Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-05-19, 05:30 PM
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
08-07-14, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,334
1976 Bristol 603 chassis number 1 prototype
For anyone interested, this rare car is being sold at auction shortly.
The advert can be seen here A 1976 Bristol 603 chassis number 1 prototype - 20/07/14 For Sale by Auction on Car And Classic UK...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
07-12-10, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,707
Window tint
Hi Greg, No advise, but I have subtle tinting on the glass of my 411 S6 and
it looks great. It is only slightly tinted and so doesn't look out of place
I feel -...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
01-12-10, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,149
Free speedo check !
Hi Greg/Nick
I too have trouble keeping my Bristol within the legal limits. Last week I
got a £60 fine and 3 points off my license for driving at 40MPH in a 30MPH
zone. Perhaps I should argue my...
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
29-10-10, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 36,543
Unhappy postings
Not sure if this helps, but being the owner of the S6 advertised in Octane I
can vouch for the high quality of BCL workmanship. Naturally, it is still a
classic car with the occasional issue - but as...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
06-05-10, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,201
Rear shoulder belt anchor point
On my way out this morning I managed to take these pictures. Sorry for the dust, but I was in a rush and I have only noticed it now. The kids seats were in the back which must have hidden it from my...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-05-10, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,201
411 rear seat belt mount
My 411 Series 6 which is a nut and bolt restoration of a Series 4. It has,
what I would call, 'normal' seat belts in the back. I use them daily for my
kids, who both use child seats as well.
I am...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-04-10, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Squeaky Brakes
My 411 is the series 6 which has had all the latest Blenheim parts 'bolted
on' - so I suspect the brakes are identical to those on the Blenheim S2,
whatever they may be (i.e. 4 pot calipers etc)....
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-04-10, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Squeaky Brakes
My 411 brakes are discs all round, with four pot calipers at the front and
two pot at the rear and the suspension is upgraded with adjustable dampers
and a handling pack. Not sure about whether they...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-04-10, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Squeaky Brakes
Hello all. I wonder if anyone can advise?
My 411 seems to have (new) very squeaky brakes and I would like to know whether this is simply something I have to put up with (as an owner of a classic...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-03-10, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,212
Newbie - Considering fulfilling a long ambition
Not being a frequent contributor to this forum I feel I can add some value
now having just spent weeks trying to get insurance for my 411 s6 which has
had a complete restoration. Having been turned...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
17-02-10, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 28,054
New 403 owner
My father once owned a 411 and he allowed me the priviledge of driving it
when I was 17 yrs old. A most memorable journey - not least because the
alternator was broken and we got stuck half way...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-10, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 28,054
New 403 owner
The (v6) was a typo - should have been "series 6", the first/only one ever
made.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-10, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 28,054
New 403 owner
No problem - my car was reviewed in Octane, see
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/octane_features/235622/bristol_411_buy_it_new.html
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-10, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 28,054
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