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    Bren reacted to motorpunk in F1 drivers Rover 620i to be raced. *FRAGILE*   
    Thanks, you’re right. We all have mental day jobs and the car is miles away from home so it’s difficult to get everyone together, tools, parts etc during daytime. I think we’ll fit the original uprights and swap out just the hubs. I’m watching the calendar and stressed to shit that we’ve barely started and have way too much to do…
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    Bren got a reaction from Sigmund Fraud in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren reacted to Oi_Oi_Savaloy in 1987 Lotus Excel SE   
    I've copied and pasted these initial updates from another forum.   
     
    This goes back to 2021/early 2022. First two posts will cover the back story and then I'll add what I've been doing to it this last month.  There's been quite a delay on this because my wife became very ill in mid-2022 and all life turned to making sure she came through her illness (which she has, all-clear been given etc etc).  Life is sort of back to normal (although i'd argue that something like that changes life and perspectives across the entire family.  Not sure what normal is now tbh).  
    So back to 2021..............I've wanted to have a build thread of my own for years but I've never had a car that I felt had sufficient interest (or age) to warrant a thread.  But Covid changed my attitude - felt that life can be so precarious that I really had to step up my search for something.  I live in West Wales and alot of my local friends are electricians or carpenters or plumbers.  They go to a lot of houses and farms.  I told them all to look out for anything under a cover or tarpaulin or looked a bit forgotten that to give me a ring.  In 2022  I got a call about this car from one of the lads.  He didn't know what he was looking at, just that he knew it needed saving and 'it looks quick'!  

    I met the owner (whom used to use it quite often but then his life took a turn for the worse and it had to be set aside to prioritise other things going on - totally understandable) before xmas 2021 and agreed a deal and paid a 10% deposit....then  xmas and life got in the way and it was only today that I was able to go and pick it up.  The plan is to ignore the exterior for the moment.....and just get the interior dry and all fitted out (I've got all the parts but he did the headlining and then life got in the way and some of the interior needs putting back). 
     
    I've got a couple of dehumidifiers coming to help with the drying out too.  I then am going to get the car mechanically fettled and then MOT'd.  Once it's MOT'd then I'm going to use it for business meetings, day trips with the kids, charity runs, going up to North Wales to see my Dad and Devon to see my mum etc etc..  

    Some initial pictures - bear in mind it was under a tarp(for 3 years, with the passenger window open..........) right up until the point you see these pictures. 
     
    We got it into my shed and onto the ramp to see what we had.  The interior needs a lot of fettling.  On to the next instalment.  




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    Bren got a reaction from Remspoor in The grumpy thread   
    Our mondeo has adaptive xenons. The n/s bulb that illuminates when you turn has gone.
    Can I get the unit out of the car? No. I watched vids on youtube - all are older than ours and lower spec - light comes out easy.
    I did the other side 12 months ago and it was a PITA but I got the light unit free. I am mindful I do not want to break anything so I do not want to lose my temper. I have put my tools away.
    I really have no love for this car.
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    Bren got a reaction from myglaren in The grumpy thread   
    Our mondeo has adaptive xenons. The n/s bulb that illuminates when you turn has gone.
    Can I get the unit out of the car? No. I watched vids on youtube - all are older than ours and lower spec - light comes out easy.
    I did the other side 12 months ago and it was a PITA but I got the light unit free. I am mindful I do not want to break anything so I do not want to lose my temper. I have put my tools away.
    I really have no love for this car.
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    Bren got a reaction from grogee in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren got a reaction from RayMK in The Bikeshite Thread   
    After having issues with the busa's brakes for a couple of years I sorned it last autumn and let the MOT run out.
    Today I removed the calipers as they need an overhaul. I need to see who has a good reputation before I part with folding.

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    Bren got a reaction from Popsicle in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren got a reaction from Cavcraft in The Bikeshite Thread   
    After having issues with the busa's brakes for a couple of years I sorned it last autumn and let the MOT run out.
    Today I removed the calipers as they need an overhaul. I need to see who has a good reputation before I part with folding.

