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Would this be additional to, or a replacement for the charitable donation that the club already makes? I'm all in favour of raising the clubs profile and I know that the club has made donations in the past, however if some sort of event is organised on a national level, could the donation be made to a charity having a national representation or alteratively a number of smaller local charities chosen by each area? As far as publicity for the club goes, a number of smaller charities would be better as there would be an opportunity for the event to be covered in a number of local publications rather than just a national magazine. Or as an alternative, use some of the clubs money that would normally go to charity, build a Zero, drive it around Britain and raffle it off at the end.

Being totally mad and British, me and 3 mates drove 2000 miles around British Colombia in a 30 foot RV - in winter, in the snow, when we went snowboarding. Originally we were going to hire a 4x4, but in winter we could get an RV cheaper (we got 2 weeks hire for the price of 1), because basically no-one is mad enough to hire one in the winter. We figured an RV would give us a bit more room to stretch out while travelling around and we'd stay in hotels but in practice of the 17 nights we were there, we slept in the RV for about 14 of them. Only drawbacks were we couldn't use the onboard water as it was so cold that it would freeze and the first night it was about -15 outside and as they're only really designed for summer use and not very well insulated, it was freezing inside too. However once we'd realised that we needed to wear clothes and a hat in bed, we all slept great (or should that be hibernated?). We still could used all the onboard cooking stuff and it had gas heating and a generator for the microwave and tv. Mostly we stopped in the RV parking areas in the resorts which all had showers, loos and electric hook-ups so no facilities were lacking. Got a few funny looks when we were driving up the mountains to the ski slopes but had no problems driving in the snow. It's something I'd love to do again, winter or summer but as the current missus "doesn't do camping", I think it's unlikely to happen soon (unless I go with the lads again!).

It ok apparently: http://community.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=24455

I've got scanned copies of the Premier Wiring instructions (such as they are) - pm me your e-mail address if you want them sent across.

pm sent.

I'm pretty sure I've got one but I'll need to check first. If I have, it's free if you want to collect it from Tamworth.

As usual I'll probably be late - around 7-45

Yes, they're rack extensions and they're just under 65mm long - not sure if that's long or short though. They seem a reasonable fit either end, just don't look too pretty so I can see them possibly being dispensed with for something a bit better looking. I'm assuming the rack is Sierra in which case why doesn't the thread on the track rod ends match the thread on the end of the rack??? The rack is a fine thread while the track rods are coarse. The headlamp mount has been addressed with this: which is just some ally sheet that I beat over a wooden former to give it a rolled edge, just need a quick polish to finish them off. The wishbone tube covers aren't that obvious with the nose cone fitted - I can't get a picture at the moment because it isn't all fitted together. I'll probably paint the covers black to match the wishbones, see how they look and if I don't like them I'll see how they look in body colour. Obviously the main thing is they need to pass IVA and in some respects it is like polishing a turd but if you don't try these things then you'll never know.

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The mould I made is only fibreglass, nothing high tech but it works. Let me know if you want to borrow it and I'll drop it in the post.

I'm determined not to use any push-on edging or other semi-temporary stuff on my build so I decided to make some covers myself. I made a wooden former, took a fibreglass mould off it and then moulded 4 fibreglass covers. They take a bit of trimming to get the cut-out to allow the wishbone to move but it's not too difficult.The covers fit over the wishbone before it's fitted and are then fixed in place against the side panels. I also had to change the wishbone bolts to high tensile buttom head ones so they cleared the inside of the moulding. Should look ok once their painted. With hindsight I could have had them slightly wider but they work and one basic moulding fits all 4 places.

