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by nick-webb
Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:38 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Why front fogs so rare?
Replies: 30
Views: 22409

Re: Why front fogs so rare?

You're making a very good point, Sir Henry. The yellow tinting paint has always had a reputation for scratching easily. In my opinion, it's not very effective. It's also very difficult to get an even colour coat across the lenses. The paint was sold for drivers crossing into Europe - France, mainly ...
by nick-webb
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Why front fogs so rare?
Replies: 30
Views: 22409

Re: Why front fogs so rare?

Yellow supplementary lighting such as foglights remain legal, as long as they're already fitted to the vehicle before the rules were introduced. On a vehicle manufactured in the 1990's, you won't have an issue. The regulations apply to new vehicles, where the EU has now stated that forward facing li...
by nick-webb
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: what been up to?
Replies: 3
Views: 4493

Re: what been up to?

Second that. Stripped out underside of cabriolet. Steam cleaned and washed hull by hand. Stripped out, treated / repainted gearbox linkage; tie rods, steering rack. Replaced / treated front cross members. Replaced all front bushes. Replaced track control arms. Hope it stops raining, soon. Been ages ...
by nick-webb
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Honda V Rover mechanics-comparison?
Replies: 8
Views: 6905

Re: Honda V Rover mechanics-comparison?

The first 200 I drove; was a 1994 220GSi. I hired it to spend some time with family. So the day I picked it up, I took the trip to Wales on the A40. If you're a biker, you'll know how sexy that road is. It was torquey, very smooth and I was impressed with the acceleration. Nice gentle burble, too. C...
by nick-webb
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: The Pride of Longbridge Rally 2010 - 10am Hopwood Services
Replies: 154
Views: 111128

Re: The Pride of Longbridge Rally 2010 - 10am Hopwood Servic

Yep...enjoyed the event....the meet....and that sun....! Enjoyed having a chance to sit and meet with you this afternoon. That was excellent. Great slideshow, Dan...it really does show the day as it was. Probably the only chance to meet, this year. Isle Of Man TT and a tour of Scotland on the ZZR wi...
by nick-webb
Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: The Pride of Longbridge Rally 2010 - 10am Hopwood Services
Replies: 154
Views: 111128

Re: The Pride of Longbridge Rally 2010 - 10am Hopwood Servic

You won't be alone with your dents, scratches & dirt John...! I have half a cabriolet on my drive at the mo. Haven't been able to wash the car for 6 months. I jetwashed it last night, to at least make an effort. The dirt was so deep...it's still there...in the scratches and dents! The GTi has co...
by nick-webb
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Modified Cars
Replies: 10
Views: 9569

Re: Modified Cars

1: Radical! Like the concept very much.

2: Wotever....!

3: Agree - seen it before....not my jive.
by nick-webb
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: passenger window rattel on cabbie
Replies: 6
Views: 6029

Re: passenger window rattel on cabbie

Check the clips on the base of the window, securing it to the regulator.
They're known to fail - and rattle is an early sign.
by nick-webb
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Honda engine identification
Replies: 8
Views: 10150

Re: Honda engine identification

yep this is somehow curios stuff... but a think that the K series engine is better then the honda stuff.... If you're looking for typically British behaviour....I guess so. It's certainly more economical, cheaper to service and definitely easier to find parts for. But....if you're want to satisfy t...
by nick-webb
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Honda engine identification
Replies: 8
Views: 10150

Re: Honda engine identification

The D16Z2 was the world Honda ref, also used by JDM I think. Honda / Rover called it D16a6 in the UK & Europe. Richard's given you guidance where to find the stamp on the engine. You might need to brush off the surface to see the digits clearly. Cleaner task checking the V5...! Pushes about 105b...