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by catgroom
Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: car of the 80's election
Replies: 15
Views: 4259

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The 480 wasnt even in the running back then...

More like the XR3i or Capri 2.8i

The 480 was much more exclusive and distinctive.They cost a fortune back then,took ages to be able to afford one!!LOL!

I just cant vote for the 480,it'd be lying!

Groomus
by catgroom
Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: a joke for the weekend ...
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

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:rofl:
by catgroom
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: where is volvomax?
Replies: 8
Views: 2654

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Makes me think of Jock Campbell off "The Garage"!!

Its 9 to 9.30 in this fucking garage!!! :lol:
by catgroom
Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Forum member look-a-likes;-)
Replies: 19
Views: 5683

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Ha!!!!!!!

Ant Murphy!

:rofl:

Oh,and just so we've covered Daniel,he still is Schumy :D

Oh,and Lee is a random ex-raver :hopping:
by catgroom
Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Forum member look-a-likes;-)
Replies: 19
Views: 5683

Forum member look-a-likes;-)

Greetings Wastedgate viewers! I was watching Most Haunted last night,and I noticed how Medium/Astrologer David Wells looked quite similar to Rich Pruen!!! Google him! Roo's bro Lee commented on how I looked like the bloke from CID in The Bill with the shaved heed! Rich Macaroon perhaps a little bit ...
by catgroom
Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FREE - 2.0i white with Immaculate Jaquard Half Leather
Replies: 38
Views: 10626

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Nice one Jack.Glad to hear you finally got one after all this time.

Steve :hopping:

ps gay colour though ;) :D
by catgroom
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - On Ebay - 1995 480 turbo - d.green
Replies: 40
Views: 9706

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:lol: They really should begin to wander why folk take the piss out of them. I mean,its really gonna put someone off showing any more interest in that car.I do know of it.As far as I remember it is by far one of the better ones too. There ya go,3 yrs in Norfolk and you even get to know who has which...
by catgroom
Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - On Ebay - 1995 480 turbo - d.green
Replies: 40
Views: 9706

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That is polite in Norfolk guys! One of the reasons I once was always moaning about them is their unbelievably invisible manners. I know Im no pillar of virtue,but that is what most of them are like.No pleases,thankyous or Hellos etc I hope he gets what the car is worth.He should price it at £400....
by catgroom
Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:51 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Yet another "My new car"-topic
Replies: 3
Views: 1943

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Nice car Dakyy!

Im a big fan of the Lancia Kappa myself.Same kinda thing though huh.

You feel so good when you get out of a car like this on long journeys.Bigger effortless engine,and comfort too!

Steve :D
by catgroom
Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:49 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Oil leak - Solved!
Replies: 9
Views: 2222

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Nice one Owen!

Its rare to see someone upgrading an engine component.Its usually a case of "fook me Volvo want £9000 for one of these"!!!!

Steve :hopping:
by catgroom
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: Ignition noise when listening to in-car wireless.
Replies: 1
Views: 1006

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Hi Suddy!

Yes mate surpressors do work well.

Its been a little while since I had a 480 now (or it feels like it!) but I seem to remember that the earth strap from dizzy to bulkhead can cause noise.

Slap me like a big dithering apeth if Im wrong! :D
by catgroom
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Rotor arm removal
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

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Richard,that retaining hoop sits in the groove on the cam.

Basically mate,pull like fuck with some mole grips,whilst wiggling it up and down.Doesnt matter if you muller the old one anyway does it...

Groomus
by catgroom
Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: kicks up then dies - HELP!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2865

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Hi!

Whilst youre trying to suss out what the problem is mate,change your fuel filter.It was the cause of more problems with mine than I thought it would be.

Sounds electrical yes,but just my two-penneth worth

Steve :D
by catgroom
Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Cumbria Meet Pics (quite a few, so beware!)
Replies: 34
Views: 5906

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@Roous You look oiled,and Dan looks like he wishes he'd bought 2 whiteys!

Well,my fave car is most defo Han's

@Murf This dual layer purple ECU,how loony compared to a bluey??

Groomus of 480-Dormantness :hopping:
by catgroom
Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A Classic in the making....!?
Replies: 7
Views: 2762

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Im sure Footman James were the first to fully recognise the 480 as a full classic.

You could try them

Nice one Rog!

:hopping:
by catgroom
Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: how quiet is the forum lately?
Replies: 31
Views: 6197

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by catgroom
Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: how quiet is the forum lately?
Replies: 31
Views: 6197

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I know exactly what you mean about "not knowing how much longer you can be bothered with the 480" Chris... The time spent fannying around with them,at some point during ownership,gets too much for some.In the end,the relief from letting yourself buy a different car,can prove muchus theraputic. Gives...
by catgroom
Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: The crash that wrote my first 480 TT off
Replies: 5
Views: 2148

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Great news Steve!

That'll be another nutter on the roads of Bordon then! ;)

Groomus
by catgroom
Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: how quiet is the forum lately?
Replies: 31
Views: 6197

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Hey! Yep,I agree.Martin and I used to post on here loads,mainly the Milfus. There was a more clanny feel.But,nothings forever eh.It is sad.Some folk dont get on for ever either as I have found,or just move on... Maybe we just all have to live the next section of our lives,realise 480s were better da...
by catgroom
Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wow RARE GT!
Replies: 20
Views: 4526

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Excellent!More reinforcements!

Hey if ever you Scots get nuked all the pale wedges can park together in a herd to deflect the blast (copyright The Young Ones,specifically Neil!).

:D