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General Car Chat / Sports Car Pioneers

« on: 21 March 2014, 00:10:06 »

Some of you will know that my father and his business partner started Rochdale Motor Panels in the late 40's and went on to develop the Rochdale marque of car culminating in the Rochdale Olympic.

Over the last couple of years I have been included in the writing of a book on the marque by one of the owners club members and it is soon to be printed, which as you can see I am proud to share with you all

This is the authors website announcing the book for anyone interested

http://sportscarpioneers.yolasite.com/

Phil

32

General Discussion Area / Something for the weekend

« on: 24 January 2014, 12:33:48 »

Goto Google Images search for Atari Breakout - What's you score, me 355 (so far)

Goto Google Maps and search for "top gear test track" get the street view man and find the track - follow the Stig as he drives the track

Have fun

Phil

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General Discussion Area / Broadband - Result

« on: 10 January 2014, 22:27:24 »

After much deliberation on how to achieve my upgrade to Fibre broadband thought I would give Sky a call about what they can offer to stop me from going to BT. Currently got BB unlim,line, unlim calls & tv (ent +) with them

Told them I wanted to upgrade to FB unlimited and get rid of TV package - after 30 min "discuss" with the nice young scottish lass got FB unlimited, Line, w/e calls & TV (ent+) for £17/month less than current - 12 month contract.

RESULT 

Always worth a call and threaten to cancel with Sky.
Diary note made to do the same next Jan 

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General Discussion Area / Broadband Restrictions

« on: 06 January 2014, 18:01:03 »

Hi all - Happy new year

Been having a bit of trouble accessing certain internet sites recently and have discovered that my ISP (SKY) have put a restriction on, without prior notice, consultation or request.

I really do object to this 

The sites are the type that provide music/video etc, not porn  so why should I/we be restricted to the sites THEY decide to allow us access to. Is this to ensure that we use just their services and their charges (free or not).

I am curious as to the good/varied opinions that are always expressed on here on this. Freedom of choice/use, legality etc etc

Also is your ISP doing the same, or not, as I am seriously considering changing because of this, and I want to to upgrade to fibre to stream more.

Phil

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General Discussion Area / RIP Peter O'Toole

« on: 15 December 2013, 19:58:19 »

Passed away on Saturday

Film and Pop Star not many can say that

36

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / F/S Eternal 2.2 saloon rear silencer

« on: 03 November 2013, 22:36:09 »

This actual product http://store.eternalcar.com/index.php?site=list&skey=products&action=detail&produkt_id=7372

Purchased in error as my car is an estate 

20% discount on their price £20

Collect from Rochdale or meet reasonably half way. Courier will be around £15

Phil

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General Discussion Area / Le Mans 1955 Disaster

« on: 25 September 2013, 00:09:46 »

Have just watched a documentary about this on BBC Four.

Although I have seen this crash before. The more detailed up to date analysis of the crash showing what caused it and the aftermath really shows the danger that existed for the spectators, and drivers, in those days.

What shocked me is that certain details are still secret today and that there is no memorial or remembrance for those that died and suffered that day. 

If you haven't seen i'm sure it will be on IPlayer, would recommend

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General Discussion Area / Spotted .. Blue Elite saloon - SIL XXXX

« on: 01 September 2013, 20:17:36 »

Nice looking car driven by a nice looking laydee just outside Worsley, Manchester,  Friday lunch

I was the guy trying to get your attention at the roundabout, if your on here

39

Omega General Help / Loss of power & slight miss fire

« on: 29 July 2013, 11:02:24 »

During our annual 1100 mile journey south suddenly started feeling a loss of power, box kept kicking down even on the level and a slight miss fire with high revs. Switched to petrol and although not as bad still present.

Pulled in at next services looked under bonnet. Car ticking over ok rev it high no missfire, Coolant/oil level ok no obvious cause. Only odd thing was a rattling noise from under car, around the cat area - heat sink maybe? gave it a couple of knocks and a wiggle and seemed to be the actual cat although couldn't tell. Checked all round for loose vac pipes etc nothing really obvious - new GM plugs so maybe not them, coil pack maybe ?

Anyway it was 35.5 degree's so thought it might be related so set off to see. Still there so push on the next services.

Then going up a big hill the power loss and miss fire got worse as though fuel was running out, kept my foot down and then "whoomph" a sudden increase in power like a turbo had kicked in and everything was fine, if not better. Car has become more responsive, more oomph, and the ave mpg has gone up by 10 !!!!?

So to me the clue is the cat, rattle is more pronounced and exhaust note is slightly lower. Did it somehow become blocked and then blow through? It is a 2 yr old pattern one (i know don't but I did) and a new rear silencer fitted just before setting off.

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Omega General Help / The dreaded fld vision error

« on: 19 July 2013, 20:59:10 »

Why today after installing a new coolant tank and disc pad's should I start getting this error when I dont have self adjusting lights

Grrrrrrr 

Any suggestions guys & gals

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Omega General Help / Swopping TAILGATE

« on: 10 July 2013, 18:21:47 »

I have gone and damaged the rear door of my estate and intend to transplant the one from my old mig

Apart from the obvious things like the lock barrel can anyone let me know of any probs I might come up against

From an x reg cdx to an 03 reg cdx by the way

Ta

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General Discussion Area / How sad am I

« on: 29 June 2013, 14:10:33 »

This is my 1000th post in 2 years and 7 days, logged on for 29 days 4hrs and 20 mins 

Just for the record 

So just call me Sir

43

General Discussion Area / No more Auto Trader Magazine

« on: 29 June 2013, 12:42:23 »

Last ever printing of the AT magazine this month. They are going completely digital - sign of the future ?

Extract from email i got

"Today marks the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. The last ever issue of the Auto Trader magazine has gone on sale and marks the transition of Auto Trader to a completely digital proposition.
This month's issue is a special collector's edition which features a host of bespoke content as well as a pull-out cover with five iconic cars from the last 36 years on it."

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General Discussion Area / Mini meet today in Rochdale

« on: 21 June 2013, 20:39:13 »

Pulled into B&Q today and parked across from another mig

Guy came to the car as I was getting out so went to say hello

Turned out to be Paul61 - had a good chat - nice to meet 

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General Discussion Area / Pass me a hanky

« on: 17 June 2013, 21:45:43 »

Long lost family 

Some people do live with a lot of regret for a long time over adoption