Newbie considering V6 Coupe

[hughezee]

On 22/04/2017 at 1:13 AM, Antharro said:

Something I've spotted while browsing the forum is that you offer some parts or repairs - certainly the announcement at the top of the forum would imply this. Is there a thread somewhere showing what you do?

 

Not all members realise the severity of my Honda interest and that is probably why I could come across a bit matter of fact at times  but I am well known nationally as Honda Specialist.

 

[Mangoman]

Wow! You are honoured Antharro. I've been lurking on the Site for 4 months-odd and that is the first I've heard of Stu's experience!!!

[hughezee]

I did like to keep things separate but having several personas is difficult and I am thinking of doing something different with the HM brand this year, but we shall see.

[Antharro]

@hughezee Darn, too far north for me. I'm in Dorset! Shame. I rather like the description in one of your testimonials:

Stu is like an "Ed China"....he knows everything about everything about our beloved Hondas...

@Mangoman Maybe I'm just lucky like that. Shame I'm not lucky in selling my '92 Accord Aerodeck! By the way, your username is familiar, have I seen you on other owners forums?

[Mangoman]

Yes, a few. That's the problem with owning quite a few different marques over time.  Although the nomdeplume is not unique to me.

[kag8]

On 19/04/2017 at 8:30 AM, Retsof G said:

theres a rather nice V6 blue coupe 70K on autotrader for £900 FSH

aaand its gone.

@Retsof G did you buy it then?

[PTR200S]

Well its not me ! 

[hughezee]

Noticed it was gone earlier, shame it wasn't me who snapped it up

[Retsof G]

No Kag8?? .Not me i noticed the advert pulled . I had hoped simon might have sent more photos regarding bodywork and i did email him stating my 230 mile round trip would depend on this . If it was nearer i would have made a call to view & test drive and brought £700  The servivce history and being  one ownership is  superb  but body work sounded a little suspect as every panel on the vehicle had issues  scuffs scratches ect And vimto is coming along nicely regarding the paint work , ???. I am looking for another vehicle but i do like the full body kit look on  the honda i know you can hopefully pick up the panels needed , will see how it goes . If not a honda it will be a coupe ??

[Retsof G]

I was reluctant to travel the 230 mile round trip to look at the one owner blue v6 . This green v6 is showing 560 mile round trip  never gonna happen 

[BN Coupe]

I've said before on here (but maybe not to new members) that when I was looking for a HAC I came across a few very low-milers (60K or less) that hadn't had one cambelt change in 15 years despite having what was called a full service history.  Maybe I'm paranoid, but I'd worry about not changing the belt every 1o years, regardless of the mileage.  I imagine most belts would go on for a lot longer than that, but why would you risk it?

[Retsof G]

I agree with BN Coupe i have double checked my service history on old vimto , and for reasons unknown to me John cooper Honda  replaced the cambelt at just over 40k which seems premature to say the least  but i know after research it was down to its reaching the expirey date of the belt and not the miles driven . Moving on i have just returned from the MOT Garage and all is fine with the world ?? A Pass ??Sam the  Mot tester asked me to look under my car while it was raised under the ramp , well i was a little puzzled owing to the fact i have spent many hours recently in preparation of MOT day . However sam wanted to show me ,how my honda looked with its skirt raised  and in such amazing condition underneath, and that he was fully  aware ,that sombody had spent some considerable time cleaning replacing parts and maintaining the vehicle . He said it was as  absolutely spotless & knew i took as much  pride on the running gear  as the exterior .any one who knows me is fully aware i always self deprecate .any how i always  recommend, if you have the time the tools ( check out my post  your MOT tester will thank you )  i asked about replacing the cambelt as mines showing 89k he went to his computer which said honda recommend changing at 72K or 5/6 years so its on my to do list later   .now the MOT does have a advisory on the rear tyres ,& i know some nosey buggers will be straight on the dvla history ?? and yes this was not me being careless i am fully aware  both rear tyres have only 4/5k left  ,the front having a new pair fitted prior to me purchasing it .but i am looking to upgrade with new alloys and tyres or reconditioned ??? i think kags silver bullet with those mag wires look stunning  as does the alloys on bills blue devil or  the alloys on stuarts gold arrow  apologies for those not mentioned ???and i am  actively putting my feelers out for a used front rear skirt .  As a side note I am running the engine on Granville semi  10/40 after two engine  flushes using halfords semi & STP addative as the flush  and it runs sweet .the transmission has only recently had one change but i will keep you posted when i have replaced the fluid totally from kendall as a bloody expensive flush to smith & allan , but if anything it went like lightining on the run home transmission warmed up fully  of course ??? i am tempted by a full cat back  stainless  exhaust from the good old usa  check out ebay if memory serves its about £300  inc p&p not sure about import duty on these i have only experience on  aviation prints duty from overseas but think there will be extra to pay  will keep you posted and i will upload photos of  me fitting the bugger ??

[Mazda Man]

On 22 April 2017 at 1:29 AM, hughezee said:

Not all members realise the severity of my Honda interest and that is probably why I could come across a bit matter of fact at times  but I am known nationally as Honda Man so maybe my website is worth a look  http://www.hondaman.co.uk/

 

No way, every days a school day on here.