I had a radio nicked back in 1986 - from my first car. A mark I Escort. Those were the days
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that ran quite slowly for a while - except 1 day , when I just switched on and put foot down, it went like a rocket.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostMy second car was also vandalised - a mark I capri ghia...Comment
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I had to replace a membrane in the carb - after that it was like a rocket the whole timeOriginally posted by BrilloPad View Postthat ran quite slowly for a while - except 1 day , when I just switched on and put foot down, it went like a rocket.Comment
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Afraid I used to drive quite fast when I was youngerOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostI had to replace a membrane in the carb - after that it was like a rocket the whole time
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These days the roads are rarely quiet enough to drive fast anyway.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostAfraid I used to drive quite fast when I was younger
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first time was 1995 - my then wife was ill and I was not concentrating going down M61 to Manchester. I wondered why car tailgaiting me suddennly slowed to 70mph - I found out 2 weeks later...Comment
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Second time was 1996 - Liverpoll signposts are useless - did a u-turn in city centre and floored it - why is a 3 lane dual carriageway at 30mph?Comment
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3rd time was Nov 2002 - went through green light to clear exit - car from other way turned right and blocked my path! I suppose when I got going light was red. I should have contewsted but was getting divorced.Comment
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