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by Topcat Tomcat
Tue Sep 08, 2026 12:20 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Y Reg BRG 45 in East Grinstead on Saturday
Replies: 0
Views: 338

Y Reg BRG 45 in East Grinstead on Saturday

It appeared to be in excellent condition.

Seen driving past the Bluebell Railway Station.
by Topcat Tomcat
Tue Sep 08, 2026 12:15 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: M Reg white 216GSi in Hastings
Replies: 0
Views: 215

M Reg white 216GSi in Hastings

Seen on Sunday, alongside the miniature railway.
by Topcat Tomcat
Sat Aug 29, 2026 6:12 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Government Emissions Regulation changes
Replies: 6
Views: 626

Re: Government Emissions Regulation changes

Thanks for flagging this up. I certainly wasn't aware of this and it's a little worrying that the cut off date is the 6th of September. 😱 There are a couple of things to point out to the Powers that Be. a) Classic cars contribute millions to the economy. b) Given that the vast majority of new vehicl...
by Topcat Tomcat
Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:15 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Three Door R8's
Replies: 4
Views: 411

Re: Three Door R8's

They are certainly rare. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I have 3, all of which I intend to restore in the short to medium term, time and energy permitting! 🤞
by Topcat Tomcat
Tue Aug 04, 2026 10:17 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Three little words: “While I’m on…”
Replies: 3
Views: 3702

Re: Three little words: “While I’m on…”

SteveB wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 5:50 pm Good luck with the R3.
Thanks. It's currently 22°C in the People's Republic of Pershore with stifling humidity. 🥵
by Topcat Tomcat
Mon Aug 03, 2026 5:11 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Three little words: “While I’m on…”
Replies: 3
Views: 3702

Re: Three little words: “While I’m on…”

I know the feeling and I would imagine virtually everyone else is nodding in agreement!

I'm struggling to get my R3 back on the road, so I can swap it with my 45 and get that ready for selling.

And I don't cope with the heat anymore! 🥵😭
by Topcat Tomcat
Tue Jul 28, 2026 5:54 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3
Replies: 6
Views: 5889

Re: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3

Well done :angel How's the tailgate harness? They start to break the wires inside the body-to-tailgate harness where it bends. I replaced mine and had the old one repaired, if you need it :cool Thanks to SteveB for suggesting the Technical Downloads Section. I think I'll be dipping into it more oft...
by Topcat Tomcat
Mon Jul 27, 2026 8:21 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3
Replies: 6
Views: 5889

Re: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3

That's perfect. Thank you for the advice.

Now why didn't I think of that! 😚
by Topcat Tomcat
Mon Jul 27, 2026 3:51 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3
Replies: 6
Views: 5889

Re: Replacing the High Level Brake Light - 218iS R3

UPDATE! I've just noticed there a FOUR bolts holding the spoiler on! :oops