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rally1380

Decided to bite the bullet today and buy a new welder. After advice on here i settled for an R-Tech 180 MiG. Ordered at 14.55, dispatched at 15.17 and will be delivered tomorrow. Superb customer service. Highly recommend (so far).
Feb 09 2017 03:57 PM
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    rally1380
    The reviews and recommendations are what drew me in. Yes there are more powerful machines, yes you can have a Murex this or a bla bla that....but something just attracted me to this one. Much more than i wanted to pay, but the warranty and versatility of the welder sold it to me. Time will tell if it is money well spent....i'm sure it will be.
    Feb 09 2017 09:24 PM
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    paul50
    Ur money is well spent. I have a mig180 from r-tec.
    Feb 10 2017 09:02 PM
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    Bradchap
    I have used both the rtech mig and ac/dc tig, brilliant machines, even makes my poor welding skills look good. You will not be dissapointed.
    Feb 11 2017 02:51 PM
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rally1380

Watching Guy Martin makes me want to build something and go over to the States and have a go.....but with 4 wheels!
Nov 02 2014 09:02 PM
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    TheJack
    A mini? ;)
    Nov 02 2014 09:08 PM
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    rally1380
    Why not. Not sure what the classes are. And not being in any way rich it will need to remain a mere idea.
    Also fancy going to Boneville speedweek too.

    Nov 02 2014 09:14 PM
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rally1380

MOT passed, now to screw a free tax disk from the government!!
Aug 28 2014 03:47 PM
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    rally1380
    he was there because i was talking to him....i went to spectate after my clutch went pop. Tell him the Vale of Clwyd classic is on next saturday and well worth a look as its in proper rally territory....WALES!!!! i'm competing if all goes to plan!!!!!!!!

    Aug 28 2014 08:38 PM
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    a_woolhouse
    ahh right i'll let him know :) think he was looking something up on the net in that neck of the woods, good luck!! :)
    Aug 28 2014 08:52 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    get it while you can! no more discs soon
    Aug 28 2014 10:44 PM
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rally1380

So annoying when an ebay purchase arrives and the muppet selling it hasn't wrapped it properly and is sticking out of the packaging and no bubble wrap!!!!
Jul 28 2014 07:52 PM
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rally1380

Ahhh...that lovely feeling when you get a minispares delivery....ruined when you open it and realise you've either ordered the wrong part (check) or forgotten to order something (double check)...and now with a Bank holiday weekend, deliveries go to sleep!!!
Apr 16 2014 02:38 PM
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    rally1380
    And triple check - there is a faulty part in there too!!!
    Apr 16 2014 04:26 PM
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rally1380

Oh well, thats another rather large order placed....bye bye money
Apr 15 2014 11:07 AM
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    hobnob888
    But hello Mini....
    Apr 15 2014 12:39 PM
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    rally1380
    More like - "Hello small box with expensive bits in it!!" Should see 90bhp and a bit more reliability hopefully....famous last words
    Apr 15 2014 03:15 PM
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rally1380

Red engine paint must be worth 5 bhp....Orange paint has got to be worth 7 bhp......Yellow engine paint!!!!!....uprated clutch time!!!!
Apr 07 2014 06:41 PM
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    jaydee
    Mines Yellow and Blue.
    Green also looks the nuts. 10 bhp increase guaranteed.
    Apr 07 2014 07:14 PM
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    rally1380
    Ha ha....gotta consider what would look best when the car's repainted in its original 'Aqua' hue.....orange i reckon!!! would match my Exactons then....slave to fashion!!!!
    Apr 07 2014 09:09 PM
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rally1380

New competition licence sorted, First rally entered...bring on 2014!
Jan 03 2014 01:15 PM
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    silve1999
    :)
    Jan 03 2014 04:46 PM
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rally1380

Don't you just love it when Ebay throws a bargain your way...set of 4 steelies with rally tyres....and local too...yes please!!
Nov 13 2013 08:42 PM
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    jaydee
    Well done!
    Nov 13 2013 08:48 PM
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    a_woolhouse
    Awesome!! should set you up for next years KDMC auto tests and rallies :)
    Nov 13 2013 11:32 PM
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    rally1380
    Not allowed to use them. I already have 6 for rallying, but at the price I got them for, another 4 can join the tyre mountain!!

    Nov 14 2013 07:34 AM
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rally1380

Went to change wheels to discover the top arm shocker pin has snapped. 2 weeks since MOT too...MOT's are only good on the day they are tested...the other 364 days they are worthless. Anyway, nuff moaning, i've got a top arm to fix!
Aug 01 2013 08:37 PM
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    rally1380
    cheers....think i'll need to take the whole arm out to drill the pin. At least it's the O/S one....no rad to deal with
    Aug 02 2013 06:29 AM
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    brum,brum,mike
    hopefully no rust lurking beneath ;)
    Aug 02 2013 08:06 AM
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    rally1380
    A 1971 clubman rusty????....never!!!!

    Aug 02 2013 08:08 AM
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rally1380

Busy striping paint and polishing my Exacton's...looking rather good !!!
Jun 23 2013 02:53 PM
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rally1380

Next rally entry confirmed, need to crack on with the prep and buy some maps!
May 30 2013 10:09 PM
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    Archived4
    What event?
    May 30 2013 10:21 PM
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    rally1380
    GP Memorial up near Preston. Should be using some classic roads!
    May 31 2013 06:23 AM
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rally1380

WRC on ITV4...get in!
Apr 18 2013 07:13 PM
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    rally1380
    Love the way he blamed his navigator....all drivers do of course!!!
    Apr 18 2013 08:00 PM
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    Artful Dodger
    Oh yeah8).

    Bet he felt like a right plonker
    Apr 18 2013 08:07 PM
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    rally1380
    Didn't hear the pace note, but he cocked it up on the entry to the corner as he clipped a hole or a rock which started the spin. Doesn't matter, VW won and i'm VW through and through. Just wish there were more manufacturers running works cars...bring back MINI, and perhaps Toyota and Peugeot...even Lancia? And Audi!!! but that would be a VAG conflict.
    Apr 18 2013 08:31 PM
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rally1380

Rally tyres and snow = FUN FUN FUN!
Mar 23 2013 01:05 PM
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    Artful Dodger
    I want to go...
    Mar 23 2013 02:08 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Bet it's ace!
    Mar 23 2013 02:11 PM
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    rally1380
    just ruined by pleb's in range rovers thinking they own the road. Recommend MAXSPORT RB1's tho.

    Mar 23 2013 02:17 PM
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rally1380

Snow to play at rally driving and no engine in the car....doh!
Jan 18 2013 07:38 PM
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    rally1380
    i've even got some rally tyres that i can use too...not fair! Probably a good thing though as i'd only crash!
    Jan 18 2013 08:11 PM
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    jaydee
    I've got a fresh set just fitted to some nice 4.5j minilites :)
    Jan 18 2013 08:33 PM
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    rally1380
    What brand tyres?
    Jan 18 2013 08:42 PM