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Yesterday, 04:23 PM

thos replied to a thread Nuts/bolts online? in Motorway Services

Cheers, working through some of them. Awkward when they want to sell you bags of 200. Sealtec.ie coming up good now also, just a bit light on some...

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Yesterday, 12:30 PM

thos started a thread Nuts/bolts online? in Motorway Services

Anyone got a good nut/bolt supplier online that they'd recommend? I've got about a load of bits I'm looking for, and would rather have something I...

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Yesterday, 09:08 AM

thos started a thread SIM Racing Seat - Next Level Racing F-GT Lite in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

I have this in adverts.ie if anyone here is interested? https://www.adverts.ie/accessories/sim-racing-seat-next-level-racing-f-gt-lite/23531490 ...

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Yesterday, 09:02 AM

thos replied to a thread Ferrari F40 - 15 Years In in Pride and Joy

And a 5yr wait?

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Yesterday, 09:00 AM

thos replied to a thread Gravel driveways in Motorway Services

6cm is nothing really, maybe if you had a solid level surface you'd get away with 6cm, but half the time the surface itself needs about 6cm just to...

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16-04-2021, 12:58 PM

thos replied to a thread Gravel driveways in Motorway Services

I'd nearly focus on just getting a deeper layer of hardcore in there and forget about the membrane. Those grids will act as a layer in themselves...

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16-04-2021, 10:23 AM

thos replied to a thread Plug in to latest EV news in R-Roads

The EQS looks great ... but when you zoom in it gets a bit curious. Lots of lines here, very fussy. The high bonnet line and then low window line...

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15-04-2021, 05:32 PM

thos replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Arlene is getting her hair cut next week and having pints outside the week after The M1 is looking busy already. Waiting to see where the Garda...

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15-04-2021, 10:54 AM

thos replied to a thread The continuing decrepitude of Old Man Bloke in Pride and Joy

They are a great yoke, I owned a nearly-new Mk5 back in the day, and it's a still a standout car.

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15-04-2021, 10:18 AM

thos replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

My mother has just registered, says she'll get a text 3 to 7 days before appointment. What's the general timeframe here - is this going to be...

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13-04-2021, 09:47 AM

thos replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

Part jealous, part scared looking at those UK pics.

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12-04-2021, 04:12 PM

thos replied to a thread Motoring questions you are afraid to ask. in R-Roads

Up to a 7% bio mix only, so that's the B7 that is in the pumps today. Older diesels would burn anything, but with common rail and all the later...

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12-04-2021, 04:10 PM

thos replied to a thread That Was The River... And This Is The Sea - Cycling Coast to Coast in Ireland in Motorway Services

Nice trip. I think my version would be with an e-bike, and the wife driving the camper behind, just in case!

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12-04-2021, 03:29 PM

thos replied to a thread Would you buy a PHEV? in R-Roads

I guess DMZ's answer to this question was a No then!

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12-04-2021, 10:35 AM

thos replied to a thread The Electric Cat in Pride and Joy

Sounds like you're enjoying it. Thread here on Twitter with an I-Pace getting stolen, seems the alarm/immob/tracker all disabled pretty easily -...

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12-04-2021, 08:12 AM

thos replied to a thread Extreme E in The Paddock

The eco / sustainable piece doesn't bother me too much, but Top Gear does raise a lot of questions about what that side is all about...

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11-04-2021, 02:56 PM

thos replied to a thread Backroaders Spotted! in R-Roads

That's a 5series behind it?

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11-04-2021, 02:55 PM

thos replied to a thread GR Yaris Photoshoot in Show 'n' Shine

Awesome.

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08-04-2021, 10:48 AM

thos replied to a thread Covid-19 Pandemic - The New Hope in Motorway Services

To help lighten the mood, the latest from Foil, Arms and Hog is pretty good The Vaccination Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiEP6UZ8X_4

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08-04-2021, 10:22 AM

thos replied to a thread Wiring up your helmet for communications / video etc in Motorbikin'

No SRL for your helmet? Makes for a very tidy and easy install.

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07-04-2021, 07:24 PM

thos replied to a thread Yaris GR and GR4 in R-Roads

Straight up on the lift Piers, no hanging around!

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07-04-2021, 03:54 PM

thos started a thread Getting through to VRT people? in R-Roads

Hi all, Anyone have any tips on getting through to VRT people to get an update? I have an appeal opened via Revenue 'My Enquiries' back in...

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07-04-2021, 03:43 PM

thos replied to a thread Camper! in Pride and Joy

Great thread, just read it back. Bought a camper 6 months back at the end of last season, just waiting to get going this year.

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06-04-2021, 01:11 PM

thos replied to a thread What did you do to your MotorBike today? in Motorbikin'

I figured you’d already incriminated yourself with the 250km!

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06-04-2021, 09:13 AM

thos replied to a thread Where to rent a big commercial mower? in The Shed

It's a good point, you see some of the big parks doing this also - cut through paths, or decent edging, but for the most part let it go wild. In...

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06-04-2021, 09:11 AM

thos replied to a thread The Electric Cat in Pride and Joy

In fairness the I-Pace isn't the heaviest in terms of EV SUV's, so it looks generally on a par with similar sized stuff. Has yours got the air...

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06-04-2021, 09:02 AM

thos replied to a thread What did you do to your MotorBike today? in Motorbikin'

Very nice. Where is the pic taken?

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03-04-2021, 01:38 PM

thos replied to a thread RIP Sabine in R-Roads

The proper Sabine tribute will be on BBC iPlayer this Sunday night - ...

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03-04-2021, 10:34 AM

thos replied to a thread Mitsubishi UK Heritage Fleet Auction in R-Roads

The Mk1 Pajero is my favourite, sitting at £8k right now.

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03-04-2021, 10:31 AM

thos replied to a thread The Electric Cat in Pride and Joy

Interesting choice. Jaguar haven't made a lot of noise about these since their release, they've kinda fallen out of the news cycle, probably an...

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