Valtra
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 12:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cloudy
Thanks  no worries
I've finally had DVLA agree to process my paperwork, it will be a Q plate though, so a lot of wasted effort there!
Ah well, I'm sure the thrill of having it on the road will help me forget!
"Qs" rule . remember that a new reg is only new for 6 months max but Qs never age
Look forward to seeing your car at Stoneleigh just try to keepit boney side up untill then 
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cheapracer
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 02:21 AM |
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Whats a Q plate for us out of town'ers?
It's coming....
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Chris_G
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 09:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cheapracer
Whats a Q plate for us out of town'ers?
Clicky....
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cloudy
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 11:01 AM |
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Just seen the thread over there, I think my diary should be read backwards as somebody has posted the tack welded chassis! every weld was ground out
and remade when I was happy with the final design...
James
www.warnercars.com
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JC
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 07:28 PM |
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Congratulations. Perhaps not the exact result that you wanted but fantastic news nonetheless. You can be proud of your car - I look forward to
seeing it at Stoneleigh if you are there.
Well done!!!!!!
JC
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:{THC}:YosamiteSam
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 10:50 PM |
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some good work there - isnt it nice to see people having an idea and going for it without having someone saying - 'oooo cant do that' just
do it.. enjoy it - keep it secure too!
i would watch how you position / design any body panels - may destroy the look.
also think about when your driving it - iv a westy megabusa - you have to use waterproof gear when driving it - but when you have all the warm gear on
you will be suprised how much your driving position moves with the layers on.. feels different..
love it tho - keep the momentum.. your gf must love you.. 
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cloudy
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| posted on 20/4/09 at 11:50 AM |
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After the DVLA promised it would be done that day or the day after (last thursday) I took today off work as I was told monday latest. Also refused I
collect the paperwork
Guess what? nothing in the post.
Called up and....
"Oh yes I haven't done that yet..." It will be with you in another couple of days.
These people have no sense of how they muck people around 
Please don't use Borehamwood - use anywhere else, but not them.
[Edited on 20/4/09 by cloudy]
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Valtra
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| posted on 20/4/09 at 01:04 PM |
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don't want to rub salt in but you would have been better trippin up to Peterborough . vehicle inspector there seemed quite an enthusiast
(showed me loads of photos on his phone ) and delt with mine quite quickly
It will all be worth it !!!!
"If it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works"
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cloudy
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| posted on 20/4/09 at 02:05 PM |
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I really wish I had, i'd be on the road with an 09 plate by now...
www.warnercars.com
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 20/4/09 at 05:51 PM |
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That really is a shame James, but when you jump in and drive off it will all be forgotten. would look so cool being an 09 plate(sorry) so will you be
attending stoneliegh? i settled for a Q as i just wanted it on the road that day. and i did as i went to cardiff not bloody swansea!!
hope to see you and the car at the show
Rob
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cloudy
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 06:35 PM |
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Nothing yet again, suspect it hasn't been processed, but I was cheered up that my GPS arrived!
Navigo v2 which is about £50 from ebuyer, and is capable of running all major GPS apps.
Only problem is where to put it! Without refabbing the dash the only place I could find, that you can
a) reach
b) see
is in the steering wheel center, it looks tidy with and without the gps clipped in and is nice and visible. Potentially not very good for seeing where
your exit on the roundabout is!
Any comments/experiences/suggestions?
www.warnercars.com
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nitram38
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 07:04 PM |
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It needs to see the sky so I don't know how accurate it will be there . Can't you put it above your speedo?
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cloudy
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 08:00 PM |
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It wouldn't matter where I put it in R4, it "see's" the sky everywhere. Notice the strong lock whilst inside the garage
with the door closed - not an issue...
www.warnercars.com
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nitram38
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 09:01 PM |
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I have a tomtom 940 and a set of scala Q2 headsets and I'm thinking of getting another sat nav.
The Q2 can only connect to tomtom rider via bluetooth and not other tomtom models.
The headset has an FM radio and the 940 transmits on FM, but tomtom decided to remove the navigation instructions via fm due to a new eu rule
regarding transmission with no sound.
I've bought a cheap fm transmitter that I can plug in to the line out and it works, but it is just more wires and things to unplug.
I want a cheap fm transmitting sat nav for the Motaleira.
Does yours have fm?
[Edited on 21/4/2009 by nitram38]
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cloudy
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 11:14 PM |
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No, I chose the one without - I have no desire to have headphones in whilst driving, I find them distracting at the best of times!
James
www.warnercars.com
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cloudy
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:01 PM |
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She's registered, plated, taxed and insured!
it's completely and utterly mental, cue vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wOk76YGc9c
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Omni
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:07 PM |
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AWESOME! Well done! You must be very proud indeed. We need an outside vid now? I wanna see it in ALL it's glory.
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locoR1
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:31 PM |
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That's fantastic news James looking forward to seeing it at Stoneleigh do you know what day your going yet?
 
Description
Check out my CB500T Cafe Racer build diary
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nitram38
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:35 PM |
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I'm still trying to get the noise down and fit stupid mesh grilles everywhere 
Inspiring to see your video though, especially as the view is very similar to my car!
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Chris_G
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:37 PM |
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Nice one Cloudy!
Hope to see you/the car at Stonleigh too.
Chris
Now finished! Xflow-Zetec swap with GSXR TB's and Megasquirt.
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cloudy
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:56 PM |
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I'll be the sunday with a few mates, and possibly camping to the monday
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Valtra
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 08:04 PM |
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Don't spose it will be difficult to find you we'll just look for a large crowd
"If it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works"
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cloudy
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 09:04 PM |
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250miles on the clock!
Only three problems so far
1) the crappy plastic gps mount fractured under the vibrations
2) all the bulbs at the rear blew due to vibrations, now all replaced with LED models
3) After a drive, the left rear wheel bearing has a squeak when you push the car. It sounds very much like the oil seal, its a rubbery squeak not a
graunching or metallic noise. Reckon it warrants stripping the bearings? (Don't relish the job as the sierra ones are a pain) There's no
wheel rock and the hub isn't getting hot...
James
www.warnercars.com
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sgraber
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 03:42 AM |
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Loved the vid! Is the car everything you imagined it would be and then more? I will assume the answer is yea!
Steve
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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cloudy
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 06:41 AM |
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So far, it's doing everything I've asked of it - but has highlighted pretty early that I need to get it on a trackday pronto!
www.warnercars.com
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