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Last post by slippy8v
Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 pm
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Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar
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miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.
Three things are needed to set up a...
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Last post by miles
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post
Replies: 19
by
miles » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:49 pm
This is how you add a picture to a forum post.
Two ways to do this:
1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Last post by Weissach_FLB
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:41 pm
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Sticky VW garage map
Replies: 30
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magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
I came across an ancient thread where someone had uploaded all of the VW repair garages into a Tom Tom.
I thought it might be a good idea to create...
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Last post by Crazy Greggy
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
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Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic
Replies: 268
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Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
As there seems to be a lot of interest and discussion on the relatve merits of SA v IRS at the mo, I thought I'd put a sticky up for a while, to try...
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Last post by type21f
Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:53 pm
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Sticky dual circuit brakes
Replies: 228
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flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
Is it a fairly straight swap to chance a split master cylinder for a dual circuit bay one?
Putting a whle new system in the split so though i might...
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Last post by Rusty891403
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
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Sticky Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels
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8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
I've just fitted 15 steelies to my bus, first time running 15s and I have 165/60 R15 at the front and 165/80 R15 at the back, what pressures are...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
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Sticky Front Beam Options Technical Topic
Replies: 130
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Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
Following on from the very useful SA v IRS topic, lets have your thoughts, experiences and ideas on the front end suspension.
What's worked for you?...
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Last post by lightice
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
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Last post by Palmbaypete
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
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Sticky splitty safety
Replies: 100
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62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
one thing that worrys me about driving my split is having a front impact, ie hitting something in front of me and there being about 2 inches between...
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Last post by sandy423
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
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Sticky Ongoing maintenance
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AGENTMORRIS » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:24 am
Hi all.
I am new to the groups so hi firstly!
Secondly
I have just bought a fully reconditioned camper. Very excited!
Question I have for the...
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Last post by e m p i
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
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Sticky Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares
Replies: 6
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miles » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:25 am
I will be going on holiday in Hector to France, and want to make sure that I have the correct spares with me :)
Can you all please post what spares...
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Last post by e m p i
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:57 am
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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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Sticky Dellorto and Weber Carb technical videos
Replies: 4
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Sjtw » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:11 pm
I found these on youtube, a bloke in the USA called EZGZ.
I found them very informative, so I thought they might be of interest to anyone else who...
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Last post by Coops
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
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Sticky "sticky me" torque settings
Replies: 8
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readyboy61 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:08 pm
Anyone esle get tired of flicking through your manual looking for torgue settings, thought maybe we could have a thread that you just add to and at...
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Last post by CACMG
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
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Gearbox replacement
Replies: 8
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gtirron » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:40 am
Finally have the bus back on the road. Gear selection ain't the best. But when warm will not go into 2nd. Looking for a replacement box. I fancy a...
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Last post by tyler
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:30 pm
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No revs
Replies: 1
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alaw12 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:13 pm
Afternoon all.
I'm currently working on my 62 bus and thought I'd take it for a test run. When I was out in it I noticed that when I put my foot...
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Last post by philsparks
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:38 pm
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splitty belt line trims help
Replies: 3
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gerald2613 » Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:13 pm
hy all on forum i have some belt line trims and i need them buffing up and polishing can anyone suggest how or where to go please thanks pref in...
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Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:35 pm
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Bluetooth amps?
Replies: 6
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vwJim » Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:58 pm
Anyone using a Bluetooth amp?
Do you get a good connection between phone etc to the amp while driving? How close do the two devices need to be too...
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Last post by vwJim
Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:47 am
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Headlight problem
Replies: 6
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pugwash » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:49 pm
On a 65 , no side lights or headlights, keeps blowing a fuse (4th from the right) once I try putting side lights on,
anyone have a simple drawing...
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Last post by pugwash
Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:05 pm
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Clutch help
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Bobreoc » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:59 pm
Hi all.
I have tried to install my engine tonight, and before I fired it up I checked that I had a bite on the clutch.
Pressure felt good in the...
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Last post by vwJim
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:24 pm
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Help identifying parts - spindles
Replies: 4
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Troytempest69 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:48 pm
Hi. Searched the forum and the net but couldn’t find a definitive answer.
I picked these up in the week for what I thought was a good price....
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Last post by Troytempest69
Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:49 pm
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Tow Bars and exhausts
Replies: 3
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W-W » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:14 pm
So what fits, can you post your pictures.
Ive got twin stainless exhaust with single side pipe and it crosses the centre fowling the Autocrafteng...
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Last post by W-W
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:24 am
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VWJim servo - changes to brake lines?
Replies: 6
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SplitMind » Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:46 pm
Just checking how the plumbing is intended to work for VWJims servo's? The pics on his website look like the servo unit has a single outlet for the...
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Last post by vwJim
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:47 pm
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Last post by jon parker
Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:08 pm
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Last post by Sjtw
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:27 am
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Panel van cargo Door dimensions
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doctorzeb » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:11 pm
Hi everyone
First of all, excellent forum guys, been lurking for a few weeks and lots of good information.
I’m a bit of a newbie when it comes to...
