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 cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
 26th Jul 2025 9:01am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
| "minilite" style wheels were a massive add-on in period so don't look out of place IMO.......... |
| MOT upcoming - should I be worried? |
90 Dreamer
25th Jul 2025 10:13am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 7 · Views: 376 · Subject: MOT upcoming - should I be worried? |
| they won't fail on a "cosmetic" issue but obviously if they are corrosion compromised then for your own safety as well as MOT's then they need to be correct |
| A hospital stay with our daughter |
90 Dreamer
15th Jul 2025 8:51pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 768 · Subject: A hospital stay with our daughter |
Wow, really sorry to read this but good to hear things are improving and sure puts other issues into perspective……
Please take time for yourself as I know well how hard things can take their to ... |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
13th Jul 2025 8:50am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
| Quite a few lately…..early 90’s Renault 5, mk5 Escort, 60’s Chevy pick-up and Rover 214 to list a couple….. |
| chassis/crossmember replacement Edinburgh area |
90 Dreamer
2nd Jul 2025 8:44am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 1067 · Subject: chassis/crossmember replacement Edinburgh area |
| unless they were enthusiast owned then it will have been treat no differently to any other vehicle..... |
| " DEFENDER PUMA 2.4 Power Loss and Injectors problem |
90 Dreamer
26th Jun 2025 4:08pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 426 · Subject: " DEFENDER PUMA 2.4 Power Loss and Injectors problem |
| sounds like you had a totally dead cell that was not allowing the current from the alternator to recharge the battery........ |
| Future values |
90 Dreamer
26th Jun 2025 2:05pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1508 · Subject: Future values |
| except in a few exceptions, I would expect that like most modern mass produced cars they will simply fall away, much as the modern'ish RR and Disco have........ |
| Interesting content |
90 Dreamer
25th Jun 2025 4:15pm
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Forum: Site News & Feedback · Replies: 8 · Views: 548 · Subject: Interesting content |
intrigued what your search parameters were??   |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
25th Jun 2025 8:49am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
| Mat Oxley has an interesting book called "Speed: The One Genuinely Modern Pleasure" which covers up to the start of the 2nd WW, and pretty much every thing that is done is just so left field ... |
| 2.2 excessive fuel consumption? |
90 Dreamer
22nd Jun 2025 12:21pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 530 · Subject: 2.2 excessive fuel consumption? |
I found when I first purchased mine that trying to drive it like the more dailied Transporter it made a big difference in use / cruise speed….
Sitting at 70-75 then it struggled to get low 20’s m ... |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
16th Jun 2025 9:11am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
there was a massive variation on the display field..........Datsun 260z, at least 3x Ford pop hot rods, Landrover series camper, Manta, most Fords of some description, Lotus, etc, etc..........  |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
15th Jun 2025 1:16pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
| Many around first thing this morning all seemingly heading to the annual Beamish Run - variety of vintage / classic bikes and cars….. |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
90 Dreamer
14th Jun 2025 9:10am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 705 · Views: 104275 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
| coming out of the Freeman back onto the Jesmond / Coast Road and sat at the lights alongside a stunning Red mk1 Golf...........looked better than new!! |
| Ingenium 3.0 D |
90 Dreamer
9th Jun 2025 2:38pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 13 · Views: 1480 · Subject: Ingenium 3.0 D |
service intervals are only so extended simply because it keeps the leasing cost low during warranty...........
if you think it has anything to do with longevity then I have a bridge to sell you : ... |
| LR Approved Used with After-Market Alloys |
90 Dreamer
3rd Jun 2025 2:13pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1438 · Subject: LR Approved Used with After-Market Alloys |
| same as having a "space saver" if the spare wheel is the same rolling radius as the road wheels than its no issue......... |
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