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Old 16th June 2011, 06:58 PM
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WOO HOO...

As you can tell, i'm quite happy.

Drove down for my retest today, 90 miles without a glitch.

Was an hour early for the test, so hung about for a bit then got cracking. It was a different guy this time. He was very chatty and friendly and seemed interested in kit cars, which was nice.

To cut a long story short - Checked off all the bits off the fail sheet, tweaked the emissions slightly on the laptop and got a pass.

Unfourtunately, when doing the emissions test, the engine got pretty hot and spat out all it's coolant. So i topped it up and hoped for the best. A few miles down the road on the way home happened again! Luckily i was close to a roadside burger van with a very friendly bunch of people who gave me a nice big tub of water to get me on my way.

Topped it up again, and noticed it was dripping from one of the hoses. Nipped up the hose clip and hey presto job done.

I tried Beverley DVLA, and they said i had to go to my local office. Took it to the local one and they said, she only does them fridays and is probably fully booked tomorow. Ah well, nearly there.

Oh, for some reason, my sat nav must have been as happy as me, as it took me back the moor road way...


Plenty of spares just incase...
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Old 16th June 2011, 07:18 PM
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Let me be the first to say congratulations. Must be a fantastic feeling. Well done and happy motoring
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Old 16th June 2011, 07:22 PM
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Well done David, your car is looking awesome

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Old 16th June 2011, 07:24 PM
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It's a great feeling.

I'd like to thank everyone for their help and support through out my build. Without it, i think i would have given up a long time ago. Especially Andy at Saturn, HandyAndy, Ronnie, Steve and Mark.
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Old 16th June 2011, 07:28 PM
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A massive well done!!!

A rather nice looking roadster too!

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Old 16th June 2011, 07:38 PM
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wweeeeellllll dooooone dooooood top NERD them NY moor roads were built for the roadster
just in time to enjoy the summer ....you jammy .....something!! you
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Old 16th June 2011, 07:43 PM
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Well done...the car looks amazing...I was happy as getting mine running the other day..you must be fit to bust...well done again...
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Old 16th June 2011, 08:13 PM
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Very weeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllll done.
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Old 16th June 2011, 08:33 PM
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Well done indeed. I hope you get many years enjoyment out of your car, it looks like a top job.
*sends virtual beer*
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Old 16th June 2011, 09:20 PM
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very nice and congratulations on getting it done, just in time for the summer months too!

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