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    Bren got a reaction from egg in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren got a reaction from RayMK in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren got a reaction from Nyphur in The new news 24 thread   
    The definition of insanity? Buying genuine filters for a ten year old 184k insignia.
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    Bren got a reaction from grogee in Ford 1.6 diesel "quick, quiet and clean"   
    What a honey!
    Where do I sign?
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    Bren got a reaction from grogee in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    I liked metros. The 1.0 was surprisingly peppy and the interiors seemed to retain their "new" smell for yonks.
    On the downside the gearboxes always reminded me of the circular saws in a joiners shop. My mate had a C reg turbo - the row of lights to indicate boost was a nice touch. But not the transmission which took me back to going to the butchers with mother and listening to the bacon slicer.
    And rust.
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    Bren got a reaction from Dan302 in Ford 1.6 diesel "quick, quiet and clean"   
    What a honey!
    Where do I sign?
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    Bren got a reaction from Carl1981 in HMC- AUTOSHITE 2.0   
    So the P38 and the shadow have gone?
    Replaced with an MGF?
    An anti climax on a par with going to see Star Wars the Phantom Menace.
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    Bren got a reaction from warren t claim in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    The insignia is shit.
    I disagree. There - i've said it. Mine is very leggy but well maintained. Good on fuel with a reasonable turn of pace. Nimble compared to our Mk IV mondeo which for me is somewhat of a pudding and vastly overrated. At ten years old and 184 k nothing squeaks or rattles - the trim on the side of the seat near the switches has broken because of a trapped seat belt buckle.
    Like all cars they have their issues but they certainly will have issues when they are treated as white goods.
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    Bren got a reaction from Erebus in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    I have insignia. Wife has mondeo.
    Mondeo is a better looker and a nicer place to park your arse. Interior is much more upmarket. However I find that to drive the mondeo is meh - it reminds me of my 2000 SD1 - a big car with a small engine. Performance is decidedly underwhelming and for all the bodykit and 19" wheels it is a sheep in wolf's clothing. Plus being an estate it fills the parking spaces in town centres - it's a big bugger and you are at the mercy of other peoples' car doors.
    I expected the sig to be utter pants - mine was an emergency purchase. The interior has a korean feel to it ( cheap) - the infotainment ( intellink) is a bit pish - it is very slow to respond.
    However, with 160 PS it goes well. Mine has 19" corsa wheels - on spacers ( no I never fitted these), bends can be tackled at a fair old velocity. Despite the clutch being 12000 miles old I find the pedal heavy.
    Sat nav. Stop start. Heated steering wheel. For £2k what's not to like?
    Would I have paid £8k? No. But I wouldn't spunk £8k on a mondeo either. 
     
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    Bren got a reaction from PicantoJon in The grumpy thread   
    Only a slight grump. This - 

    Kit has 1992 on the box. Molds are probably ten years older. And it shows - the fit of the wings is appalling despite sanding and trimming - any looser and they would flap. It's going to take lots of filling - and sanding.
    I had a peak on youtube at the latest airfix vulcan - new molds and the wings are one piece - the detail is superb.
    I'll just have to crack on.
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    Bren got a reaction from yes oui si in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    I have insignia. Wife has mondeo.
    Mondeo is a better looker and a nicer place to park your arse. Interior is much more upmarket. However I find that to drive the mondeo is meh - it reminds me of my 2000 SD1 - a big car with a small engine. Performance is decidedly underwhelming and for all the bodykit and 19" wheels it is a sheep in wolf's clothing. Plus being an estate it fills the parking spaces in town centres - it's a big bugger and you are at the mercy of other peoples' car doors.
    I expected the sig to be utter pants - mine was an emergency purchase. The interior has a korean feel to it ( cheap) - the infotainment ( intellink) is a bit pish - it is very slow to respond.
    However, with 160 PS it goes well. Mine has 19" corsa wheels - on spacers ( no I never fitted these), bends can be tackled at a fair old velocity. Despite the clutch being 12000 miles old I find the pedal heavy.
    Sat nav. Stop start. Heated steering wheel. For £2k what's not to like?
    Would I have paid £8k? No. But I wouldn't spunk £8k on a mondeo either. 
     
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    Bren got a reaction from Cavcraft in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    I have insignia. Wife has mondeo.
    Mondeo is a better looker and a nicer place to park your arse. Interior is much more upmarket. However I find that to drive the mondeo is meh - it reminds me of my 2000 SD1 - a big car with a small engine. Performance is decidedly underwhelming and for all the bodykit and 19" wheels it is a sheep in wolf's clothing. Plus being an estate it fills the parking spaces in town centres - it's a big bugger and you are at the mercy of other peoples' car doors.
    I expected the sig to be utter pants - mine was an emergency purchase. The interior has a korean feel to it ( cheap) - the infotainment ( intellink) is a bit pish - it is very slow to respond.
    However, with 160 PS it goes well. Mine has 19" corsa wheels - on spacers ( no I never fitted these), bends can be tackled at a fair old velocity. Despite the clutch being 12000 miles old I find the pedal heavy.
    Sat nav. Stop start. Heated steering wheel. For £2k what's not to like?
    Would I have paid £8k? No. But I wouldn't spunk £8k on a mondeo either. 
     
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    Bren got a reaction from N Dentressangle in HMC- AUTOSHITE 2.0   
    So the P38 and the shadow have gone?
    Replaced with an MGF?
    An anti climax on a par with going to see Star Wars the Phantom Menace.
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    Bren got a reaction from eddyramrod in Unpopular Motoring Opinion Thread   
    The insignia is shit.
    I disagree. There - i've said it. Mine is very leggy but well maintained. Good on fuel with a reasonable turn of pace. Nimble compared to our Mk IV mondeo which for me is somewhat of a pudding and vastly overrated. At ten years old and 184 k nothing squeaks or rattles - the trim on the side of the seat near the switches has broken because of a trapped seat belt buckle.
    Like all cars they have their issues but they certainly will have issues when they are treated as white goods.
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    Bren got a reaction from Peter C in HMC- AUTOSHITE 2.0   
    So the P38 and the shadow have gone?
    Replaced with an MGF?
    An anti climax on a par with going to see Star Wars the Phantom Menace.
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    Bren got a reaction from RobT in HMC- AUTOSHITE 2.0   
    So the P38 and the shadow have gone?
    Replaced with an MGF?
    An anti climax on a par with going to see Star Wars the Phantom Menace.
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