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by tesrover5
Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: UK - National
Topic: 25th Birthday Event 200/400 ( R8) 200/400 owners club
Replies: 28
Views: 17914

Re: 25th Birthday Event 200/400 ( R8) 200/400 owners club

I'm hoping to attend, still got my N reg 214 sei. Nightfire red. Not best example, but on 88k.
by tesrover5
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: R reg Rover 820 Vitesse Hatchback Metallic Green for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 721

R reg Rover 820 Vitesse Hatchback Metallic Green for sale

R reg Rover 820 Vitesse Hatchback Metallic Green for sale Owners: 5 former keepers MOT/Tax August 16th 2014 / 31.8.14 Service History: part Modifications: none Problems: Some rust mainly wheel arches, loosing power occasionally I have had this vehicle a little while now,took years to find. Been doin...
by tesrover5
Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted 1997 820 Vitesse Rear Tailgate glass
Replies: 0
Views: 66

Wanted 1997 820 Vitesse Rear Tailgate glass

Thought had condensation on inside of rear tailgate glass, so started wiping off. Then it collapsed on me,so now sure if weather,stone from another car etc. Tried doing through Auto glass,but they couldn't source one. I'm trying other places near & online after,just done the 800 forum. It been w...
by tesrover5
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

Re: For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)

Just how is,but have more time to sell to right person once mot & tax done. But Haven't the money to fix so will have to pay credit cards back after the holidays. But be in no rush otherwise. Hopefully i will be able to get a cheap 214 or something so still go to pol each year.Save up for anothe...
by tesrover5
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

Re: For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)

I thought the location was under username,I'm in Rugeley Staffordshire. For the sills i've been quoted 250 or 300 painted. 240 for the other bits,so main problem is labor.So just over 500 with mot cost I might get through the mot then sell after the holidays,as need car with the kids at the moment. ...
by tesrover5
Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

For sale MK2 Rover 820 Vitesse (R)

Looks like have to put my Vitesse up for sale.British racing green.R reg. Just failed Mot on few things & haven't the money to get sorted at the moment.Shame i haven't anywhere to store. The Mot is on the 16th August 13,tax 31.8.13.Only just covered the 100k. Will put on ebay as well unless hear...
by tesrover5
Thu May 02, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Insurance so stressfull
Replies: 1
Views: 378

Insurance so stressfull

My insurance last year was 523 with legal,breakdown etc the stuff i ended up not using.Was 100 more from my K reg 214. The renual was 572,phoned up & woman said couldnt get cheaper.I found cheaper insurer & phoned mine back bloke said 485 which was better,but still more expensive.Everytime i...
by tesrover5
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Pride of longbridge 2013
Replies: 219
Views: 31087

Re: Pride of longbridge 2013

Did we have banner & that this year use that as rally point for meeting.I will prob park with the 800's again,though if do this one up or get another to do/already done then i park with people on here.But doesnt look right as standard.Get some bright neon cards with names/user names on with rove...
by tesrover5
Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Isn't it time we had a small meet around West Midlands area!
Replies: 13
Views: 4371

Re: Isn't it time we had a small meet around West Midlands a

Im still up for meeting,just depends when as have kids,but son might like still.If like go on sprint track there the introduction to sprinting at curborough on the 14th this month,day after POL.Me & someone from the 800 forum should be going.Went last year was good.Ill be at pol if like know mor...
by tesrover5
Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Isn't it time we had a small meet around West Midlands area!
Replies: 13
Views: 4371

Re: Isn't it time we had a small meet around West Midlands a

I'd be up for meet depending exactly when,coventry brum or after pol,give the vitty a run
by tesrover5
Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: trackdaydrivers.com at curborough staffs this Sat 24th
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

trackdaydrivers.com at curborough staffs this Sat 24th

http://www.trackdaydrivers.com/index.php?go=track-days&event=27:curborough-sprint-course Just noticed on my calender,probably bit late to book,but not sure if can do on day if not as many cars. I went some of there last one watching,was quite good,lots different cars. It 9-5 i probably be there ...
by tesrover5
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Pride of longbridge 2013
Replies: 219
Views: 31087

Re: Pride of longbridge 2013

I should be there but not sure with the 800's yet.Trying to get some money for next year to start upgrading vitty,so more time for research.Anyone near like to help :-).Cant start untill after april & get new insurance anyway.
by tesrover5
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Gauging Interest, Forum Rolling Road Day..
Replies: 8
Views: 3032

Re: Gauging Interest, Forum Rolling Road Day..

