Rob Patching

Steve, Sorry I didn't notice the word "pair"! I'd rather sell them as a whole set as its going to make selling the others less likely if I sell two... Cheers,

I've got a set in silver in good condition fitted with Avon ZV3s with about 3 to 4mm tread which I've been meaning to put for sale - how does £250 sound?

Bilstein will rebuild them for you for about £180 a pair.

Elwood - screen would probably be best collected rather than posted. Let me know if you want them. Rob

Following sale of my winter runabout I have for sale: 4x 15" steel wheels - stud pattern to suit Vauxhall Vectra/Signum and probably lots of other Vauxhalls Fitted with AVON Ice Touring 195/65 R15 in excellent condition, only covered around 8000 miles. Approximately 6mm tread remaining. Cost £385 new. I'm looking for £180 collected or £220 delivered. Edited by - Rob Patching on 29 Mar 2014 01:03:10

Following a garage clear out I have the following for sale, all removed from 2008 K series: Standard Radiator, removed in 2009. Little use and in as new condition. As per here £130 + postage SOLD Black exhaust heatshield, good condition, a few scuffs. £15 + postage SOLD Blackpack heated S3 windscreen. Unrepairable chip (too close to edge of screen, approx 10mm diameter, at the bottom of the screen. Second very small chip in centre of screen. Would suit race/track car. Doesn't not affect visibility. £30 SOLD Edited by - Rob Patching on 3 Apr 2014 08:48:26 Edited by - Rob Patching on 7 Apr 2014 08:43:36

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I have a semi-acceptable excuse, had a suit hung up on the hood sticks... think it might have blown away if I hung it on the roll bar with the roof down! I have to admit I do often just leave it up at the moment, as I'm doing about 35 miles up the M1 every day and its just easier to leave it up rather than putting it up and down every day. It'll be coming off this afternoon though now the sun's out YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

thats me! not going for a service, driving to work Thanks for letting me out! YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

De Dion fitment. In reasonable condition; flaking clear coat doesnt bother me as I may respray them anyway, but must be straight with no dings. Tyres preferably with a good amount of tread. YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

What happened was that the factory filled in my owners book with my chassis number etc, I took a quick glance at the stamping on the chassis and it looked right (as it was just the 1 letter missing in the middle), so I used the number in the book on my SVA application. I'm not saying I dont agree with you though, the DVLA demanding to inspect after the SVA was very frustrating, I thought at the time that the checking of the numbers and checking the parts were new vs reconditioned etc should be done at the SVA! YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

On the other hand, Caterham had stamped my chassis incorrectly and this wasnt picked up until the DVLA inspector paid me a visit. Had he not spotted this I would now be driving round with a car which chassis number doesnt match the registration docs! (Where it said "SDK" my chassis just said "SK") YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

well... and I feel like an idiot even typing this! As soon as I removed the bonnet, the problem was obvious: A pair of pliers left behind the pedal box where the upper column clamps to the lower! 😳 😳 😳 😳 *eek* *eek* The rubber handles of the pliers are all mangled where the clamp has been forced over them! Feel very stupid, but very lucky, could have been much worse! And I'm always so careful to check for tools before putting the bonnet back on, well obviously not quite always! YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

thanks guys, going to get it jacked up on my lunch and will report back! YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series

This morning on the way to work I turned left at a junction. as i centred the wheel, it suddenly became VERY heavy. Luckily I was only doing about 15mph (it was a 90 degree junction), so I was able to straighten the wheel by pulling very hard. It then loosened up and felt normal, I weaved up the road abit and the steering reacted exactly as expected. I pulled over and had a look and couldnt see anything obvious. I continued (carefully!) and the same thing happened a few miles later, this time on a large motorway island (so right hander), with only a small turn of the wheel it again became very stiff. I forced the wheel back straight when exiting the island and all felt normal again. In the car park at work I've done alot of lock-to-lock turning and it all feels completly normal. Other than jack it up and check nothing's loose, what else can I look at? YN08 RNX Viper Blue 1.6 K series