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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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The best Coincidental psa convoy you've been in?

by Timmo » 08 Mar 2019, 22:44

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Taking the littlun to swimming lessons last eve, rolled out the drive, car that appeared behind was a slightly pimped DS3, in black, end of the road roundabouts and junctions, ds still behind and a C1 infront, also in black!
Was pleasantly happy to have a 3 car almost in model order convoy the same colour! C1, C2 & DS3!
Sadly the C1 pulled into...

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Ah.....to qualify for a PSA convoy. the scope goes beyond Citroen, Peugeot, and DS these days.

There is also Vauxhall/Opel of course (but maybe only from 17 Reg onwards?). Bikes and Scooters from Peugeot and...

.... possibly this rarity in the UK, but as you can see from the mission statement PSA are going to be the preferred worldwide mobility...

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09 Mar 2019, 08:57
Self Drive Cars

by NewcastleFalcon » 28 Mar 2018, 13:57
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Would a receptacle be useful for self-drive cars? Well here it is.

News story this morning on BBC with that famous old British Marque Jaguar. Will have to look up who own it now.

The first self-styled premium autonomous car has been unveiled in New York - and it's a Jaguar.

The vehicle, made in conjunction with Google's self-driving unit...

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Does anybody know where I can get hold of a fully functional Knight Industries Two Thousand? :D
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07 Mar 2019, 21:10
What a faux pas!

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Mar 2019, 13:00

Sorry it's politics but I had to chuckle at this from the news story re the anti Semitism debate.

Labour said it rejected completely any suggestion the party had acted lawfully and would be co-operating fully with the EHRC.

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07 Mar 2019, 13:00
Back to black

by Subsonicnat » 15 Feb 2019, 12:38

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Hi Guys,
Has anyone ever come across a Back to Black that REALLY WORKS, Spent a fortune on different products that claim to do it,But alas still looking.
Would love one that works properly,same as DASH SHINES,Small Result,Never very good.
Have a Garage full of this stuff, never to be used again..Thank you.

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I did, in many many bits!

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06 Mar 2019, 17:20
Bargain Basement Motoring

by NewcastleFalcon » 03 Dec 2017, 15:46
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Six Bottles of Wine has just bought me this :!: Case of right place at right time and being cheeky enough to ask.

4-door Clio 1.2, around 38,000 miles surplus to the owner's requirements. Another example of the On my walk method of acquiring vehicles as per Gibbo!

clio.jpg

Well pleased

Regards Neil

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I don't actually think that the 780 was any bigger (or was it 760), I may be wrong but that's what I remember. The CX was huge with something like. seven feet of length with the seats down.

Peter
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06 Mar 2019, 14:46
Who decides?

by Gibbo2286 » 04 Mar 2019, 15:06
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What is 'junk food' I note there's a suggestion that junk food adverts should not be on tv before 9pm, who decides what fits that category Jamie Oliver? :shock:

Franky I think they're bloody mad, are they going to set up a new bureaucracy to police it or will we have long drawn out court cases like they had to decide if Jaffa cakes were cakes or...

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The state takes an interest for several reasons. Obese people need more medical care and that's a cost to the state a huge cost. Diabetes is a big risk in the overweight this is more medical costs plus stuff like days off work etc. Probably many more reasons. If you want to plat your chest hair or tattoo your legs the state doesn't care because it...
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06 Mar 2019, 14:18
Trying to find 1987 D978CNR pug 305 break d-turbo in olive green

by Baja juan » 04 Nov 2018, 22:45

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Hi.

This is actually not much to do with me, but i had a login for this forum from a long time ago so i posted it. Just relaying the message. Im not a contributing member here but my login still worked so i figured id spread the message. I hope mods dont mind.

There was a very distinctive car, an olive green 305 break, converted to d-turbo and 5...

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despite a lot of effort, still not found :(

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05 Mar 2019, 21:08
MOT info

by Gibbo2286 » 28 Feb 2019, 19:39

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This from The Parts Alliance news letter email today might be of interest.

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My local tester told me today that DVSA want to be able to monitor all MoT's by TV. Should ensure an exodus of testers to the fields too!

