deano87
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...indicated 87mph on speedo - was only firing on 3 cylinders though 
 lolz fastest I've ever had it, missus pissed me off big time tonight so gave it some down Biggleswade bypass - could have got it faster I think my using the gears more etc.
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skell
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110 down hill
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jamied
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AndyCorsaSport
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87? What gear?
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Robin
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X10XE? 
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Swiftay
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congratulations
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deano87
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Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
87? What gear?
5th - like I said, I hadn't used the gears enough, got to 60mph in 4th and changed up.
I think I might have been into the wind too.
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Originally posted by skell
110 down hill
How many miles has your engine done? May make a difference
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LAMM13
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i beg your pudding?
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
X10XE?
Of course, hence why it was only firing on 3 cylinders  knowing my luck it's probably only firing on 2.
Top speed is 93mph apparently - wasn't far off.
[Edited on 11-01-2007 by deano87]
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skell
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
87? What gear?
5th - like I said, I hadn't used the gears enough, got to 60mph in 4th and changed up.
I think I might have been into the wind too.
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Originally posted by skell
110 down hill
How many miles has your engine done? May make a difference
just under 60.... tis fucked.... it now backfires
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oli_h
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whats your car look like mate as im from sandy and cant say ive noticed you about, you might have seen me white starlet with black wheels and bonnet?
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by skell
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
87? What gear?
5th - like I said, I hadn't used the gears enough, got to 60mph in 4th and changed up.
I think I might have been into the wind too.
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Originally posted by skell
110 down hill
How many miles has your engine done? May make a difference
just under 60.... tis fucked.... it now backfires
Don't say that, mine is on just over 64k and going strong!
oli_h - completely standard red, 12v GLS W-reg. You probably wouldn't have noticed me! Does your Starlet have stupidly small door mirrors like off a motorbike?
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oli_h
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lol yes thats me, i didnt think there was any one else on this forum from biggleswade or sandy apart from jay
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skell
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while were on the subject of the 'performance' of 12v's at what speed do you chane gear when battering it?......
27ish in 1st
43ish in 2nd
63ish in 3rd
and whenever it gives up the ghost in 4th
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by skell
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
87? What gear?
5th - like I said, I hadn't used the gears enough, got to 60mph in 4th and changed up.
I think I might have been into the wind too.
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Originally posted by skell
110 down hill
How many miles has your engine done? May make a difference
just under 60.... tis fucked.... it now backfires
Don't say that, mine is on just over 64k and going strong!
oli_h - completely standard red, 12v GLS W-reg. You probably wouldn't have noticed me! Does your Starlet have stupidly small door mirrors like off a motorbike?
Mileage is fuck all. Mines got 112k, and can still get 90 in 4th, ok it maybe an X14XE, but its still going ok.
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deano87
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Originally posted by skell
while were on the subject of the 'performance' of 12v's at what speed do you chane gear when battering it?......
27ish in 1st
43ish in 2nd
63ish in 3rd
and whenever it gives up the ghost in 4th
 I have a feeling that's why your engine is fooked - I wouldn't dare take mine passed 15mph in 1st, it sounds horrible.
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skell
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27 is for special pissed of occasions...... 22 ish is normal ragging seriously frustrates me desperately want to sell an get something mildy quick :@
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and-m
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I hate these engine, gutless, wheezy sounding things.
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deano87
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Originally posted by and-m
I hate these engine, gutless, wheezy sounding things.
I agree - driven a 1.2 16v Corsa C and they're much better. I wouldn't have got a 12v out of choice, but it was bought and insured for me to get through first year of uni. They had previously paid for sisters Uni accommodation and a car cost less!
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deano87
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Originally posted by oli_h
lol yes thats me, i didnt think there was any one else on this forum from biggleswade or sandy apart from jay
haha we could get some Biggleswade meet going on  or not!
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skell
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same here got it passed down to me of a family member......... really want to sell up after my years insurance but feel bit cheeky
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John
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1.0 12v are dangerous for pulling out of junctions.
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deano87
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Originally posted by John
1.0 12v are dangerous for pulling out of junctions.
I agree, but I've learnt how to drive mine now - I'm lucky I don't drive anything else. They are strangely easy to wheel spin too; think it is 'cause there's no weight over the front wheels.
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oli_h
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lol that'd be the life and joy of biggleswade until the police would come and tell people to go home
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fir3vip3r
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Originally posted by oli_h
whats your car look like mate as im from sandy and cant say ive noticed you about, you might have seen me white starlet with black wheels and bonnet?
where you at letchworth cruise tonight?
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