Best part of last night was Jimmy coming off the A45 near Rugby. As we approach he says "this corner was a nightmare in my BMW" and then preceded to get a HUGE swapper going round there, snatching the wheel like a madman and filling his pants!

 

So then, when are you two getting hitched?

 

Keep the mid level spoiler Jim. The later high level ones (in my opinion) just don't suit the classic shape. Personally I think the classic body suits no spoiler at all.

 

 

nothing wrong with a bromance lol

 

Well I bought a clio for the Daughter (step) a few months ago and she has called it Alan !! WTH ?? So I gave made a silly name as well !!
I did she you on line this morning about 5.30-6.00 ish time,I went to bed at 7 ! Got up at 12 and not a drop of booze !

 

^ Hey, embrace it, we're all being feminised by high estrogen levels in the water and food

 

Haa bloody haa !
Yes I did make a "slight" miss happ of the said corner,I know what to expect in the BM but some clown changed the DCCD setting so I went a bit slippy !

 

The DCCD in OPEN is not RWD, who told you it was? Its a 65-35 split.

 

?????.....It doesn't say "open" on the screen

 

Sounds like u got a nice type r mate I got 1 to it was originally that yellow but was sprayed silver apart from engine bay lol. Get sim tec exhaust filter have nice reliable 300 plus car Guys what's the better turbo vf23 or 35 then ? As my 23 bit poorly so prob gonna replace with 35

 

vf34 is the better one mate, imho

 

Been offered a like brand new 35 tho

 

Well done Jimmy. Seems your choice of cars has grown up as your scoobynet posts have! Good on ya mate! New car looks good, got a bargain there! Nice work.

 

What a great start to 2012 Jimmy, good luck with the car , sounds a bargain , lets hope it is , hope Bert stays healthy , all the best

Age

 

Cheers,Bert has a shopping list he wants !! Bloody kids !!

 

Ask bert if he wants my front bumper and splitter as well as my original v6 rear spoiler and boot lid, got a nice rear bumper too

 

Bert has said can you mms him a pic (you still have his number) or PM details.Cheers

https://www.scoobynet.com/wanted-18/...96-type-r.html

 

Just uploaded some pics to my site...See below

 

Pics look good, once it warms up a bit , get a really good detailers to give it a once over ,pity i am not closer- would have done you a freebie mini detail !

 

Will do chap,needs a bloody good valet and polish been stood a month

 

Congrats to Jimmy and Bert!, and I admire Stu helping out and sticking up for a fellow SN member. Thats what makes these forums great, not the bullying, scamming and name calling.

Well done guys, top find for what appears to be a great deal!

 

HTF have you managed to post over a 1000 times since November 2011 ??!! !

Enjoy the Type R

 

just read a few threads steve, hes hijacked the lot,.

 

Jimmy , get yourself on detailing world, some great tips , detail it yourself, mind you its addictive , i have spent over £3k so far on cleaning gear , get yourself a decent wash mit , some clay , polish and some dodo juiced lime prime , will be like a new pin in no time !, well maybe a day or so

 

So age is it wash , clay , lime prime , then polish ? What polish u use ? Whats the prime lime do?

 

I go to my local jetwash, get a number four token (£2.50! Pricey but worth it) Hot shampoo, foam brush (trying not to drag the hose over the roof too much) then jetwash rinse and hot wax.

Obligatory photo ***** as I've just bought the car as well



I'd prefer a Type R though

 

This is my routine which I use on my car and is a pretty generic list which could be applied on any car (not including the werkstat kit). I hope that it helps if you want to keep your car looking like new and in the best possible condition.

The products come to about £200 and is well worth the time, money and effort. Experienced detailers charge from £200 up to £thousands of pounds just for one session.

The Werkstat Acrylic kit is the most highly recommended product to use on white/silver/light metalic coloured cars as it gives an unbeatable shine/finish.


Wheels and Tyres
Wet wheels first, use Megs Wheel Brightener at 4:1, agitate with brush, rinse off.
Wet tyres and arches, use Megs All Purpose Cleaner at 4:1, agitate with brushes, rinse off.
(4 part water, 1 part product).

Engine Bay
Wet first, Soak with Megs APC at 4:1, agitate with brush, rinse off, turn on engine for 5 minutes.

Exterior Car
1) Wet first, then Snow foam (if not snow foaming, skip to step 2).
2) Wet first, Wash car using 2 bucket method with Megs Shampoo Plus, rinse off.
3) Use Megs APC at 4:1 to do window frames, grill, door shuts, fuel cap, badge, etc, then agitate with brush, rinse off (if not, skip to step 4).
4) Spray autotardis to remove tar spots/bugs, rinse off (if not, skip to step 5).
5) Finally, dry car. Done. (if claying, no need to dry).

Clay –every 6 months
Bilthamber soft clay, 1 panel at a time, wipe residue off.
After claying of whole car, rinse and dry.

Polish or skip –every 6 months after clay

Werkstat Kit
Use Acrylic Prime and buff off with a good buffing towel - every 6 months after clay/polish.
Use Acrylic jet trigger and buff immediately (including exterior trim) - every 2 months.
Use Acrylic gloss and buff immediately - after every wash to keep the car very shiney and protected.

Seal engine bay with 303 Aerospace Protect.

Clean exterior windows with Acrylic Prime.

Seal tyres with 3M Tyre Restorer.

Seal wheels with Acrylic Prime.

Polish exhaust with Meguiar's NXT All Metal Polish.

 

I'd put the shoping list in the bin!
Can't be many of the first Type Rs in pretty much original form as yours is.
Leave it standard IMO.

 

Its not in original form tho, it has a de-cat system and fuel pump so would benefit from a filter and map.

The rear arch needs doing and some of the stickers and paint look a little tired so he's going to get that sorted and freshened up.

Changing to a facelift bumper and crystal lights is a good idea as it has a facelift bonnet and grille already and brightens up the front.

He's not going mental on the car, he's trying to make it a good clean solid example and just improve a few things. I'm hoping he can get it over to me soon to the bodyshop, valeters etc. It should look mint when done.

I think he should ditch the 16's and go for some white 17's, anyone got a pic with something similar?