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by Classic Microcars
Wed May 11, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beaulieu Autojumble
Replies: 10
Views: 4348

Re: Beaulieu Autojumble

Agreed, it is a must attend show. However, I would suggest waiting for the autumn one which is much bigger and better for your first visit as the spring one is not as good, in my humble opinion.
by Classic Microcars
Fri May 06, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Reliant 6V fuel guage/sender problem
Replies: 12
Views: 4152

Re: Reliant 6V fuel guage/sender problem

You could use an Arduino to calibrate your gauge. Pretty simple and I have already written some software you could adapt. I will see if I can find it.
by Classic Microcars
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anybody with Footman James?
Replies: 15
Views: 10064

Re: Anybody with Footman James?

Can I , from personal experience, recommend RH Insurance? Personal service, no premium rate telephone numbers, no admin charges and inclusive european breakdown cover. I pay £120 for a 3l Scimitar with agreed value. Every year until now I have shopped around and every year I preferred the package fr...
by Classic Microcars
Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Show us your cheesy accessories please!
Replies: 59
Views: 13323

Re: Show us your cheesy accessories please!

JPB wrote:
I have a few pussy bears whose photographic images I may post shortly. :oops:
Errrmmm...
by Classic Microcars
Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: trimming chap?
Replies: 10
Views: 3170

Re: trimming chap?

From where? I'm in Gloucester and some of my work is here: http://www.facebook.com/ReliantUpholstery which does not require signing up to access!
by Classic Microcars
Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Steering box fluid/oil
Replies: 11
Views: 3937

Re: Steering box fluid/oil

I think if I had to guess, I would put EP80W90 in it.
by Classic Microcars
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 5664

Re: Headlights

John, I was sent some information by a friend, that might be of interest... The dft info sheet gives guidelines. As it states, technically all HiDs are illegal in UK because they're not mentioned in the RVLR (they are in type approval though so you probably couldn't pass an IVA without levelling and...
by Classic Microcars
Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 5664

Re: Headlights

How else can an MOT tester's manual be taken? If it is written there, it HAS to be taken literally, the manual wasn't written for people to interpret however they wish. I understand the sentiment about HIDs, as there is potential to cause a lot of glare when fitted badly. However to try to blanket b...
by Classic Microcars
Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 5664

Re: Headlights

The information is in the link you posted, which seems to be the most up to date: Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted , they must work;...