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Old 10 March 2006, 12:41 PM
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Default Some guys have all the luck....

......Not this one though


Just had the gearbox i aquired fitted, and guess what....



Yep it buggered.


I love my car
Old 10 March 2006, 12:43 PM
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oh ****, sorry to hear that mate
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Never mind, i WILL be going to Germany, the credit card is going to get a severe bashing now
Old 10 March 2006, 02:37 PM
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Was at Xtremes today, and couldn't help over hearing
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Was at Xtremes today, and couldn't help over hearing

I didnt see you
Old 10 March 2006, 03:15 PM
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Obviously in his day clothes then
Old 10 March 2006, 03:20 PM
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PMSL, cheers........MATE

You phoned when I was chatting to Knowlesy.

Phil, you're a big TART, found out your little surprise package today!!
Old 10 March 2006, 03:27 PM
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Phil, you're a big TART, found out your little surprise package today!!

Pot and Kettle springs to mind
Old 10 March 2006, 03:50 PM
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bad news dude. Hope you get it sorted soon, know what it feels like to be without the car for a period of time
Old 10 March 2006, 03:56 PM
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Sorry to hear that mate, then you say buggered do you mean popped another cog?
What torque are you running to keep doing that??
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Sorry to hear that mate, then you say buggered do you mean popped another cog?
What torque are you running to keep doing that??

I had a buggered one installed, i didnt even have the fun of blowing it myself
Old 10 March 2006, 04:36 PM
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Don't worry, you haven't missed anything....
When I blew my gearbox it was such a horrible sound.....so are you going to API for a bullet-proof one of just a replacement......

if you need a hand give me a shout
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Don't worry, you haven't missed anything....
When I blew my gearbox it was such a horrible sound.....so are you going to API for a bullet-proof one of just a replacement......

if you need a hand give me a shout

Just a replacement for now, but a bulletproof one soon, i have a spare casing now and will have a PPG gearset installed to that while its out.

Over 2K though just for gears
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'kin hell mate......

I've just gone for a replacement at £950 all in a delivered......thought about spending the big $$'s but it was on it's way out so i'm praying i'm gonna be a lucky guy....

hope it gets sorted quickly
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
'kin hell mate......

I've just gone for a replacement at £950 all in a delivered......thought about spending the big $$'s but it was on it's way out so i'm praying i'm gonna be a lucky guy....

hope it gets sorted quickly

Thanks mate, i am still aiming to be at the Fast Show, with new box and fresh paint
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