DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

majordad wrote:It’s Concours ! Not concourse.

The knock in my case was totally unconnected to the trailing arm bushes. The failed bushes were only found during a routine check. It was only after renewing the bushes and the subsequent knock-free drive that I realised the connection! It was the metal tube in the bushes rattling/banging on the mou...

...do the same with the rear, sounds travel at times.... That is so true! A few years ago my 911T developed a knock that was 'obviously' coming from the front left side whilst travelling back from a visit to the Nurburgring. Several weeks of intermittent ferreting around the front suspension failed...

Must be a risk they've never come across yet?

Insured my Merc no probs and much cheaper than the more normal routes

Try 'By Miles' insurance.
Flat fee (i.e. parked up) then a pay per mile for usage....

If you progress then I can give you a referral link that will give us both some 'free' miles

mycar wrote:....More noisy than Mick Cliffs RS rep with the sporty exhaust that sounded like an infrasound weapon and made me feel sick every time I drove it.

Panic over, I've got the number!

Anyone in Whitley Bay, or close by?

Need someone to visit an acquaintance at NE25 9SA to get his phone number - I've lost it!

Solar powered battery maintainer?

Ah, insurance comes around all too quickly doesn't it? I had my everyday car insured through Direct Line and this year the premium increased by 20% for no apparent reason other than a general increase all round. So the annual search began and I ended up with 'By Miles', underwritten by AXA. An annua...

Amongst the many cars I have owned in nearly 60 years 2CV's remain the most endearing. I bought my first one after having a Cortina 1600E stolen twice in 2 weeks and written off, resulting in the loss of all my No Claims Discount. At the time I'd lost interest in speed and cars but the 2CV reinvigor...

Back in 2005 Ian Donkin had the use of a mid rise lift that was owned by Steve Bradbury...see http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6272&p=42989&hilit=superpro#p42989 I believe Steve picked up the ramp by chance on one of his farm visits for a bargain price! Interestingly ...

jury wrote:...approx 20' x 60'

Hmmm...same size as my garage plus toilet and kitchenette but, sadly, no cars so not worth photographing!

Gary71 wrote:....this aluminium rear panel I bought from Mick Cliff 10+ years ago....

Crikey Gary, I don't remember that!

Rupsol wrote:engine and g/b now loose and resting on the trolley (thanks Mick) - now to jack the car up....gulp.

Glad I could help