Youre not wrong. I've been up to Elie, Anstruther and St Andrews many a time. I just don't know the roads as well as the West Coast

Forgot about boots. Will get on to Screwfix for both. Thanks for the advice.

6 has gone to garage for Cambelt, Waterpump, MOT and Service starting tomorrow. One of the guys is on hols so dealer has said we'll aim for Tuesday, I'll probably go down to Chelmsford on Wed (if that suits dealer to pick me up from station etc). Need to make up a CD or 5 (don't know if i have any blanks as everything is USB these days) for the drive back!!

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That sounds very much like me!! I was looking at some £50 overalls! No need for the amount of use they'd get.




thanks very much and yeh TT is very fond of his Rallye, but i think his Rallye is probably equally happy to be in very capable hands rather than someone like mines!

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Would they fit over his shirt though?

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61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread

I drive quite a few R35 GTRs on a regular basis and although hugely capable you have to be going very quickly indeed to find it fun. Too fast for road use due to the lemmings out there. Track is different and they can really shine with a few handling modifications - some of our customers do 30-40 track days a year!

There is always something great about running a relatively low powered but great handling car down a small B road, or getting it past an STi on track. Welcome!

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Nothing to see here

Meh......everyone knows the 'GTR' is the Skyline GTR's lardy, upstart wee brother . Older brother can still give little brother a good hiding from time to time.

Oh, and dont mention things like.....
Gearbox
Tyres
Brakes
Pedestrian 'safety' system
Etc





(a bit of GTROC banter the for those not in the know )



TT

Tyres aren't so bad if you get the right ones, pre11 gearboxes are a 215+vat fix (before they've damaged themselves), brakes are pretty expensive but then some cars have done over 50k on them.

You forgot headunits, Bose speakers, Speedo leds and headlights

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[url=]type some text here[/url]

Like that, with the link copied and pasted after the = sign.

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61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread

If they're the same one's that I bought then you might be disappointed!!

When I put them on the car the jet was so low that it hit the bonnet and there was no way that they could be adjusted. Hope you have more luck with the one's you have bought.


TT

Picked up car yesterday from Chelmsford and drove it back to Glasgow.

Good points:

The car (need to come up with a name) has only being doing 3000 miles per year according to the MOT checks.
The car kept up with traffic all the way home on one tank of fuel getting around 35mpg which i thought was very good.
The acceleration in 4th at motorway speeds is very good (remember i'm used to over 3 times the power!)
The car felt really tight.
I didn't realise it had autowipers.
Sound system is actually quite good for the age of car.

Bad points:
Paint work - laquer peel is quite extensive
Alloys
Air Con
I added 500 miles in one day when it's being doing 3000 miles per year!
Wipers make a horrible noise
Funny smell in car.


I haven't had a chance to look the car over properly (i know i'm supposed to do that before buying it but i had service, mot, timing belt/water pump changed) but it's got all keys and bits from a well looked after car.

Need to start collecting/buying bits:
eg Brakes, suspension, strut brace 16" wheels etc (need to do more research) If anyone wants to sell me bit.....

And just for my own sanity - get the AC fixed.

But overall i'm so looking forward to getting this car looking good. And i can't see me ever selling it! It's that good already!

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On you go then!!!!


TT

Sounds pretty positive Ian....

I'm sure it wont be long until the little thing has you hooked! It may be getting on a bit and not be the first word in power but it certainly has the fun factor in bucketloads.


TT

Yeah all good so far! And it's tons of fun to drive. Loving it lots. Gearbox oil to be ordered and will give that a go soon hopefully.

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No worries about wipers. I need to remember that there are quite a few different versions of the cars! Actually the wipers on the front are both 20" and so short on the drivers side. I would never have known that without your link. So thanks.

I'll check the mirrors later - Ta. I'm guessing the hardcore on here will be laughing that i'm interested in the creature comforts.

Had it's first commute into work today. Only 15 min drive so doesn't get properly warmed up. And not much chance to give it beans - but then i wouldn't without the oil and water temps getting up. Only issues the steering seems a little heavy - need to look into that. And the gearbox a bit notchy (will change the oil and reasses).

Here is a video of engine on idle. http://youtu.be/sS2SdsCINaM
Sounds fine while driving. But really need to find another car to compare to mine. Eg The weight of the steering and the sounds from the gearbox/engine etc. And generally the feel of the car.

Also really need to change the steering wheel. Too thin for my liking. The list of things i want to do is growing! Time is the only factor....especially with the OH non plussed about the attention i'm giving the car!

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