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03 Mar 2019, 01:54
Got a complaint to make use resolver

by crapday69 » 28 Feb 2019, 20:51

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Do you ever feel like complaining but don't know where to start. I have found a great website that helps you find the right people to complain to within a company and keeps a log of all the contact between you and the company. The website is and its from moneysavirngexpert.com. I have used it twice to complain to BeWiser and BT. It keeps a date of...

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I've got a shrewd idea: they won't - I think it's company policy.

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03 Mar 2019, 01:45
What parts on car is boron steel?

by Chefslot » 25 Feb 2019, 12:02

So I've been looking more into welding lately and the other day I heard something about boron steel, and the guy who was working in a body shop repair centre said that it's often MIG braised. He also said that any work welded must be signed off for, so in the event anything happened the weld was traceable to him who was then accountable, not the...

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25 Feb 2019, 12:02
Something Completely Different

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 22 Feb 2019, 22:26

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Now, I'm sure many of us are probably used to see Horses, Ponies, even occasional Cows or Pigs in the New Forest

....but not at Birdlip Car Park on the A419 !

I thought there's gotta be an existing Thread here somewhere that I can revive, but seems not....

who's gonna be the first to come up with some sort of joke about Parking / Cow Pats /...

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That's definitely good value Marc, and not one I've come across before :rofl2:

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23 Feb 2019, 11:30
OTCL 73000 Posts!

by NewcastleFalcon » 13 Feb 2018, 19:51
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As of now following this post 4 to go.....It's going to happen tonight.

I have an Engine up my sleeve as you might expect but it ain't that good. For a start the only picture of it shows the number 90000 ! In a previous incarnation it was 63000 but there are no pictures on the internet of it, and it's a former Austerity 2-8-0 built by the North...

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Timmo........congratulations you have just posted post number 71000 on the OTCL with this

The ah bumper gel is Goood! Likewise I've used it for years, the old 309gti had big plastic bumpers and trims and the rubber spoiler, this stuff was without question the best option, The newer version is clear and has a slightly different fragrance to the...
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19 Feb 2019, 22:15
citroen uk

by picassodad » 19 Feb 2019, 11:00

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What a waste of space Citroen uk really are. Don't bother asking them for any tech info or anything else really about their cars as they know £$7K all, or wont tell, probably the former.

The dealer network is just as bad, which i feel are useless. This place on the other hand is brilliant and I will support it as much as possible with feedback as...

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You'd think that e-mail would make it simple to get any query to the appropriate quarter, within any copporate structure - & sometimes it is: Hilka were fabulous over my rattlegun's battery that wouldn't charge. At the other extreme I've found Hella & Continental to be absoluyely useless - unlike their respective products.

As for PSA, I do wonder...

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19 Feb 2019, 21:41
Borrowed from today's Birmingham history forum

by Gibbo2286 » 18 Feb 2019, 13:59

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I think there's something here for everyone...……….especially Neil. :)

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I made many journeys on double deck trams Neil, as boys we used to get on the tram in the city and travel out along Bristol Road to the Lickey Hills, some of the trams had an open front balcony upstairs and we would sit out there and sing our heads off all the way.

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18 Feb 2019, 17:55
R.I.P John Haynes

by crapday69 » 17 Feb 2019, 10:32

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Just read that John Haynes has died aged 80 on the 12th February. If it where not for him, a good number of us would not be a member of this forum. It was his manuals that gave us the power courage to mend our own cars. It's still a must to own a Haynes manual for your car if one is available even though we have great forums like this to help us....

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Some of the tools left over from the starship.

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17 Feb 2019, 14:53
Electric Cars-Adverts

by NewcastleFalcon » 29 Apr 2017, 18:49
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Have you seen any Electric Car adverts?

Nice choice of music for this one of the Zoe from Renault, but not a patch on their nostalgic yuppie ads for the Renault 25 back in the day :-D

5Kc3t5KVmQk

Regards Neil

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Audi E-tron Advert, in Peter Davison & Christopher Timothy's Road Trip thing!

ZOr37ny2yMU

REgards Neil
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16 Feb 2019, 10:14
Illness in Family

by Stickyfinger » 04 Feb 2019, 07:58

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Illness in Family

Due to the above, I am away for a while. To those I am in conversation with, sorry it will all have to wait a while.

Cheers chaps

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As Hell Razor says, Family first.

