Hello!

~Rob~ · 12th January 2010, 12:36 PM

Hello, happy new year and all that! Ive been having a moment reminiscing about the good old times and thought Id raise my head again on the forum. Only briefly though!

Ive been having a flick through my old pics and realised how much I miss the Supra! Hehe!

Hope everyones well. Ive attached a couple of pics of my most recent project. It involved a long and painful, single handed refurbishment of a wreck of a house which we bought! It seemed like a good idea at the time!

I traded the Type R about 12 months ago and got myself a 320TD. Bad idea. After a new clutch and fly, failed turbo and subsequent complete engine rebuild, I realised I shouldve kept the trusty reliable Civic! Haha. Oh well, live and learn.

~Rob~ · 12th January 2010, 12:39 PM

Just a couple more finished pics. Obviously the chairs are a temporary measure!

Gambit · 12th January 2010, 06:40 PM

Hey Rob, nice to see you. House looks great, I like the blue wall lights.

Whats this live and learn cr@p!

You swopped a Jap car for a bmw........ What did you think was going to happen?

The Restorer · 12th January 2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gambit

You swopped a Jap car for a bmw........ What did you think was going to happen?

Respect from his mates, that's all

Congratulations on the house. Really looks stunning.

So... what's Rob short for then. It's just I noticed your shoes and handbag by the kitchen(pic 7) and that...

Martin F · 12th January 2010, 10:39 PM

Yeah, do those heels fit you Rob?

Good to hear from you, and sounds like you're keeping yourself busy.

Gambit · 13th January 2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Restorer

So... what's Rob short for then. It's just I noticed your shoes and handbag by the kitchen(pic 7) and that...

Rob is his real name. At the weekend he becomes Tina!

~Rob~ · 13th January 2010, 11:04 PM

Ohh, the banter! How ive missed it!

Yep, ive ben keeping myself busy, out of trouble as they say! Weve just moved in after a long scrape and graft to get the place liveable. Ive got so much time on my hands though now! haha!

Yeah the BMW was a bad idea, although it shifts (for a diesel) and is rear wheel drive which maintains a littl bit of fun in the sdaily commute!

Plus Ive just been having a chat with the chap that bought my Supe and it seems shes been perfectly reliable. Coming upto 150k and no issues other than a little oil leak on the back of the block. And shes been on a track day and down the strip! It wouldve saved me a hell of a lot of money keeping the Supe!

Martin, the cars looking great! I had a quick browse through your album earlier. I trust your happy with her after all the work you put in?

Martin F · 14th January 2010, 07:38 PM

Yep, very happy although there's always things to do

I had a 320TD as my company car up until September and performance wise I was quite happy, also pretty reliable. Build quality was good, but not any better than a Toyota in my view. I now have an A4, admittedly a bit older (2003 vs. 2005 of the BMW) and I think the build quality on that is worse

These German cars are certainly not all they are cracked up to be.

12th January 2010, 06:40 PM	#3
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Hey Rob, nice to see you. House looks great, I like the blue wall lights. Whats this live and learn cr@p! You swopped a Jap car for a bmw........ What did you think was going to happen? __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

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Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Yeah, do those heels fit you Rob? Good to hear from you, and sounds like you're keeping yourself busy. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

13th January 2010, 11:04 PM	#7
~Rob~ Old Timer None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bolton, Manchester, UK Posts: 1,476	Ohh, the banter! How ive missed it! Yep, ive ben keeping myself busy, out of trouble as they say! Weve just moved in after a long scrape and graft to get the place liveable. Ive got so much time on my hands though now! haha! Yeah the BMW was a bad idea, although it shifts (for a diesel) and is rear wheel drive which maintains a littl bit of fun in the sdaily commute! Plus Ive just been having a chat with the chap that bought my Supe and it seems shes been perfectly reliable. Coming upto 150k and no issues other than a little oil leak on the back of the block. And shes been on a track day and down the strip! It wouldve saved me a hell of a lot of money keeping the Supe! Martin, the cars looking great! I had a quick browse through your album earlier. I trust your happy with her after all the work you put in? __________________ I used to be a Supra owner.. My Old Car

14th January 2010, 07:38 PM	#8
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Yep, very happy although there's always things to do I had a 320TD as my company car up until September and performance wise I was quite happy, also pretty reliable. Build quality was good, but not any better than a Toyota in my view. I now have an A4, admittedly a bit older (2003 vs. 2005 of the BMW) and I think the build quality on that is worse These German cars are certainly not all they are cracked up to be. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

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