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markcro replied to a thread 01 Ford Puma 1.6 in One Careful Owner…

A mate of mine might be interested. What's the mileage? What's the body/ engine like?

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11-12-2019, 04:34 PM

markcro replied to a thread Seeking recommendation for bodywork repair in R-Roads

I'd recommend Carcaft https://www.carcraft.ie/ They are in "Fairview" but more towards the 5 lamps. Great to deal with and very good work. A...

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08-12-2019, 08:13 PM

markcro replied to a thread Classic and sports cars top 10 classic EVs in Leaf him, he's not worth it...

And what a cool name!

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08-12-2019, 08:12 PM

markcro replied to a thread Shane Ross’s Speeding Proposals in R-Roads

That is a bit heavy alright. I've often been a few months out of NCT and gone through checkpoints and they just point it out.

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07-12-2019, 07:27 PM

markcro replied to a thread Radio speaker interference. in Technical Issues

No wouldn't make a difference with regards to noise. If you had reversed the polarity of one speaker you would just be reducing the bass/ sound...

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07-12-2019, 12:43 AM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

You're not videoing???? You only say that now! Why the fu<k have we been wheel spinning in front of you and you're not even filming?!?!?!? ...

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07-12-2019, 12:40 AM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

Ha ha brilliant! :-)

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07-12-2019, 12:39 AM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

I reckon peddle to the metal and then he realised that he is going a "bit too quick" and snapped fully off the throttle, but the car was not dead...

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06-12-2019, 10:27 PM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

Was that at Bray?! Ouch! :( He should have kept the shoe it!

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06-12-2019, 09:27 PM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

I wouldn't go all Chicken Licken and think the sky is falling in, a few ejits doesn't mean the end, or that people will stop going.

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06-12-2019, 06:22 PM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

Are you a "communist"? I smell Red..... ;-) :-) Totally agree. I have no problem with people lighting up the tyres/ messing but only when the...

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06-12-2019, 09:55 AM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

That is a bit much. Never let a few people acting up stop you doing things that you like!

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06-12-2019, 09:52 AM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

Yeah me too, what's that about!??! A few onlookers or a video camera and it turns to car abuse...

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04-12-2019, 11:21 PM

markcro replied to a thread Cars & Coffee Sunday December 1st 2019 in Show 'n' Shine

There's one thing doing that on an empty road, but there is clearly on coming traffic and "civilians" walking on the opposite footpath... I think it...

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04-12-2019, 08:28 PM

markcro replied to a thread The YouTube Thread. in Bits and Bytes

More woodwork.... :-)

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04-12-2019, 07:30 PM

markcro replied to a thread Is there a need for offensive driving in R-Roads

Years ago on the N4 I was driving behind a Renault Laguna when it suddenly brakes, I braked, then it accelerated on up the road. I was thinking...

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04-12-2019, 12:48 PM

markcro replied to a thread Radio speaker interference. in Technical Issues

Test the ground with a piece of wire from the metal body of the stereo to a bare piece of metal on the car body, like a door hinge etc. If the noise...

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04-12-2019, 12:46 PM

markcro replied to a thread Is there a need for offensive driving in R-Roads

Do you remember that old urban legend of the woman pumping petrol and a guy jumping in the back door of the car. And someone seen and gave chase to...

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04-12-2019, 12:44 PM

markcro replied to a thread Is there a need for offensive driving in R-Roads

I just realised that I have a Civic now too!! Well my wife does.... :confused: ;) :lindenvillage:

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03-12-2019, 05:46 PM

markcro replied to a thread Radio speaker interference. in Technical Issues

Drive with the headlights on and the fan off? ;-) :-) Probably the electronics have gotten a little noisy with age or the radio has, and is more...

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03-12-2019, 10:19 AM

markcro replied to a thread Is there a need for offensive driving in R-Roads

Talking about Civics, that reminds me of years back when I had a Civic, a fellow was following me and I got stuck in traffic at traffic lights. I...

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02-12-2019, 11:40 PM

markcro replied to a thread Is there a need for offensive driving in R-Roads

Yeah I do this whenever I have a feeling of being followed. I take them on a scenic route around the world. In the end I always find that I am being...

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02-12-2019, 09:00 PM

markcro replied to a thread Roof felt/ tile question? in Motorway Services

The roofer came out last Thursday. Went up on the roof and lifted the tiles around the affected area. He replaced the felt underneath and replaced a...

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02-12-2019, 02:14 PM

markcro replied to a thread Harry's take on the 205 GTI in Classic Cars

He would wheel spin up the road anytime he pulled away from my house, in the dry! :-) We'd have to wait for wet days in our Fiestas before we could...

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02-12-2019, 01:02 PM

markcro replied to a thread Harry's take on the 205 GTI in Classic Cars

Yeah a friend had a 205 "1.7 XRAD" - I think that was the model? Anyway we were in 45BHP Fiestas and he bought this French diesel yoke???....and the...

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02-12-2019, 11:45 AM

markcro replied to a thread Harry's take on the 205 GTI in Classic Cars

What was that fellows name on Octane that burnt one out? Mental! :-0 I had a 1.6 GTI on loan and I thought that it was great craic. Very quick and...

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01-12-2019, 08:27 PM

markcro replied to a thread Harry's take on the 205 GTI in Classic Cars

Do you remember the days of Octane where such negative comments about a 205 would get you banned?! :-)

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30-11-2019, 08:44 PM

markcro replied to a thread The Car Memes Thread in R-Roads

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29-11-2019, 10:38 PM

markcro replied to a thread Random Picture Thread in R-Roads

Apparently the photo is from Bolvia of all places

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29-11-2019, 11:57 AM

markcro replied to a thread Change of direction in Motorway Services

The big problem that I have is........"What else do to??????" :-( My missus left years of finance work to follow her dream last year. It was a...

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