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12 Feb 2019, 12:30
Pollution From The M1

by CitroJim » 11 Feb 2019, 07:24

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Most mornings I run a big loop around my home town, a town that straddles the M1 Motorway close to Junction 14...

My run takes me very close to the M1 at several points and this morning I particularly noticed how the level of traffic pollution grew almost exponentially the closer I got :evil: I notice it most mornings but today it seemed much,...

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Don't forget there are roadworks along that stretch (upgrading to a (so called) 'smart' motorway), so vehicles will be moving slower, with more pollution produced and less turbulence to help disperse it.

Three lanes are currently open in both directions despite the roadworks and traffic at 5AM seems to be going as fast as normal... It's always...

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11 Feb 2019, 16:20
How's yours doing?

by Sloppysod » 08 Feb 2019, 16:15

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I have put this here as it is not marque/model dependent.
When adding you photos can you put make and model in the text. Theory is if some one does a search they find it.
Anyway, I was impressed with this, and still ¼ of a tank to go! At least 450.mile just above 70 mph!

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Here's mine, not bad considering it's a heavy automatic which spends a lot of time doing very short journeys unfortunately.

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09 Feb 2019, 17:50
Interweb item about French Cars we'd love to own.

by Hell Razor5543 » 09 Feb 2019, 11:53

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As the title says, I found an item on the Web about French cars we'd love to own. There are a few nice ones in there;

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Not at all sure about that Monica's dash. Frankly, I think it's a mess, and a poor mix of light and dark.
OK, a small manufacturer, but bits and pieces obviously borrowed from other cars (eg the geat selector straight from P6), and just dotted around. Jaguar and others did this sort of thing so much better. A shame: it could have looked one of the...

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09 Feb 2019, 14:25
As a matter of interest

by Subsonicnat » 08 Feb 2019, 22:57

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Hi Guys,
As a Matter of interest, HOW MANY out there still OWN a XSARA PICASSO 2.0 hdi vEHICLE.
OR ARE THEY BECOMING A RARE BREED.?.

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I should also of added that I still see LOADS of these driving about on the roads (even some X & Y registered ones)!

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09 Feb 2019, 00:38
Number Plates

by Jaf » 24 Jan 2019, 22:59
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Yeah it’ll be interesting after brexit, if all the EU plates in UK have to be changed!

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I think you'll find (a) your average police officer has little or no knowledge of the finer details of the relevant regulations (b) the paperwork is disproportionate to interest a traffic cop BUT, yes, it is a calculated risk.

However, my observation was simply that the company concerned list a red rose as an option (one of very many) - but not a...
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07 Feb 2019, 23:11
Is there a temporary dye I can add to my fuel to watch it travel through the fuel lines?

by kenbw2 » 06 Feb 2019, 00:15

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I'm setting up a bit of a twin tank system for veg oil cold starts in the morning.

I want to know how much fuel needs to go through the filter, pump etc in order to purge what's in there.

My idea is to add some dye to the diesel (not red, obviously), run it through and see when the dye comes out of the pump's return.

But god knows what dye is...

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Yea I saw the fuel dyes wikpedia page, done a bit of research myself. I found some UV dyes as well which could work. The thing I'm up against is knowing if it's safe t chuck in. Obviously I'm not gonna trust the eBay sellers saying yea it's totally fine .

As for why not red, I've heard it does stain things so don't want to be accused in future,...

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06 Feb 2019, 15:20
A catalogue.

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Feb 2019, 13:02

I was looking for something else and came across this very comprehensive catalogue that might be useful for some. There' more from the same company on the site.

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03 Feb 2019, 13:02
Ax passed Spanish mot

by Jaf » 23 Jan 2019, 15:30

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Yay! Dad’s little Gwin passed her ITV (mot).

Advisory for the number plates. As they’re original they don’t have the EU flag on them.

Did a thousand mile an hour down the mountain with gales blowing. Brrr.

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I've split the current number plate topic off here:

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29 Jan 2019, 11:36
Cloned Car

by Subsonicnat » 27 Dec 2018, 10:36
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Hi Everyone,
Have bought a XSARA Picasso exclusive 2.0 HDi 2004.
A Little Monkey Down South I Presume has CLONED my registration Plate..
Apparently not paying a Toll Fee Dartford Area A428,??.
The Camera Caught it,And Yes it is my Reg Mark..
Have informed the Police and can only hope they catch him sooner rather than later..
Spoken to other...

