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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Woofer » Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:45 pm

Great spec and great looking car , nappa leather always seems to wear better than Dakota

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PS is that radiator grille std?
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by RiDDO » Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:27 pm

Thanks for the comments guys! He drives as good as he looks too! 34.4mpg as wel, quite chuffed! A couple of niggles to sort CD changer u/s, and my steering wheel plastic not getting replaced! Grr

Woofer - as far as I'm aware the grille is standard, but bear in mind my car was built July '06 and may have odd stuff out of the parts bins!!!
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Raj » Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:41 pm

[quote="Woofer"]

PS is that radiator grille std?
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If referring to the kidney grilles then they are the titanium ones off the likes of the '4.8is' model. Quite expensive from the dealers.
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by RiDDO » Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:50 pm

Thanks Raj, yes the reference was for my kidney grilles! I must admit, but don't tell everyone, I'm quite taken with them too!!!!!!!
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by AW8 » Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:01 pm

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Once you are done with the old pipe and slippers stuff, pass it on to AW8 - he is just about ready for that  :))
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Raj » Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:04 pm

[quote="RiDDO"]
Thanks Raj, yes the reference was for my kidney grilles! I must admit, but don't tell everyone, I'm quite taken with them too!!!!!!!
:wave
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They are a nice alternative to standard chrome ones but for me personally not a fan, hence selling mine off and colourcoding the surrounds with gloss black slats.
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Raj » Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:04 pm

[quote="RiDDO"]
Thanks Raj, yes the reference was for my kidney grilles! I must admit, but don't tell everyone, I'm quite taken with them too!!!!!!!
:wave
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Also you can get matching ones for the top of the bonnet too.
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by RiDDO » Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:46 pm

Raj,

Tell me more? Any idea on costs?
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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Don Coffey » Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:56 pm

Hi RiDDO,

A very good looking car there mate.  Congratulations, and as we say over here, Health to Enjoy  :)

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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Sanj » Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:30 am

Congrats on the purchase buddy, nice example! But it is gold and you need to be an Indian to own one!

You Indian!?! If not, hand it over or get a nice velour tissue box cover in the parcel please, (you know, the dark green with gold piping, please). :))

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Re: Newbie from Lincolnshire

Post by Raj » Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:11 am

[quote="RiDDO"]
Raj,

Tell me more? Any idea on costs?
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The matching titanium grilles for the bonnet above the scuttle panel (house the washer jets for the windscreen) retail from the dealers at £43+VAT each but can get them for £35+VAT each if you would like a pair. Otherwise keep an eye on eBay as they will come up from time to time.
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