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Glad your keeping the car! Watched it getting built as mine was in at the same time. Glad it is all up and running as I know you had a few problems too. Sure the 2.5 is a huge step and i’m sure the guys at SW will get it well sorted as you only have to look at Higgy’s to see what they can do! Good luck Derek

WOW!! Two fantastic well looked after motors. Lot of nice mods especially to your own. Keep up the good work. Derek

Think these would look great on your car John, if the red was replaced with gold! Derek

Looks like my Aviator!! Derek

Thought it was more a dark grey almost black in the west?! Derek

Morning and welcome Paul! Classic looks great but it must have been hard giving up the Cossie. Certainly looks a stunning well kept example. Sure the Scoob will get the same treatment. Derek

Gets a mention in this weeks Auto Express P13. Quoting – expected to sell for over £3,000!! Cheap at half the price!!! One problem though – the auction is in Wales – may be a popular plate?! Derek

John, forget the graphics for the moment! DVLA Auction 16-18 April – WEL5H – a must for you!!! Derek

Congratulations! Hope all is going well and all the best. Derek

Love those front lights! Are they any good? Better than standard or does it all depend on the bulbs you go for? Also think they match the rears perfectly so a big from me. Derek

Geo, Can’t believe that’s 10 years old – absolute minter. They must keep there cars wrapped in cling film in Japan. Bet you’re delighted Kev. Derek

Jim, Looks like all your Christmas’s and Birthdays have come at once. Fantastic looking motor that must have been well worth the wait!! Have a great day!! Derek

If I was going to change it would be for a bike! An APRILla with FOOL race spec!!

I’ll second that!! Listen to the advice and don’t learn the hard way like some of us have! Derek

Great to catch up with lots of folk yesterday! Big thanks to Higgy for taking Dougie out and bringing him back in one piece – car is looking and going fantastic! In fact there were a hell of a lot of great looking cars there altogether. Some great pics as usual, think the SICC (Subaru Impreza Camera Club) is expanding all the time – how you can afford both as a hobby is beyond me. I don’t have enough organs in my body to sell!! Derek

Scott and Rosie, Thanks for all the effort you have put in, seen and unseen. Always made me feel very welcome and will be a hard act for someone to follow!! Hope you both will still attend events. Thanks again Derek

Crazy Horse aboard THE BLACK BEAUTY – can’t wait to see it!! Simon – be gentle with her until Saturday – we know what you’re like! Derek

Simon, Car is looking and obviously going fantastic!! I take it the last pic is what most of us will see of the car – the back as it heads of into the horizon!! You must be as happy as a happy man on happy pills. Derek

If you are looking for a contact for a good deal, give me a shout as my Brother-in-law works at the Nissan Dealership. He sells the commercial stuff, but i’m sure he will help you out! Derek

After a long day at work. Heading home at about 7.20 and passed a Police Van at Causewayside. It pulled out and followed me for the next mile before sticking on the blue lights and full beam. I thought it must be for the number plate. But no, one very friendly gentleman just making sure it was me, the owner, driving the car. Told me to keep the car safe as they were getting fed up chasing thiefs in stolen ones. And PS you’d better get the plate fixed, that S looks awfully like a 5 – and he is right, from certain angles it does. Derek

John, Is this you looking for a car for Sharon? Sounds like a fair swap – only joking!! Agree the car looks much better in the flesh, still not quite sure though. Did you have the car all to yourself or did the salesman go with you? Derek

No offence taken! Totally understand what you are saying and know everyone likes different things – think it would look great with the edges rolled also. Derek PS Thanks to DougieC for recording the video, your lungs will clear soon.

Thanks for all the comments so far! All very positive too!! Will try and get a sound clip up over the weekend – as it does sound fantastic!!! Derek

Got a new backbox at Meercat on Tuesday and am delighted with how it sounds and looks! Not everyone’s taste, as Willie wasn’t sure, but looking forward to getting you views. Huge thanks to Meercat! Derek

Back from Meercat and can only say a huge thanks to Willie (for donating) and Scott (for all his hard work and directing me, it’s in the middle of nowhere)! Car is sounding (not quite loud enough for the kids but nearly bearable for the wife – well until the tunnel on the M8) and looking fantastic (well not everyone’s taste eh Willie). Didn’t go for the standard round tailpipe, but will post up pics tomorrow (too dark now) to let you all see and comment – I do not offend easily! Also thanks to G.T. and ally-b for the Ship Inn (fantastic food – had to wait 30mins for a table on a Tuesday lunch) and RSPB Centre (Buzzard about 100 metres away, sitting on a branch in front of the centre, must have been the sight of the day. Also good to catch up with fai 17 – lovely M3! Thanks again to Meercat Derek