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As an aside we're missing out Francs apart from a couple of nights in Colmar as they're very restrictive. Cars registered before Jan 1997 are not eligible for an emissions sticker being too old and are subject to Stop n Scrap by the gendarmerie  I am taking my 96 Coupe through France. Are you serious about the Stop & Scrap bit? Michael, have a read of this, from the RACIf you stay away from the zones indicated it appears you'll be ok - you too Alan...
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As an aside we're missing out Francs apart from a couple of nights in Colmar as they're very restrictive. Cars registered before Jan 1997 are not eligible for an emissions sticker being too old and are subject to Stop n Scrap by the gendarmerie I am taking my 96 Coupe through France. Are you serious about the Stop & Scrap bit?
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It's only just over an hour from where we're staying in Aosta to the Sparco showroom so I think we'll bypass the hotel (as it'll be too early to check in anyway) and go straight there in time for un caffè and meet up with folk before lunch around 1230  I've not bothered with the Italian toll-ticket, I've got a co-driver to do all that for me but I have my (electronic) Swiss vignette.
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No doubt my uncle will say "nothing a bit of welding cant fix" as he spends most of his time at work welding their vans back together apparently lol.
My dad will probably be more to the get rid of the car side, he used to have a Tipo Sedici, or how he calls it the not pretty Coupe, when i was a baby and he said it was a never ending battle against the rust especially in the rear arches
I've got my MiTo in to see Barry at FAST on Monday so i can ask him about it too
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What about some photos of the rest of the car ?
I'm sure that it will look wonderful
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Oh dear, that's sad.
There are better skilled people out there to advise you.
However, you did say that it was to be a long term project and that you were going to learn skills.
As well as your dad and uncle. Talk to as many folk on the website as possible.
Best wishes
Paul
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On the subject of permits, I've invested in: Tolltickets box to cover France & Italy 1-year vignette for my few hours in Switzerland Crit-Air sticker for France (still in the post after 3-weeks) Hopefully I'll be zooming through the toll gates with the Tolltickets box, assuming a good wifi/radio connection to the controller. 
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Yeah go on then, if you let me know time and place I'll meet up and we can drive down together
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Today I went to my coupe to sort out some little bits of rust, which turned into holes and a lot of rust very quickly, I really don't know if she is saveable everything in the rear quarter panels just turned to dust when i tapped the metal with a screwdriver, both B pillars are rotten through, both rear arches have rusted through, the front drivers footwell is all rotten and holes under the seat mounts on the passenger side, i just don't think ill be able to save it, oh and the front suspension turrets are looking a bit rusty too. subframes are gone, pretty much everything apart from the rear stone disk cover thingys have got some degree of rust it feels like
I guess I've got two options, I sell parts from it, sell the LE seats, LE door cards and LE door handles and buy a different coupe depending on how much i get from parts and the LE stuff i have, or do i carry on finding all these holes and weld them up etc
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I agree, they wouldn’t work on every colour car, but they really suits yours. I think you’ve done a fantastic job 👍
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How did you get the German emissions sticker? What number is it? Hi Neil - directly with TUV - SUD No 71022204. Only cost £15 so worth it as we're doing a fair few miles in Germany. Had to upload the V5 as part of the application. The Swiss Road tax was simple without any paperwork and you get a QR code which you presumably use at barriers when required. Note to all - go through official channels for permits and not 3rd party sites as they'll charge double the price! As an aside we're missing out Francs apart from a couple of nights in Colmar as they're very restrictive. Cars registered before Jan 1997 are not eligible for an emissions sticker being too old and are subject to Stop n Scrap by the gendarmerie
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Yesterday at 21:45
Hi.
Been looking to buy a gtec 2 chip, does anyone know if there Still available?
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Yesterday at 21:23
Yep your fine with Flonheim. Enjoy your evening meal 
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Yesterday at 20:54
Flonheim where we are headed isn't on the list so won't be requiring a sticker.
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Yesterday at 19:05
How did you get the German emissions sticker? What number is it? Alan do you not only need the emissions sticker for Germany if you are entering certain towns/cities?
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Yesterday at 19:01
How did you get the German emissions sticker? What number is it?
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Yesterday at 17:40
Hi Mags,
the same thing has happened to me, twice. When i queried the problem of missing metal items in an envelope i found out and still find it quite unbelievable that the gpo can get away with removing the offending metal item, in their eyes, because it can damage the machinery that they use to sort the letters, and then resealing an empty envelope and sending it on it`s way without any explanation. l lost a turbo badge and a key on separate occasions, commiserations for your loss but if you have another sent by post probably a good idea to have it packed in a jiffy bag or a box.
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Yesterday at 13:31
Hello? can anyone help?
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Matt
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Yesterday at 13:22
Roger that Paul 
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Yesterday at 13:10
Always on the ball Simon 
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Yesterday at 12:50
Just as an aside - read on a forum that the Italian police like to see original documents if stopped eg V5 and insurance so best to take perhaps? See 2 posts above 
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Yesterday at 10:18
Just my 2 cents, if it helps with choice - don't buy Uniroyal Rainsport 5.
I have 20vt with non OE dimension 215/45 R17.
Previously I've run 2 sets of Rainsport 3, 1st was normal rating, the second XL rated (couldn't tell a difference); been pleased with both, not a "sport" tyre but decent handling, comfort and really sure-footed in the wet. Also used on another FWD car with 200bhp in OE size 225/40 R18, no complaints. Also, moderate wear on all 3 sets - don't do high mileage, so I'm ok with needing to replace tyres due to age (around 4y old) even if not worn completly (eg. to 3mm or less).
Last year, I've bought new model, Rainsport 5 (XL rated), but it's a total letdown, really squishy handling with plenty of understeer, it's still good in the wet but on dry road it just feels too soft.
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Yesterday at 09:06
Got my coupe in at Bonellos for: New radiator New thermostat Sort some minor welding Aircon regas - hoping I can limp along for the next few months  Sorting an annoying starting problem Got my German emissions sticker and Swiss 12 month road tax Greenflag confirmed I've got Euro breakdown cover. Just as an aside - read on a forum that the Italian police like to see original documents if stopped eg V5 and insurance so best to take perhaps?
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