Moderators PTR200S Posted April 23, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Well done !! You have pressed on with that at a rate of knots !!! You have done more than most of us have managed in a year !!! 😁😁😁 Except Stu of course , he seems to be on it all the time too !!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I really should pace myself but the car does seem to appreciate the attention. Went for a little run into the Peak District with a couple of the kids and it's running extremely well. Next thing I need to turn my attention to is the bodywork. Needs a good polish and the rear bumper could do with refitting as it's quite a bit out where it meets the rear wings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, rich1068 said: the rear bumper could do with refitting as it's quite a bit out where it meets the rear wings. Is it both sides ? Shunt from the rear? Had that on mine and the reg plate surround was inside the rear bumper, when I pulled that out most of everything popped into place again. Undo all the inner to out bumper clips first though😆😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, PTR200S said: Shunt from the rear? More than likely. The car has been in the wars a bit. It's had a bad paint job done on both bumpers so it could just be down to the fitters ineptitude. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 I can talk openly about it now because my wife found out yesterday. Hello. My name is Richard and I keep buying old cars... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Try to ignore the poorly Nissan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mc Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Looks smart in red. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 26, 2021 Administrators Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy Mc said: Looks smart in red. I second that 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Fastest colour apparently. Even when the paint's half an inch thick on the bumpers Having the original springs put back on the front tomorrow. I'd booked it in, then thought it was OK and could live with it, then crashed down some very minor pot holes this morning and decided to go ahead with the original plan. The thing is I think it looks just right as is but as far as driving it is concerned I don't spend the entire time on lovely smooth swoopy fast roads on which it feels perfectly at home. Hopefully it won't spoil the look too much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mc Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Mine can crash around a bit. I just put it down to terrible roads. Is psi not too high in those wheels, that can make a difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I've kept it at the same pressure as the standard 16s which I think is still only 32psi. As the Civic wheels are an inch larger and a touch wider if anything I should probably put a pound or two more in. The other issue is jumping from the Coupe and into the Lexus with its 16s and foot of sidewall! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Front obviously sits a little higher now but I can live with that. Certainly rides better. Already had one or two hey granddad and monster truck comments in my little corner of Twitter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member PaulS Posted April 29, 2021 Founding Member Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 I like the wheels - but they must catch the muck and be a tad difficult to clean? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Well it turns out I'm a victim of that old chestnut - losing my storage. Full story is that for years I've had about 1500sqft to play with but in a few weeks I'm moving the business to smaller premises and I just can't physically fit the cars into it. So I'm afraid the Honda in all likelihood will have to go. And the Saab. This isn't an official "For Sale" thread yet but if anyone's interested then give me a shout and we'll take it from there. Bit pee'd off if I'm honest but needs must and the ££££ in rent we're saving can't be ignored. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted May 12, 2021 Administrators Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Sorry to hear this Richard, hope you find a good home for it. 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted May 13, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 What Stu said! ^^^^^ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingK0ng Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 The body look so pristine..i'm jealous 😁, very sad you have to let it go...hope she will found a good home 🙏 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Well I'm sad to say someone came to look yesterday, left a deposit and they're coming back in the week to pick it up. I mentioned the forum and Stu more than once and will try and steer him towards here when I see him again. A real shame as I've hardly had time to play with this car at all. I nearly got in touch with the buyer Friday evening to say I'd changed my mind but I have to be sensible. For once. So thanks all, especially Stu. And hopefully this will just be a temporary leave of absence. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingK0ng Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, rich1068 said: A real shame as I've hardly had time to play with this car at all. I nearly got in touch with the buyer Friday evening to say I'd changed my mind but I have to be sensible. For once. I've been through that and saw what happened...came back with a CG again 😅 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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