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Old 12th October 2012, 11:42 PM
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Here is the proof that my car starts!!
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Old 13th October 2012, 06:46 AM
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Gr8.

Do we have any finished MX5's?

who's furthest on?

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Old 13th October 2012, 09:06 AM
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Nathan's is the furthest on. I think his is awaiting IVA.

skov and Johno are probably the next nearest.


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Old 13th October 2012, 09:48 AM
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Nice one David, a major milestone of your build, nice work

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Old 13th October 2012, 09:49 AM
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i would say "Crikey, your up early Andy"... But I have been up since 6:45....

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Old 13th October 2012, 09:51 AM
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i would say "Crikey, your up early Andy"....

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Old 13th October 2012, 11:08 AM
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Nice one David, I believe you now

Sounds much sweeter than mine, mine sounds like a tumble drier full of spanners!
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Old 13th October 2012, 12:13 PM
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My wife says mine sounds like a lawnmower! My neighbour said it sounded like a merlin lol! Another neighbour has already jokingly threatened to move house!! That must a culmination of a year of drilling and grinding as well!
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Old 13th October 2012, 12:34 PM
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nice one Davy.... hopes to get mine running soon.
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Old 13th October 2012, 02:32 PM
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Strimmer I'd say
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