and it's really easy to go right through it.
by xtriple
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.
Replies: 381
Views: 37599

Re: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.

Spoke (Via text) and I was wrong, loads of developments are going on with Jaguar. Good to hear.
by xtriple
Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.
Replies: 381
Views: 37599

Re: Building the Leg End. The Old Jag thread.

Makes me very sad. Number one son says there's nothing interesting re Jaguar, plenty of new RR products though... I love my XJ (when it's a poop free zone) and still contemplate new wings and vents. I don't want any of the newer models as they seem to lack... Jaguarness! My sons XF - R is a fantasti...
by xtriple
Sat Jul 13, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Two wheels good.
Replies: 6004
Views: 1209886

Re: Two wheels good.

That's a shame, 350 LC was one of the best/most fun bikes I ever owned. Rag the shit out of them and they just smile and come back for more...

Though I did have one that threw a piston out through the exhaust, but it still made it home. Noisy, down on power and very smokey, but it made it!
by xtriple
Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 16093
Views: 3515015

Re: What did you do today?

Taxed the Merc while I was waiting for the dog's chicken breasts to cook (air fryer, only the best for my two twats!) £415! I can't remember what it was last year but it was a lot less than that! I seem to recall £365 or thereabouts I've used the Merc today as I think I should get some joy out of my...
by xtriple
Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Supercharging the climate with a XJR V8 - Minor running report
Replies: 409
Views: 134471

Re: Supercharging the climate with a XJR V8 - Minor running report

I think we are all missing the point somewhat... Hooli washed his CAR!

Fucking woop woop, where's the bunting? Events like the above are generational!

:)
by xtriple
Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 16093
Views: 3515015

Re: What did you do today?

A garage I used to work at had an armoured gun (like a tank, but apparently, not a tank!) and we took it out a few times, that ran on any crap (multifuel I believe) I was never allowed to drive it but I sat in the top bit and shouted like I knew what the fuck I was doing! I took Kyle out in it one d...