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Ian W

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28th Jul 15 at 14:16

quote:
Originally posted by spencer88
Not long to go for yours either is it

Fingers crossed you'll make it, although I reckon your chances are much higher than ours!

I'm confident our car will be fine, it's done about 400 miles so far running around and it's getting a full service + cambelt and waterpump this weekend.

Got all the service stuff from Euro Car Parts for free as we are doing it for charity

Ben G

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28th Jul 15 at 14:20

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Erm, the bumpers are black in the tv series!

Our bumpers were yellow to being with, but I plastidipped them black

I could've sworn the rear bumper was yellow when he pulls up outside his birds parents' house? Either that or the sticker was on the bootlid?

Ben G

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28th Jul 15 at 14:21

Knew it! You failed

sticker needs relocating.

spencer88

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28th Jul 15 at 14:44

I knew we had the sticker in the wrong place, as there was already a sticker on the car and it was taking the paint off trying to get it off, hence the location of the "blowjob" sticker.

--ToM--

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28th Jul 15 at 18:46

Iv just noticed the Rammage sticker on the side didn't realise he was doing it haha

spencer88

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29th Jul 15 at 07:40

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G

quote:
Originally posted by spencer88
Erm, the bumpers are black in the tv series!

Our bumpers were yellow to being with, but I plastidipped them black

I could've sworn the rear bumper was yellow when he pulls up outside his birds parents' house? Either that or the sticker was on the bootlid?

Just for you, I went home and placed it on top of the other sticker, so it is now in its rightful place!

taylorboosh

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29th Jul 15 at 07:53

This is pretty damn cool and im pretty fucking jelous

Ian W

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29th Jul 15 at 08:25

Getting slightly concerned that we are meant to be arriving in Calais two weeks from today and things aren't looking too good there

spencer88

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29th Jul 15 at 08:40

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Getting slightly concerned that we are meant to be arriving in Calais two weeks from today and things aren't looking too good there

We are going down to Roscoff

Ben G

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29th Jul 15 at 08:46

Those migrants will be jumping in the fiat expecting special treats

spencer88

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29th Jul 15 at 11:06

If it pays for fuel, so be it!

pow

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29th Jul 15 at 11:16

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Getting slightly concerned that we are meant to be arriving in Calais two weeks from today and things aren't looking too good there

I'm crossing on the 10th using the tunnel and I won't be amused if I have to wait for a train - I have a 10 hr drive the other side!

[Edited on 29-07-2015 by pow]

Ian W

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29th Jul 15 at 11:23

quote:
Originally posted by pow

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Getting slightly concerned that we are meant to be arriving in Calais two weeks from today and things aren't looking too good there

I'm crossing on the 10th using the tunnel and I won't be amused if I have to wait for a train - I have a 10 hr drive the other side!

[Edited on 29-07-2015 by pow]

Hmmm, got to say I don't fancy your chances mate unless things improve!

We are on the ferry which as far as I can tell, so far it's okay. Our trip is very tight time wise, we have to be in Calais to register on the night of the 13th so we can't be getting delayed for a day or we'll be screwed!

Ian W

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18th Aug 15 at 17:43

Back from my trip now, was amazing few days. Hard work and the miles are never as easy as you think they will be the night before

Our car at the top of the Stelvio Pass

spencer88

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20th Aug 15 at 06:52

Enjoy it though overall? Any breakdowns?

Ian W

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20th Aug 15 at 09:50

It was awesome, long days but we never really had a crossed word, I would do it again.

No breakdowns for us, did over 2000 miles in the end and we had to top up the water once and that was it. Not bad for a 245,000 mile barge

Having a nice big comfy barge helped

spencer88

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20th Aug 15 at 10:35

Yeah, sounds like our Fiat will be a dream....

Smash some pics up!

spencer88

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1st Sep 15 at 13:37

4 weeks to go....err.....

Ian W

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1st Sep 15 at 13:42

Planned maintenance or problems?

spencer88

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1st Sep 15 at 14:40

MOT - Rusted rear suspension mount.

So badly gone, needs a new rear subframe.

Got a bloke up North to send us one (after haggling it was for charity etc) fro £30, posted!!!

Not bad, 4 bolts and it was off

spencer88

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28th Sep 15 at 09:47

FINALLY!!!!

'Registration number:R610 DCX

✔ MOT

Expires: 25 September 2016'

Major issue was emissions. Exhaust manifold was leaking, wouldn't seal even with new gasket, centre section leaking, rear section leaking.

1 tube of fire brick sealant later and it's all sorted

[Edited on 28-09-2015 by spencer88]

nathy_87

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Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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1st Oct 15 at 09:24

Good Luck Spencer

Hope you've got dash cams for the journey!

DaveyLC

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1st Oct 15 at 09:33