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  1. dr_broon
    What a journey you've been on there! Can't believe what happened with the lock up. Glad you're sorted now though and it's looking like it's going to be a belter - looking forward to seeing how it turns out
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    Yes, been a while since I've had to change one of those... (touch wood). Not a bad job to do though.
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    I didn't get round to disconnecting my battery before putting the car to sleep for the winter, but took it out for a spin on new year's day as it had been too warm for grit and we'd had loads of rain since the last time the gritters were out, so thought it was safe. Couldn't believe that it started on the second try - like you say, normally struggles after a week of being sat.
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    That's a neat solution is that Jake. Also, just noticed the foam tool/jack holder in the hatch is different to the deck - the deck one sits in the spare wheel. Quite like the one in the hatch there. Exciting stuff for the engine swap mate!
  5. dr_broon
    Wow that looks so clean and tidy! Proper low miler as well. Oh, and.. Keep us updated with the story
  6. dr_broon
    Nice one - good to have a bit rant! I'd been hanging on for a report from the garage that did the work, but it never landed (must give them another chase), but I'll just pull something together myself.
  7. dr_broon
    I went to start mine last weekend when it was freezing, and couldn't even get the key in the lock cos of the ice. Just went back in the house where it was warm.
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    This is on my to do list for while I'm off over Christmas - been meaning to do it since getting all the work done. I'm going to go for a £10k valuation which I know is well over the market value (now), but it's also well less than what has went into the chassis, and I've got plenty of progress pics of all the work being done. That's what I'm going to ask for anyway - shy bairns get nee cake. Can't believe you got a quote of £250! You'd get more from a scrappy!
  9. dr_broon
    They are! It felt great to be using the deck how it used to be - quickly chuck the camping gear in the boot on a Friday and have a weekend camping without military planning. Rarely get to see underneath, so thought I'd take a pic while there was a bit of bling on show
  10. dr_broon
    Aye.. Like a more rugged looking deck. Just noticed the interior is quite different as well, not least having a pair of subs in the boot instead of those stupid roof speakers, but also a dash that looks like it would work with that ek double din option.
  11. dr_broon
    Just saw this linked on Facebook... Never seen or heard of one before... https://www.japaneseclassics.com/vehicle/1996-honda-orthia-wagon/ Has a B20 lump
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    Don't worry mate, I live up in the hills a wee bit and we had a frost that night. Yeah, love minidiscs... Just came too late and got trumped by mp3s. The headunit is about right for the age of the car... I had it in my eg way back when.
  13. dr_broon
    Really small update today.. My minidisc headunit had stopped reading discs, so I replaced it today. With another one exactly the same And why is there so little space behind the radio Also, the gritter was out early in the week, so that's that for the winter.. Battery disconnected... Goodnight.
  14. dr_broon
    That's a cool way to do it then, bet it was a good road trip. Have seen soon crazy vids of stuff on the ring.. Would be nice to have it to yourself though
  15. dr_broon
    Nice! Bet that was mint at the ring. Would love to tick that one off, but think I'd be too scared of trashing the deck these days Sounds like the build is almost there mate - nice one. Bet you can't wait to get it all up and running and mapped.
  16. dr_broon
    I worry when I need to leave my car on a hill. Always leave it in gear but still don't trust it Hope you get it sorted out okay.
  17. dr_broon
    Looking good. Like that strut brace as well. Nightmare on the incident though... The curse of the honda handbrake strikes again!
  18. dr_broon
    Nice one
  19. dr_broon
    That's as good a test as any that's for sure!
  20. dr_broon
    Need them with all that grunt!
  21. dr_broon
    Not many grooves to be seen on them bad boys.. Guessing they're for track duties
  22. dr_broon
    Just remembered about the ombudsman for garages - might be worth looking into https://www.themotorombudsman.org/knowledge-base/what-should-i-do-if-im-unhappy-with-the-garages-work-on-my-car All about reasonable due skill and care - which should be easy to prove they haven't done that Don't know what would be more hassle - this or going to court.
  23. dr_broon
    Nice. See that it was at mallory Park this year.. Might keep my eyes peeled for where it is next year.. Could be worth a visit.
  24. dr_broon
    Nice one
  25. dr_broon
    Nice selection of parts to be fitted there chief. Also, some cool looking motors in the background there.. Love pushing the m as a retro classic
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