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vikkic
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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:16 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Hi, I'm so glad I've found this site!!

I've had my 1997 cabriolet for 4 years now - I've done 75k miles in her (so now has 175k on the clock Shocked ) and although she's never let me down, I fell out of love with her slightly, and in a moment of weakness decided to lease a brand new RX-8. Although I love the Rex, I just can't bring myself to sell my Audi cab Sad I've had a few niggles with battery issues, fuel guage, wiring loom, opaque rear window, but now know that if you're anything like the Rex owner's club, I can rely on you guys to help me get her sorted and fall back in love with her again Very Happy

So I'll have a good search around and see if I can find answers to my questions before I annoy everyone and get told to "use the handy search feature". I just wish I'd found you all before now!!!

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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:28 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome - quite a few cabs on here so I'm sure you won't be short of info!

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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:30 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome to the madhouse Vikki Wink

Jas..
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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 1:13 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Hi & welcome Wink
Sounds like you've had all the common Cab issues. All been covered loads before, You'll be back in love in no time Cool We're all here to help...
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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:30 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome aboard! You won't be dissapointed. Cool

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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:37 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Welcome, would love to see pics of this car.

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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:44 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Hi, thanks for the welcome guys. You won't believe this but in 4 years I've only taken one piccie of the car - and not a very good one at that. If it stops raining in the next couple of days Rolling Eyes I'll definitely dig out the camera, take some more and post them Smile

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PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:30 pm Reply with quote Back to top

hibby wrote:
Welcome, would love to see pics of this car.
Got a thing for Pink have we? Laughing Wink
 
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PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2007 12:15 am Reply with quote Back to top

nogin wrote:
Got a thing for Pink have we? Laughing Wink


Errr emmm welll errrrrr nah it was the topless thing that got me wanting to see it honest Very Happy

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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:26 am Reply with quote Back to top

i ve seen a pink one in blackpool area!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:16 am Reply with quote Back to top

The sun's out and I'm in love again!!! Thought I'd post some piccies.... And yes, you're right, she'd look much better with a wax and polish Rolling Eyes






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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:42 am Reply with quote Back to top

Looks very nice Vikki.
Projector headlamps too Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:46 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Oh yes, only the best!

(WTF's he on about?? )

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:45 pm Reply with quote Back to top

very nice !!!!!!!!! Very Happy

not my colour but nice all the same !!!
 
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:23 am Reply with quote Back to top

vikkic wrote:
Oh yes, only the best!

(WTF's he on about?? )


Laughing Laughing
They are the much sought after headlamps that were fitted to the late cabby, the S2 from late 1994 and all RS2's.

"So what?" I hear her ask next?

Jas..
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:21 am Reply with quote Back to top

Jas, so why are they much sought after??? Question

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:37 am Reply with quote Back to top

vikkic wrote:
Jas, so why are they much sought after??? Question


Most come with reflector headlights which illuminate all of nothing at night; with the projectors you can wire up HIDs and blind everyone else on the road Laughing

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:43 am Reply with quote Back to top

Does that mean I can have Xenons? and do they just replace the normal bulbs? Sorry, should do a search, I know Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:02 am Reply with quote Back to top

No you don't have xenons Vikki.

Reason why they are sought after? down the asthetics at the end of the day.
The round magnifying glass looking lense projects the light onto the road like Cullam says above.
They are actually worse in standard form than the earlier lamps. But they take an HID (xenon) upgrade kit easily and drag the lights into the 21st century.

Guess it's a guy thing.

Jas..
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:06 am Reply with quote Back to top

Thanks Jas, I knew I didn't have Xenons, just wondered if it meant that I could. Not just a guy thing, I like them too, but if it involves anything complicated I'll not bother!! Got too many other things to sort out really Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:13 am Reply with quote Back to top

Keep it in mind for the future though, they make a HUGE difference over your lights as they are now. Not to difficult to fit and you can get them for good prices now; around £100.
I ran a group buy on here last year, but it came to end when my supplier switched where he bought them from and the last lot weren't as good.

I like them that much I fitted a set into my foglights too, just for show really as I'm not one to ride around with my fog lights on all the time like certain chav kids do these days.

See below pic for a reference as to how they make a difference.




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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:17 am Reply with quote Back to top

Yep, looks good Very Happy

Nice bike BTW (the red one Wink )

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:20 am Reply with quote Back to top

vikkic wrote:
Yep, looks good Very Happy

Nice bike BTW (the red one Wink )


Laughing Laughing Yeah, don't get on it as much as I'd like these days Laughing

Actually shot at my brothers house, I couldn't be doing with all those kiddies toys all over the place, nearly broke my neck a few times.

Jas..
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:38 pm Reply with quote Back to top

hell its pink Laughing
nice well cheryl(my other half would think it is)
hope you enjoy ya time on here as much as we do.
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