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Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013
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![]() As we're nearly at the end of the year, it's time to reflect on a great 2014 for Spike, my '03 CDTi Connie SE.
I started the year in desperation with an ABS fault that nobody locally seemed able to fix. I turned to this Forum and Marinabrian suggested Kenton, which started a year of visits to Borehamwood that has seen a somewhat tired white gold Mk1 saloon reborn! The ABS problem was eventually solved (the connector block was waterlogged) and there followed so much other work mechanically, electrically and on the bodywork, including the obligatory 160 remap, rebuilt ECU, PCV, O-rings, panel realignment, a new door, BCU and locking sorted, replacement trim inside, logo headrests, boot leaks fixed, engine mounts and wheel bushes replaced and culminating in the shiniest set of refurbished hairpins in the business. Spike celebrated his new life with a 2,500-mile road trip to the south of Spain and back in the summer. Many thanks to Marinabrian, PhilT4 and Seancar, all of whom have helped with Spike along the way but most of all to the exceptionally patient and knowledgeable Kenton, who's become a trusted friend to both Spike and me! Happy Christmas from me and my automotive life-partner, Spike! ![]()
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![]() Thanks, Colin. The bling's the thing!
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![]() I was quite nervous about it, if I'm honest! As a fan of the Mk1 Rover above all variants, I'm naturally a bit of a traditionalist but I love hairpin wheels so took a punt. The fact that Kenton got them brilliantly refurbed in the original Rover 'Silver Sparkle' gives them a degree of authenticity! I'm going to get the whole suspension replaced next year, at which point I'll have it lowered by about 20mm so that the wheels sit more traditionally into the arches. It does look even better in real life and I've found another way to fall in love with this car!
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![]() I recognise the first three names but who is Kenton? Is he another T4 whiz? if so, how far from Exeter is he based?. Excuse my ignorance but I am fairly new on here.
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Down our neck of the woods, the stand-out service is from Lynn and the team at Exeter Road Garage in Newton Abbot. James
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![]() No ignorance on your part, Kenton tends to hide his light, he's on this site as a trader and when my car was off the road because a power steering hose failed, Kenton came up with the goods, at a very price I add.
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Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013
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![]() Yes, he's a bit of a word-of-mouth hidden gem!
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