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AlexM

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  1. I've never let computer games bother me, and I don't understand why other people do. I personally would take the console away until he learns how to control his anger.
  2. I'm only getting up early enough if Pete is paying for the food.
  3. But I didn't book a holiday, just like it said.
  4. TSS Woodbridge! That's going to be a hard decision.
  5. 5spd Manual I've have you know Homer!
  6. So you'll throw in the GT500 for free? Nice! Sold.
  7. I went from a 1.2 Punto to an NA Supra myself, after racking up just over three years no claims with the Punto. I had (and still have) no wish to kill myself, and jumping straight into a TT with no high powered/RWD/Turbo experience did not seem a good idea to me. I'm glad of this for a few reasons - When I bought my first Supra I had absolutely no idea about anything car related (this was ~ a year ago), and while I took someone with me who 'knew' cars there were many things he did not pick up on. The car I bought, turned out to be near enough a death trap (aka a 'dog'). It had three semi-seized calipers (one piston seized on each front caliper, and rear right seemed seized also), aftermarket wheels with unevenly worn tyres, a failing water pump and rad cap, and a fair bit of rust with a small amount of damage (hidden under the body kit). It's also had a poor 'spray over', with the paint flaking at the edges. It's cost me several thousand to put 'right' and I'm very lucky I didn't end up in a tree (or similar) while I was driving it in that condition (I believe an extra 100bhp with a turbo kick would have made this far more likely). Ironically I only found out there was something wrong with the car due to buying another one () and finding it drove a lot better. I also took it straight to Chris Wilson for a full service, let him give it a once over, and did any preliminary maintenance he suggested (I will now do this with any car I buy). I suggest you get to some club meets, get some passenger rides (on the road and track days), and if possible get some drives (even if gentle) of cars you know are set up correctly, so you know how a good one should feel. I would also get another year of no claims under your belt, because £3750 is insane no matter how you look at it (but it is up to you). Good luck.
  8. I don't have aftermarket suspension, so I definitely didn't mean option two! I can act on any information I gain in due course.. Fight to the death? Bull dodging? Origami face-off? 100m sprint? GRiD racing championship? Possibilities are endless.
  9. I'd go for the Momo too, quite like it myself.
  10. Nice RSP 6 Speed Single might be available after Llandow, light tail/side damage. I'll let you know.
  11. I'm no expert, but the autobox might just need an oil change. I wouldn't buy it unless the box was sorted beforehand though.
  12. 1. SteveR. 2. Bignum. 3. Little num. 4. konio-nt 5. Burna & Julia 6. TrickTT 7. AlexM 8. 9. 10.
  13. How many places are we supposed to sign up on? I thought we were using the calendar list.
  14. You could always stick a 2JZ into the IS200...
  15. Doesn't look anything special. Paint on the bodykit doesn't seem to match, horrific wheels, cloudy headlights, poorly written advert.. I'm put off already.
  16. Stop taking pictures of it and go drive it! I wish I could go out in mine rather than sitting in an office.
  17. What gearbox are you running it with?
  18. Is it a front or rear tyre that has a puncture? What would shipping cost?
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