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General Discussion Area / Re: Dead Person
« on: Today at 20:58:38 »
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General Car Chat / Re: Nissan Cumquot
« on: Today at 20:45:20 »
Manifold finally freed. Had to split the turbo to allow something vaguely resembling access having first dropped the cat.
Damn thing has fought every time I looked at it, but...
Head is now off
Block is true, head less so. Got a 0.013mm crown centred between #2 and 3. Both cylinders spotless which is itself a bit of a clue. Need to research to see if that distortion is acceptable (obviously from the evidence presented, it isn't).
Also, there was an as yet unidentified plastic piece in the block adjacent to #1. From the shape of the machining of the water jacket, it belongs there but from the state of the piece, it is melted.
Damn thing has fought every time I looked at it, but...
Head is now off
Block is true, head less so. Got a 0.013mm crown centred between #2 and 3. Both cylinders spotless which is itself a bit of a clue. Need to research to see if that distortion is acceptable (obviously from the evidence presented, it isn't).
Also, there was an as yet unidentified plastic piece in the block adjacent to #1. From the shape of the machining of the water jacket, it belongs there but from the state of the piece, it is melted.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: Today at 20:37:18 »Never been to Heathrow before but understand your point, my visit will be to collect GF from T5 and plan to park up so she can find me. (Thinking what 3 words would serve us proud) She fancies a C class so maybe an E class may help to change her mind and get my choice instead of hers.Like I said, I would never buy a car from them, but it's handy for trying various makes/models.
The dealer in Sheffield I think was the place I visited when they 1st opened (Maybe as a different company) didn't like the was I was herded over to see how much fiance they could screw out of me. but then maybe all dealers are the same.
Have bought a car from Europa in Sheffield and would recommend them from that experience.
Also, re T5, you can use the park and ride for collecting/dropping off free for 29 minutes.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: Today at 14:51:34 »
https://www.bigmotoringworld.co.uk/used-cars/
They have a site in Sheffield and whilst they don't necessarily have any estates or Superbs in stock they do have much of your wishlist in stock for convenient comparison. I wouldn't buy from them, but they're perfect for window shopping.
They have a site in Sheffield and whilst they don't necessarily have any estates or Superbs in stock they do have much of your wishlist in stock for convenient comparison. I wouldn't buy from them, but they're perfect for window shopping.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: Today at 14:30:50 »At the end of the day I think it will come down to the comfort.And possibly Sat Nav if you think Heathrow and Lundun are the same place
Planned one route, Sheffield, London, Birmingham back home some 360 miles but maybe sitting waiting in London (Heathrow) and 6.5 hours driving, 60 MPG or better would be nice.
So still no rush. Plus age maybe easier access in and out for car maybe puts the SUV's higher on the list.
Joking aside 60mpg + SUV = fantasy...
You'll die of boredom long before it gets close.
Also, ease of access is a customer consideration. Being sat in the back of a jacked up Golf (aka Tiguan) for 6.5 hours may not be conducive to passenger comfort.
Our opinion is just that, opinion. They only way you're going to be able to answer the question is by going and looking. Find a suitable Car Giant type place and try anything that might be a candidate. Then buy it from somewhere else.
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General Car Chat / Re: PHEV
« on: Today at 12:00:15 »
The only Q that could reasonably be considered a true estate is the Q7. Similarly the X5/7 but only because they're all the size of a house.
Kodiak better value than a Tiguan.
On your list, Skoda over Audi... Why pay a premium for what is essentially the same thing.
Mercedes E for all round practicality and durability/longevity.
5 Series for driving.
That said, considering the ambiguity of the whole proposal, whichever one you can get for the least amount of money*
In which case, I very much doubt that you'll better this: https://www.thetaxicentre.com/new-taxi-sales/skoda/superb/se-technology/296471/skoda-superb-1.5-tsi-e-tec-se-technology-5dr-dsg-petrol-estate/
* I know that it's irrelevant on paper because it's a business expense, but you want to be on the hook for as little as possible until you can buy it outright.
Kodiak better value than a Tiguan.