I wouldn't mind finding out & having done.Can you do any tweeks to standard cars while doing it?Have a 97 Vitesse.Only ever been 1 rolling road years ago with my basic mod 220 GSi had 148BHP after quick tune.
by tesrover5
Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: Member Feedback (Buyer/Seller)
Topic: tesrover5 - Feedback Thread
Replies: 0
Views: 963

tesrover5 - Feedback Thread

Welcome to my feedback thread :)
I try to do my best to give full details,but i'm not that technically minded so please be patient.Any problems please leave message at the thread.
by tesrover5
Tue May 15, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Curborough, Staffordshire 20.5.12 Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 1678

Curborough, Staffordshire 20.5.12 Sunday

http://www.curborough.co.uk/curbcal.htm
Local Shenstone & district club meeting,normally free to spectate.
by tesrover5
Wed May 09, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: My survey for a business idea
Replies: 16
Views: 472

Re: My survey for a business idea

pengy_666 wrote:that was a creepy survey. It asked weird questions.
It because have to skirt around & get certain answers without giving away too much sorry.
Any questions feel free to ask,i tried to add boxes for people to type things in but wouldn't let me apart from 1.
by tesrover5
Wed May 09, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: My survey for a business idea
Replies: 16
Views: 472

Re: My survey for a business idea

Din wrote:My first thought was one of them speed dateing things :lol:
Maybe i could add that to attract people,could be good idea actually cheers lol.
See If I can find someone at same time , sorted lol
by tesrover5
Wed May 09, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: My survey for a business idea
Replies: 16
Views: 472

Re: My survey for a business idea

Thank you for reply's,it hard to say too much without people taking ideas as it is getting posted elsewhere as well sorry. I have put the basic concept,but in theory is much larger scale then what survey shows. I have put a basic business plan together,with other ways to get money,but at the moment ...
by tesrover5
Wed May 09, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: My survey for a business idea
Replies: 16
Views: 472

My survey for a business idea

I got new business idea throwing around & tried doing a survey to see if anyone interested.
Not done survey by myself before so hopefully makes sense.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F9VPK8N
by tesrover5
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Going To Be A Dad
Replies: 21
Views: 366

Re: Going To Be A Dad

Just make sure not talked out of your dreams,but still have to be willing to compromise.Which can be a big word in the world of kids. Evo is still classed as family saloon so still good if ended up having any more children. May have to get a secondary car or MPV,my compromise was upgrade from 200 se...
by tesrover5
Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

Re: Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12

Well don't think the 800 series really designed for sprinting but think we both held up well. It good fun & lets you vent your adrenaline in safer environment,it all to do with times mainly just trying to beat your own times & highest speed etc.Bit more challenge if pit times against similar...
by tesrover5
Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

Re: Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12

Was good day,still bit cold watching the cars but least no rain. Had 3 Rovers 820,my Vitty & 220 Slightly modified turbo,not sure who that was haven't seen before.Anyone on here? Good if can see more Rovers on track later in year,think the next rwyb 28 may,apparently use any vehicle don't need t...
by tesrover5
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: England - West Midlands, East Midlands & East Anglia
Topic: Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

Introduction to sprinting curborough,staffs 15.4.12

Just to let people know if interested in sprint racing,held at my local track. http://www.curborough.co.uk/introtosprinting.htm Done through Shenstone & District Car Club. I'll be attending,get some information & find out prices,maybe go on track with instructor with my vitty. But probably l...
by tesrover5
Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Pride of Longbridge 2012
Replies: 248
Views: 42719

