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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 2, 2024 12:01:00 GMT
Not so simple
The Saab was put up on a ramp and checked. Toe in and camber on all 4 wheels
Rear camber so far out it needs shims, which they can't do
Next stop Saab specialist
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Post by MartinT on Feb 2, 2024 14:07:49 GMT
Yikes - starting to get expensive now, which I know you expected.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 5, 2024 7:09:08 GMT
First 86/BRZ meeting of the year. A good assortment of cars with a couple of the new generation GR86, as well as the usual guest Corvette and 370Z. A wet day and hard to keep the car clean. Blackbushe Airport is due for massive redevelopment so we're not sure how long our much loved venue will continue to host car meetings.  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 5, 2024 16:29:19 GMT
Yikes - starting to get expensive now, which I know you expected. No reply yet from Two Stroke to Turbo I'll find a more local answer It is of course a 22 year old car Spend is dwarfed by what the kids spend on their cars Step son still waiting for the £4000 steering rack for the Jag to come into the country |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 5, 2024 19:22:20 GMT
Spend is dwarfed by what the kids spend on their cars LOL - that's me! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 5, 2024 20:00:31 GMT
Spend is dwarfed by what the kids spend on their cars LOL - that's me! Plus they change them often - on tick |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 5, 2024 20:04:38 GMT
Plus they change them often - on tick You've got me there. I have the car I wanted and I'm keeping it. A VERY few cars could pull me away, in order: Lexus LFA (dream on), Honda NSX, Alpine A110 S, possibly a Porsche Cayman S. All do-able except the Lexus, but that's about it. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 5, 2024 21:25:06 GMT
Plus they change them often - on tick You've got me there. I have the car I wanted and I'm keeping it. A VERY few cars could pull me away, in order: Lexus LFA (dream on), Honda NSX, Alpine A110 S, possibly a Porsche Cayman S. All do-able except the Lexus, but that's about it. Whenever they get a sensible car I think they may now have got the message - then they get something utterly different and usually not clever. The old phrases have gone, HP, Never never, tick replaced by PFP or whatever, lease and maybe others They are *borrowing money* The car is the end product If I wanted a car now my first choice would be a Saab 9000, 9-5 Estate but they are a bit old so I'm glad I don't have to choose. Hatch, medium or big or medium-big estate |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 6, 2024 11:58:32 GMT
Friend of mine was telling me that a lot of students expect their parents to provide a car nowadays! Glad my son is more sensible. Can't imagine the insurance costs. We've all got to brace ourselves for big rises this year.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 6, 2024 12:10:10 GMT
Surprise
I would have expected students generally would not want a car
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2024 12:50:16 GMT
My son lives in Bristol and doesn't want a car. Sensible considering how much it would cost him. He walks a lot and uses Uber or trains for longer distances.
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Post by rfan8312 on Feb 6, 2024 13:00:03 GMT
Over the years I've watched videos many times about the Porsche Carrera GT.
And this bizarre little beast called the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Do you guys know anything about these, or know anybody who drives them?
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2024 13:58:54 GMT
So rare in the UK that I'm not sure I've ever seen either.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 6, 2024 19:37:54 GMT
Maserati SUV (an oxymoron ?) was featured in the TV series Mr and Mrs Smith
Assumed it was rebadged something or other
No, Maserati actually, really make an SUV
Price range £80k odd to £170,000
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2024 20:01:36 GMT
No, Maserati actually, really make an SUV If it's as reliable as their other cars it'll spend more time at the garage than on the road. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 30, 2024 21:01:44 GMT
For me, the few which really stand out on the road are the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT86, Mazda MX-5, Nissan 370Z and the mighty GT-R, Lotus Elise and relatives, Lexus LFA, Porsche Cayman. Well, I can't and never will have a Lexus LFA. However, after reading up on and watching The Lexus LC500 in action, I think my object of next lust has crystallised into something real. Give me a couple of years and watch this space.   |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 31, 2024 12:56:32 GMT
Yikes - starting to get expensive now, which I know you expected. No reply yet from Two Stroke to Turbo I'll find a more local answer It is of course a 22 year old car Spend is dwarfed by what the kids spend on their cars Step son still waiting for the £4000 steering rack for the Jag to come into the country Sorted Rear shocks were shot. Replaced and front tracking sorted £484 Including loan car £25 Sound a bit much ? |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 31, 2024 14:29:45 GMT
Not really Mike, I paid similar for my Mazda last year.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 31, 2024 15:12:13 GMT
Oh good. Seemed a bit high to me
The £25 for a loaner is great. As many days as you want, any mileage, just fill the tank up to where it was when you took it
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Post by MartinT on Mar 31, 2024 16:27:59 GMT
No, that's par for the course.
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