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Old May 23, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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Project:RETURN OF THE JEDI is "DEAD!!!".But there is still light at the end of the rainbow for me.Project:"THE FORCE AWAKENS",EngineTuner styleee commencing.




More to come...SJ.
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Old May 23, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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What happened?!?!
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What happened?!?!
As post one,nothing more to add really,it's not that kind of thread if you get my drift,i am just trying to get my project finished to a high standard with someone that is as committed as i am without the messing and lies.I want to be driving my car in my life time and not just leave it to my son.That's all i will be saying about that as i summed it up in my first post i.e (DEAD!!!),and frankly its a part of my life that i can't get back and am just trying to forget,so i have moved on to pastures new and take it all as experience,as thinking about the whole situation vex's me as i was a day or so from just braking the car and moving on until my wife phoned Alan for a chat and things were arranged,it's one of the best phone call's that my wife has ever done for me,as the stress and anger that i was feeling is slowly subsiding.So i decided to start a fresh project thread to inform all the members and friends that was sending me messages of support that the project is still moving forward.SJ.

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Old May 23, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Arriving at its Holiday home











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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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Bloody hell its dead?! Glad your getting it sorted tho, I know from the old build thread the amount of time and money you spent on it.

Looks like its in the best hands now tho
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Old May 24, 2015 | 12:24 AM
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Maybe Alan could do your wife's classic too!

Great to see you back in the projects forum mate, look forward to your updates and hopefully some positive results.

All the best,
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I did wonder what had happened to your car.

Glad to see you're not a quitter and that your Mrs is a keeper,well done Mrs Jedi.

I'm sure the lads @ Engine Tuner will see you on the road soon enough and look forward to reading your updates.

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I did wonder what had happened to your car.

Glad to see you're not a quitter and that your Mrs is a keeper,well done Mrs Jedi.

I'm sure the lads @ Engine Tuner will see you on the road soon enough and look forward to reading your updates.
WATER MELON!!!.


Stlll here ditchy mate.SJ.
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I went looking for the clip from Soulman then realised it was quite derogatory so removed the water mellon reference.

But you busted me.

if you show it her she needs to watch the whole film to get the context.
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Originally Posted by ditchmyster
I went looking for the clip from Soulman then realised it was quite derogatory so removed the water mellon reference.

But you busted me.

if you show it her she needs to watch the whole film to get the context.
No worries mate it made us both giggle.SJ.
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Phew.

Just been trying to find the film to watch myself but everywhere wants me to register.
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Great to see this going again and at least it will give a heads up to others wanting to do the same

Regards,

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Old May 25, 2015 | 07:39 PM
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I know how it feels to be let down after investing time, money and friendship..so I wish you the best with your rebirth 👍
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Thanks for all the encouragement guys,its appreciated.SJ.
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Great to see it being built Adrian, hope youre well mate
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Originally Posted by frayz
Great to see it being built Adrian, hope youre well mate
Not to bad brohow's you? I nearly packed up Subarus for Good though,but Alan made me do a Uturn and is putting the smile back on my faceand fixing all the problems of my build that was inherited from the previous fella,but as Alan is always telling me "i'm on the case" and he definitely is More updates to come soon.SJ.
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Subscribed.

Recently got mine fully built with Alan, Martyn and everyone else.

I kind of miss speaking to Linda on the phone each month and giving her money over the phone
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Great to see you back, I did wonder what happened.
It's true that, don't listen to the so called big names, when they can't be arsed, they really can't be arsed.
Good luck with part 2
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Not been in your situation but know only too well the stress anger etc etc that goes on with these builds but the guys at engine tuner have a good reputation so hopefully you will be up and running in no time.
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Great to see you back, I did wonder what happened.
It's true that, don't listen to the so called big names, when they can't be arsed, they really can't be arsed.
Good luck with part 2
I am much happier now Having Alan take charge of my project,things have moved on quicker in the last few months that me and Alan have been communicating even before my car was there,then the nearly 3 years that it was with neil,i definitely know that enginetuner is where i should of taken it in the first place,but hey ho you have to live and learn and i have learnt!!!that's why my slowboy chapter has come to an "END" and is most certainly closed for Good.SJ.
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Originally Posted by Arch
Not been in your situation but know only too well the stress anger etc etc that goes on with these builds but the guys at engine tuner have a good reputation so hopefully you will be up and running in no time.
Yeah! nice one Archand keeping it on the StarWars theme.




No resemblance impliedBut Alan sure has the wisdom and knowledge.SJ.
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Good luck with it, I know the feeling when it all goes horribly wrong.

Luckily ET are my local specialist only 15 mins way!

My classic is living down there at the moment!
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Good luck with it, I know the feeling when it all goes horribly wrong.

Luckily ET are my local specialist only 15 mins way!

My classic is living down there at the moment!
Try just under 300 miles for me one way,but most definitely worth it.SJ.
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Thats only a couple of hours !

Dropped my engine off today, y poor old classic was looking very sorry for its self sat out the front

So whats left to do on yours?
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Originally Posted by JGlanzaV
Thats only a couple of hours !

Dropped my engine off today, y poor old classic was looking very sorry for its self sat out the front

So whats left to do on yours?
Couple of hours i wishthat bloody A303 gives me nightmares.And about what needs doing on my project where do i start,So much things needed going over and parts that was fabricated for me by the other fellathat were supposed to be fit for purpose are just pure and utter junk,Now Alan has to do the fabrication properly,but the main thing is that Alan is keeping me informed and i know that my car is in safe and competent hands and will be back to me sooner rather then later.SJ.

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Bet u can't wait to have it bk
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Just a wee little update the CDF clear cam covers idea was discarded,after a revaluation of the look and durability concerns of them,they did look half descent but i decided to stay with the O.E covers which are tried and tested,anyway they were sold on to pablo from spain who simlpy loves them
CDF CLEAR CAM COVERS.

How my engine is with the O.E covers now,i personally think that it fits into the"DARK" look abit better.



I have more pictures to post up but not enough time in the day sorting them out,I will try to get more up of the work and modifications that needed doing by Alan posted up at a later date.SJ.
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