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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-05-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,200
Posted By RichRobby
Hottest May and most sunshine in the UK since...

Hottest May and most sunshine in the UK since records began as well. Climate change?!

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 02-27-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 122,282
Posted By RichRobby
Nice work. Car, as always looks great. I...

Nice work. Car, as always looks great.
I pretty much copied you with the projector lights and DRL's. Touch wood no problem with the projectors yet but it will happen no doubt but I don't do many...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-19-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,901
Posted By RichRobby
Any links, especially advice on the tailor who is...

Any links, especially advice on the tailor who is confident enough to do the stitching?

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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-19-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By RichRobby
San Diego hmmm,. Just visited from the UK 2 weeks...

San Diego hmmm,. Just visited from the UK 2 weeks ago and loved it. Enjoy your 986, enjoy life.

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-10-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,901
Posted By RichRobby
I have yellow belts in my yellow car which are...

I have yellow belts in my yellow car which are pretty dirty. I think they need replacing, how would you go about that in the UK? Any ideas on the cheapest option?

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-11-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,293
Posted By RichRobby
Yeah, my bumpers on the yellow peril have faded...

Yeah, my bumpers on the yellow peril have faded differently than the metalwork.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,688
Posted By RichRobby
Do you have any further info on the best model /...

Do you have any further info on the best model / year etc for the Audis? Sounds an interesting way.
Has anyone done it?

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-10-2017, 12:07 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 122,282
Posted By RichRobby
To update, Just had the MOT yesterday and it...

To update,
Just had the MOT yesterday and it passed with no advisories.
The partially covered sidelights didn't cause an issue (I was pleasantly surprised as I anticipated a fail).
As mentioned...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-31-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By RichRobby
Ahhh, didn't know that. Anyway, I only just...

Ahhh, didn't know that.
Anyway, I only just put them on so I put them vertical so that I could take the pictures for the forum post. Off to adjust them right now, they are able to be twisted whilst...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-31-2017, 05:44 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By RichRobby
So aren't they standard wheel bolts? Anyway, I...

So aren't they standard wheel bolts?
Anyway, I will try the paint finish first and if not right seek advice on the best looking replacements.
We keep adding these refinements to our cars, and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-31-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By RichRobby
And another.....pity the bolts are a bit of a...

And another.....pity the bolts are a bit of a mess. Think I need some paint on them. Maybe black for a bit of contrast and to match the recently painted side vents. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-31-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By RichRobby
So, here they are fitted. What's the verdict? ...

So, here they are fitted. What's the verdict?

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-30-2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By RichRobby
Look at what just arrived into the UK....

Look at what just arrived into the UK. Fabtabulous. Thanks Fred.
Quick question, what stops them being stolen? Thought there might be a small locking screw on the inside or something?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,854
Posted By RichRobby
I have a bit of a collection. Probably change...

I have a bit of a collection. Probably change what I am wearing every other day. This is today's piece.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,530,610
Posted By RichRobby
Put a washer over the valve to protect the...

Put a washer over the valve to protect the caliper, then a nut and fill with weld to attach to the broken nipple and it will unscrew. If the thread is damaged, here in the UK you can get an oversize...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,530,610
Posted By RichRobby
I've had this. The solution is to take the...

I've had this. The solution is to take the caliper off, put a washer over the bleed valve to protect the caliper then put a nut over and fill the centre with weld, welding the nut to the stump of the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-11-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,381
Posted By RichRobby
Thanks, will definitely get and order some spray...

Thanks, will definitely get and order some spray cans today although we aren't quite as used to it in the UK as you are.

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-11-2017, 05:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,381
Posted By RichRobby
Do you think Matt Black is better than a painted...

Do you think Matt Black is better than a painted gloss finish?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2017, 03:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,500
Posted By RichRobby
I use a nylon line, something like a thick...

I use a nylon line, something like a thick strimmer line to poke down the drains

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,500
Posted By RichRobby
Here's a picture just this second taken it. Lift...

Here's a picture just this second taken it. Lift the clamshell and look in the corner, right near the door on each side in the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-10-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,381
Posted By RichRobby
Looks fantastic, congratulations. I have a...

Looks fantastic, congratulations.

I have a speed yellow with the interior metalwork yellow and the leather in a blue, both factory options but it's not a patch on yours. Must have cost a packet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,500
Posted By RichRobby
Isn't there 4 drain holes in the rear. The two...

Isn't there 4 drain holes in the rear. The two big ones in the foam trays and one hidden on each side in the metal gutter where the clam shell closes on the rear wings joints. As far forward as you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,439
Posted By RichRobby
Good advice, thanks. Maybe that's why I found...

Good advice, thanks.
Maybe that's why I found a hole in the plastic foam when I first got the car!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2017, 01:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,439
Posted By RichRobby
BEWARE. After reading this and having the same...

BEWARE. After reading this and having the same wear marks I have just removed the said tabs. I then tried the roof a couple of times and the white ball socket on the end of the hood strut broke and...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-15-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 122,282
Posted By RichRobby
Sounds like money well spent. Can't argue with...

Sounds like money well spent. Can't argue with the tyre costs as they are consumables. Seems a great price for the brake refurb.
No issues with the sidelights then?

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