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I fitted the Focals today. No soundproofing yet, will wait until the weather warms up for that. Just to say, these were the easiest install I've ever done on a car. Usually I'm increasing hole sizes, checking clearances, adding wiring etc. None of that, just fit and plug in. Even the door cards...

This is exactly why I tried to buy a GR86 in 2022 and was delighted to get one in 2023. The sales targets for ZEV and the ultimate ban on ICE were coming, it's nothing new. It's really just an extension of, and the next step after, years of progressively tightening average CO2 emissions...

That sounds like a great trip for September, the others too.👍 I must get a plan together for some trips this year. Some loose ideas kicking around, but need to keep flexible on dates. There's still a DFDS ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. It's overnight, saves a day of driving and...

Yes, just arrived this morning, I've not filled it in yet. Will definitely comment on, no alarm fitted, and they've not bothered to tell me, I had to find out via an Internet forum. :rolleyes:

Shame we missed a meet up and photo opportunity. ;)

Managed to fit in a Boxing Day drive, before the weather turns crap for the next few days. First stop Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub at 1732 ft ASL. Then onto Hawes via Buttertubs Pass, an absolute pleasure to have the road to myself. :)

The reg looked familiar. That was the Demo car at Darlington.

A last of the old model Landrover Defender 110. Ordered because it would be the last chance to get one new. I'd had various 'real' 4x4s over the last 30 years, LR, Jeep, Suzuki. Bought initially to stay mobile in the winter, but great for touring, camping and 'greenlane' trips. Out of season...

I checked the oil level today, cold, it had been stood for a few weeks. The dipstick level was around 5mm above the max mark, the litre bottle for tops still had 0.5 L, it had actually been filled with 5.5 Litres. So it seems 5.0 Litres is correct and it needs a very long time to drain into the...

I changed the oil myself at 1600 miles, after reading many online posts saying 5 litres. 5.0 Litres barely filled it to the minimum mark and leaving plenty of time for it to drain into the sump didn't change that. Luckily I had bought another litre for top ups, it ended up with another 0.6/0.7...

Hi, I've not seen or heard of Power Bass speakers before. They look remarkably similar to the custom fit Focals, but the spec is different, lower sensitivity and the materials are different. In the USA Power Bass are around $130 and Focals $300+, a significant price difference. The UK the price...

^ Nice, another WN73! :)

After looking through the semi-fitted and cut-to-fit mats at Halfords, I found some fully fitted mats that were a good fit. BMW mini 2006-2014, item no 274008, £46 The set in the store had the rears missing, so I can't advise if they fit, but did get me a discount for just the fronts. The mats...

Thanks. I do like your Electric Blue one.(y) Electric/Neptune was my first choice, having watched all the Everyday Driver videos. After 18 months waiting, thinking it wasn't going to happen, I was just pleased to get one regardless of the colour. Stoneacre in Darlington did the handover and it...

Hello all, Been lurking on the forum for ages, picking up loads of great tips and info (Thanks!), here's my '86. Ordered 9th June '23, collected 4th Sept. Currently sitting at 1690 miles. It's a fabulous drive, my first sports car, a real change from my daily 2015 Landrover Defender and the...