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The Welsh have moaned constantly since the outset about the Severn Bridge tolls, now they're abolished they're moaning that the extra traffic is causing problems further along the M4 at Newport, the English on the other hand are happy that the heavies that used to travel through Gloucestershire to avoid the tolls are no longer bothering them. :-D
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27 Jan 2019, 11:19
French cars are a mystery to me

by doctle » 15 Jan 2019, 22:51

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I had a low oil warning after I serviced my 207. I was puzzled as to why as the sensor was working when I warmed up the car. I spent an hour looking for the sensor before I gave up and looked on service box it's not easily accessible. Anyhoo I started the car 2 hours later got oil ok on the screen, very puzzling to me.
Some of you might remember...

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This just goes to show what a nonsense the MoT has become: low oil is hardly a safety issue nor, for that matter, is a CEL (which, in my experience) means absolutely nothing. 9 times out of 10, any of these lights coming on means the sensor's failed NOT the system it's monitoring!

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19 Jan 2019, 14:09
Another auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 19 Jan 2019, 10:45

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Lots of stuff here, note the location though near Taunton Somerset.

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We were still wearing puttees when I was in Egypt in 1953-55. :)

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19 Jan 2019, 12:27
Auto Transmission Oil

by moizeau » 15 Jan 2019, 11:41

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Just looked at the site and found this

Says Toyota T IV spec which I think is the same as 3309, that's 13 litres free if it's the case, maybe someone could clarify?

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That oil does indeed say T-IV which is the same as JWS3309. So I can’t see a problem there.

I suppose it all comes down to trusting the third party manufacturer of the oil.

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15 Jan 2019, 12:04
NSL.

by Gibbo2286 » 10 Jan 2019, 12:34
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Had a van from this lot sitting in the close this morning long enough to note all the vehicles here. Anyone come across them before?

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All been used previously bar 1 and putting the PAL player on the NTSC input gives nothing. None of the cables work with that player but all do with the other.
Doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things as one player plays everything. Irritating though.
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12 Jan 2019, 07:32
The French are Revolting again !

by Stickyfinger » 10 Jan 2019, 18:46

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The French are Revolting again !

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Slightly off topic I know but one time we crossed from Poole to Cherbourg on the ferry it was announced that the french fishermen were revolting so we expected the harbour to be blocked. By the time we got there I had forgotten all about it, we docked, drove off into Cherbourg but found we couldn't get out as all the main roads were blocked and...

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11 Jan 2019, 12:41
Wheels + tyres in Brum

by van ordinaire » 07 Jan 2019, 23:16

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Bit of an impulse buy these but too good a deal to pass up.

Is anyone in a position to collect these during the vendor's working day so I could collect them in the evening?

Of course, ideally, I'd like them relayed v down to me - but realise that IS being supremely optimistic.

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Thanks for the response - but can't now find the ad (on Gumtree), so have messaged the vendor & am still awaiting a reply.

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09 Jan 2019, 23:10
Receipts

by Richard_C » 08 Jan 2019, 19:00

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Our first Citroen, 1979. In fact our first 'new' car - don't really buy new but my wife worked for water board as it was then and they gave car loans, she did a lot of miles for the job.

Rooting though some old papers came across a few things, the handwritten receipt for £70 for 4201 KW, our first ever car, Cortina Super MK 1 leaky special which...

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We bought a new Ford Mk1 1200cc Cortina Estate in 1964. Cost £700. By 1969 it needed welding on the rear box section chassis rails.

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08 Jan 2019, 20:43
Coleford 2019

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jan 2019, 13:14

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I've been asked about this in a pm, here's the answer for all/any interested. Ignore the price mentioned in the link, the day is free for visitors unless you're entering a vehicle.

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I wonder why that car is so low at the back, not as I recall them.

I was chatting to a sales manager at Clock Garage in Birmingham, a salesman came round and said You know that immaculate Humber Sceptre...……….it isn't any more, it's been hit by a bus over on the other side of the roundabout. :(

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07 Jan 2019, 16:51
Removing a 100 year old (at least) cast iron bath!

by NewcastleFalcon » 05 Jan 2019, 13:55

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Its January! The more threads the merrier as far as I am concerned so I'll give this an airing rather than tag it onto Chris's Workshop Time, or POTD, or Toolbag Tales.

