nelmo

I've got the same setup, bought in 2015 and mine also rattles, so I guess that's the old one? What does the 'fix' involve?

Mine have got chipped and are rusting, apart from their blocky look, hence the change...

Ha, i just clicked on your blog Dave, and on your last post (3 years ago!), you've got a pic of new wing mirrors - which are exactly the same as I've just ordered! Come on, thats like...magic or fate or something... I'm easily amazed....

I've bought all the bits (ally, foam, vinyl, glue) to make armrests for my doors, as I don't have any straps at present to hold the doors shut. Nicked the idea off a Caterham owner I met... I hadn't been planning anything else but I've ended up buying little odds and ends: New USB sockets (old one died) Funky new wing mirrors New gearknob

Can you not hold out until Spring? You'll have a much better chance at selling and getting nearer your price...

You're like a kid with a new toy - but looks cool....

I bought this one about 3 years ago - just goes to show inflation, mine was £60 reduced from £120: https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/storage/tool-chests-cabinets/halfords-8-drawer-tool-centre Personally wouldn't spend any more on what is basically a cupboard

GBS do a set of the fitting bolts (not the Torx ones) for about £15. They're not on their website (or they weren't when I got them), so you'll have to phone and ask.

So if you copy a picture from somewhere else (my local PC, for example) and paste it in here, is that then being hosted by the site? EDIT: ah, yes it does - just seen them under 'my attachments'...so still worth using Paint to re-size my photos before pasting in here...

Wow, people still BUY mopeds!? I thought they were just nicked from one person to the next...

Privacy, schmivacy, does anyone really care that much? Who's naive enough to think that their details aren't all over the net already? If it's a problem, can we not include a simple list of forum names, town and county? Eg. Nelmo, Reigate, Surrey Freddjo, St Albans, Hertfordshire (that's made up ) Etc, etc That should be ok for the paranoid law-makers, no?

Some people are just TOO talented... https://youtu.be/2gyxeXW_2T8

What is 'the drag to attach uploader'? Great photo BTW... Whoah!!! It works just by copy and paste (in Windows) - that's new?

I would have taken mine to GBS if i had been able to afford it, so don't worry about it. If you haven't been checking with the IVA manual then all the more reason for GBS to do it. Alternatively, take the car to Yeading for IVA like I did - they rarely get kit cars and didn't check half the things I've heard others fail on By the way, that gold panelling must have cost a bit!

Looking great - minor point, in dark theme, I can't read the breadcrumbs top left, under the main tabs. ..they seem to be dark grey on slightly less dark grey

It wasn't just the colour - they added sound which obviously would not normally be on the original. Very moving and clever...

The bottom bit was from a Fiesta (£3 off ebay, not sure what age) but i couldn't find a top bit to match. Edit: sorry, other way round, top bit Fiesta, bottom home-made.

I made my own - and it's horrendous, so don't do that... https://zerolifebuild.blogspot.com/2017/02/its-gone-bit-pete.html

Most popular is probably the Emerald: http://www.emeraldm3d.com/k6-ecu-info-and-specification I spent a while trying to find an alternative but the only cheaper option seemed to be the Megasquirt which all the reviews suggested was very tricky to use.

Manufacturers warranty (extended or otherwise) have always been fine for me (had a fuel pump and brake discs replaced without fuss) but I've always been told to not waste time or money on 3rd party, aftermarket warranties. They will desperately try to wriggle out of anything whereas the manufacturer has more of a reputation to uphold. Personally, I now avoid all the hassle by buying an old but high-quality car (currently a Lexus) which, like me and dentists, only goes to a professional if there is a problem - although I must admit I was lazy with the last oil change 2 years ago and got a garage to do it as part of the MOT. I should probably change that oil now...

Er, no, Testarossa and a couple of Countachs....no F40...

This guy has my ideal life - a garage full of his favourite cars and bikes which he just spends his time driving round Europe:

Also, just noticed: 1. The speedometer on the US set is in km/h only and its mechanical. 2. The speedometer on the chinese set works by GPS! Never heard of that before but does mean you need to site the included GPS antenna somewhere. But saves having to fit a sender/magnets on the prop...

I feel your pain - I spent ages looking for something cheaper, never found it and had to bite the bullet and pay £400 from GBS. I've bought numerous cheap things from China before with mixed results; some work out, others are a pile of junk. I try not to spend a lot, so it's not a huge loss if it dies. However, i will say that they are getting better; I've recently bought a set of LED headights for £65 (nearest equivalent here were about £160) and they seem to be decent quality and are working well, so far...only been on a couple of weeks so i'll hold off on recommending them just yet. I bought an LED strip for £1.59 (no joke), expecting it to break in 2 minutes but it's been on a few months as an interior light with no problem. I also bought a £20 bluetooth headset; the first one melted when i tried to recharge it and they happily sent me another. That never worked properly, so they sent me another and that's been fine since. So, it's a gamble...if you're really short of cash, I'd probably take the risk in this case and get the chinese ones but that's me. .. I wouldn't bother with the US dials; they're £215 before the customs charge which you will almost certainly get stung for (I've never had a custom charge from Chinese stuff) and they're probably made in China anyway...

Interestingly, this was a QI question - historically, which country is the most successful in battle and the answer was France! Probably due to Napoleon but don't knock 'em...