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    Thule Bike Rack from Ashford to Midlands (or anywhere in between)

    in Helping others

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    A bit of a long shot but have just won an ebay auction from a Thule 3 bike rack.  Only issue is that it's collection only from the wilds of Kent.  Thought I'd ask if anyone can help me, if not I'll drive down on the 10th to collect it.

    It's the sort of thing that would fit in a large hatchback or estate car.  If you think you can help I will get the full dimensions.

    Any help would be appreciated even if it's only getting it closer to the M25.

    Thanks in advance.

    Stu

    O/T Towbar mounted 4 bike carrier

    in For Sale

    Posted

    As subject title I'm selling an almost new Sparkrite carrier to carry 4 bikes.  Link to full spec on Amazon below:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZJ0A0JW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    It was bought at the beginning of July with the intention of my wife carrying hers and my two daughters bikes (plus mine occasionally)attached to her car.  Unfortunately it's a little heavy for her to manage on her own at just over 17kgs and I'm not always around to assist so we are going back to the drawing board!  It has only been used twice but carried 3 bikes easily and securely with plenty of room for a 4th one.  Already assembled and ready to go, all you need is a number plate which can be bought for a tenner off eBay.

    £200.00 ono to include free delivery within a 50 mile radius of Birmingham.  Alternatively I'm sure we could arrange to meet halfway if that suits.  More pictures via link below:

    http://www.dropbox.com/sh/v3d5y3pz5dyw6po/AAB46fUJEilZdHRE1a0bUJAca?dl=0

    Contact me via a message here or at stuartb71atgmaildotcom

     

    Wheel Nuts

    in TechTalk

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    Hi Jonathan, the car had been to the garage for a check and I think they'd used an a airgun as the nuts were incredibly tight when I came to remove them. Once I'd put on the new wheels I tightened them slightly while the car was on the jack then fully once lowered. It was then I noticed two just turning. When I removed them their thread was stripped around the bolt. Yes it was the first time these bolts had been used with the Minilites. They are closed nuts and I used a proper wheel nut tool (can't think of proper name) and then was going to use torque wrench. 

    Wheel Nuts

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    You may have seen from my other posts that I've had fun and games tonight and ended up stripping two of my wheel nuts. 

    Two questions:

    How do I stop it happening again, should I apply some grease or copperslip?

    Do I have the right ones? Car came with Caterham 8 spoke anthracite wheels. The existing nuts have the chamfered edge. I wanted to put on some Minilites and assumed the same nuts would be OK as hole is also countersunk. 

    Interested in people's thoughts. 

    O/T Random Items

    in For Sale

    Posted

    2 x Garage Bike Racks - bolt to the garage wall and hold 2-3 bikes then fold up when not in use.  One has been on the wall but the other has never been used.

    £10 each or £18.00 for the pair

    2 x Milenco Aero 3 foldable caravan towing mirrors

    £10 each or £18.00 for the pair

    Westfalia vertically detachable towbar with bag and two keys. Model number is 318165/313189 GJS520, it had been fitted to my 2014 Volvo V70.

    £25.00

    Collection from DE13 near Burton on Trent or postage to be included at cost.

    Pictures Here:

    http://www.dropbox.com/sh/d1vejjdil23j3k3/AADekrYQ2V6dZ3wZ9otyU3bHa?dl=0

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