Heres a picture to start it off....

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Regards Neil

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Thanks for the tip, but I am happy to let Brian get what he can for it. He does a great service round these rural parts, everyone knows him and uses him, and he's a real character. He's done a bit of car transporting for me too.

Regards Neil

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07 Jan 2019, 15:25
Workshop time

by white exec » 05 Jan 2019, 12:10

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Have always rather liked the look of broadcast studio clocks, nicely edge-lit for the subdued surroundings.

So, one of my best Christmas pressies was one of these, from Amazon*...
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Easily opened up, and a run of warm white 12v led strip placed around the periphery, under the front bezel.
Run off 9v d.c., it...

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I used to have a workshop full of televisions - but no clock.

Peter

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06 Jan 2019, 12:03
Syringe my ears.

by Gibbo2286 » 01 Jan 2019, 13:10

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Neil asked for a new year thread. :)

Well not mine but a friend's. She's deaf from a gummed up eardrum. previously a case of soaking the ear with olive oil for a few days then going to the GP's and having it syringed by the practice nurse.

This time they told her We don't do that any more. and referred her to a private clinic where she would...

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That’s the finest thread title so far this January.

Much kudos Gibbo, Part of the FCF’s uniqueness and charm, I can fairly safely say that you won’t find a thread called Syringe my ears anywhere else on the world wide web :-D

Regards Neil

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01 Jan 2019, 14:41
Happy New Year!!!!

by CitroJim » 31 Dec 2018, 06:52

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Happy New Year one and all and may 2019 be a great year in all ways :-D

Enjoy this evening's celebrations 🎶🎉🎈 I'll be well tucked up in bed in preparation for a double New year's day parkrun and some cycling :)

Looking forward to enjoying some great posts on here in 2019 and to attending some of the more local car rallies... By bike!

Have fun...

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Bit of plain French from me

Bonne et Heureuse Annee

..and join in as much as you can in 2019....it makes the forum flow.

..and first topic of the year from me, dont bother giving stuff up for January, start something new

So today, I give you

Start a new thread in January month!

Regards Neil

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01 Jan 2019, 01:17
An interesting site.

by Gibbo2286 » 29 Dec 2018, 11:32

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This site as quite a lot of interesting stuff, if you have a wander through the links down the left side.

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Couldn't find it immediately on the site, but one of the fun services you used to be able to access from your telephone was dial-a-disc

Used to love Dial-A-Disc :D I have fond memories of groups of us youngsters all piling into a telephone kiosk to listen to the disc of the day :D

Happy days 💛

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30 Dec 2018, 07:46
Merry Christmas

by RPWC » 25 Dec 2018, 14:05

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To all on the forum,and especially those who have helped me with advice throughout the year,hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New year

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Yes, best wishes Rich and a ‘trouble-free van year’ 🤞

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25 Dec 2018, 14:33
One of my projects.

by Gibbo2286 » 24 Dec 2018, 14:23

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Jag project3.jpg More from my photo box. Found this in a dire state in a pub car park by Gloucester. It was white at the time.

Ps. The car in the background is a Vanden Plas Princess 1300 with the sub-frame out to rebuild the rusted out floor.

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Not so fussy about age related Nos: then.

I had a C reg '63 Beetle because it was re-registered in Northampton, which had never issued A & B prefixes.

I went to have a look at a NAS XJC but had reservations about it. Went to a Frenchman who had no such qualms, virtually bought it unseen, came over - & drove it home.

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24 Dec 2018, 21:39
DIY cranking or booster battery pack

by MikeT » 16 Oct 2018, 09:25
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Following the C3's recent battery discharge and last winter's concerns over the C5's battery condition I think it's prudent I obtain a portable booster pack before the cold season arrives.

Although the LiPo cells I'm familiar with are a good choice in that respect, I've since learnt that LifePo4 is the chemistry of choice. Not just as...

