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    CLK gone, bucket list big tick

    So, as much as I liked the CLK, I always wanted something faster. I considered an AMG version, looked at M3, M5, 370Z, Elise, Exige, S2000 and quite a few other cars. But..... I've always wanted a 911 since I looked at cars seriously as a kid. So today the CLK went to its new home (with my...
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    Any HSE qualified/knowedgable people here?

    I'd like a bit of advice, fairly straightforward circumstance but with a complication, would rather do by PM/mail than in public.
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    Upgrading my NAS - few questions

    Advice from the IT pro's please :) I'm planning to upgrade my NAS as my current Buffalo Linkstation is almost full and I am starting to see drive errors. I have selected the Synology DS413 Synology Network Attached Storage - DS413 Products (unless anybody has a good reason not to), as the...
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    Enthusiastic Rain Sensor (CLK)

    I usually just leave my wiper settings on auto and let the rain sensor do its job. This has worked fine until the last couple of weeks. Now it seems as though the sensor is detecting more rain/water than is actually falling. If I leave it on auto, occasionally it will work, but more often than...
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    Good quality restaurant in Tyne & Wear?

    I have to arrange a dinner for our company president and an important client in the Tyne and Wear area but I'm not familiar with fine dining in that part of the country. I've been trawling reviews but wondered if anybody local could recomend something good? Looking for fine dining, michelin...
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    Yes I've seen you, now turn your bloody fog lights off ! ! !

    I had the misfortune to have to drive home from Manchester airport at 16:30 yesterday, my journey home means I have to go from the south of Manchester to the north, oh the joys of the M60 at rush hour. As it happens, there was fog over most of Manchester. If we were driving on country roads...
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    Daimler said to target 1 billion euros in cuts to boost profits.

    http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121018/ANE/310189898/daimler-said-to-target-1-billion-euros-in-cuts-to-boost-profit&cciid=email-ane-daily And you thought it was hard to claim against a warranty now?
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    Kleemann boost kit for 200k?

    The price of the boost kits and headers for the 200k has fallen considerably on the Kleemann website. Also considering the current Euro exchange rate they look very attractive. The pulley kit and headers for 2100 Euro, about £1700 + cost to fit them. I guess most people will say, don't...
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    Tweet/Facebook/Online abuse

    BBC News - Tom Daley 'abuse' tweet: Legal rethink on online rules Someting I've been thinking about myself over the last year or so. How or where is the line drawn between freedom of speech/expression and abuse/harrassment? For example, am I more likely to be arrested for making a (abusive)...
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    Any tax experts in the house?

    In particular related to EU cross border tax rules and how they apply? It's to do with gift and/or inheritance tax on a Spanish property.
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    Why do Android phones need a SIM card for navigation?

    When I use my samsung tablet or my wifes HTC phone the SIM needs to be present in order to be able to use navigation. What I don't understand is why TomTom or Garmin (or other sat navs), only need the GPS locator that is also present in my tablet or the wifes phone. Any takers? :)
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    Any sailors on here?

    A few years back I learned the basics of sailing in a topper dingy. I stuck at it for a couple of weeks and progressed into a bigger dingy that I could take my son out in. I haven't really touched sailing or windsurfing for over two years now but would like to take it up again. I'm considering...
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    What gift for a second time around marriage?

    A close friend of mine is getting married for the second time, he and his partner have lived together for several years and have a fully furnished house. I'm trying to decide what to buy as a gift, my thoughts so far are a hotel break, theatre tickets or break, nice meal at a restaurant...
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    Aurora shooting: Colorado gun sales up after cinema killings

    BBC News - Aurora shooting: Colorado gun sales up after cinema killings Beggars belief, imagine what would/could have happened with 10 or 20 trigger happy people responding/retaliating to the lone gunman?
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    The wonders of Olive Oil

    I've been helping our eldest son decorate his house, on Sunday evening we traveled back in the CLK. On Monday morning I see he has white gloss on his jeans that is now on my passenger seat :( So I did some looking around on the detailing world forum and saw many recommendations for using...
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    Black 3 pointed star badge for backof car?

    While in Germany a couple of weeks ago I saw a numer of cars with the star emblem on the rear in black. Does anybody have a dealer part number for this? I could try painting my existing badge but would prefer to buy one if its only a few quid to try it.
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    Reccomended wheel refurb in northwest

    Does anybody have any recommendations for wheel refurbish in the north west? Ideally I want to drop the car in and leave it for a week while I go away on holiday next month. It would also be great if there is a place that can fit tyres for me at the same time. I don't have any confidence...
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    Need help - steering geometry fixing in/near Rotterdam

    Bad start to our germany tour this evening :( Nearing the ferry port in Hull and swerved to avoid a lump of wood in the road. Unfortunately I swiped the kerb pretty hard, so hard the roll bars popped up. My front tyre is toast, still inflated but with chunks missing out of it. The wheel may...
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    West German Road Trip 2012

    Friday evening we sail from Hull to Rotterdam for 9 days touring round Germany. Planning to stay off the autobahns most of the time and take scenic routes, have short drives so not rushing anywhere. We are staying mainly in guest houses outside the towns and cities, I love the personal service...
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    Any Opticians in the house?

    I need to go for testing and get new glasses soon (well now really). Last few times I've been to Specsavers, but I'm not too happy with the glasses I received last time. It just seemed to me that they didn't correct my eyesight as much as previous tests and glasses have. So my question...
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