Old member returning after a prolonged absence due to health issues.

[K Simmonds]

Hi KitTotally missed this thread, "heftig" as we say in Dutch. Great to see you back on here

Hiya mate, good to see another old face still here.

have to ask as you Dutch what sort of music you like to party to. As I play Dutch/Scottish Hardcore specifically from 1992-1997 on vinyl, got a mint set of 1200's and SH-EX1200 mixer. And it's my main hobby after cars.

[Henkjan]

Hi KitTotally missed this thread, "heftig" as we say in Dutch. Great to see you back on here

[robo]

Hi Kit, good to see you in good spirit again.

[K Simmonds]

Cheers John, All being well I shall be up your way late this autumn (after the midges) in my C4 mobile house, would be great to catch up in person over a coffee.

[K Simmonds]

Cheers Dave, your always welcome for a cuppa and chat if you happen to be this way.

Yeah, that RS2 needs some serious love, however it's not actually that bad, a good clean and detail would go a long way. I've got 90% of the parts required to fully overhaul the car. I'm torn between poly bushings everything (medium grade firmness) or going down the OE route. Dampers will be Bilstien B8's up front and new stock items at the rear. Springs will of course be stock, anything else is heresy. I have to say my S2 was fully poly bushed (medium grade) and that seemed about spot for UK roads, the ride was just right and the car handled about as well as a B3 Coupe could manage.

Wheels will of course be stock and refurbed to a very high standard, tires will be Toyo T1-R's

I have the larger front brake set up to fit. Got the pleasure of removing a snapped stud from the O/S hub that decided it was going to break as I was undoing it. Still once I get the hub in the vice and apply some heat I'm sure II'l be able to extract it.

And most of the exhaust heatshields need replacing. Which Eric to his credit had the sense to buy them while you still could.

[John.]

Anyway, I'm back again

[Tractor Dave]

Stick in there mate. We all miss your lovely long posts
I can't wait to see that RS2 getting the proper treatment

[K Simmonds]

Just a wee bump to say I've not been very well again over the Xmas period,. However I'm doing just fine again now and am going to be starting a project thread on my C4 2.8 Q very soon as I need to get out in my workshop and start making use of it,

As soon as I get my two poster installed I'll be starting a mammoth RS2 resto thread, the car is going to live on the ramp for some time as not only have I got the brakes and various bushes ect sorted out, I also have the joyous task of replacing the clutch. As genuine RS2 clutches are now NLA as far as I know (happy to be proved wrong!!) I'm in the lucky position of being able to purchase Charlies brand new clutch that I fitted for him a month or so before he really stuck his beautiful car though a hedge, it's probably done less than 1K miles so is effectively new.

Anyway, I'm back again

[K Simmonds]

No worries at all Phil I guessed you’d had a problem typing and were displaying frustration, I can barely use my phone to post anything at all at the moment as my hands are painful from pushing the exercise too far. Even if they were both functioning properly I’d still find the thing frustrating to operate, though I am slowly warming to this new technology.

I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting quite a few fellow members and have made some good friends over the years, hence my upfront and honest first post.

Thanks again for the good wishes.

[fzr phil]

my last post posted accidently, sorry, i had a bit more to say. not least that despite not checking in often lately this place is a source of great comfort and familiarity with so many long term and recognisable members some of whom i have had the pleasure of meeting in person. i will get another thread going on the present state of my CQ.
the 'ffs' was not being able to edit post either!
luckily i didn't smash up my new phone.
take care and look forward to the progress we can all make with the state of our cars and our mental health's.
thanks
Phil

[K Simmonds]

Thanks for your understanding and kind words Andy, it means a lot to me.

I just have to stay positive and remember I'm healing all the time, more physically than anything at the moment but also mentally, just gotten back from my afternoon walk/march which always makes me feel good.

[Flyinsparks]

Hi Kit

I've just read the whole of this thread and I salute you sir for your honesty and bravery in coming on here and explaining what you had been through. I too misssed out on parts bought from you but Tristan and your mum sorted out a refund for me. I have no need of another apology your past situation makes my small inconvenience exactly that small.
I wish you all the very best for the future which from your attitude looks to be calm and trouble free. Its nice to hear stories of people getting over what could be insurmountable odds and returning back to being pleasant productive encouraging people.
Well done sir.

Kind Regards
Andy

[K Simmonds]

ffs!

Cheers Phil, there's no point trying to hid it and it makes me feel better being honest.

Just wish I was able to do more with my hands as I have so much to get on with that I can't do ATM, either for fear of setting myself back again or because of restricted movement, I've over done the hand exercises a bit recently and their really stiff, still it'll have done good in the long run.

[fzr phil]

ffs!

[fzr phil]

sorry to hear you have been through the mill, very courageos to be so frank and upfront about it.
i h