Everything posted by Gambit
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
Not sure I just know the missus booked us one in sheffield next month looks like might have a day there :( but least get to meet up with a few of you lot why I'm there. will have a look at them tonight too.
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End of the road for Tax Discs
Pretty glad I didn't buy another nice shiny tax disc holder now :)
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
depends how cold it is ;)
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Hi From The Isle of Wight!!!
Hi mate welcome to S.O.C lovely looking motor mate
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End of the road for Tax Discs
Drivers face fines of £1,000 if they don't get up to speed with the new rules from October 1 Car tax discs are to be scrapped in six weeks time but half of all UK drivers have no clue a survey claims. The little circle of paper, which has been displayed in windscreens since 1921, will vanish from October 1 as Vehicle Excise Duty is brought into the modern age. The changes were announced by Chancellor George Osborne late last year. But a survey from financial advice website money.co.uk claims 50 per cent of drivers have no idea it's going to happen. Nearly a third of said they will not even try to find out what the new rules are, according to the poll, while six per cent think the changes are not coming into effect until next year. Once the changes come into force, checks to see if drivers have paid their road tax will be done electronically using databases. This comes after the number of visual checks by police and the DVLA dropped 75% since 2008. Tax Change: After more than 90 years the tax disk is to be scrapped It is estimated that motorists will be £20million a year better off thanks to the move, with businesses saving £7million in admin costs. But drivers run the risk of fines of up to £1,000 if they don't get up to speed with the new rules. Tax will no longer be automatically transferred with a car when it is sold, so sellers are expected to tell the DVLA immediately of the change of ownership or face fines. Hannah Maundrell, editor in chief of money.co.uk, told the Telegraph: “Changes to the vehicle tax system are no bad thing and we fully welcome the introduction of direct debit payments, particularly for consumers who may be struggling to keep up with the soaring cost of driving. “It will also help to eliminate the problem of people who genuinely forget to renew their tax and end up being stung with a hefty fine. “However, I suspect the new system may experience some teething problems so drivers really need to make sure they're on top of their game.” Some of the savings from going paperless will be passed on to motorists. The six-month road tax charge – a popular option – will fall from 10% to 5%. Drivers will also be able to pay the tax by monthly direct debit for the first time. Fees vary according to engine size and Co2 emissions. TaxMan: Chancellor of the Exchequer George the prick Osborne announced the changes last year but half of all drivers still aren't aware For example, a 12-month fee is currently £140 for engine sizes under 1549cc, or £77 for six months. A Treasury spokesman previously said: “These changes mean it will be easier to tax your car, and cheaper than before to do it by instalment.” Vehicle tax was introduced in 1888, when Queen Victoria was on the thrown and the Marquess of Salisbury was Prime Minister. The current system of excise duty followed in 1920 and the original tax disc was introduced the next year. It was plain grey paper printed with black ink and sometimes carried ads on the back. The tax disc went colour in 1923 and perforations were introduced in 1938, making it easier to fit into a holder. The modern design, incorporating anti-forgery measures, came in 1961. For help with the changes, go to the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency website.
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
Once we know we have the full 10 minimum going I will sort the rest out after that.
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
Woop-woop now we're talking need loads more fozzies and legacies. Now at least got one of each at the minute. :D
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SOC Premium Membership now available.
No worries mate will chase it up for you, I was holding off emailing about some other bits just to see if you replied :)
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
And chance of some foresters and a few more legacies would be nice :D
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
I will put him at the back it's fine ;)
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Yorkshire Modz show at doncaster
Soon shift through them miles mate :)
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Yorkshire Modz show at doncaster
All looking good nice to see your cars back on the road too :)
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Hawkeye Wrx Spoiler
Never know mate you might be able to sell it with it being another colour, there was loads of them same colour as mine and just put £10 starting bid when it didn't sell I gave up just say getting dusty now lol. And as for the Cat I honestly couldn't tell you mate I've never had to buy one :D
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South Yorkshire Monday 8th September
Shame this meet wasn't on the 11th :(
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
No think it's all sorted in house mate by us. I've not told steve yet lol but will get him to sort out the payment thing again like before. I will find out when hes back today if he hasn't come back already so can look into the club flags too. And I'm stopping at the IBIS in Sheffield when I go see Lee Evans in September funny enough :)
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GB270 mis-fire
I know you will need to run about a full tank before it gets used to the fuel again.
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
Not sure if I'm going hotel or camping weathers not feeling good for camping at the minute :)
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Hawkeye Wrx Spoiler
They don't sell for much I still have a WRX spoiler I couldn't even sell it on ebay for £10 :(
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GB270 mis-fire
Hi mate welcome to S.O.C Could be a few things I'm guessing you have checked them all but will re list just incase or if it helps anyone else browsing :D Blocked injectors/dirty fuel filter Wrong/Worn or incorrectly gapped spark plugs Possible Maf giving a wrong reading to make one misfire. But normally it cuts the engine out at low speeds. Vacuum leaks. Check all the pipes for splits or loose connections Battery ground cable and ones that run to the intake manifold. Make sure they're clean and coilpack bolt holes. Bad/loose coil pack or coil pack connector PCV valve. might need replacing
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S.O.C Club Decals
Thats fine mate :)
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S.O.C Club Decals
I will send you his paypal details or you can PM me your adress and I give you my paypal addy to pay me I will pay him either way I don't mind it gets posted to you direct :)
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JapShow Finale Sunday 12th October 2014
Not sure yet the way the weather is has put me off but as of yet I'm keeping that option open at the minute :)
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Which Newage Gauges?
I got bored of the needles moving about and like the digital gauge moving about with the numbers and the bar up and down.
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S.O.C Club Decals
for us lot mate £6 delivered
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Which Newage Gauges?
I still love my prosport evo gauges and still think they look the best :)