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Jun 19, 2023 19:59:42 GMT
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Jun 19, 2023 19:58:17 GMT
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Jun 16, 2023 16:07:58 GMT
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I have a big fear of sharing my A&D and why I get it publicly as I have a business to protect. But at my very lowest before COVID when I was being publicly bullied and harassed for something I had nothing to do with. I had days where I looked around the house to see how I could go, in the end it was my just born daughter that kept me going and she still does now. But I also decided to start writing a book. I just opened a word document and sat down to write about my past, ironic as I am quite heavily dyslexic. It gave me the opportunity to think about family, work and other things in a setting where I allowed myself to breakdown parts of my life and try and asses my feelings then and now. It was not all doom and gloom as I have been fortunate to have great experiences in life, so reliving those by writing them down also helped with my current emotional state. Its been a long time since I opened that document as my Gramp passed away last year and there was a lot about him in it, he was like a best friend. I have never looked for help in anyway as I feel so many other people have been far worse off in life than me, I also don't like to hinder my partner with it as she had a hard childhood. Currently I sit here after COVID kicked the out of my business of 8 years, I had to take a large loan to keep it all going when it would have been fine otherwise. Now with all the economy people are spending far less and my little business is desperately treading water. The near future looks ok with plans on the horizon. But frankly here and now its a big struggle. If I lost the business and had to work for someone else full time I think that would be it, I can't comprehend life without what I do now. Vehicles are also a large part of what keeps me going for sure. People say they like cars, on a 1-10 scale of liking machinery I am on 100, I literally couldn't live without it. The events, the journeys, the people. Sometimes I think I won't go to things as it will be to busy, but when I buck up my ideas and go to an event or cars & coffee people come and chat and I am so glad I did. Owning your own business with no permanent staff is one of the loneliest places on the planet at times.
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Last Edit: Jun 22, 2023 8:10:47 GMT by HARDCORE
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What to get next .........slipngripross
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A few cars that may interest you going through auction on July 1st that should land within your budget and fit your criteria. You can actually get quite a selection of family friendly vehicles for £10k still. richardedmonds.atgportals.net/auctions/8585/ibri10098Mercedes CLK55 AMG that needs a bit of bodywork but will go cheap. 83,000 miles - Est: £4,000 - 6,000 MGB V8 with one lady owner. 81,000 miles. Est: £8,000 - £10,000 Mercedes 280SL from a collection. 47,000 miles. Est: £10,000 - £12,000 Subaru Impreza WRX STi import in really good order. Est: £9,000 - £11,000 Range Rover Vogue LSE with all the bells and whistles. 66,000 miles. Est: £8,000 - £10,000
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What to get next .........slipngripross
@slipngripross
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As ChasR says highly unlikely to find this issue on BMW 6 pots that exist today. I couldn't count how many people I know who have had or have BMW 6 pots and never seen such an issue before. And most of the guys I know use the car on track or in some form of competition. Just because you have had one car with the issue doesn't mean everyone else should avoid BMW 6 pots. In fact its the first time in my whole life someone has suggested to steer clear of them.
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Very cool. Those are the longest wheel studs I’ve ever seen Due to be cut back I would imagine
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Jun 13, 2023 12:30:12 GMT
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Jun 13, 2023 12:22:31 GMT
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Jun 13, 2023 12:17:48 GMT
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What to get next .........slipngripross
@slipngripross
Club Retro Rides Member 149
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I've seen a few nice 328i Auto cabs for sub £5k recently, quite tempting! Avoid 328i's pre September '98 to keep clear of the dreaded Nickasil bore problems. After that all is peachy, although that only really leaves the final year of E36 production if the 2.8 is your preferred tipple. I have had around 20 BMW 6 pot cars and never have I ever heard of any bore problems or had any for that matter.
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