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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 02 January 2026, 13:45:05 »
Sorry to hear that Steve, all the best
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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 07 December 2025, 11:48:20 »
Had all 4 alloys on the merc refurbed. they were in a disgusting state from a previous refurb before I bought it, and some werent holding air very well.
Stripped, tidied, primed and sprayed. very happy. Were diamond cut previously, but opted for a more long lasting repair.
Popped a new thermostat on the kids corsa as drove that one day when mine was out of action to find it wouldnt get to temp. lovely now.
Put some coolant in the project corsa to see how it heated up with more than just water, and didnt seem to overpressurise. other than replacing stat, coolant flange and one hose....it may be all required. not the HG the RAC diagnosed. not that I mind either way, was got to get my hands dirty on.
Stripped, tidied, primed and sprayed. very happy. Were diamond cut previously, but opted for a more long lasting repair.
Popped a new thermostat on the kids corsa as drove that one day when mine was out of action to find it wouldnt get to temp. lovely now.
Put some coolant in the project corsa to see how it heated up with more than just water, and didnt seem to overpressurise. other than replacing stat, coolant flange and one hose....it may be all required. not the HG the RAC diagnosed. not that I mind either way, was got to get my hands dirty on.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Openreach
« on: 30 November 2025, 09:34:00 »I forgot to mention, I also have a 'free' UPS+ box from BT
Thatll be because youre old
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General Discussion Area / Re: 3D Printer Chat
« on: 23 November 2025, 10:09:09 »
All looks cool, guess once you have it and learn its capabilities you find uses very easily.
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General Discussion Area / Re: 3D Printer Chat
« on: 21 November 2025, 13:02:31 »
Cool looking bit of kit, and not cheap!
What do you find yourself making? I can think of a few things I'd make and then not sure on inspiration after that
What do you find yourself making? I can think of a few things I'd make and then not sure on inspiration after that
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General Discussion Area / Re: Dead Person
« on: 08 November 2025, 16:52:25 »
Quentin Wilson just 68
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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 16 October 2025, 15:47:00 »
Ran over something on the Dual Carriageway at 5am.
3 miles later pressure warning, parked at destination to hear hisssssss.
So wheel swap, glad I've a spare.
Fronts just under half worn
Rears have a Couple of months before replacement due.
Wheels are tatty, laquer peel etc so may well be the time for a refurb and 4 new boots.
3 miles later pressure warning, parked at destination to hear hisssssss.
So wheel swap, glad I've a spare.
Fronts just under half worn
Rears have a Couple of months before replacement due.
Wheels are tatty, laquer peel etc so may well be the time for a refurb and 4 new boots.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: NCDC 2013 Time/Date not updating
« on: 12 October 2025, 11:35:36 »https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157363760731?_skw=vauxhall+omega&itmmeta=01K79C7WSYTDGHHZYNWJGY8AJS&hash=item24a39c6e5b:g:JAEAAeSw9sFovvao&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1er8cj0dKLciCcpBghpydKBJ4QxaPYQ9kqRxaRnhaonyqA93Csa4rozhWDqfvOajssg3gdLoe151y%2BchulDB8stDWxandwzYyIv7A0FMtDXpxlnDPgm58LIOPAPE2K5nxo8m0h9AC7ce1X50CZVQA4%2BHw7gvvSSdv8EYyeFSgiHzOfjfznastDkFj%2F0xuKYGaRD5GLmBC9belK75N9wvJx1PstzhQ0JzNBB1NhUvaRz42q91ZG%2FK9BB7pDaE4Ob6ajeW11B%2FBwRUF3aNKTLkSJxZ34X8mxydoTNbsv15nwoCw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5DNn6y6ZgOh,prices have gone up thenAnother Omega bites the dust. Surely each one converted to Beanz tinz makes the remaining ones more valuable.... ...cue STEMO for his obvious commentWhat obvious comment? The one about the price increasing from £2 to £2.50?
I wouldn't lower myself.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197747558482?_skw=vauxhall+omega&itmmeta=01K79C7WSZRKQH5NH3TKS0T2WW&hash=item2e0aac4852:g:i1AAAeSwfOJowoRD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1f65ONr7Ks2CfCE2aJqmRwciAzJPFGIba6AM4XWC0cx96mjfvUnKpmj3HvkZ0SIeSNFWGr9tVkRdVlB%2BTsaxcTpHcHIhzwmw5vlOjX0rv9MwuNv87sDjZyHpYAnSe8kgJF80%2B20lOqTRTPf6xUjH4UA5LTmuI5v01cPfXiua3WRPTizdFNjned2ZMnr%2FuNRgn11kCgYQUNGIAYkYBEjgDW%2BgITbYE6SQYLLRWjcFfaYRhUU0fPie0GyEf819kvXNZo%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5DNn6y6Zg
It looks like it.
my old car, Went to Zok & Gnome....and its been hammered and damaged since then.....theyve put a lot of work making it look that way again....I'd be very wary.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 12:15:05 »
Stange the IP isnt allowed, but at least you are in. easy workaround.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:53:28 »
Its weird, not something Windows does by default, nor can I think how I would make it.
So....Is it all insecure sites, or just your router.
Try http://example.com/
and I mean that site specifically, despite the name.
So....Is it all insecure sites, or just your router.
Try http://example.com/
and I mean that site specifically, despite the name.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:44:38 »
Presume your PC date and time are accurate? that can have some strange effects if out.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:17:56 »
Wonder if that is interfering
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:15:19 »
Are you running third party antivirus / firewall?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:14:49 »
Just tried my router on a brand new 11 (25h2) install, and i only get a warning in the address bar, nothing to click, it just works, so sounds like youve amended something to be 'more secure'
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General Discussion Area / Re: Question for computer wizards
« on: 08 October 2025, 10:12:14 »
You normally get a continue anyway button....try firefox for example, see if that gets you in?