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Heater remote switch works fine indoors so signal should be stronger in the car. I'm unable to test the effect of sub-zero temps on the batterys but doubt it will be much of an issue. Hopefully, it means the end of my anti-social extended cold-idling when the screen needs defrosting/demisting with the added bonus of not having to leave home to do...
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24 Dec 2018, 17:08
Education Education Education!

by Gibbo2286 » 17 Dec 2018, 10:39

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Watching 'Tipping point' celebrity special yesterday, a 'celeb' from Coronation Street, the question Who was the UK monarch at the start of the 20th century?

the answer Margaret Thatcher. :rofl2:

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I dismissed that an error - in the context of Constipation Street.

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19 Dec 2018, 21:53
Washing machines & computers

by van ordinaire » 17 Dec 2018, 21:01

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OK, so now I've got your attention (hopefully) in truth this really a request for a littlehelp.

Those of you who have seen my blog lately might recall odd references to a launderette: that's because my machine down in Devon died, I suppose, a couple of months ago - & I can't find my Haynes manual. No that's not a joke, as anyone who has one will...

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Must admit already thinking maybe I was a bit hasty. Among my e-mails are those relating to 3 unresolved disputes (although none of any real consequence), my only way of renewing my internet contract, which expires, on 31 December, but, perhaps, most importantly my $110 ticket for an event over Mayday Weekend.

Good news is, ordered a WM...

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Last post by van ordinaire
19 Dec 2018, 21:50
Biker clothes auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Dec 2018, 11:32

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Last post by NewcastleFalcon
12 Dec 2018, 18:26
I must be getting old

by admiral51 » 16 Nov 2018, 21:25
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Is it just me, i guess it probably is but...............
Spent a good few years posting lots when i first found the forum, quite active in my posts not just regarding my own problems and then i had a good few years of trouble free Citroens, ( yes they do behave sometimes ) but having found the forum again, okay i needed help, but i found myself...

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I got it! It is Volume 2, so it is quiet. Volume 1 requires specialist audio equipment just to hear it, while Volume 10 blew the speakers the moment the needle hit the record!
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Last post by Hell Razor5543
11 Dec 2018, 21:05
Berlingo diesel VTR with the wrong engine in.

by pjbw » 01 Dec 2018, 16:31
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Hello,
(My brief CV: Driven over a million miles, 20 years fleet engineer and transport manager, 10 years motor racing, retired and then a volunteer driver for local social care trust (sliding doors important)).
This is my second VTR; the first one which replaced my 2003 Berlingo had a steering fault and replaced with my current one.
Going up a...

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Yes, there’s need to repeat the post, it’s there for all to see.

In the absence of any further info that has been repeatedly asked for to try and resolve the matter, there is little point in trying to pursue it further. Do create a new post if you have a new issue, but this thread is being locked and moved out of the technical forum as it is...
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Last post by GiveMeABreak
10 Dec 2018, 17:34
Anybody still use scart cables and connectors?

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Dec 2018, 16:33

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Just sorting my pile of odds and sods and there are a few Scart cables and multi adapters in there mostly new in their original packaging .

Do I offer them free gratis to anyone who wants them or stick them in the bin?

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I've still got and occasionally use my first digital camera, only 1.2 megapixels but still produces pretty good images, built like a brick but nevertheless went all round the world with me twice.

Priced at £1200 when it came out although I didn't pay that, it came as part of a deal with a computer.

Plenty of them offered on Ebay for about a...

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Last post by Gibbo2286
09 Dec 2018, 18:00
Did something happen overnight?

by Paul-R » 06 Dec 2018, 10:48
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I thought I made a post yesterday evening but it wasn't there this morning. Was there a restore from a backup overnight? Or was it all my own fault and I closed the window down instead of posting the comment!

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I'm trying to remember back to when I was modding on a forum using phpBB and don't recollect any problems. That was a couple of software revisions ago though and might now be different.

Having said that it doesn't really matter - I was just trying to clean up the thread.
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Last post by Paul-R
07 Dec 2018, 12:04
Halfords 'Free' MOT test

by EDC5 » 02 Oct 2018, 16:24
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Whilst I was browsing their online store I noticed Halfords seem to be giving out a free MOT with any purchase. (

Qualifying criteria seem to be that you make a purchase and that you book it in to their service centre before the end of October next year.

Since my MOT is due on the 21st of December I'm pretty tempted to take it a month early and...

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Halfrauds...... I bought a filter only one time looks ok but, the paper inside the canister is just beyond my words....
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Last post by jsp
03 Dec 2018, 18:41

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