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[Zoobeef]

Now you mention that I have a good friend who I one as well. Maybe she can confiscate the kids, slave trades still going strong in places

[Zoobeef]

Cleaned the door hinges as they were looking a little honking
Before


After


Just need to put a little grease back on them tomorrow. Motorcycle chain lube works well

Then was touching up a scratch that's been on it since I got it. Not going to hide it fully as that will involve taking off more paint than I want.
Before

1 coat

2 coats


I then left it a couple of hours before putting lacquer on but it started raining before I got chance. So will leave that till tomorrow then do the sanding on Friday night when I'm back from work.

2 things pissed me of today, this shite British weather and not being in my house yet so I can get in my garage. Apparently waiting on proof of building regs from the council regarding the extension. Their solicitors requested them months ago!!!!!

[Zoobeef]

Finally got round to getting some more leather cleaner. Megs cleaner and conditioner. Been out and used it everywhere but not actually sure if its worked as its dark. We shall see tomorrow. Also bought a micro fibre drying towel as I'm not convinced my autoglym blade then an old leather are the best things for the paint. May actually buy a second bucket for washing at the rate :/

[DarrylB]

Drying towels are great! Bin the blade or relegate it to glass work only

[westie]

Leather!! That's well old skool mate!!! Micro fiber is lot kinder to your paintwork, use them for eveything on your pride and joy!!

[Apex Graphics]

Wow, just sat here and read this whole post, not sure if I'm looking forward to owning a Noble GTO3R or not now! You've actually frightened the crap out of me!, I'm picking it up next week (Tuesday) I don't suppose by some miracle your anywhere down south and fancy coming with me?!?!? It seems like you've come across and fixed about every problem a Noble could ever have! God help me........ The guy has warned me though the only thing that's dodgy about it is a front shock absorber but I think I can do that pretty simple. I have mixed feelings now... Great write up though, your obviously a very patient man. I'll keep tracking this thread.

[CocoPops]

You've only just read this Paul? After you've bought one?!

[rob999]

Hmmmm we did warn you!! Awesome cars when working but costs are quite a bit higher than VX's...

[Bumblebee]

Wow, just sat here and read this whole post, not sure if I'm looking forward to owning a Noble GTO3R or not now! You've actually frightened the crap out of me!,

I'm picking it up next week (Tuesday) I don't suppose by some miracle your anywhere down south and fancy coming with me?!?!? It seems like you've come across and fixed about every problem a Noble could ever have!

God help me........ The guy has warned me though the only thing that's dodgy about it is a front shock absorber but I think I can do that pretty simple.

I have mixed feelings now... Great write up though, your obviously a very patient man.

I'll keep tracking this thread.

My dads owned his 3r for just over a year now and fingers crossed its not missed a beat! I guess it's just luck

[Apex Graphics]

Cocopops, yeah I very much act on the moment! I only had a short time to buy it or I would of lost it to another buyer so I've taken a chance, much like I have on the majority of cars I've bought in teh past, I know a bit about cars so I've always been very lucky or just done enough research to get away with it, let's see how this turns out, I've got it at a very good price so if I get it and have to garage it until I spend £3k on it then thats fair enough to be honest. It justs needs to make it back from Exeter and I'll be happy!

[Apex Graphics]

New Car!!! (sorry to go off subject)

http://www.vx220.org...e/3299-noble-1/

Got the private plate included in the purchase!

[CocoPops]

Ahhh, thats the reason for the discounted price then Paul..... It's silver and needs painting a proper colour?!

[Bumblebee]

New Car!!! (sorry to go off subject)

http://www.vx220.org...e/3299-noble-1/

Got the private plate included in the purchase!

Looks nice

You'll have to post more pics when you collect. And let me no how the first drive goes

[Apex Graphics]

Yeah might get it sprayed Black!! Or gunmetal grey!

[Apex Graphics]

Just got back from a two hour ride in my new Noble!! Everything was going great for my first drive until I was about twenty miles from my house and I kept hearing a whirring noise that sounded like a pump, then when I parked up in my drive it's dumped a bit of fuel on the floor. Any ideas what this could be and have you had this problem before? I was driving it quite hard for about 2.5 hrs. I'm thinking fuel pump leak? It was from passenger side just behind door frame.

[Bumblebee]

I'm sure the ph noble forum will help you out,but that's we're the fuel pump is How does the noble feel compared to the Vx? I it as good as you thought?

[Apex Graphics]

Oh yes it's fooing fast!! Handles fantastic and is more comfortable. Basically it's bigger faster and in my opinion better but that's just me!! And it fits in my garage!! (just) I'll post some pictures soon

[Bumblebee]

Oh yes it's fooing fast!! Handles fantastic and is more comfortable. Basically it's bigger faster and in my opinion better but that's just me!!

And it fits in my garage!! (just)

I'll post some pictures soon

Looks like you've made a good decision by the sounds of it Hope you have some happy motoring and enjoy
I'd love a noble but unfortunately a bit too big for a girly girl like me

Yeah some pics would be good

[Apex Graphics]

It's actually only 100mm wider and 300mm longer! I, sure you could handle it! Tobe fair it does seem allot bigger when driving it.....

[Zoobeef]

Yeah the fuel pumps in there. Open up the rear clam and remove the panel in front of the passenger rear wheel. The pump, filter and breather is in that little cubby hole