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Last post by doctorzeb
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:57 pm
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Finally sorting steering out!
Replies: 5
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carlosfandango » Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:03 pm
So having had my 67 splitty for around 10 years and putting up with about two to three inches of play in the steering wheel I have decided (with a...
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Last post by carlosfandango
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:01 am
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rear bench seat?
Replies: 2
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andyleeds » Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:18 pm
i have a seat left over from the restoration and am wondering what it is so i can off load it to someone who can use it, i think that its a rear...
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Last post by andyleeds
Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:53 pm
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Torsion bar adjustment
Replies: 6
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funky » Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:13 am
Hi quick question, if i want to drop the rear rhd side by about an inch, chart says, inner +4 splines outer -4
So am i turning inner clockwise ?
To...
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Last post by rodntod
Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:35 pm
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engine type?
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andyleeds » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:21 pm
am trying to work out what type of engine i have
under the usual zunderfolge etc there's just a number code rather than some letters? the number...
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Last post by type21f
Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:22 pm
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Front seat mounting.
Replies: 7
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Robgrav » Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:18 pm
Can anyone show me in photos how the front seats mount please. My bus has been tubbed and has a home brew seat in it but I’ve since sourced a drivers...
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Last post by Robgrav
Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:42 am
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What shocks
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Robbievanguy » Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:24 pm
Ok got adjustable Spring plates on ,to complement my as convertion ,but think my shocks are bottoming out ,they were ok when running Rgbs ,question...
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Last post by Robbievanguy
Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:33 pm
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Solex set up
Replies: 1
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Warebus » Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:11 am
Been having loads of trouble getting my engine to idle and in the process I've wound the adjusting screws in and out so many times I've lost where...
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Last post by 8 8US
Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:50 pm
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Gear shifting issues
Replies: 7
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tomvaughan » Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:45 pm
Hi guys
I’ve recently had to have the gearbox replaced on my 59 following a fairly catastrophic failure of my old box. This was done by my local...
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Last post by GARRICK.CLARK
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:13 pm
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Back to stock width beam?
Replies: 2
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SplittyD » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:10 pm
Can't make my mind up whether I can get away with going back to stock width with the lack of suspension travel I have. The beam is narrowed by 2 ish,...
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Last post by SplittyD
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:29 am
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Heated Glass
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Kevin Sharpe » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:23 am
Any experiences/sources for heated windscreen, heated rear window, or heated mirrors?
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Last post by Kevin Sharpe
Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:23 am
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Faulty Ignition Barrel on 67
Replies: 1
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jenkinso » Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:18 am
Occasionally when I turn the ignition key to operate the starter, nothing happens. Repeating a few times makes the connection. It's deffo not the...
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Last post by Banger
Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:22 pm
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Pop out window seals
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El torro » Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:52 pm
Should the rubber seal that goes round glass be snug fit,the ones I have are about 25 mm to long,need to know before I contact supplier,other seals...
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Last post by El torro
Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:52 pm
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Last post by Jonnyellison
Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:12 pm
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Gearbox rebuild cost
Replies: 3
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geocamper1 » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:40 pm
Looking for a rough estimate on cost of a gearbox rebuild including parts and Also the cost on a steering box rebuild plus parts on a £30 an hour...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:39 pm
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Exhaust
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Robbievanguy » Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:51 am
Ok need an exhaust,bus is straight axles,so current exhaust to low,can't stretch to vs at the mo,have in my possession,a brasilian 1500 one ,you know...
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Last post by e m p i
Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:46 pm
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Screw quiz 2
Replies: 65
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Fuch77 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:38 pm
Can anyone identify where on a split these screws are from please?
Could the screws right of the coin be from a fresh air vent cover and to the left...
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Last post by Fuch77
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:07 pm
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firetec etc
Replies: 6
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andyleeds » Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:48 am
hi there, where would be the best place to get the necessary parts for fire issues in engine bay..... firetec suppression system and extinguisher...
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Last post by unclegee
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:18 am
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Glue on seals ?
Replies: 5
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JonnyCJ » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:56 am
Who glues their seals in and if so are there any you definitely do and don't do ?
My pop out seals could do with some glue due to the catch clipping...
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Last post by Jonah
Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:46 pm
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Which cavity wax?
Replies: 5
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unclegee » Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:47 am
Hi all,
As title, I was wondering if you guys out there have any personal preferences. I know that anything is better than nothing and I've used...
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Last post by unclegee
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:18 am
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Last post by W-W
Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:09 pm
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Last post by type21f
Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:51 am
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Last post by deansplit
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:28 am
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Last post by deansplit
Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:28 pm
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Anyone used Mr Whitewalls
Replies: 1
by
ernie » Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:11 am
Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone has any experience of using Mr Whitewalls & the results - mainly how they have lasted.
Think he asks £130 for 4,...
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Last post by ScottyN
Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:20 am
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Wheel alignment
Replies: 3
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mickyh » Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:05 pm
For those of us who have lowered buses how do you manage to have the bus tracked?
The traditional tracking gauges won’t fit over the rear wheels.
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Last post by vwJim
Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:34 am
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