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  1. BenzBoy

    Tyres

    Tyres? Maybe this is of interest. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/212643/braking.html Braking is only one parameter to consider. Regards, Benz-Boy
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    Pentrating oil?

    I am advised that an excellent penetrating oil can be made from one part ATF to one part acetone. Has anyone tried this recipe? Regards, Benz-Boy
  3. BenzBoy

    An ambit claim?

    Just when we are told in the media that the price of used cars is falling again we find a gem like this? Shall we pass around the hat...
  4. BenzBoy

    Miles or kilometres?

    http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8506158&__sid=1258915CA2F0&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%201090%204294964430&seot=1&__Nne...
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    One for Des

    Home mechanics 101. I do NOT suggest you actually do it this way Des!! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zjs0VQ_0uhU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess"...
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    Citroen XM

    One of the cars I have long thought interesting is the Citroen XM. There is one for sale locally and within what initially appeared to be a reasonable price range so I went and drove it today with the view to bringing it home. Instead, I came home and had a good strong cuppa and two Panadeine...
  7. BenzBoy

    Your advice?

    Gentlemen, I need your advice please. My Spirit II has rubber matting material about 4" wide running over the indoor sill. The driver's side has scuffed with age so in preperation for fitting a new piece I have removed the old which is stuck down with contact adhesive and them mounted with two...
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    The Winter Solstice - Phantom Drive Day

    Here are some photos from the Winter Solstice - Phantom Drve Day I organised to Centennial Vineyards on Sunday. 57 people and nearly as many cars. Photos by Mr Greasemonkey. Regards, Benz-Boy
  9. BenzBoy

    Thank You Parks

    Last week Parks re-padded the driver's seat base in the PII. The difference is phenomonal. The relationship between driver and controls has been restored to what Sir Henry worked out it should be and now I would be comfortable driving the car from Sydney to Melbourne in a day. Parks - you are a...
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