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General Discussion Area / Re: Why do politicians lie so freely......
« on: 06 March 2020, 16:01:55 »
Flap, flap, oink, oink!!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Why do politicians lie so freely......
« on: 06 March 2020, 15:41:12 »
ONLY Tory gobs?
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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 06 March 2020, 15:38:35 »Early 2.3 models suffer with pick up pipe getting blocked.
The early 9-3 convertibles used to break the firewall free from the car due to the fact the steering rack is mounted on the firewall.
Personally if I was picking an engine, I'd prefer the 2.0L turbo. These engines are storming if they are looked after. The standard internals will take about 450BHP and the ECU is a trionic which can be unlocked. If you are into making things faster.
There is a lot of parts cross over between Vauxhall and Saab. My FiL's 9-3 has Vectra B GSI front brake caliper brackets, standard calipers, Astra GSI 308mm discs and pads. It's always worth looking to see if there is a Vauxhall part that will work, it's nearly always cheaper.
Another thing, by default, the tyre sizes are a bit oddball. EG 215/55/16 or 225/45/17. Which is fine apart from those tyre sizes are pricey. narrow the tread a bit and they are suddenly a load cheaper, 205/55/16 & 215/45/17. Obviously this should be mentioned to insurance people
That Wheeler Dealer programme that I mentioned earlier had a cure for the firewall issue, if it applies to whatever Saab you are looking at - or maybe it will have already been implemented, if you are lucky.
Ron.
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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 05 March 2020, 21:48:22 »
WheelerDealers did a Saab a while back. Look it up on YouTube, if you can stand the odious Fatty Brewer!
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Ron.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: LED Headlight
« on: 28 February 2020, 06:37:02 »
Thanks DG for a comprehensive and clear answer - I knew you would know. 
Ron.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: LED Headlight
« on: 28 February 2020, 00:37:44 »
Why not?
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Omega General Help / Re: Tracking
« on: 28 February 2020, 00:34:36 »
I got my set from ATP about 2 years ago, fitted by Saint Serek, and still fine. I confirm the price at £70 delivered.
Ron.
Ron.
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General Car Chat / Re: Shell diesel pump did not cut off
« on: 27 February 2020, 10:27:43 »
Yes Aaron, and back in our teens if we knew then what we know now - especially regarding women - how different things would have been! 
Ron.
Ron.
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General Car Chat / Re: Shell diesel pump did not cut off
« on: 27 February 2020, 01:57:10 »
I am 29 and have been for a few years now.....
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General Discussion Area / Re: ..few..
« on: 24 February 2020, 12:00:19 »
Ahem, grocers', Nick, as there are several grocers being referred to!
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General Discussion Area / Re: sealed lead acid batteries
« on: 22 February 2020, 01:50:57 »
Not covered by house/contents insurance, Andy?
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Omega General Help / Re: Tracking
« on: 19 February 2020, 19:15:59 »
Bitte vergib mir, wenn ich etwas beleidigt habe, Albs - ist Deutsch besser?
Herr Ron.
Herr Ron.
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Omega General Help / Re: Tracking
« on: 19 February 2020, 18:54:39 »
Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
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Ron.
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Omega General Help / Re: Tracking
« on: 19 February 2020, 17:42:28 »
Albs. I've put my WIM settings in a safe place; could you remind me of them please, for the next time I need my tracking/alignment done? I will try not to lose them again!
Ron.
Ron.
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General Discussion Area / Re: ..few..
« on: 15 February 2020, 18:54:32 »
Oh, and also "My old Dutch" = Duchess of Fife - wife.
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