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July 22nd 08, 08:33 PM
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Woohoo, car fixed... for now.
"Clive George" wrote in message
news  "Elder" wrote in message t... In article , says... Good, that means you can keep it then :-) For now. The one thing I don't want to do is get into the fix, modify, tune cycle. Because the next thing you know it, I'll be thousands in debt, with the most wonderful handling, great performance and a shell with rust and dents, scrapes and keying. That's easy enough to avoid if you've got any self-control whatsoever. Question is, do you? I think it'll be easy cos Carl appears to not be hugely fond of it anyway, and the shabby bodywork will keep it that way, he won't want to spend cash on something that can't be polished up nice on the weekend. -- Dan Clio R27 F1 #65 
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July 22nd 08, 08:33 PM
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Woohoo, car fixed... for now.
Clive George wrote:
"Elder" wrote in message t... In article , says... Good, that means you can keep it then :-) For now. The one thing I don't want to do is get into the fix, modify, tune cycle. Because the next thing you know it, I'll be thousands in debt, with the most wonderful handling, great performance and a shell with rust and dents, scrapes and keying. That's easy enough to avoid if you've got any self-control whatsoever. Question is, do you? Hehehe looks at Elder's previous car history I'm saying nothing. (c: -- Douglas
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July 22nd 08, 08:34 PM
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Woohoo, car fixed... for now.
"Clive George" wrote in message
news "Elder" wrote in message t... In article , says... Good, that means you can keep it then :-) For now. The one thing I don't want to do is get into the fix, modify, tune cycle. Because the next thing you know it, I'll be thousands in debt, with the most wonderful handling, great performance and a shell with rust and dents, scrapes and keying. That's easy enough to avoid if you've got any self-control whatsoever. Question is, do you? Forgot to say, nice one with the fix, glad it came out ok. Despite your ability to be less positive than Eeyore, seems like things do come out right for you sometimes - see also the way you're not having to shift servers for your company in your car. And regardless of certain people's desire to see you become a corporate drone in a suit, if you're enjoying work as it is and can cope with the less-than-stellar cash, sod 'em. cheers, clive
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July 22nd 08, 08:43 PM
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says... I think it'll be easy cos Carl appears to not be hugely fond of it anyway, and the shabby bodywork will keep it that way, he won't want to spend cash on something that can't be polished up nice on the weekend. Did you ever see my beige rusty estelle, bought for £80, ended up spending £1k including GAZ shocks, new springs, improved braking, nice seats, weber, tuned exhaust, etc, etc. -- Carl Robson Get cashback on your purchases Topcashback http://www.TopCashBack.co.uk/skraggy_uk/ref/index.htm Greasypalm http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/r/?l=1006553
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July 22nd 08, 08:49 PM
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says... I'd give it a go. Somewhere like Maplins could prolly sell you a transitor if that's what has failed. As long as its not motherboard sized electronics it might not be that hard. Bingo, you got it in one, and the heatsink is about the same square shape as a PC, but with 5 prongs and about 4" tall. -- Carl Robson Get cashback on your purchases Topcashback http://www.TopCashBack.co.uk/skraggy_uk/ref/index.htm Greasypalm http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/r/?l=1006553
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July 22nd 08, 08:50 PM
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says... Heh, why not try your hand at soldering in a new one and punt it on ebay for £15? Instructions for the repair here and I don't know I can be bothered. http://www.quasimotors.com/transistor.htm -- Carl Robson Get cashback on your purchases Topcashback http://www.TopCashBack.co.uk/skraggy_uk/ref/index.htm Greasypalm http://www.greasypalm.co.uk/r/?l=1006553
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July 22nd 08, 11:04 PM
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July 22nd 08, 11:29 PM
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Elder wrote: In article , says... Glad it was simple, well done on scoring a cheap part! Sometimes new components can be soldered in to The transistor can be replaced if you can solder surface mount components. The Resistor pack went on our 306 a couple of weeks ago, I was all ready for an expensive and awkward job after I saw what it took to change the heater matrix. I thought about trying to repair it once I had it out to save myself some cash. That was my rason too. It turned out to be a 20 minute total job, 2 screws and 3 bolts and £10 for the part from the dealer. Score! 8 8mm screws, 3 T10 screws, and one wire connector. The BMW 'hedgehog' is potted in epoxy or whatever. Luckily this one - my third - seems to be holding up. -- *Heart attacks... God's revenge for eating his animal friends Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound.
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July 22nd 08, 11:42 PM
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"DanB" wrote in message ... "Elder" wrote in message t... In article , says... I think it'll be easy cos Carl appears to not be hugely fond of it anyway, and the shabby bodywork will keep it that way, he won't want to spend cash on something that can't be polished up nice on the weekend. Did you ever see my beige rusty estelle, bought for £80, ended up spending £1k including GAZ shocks, new springs, improved braking, nice seats, weber, tuned exhaust, etc, etc. ************************************************** **** That doesn't count, it was your first car. Who here can honestly say they didn't waste any money on their first, or one of their early, cars? All though I get the impression few people here have actually modded a car... -- Dan Clio R27 F1 #65 What does modding consist of? I have window tint on 1 rear window.  )-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Les Ross Certified by a Professional
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