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KungFooBob wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:28 am You get to sit up high so you can see all kinds of shit
Fitting statement really, 'cause the Van driving position is like sitting on the bog :thumbup:
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cheb wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:37 am Who were you racing against and how competitive was the van?
I raced EVERYONE!

It was a non-intercooled TDDI with a mind blowing 75bhp. The amount of metal missing due to rust meant it had a much better power to weight ratio than when it left the factory.
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Proper van driving. I miss driving a van round London for that reason.
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Nice van, just needs one of these now.
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Mate's got one, its utterly hilarious, Transit MRST that sounds like a V8, or two stroke motorbike, whatever you want courtesy of the App.
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MingtheMerciless wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:17 am Nice van, just needs one of these now.
https://www.topgear.co.uk/thor-twin-act ... nd-booster

Mate's got one, its utterly hilarious, Transit MRST that sounds like a V8, or two stroke motorbike, whatever you want courtesy of the App.
There's many things in life i need... There's VERY few things i need less than that. :flame:
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The first mod needs to be some Shelby stripes!
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KungFooBob wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:25 am The first mod needs to be some Shelby stripes!
Lol first job is getting it delivered... By this weekend as off riding/racing... So that's job 1.

Job2 will be some locks... Job 3... well that's between a wheel arch top rack for kit... or... well, not a lot really. Wouldn't mind carpeting the Ply, just to make it a bit nicer... but whether i can actually be bothered until summer, i'm not sure.
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weeksy wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:31 am
KungFooBob wrote: Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:25 am The first mod needs to be some Shelby stripes!
Lol first job is getting it delivered... By this weekend as off riding/racing... So that's job 1.

Job2 will be some locks... Job 3... well that's between a wheel arch top rack for kit... or... well, not a lot really. Wouldn't mind carpeting the Ply, just to make it a bit nicer... but whether i can actually be bothered until summer, i'm not sure.
Well the first job is sorted for tomorrow and the van is now insured and being delivered in the morning.

My mate also upgraded my warranty for me from the 15 months i paid a bit extra to get, to 'Lifetime', which is awesome as if this thing keeps on working, it shouldn't be going anywhere for a long old time.

Next discussion is on the locks/security measures now.
https://www.avrmobiles.co.uk/product/va ... l-fitters/

I'm thinking this set. Plus potentially a ground anchor from Pragmasis.
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weeksy wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:45 pm

My mate also upgraded my warranty for me from the 15 months i paid a bit extra to get, to 'Lifetime', which is awesome as if this thing keeps on working, it shouldn't be going anywhere for a long old time.
He knows your lifetime ownership will be well under 15 months, I'll be surprised if you've still got it in 15 weeks, I wouldn't be shocked if it's gone in 15 days.
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:24 pm
weeksy wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:45 pm

My mate also upgraded my warranty for me from the 15 months i paid a bit extra to get, to 'Lifetime', which is awesome as if this thing keeps on working, it shouldn't be going anywhere for a long old time.
He knows your lifetime ownership will be well under 15 months, I'll be surprised if you've still got it in 15 weeks, I wouldn't be shocked if it's gone in 15 days.
This is a bit different than a motorbike/bicycle ?
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weeksy wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:25 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:24 pm
weeksy wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:45 pm

My mate also upgraded my warranty for me from the 15 months i paid a bit extra to get, to 'Lifetime', which is awesome as if this thing keeps on working, it shouldn't be going anywhere for a long old time.
He knows your lifetime ownership will be well under 15 months, I'll be surprised if you've still got it in 15 weeks, I wouldn't be shocked if it's gone in 15 days.
This is a bit different than a motorbike/bicycle ?
How long did you have the Vito? :D
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:27 pm
weeksy wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:25 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:24 pm

He knows your lifetime ownership will be well under 15 months, I'll be surprised if you've still got it in 15 weeks, I wouldn't be shocked if it's gone in 15 days.
This is a bit different than a motorbike/bicycle ?
How long did you have the Vito? :D
I trust this seller a lot more than the Vito seller, hence why i bought from him/them. But i do 100% get your point on this :D
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When he asks for some spacers I'll know it's about to get sold. :lol:
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Image2022-12-15_03-09-01 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

Ready :D
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Let's have some pics in the cab then. :thumbup:
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Count Steer wrote: Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:36 pm Let's have some pics in the cab then. :thumbup:
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It hardly looks used!!
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Very nice, right what’s next ?
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Couchy wrote: Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:49 pm Very nice, right what’s next ?
Solar powered hula hula girl on the dash. :thumbup:
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Needs Shelby Stripes!