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Another grey one (shiny primer) here, its very 'Marmite' but i think it makes the style look very modern and stands out

One from me

Yep already in contact with Michael.. in fact him offering me double what I paid for the day helped with the decision.... Only joking... Yep we are trying to arrange it with MSV...

New rims fitted.

Lamborghini orange?

I like Navy.

Run up to Hemsley on Saturday 19th. Meet at Squires cafe, LS25 5LX, at 10:30. Head out to York, up to Hemsley, down Sutton Bank to Thirsk, then head back towards York.

Sorry completely forgot it will have to be next week now I'm in Glasgow this week. Then racing at Blyton this weekend give me another nudge next week if I don't reply

Thanks Simon but we have it in hand.

Pretty good trick as I was never in front for long 😜

I would suggest most people who reach the top of the tree, especially in competitive activities, exhibit elements that others may find unusual. How many times have we heard how difficult a driver is to deal with, it's just the obsessive desire to win. Like Bill Gates, it wasn't enough to win, the others had to lose. I would grant Lewis some slack, he's pretty good at the main job.

The Mk1 5 speed, won't bolt up to an Ecoboost I'm afraid.

If we are on anecdotes, many years ago I had a custom painted Ford Capri Which was my pride and joy. Parked in a car park in Barnsley two young ladies pulled up next to me and flung open the door onto the body line as it went down the side, denting the side of my car and taking a chunk out of the paint. I got out and politely spoke with these two and the abuse I got back would have , at the time shocked a docker, pretty normal song lyrics now. They waddled away laughing and saying more rubbish. Back then I had a temper, still have but control it now, so I waited until they were out of sight and then kneed every single panel in on her mini. I am not proud of that now but some people will only ever understand that type of action. Not sure she would found that so funny after all it was just a car Is it any worse now, yes because everyone is angry and "Dissing" anyone is now likely to end in bloodshed, all we can do is try to not be someone's target for a vendetta, but more importantly we must complain when the police do nothing as the last poster has shown sometimes they are lacking in the will. I wrote to our local police and crime commissioner when she was explaining that the police get a share of speed awareness and all the other courses you can attend, attend. She appeared not to agree that perhaps if there was a sliding scale bounty on other crimes, say £50 per burglar, £1k per murderer that perhaps they might pay more attention.

Thanks bud I try to make my kits look a little different

Now I really like that! Stunning looking car 👍

I enjoyed the chase. He was very quick on the straights, did you notice when he passed me, I think you can just about hear my swearing on the vid, I nearly turned into him.

Sorted now. It was a setting on You Tube Took me ages to find it.

I think Lewis is a fantastic driver. That must be beyond doubt, despite his luck with having a good car but maybe that’s also part of the skill (looking at you Alonso). After that though I just don’t like him. Hes basically just not the kind of guy I’d like to go down the pub with. He’s far too keen to jump on any passing bandwagon and doesn’t seem to give things enough thought beforehand. Personally I find the current spate of BLM protests etc. infuriating, as all minorities matter and I don’t like the narrow focus. F1 has always enjoyed a broad spectrum of nationalities, races and backgrounds. I don’t believe it’s an industry that discriminates and I don’t like the degree of bullying taking place around the pre race taking the knee stuff and those that abstain.

Another fantastic trip away. Good cars, weather, scenery, roads and company. Here's to next year 🙂

Well it still hasn’t broken yet 🤷🏼‍♂️

Nic I only planned to drive through Brecon town centre, going and coming back, not the other three times

more photos Llwyn-on Reservoir Road to YstradfellteElan ValleyClaerwen Reservoir Dam

Hi Tim - thanks for organising the run on Sunday. It was great to meet everyone, pick their brains and get some ideas for my build - plenty to think about. And thanks to Carlie for all the photos! Cheers Steve

Two and a half years ago, my poor neighbour lost control of his MGB in Wales. The corner on the B road he was going around turned out to be slick with cow poo and he slid off (Aquapooed? Poo-planed?) at 15mph into a gate post, which screwed the front end something awful. He then spent the next two years rebuilding and repairing it - I helped him - and it was back on the road this spring. 👍 On Friday night in London, he was driving in a 20 mph zone when a driver doing 50 mph blew a red light and hit him and ricocheted off into some street furniture, then ran off, leaving his car behind with an empty vodka bottle and pot paraphernalia inside it. This was the result: My friend is determined to rebuild it, but he’s understandably gutted.

Unfortunately I am officially out... just not the time to get everything put back together.. So I hope you have a great day.. and I am sure the sun will be shining!

Let’s put it this way - the accident happened on the Friday night in front of a copper in a police car 🚔 who gave chase on foot but lost him. My neighbour called the following Wednesday because he hadn’t heard anything, and the police said they hadn’t even written up the report yet, let alone passed it on to traffic! So AFAIK, he still hasn’t a clue if the car was stolen or the fate of the scumbag. The car that hit him was showing as insured, but who knows if they’ll pay out. If the driver was drunk or stoned, probably not.

Really makes you feel a bit sad. Time for another anecdote. My brother was fortunate enough, through his own hard work for 20 years and saving, to buy his dream car, an Aston Martin V8 Vantage about 8 years ago... he was sitting behind a car waiting to turn right at traffic lights which where on green. Car in front, slams into reverse and accelerates as hard as it could smashing the front of my brothers car. why? anyones guess.... Guy gets out and had his gf + kid in his car, gave false details and drove off. Brother tracked the guy down on facebook and reported him to the police. The police adamantly stated it could not be this gentleman as he was banned from driving for...wait for it; driving a car whilst disqualified... ???? ... no insurance, no tax, no MOT... police couldn't care less... bro had to get it repaired out of his own pocket.... yet Mr / Mrs law abiding citizen (you and I) even dare forget to insure or tax or have a slightly small number plate and we get the full weight of the law... Even if they do catch the guy that smashed into his MG, the police will do nothing and said scumbag will be back on the road before you know it. What annoys me, is the scumbags of this world have the exact same democratic vote as you or I. An equal say despite not having an equal input into society. (sorry getting a bit political)... grrrr.....

Many years ago I had an Austin Healey 3000 which bodily was immaculate having been restored on behalf of the previous owner by a coach builder. Anyway, parked in a public car park, well out of the way of other vehicles. I returned to the car to find a big dent in the boot lid. The person who did it must have known because inspection revealed that their bumper over rider must have hooked over the steel bumper of the Healey, because there were 2 clear hand prints where someone had had to push down on the back of the car in order to allow the guilty party's car to drive away from my car. No indication of who had done it, no apology note, nothing. At least it was nothing like as bad as the Captain's neighbour, but I know how he must feel.