On your list, Skoda over Audi... Why pay a premium for what is essentially the same thing.
Mercedes E for all round practicality and durability/longevity.
5 Series for driving.
That said, considering the ambiguity of the whole proposal, whichever one you can get for the least amount of money*
In which case, I very much doubt that you'll better this: https://www.thetaxicentre.com/new-taxi-sales/skoda/superb/se-technology/296471/skoda-superb-1.5-tsi-e-tec-se-technology-5dr-dsg-petrol-estate/
* I know that it's irrelevant on paper because it's a business expense, but you want to be on the hook for as little as possible until you can buy it outright.
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Omega General Help / Re: Door card handle 3d model
« on: Today at 00:29:50 »
I guess that's subjective. But if you took the time, effort and knowledge to create it, what value would you place on such a thing?
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Omega General Help / Re: Door card handle 3d model
« on: Yesterday at 17:19:39 »
Ah, the crux of the issue...
You want the file but aren't prepared to pay for someone to have put the time and effort into making it.
Sounds like you have three choices...
1. Pay up.
2. Buy another set of door cards.
3. Learn how to do it yourself.
There's a fourth option, but as you asked the question, not doing it isn't on the table.
You want the file but aren't prepared to pay for someone to have put the time and effort into making it.
Sounds like you have three choices...
1. Pay up.
2. Buy another set of door cards.
3. Learn how to do it yourself.
There's a fourth option, but as you asked the question, not doing it isn't on the table.
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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: Yesterday at 09:10:26 »Finally got around to looking at the Chrysler again.Always a good feeling
And actually managed to fix the issue
Time to get all the covers and trays put back, then prepped for an MOT/sale
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Omega General Help / Re: Photos of this Old Thread
« on: 19 April 2025, 16:33:01 »
Hopefully you used the ACTUAL timing lock kit. This includes, not entirely surprisingly, a crank locking tool.
If you didn't then you run a reasonable chance of it going bang when you start it. That said if you didn't remove the cam.covers, you're already looking at re doing the cam seals.
If you didn't then you run a reasonable chance of it going bang when you start it. That said if you didn't remove the cam.covers, you're already looking at re doing the cam seals.
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Omega General Help / Re: Diff ratio. How to identify.
« on: 19 April 2025, 16:30:04 »
The basic ratio options are listed in Haynes.
If I remember when I get back home, I will have a rummage.
If I remember when I get back home, I will have a rummage.
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General Car Chat / Re: Mercedes S500 Ongoing "Project Upgrade"
« on: 19 April 2025, 16:28:33 »Ta,.I will look into thatThe S Class doesn't like it when you change the date, but it will keep whatever time you set it to.
Satellite rollover release 423 fixes this
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General Discussion Area / Re: Common sense prevails
« on: 19 April 2025, 16:27:34 »What a transphobic forum. You all need to be more understanding, like wot I am.I suppose you become more understanding when you start pooing the bed...
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General Discussion Area / Re: Common sense prevails
« on: 19 April 2025, 12:28:25 »When you’re born you are what you are. You or anyone else can’t change that you’re just one of two cock or fanny.The thing is that isn't strictly true. It's a quirk of nature, but there's the odd rare discrepancy. Yes you have a greater chance of winning the Euro millions four weeks in a row, but there's a.chance of being born as a combination.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Common sense prevails
« on: 19 April 2025, 11:06:18 »
Unfortunately, hairy arsed blokes in a dress is alot closer to the reality than women transitioning the other way even in an industry as image conscious as mine. I have flown with three transitioned men... One is the most elegant creature you could set eyes on, who has a reputation for seducing men just to see the look on their faces when she tells them. Afterwards. Another was just a normal down to earth eastern European with a different approach. And the third was an ex copper and first impression was."who do you do you think you're trying to fool?" Unfortunately nothing subsequently revised that impression.. and I strongly believe that person is only the way they are to create problems.
And your last sentence makes no sense. Surely by defining a person's gender legally by their gender of birth works both ways, no pun intended.
And your last sentence makes no sense. Surely by defining a person's gender legally by their gender of birth works both ways, no pun intended.