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[MaxV6]

TB , having, had some practical experience over the years, and having read many posts on the subject, I'd generally be happiest with Vx original or OEM sourced parts.   It's generally always been my policy for anything critical to continued lifespan of the motor and gear train....  

There are times when specialist and alternative  parts suppliers are better bets.... but for the majority of the time.... like it or Not, Vx bits usually do represent the most durable easily available option....  even if the dealers rob us blind for them...  

  
 if you'd let me know the price, and it's not too much trouble, I'd happily send you the funds up front...  either by Delivering Cash in person prior to the event, , or Transfer of funds, via online banking or PayPal....  whatever suits you best.

even if i have to drive to Brackley in a flippin 106.....  

 8-)


Max

[MaxV6]

BTW it's not that i particularly despise the 106.....  

they're lovely little things if you're 17 and learning to drive.

I on the other hand, find it a little cramped and "basic"

./...   think of the comical image of Mr Incredible shoe horned into their little run of the mill family compact car at the beginning of the movie....

take away the super powers and godlike physique...  

add a bald patch , beard, and grumpy bastard looking demeanour.

Now adjust for the lack of A/C.  decent stereo, Legroom, headroom, Comfy seats, any power or torque worth mentioning, central locking or power windows... etc...  ,  and think dark hair not blond.

Paint the car green and bingo....

Me in daughter's 106

[Admin]

Max, count me in for coming down and assisting.


Oh and the hanbrake problem is probably the cable in need of replacement.

[TheBoy]

OK, let me know what you need...

Cambelt kit is £90 + VAT, but need engine number?

[TheBoy]

If we do use my place, remember space is tight. Can comfortably fit 2 Omegas on drive, may fit 3 at a squeeze (single drive, fairly long)...

[theolodian]

If we do use my place, remember space is tight. Can comfortably fit 2 Omegas on drive, may fit 3 at a squeeze (single drive, fairly long)...

I'd be happy to come down and help.  All I really want to play with is my HID and the g/b reflash, so no need for me to take up the drive.

[Gaffers]

I have no probs setting up a gearbox diff day if the experts are available.  However I am due to go for a 'holiday in the sand' (big beach no sea   :-/) end of may.  I will be back in July but then I move to Germany for a couple of years

I have a few weeks off the begining of april which would be best. The next few weeks I am going to be busy but most weekends are free bar one or two. So if people are desparate to use a pit and not concerned about the cold give me a shout.  Priority to MaxV6 of course, whenever you need the pit let me know and I will do the necessary  

Gaffers

[MaxV6]

That's uncommonly decent of you gaffers.....


The weather in early April isn't always that bad.....   it might be a good opportunity for a serious meet n greet, along with Pit jobs and Cam belt party ....

I'd be happy to pitch in with whatever I can

I'd have thought the weekend of the 14/15 of April might be best if it fits your roster.... the week before is Easter Sunday....    and i suspect most of our respective SWMBO's and offspring might well get the hump if we all bugger off on Easter Sunday......  

Not that I'm unwilling to.... I just thought i'd pretend to be house broken for a minute and flag up the pit fall BEFORE we all fell face first into it...  




If the weather was sensible.......  ish.......  and we needed extra cover... I have one of those 9metre x 3 metre flimsy plastic party Gazebo tent thingies....   that could provide light weight protection from light rain and drizzle... but it's sh1t useless in anything more than a light breeze wind wise....

But it could easily get 2 Omega front ends under it with ease as both ends, (and indeed the sides) can be rolled up for access.

(it kind of goes along with the BBQ....   when we do party .... we tend not to do it by halves....    )

Knowing as i do, (from elsewhere....  long story)  what it's like to organise events of anything more than a couple of people , online and by remote, , i'd suggest we start planning and organising it now.... or you'll have 300 pages of arguing over the date, the colour of the napkins and who's providing the sausages before anyone even thinks about what their vehicle might actually benefit from, or indeed, what they can usefully contribute....   and when THAT's all been sorted... your best bet Window of opportunity will have been long gone.....


Max