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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2013, 19:10:30
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The old dowager is in for the dreaded test tomorrow, so I decided to give her a wash and brush up in an attempt to seduce the tester. ::) ::) ::) ;)
I can't be arsed to polish a car with a surface area larger than that of China, so simply use a bucket of Zip wax shampoo followed by a leather, before any water marks take hold.
She'll be ten years old in December so I'm pleased with the results. :y
Incidentally, can someone tell me why some Corsa's are badged 'twinport' and others ( like Mrs Opti's) are not?. It's a mystery to me.
Back to the Omega. She set me back £1300 some two years ago. I'd need to buy a 55 plate to get equivalent value today........no easy task. :y
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Looking good, good luck tomorrow :y
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Yes , looking splendid and very best of luck ;)
I'd need a ride on mower for that spread of garden though :)
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Playing musical chairs ? ;D
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Good luck tomorrow Mr. Opti :y
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Thanks, chaps.
I'm also having an oil and filter change done.
We've agreed on £30. The Vauxhall dealer provides the labour and the filter, and I provide the GM 10/40 semi.
£39.95 for the M.O.T.... :y
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Each of the two inlet valves per cylinder has their own port (hence "twinport"). Under light/medium throttle and low/moderate engine speeds, one of the ports for each cylinder is closed off by flaps which in turn increases the gasflow through the other ports.
Basically improves emissions, economy blah blah blah
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Each of the two inlet valves per cylinder has their own port (hence "twinport"). Under light/medium throttle and low/moderate engine speeds, one of the ports for each cylinder is closed off by flaps which in turn increases the gasflow through the other ports.
Basically improves emissions, economy blah blah blah
My Astra was a twinport Z16XEP and now I know what it means ;D
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Looking good Opti :y. Your house & garden looks lovely by the way :).
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Oh I do love a good condition facelift in silver, absolute cracker mate :y :y
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Nice! :) You obviously don't use your garage much Opti! ::) ;D
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Nice looking garden you have there, also nice car, love the alloys. :y
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She had an advisory last year for 'rear shocks slightly weeping'... :-\
I've just removed the wheels and taken a look.
Nothing. :y.........they look as dry as a nun's fanny to me. ;)
3.00 p.m...........and I'll know for sure.
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She had an advisory last year for 'rear shocks slightly weeping'... :-\
I've just removed the wheels and taken a look.
Nothing. :y.........they look as dry as a nun's fanny to me. ;)
3.00 p.m...........and I'll know for sure.
ahahah lol ;D ;D :D :D
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She had an advisory last year for 'rear shocks slightly weeping'... :-\
I've just removed the wheels and taken a look.
Nothing. :y.........they look as dry as a nun's fanny to me. ;)
3.00 p.m...........and I'll know for sure.
ahahah lol ;D ;D :D :D
Brilliant :y
Thats a good one ;D
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She had an advisory last year for 'rear shocks slightly weeping'... :-\
I've just removed the wheels and taken a look.
Nothing. :y.........they look as dry as a nun's fanny to me. ;)
3.00 p.m...........and I'll know for sure.
All dried up then , make sure the mot man dont spray his magic oil can over them .. thats what they use to do then blame it on magic pixies ::) ;D
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She had an advisory last year for 'rear shocks slightly weeping'... :-\
I've just removed the wheels and taken a look.
Nothing. :y.........they look as dry as a nun's fanny to me. ;)
3.00 p.m...........and I'll know for sure.
All dried up then , make sure the mot man dont spray his magic oil can over them .. thats what they use to do then blame it on magic pixies ::) ;D
If it fails on the rear shocks I shall want to see evidence. :y
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Sure it will be fine ;) Check you number plate lights ..something we tend to forget . My brake light bulb decided to pack up on the way to the mot last time as well >:(
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Right then. It's a twenty-five minute drive to the M.O.T centre, so I'm off. :y
Positive thinking, Mr Opti. ;)
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Good luck :y
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Italian tune up for 25 minutes ;)