johndglynn
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You sometimes see the teardrop shape jets on later 86/87 cars - I guess they are hangovers - but the round ones are more common the later you go. This '87 930 sold by Artcurial in Jan had roundies - I am slightly obsessed by this car:
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The Government wants OUR advice on preserving classic cars!
johndglynn replied to SurlySurdi's topic in Impact Bumping
I have been having running battles with DVLA customers on this and pushing people towards their MPs, the historic vehicles group and cross party transport committee in Westminster. Good that something is happening as it is a massive shit show. That said, the consultation is way too narrow. Re-registering original vehicles that have fallen off the register is a major issue. They just send young people or idiots out who have no idea what they are looking at and the cars are stuck on Q plates at best. -
Really - wow. I once worked with a fashion/advertising/fine art photographer who had started in F1 but she packed it in to go to fashion school. She had no money through college but also had a Carrera RS.
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It definitely is - thank you for being you!
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I love that we can always count on WC for a "here's a profoundly traumatic episode that we had a good laugh about" story That time I nearly died That other time I nearly died That time I claustrophobised myself in the name of decent stonework That time I willingly drove to a war zone etc 🤣 Tea Boy stop poking and get the Lanoguard out LOL
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I heard on The Race this week that Wheatley aspired to a team principal role somewhere. He is a big Porsche guy, bought a car from Tuthills before I stepped down as the media person and had lots of cars from JZM while I was there too.
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I remember writing my first column for Total 911 back in 2003/4. Was very different back then! Phil Raby was a great editor to work for - I owe him some credit for my career since.
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My first track day was at Cadwell Park in the snow in my Gordini Turbo. Suffice to say I sat it out! Long time ago. Definitely was a trek and a half from south London - stayed in Louth the night before.
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Yeah proper MI5 style
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So Adrian is offski! Exciting times ahead. Love that the press release says "thanks to my friend and manager, Eddie Jordan." Those two have been plotting this for months over copious amounts of Jody Scheckter's mindblowing whiskey down in Cape Town. Newey recently had a new yacht delivered also - maybe he will just drop off the radar now. I doubt it.
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You will be surprised how easy hot and cold works. I used the technique on this steering head bearing: bearing in the freezer for half an hour and heating the top yoke for 5 mins with a heat gun. I have a small two-ring electric hob also for heating bigger parts like hub assemblies or gearbox casings.
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Often what feels like fuel can be ignition. Have you got a spare coil you can check? Maybe check timing? Dizzy cap and rotor? Plug lead interference?
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What about tigging it up? Get a welder to look at it?
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It already is - working a treat in the SC. Much better than the bare component data suggests. Has taken a while to both find the right item and be able to buy it as a boutique manufacturer as it is usually only sold in the hundreds of thousands. Jonny is just an out-and-out Jack Russell when it comes to his ideas and never lets go of his instincts towards improvements. A legend!
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Embracing my F1 fantasies I think Newey could do Ferrari; he has spoken a few times about missed opportunities there. I don't know anyone who loves cars but doesn't have some fascination with Enzo's story. All of us are driven by a narrative - it's how we have evolved. Working in Italy long term has something about it and Newey spends lots of time down in South Africa so he is not glued to England. That said I would love to see Ferrari beating the rest on its own and not just buying in the Silver (Haired) Bullet.
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Bravo Tea Boy. Your devotion to this definitely invites some self enquiry - 'how can I stay on my projects also'. Currently my projects are all digital but people getting things done in the garage is always powerful to see.
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Don't forget there is also a technical forum for all Classic Retrofit kit. I don't see how anyone could charge a week to fit this kit - it is really not that complicated. Hardest part for me would be finding a Windows laptop. You also need an air con guy who can do what they are told as many do it arse about face but Jonny will also gas it up for you if needs be. The Gen 2 blower is mega, that and a dual condenser is excellent. Currently testing a heat pump in Jonny's SC and that is the next major game changer. Run the car on headers and have a warm cabin too. Expect the heat pump system to launch towards the end of the year after the usual intense R&D.
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Sounds pretty good to me 👍🏻
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Strong Money for an Oak Green SC Coupe on Collecting Cars
johndglynn replied to Chrisox's topic in Impact Bumper Cars
Yes I did - bless him he was a cool dude. I don't speak much Italian yet and he spoke no English but still had the craic.
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This is so juicy - love it. Come on Adrian. He was on a couple of Formula for Success (DC/EJ) podcasts last month and clearly is led by where the fun is.
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Cool! I love those. I figured it replaced the 4R. My 80-Series Cruiser might also be the thing I would keep until last.
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This is a very common thing with buyers I talk to - any colour except red or white. The UK tends to prefer dark metallics. I definitely prefer anything that emphasises the contrast to the black rubber bits hence I prefer pretty bright colours. But the market is still in quite short supply so condition tends to come first.
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Strong Money for an Oak Green SC Coupe on Collecting Cars
johndglynn replied to Chrisox's topic in Impact Bumper Cars
Your car is much nicer. This was well dear given the issues. You can buy cars in Germany cheaper than this and Germany is the nuthouse of all 911 prices. Agreed it is mental. Just back from Italy looking at a car for a client. Well worth the cost to inspect as took £5k off it and it was already well priced. -
OK i have gone back many pages and can't find anything on an FJ Cruiser in this topic. What's the score?
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You can just dust a guide coat over it - light coat of satin black will help you see what's going on. Will sand off easily. It already looks pretty good to me...
