I've done something stupid...

I've done something stupid...

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MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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when I took the car to the garage, it was touch and go whether I had enough petrol.

So when I picked it up, they'd test driven it and also ran it on the ramp for half an hour.

So it had fumes in and thats it.

So to cut a long story short, I had to fill up on the way home.

With 'regular' 95 RON.

From a supermarket

I feel so dirty.

But i only put £5 in and then topped up with optimax ASAP!

Mr E

21,634 posts

260 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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pmsl.....

Should never run a car out though. Theres often a while bunch of crap at the bottom of the tank that you don't want through the engine....

tuttle

3,427 posts

238 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Do'nt worry,you won't go to auto hell or any thing

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Mr E said:
pmsl.....

Should never run a car out though. Theres often a while bunch of crap at the bottom of the tank that you don't want through the engine....


Yeah I know, I wasnt expecting them to take it on a test drive using muchos boostios, and then run it on the ramps for ages!

Turns out I've got a boost leak....which is nice, cause I'll get even more power when thats fixed!

tuttle

3,427 posts

238 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Its prolly a good Idea not to have much gas in the tank.Every time I take the car to the garage,it comes back empty.No matter how much was in the tank when I arrived.

KITT

5,339 posts

242 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Mr E said:
Should never run a car out though. Theres often a while bunch of crap at the bottom of the tank that you don't want through the engine....
True, but that's why we have cheap, replaceable fuel filters

Hughesie2

12,573 posts

283 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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MrFlibbles said:



Turns out I've got a boost leak....which is nice, cause I'll get even more power when thats fixed!



Trick is to keep ya foot in on the twisties, Pussy, so you reckon you'll keep up with the SLK next time
BTW the postie delivered me a pressie this morning from you !!

Cheers mate !

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Hughesie2 said:

MrFlibbles said:



Turns out I've got a boost leak....which is nice, cause I'll get even more power when thats fixed!




Trick is to keep ya foot in on the twisties, Pussy, so you reckon you'll keep up with the SLK next time
BTW the postie delivered me a pressie this morning from you !!

Cheers mate !


120 round a wet bend? New undercrackers please!

BigGee

505 posts

256 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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tuttle said:
Its prolly a good Idea not to have much gas in the tank.Every time I take the car to the garage,it comes back empty.No matter how much was in the tank when I arrived.


Ditto, one time I picked my car up it smelled of fish and chips.

Used my car the food van did you?

turbo-tastic

973 posts

245 months

Thursday 3rd February 2005
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Back in my Saxo days, my car came back from servicing/repairs/MOT with hardly any fuel at all, and they never even cleaned it.
But the old giffer with his xantia gets his delivered, fully valeted, cos his service was free!!

That why I like Rogue's idea of having a webcam, so you can wacth what they are up to.

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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turbo-tastic said:


That why I like Rogue's idea of having a webcam, so you can wacth what they are up to.


Its a great idea isn't it?

Rogue Cam

When they move to their new property they will have two lifts, and two cams - labelled up "Bay 7" and "Bay 14" so they look like a huge operation!

Hughesie2

12,573 posts

283 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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MrFlibbles said:


120 round a wet bend? New undercrackers please!


Thought you smelt a bit funny

Hates_

778 posts

254 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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MrFlibbles said:
Its a great idea isn't it?

Rogue Cam
Thats brilliant!!!!!

turbo-tastic

973 posts

245 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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MrFlibbles said:

When they move to their new property


When are they planning on moving? Its going to be very, very handy for me.

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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shortly, within a month i think. I'll ask matt next week.

turbo-tastic

973 posts

245 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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Thats what I like to hear.
Especially if my current plan happens, a 3S-GTE specialist that close would be a godsend.

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,692 posts

284 months

Friday 4th February 2005
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turbo-tastic said:
Thats what I like to hear.
Especially if my current plan happens, a 3S-GTE specialist that close would be a godsend.


Hmmmmm? Do tell...

turbo-tastic

973 posts

245 months

Saturday 5th February 2005
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I cant reveal too much (because I probably wont go ahead with it), but it envolves 2 more GT4's (of varying ages/specs).
One for everyday, and one for track/tinkering.
But it may also envolve selling the Carlos Sainz

I am in the process of deciding what to do, have a couple of test drives planned, and a quick budget to sort out. Then all will be revealed.

Who said over 300bhp lightweight trackday car???