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lol I thought that looked like Stuart [8-|] Al

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/269863/sony_bravia_new_ad/ It was filmed in Glasgow - I'd have loved to have gone along to see it being done [] Al.

Very nice example of my favourite model - I've had a '99 and currently have a '00 . Next Glasgow meet will be on 1st Thursday of November at the Brewers fayre Hillington . Central meet is usually at Hungry horse , Springkerse Stirling . You will be made very welcome at either/both . - keep an eye on the 'events section , as both PaulC555 (Central area R.O.) and myself always post details of our meets there [] Hope you can come along , Al.

Since Optimax changed to V-power I have noticed a bit of an improvement in 'grunt' and better MPG . I've also read tests where Tesco 99 came out better than Optimax . So it will be interesting to compare Tesco 99 and V-power . Al.

*Restaurant . *Kwang Tung. *Subaru Impreza Diners Club. Have you started drinking early today G ? [] lol [] Al

Graeme , I don't think that the new-age "electric control for raising and lowering the hight of the lights" will be much different to the '99/'00 Classics "electric control for raising and lowering the hight of the lights" I'm pretty sure that the kit comprises of bulbs , ballasts and wiring . and doesn't change headlight units or beam-height adjustment motors ! Al.

Simply a no-no on club trackdays - any form of timing is considered 'racing' and not allowed . But I don't think that a spectator noting and comparing times would get into any bother [*-)] . . . I know that I often use my mobile phones stopwatch to take laptimes when I'm there - purely for my own interest . Al.

I have been thinking about HIDs too Davie (that , or eating more carrots []) You'll have to let me see them . How much ?- from where ?-and how difficult to fit ? Show us at the next Glasgow meet , or giz a bell to meet up for a private viewing (fnarr fnarr []). Al.

Meercat in Kilbirnie are very good - used and recommended by a few members on here including Fai17 and Gmac http://www.meercat-exhausts.com/home.htm Al.

How many would be interested in an event like this ? When would be the best time to suit everyone ? What format would be best ? (IE Glasgow area weekender ?, National meet ?, motorsports event , car show type thing ? . . . . ) Tell us what you want and we'll try to make at happen [] I'm up for it ... Please give us an idea of numbers interested , in the usual manner below , 1.Al 2.

Ye'll no get closer to the ferry than that ! lol [] Al.

"Maple and pecan whisky" . . . . . that sounds like 'Mmmmmm' -A stickey pastry treat with booze , , , but nae crumbs .... heaven sent [A] Can U get me any G ? - purely for sampling/research-purposes of course [] Mmmmm. 1. A meal for two @ Kwang Tung Restaurant,39 George St,Paisley ---Fai17 2. Bottle of malt whisky --- mctwistuk 3.Bottle of liquor ? -GT 4.Framed 1985 Lombard rally bumper sticker signed by Jimmy McRae --- Ally-b 5.Framed signed photograph of Colin McRae --- Ally-b

I'll buy some tickets from you at the weekend Peter [Y] I'll donate a couple of tasty items for any collectors of rally memorabilia . [au] 1. A meal for two @ Kwang Tung Restaurant,39 George St,Paisley ---Fai17 2. Bottle of malt whisky --- mctwistuk 3.Bottle of ? -GT 4.Framed 1985 Lombard rally bumper sticker signed by Jimmy McRae --- Ally-b 5.Framed signed photograph of Colin McRae --- Ally-b

I like , its similar to my scoop . I have mine to duct as much air as poss into my top-mount for reasons mentioned above - more than just aesthetics . I'd have them painted DBM to match the car though , but then I spose that the carbon is meant to be seen . . . So ultimately it is up to you , it is your car [] Al.

A wee bit dear for us unfortunately []. But I have a couple of McRae items that I'll be putting up for raffle or auction very soon to raise some money for our Santa Cruise fund , including a signed photo of Colin and a framed bumper sticker from the 1985 Lombard RAC rally signed by Jimmy. Watch this space [] Al.

"Q: Now this one I'm particularly keen about. You see the wee button on the top of the scooby steering column . Whatever you do, don't touch it. James Bond: Yeah, why not? Q: Because you'll release this section of the roof, and engage and then fire the passenger ejector seat. Whish! James Bond: Ejector seat? You're joking! Q: I never joke about my work, 007. Al.

Now you have taken it too far Peter [:S] lol [] Al.

Psst , hey Imy [:-*], I'll get the alloy wheelnuts to you at the weekend - d'ye want gold or blue ?[] Oh , and don't forget to visit the party shop for helium for your (my) tyres . And keep fattening-up Grant - he's not sussed that one yet [] lol, Al.

I've had bikes ever since I could ... Fizzies to Harleys . [] Got my bike licence at 17yrs 22days went straight onto a '68 650 Bonnie [H] I bought it in boxes for £300 and rebuilt it all myself - sold it when I was 35 - never regretted anything more in my life , than selling that bike [:@] Vowed I'd never drive a car , ever . . . . . but I got an offer of a cracking job @26yrs ... if I passed my car test within my 3-month trial period ... I did and got a van , another van , more vans , then estate cars ...escorts , astras, Never been a car fan ....'till I discovered A car that went like and sounded like a bike - no crash-helmet required , no waterproofs required AND you couldn't fall off it [] Now I'm an R.O. for a car club lol [] Al

I've PM'd you mate Al.

Too quick Gareth [] You'll be wanting a 'Trophy' [] 10/10 mate 900cc Triumph Trophy . It is a cracker too [Y] Al.

My new toy ... Is the same colour as my Scoob . Has 3/4 the amount of cylinders. 1/2 as many wheels . 1 seat for 2 people . 100bhp. And was made in Blighty in 1992 . Can anyone guess what it is ? 'Other' SIDC members need not reply as I told them last week [] Al.

As Squiggle has light-weight wheels , I think it is only fair that my Advans should remain on Imys RA till this is concluded . . . And that doesn't mean that the weigh-in should take place in 2008 . . . . . IMY [] lol [] Al.

Spray a bit of WD40 on the 2bolts then on the rubber hangers , undo the bolts , by which time the rubber hangers should be slippy , push them out . And in classic Haynes manual style 're-assembly is reverse of the dismantling procedure' [] A wee bit of exhaust paste will prevent it blowing - jobs a good-un . . . . "bit-'o-bun" If you don't have ramps , back onto the kerb [] Should take less time than it took for me to type this [] HTH Al.

I agree wholeheartedly Cal. We all went on a wee run once ... and the posts made after the event suggested that my car was very fast and that some of the guys were struggling to keep up - truth was , my turbo was utterly shagged (no fins left ! ) and could not produce more than 0.5bar !. I just drove smoothly and avoided any heavy braking ... trying my best to read the road ahead . If I remember correctly , one cars brakes even went on fire that night . My only mods at that time were front strut-brace and powerflex droplinks. Al.