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Practical Classics and Mr. G

Postby empty » Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:58 am

Any1 seen the article in Practical Classics September issue?
Features a heads up 'tween a Nissan 300ZX and Apleen Turbo and shows the fisog of the infamous Mr. Gentleman (who supplied the car)
Good article "So, is this PC's comparison twin test a complete mis-match? Well yes and no. With a sensible head on my shoulders, I'd buy the Nissan blah blah. But when has sense ever prevailled blah.. I'll take the Renault Alpine GTA, thank you very much."

If this has already been covered then forgive me!
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Postby Juzzblack » Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:21 am

Empty where have you been? Yes it has already been covered! :lol:
GTA V6 Turbo - BTW check your earths!

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Postby simontaylor » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:18 pm

weeks ago .......
1986 : '86 GTA v6 BW-EFR turbo, with Adaptronic ECU
Firsts at
2007 : Gurston Down & RAOC Champion
2008 : Rushmoor & Eelmoor & ACSMC Hillclimb class Champion
2009 : Longcross & Eelmoor
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Postby Alpineandy » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:20 pm

Alpine A110, Renault Safrane 2.5dt, Hudson Kindred Spirit (Renault powered), transAlp (Honda) and Ducati Multistrada
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Postby empty » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:36 pm

thought it prolly had!! :)
Been busy Juzz, how u?
We must try another NW Chapter meet soon.
GTA in garage atm with a leak from under inlet manifold :(
Garage is sounding ominous!!
Just had new stainless exhaust put on by JP exhausts in Macclesfield, lovely job £340+VAT
ah! the joys of using plastic! Cheap to get involved but the interest rate can be high!!
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Postby Juzzblack » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:18 pm

I'm sound mate cheers. Yes we'll have to try a NW meet again if poss. Pity you didn't make Donington.

What sort of leak have you got? Coolant? As long as you've caught it before it's done any damage. If it's coolant and leaking from under the inlet manifold into the V could possibly be from the large short hose or the smaller blanking bung on the back of the water pump. A nuisance to get to but don't be afraid, just unbolt all the plumbing above to get to it! :)


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Postby empty » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:28 pm

Juzz
that looks exactly where it is coming from and yes it is coolant.
You just cheered me up m8.
Its in a local garage but I trust the guy and its good to know there are hoses behind there.
Am off to Silverstone for Brit Superbikes so will report on Monday.
thanks for the input.
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