mr lobitos

this is all quicky's fault for saying it was a bargain,that got me looking at the post,then realised that it was just down coast which made it even better,read all of ziderapples build threads ,realised what had gone into this car and even though i wasn't in the market for another c ,couldn't pass on this one (certify me now). so spoke to john on tuesday morning ,top bloke that reassured me i was doing right thing and arranged for one of my trusted fitters to collect today (he said it doesn't feel as fast as my current vr,have to wait till tomorrow to see if he's on the wind up),so as i post i have two c's ,need to sell mental(m966 tal) asap then explain to missus that the weather in wales has turned my c from blue to green,a few pairs of shoes should do it ,wish me luck. thanks again to john and hopefully will see you at some shows,cheers

my rocker cover is plastic,you can have manifold for £35 posted

fitted polished manifold and rocker cover today,not sure what to with plastic vr cover leave off or refit ,any ideas

just fitting the manifold and rocker cover you supplied me,you can have used ones for £50 inc postage.quick question what gasket do you use the one coming off is rubber but won't fit the polished rocker cover,any ideas sorry to go off topic?

just fitting polished manifolds and found 2 x clips broke off vr6 dohc plastic engine cover,anybody got one 100 %intact

same probelms again today,just turning over not firing,have now changed ignition switch,coilpack,two relays,got a new key,don't know if this has any revelance but last three times car has been parked on slight incline or with one wheel on kerb (might be just wishful thinking)when parked on flat outside house or work starts fine any ideas?

just noticed and read your thread for the first time, inspired by it, love everything you've done, ps if you do decide to sell plate would be interested,as i am a nige and i drive a vr

long shot,anybody got a 6 branch manifold for a vr,cash waiting

whats the catch?anybody it that neck of woods know anything about it or can check it out

have you got a "buy it now" price,interested ,not into this ebay lark

tweeter in top hole,10cm speaker in middle hole,form a nice line with orginal door pod speaker then replace orginal dash tweeter with 8cm speaker ,done this with mine ,looks well

busy day on "C" today,firstly changed ignition switch ,no little brass screw holding switch in as described in knowledge base guide which made it a piece of cake(don't know if this good or bad,seems to sit secure,maybe someone will let me know)seems to be starting ok will wait and see,next took out"rsj"kneebars,anybody want them would make nice bookends or shelf brackets :) :) ,then fitted 4"x6" jbl to replace orginal speakers,nice sound,very satsifying day

probelms again,car turning over but won't start,happened about a week ok,turned key around and waggled in barrel ,started ok been fine for last week but today will not have it.could it be ignition switch or transponder (think thats right)in the key has been suggested,haven't got a spare key to try,HELP

any good tyre dealer ,will be able to balance them "static ",were one weight is placed in the centre of the rim,nowhere near calipers

pretty certain got a mint one in garage ,will hunt tomorrow and let you know

anybody any ideas

yes,looks like handle has had the striker bar cut any relevence,help needed

been trying to fit handles this afternoon,probelm is they won't lock or unlock,have used white plastic sleeve off old handles,this doesn't seem to be long enough to push lever down,what am i doing wrong,help

car has been lowered since last mot,will give everything a good clean and look at valve thingy,cheers for the input,let you know(by the way what does the valve thingy look like and its place on car )

took vr for mot today,failed on brake imbalance on front and rear brake application uneven.Pretty chuffed :clap: ,no advisory items either.where do i start looking with brakes, advice please

at the moment,yes but like i said in previous posts they are selling fast with nothing else coming through,i've actually sold more winter tyres this past month than in the whole of last winter

JIM - sorry i missed your question (30/9/10) as far as i'm aware there isn't a winter tyre avail in 205/50x15, 195/50x15 would be better option(narrower the better in winter conditions).can supply marshal kw15(marshal and kumho same company)@ £40.00 inc vat.would have to find out postage.

been toying with the idea of turboing or supercharing my c (only car i've felt like keeping) but because i only do 5 miles approx a day and the occasional weekend blast,a friend suggested nos,anybody used or is it totally unsuitable,advice please

my pleasure,sorry i couldn't chat more(rushed off me feet),nice meeting you,hope to see the car in flesh one day

my guess, the fitter has damaged tyre bead when fitting,(not speaking from experience before any one comments)