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    Amazing

    Amazing
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    As Dave has said. If the tracking was out on that...

    As Dave has said. If the tracking was out on that side you would normally see some irregular on the opposite side as well due to the rear slightly crabbing in relation to the front.
    I suffered this...
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    awesome build. great to watch.

    awesome build. great to watch.
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    Much more interesting than most tv resto programs.

    Much more interesting than most tv resto programs.
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    Very interesting project. Keep us up to date...

    Very interesting project. Keep us up to date please.
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    My dashcam is plugged into the rear seat cigar...

    My dashcam is plugged into the rear seat cigar lighter which comes on and off with the ignition. If the power is cut due to an accident then the camera should continue on its own power surely. If not...
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    I took the grill apart and only wrapped the metal...

    I took the grill apart and only wrapped the metal parts. The badge was the hardest part and is now starting to pull and wrinkle. The hot weather has caused it to lift on the surround in places but it...
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    I had some paint for a Mondeo mixed at Halfords...

    I had some paint for a Mondeo mixed at Halfords and it was a brilliant match. Cost about £16 a can though. It was put into an aerosol can but you could have it in a can if you wanted to use a spray...
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    Dechromed front grill

    Just had my first attempt at wrapping and dechromed my grill. Not the easiest thing to start with but results are pretty good. I'm about 95% satisfied as there are some small creases on the corners...
  10. Thread: Towing

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    Could be uneven tyre pressures, but possibly...

    Could be uneven tyre pressures, but possibly unbalanced wheels or buckled wheel or tyre not sitting properly.
    It could also be a dry towball as that can produce some strange effects and noises,...
  11. Yes I believe MEK is the same stuff. It should...

    Yes I believe MEK is the same stuff.
    It should be available from modelshops in small bottles.
    Not sure if acetone will work.
  12. Carr's Butanone solvent melts some plastics. It...

    Carr's Butanone solvent melts some plastics. It is highly volatile and extremely inflammable.
    Used by modellers to fuse plastic kits together.
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    AsI stated originally in response to first...

    AsI stated originally in response to first question.
  14. Thread: Air filter

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    The maf on the merc is straight after the airbox...

    The maf on the merc is straight after the airbox after a ninety degree turn, about 25 cms possibly.
    I have two filters in the standard airbox which sits above the engine with a box on each side. Its...
  15. Thread: Air filter

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    I have run my Merc C320 petrol with twin properly...

    I have run my Merc C320 petrol with twin properly oiled K & N filters for over 60000 miles with no MAF problems whatsoever.
    Also my old Vectra and my E30 BMW and others in the past.
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    The Economy pressure for Phase 3 is 260kPa or 38...

    The Economy pressure for Phase 3 is 260kPa or 38 psi. front and rear.
    This is from the handbook and door shut.
    I run my car on these pressures when doing lots of short local runs where optimum...
  17. Thread: Re-chroming

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    Possibly cheaper to buy replacements from...

    Possibly cheaper to buy replacements from specialist than to have it rechromed, just a thought.
    Which model Jaguar?
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    I have frequently towed with both manual and auto...

    I have frequently towed with both manual and auto Toyota RAV 4s 2.2 diesels for a local charity I do volunteer driving for. The trailer is as large as a caravan and is 4wheeled and relatively heavy....
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    The car as standard was 185 and now I think its...

    The car as standard was 185 and now I think its around 215. Was fitted before I had car so I have no specs as such. The mid range torque and the acceleration from standstill is amazing for such a...
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    Matt cockpit spray is available for this purpose....

    Matt cockpit spray is available for this purpose. Used to use it regularly on an omega estate that previous owner had covered interior plastics with masses of cockpit shine almost making it unusable...
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    My cars Spec is 2008 D5 SE Auto with Polestar....

    My cars Spec is 2008 D5 SE Auto with Polestar.
    Just reached 50K miles.
    I would love to lower it with Eibach springs as I did to my merc with brilliant results but I have to be practical.
    I use it...
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    Refurbished alloys

    I refurbished my alloys last weekend in satin black.
    Thought you might like to see finished job. Car is filthy by the way, not been washed since returning from Scotland.
    Andy 30995
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    Kumho tyres are not regarded as a cheap brand and...

    Kumho tyres are not regarded as a cheap brand and can be found on various new cars including BMWs.
    I have used them on various cars without problems.
    Its always a good idea to find a reputable...
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    Yes The car was very grubby as had just returned...

    Yes The car was very grubby as had just returned from Scotland in the first rain for days and still is tbh been too busy to get it cleaned and your right the hubs and calipers will need some cleaning...
  25. Well done. Its brilliant. I've been a volunteer...

    Well done. Its brilliant. I've been a volunteer driver for the trust for over ten years and help with the set up every year. I hope to have something fast enough soon to drive it myself though I have...
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