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    Thread: For Sale Proton Wira Lotus Special Limited Edition SOLD
Post: For Sale Proton Wira Lotus Special Limited Edition

Had a Satria GTi - which was basically a Colt and the 1.8 Lancer engine minus the turbo with Lotus tuned suspension - back in 2001/2. Great little car that was...
DavidA Cars 9 4,302 17-01-2015, 09:16 PM
    Thread: Selling a Private Number plate
Post: Selling a Private Number plate

I've had a private plate for 17 years and thought about selling it a few times. Get a quote from a couple of the cherished transfer providers (regtransfers is one) and then they will take their cut ...
DavidA The Couch 28 5,825 17-01-2015, 09:09 AM
    Thread: different xmas presents
Post: different xmas presents

bashbarnard Wrote: (03-01-2015, 05:50 AM) -- Decided it was better to put the money toward a meal out at tom kerridges place -- Proper lush !
DavidA The Couch 16 3,523 03-01-2015, 09:25 PM
    Thread: Fitness apps: What do you use? Any good?
Post: Fitness apps: What do you use? Any good?

I use Runkeeper when I'm out running/cycling but link in to TrainerRoad with the ANT+/Garmin sensors when I'm on the turbo trainer in the garage - it has a fantastic selection of training plans and se...
DavidA The Couch 11 2,536 01-01-2015, 09:37 PM
    Thread: Rover 214si
Post: Rover 214si

Looks nice on those wheels...only ever got as big as 15" TSW Blades on mine.
DavidA Projects 172 61,114 28-12-2014, 10:05 PM
    Thread: MG ZR: Cams & Maps
Post: MG ZR: Time to beat a 1.0

I realise I'm late to the story, but I'm 6'4" and had an MG TF without too much difficulty...
DavidA Projects 1,486 669,827 21-12-2014, 09:58 AM
    Thread: new car time
Post: new car time

Enjoy !
DavidA The Couch 34 5,665 13-12-2014, 10:33 PM
    Thread: Street warnings and CRB checks?
Post: Street warnings and CRB checks?

I was always advised where vetting was concerned that you're better off letting them know something that may well be irrelevant than hiding it/neglecting to say anything as honesty is a big part of th...
DavidA The Couch 17 6,055 08-12-2014, 10:32 PM
    Thread: new car time
Post: new car time

Jealous...hope you enjoy it.
DavidA The Couch 34 5,665 07-12-2014, 09:53 AM
    Thread: Ban on Car Cruises in midlands..
Post: Ban on Car Cruises in midlands..

Back in the mid-90s I used to go down to Weston Super Mare for the Sunday night cruise with a couple of mates and it used to be a good evening - parking up on the seafront, wander down the cars checki...
DavidA The Couch 28 4,812 03-12-2014, 08:52 PM
    Thread: Geocaching
Post: Geocaching

I guess it's a more hi-tech version of the "Dartmoor letterboxing" that I did for my DofE...
DavidA The Couch 15 2,843 01-12-2014, 06:51 PM
    Thread: Halfords socket sets
Post: Halfords socket sets

I thought that the professional sets were made by one of the bigger names anyway...
DavidA The Couch 54 8,794 01-12-2014, 06:08 PM
    Thread: Yet another "What Car" thread
Post: Yet another "What Car" thread

I've had a Corsa CDTi and it would do 64mpg on a run but my current 306 is better to drive.
DavidA The Couch 82 15,336 27-11-2014, 10:29 PM
    Thread: new car time
Post: new car time

JJ0063 Wrote: (24-11-2014, 07:25 PM) -- Saabs make for good sleepers. -- My wife had the 9-5 3.0 V6 when I first met her, looked like a plain old saloon car from the outside but when you planted tou...
DavidA The Couch 34 5,665 24-11-2014, 10:12 PM
    Thread: Tom's TDCi Titanium X...
Post: Tom's TDCi Titanium X...

Great mod. Luckily we've got cruise on our Mondeo estate as I don't fancy dismantling the airbag to be honest.
DavidA Projects 655 220,671 24-11-2014, 12:24 PM
    Thread: new car time
Post: new car time

Out of your selection I'd pick the Saab. I found myself really disappointed with the build quality of an A3 I had recently so I've been slightly put off the Audis. BMWs have a bit of a stigma attached...
DavidA The Couch 34 5,665 23-11-2014, 10:22 PM
    Thread: Rover 214si
Post: Rover 214si

Good news !
DavidA Projects 172 61,114 22-11-2014, 09:15 PM
    Thread: Pugless, here is my current ride.
Post: Pugless, here is my current ride.

Wow, that looks even better from the side. Stunning.
DavidA Photos Of Members / Cars 30 6,909 22-11-2014, 09:15 PM
    Thread: Pugless, here is my current ride.
Post: Pugless, here is my current ride.

laurence_13 Wrote: (22-11-2014, 02:29 PM) -- Yeah, there's a massive write up by the guy who built it if you Google it if you're interesyed :) -- Got a link to that ?
DavidA Photos Of Members / Cars 30 6,909 22-11-2014, 03:34 PM
    Thread: Rover 214si
Post: Rover 214si

That doesn't sound too happy, never had any smoke from mine - even after 120k miles.
DavidA Projects 172 61,114 22-11-2014, 01:45 PM
    Thread: Pugless, here is my current ride.
Post: Pugless, here is my current ride.

That's quite a lengthy build.
DavidA Photos Of Members / Cars 30 6,909 22-11-2014, 07:03 AM
    Thread: Pugless, here is my current ride.
Post: Pugless, here is my current ride.

laurence_13 Wrote: (21-11-2014, 09:19 PM) -- DavidA Wrote: (21-11-2014, 09:14 PM) -- That's a gorgeous classic Ducati...what's the silver one ? -- Cheers, Silver ones got a bit of a story behind i...
DavidA Photos Of Members / Cars 30 6,909 21-11-2014, 10:39 PM
    Thread: Rover 214si
Post: Rover 214si

Iceman299 Wrote: (21-11-2014, 09:40 PM) -- Brings back memories! First car was a nightfire red 214sei, followed by a 420 turbo, 220gsi then 216 coupe. I think i kind of loved Rovers back then :s -...
DavidA Projects 172 61,114 21-11-2014, 10:37 PM
    Thread: Pugless, here is my current ride.
Post: Pugless, here is my current ride.

That's a gorgeous classic Ducati...what's the silver one ?
DavidA Photos Of Members / Cars 30 6,909 21-11-2014, 09:14 PM
    Thread: Which Alfa ?
Post: Which Alfa ?

If it sounds anything like the Volvo V70 D5 I'd love to hear it... Both the 156 and 159 look beautiful. Is the 1.9 the same engine you find in the Vauxhall range ?
DavidA The Couch 14 3,212 20-11-2014, 09:54 PM