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  1. Max Swell

    Lacquer problem ideas?

    Hi all I have a lacquer issue caused by a stone chip and over enthusiastic pressure washing! Any ideas on how best to fix and if its a DIY or man in job? Many thanks Max
  2. Max Swell

    Spyder roof stuck. Help!!!

    Hi I was hoovering out the stowage locker for the roof on my spyder which you have to do with the roof part open. And now it won't complete the cycle ....what do I do?? Aaaarghgh Max
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    Tyre size question

    Evenin all On my 4200 spyder I have rear continentals at 265 R 35 18 and on the front ( I know they are not as wide), 235 ZR 40 18 First question is there a difference between ZR and R ? Second question should there be a difference in profile between front and back ? Need two rears...
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    Spa Classic

    Hi all Anybody going to the Spa Classic in May, just booked tickets...... Max
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    Front Indicator fog lamp removal ...how?

    Hi all I have a smashed near side indicator unit and have bought a new one " as it can't be that difficult " to fit. Anyway had the wheel off and looked through the hatch in the wheel arch liner which is not the way to access it I know but I couldn't get the liner off in total without...
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    Chipex paint

    Just got some chip ex paint mixed for a couple of chips on the motor. I have to say what a great service got the kit in 24 hours. I have only done one chip but the colour match is perfect (blu mediterraneo). I will post some before and after pics when I can.
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    Just like our IT dept switch off and on again!

    I had an eodb or oedb whatever ... And orange engine light come on last weekend but did 100 miles and no issue... As the steeering wheel blocked my view of it! Anyway decided to do a battery off and on again..... Problem gone. For now. But seems very odd that a reset fixes the...
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    Indicator fog lamp unit front wanted

    Hi all Picked up a stone from another car today which smashed the right hand indicator unit. Where can I get a front indicator fog lamp unit? It's the passenger side I need (is that left or right?) I assume right as you look at the car? Tried the eurospares website but can't get a price...
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    No parking .....really?

    Just spotted this on our car park wall no wonder all and sundry use the car park Doesn't mean anything
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    Northwest Meet?

    Calling all Northerners and anybody else actually! I think we should organise a NorthWest meet sometime in March? Venue to be decided maybe somewhere in Shropshire or North Wales? Probably on a Sunday. Meet up, natter go for a spin? Don't know just testing the water for interest...
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    £3m in 4* hotels for homeless in London

    Don't know about you but I find this quite abhorrent. Why the **** should the hard working pay to put up the homeless in 4 * hotels in Chelsea? Now I don't mind my tax dollar going to the mentally ill and vulnerable in society but I take exception to accommodating whole families in top notch...
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    How do get rid of fine scratches on paintwork?

    My 4200 is a fantastic looking car but I feel that maybe maserati paint is soft? My paintwork is has fine scratches in it, my OCD can see this only ..... to the naked eye it's perfect but under a halogen spot held a couple of feet away it needs sorting. So what to do? Get a detailer in...
  13. Max Swell

    Breakdown cover?

    Evening all I don't have any breakdown cover on my new acquisition and I am hoping I never need it! It's piece of mind really so ..... Which cover is best value ? I don't have cover on my work car as its company so don't really know what's what. Your thoughts appreciated as a...
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    Car Fest North

    Looking at the web Car Fest are open to clubs exhibiting their cars which I presume means free entry? Are we going to submit an application on behalf of SM? Happy to do it as I live overlooking the circuit at Oulton but unfortunately my pass excludes Car Fest....for now! Anybody thinking...
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    Spyder delivery imminent

    Well I have to say that since being introduced to Richard Grace via this forum the speed to Maserati ownership has increased to Warp speed. Richard found me a car within days of seriously looking and it sounds great. I have listened to the comments about Richards fastidious approach to Maserati...
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    From German to Italian in one not so easy move...

    Hi new to this forum, and was recommended to register by dickiegrace. On the look out for a well looked after 4200 spyder, which is turning out to be somewhat of a trial. However that's the reason I want out of my German steed...too many of them out there no individuality. I know our dear...