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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th February 2024, 13:04
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Posted By IanA
The former- they are H4s so two filaments per...

The former- they are H4s so two filaments per envelope.
The alternator would have been flooded at the same time.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th February 2024, 21:06
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
Lights Out

Driving through some very wet weather the other night, the dipped and main beams all became inop at the same time.
The sidelights all worked, indicators/hazards all OK and I got home using the front...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th January 2024, 15:48
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
In conversation with Adrian Flux i've been told...

In conversation with Adrian Flux i've been told that Markerstudy are back in the vehicle insurance market. Their previous underwriter West Bay went under but they are now underwritten by Tradex so...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th January 2024, 15:15
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Posted By IanA
2gether have just provided a quotation of GBP248...

2gether have just provided a quotation of GBP248 with... Highway !!!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th January 2024, 19:42
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Posted By IanA
Insurance - 2023 renewal 83.50 2024 renewal 530

Good headline?

The context is that the TFS insurance is due at the end of the month. Premium before tax and broker fee was GBP83.50 last year. This year GBP530. The insurance company Markerstudy...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th December 2023, 10:44
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Posted By IanA
It's my daily driver so it made sense to use it...

It's my daily driver so it made sense to use it for the trip. I'd never driven that journey solo before and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the seat was for that length of time. Due to...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th December 2023, 20:14
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Posted By IanA
Here's a pic of the TFS having travelled a Targa...

Here's a pic of the TFS having travelled a Targa Florio distance- 468 miles from Oxford to Dundee last week. The average speed would have been similar except for the crawl around the Edinburgh City...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st November 2023, 08:12
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Posted By IanA
I MOTed the TFS yesterday with no advisories. It...

I MOTed the TFS yesterday with no advisories. It is my everyday car and I'm driving about 1500 miles per year. I had to replace the front springs a few weeks ago as one had broken. I found that by...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd August 2023, 14:04
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Posted By IanA
I see that the Fezza 250GT SWB Lot No 354 that I...

I see that the Fezza 250GT SWB Lot No 354 that I was watching was sold after the auction- but not to me.

Long ago (20C) and far away (Cherry Hills, NJ or Neshaminy, Pa) I spent a Sunday afternoon...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th August 2023, 19:00
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
A super 50s Specials Day at the Cotswold Wildife...

A super 50s Specials Day at the Cotswold Wildife Park yesterday.

40+ cars with Ashley, Berkeley, Buckler, EB, Fairthorpe, Falcon, Gilbern, LMB, Lotus, Peerless, Riley, Rochdale, S.A., Singer,...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th August 2023, 11:01
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Posted By IanA
Ferrari No82 in 1962 Targa Florio is up for auction

My second inspirational car for the TFS (after Tigga's Tribute car) is coming up for sale next week at Sotheby's auction in Monterey.

I will be buying lottery tickets between now and then.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th August 2023, 15:11
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Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
50s Specials Show - Cotswold Wildlife Park - Burford, Oxon.

The 2023 50s Specials Show at Cotswold Wildlife Park is on Sunday 13 August. Remember to tell them at the entrance that you're there for the car show and the driver gets in free. The rest of the park...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th July 2023, 07:52
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
Not many pics since then at...

Not many pics since then at https://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7402&page=4.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd July 2023, 07:41
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
I took the TFS to the Malvern Show on Friday then...

I took the TFS to the Malvern Show on Friday then went home on Saturday to attend to the cats we're looking after and returned in my Jago. A total of 260 miles in open cars in superb weather.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th February 2023, 14:51
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
Weymouth Bike & Classic Car Nights

Weymouth Bike & Classic Car Night is held every Thursday evening from the first Thursday of April to the last Thursday in September on The Esplanade, Weymouth.

That's April 6th to September 28th...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 2nd February 2023, 15:07
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Posted By IanA
As good a recommendation as any. Especially from...

As good a recommendation as any. Especially from an automatic gearbox car driver.
I'm surprised at how little I use the brakes except when bedding in new pads when they get hot quite quickly.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st February 2023, 17:30
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Posted By IanA
I've used PAGID pads on a few cars and have no...

I've used PAGID pads on a few cars and have no complaints. I've heard that Hawk pads (where available in size) are a good compromise as they provide race-like performance but require much less heat...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st February 2023, 16:28
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
I don't know what make/spec the current pads are....

I don't know what make/spec the current pads are. It seemed obvious to upgrade whilst replacing the discs. My Z300S has dimpled discs which I'd assumed were standard.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st February 2023, 09:18
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
The ARB was easy to refit and I took the...

The ARB was easy to refit and I took the opportunity to fit all new bolts, washers and Nyloc nuts.
Next job is new discs and pads on the front. I'm considering drilled discs to replace the standard...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 2nd November 2022, 09:22
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
Second MOT pass

I MOTed the TFS yesterday for the second time. All was going fairly well until the emissions test where it comprehensively failed at everything!!! Then the tester reset his rig and it passed when we...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th November 2021, 10:37
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
A mate at uni had an Austin 1100 with a Fred...

A mate at uni had an Austin 1100 with a Fred Flintstone floor.
In the Z300S I ran a fan heater and dehumidifier in the passenger footwell for about a week and got 400ml out which I thought wasn't...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th November 2021, 12:15
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
No problem. I had some cobra style seats made for...

No problem. I had some cobra style seats made for the Z300S- custom leather/colour and all. I need a round tuit in order to fit them. I've just taken the passenger seat out to dry the undercarpet...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th November 2021, 15:57
Replies: 114
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Posted By IanA
Now that I have spent all my money on the paint...

Now that I have spent all my money on the paint it will stay as it is for a while.
I particularly enjoy the interior as it is. I've never planned but to keep it standard.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th November 2021, 11:40
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
New appearance, new identity: ...

New appearance, new identity:
https://i.postimg.cc/k25ZRjFw/DSCF1989b.jpg (https://postimg.cc/k25ZRjFw)

https://i.postimg.cc/62C1xFt6/DSCF1992a.jpg (https://postimg.cc/62C1xFt6)
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th November 2021, 18:51
Replies: 114
Views: 53,643
Posted By IanA
Sounds like my kind of finish- local supplier?

Sounds like my kind of finish- local supplier?
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