Lovely afternoon for a drive in a C5, I've just taken her out for drive, to test out the new battery for range (approx 7 - 8 miles). The C5 performed...
James Burton
burtonshouse@...
Mar 5, 2000 7:46 pm
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Hi again Jamie.Its Ray from Norfolk.Thanks for the reply to my email.I have had a lot of trouble getting pictures to mail on the net.I dont know why?I send...
ray
rives@...
Feb 28, 2000 9:30 pm
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HI Ray, sorry to not respond earlier. Your message didn't come up on my server, I accidently read it at the c5 club sight. Glad to have saved you the trouble....
Jamie
madjamie@...
Feb 28, 2000 9:07 pm
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I sent the man with the c5 in hul an offer of £40 as i thort it might be ok for spares,and then I read your email.I would like to thank you for saveing me the...
ray
rives@...
Feb 25, 2000 11:03 pm
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Just to let eveyone know... I went to see the C5 advertised on ebay on Wednesday. I had already been the winner of it on a previous auction. I drove all the...
Jamie McCartney
madjamie@...
Feb 25, 2000 8:05 pm
25
Hi All, For those who haven't seen it .... a C5 is for sale on Ebay Auctions, finishing tomorrow (I think)...follow the link below if nothing else than to look...
Steve Bowes
Steve@...
Feb 25, 2000 7:38 pm
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I have discovered a replacement battery that allows the original terminals to be used. The battery is a AC Delco type, fitted with 2 cargo terminals. The...
James Burton
burtonshouse@...
Feb 23, 2000 3:53 pm
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Hi to all. My name is Jamie McCartney, I live in Kilburn in North London. Any other members around this way? I am a new member and have recently bought a part...
Jamie McCartney
madjamie@...
Feb 21, 2000 8:46 am
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As some of the list readers already know, I can supply electrical/electronic spare parts together with schematics and explanatory text. Perran Newman...
PerranNman@...
Feb 15, 2000 6:18 pm
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Ten years ago you could get a Michelin moped tyre in the old imperial size of 12 x 2". (Moped tyres measured things at different points from cycle tyres) It...
PerranNman@...
Feb 15, 2000 6:15 pm
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d.sheen@... writes ... Mainly it was me hoping that this group would turn into an annual get- together. Anyone up for this? -- Andy...
Andy Farrell
andy@...
Feb 15, 2000 8:55 am
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Hello all Sorry I've not posted anything as yet, but time is a little bit in short supply at the moment. Reading all these messeges flying around abount locked...
d.sheen@...
Feb 14, 2000 9:42 pm
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I used some 3 in 1 cycle oil to loosen the bolt and after leaving it overnight I managed to remove the wheel. All I need now is a replacement tyre....
burtonshouse@...
Feb 14, 2000 8:22 pm
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In reply to the seized on wheel issue. When you say left hand wheel you mean the driven (nearside wheel). The bolt you refer to is screwed into the axle to...
PerranNman@...
Feb 14, 2000 6:39 pm
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I have been waiting for a currant price and stock list for about 6 weeks They don't seem too good! Adrian ... From: onelist@... ...
Adrian Perry
adrianperry@...
Feb 14, 2000 4:59 pm
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burtonshouse@... writes ... I was about to ask about my opposite problem. However much I tighten it, it works loose - not fun when your wheel falls off...
Andy Farrell
andy@...
Feb 14, 2000 9:07 am
14
There is a company in Holland called Aurora that holds stocks of C5 spares. Their email address is aurora.vof@... I have not used them so I cannot comment...
onelist@...
Feb 14, 2000 1:40 pm
13
Can anybody offer me any suggestions for removing my left side rear wheel. The nut has been overtightened and now I am unable to undo it due to the fact that...
burtonshouse@...
Feb 13, 2000 3:43 pm
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Open to the C5-Club members Please contact me if you need a Battery Cover Kit Part No. C5674 307 very limited stock, first come basis Free to good homes, you...
Adrian Perry
adrianperry@...
Feb 11, 2000 9:26 pm
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Adrian Perry asks about replacement chargers. There is nothing particularly special about the C5 charger when it comes to charging a lead acid battery. I may...
PerranNman@...
Feb 11, 2000 1:31 pm
10
Perran Thank you for the info on the charger, but unfortunaly after speaking to Romarsh it appears that they only developed the charger as a prototype and did...
Adrian Perry
adrianperry@...
Feb 10, 2000 2:20 pm
9
In reply to Adrian Perry's message to me.... Yes, I did work at the Metalab and I think my name is mentioned in one of the books about the Sinclair Story. The...
PerranNman@...
Feb 9, 2000 7:16 pm
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You must be the Perran Newman of Metalab! Did you have a hand in the charger design? I have a C5 charger that puts out the 2x 16volt but goes no further, is it...
adrianperry@...
Feb 9, 2000 10:06 am
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perrannman@... writes ... If a <virtual pint> will do, tell on... -- Andy...
Andy Farrell
andy@...
Feb 7, 2000 6:00 pm
6
Hello everyone (all 8 of you !). My name is Perran Newman and for my sins I have to admit being involved in the design of the C5. I worked for Sir Clive from...
perrannman@...
Feb 7, 2000 2:50 pm
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burtonshouse@... writes ... I gather that the original batteries aren't available any more, anyone know if other batteries fit? When I got mine the...
Andy Farrell
andy@...
Jan 27, 2000 9:46 am
4
I've managed to get myself another C5, but it needs a few spares. Can anybody help ?. What I need is:- 1)New instrument pod (or just a new Ferranti ULA chip),...
burtonshouse@...
Jan 26, 2000 9:03 pm
3
A friend has just pointed out to me that the driving regs for learners on motorcycles now limit them in terms of kilowatts... learner motorcyclists can drive...
Andy Farrell
andy@...
Jan 25, 2000 3:15 pm
2
My story started back at Christmas 1985, our local Comet slashed the prices of the C5 down to £139.99, what a bargin !, I had to have one. I took all my...
burtonshouse@xxxx.xxx
Jan 13, 2000 8:05 pm
1
Hello, and thanks for being among the first to join. The idea for this club sprang from a party I had over the holiday period. The C5 in my living room became...
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