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  1. 22-04-2012, 04:37 PM #51
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    Good point, but I try to avoid going there - it always costs me a fortune, and that would be in addition to the now huge cost of getting there!
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    Nice motor. If you like the noise & I guess you have Xpowers fitted then I would recommend that you check & see if they have been sleeved, if not get it done, you will almost double the volume!
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  3. 22-04-2012, 05:41 PM #53
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    well done Ric
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    Enjoy the acquisition...

    Wasn't that Deranged Rover's old car?
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  5. 22-04-2012, 08:16 PM #55
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    It was indeed! And I'm very pleased that I've found such an enthusiastic new owner for it (and thoroughly nice bloke too!). I did confess to Ric's Dad a twinge of remorse on Friday afternoon as Ric drove it away, and the X-Powers reverberated back off the walls of the pub...

    My new toy...



    Cheers for the times and advice on here, the XK is a keeper, but a 'charged ZT-T could tempt me in the future sometime. Love fast wagons.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by DerangedRover View Post
    It was indeed! And I'm very pleased that I've found such an enthusiastic new owner for it (and thoroughly nice bloke too!). I did confess to Ric's Dad a twinge of remorse on Friday afternoon as Ric drove it away, and the X-Powers reverberated back off the walls of the pub...

    My new toy...



    Cheers for the times and advice on here, the XK is a keeper, but a 'charged ZT-T could tempt me in the future sometime. Love fast wagons.....
    dont become a stranger on here then
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  7. 22-04-2012, 08:47 PM #57
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    I like your new toy. I still hanker (very badly) after one of those. I bought a lottery ticket last night...
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  8. 22-04-2012, 10:40 PM #58
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    I know the feeling. Always wanted one, in this colour and trim, and... and... I confess, my name's Jon and I'm an autoholic.
    Hic.
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    Jon it looks a nice motor Let us know how you get on and if it was worth it
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  10. 23-04-2012, 08:59 AM #60
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    Hi Ric
    I too have an RV8,bought it in 2001
    How do you find the 260 compares
    I have to say, at risk of causing fury amongst the 260 stalwarts, I was a bit disappoined with the performance of my first 260 compared to the Rv8
    I see you live in Salisbury. My daughter lives in Laverstock so we are there from time to time
    Do you know Janspeed, I think they are on the Amesbury road
    Last April a bunch of us from the 260s took our cars there for a session on their rolling road
    It would be interesting for you to get the 260 checked out against the RV8. When we all went we got a special rate, but it's not all that expensive if you go on your own. Also it's an interesting place to visit if you've not already done so
    Best of luck
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