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Yesterday, 09:41 PM

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

Short answer, once it's not smokey work away.

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16-04-2021, 09:44 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread NCT new checks in R-Roads

Similar was done for the tiger Woods crash I believe.

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16-04-2021, 07:36 PM

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

I think the opposite end of the scale for the "back of the Q" threat, is to ask for hands up on who wants it and administer it. Job done. Offer it...

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14-04-2021, 09:29 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread For Sale: 1983 Porsche 911, 64k miles in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

Fantastic machine in fantastic condition. It was a pleasure to clean, almost 4 years ago now! Edit: Also, she's definitely 100% original from the...

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14-04-2021, 12:38 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread MK7 Golf R in Pride and Joy

Induction mods will give you those sounds. See if there's any baffles or reservoirs that can be removed. Not sure what's available for VW's.

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12-04-2021, 07:09 PM

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

Try All Metal Fasteners in Finglas.

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11-04-2021, 03:56 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread New Ferrari things (or how I ordered an Ariel Atom) in R-Roads

I've driven the Nomad at Rally School Ireland. It's an absolute Lolfest. It's like an oversized, overpowered go kart on steroids and stilts. The...

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11-04-2021, 02:55 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread Oct...sorry...Backroads Spotters Thread. in R-Roads

Buzz Towington?

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10-04-2021, 12:16 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread Ceramic coating in Classic Cars

I would give it to JC Autocare or Larry Kehoe. The top notch coatings aren't retail, and can only be applied by someone accredited by the company.

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10-04-2021, 12:22 AM

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

Also to put in to context, the risk of clotting in women from the contraceptive pill is 1 in 1000, IIRC.

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09-04-2021, 10:41 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread The DoneDeal Thread 2021 in R-Roads

https://www.connollys.ie/stock/12133046-audi-rs6-4.0-tfsi-600-bhp-rs6-quattro-tiptronic-massive-spec-immediate-delivery/

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09-04-2021, 10:02 AM

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

Have they looked in to a regular low dose of aspirin etc for a couple days after the shot to see if there's any change? I'd be hopeful something...

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09-04-2021, 09:58 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread Renault part number finder in R-Roads

I'm not sure if he's still there, but try Phil in Joe Norris in Navan. I worked with him in VW before he left for Renault. 046 902 1312

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08-04-2021, 09:13 PM

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

In addition to your question. Torx is a trademark for Camcar Textron heads. Whether they're on a screwdriver or bit in a socket. Most likely the same...

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08-04-2021, 05:56 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread The DoneDeal Thread 2021 in R-Roads

To be fair to the man, he could be credited for a lot of BMW's success in Ireland to date. He literally delivered cars himself to the back arse of...

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04-04-2021, 08:37 PM

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

I'm off to Dubai for penal reduction.

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04-04-2021, 06:57 PM

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

Even if you're a member of the bleeding hearts club, you can read between the lines on their story.

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01-04-2021, 02:43 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread April 1st - who's taxing? in R-Roads

I was aiming for today for the SpecC, but it's still on stands due to "while I'm in here".

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01-04-2021, 11:53 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread Classic Cars spotted around Dublin on a mobile phone.. in Classic Cars

You may just drive it for him.

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01-04-2021, 10:20 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread NCT suspension test. in R-Roads

Let's look at it like an experiment. The control in the NCT (experiment) is the vehicle. The vehicle doesn't change. The variables are the centres,...

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31-03-2021, 11:48 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread NCT suspension test. in R-Roads

I had the same issue this year. Failed on rear shock imbalance. Told me to change both rear shocks as OSR was leaking and come back. I checked the...

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31-03-2021, 11:56 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread The DoneDeal Thread 2021 in R-Roads

Yes please! Rare machine here. Fair play to whoever ordered that new.

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31-03-2021, 10:48 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread 4 Wheel Drive & The NCT in R-Roads

Depends on the centre/tester, but if you tell them and they decide to test on the rollers and damage it, it's their fault in my eyes. The manual...

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30-03-2021, 03:33 PM

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

I really hope vaccines do get ramped up somehow. Micheal Martin predicted 1.1m by end of March. We've only around half that. I'm also prepping the...

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29-03-2021, 07:54 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread Oct...sorry...Backroads Spotters Thread. in R-Roads

It was for sale recently enough. It's a CL500 V8 badged up as a CL55 AMG V12.

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29-03-2021, 07:00 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread NCT without VLC in R-Roads

Haven't been asked in a long time, just drivers license. One time I even brought the wrong book. :D

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28-03-2021, 05:54 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread For Sale: 151 VW Golf R - Fully Loaded, FSH, 83,000km, €25,950 in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

Lovely example! I've said it before on here, but I'll say it again. In the import/factory database, the Nappa option code comes up as "Front Recaro...

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28-03-2021, 10:53 AM

JohnRA replied to a thread Grande Punto 2009 with 156000 miles versus Peugeot 108 2015 with 20,000 miles in R-Roads

I wouldn't touch the 108 unless she never uses the boot and never goes on the motorway and just pots around Town. My sister has a 2016. They're a...

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27-03-2021, 01:45 PM

JohnRA replied to a thread Ford to discontinue the Mondeo in 2022 in R-Roads

Anytime I was dropping off a new VW Lease car to a customer that had a mondeo coming back, I was looking forward to the drive home in the Mondeo. ...

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