Started off out of school as a Technical Apprentice at GEC Telecoms in Coventry - way back when we actually uses to make thinks in the UK. Now a Freelance Automotive design engineer - the proper engineering not the felt pen stuff. I specialise in bumper systems and mostly do exterior trim but will turn my hand to most stuff when required - been doing this for 20 years. Worked for Jaguar, Land Rover, Bentley, Opel, GM, MG Rover, Ford to name a few, now working at SAIC (Shanghai Automotive) at their UK Technical Centre at Longbridge. SAIC are the people who bought the Rover 75 design and built their version in China, and now design their own stuff which is also built in China and are also working with the MG brand and have produced the MG6 which should be seen in Europe soon. Have a good laugh at them now - cos you won't be laughing in 5 years, they really are going places. Obviously if I had an ounce of moral fibre, I wouldn't be working for the Chinese but as they seem to be the only ones making any progress at the moment in the Automotive field I'm prepared to overlook the fact that some of them aren't very nice and can't be trusted and the government has 'issues', and I'll just keep taking the money!!! Do get the odd trip to China which is handy as it means I can brink back cheap tat that I don't really need. Long term plan is to finish my place in Wales, move up there full time and just get a job doing something outside that doesn't involve 2 hours commute each day - rag wringer for a one arm window cleaner maybe?

"Does my bum look big in this?" by Hugh Jarse "Simple Teutonic Greetings" by Gordon Morgan

I've got an account with BOC for a half size Argoshield bottle. I've not had it refilled for years so I'm not sure of the costs but what I can say is I've never known a compeany increas their prices as often as BOC do. I also heard that they now note the serial numbers on the bottles and check them when you get a re-fill to stop people getting multiple bottles fille on one account. As I rarely use my big welder I'm thinking of knocking the BOC account on the head and sticking with my small mig and using disposable bottles as and when I need them. Might be better to go for a "no rental" deal like this http://www.adamsgas.co.uk/stat_ind_product...odoF9Jew:welder

. No, but if it was knickers there might be someone somewhere prepared to pay a premium!

Very probably not but you've got to give her 10/10 for effort

If anyone's after a nice sheepskin jacket, check this beauty out, great pictures - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHEARLING-SHEEPSKIN-...=item483876b0e2 and if you're feeling especially brave check out some of her other items for sale. She's certainly not shy - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUEDE-MINI-SKIRT-BRO...=item4838e481f9 and she's helping raise money for a worthy cause. (this isn't the sort of stuff I'm normally looking at - it was posted on another forum! No really, it was)

There's one on Ebay at the moment http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-PINTO-THROTTLE-...=item439bdfa23e or if you've got deep pockets you can get a new one from Randalls https://randallmotorsport.ssl-01.com/produc...j6h3kislc0an300

Car Builder Solutions do an Ultra flexible hose: http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/fuel-filler-hose-113-c.asp Not the cheapest but should do the job.

Right then, mr bob got the exact correct answer, it's an MG ZT XPower 500. Jomeo69 was so nearly there too and some other good guesses, particularly the identity of the engine itself. I took this picture at work today at Longbridge where we had free access to this car along with some other very rare stuff that I sadly can't share pictures of but as this one is already in the public domain I thought I'd share a few images. The car is indeed based on the MG ZT260, but powered by a Vortech supercharged version of the 4.6 litre quad cam 32 valve Ford Mustang engine delivering 500 bhp and driving through a 6 speed Tremec T56 gearbox and a Dana Hydratrak lsd. The car weighs 1600kg, and achieves a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds, 0-100 in 8.4 seconds and will do 190mph. Wheels are 8.5" x 18" front with 245/40 18 tyres and the rears are 9.5" x 18" with 275/35 18 tyres. This particular car was built by Prodrive and had appeared in a number of different paint schemes including Monogram Typhoon flip paint at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show. With the demise of MG Rover in 2005 the car was left languishing at the factory before it was finally bought at auction from the Official Receivers by the MG Owners club who considered it's rarity justified it being rescued and restored and it is now on display at MG Motor UK headquarters , Longbridge in Birmingham.

Ok, you're so, so close, but I want the exact make and model - I'll give you all until 10pm.

No I'll let this one run a bit just so our evening viewers can have a look - I want the exact make and model.

Audi - No Chrysler - No Dodge - No RHD - Yes RWD - Yes Rover 75 coupe - No - but still a very nice car even if it was a one off. Mazda - No Japanese - No Porsche Cayenne Turbo S - No Mustang Cobra - No I want to know what car it is - not what the engine looks like!!!!

Nope, guess again