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by rovercoup
Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Posting Pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 147390

Re: Posting Pictures

Thought I would add some quality to the post, :lol: works well James

Image
by rovercoup
Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Changes to the site
Replies: 27
Views: 194725

Re: Changes to the site

Phew!! I wondered what or where I logged into. :lol:
by rovercoup
Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alucard7002 - 1997 Mk2b 820 Vitesse Fastback - Pewter Grey
Replies: 40
Views: 28080

Re: Alucard7002 - 1997 Mk2b 820 Vitesse Fastback - Pewter Grey

Chuffing eck Dusan you did a proper job there. Sorry to here of the woes with this one. There is someone selling a turbo fastback same colour 95 my down in Newquay for £600 guy is on facebook on the 800 group if you can track it down.
by rovercoup
Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Breaking 1997 Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 32
Views: 30005

Re: Breaking 1997 Vitesse Fastback

deano wrote:I thought all MK2 Vittesse had Recaro seats
(except the coupes)

and 17 inch alloys :?
They did unless you opted for the Lux pack which gave you the full leather from the Sterling
by rovercoup
Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: BMC 2017
Replies: 15
Views: 20796

Re: BMC 2017

Nice to hear from you Kate. Hope both of your are well.

Looking forward to being there in August with the Nightfire Vitesse.

Dont know about what the vikings did in the north east but I know they dont like French monkeys a little bit further south
by rovercoup
Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Wanted 820 clutch slave cylinder
Replies: 22
Views: 13022

Re: Wanted 820 clutch slave cylinder

Charles Weaver was selling a Turbo Rad on ebay for £90 new part I believe so might be worth seeking him out on there.
by rovercoup
Sun May 28, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Garage Clearout of 800 Spares
Replies: 64
Views: 49911

Re: Garage Clearout of 800 Spares

I might be interested in mk1 spares Dave
by rovercoup
Sat May 27, 2017 5:52 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Mk1 Vitesse owner and forum member
Replies: 10
Views: 11903

Re: New Mk1 Vitesse owner and forum member

If the 'stat is weak the torque converter won't go into lock up mode - the gauges usually sit at the "half past 8/twenty to 9" position. Standard 'stat is a cool 78C - a "dealer upgrade" when they were new (or standard fit in the rest of the world, why did we get a cool 'stat? :shock: ) is the 82C ...
by rovercoup
Tue May 23, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: BMC & LEYLAND SHOW, GAYDON JULY 2nd 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 14899

Re: BMC & LEYLAND SHOW, GAYDON JULY 2nd 2017

I will be going with the Nightfire vitesse
by rovercoup
Mon May 22, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Morris Leslie Auction
Replies: 20
Views: 18937

Re: Morris Leslie Auction

The biggest difference is age.
When we are in our youth we want quantity.
In our golden years we look for and want quality.

I like whiskey and real ale, but both are savoured as they should be, and now enjoy the moments when the urge takes me.
by rovercoup
Mon May 22, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Morris Leslie Auction
Replies: 20
Views: 18937

Re: Morris Leslie Auction

deano wrote:I thought Jack Daniels was Scotch / Whisky
Oh dear
by rovercoup
Sun May 21, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Morris Leslie Auction
Replies: 20
Views: 18937

Re: Morris Leslie Auction

scoobyh123 wrote:Thanks Steve! That black 827 Sterling looks nice..............
Long way to go though! :wink: :D
You can always double the trip up with a visit to some of Scotland finest distillery and return with car and a few bottles to enjoy when you get back, hic,hic
by rovercoup
Sat May 20, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Morris Leslie Auction
Replies: 20
Views: 18937

Re: Morris Leslie Auction

by rovercoup
Fri May 19, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Windscreen trim
Replies: 11
Views: 8069

Re: Windscreen trim

That would solve it! Do you know those clips are same for mk1 and mk2? They are indeed the same part for mk1 & 2 DCC10012/13 8 required for the top of screen and 10 for sides front windscreen. Rear windscreen is DCE10038 7 required for top and 10 for sides. and as Dave has already linked, available...
by rovercoup
Fri May 05, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: Car Show and Meet Pictures
Topic: Car/Rover shows
Replies: 1
Views: 5727

Car/Rover shows

Does anyone know to any car shows/rover meets local to them? can be monthly or annual events.

We tried to get an events calendar going a few years ago and there was a good response from members with shows that were in there location.

Anything is better than nothing.