HippY Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Bad luck only being able to get an NB though you can imagine how quick my corsa isThe problem with the miata is that something smells really badly, I tried to make the insurance with the company own system, same details yet it throws me £3000 so probably confused sends something funny. I do not want to risk with that amount of money, especially now. so sadly Miata is not an answer and yes, I wont find a proper sports car under insurance group 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) and yes, I wont find a proper sports car under insurance group 10.classic car, anything over 15 years old I had my rx fully comp for under £400 Edited September 30, 2015 by *gentlydoesit can't delete accidental smiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) classic car, anything over 15 years old I had my rx fully comp for under £400 ill take a look altough the main problem with my is that I am 21 and no ncb... but ill take a loo EDIT: what classic car insurance company would give me quick online quote? I do not want to talk to anyone, just get a rough number EDIT EDIT: nah they dont like me. Edited September 30, 2015 by HippY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Everyone likes you (perhaps not the opposite sex maybe ) I used footman James insurance if that helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Everyone likes you (perhaps not the opposite sex maybe ) I used footman James insurance if that helpsnot even footman jamesregarding girl situation, I am talking to a few girls here, and it works alright. there is a cute german girl next door, but the main problem here is that while other " art" degrees has between 0-2 hours per day, I am at uni 9-5 or 10-6 with a few hours here and there from Monday to Thursday and 9-12 on Friday with tons of homework so so far I had no freetime do to.... anything really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Car is fully waxoiled. Wire wheeled all rust back, etch primer, waxoil. Getting it fully undersealed next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Mildly car related. Want to paint a pair of speakers in piano black. Has anyone worked on such a finish? Speakers are finished with veneer so presumably I need to use putty to even out all the irregularities in the surface. Then black base. What about clear? I read somewhere that using upwards of 8 coats in 3 painting sessions is advised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 not even footman jamesregarding girl situation, I am talking to a few girls here, and it works alright. there is a cute german girl next door, but the main problem here is that while other " art" degrees has between 0-2 hours per day, I am at uni 9-5 or 10-6 with a few hours here and there from Monday to Thursday and 9-12 on Friday with tons of homework so so far I had no freetime do to.... anything really. Nobody actually goes to lectures in their first year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Gonna get the car booked in to Jack Smiths over in Swansea today to have a new mohair hood fitted Shame I can't have a glass rear window because of the roll bar, but it'll be nice to have a mohair roof rather than vinyl and most importantly, one that doesn't leak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 ...and they have no free slots until Christmas.f**k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Almost like lots of people with soft tops that leak have realised it's about to get even wetter than Summer is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I was expecting them to be busy, but wasn't expecting three months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sucks, no other decent options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Only at twice the price.They have a very good reputation and are ridiculously cheap, hence the delay. Other option, I could source a roof for the same price, then spend a weekend swearing at it, but I'd rather not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 What about sourcing another roof and getting someone else to swear at it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Down to cost mainly, they supply and fit for £270.Cheapest similar spec roof I've found is about £250, then two hours (at least) labour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Is there an mx5 forum of something where someone will fit it it for you for beer money and a reach around if you get the roof. Normally there's some pretty helpful and willing people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Yeah there is, but buying the roof is pretty much the same price as them doing all the work, plus I'd get a warranty. It's easy to damage the roof when fitting, so I don't want to damage it whilst fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Phone them up once a week pestering for a cancellation slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm tempted to book it in for Christmas and buy a hardtop in the meantime just to keep the rain off.You never lose money on a hardtop, so if I spot a bargain I might even make a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm tempted to book it in for Christmas and buy a hardtop in the meantime just to keep the rain off.You never lose money on a hardtop, so if I spot a bargain I might even make a few quid.I was just about to suggest this. Hardtop is always good to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I was just about to suggest this. Hardtop is always good to have!Problem is:1) I have literally no more space in my flat, definitely not for a roof.2) I have my roof down a lot, even when it snows in January. This means removing the hardtop. See point 1.So I think the plan is to buy one, then sell it just before I get the soft top replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 The obvious answer is some sort of bracket that will convert the removed hard top into a BGW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Borrowing a red hardtop for three months, starting tomorrow WinRAR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Now the wife has gone to bed eBay has been abused once again, front and rear valances from a 4motion on the way so I don't have to chop a hole out the standard one for the exhaust to sit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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