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  • #153212

    kr1s
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    even Michelin tyres perish when they age this was very cheap but eight years old and lasted two trackdays

    #153218

    71-bda
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    hey kris.. I still have a set from 1985, dunlops, 225/55×13, kept in the dark had tyre softener on the tread once, and sidewalls treated..



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    • This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by 71-bda.
    #153220

    71-bda
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    good as gold !



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #153246

    kr1s
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    Impressive!

    The older the better then.

    #153247

    71-bda
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    well, thats what I tell the ladies kr1s !!



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #153292

    tonys
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    but did you convince the ladies bda wrt your theory or is it still work in progress?

    #153294

    71-bda
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    oh hell yes Tony, they’re convinced alright !  one mentioned ‘duracell Bunny’…. 😎



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #153297

    kr1s
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    UK - England

    Posts: 601

    A battery is always a help

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