Cars Christmas

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Neil.D

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2,878 posts

213 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Being the credit crunch, everyone is moaning about having no money, buisnesses are going under, homes reposessed and ohhhhh the Euro....
I am just making sure no one forgets their cars this Christmas and buys them a present. Times like these can be hard on the P+J's.

Mine has had a interim oil change and is getting all 4 wheels refurbed back to factory finish. Also gong to get a couple of 'Oh the wife did it' dings taken out.

So what are you getting yours?

Thejimreaper

3,178 posts

212 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Just fitted a Milltek backbox and had a handsfree kit fitted. Jess is not getting any presents this year. Maybe i might get her a satsuma with some cloves stuck in it or something else equally as cheap.

Poledriver

28,797 posts

201 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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TVR getting new suspension, brakes, interior, ECU and induction.
MG getting service, broken light replaced and MOT
200BRM getting new exhaust system and induction.

They are giving me....pleasure driving, and a greatly reduced bank balance frown!

Soton Pug

374 posts

202 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Mine is getting another 20mm off the front, some manifold rap to stop me melting on it, a really good clean and polish, a full tank of v power and a bloody good hiding for christmas, what more could a sports car (ha!) want?

ironictwist

7,127 posts

212 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Shogun - New starter motor, interior valet & cheap set of off road tyres to go laning!

Astra - A good run around as it needs a decent run

328 - New disc & then once I've got a pair of bonnet lifts, a new O/S/F wing resprayed, a little bit of work done on the bootlid to remove the rust scab then I'm actually 100% done on it. Only took me a year & god knows how much cash :/

& a garage for all of them to take turns in smile


chr55y

1,945 posts

194 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Our cars will be lucky if they even get a wash let alone anything else

minimatt1967

17,212 posts

213 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Mine will be getting an oil change and a bloody good clean the O/H has been using it and it is fecking disgusting inside and out!

Her Astra got a new back box today and what a pig of a job that was rolleyes

scratchchin I'm surprised your not going for some stealth paint and some anti camera number plates Neil smile

ironictwist

7,127 posts

212 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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minimatt1967 said:
scratchchin I'm surprised your not going for some stealth paint and some anti camera number plates Neil smile
roflrofl

JSS 911

1,815 posts

218 months

Friday 12th December 2008
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Just had a dreaded major service , plus the variotronic timing solenoid valve, plug tubes, 2x ignition coils , cat bracket and supports ,still need a new pair of tyres up front , clutch is getting heavy ,rear main oil seal weeping and the A/C needs charging at best £££££££££££££££ bah humbug a Christmas present , it will get a good thrashing , just need one of those cloaking devices first biggrin

GKP

15,099 posts

248 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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My whizzy car will be getting a new tax disc, although that's more of a New Years Day present.

LukeBird

17,170 posts

216 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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My humble little car has just had a full service, cambelt change and not quite 200 miles ago, new front tyres.
All it needs now is a good clean as it is disgustingly filthy!

Hobzy

1,271 posts

218 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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A new tax disc Boo, and a new seat of goretex gloves and Hein Gericke Goretex jacket for me so I can take her out a bit more Hurrah!

Justin-W

1,091 posts

231 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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Think mines had enought this year, might get some new door cards and work on the interior trim after new year. But we'll see.

zed sump

3,140 posts

244 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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JSS 911 said:
...,rear main oil seal weeping ...
sure the leak's not coming from inside the sump, down the bolt threads John? mine's seeping in that area and is apparently a regular occurrence. sealant bought ready to sort, but not urgent...

JSS 911

1,815 posts

218 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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zed sump said:
JSS 911 said:
...,rear main oil seal weeping ...
sure the leak's not coming from inside the sump, down the bolt threads John? mine's seeping in that area and is apparently a regular occurrence. sealant bought ready to sort, but not urgent...
Common fault with the pork Pete will get fixed when the clutch gets changed

Karlos69

900 posts

196 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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Well as I'm getting a new car next week, that's kind of the Xmas present sorted. I suppose I'll treat it to subtle PH sticker just so it doesn't feel left out.

minimatt1967

17,212 posts

213 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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Karlos69 said:
Well as I'm getting a new car next week, that's kind of the Xmas present sorted. I suppose I'll treat it to subtle PH sticker just so it doesn't feel left out.
scratchchin What was your final choice then M5, biggrin

ironictwist

7,127 posts

212 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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Karlos69 said:
Well as I'm getting a new car next week, that's kind of the Xmas present sorted. I suppose I'll treat it to subtle PH sticker just so it doesn't feel left out.
Enlighten us all! What did you plump for?

darrencollins

665 posts

201 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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I'm hoping someone will buy my car so I can buy myself a new (maybe 2) car/s for Christmas... Having real trouble shifting the V6 right now.- market is dead.

Neil.D

Original Poster:

2,878 posts

213 months

Saturday 13th December 2008
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minimatt1967 said:
scratchchin: What was your final choice then M5, biggrin
Fu£k yeah! biggrin