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by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: DRL's.......
Replies: 37
Views: 6604

Re: DRL's.......

You'd think they'd encourage people to provide evidence of crimes. After all, we'd be doing the difficult bit for them, all they would have to do is send a fixed penalty or something in the post. Wonder if this will gather any momentum or is it just another flash in the pan.... http://www.mirror.co...
by Fordoholic Nick
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: DRL's.......
Replies: 37
Views: 6604

Re: DRL's.......

andyd wrote:ANYTHING that distracts you from the matter of driving, shouldn't be near the steering wheel or other controls.....No matter who you are!!
:agree: 110% !
That dam windscreen wiper stalk thingy really distracts me when I am driving my Capri Andy :) .... :sorry:
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Question about Car Batteries
Replies: 13
Views: 3313

Re: Question about Car Batteries

It should be fine Nick, it's just a bit more "Heavy Duty" than the standard one. It would be like running a 1.6 Capri which usually had the old 083 battery with the O97 as fitted to a 2.8 or 3.0 - just a higher capacity which actually would be a benefit in the winter with heater, lights, ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Question about Car Batteries
Replies: 13
Views: 3313

Question about Car Batteries

Hi chaps, Nothing to do with the Capri this time but still need a bit of advice please. My 2007 Fiesta 1.6 Diesel needs a new battery. The one on there looks as though its been on there for a long time. Its a 60A 590. My question is would a slightly higher spec one be ok. I seen a 70A 680 which is i...
by Fordoholic Nick
Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:58 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Blow the cobwebs away !

Andrew 2.8i wrote:I use my wallet as a chock for the wheels when I jack the car up..........
I knew you had lots of money Andrew ! After all you do have a settee in your garage..... :oops: :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:12 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Land of the Walking Dead....
Replies: 2
Views: 972

Land of the Walking Dead....

Hi all, I am just on my way into work now (5am!) And it looks like i have stumbled across a land over run with Zombies ! I am travelling on the 24hr London Underground and everyone is either staggering around aimlessly foaming at the mouth, or is completrly comatised. I seem to be the only one unaff...
by Fordoholic Nick
Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:29 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Happy New Year !
Replies: 9
Views: 2357

Re: Happy New Year !

Freelanderfan wrote:Happy New Year Everyone. All the very best for 2017 :cheers: :wave: :beer: :cheers:
HAPPY NEW YEAR Rob and to ALL the great Laser Page Forum members. Have a brilliant 2017 :)

All the best

Nck :D :cheers: :wave:
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: fishnet headrest value?
Replies: 7
Views: 3416

Re: fishnet headrest value?

Hi guys got a query on the value of these black fishnet headrests, there in excellent condition with one having the start of a very small tear on the front and the other have a very small hole on the back. (see pics) I found one pair for a staggering £1650 There is something very "fishy" ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Simply Ford 2017
Replies: 32
Views: 7039

Re: Simply Ford 2017

andyd wrote:Just over 4 months to go :woot:
Hi Andy, This might be useful mate :)

https://days.to/30-april-2017
by Fordoholic Nick
Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Moron who got his licence in a lucky dip ruined my Capri.
Replies: 34
Views: 7320

Re: Moron who got his licence in a lucky dip ruined my Capri.

so i think one good, in-depth tutorial can help save a lot of hassle for future people who might want to do this mod themselves and once i figured out how to do it, i found the process quite enjoyable and felt like giving back to the community as its quite a fun mod to do. So once im done and have ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Car SOS New Series
Replies: 37
Views: 7478

Re: Car SOS New Series

andyd wrote:Astra GTE Episode, Channel More4 @ 9pm on Wednesday 4th January :D
Nice one Andy, Thanks for the heads up fella. I got the Tivo Box set to record this one. I have run out of space on my TDK VHS E240 Cassette :lol:
by Fordoholic Nick
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:13 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Queen Square, Bristol, December 2016.
Replies: 12
Views: 4664

Re: Queen Square, Bristol, December 2016.

Hi Andrew, Just seen your fantastic pictures you posted. Did not expect to be seeing anymore this year so only just noticed them now. Thanks for posting them. Yet again some lovely classics there, especially so late in Dec too ! This meet never fails to disappoint with the quality 0f cars :D This An...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: OFAH Quiz
Replies: 11
Views: 3159

Re: OFAH Quiz

Andrew 2.8i wrote:I'm honoured! Please can I have an autographed photo too? :D
Yes siree ! Just send me SAE mate :)
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Blow the cobwebs away !

I took mine up to my Sisters up in Mansfield, Sherwood Forest off a Farm track, then on to the Folks on Boxing day in Huddersfield... Needles to say, it is now in need of a good Soapy Wash!!! But it didn't stop me smiling or from getting the odd toot and wave from other drivers!!! Hi John ! What a ...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Used my new Power Booster at last !
Replies: 1
Views: 596

Used my new Power Booster at last !

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/272/31790499282_1b1e42ccf1_b.jpg 2016-12-28_03-30-34 by nicholas bowler , on Flickr As said I finally got to try out my recently purchased Sakura Power Booster this afternoon as the Fiesta battery was flat and has been playing up recently at any sign of damp/cold weath...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: OFAH Quiz
Replies: 11
Views: 3159

Re: OFAH Quiz

i also had the pleasure of meeting the great john challis who played boycie in the programme last year november at a show he was doing about his life in a theater in telford. i luckily had a photo with him and he signed my dvd collection for me. Hi Dan, Great to hear from you again mate. Hope all i...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Blow the cobwebs away !

Hopefully I'll have a similar view when my Laquer red Laser is on the road in the next few months. I don't think it will ever be as good as yours though Nick - yours is stunning Thanks very much Paul. Very much appreciated indeed. It does take a nice photo but is not without its marks here and ther...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Blow the cobwebs away !

Sounds as good as it looks! :agree: Cheers lads :D But at 2 minutes you did briefly cross a double white line on the crest of a hill :twak: :lol: The cyclist was at fault though IMO :lol: Yep, I know what it looked like in the video Andy, and well spotted old chap :applaud: In my defence "My L...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Car SOS New Series
Replies: 37
Views: 7478

Re: Car SOS New Series

Tim's 'Blags' are so ridiculous they are funny, although a bit cringe worthy....... I wouldn't be surprised if discounts with the supplier are arranged beforehand and the blag sequences are filmed just for entertainment purposes. Next thing you will be telling us that Santa Claus does not really ex...
by Fordoholic Nick
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Blow the cobwebs away !
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Blow the cobwebs away !

Your car looks superb as always. I can't believe you've got any cobwebs anywhere, it must be all of five minutes since you last polished it! :D I hope you enjoyed your blast today, it's great to see these classics being used as intended. 8-) Thanks for your kind words Andrew. Mate I was trying to b...