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 Polishing Machines |
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 12th Feb 2011 11:15 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14064 · Subject: Polishing Machines |
It's how the Germans used to catch our spies in WW2, allegedly... 
They'd watch for them crossing the roads looking the wrong way first. |
| Polishing Machines |
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10th Feb 2011 1:54 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14064 · Subject: Polishing Machines |
Sorry Zoey, didn't mean to rub your nose in it.
Sugar on Yorkshire puddings?  Stop winding up the poor Colonial...
Gordon
Oh and PS, you drive on the wrong side of the road as w ... |
| Polishing Machines |
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10th Feb 2011 8:49 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14064 · Subject: Polishing Machines |
Hi Zoey, the Porter Cable is a great tool, but sadly for us Euros it runs on 110v, for us to use one we need to add in the cost of a transformer, which makes the price very uncompetitive.
The othe ... |
| Cheap car recommendations |
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6th Feb 2011 10:13 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 5730 · Subject: Cheap car recommendations |
Isn't the default answer to these kinds of questions MX5? 
Seriously good fun for 2k and mine have both been very reliable, even when somebody accidentally supercharged the last one. 
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| Polishing Machines |
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2nd Feb 2011 4:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14064 · Subject: Polishing Machines |
I wondered about getting hold of some scrap panels and testing with that, the rotary does seem a better way to go, but I don't want to wreck my paint... maybe I could practice on Mrs B's Mini?  |
| Polishing Machines |
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2nd Feb 2011 12:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14064 · Subject: Polishing Machines |
| I have the DAS6 from Cleanyourcar, I haven't used it on the Freelie yet but it did a great job on my MX5, as Pinky says, take your time, prep carefully, I always use a clay bar before putting the poli ... |
| My car is called Mildred, what's yours called? |
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28th Jan 2011 8:37 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 31 · Views: 13122 · Subject: My car is called Mildred, what's yours called? |
Mine's called "IP" after the author of "Flooded Bathroom". 
My MX5 RS is called "Bottom".
What can I say, I like bad puns. |
| Xenon headlight leveling |
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23rd Jan 2011 10:17 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 5644 · Subject: Xenon headlight leveling |
I had terrible problems with xenons on my M3. Obviously you can't extrapolate from one maker to another, but I'll pass on my experiences anyway...
It wasn't just the bulbs blowing, it was the star ... |
| Ottons of Salisbury |
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15th Jan 2011 1:36 pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 11 · Views: 10093 · Subject: Ottons of Salisbury |
| I agree with the above, just go in and demand your ticket, my dealer had a pad full of them in a drawer. |
| fl2 my 10 vs new fl2 my 11 off road. |
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13th Jan 2011 8:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5356 · Subject: fl2 my 10 vs new fl2 my 11 off road. |
Hi Druand, yep, had a look at your gallery before going to Dunkeld to see what I was letting myself in for.
I really want to try it in the Summer now so I can have lots of mud to play in... say Ju ... |
| fl2 my 10 vs new fl2 my 11 off road. |
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12th Jan 2011 10:01 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5356 · Subject: fl2 my 10 vs new fl2 my 11 off road. |
| I was at the LR Experience day yesterday in Dunkeld, I asked the instructor about this. He reckons that there's very little difference at all off road because torque is largely the same between the 2 ... |
| Feeler for a summer Scottish event |
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3rd Jan 2011 9:31 am
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Forum: Events · Replies: 13 · Views: 10473 · Subject: Feeler for a summer Scottish event |
| I'm up for this, some of my favourite roads there. |
| Visiting Scotland |
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29th Dec 2010 7:58 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 16 · Views: 6674 · Subject: Visiting Scotland |
Moving to Onich (just down the road from Ft W) in February. Drop me a line if you'd like to meet up for a pint. The Grog & Gruel in the main street has a fantastic selection of real ales
Gor ... |
| Frozen electric windows |
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18th Dec 2010 10:53 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 7575 · Subject: Frozen electric windows |
When I had my M3 I had big problems with the doors freezing shut, due to the frameless windows and the large expanse of rubber seal I reckon.
Anyway, the BMW guys recommend a product called "Gum ... |
| 17" Alloys Wanted x 4 |
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13th Nov 2010 9:47 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 3340 · Subject: 17" Alloys Wanted x 4 |
I have rims from my 2008 GS, 1 rim has a small scuff approx 50mm long. Can e mail pics to anyone interested. 
I'm interested, glaurie AT mac.com |
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