Re: Pride of Longbridge 2012

Good day again weather not too bad,hope everyone makes back ok.
My new racing green vitty held up ok with the 800's,so many nice cars around.
by tesrover5
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Pride of Longbridge 2012
Replies: 248
Views: 42719

Re: Pride of Longbridge 2012

Well Marc and myself are at corley services. Will be at bromsgrove premier inn in an hour Just had a play with a rs focus, he gave me a flash as he finally went by. Brilliant Alright hope have good night,were you going strait park in the morning or meeting up hopwood? Just trying to work out where ...
by tesrover5
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: BTCC 2012 Season Starts this weekend.
Replies: 25
Views: 729

Re: BTCC 2012 Season Starts this weekend.

I'm having to record,always nightmare trying to watch racing with 3 kids.
Was going to go Donny BTCC day after POL,but there an introduction to sprinting at my local Curborough track which going to instead.
Always try watch BTCC,wish WTCC on ITV.
by tesrover5
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: why are the roads these days...
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: why are the roads these days...

Eventually it will be like back to the future & flying cars,but then have same probs in the air lol.Wonder what Rover would have done for a flying car if still in business
by tesrover5
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: why are the roads these days...
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: why are the roads these days...

They should put billboards up with pictures of real life accidents in certain areas,the more gruesome the better.
Or changeable ones to suit conditions.
by tesrover5
Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Pride of Longbridge 2012
Replies: 248
Views: 42719

Re: Pride of Longbridge 2012

I'm attending the event again,enjoyed last year. Might be able to have 2-3 ppl mine day before,I'm only just over 20 miles away. Were we all still meeting at pub went to last time?Not everyone there at same time,think due to sat navs last time. There also the British touring car at Donington-park on...
by tesrover5
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Mallory park JORDANS ROAD SURFACING RALLY
Replies: 2
Views: 2262

Re: Mallory park JORDANS ROAD SURFACING RALLY

Weren't sure if any cossie's around any more,thought all stolen & scrapped. My car don't like slippery mud much,only slightly better when upgraded the 14 steel to 15 alloy. Though on my old moded 220 gsi with 4inch exhaust,make it through flood that came up half the car. Had keep foot down bit m...
by tesrover5
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: Mallory park JORDANS ROAD SURFACING RALLY
Replies: 2
Views: 2262

Mallory park JORDANS ROAD SURFACING RALLY

Weren't sure if anyone can attend,only just got email earlier about this. 5 quid a car this Sunday. I hope to be going with kids. http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=3268&Itemid=1&year=2012&month=02&day=05&title=jordans-ro...
by tesrover5
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Happy birthday Vinny19791
Replies: 11
Views: 371

Re: Happy birthday Vinny19791

Happy Birthday,hope life don't start going as fast as your cars from now on lol
by tesrover5
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Not long for Mot on my 214 SLi
Replies: 0
Views: 188

Not long for Mot on my 214 SLi

Weren't sure where to post,soz if wrong place. Got pre mot nxt Tue,so fingers crossed passes ok or not much to get sorted. Only couple of maybe fings last 1. Slight blowing front exhaust,they put sumfing on it to sort last time. Slight play on rear suspension bush or sumfing i fink. Still looking fo...
by tesrover5
Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: FAO ALL MEMBERS TRAX 2011 ROVERTECH CLUB STAND
Replies: 92
Views: 11746

Re: FAO ALL MEMBERS TRAX 2011 ROVERTECH CLUB STAND

I should be able to attend,not sure what in.But more likely still rover.
Depends if find Vitesse before or if my 214 SLi gets through MOT l8r this month.
Went trax years ago in my 220 GSi,but timed out grr didn't have any money left to do another run & it not that far from my parents.
by tesrover5
Fri May 06, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: we need another meet this year any ideas
Replies: 11
Views: 2445

Re: we need another meet this year any ideas

Got my local Curborough sprint course on 22nd this month www.curborough.co.uk in Staffordshire. Free to go to,have food there & can look around paddock etc. I be going,this one done through Shenstone & District Car Club,lots of different cars. Lots parking,not sure how far it is from everyon...

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