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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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look at the state of the air filter, and the speakers

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Guy on Ebay
It is based on a 1992 Nova luxe 1.2 (still on logbook) but with an Astra GTE engine fitted
So, he is openly admitting to the fact that he hasn't notified DVLA of the engine change. Surely his insurance is void?
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Well ye i suppose so,i didnt read it tbh just looked at the extreme induction mods lol
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Yes, its a nice looking little car really, just a shame about the shit mods that you mentioned. WTF are those speakers all about??
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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So, he is openly admitting to the fact that he hasn't notified DVLA of the engine change. Surely his insurance is void?

people actually do that ?

i also once heard of this guy that was claiming dole but also doing fiddle work, just a myth in my opinion
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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id buy it,,,,,,, well id fit a bonnet to it and erm,,,,, new dash

bit rich for the cash imo but then its got a decent spec,,,,, think 1500 is a good deal if that was the price
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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New dash and bonnet,and I'd have that.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Nice looking car shame about the bonnet and the speakers though
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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i like it, it could easily be used as a sprinter and therefore the air filter serves its purpose. i bet it gets more power due to the ram air effect aswell. fucked when it rains tho
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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id have it, just change the bonnet, filter and dash...
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Alps Pacino
Well ye i suppose so,i didnt read it tbh just looked at the extreme induction mods lol
Mark i bet that brings back memories of your chavvy nova wide arch days lol could just see you with your hair blowing all over big pimping round the boro fpmsl
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by The_J_of_Lurve
. fucked when it rains tho
thats just the water injection kicking in
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