Ratspeeds Mk1 plantpot plus
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On the coast here in Norfolk, its pretty much all gone to be honest, we 've had nothing in comparison to you guys!
btw, i keep meaning to say (in regards to the fezza)........ what does that sticker mean about the golf? No critisism what so ever, i'm probably just being thick!
btw, i keep meaning to say (in regards to the fezza)........ what does that sticker mean about the golf? No critisism what so ever, i'm probably just being thick!
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same here steve, think its [ERRR] we live near the coast!, the sea takes longer to warm up to the land and air (or cool down)
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rst-steve :
btw, i keep meaning to say (in regards to the fezza)........ what does that sticker mean about the golf? No critisism what so ever, i'm probably just being thick!
When you shut the door........"its like a Golf, but not a Golf"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru8fqdR0aDU
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All is clear........... cheers mate!
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Well, the sun shone today, the roads were dry, so i terrorised some country lanes 950 stylee
That is all
That is all
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The one thing that scares me about 950 mk1's is their lack of brake servo
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MK2 Jamie :The one thing that scares me about 950 mk1's is their lack of brake servo
ouch !
i bet them brakes are shocking
my mini brake servo rotted out and was leaking. nearly killed me a few times
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MK2 Jamie :The one thing that scares me about 950 mk1's is their lack of brake servo
you wanna know whats worse, my fathers 1.6 mk1 capri, s**t 2 pot calipers on the front and NO servo
now thats scary
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Tell you what, its got new brakes all round and fluid and they are actually pretty good for non servo
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love it mate, makes me want a mk1, and i cant, i got too many cars as it is
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jayrs :love it mate, makes me want a mk1, and i cant, i got too many cars as it is
well
gimme your escort and you can get one then
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Looking lovely as usual mate. Makes me even more excited about getting mine out of hibernation in a few weeks
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jonyb4 :jayrs :love it mate, makes me want a mk1, and i cant, i got too many cars as it is
well
gimme your escort and you can get one then
no chance, i just put 2 new bottom arms on that
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Cheers dude, it has aquired a couple of small dings on the front edge of the bonnet, and has a few touch ins on top of the bonnet too, but its getting sorted and painted mid April ready for FITP
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Cant wait to see it at fitp mate, what stand will it be on?
Look out for mine there too, we should try and get some pics of them both together if possible
Look out for mine there too, we should try and get some pics of them both together if possible
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aww not taking the RS this year?
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i gotta stop looking at this thread
so jealous
so jealous
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jonyb4 :aww not taking the RS this year?
In bits now mate, going to be in even more bits soon too. Totally stripping it and building it to modified concours spec all being well
Dont worry tho, it will still be used as intended
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pieces?!
again
you have a sood heart mate id be to scared to lol
is the original RS finished then? id assume so parts dont get mixed up
again
you have a sood heart mate id be to scared to lol
is the original RS finished then? id assume so parts dont get mixed up
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Dave G fsi :Cant wait to see it at fitp mate, what stand will it be on?
Look out for mine there too, we should try and get some pics of them both together if possible
I'll be on the FordSport stand mate
Like i said, if you go down on the day, i'll try meet up somewhere.
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knuckles :i gotta stop looking at this thread
so jealous
If you stop looking i'll just post updates on your RS thread mate!
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havent changed much underneath have they eh?
looks good under there now, makes a nice noise too considering its a rattle can
looks good under there now, makes a nice noise too considering its a rattle can
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Cheers man, ive got an in car vid to upload to, sounds brill.
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As said on the other site mate, absolutely awesome
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Cheers Dave, when you untucking yours? the bad weather has gone now mate, you dont need to be afraid
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Its a time thing now im afraid, want her on the road now but am away from home and horrendously busy with work so cant get back to get her out and sorted
Hoping fitp
If not I will just have to demand a ride in yours!
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Massive update!
Got it MOT'd today, flew through then gave it another good clean
and painted the exhaust where it has been smacking the floor
and Dave and Jony, theres plenty of plantpot to go around
Got it MOT'd today, flew through then gave it another good clean
and painted the exhaust where it has been smacking the floor
and Dave and Jony, theres plenty of plantpot to go around
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good news it went through MOT alright
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dont trust him jay, he can rig it as hes the tester!
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