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  1. npaskin

    Car Storage Facilities?

    The classified section of Octane has a “Storage and Transportation” section which may be worth a look re potential competition. I use Historit in Bicester http://www.historit.co.uk/ on the ex RAF Bicester site which is excellent, costs £130pm including VAT and they are full service (e.g. 24...
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    Rear view camera QP

    I'd be interested to know the outcome of your investigations, as I've thought about this too (the idea, not the detail!).
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    Sat nav disc

    Navteq was acquired by Nokia and is now rebranded as “Here” (stupid name). http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site/-/-/-/Default-Start Stupid website too: don’t click on the logos which gets you to nothing to do with navigation, but use the blue drop down...
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    Ultra low mile QP S

    Exactly the same age and colour combo as mine (looks like black except in direct sun), similar spec except mine is Exec GT. So I think it's lovely :) Delighted to see it get such praise; I should be dismayed at the low price but I'd already discounted mine in my mind. Good deal I think with...
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    Visit to the Vulcan

    1. Doohickey 2. Zep 3. BennyD 2 (Saturday evening) 4. Newton +1 5. Jkulin +3 others - Saturday night only, but will confirm over the coming week. 6. MrPea (Saturday night only - might book the hotel separately as I have money off I can use)... SPX - you know you want to add yourself! 7...
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    Q re variators issue

    Thanks for the helpful information. Does anyone have a view on how common this is in the engine range where it is a possible issue: i.e. is it inevitable; happens to 50%; happens to a few cars; only to those which are driven hard; etc? Since it was spotted in 2008, I assume many of the cars...
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    Q re variators issue

    On the V5 document.
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    Q re variators issue

    I did, which is why I am still confused - my engine (4.7) is in the listed range on the Technical bulletin that was reproduced on here ("prior to 148697"). Is it, or is it not, only a 4.2 issue? And re the noise appearing when cold - my understanding is that it is normal when cold so...
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    Q re variators issue

    Thanks for quick response that's helpful, will pass the info on.
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    Q re variators issue

    Friend of mine who wants to join our happy team has asked me about a 2007 Maserati Granturismo 4.2 for sale (for full disclosure it is one listed for sale on here): looks good, he has asked me a question I don't know the answer to - is this one where the variator issue could be a problem? I...
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    Hello from Oxford!

    Not me.
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    Hello from Oxford!

    Hello. QP here, in Oxford. Haven't been as involved as others with meets recently due to other commitments but will have more time in 2016.
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    QP VI - How its made

    That's a QP V in the pic then, not a QP VI as mentioned in thread title?
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    Things were a bit different then....

    "You've owned a number of Ferrari 250 GTOs over the years, is that right?" "Yes. When they ceased to be the current weapon, they became very cheap and were a wonderful thing to buy to hack around on the street or to race. You could buy one for 1,500 quid. You'd race it, and if something went...
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    QP -Looks cheap for the miles.

    Scam. A Google image search throws up this: http://bay2car.com/Maserati-Quattroporte-ab4-duoselect-2004-221877879299/car78234 - same pics and description but for £15,750, and a mobile phone number in addition.
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    Stopping distance...

    My own QP V (a 4.7) certainly has no problem stopping. I had to do an emergency stop a few months ago when someone pulled out in front of me without looking – nearly lost my eyeballs and felt like someone had dropped an anvil on the car…. I have no idea if the ABS kicked in (it was a dry...
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    My garage

    +1 for tiles. Much better and longer lasting than floor paint. Plus if your floor is at all prone to damp, tiles are essential.
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    QP recall in US due to risk of fire

    It would never happen to....er....http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/27/us-volkswagen-bentley-idUSKCN0SL17J20151027
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    Parking sensor costs

    Looks as though you have a facelift QP? If so, then yes they need to remove the bumper (not a brilliant design feature), don't recall why but this was a big surprise to the guys who did mine (originally thought they could do it by reaching up from below, but not the case). Also the connector is...
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    Maserati logo stickers

    Just found this source of various vinyl stickers with the Maserati logo, trident etc. – may be of interest to anyone wanting to add something to a display etc. They are UK based: http://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/shop/search.php?pageid=2344652&q=maserati