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by Tempest1961
Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
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Re: Hello From a New Member

Thanks....very interesting.
by Tempest1961
Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

Any more Ro80 owners out there?
by Tempest1961
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:41 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

Thanks, i will translate it and see what its about... Cheers.
by Tempest1961
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

Thats fascinating. I was semi serious when i suggested electric propulsion for the Ro80. Mines got a tired engine thats not going to be addressed until the end of the restoration..... So i will explore that option more fully then. Already in the UK a few of the classic car mags occasionally highligh...
by Tempest1961
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

It sounds like it deserved a thorough crash!!......tho i do admit that some of the odd 70s colours that the car came in, do have a certain appeal.......maybe get myself a pair of flares and paint it primrose yellow?....lolIn this country, and our pechant for coating our roads in salt.... The cars bi...
by Tempest1961
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

There was a request on her to swap an Ro80 for a wankel engined motorbike. Did that ever happen, is the car still around. I am still finding my way round this forum.... Is there a section showing the members cars and bikes?..... Would love to see some.
by Tempest1961
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

I am in the process of sourcing a car. I am in contact with Phil Blake, who seems to know most everything. And a few other Ro80 owners have given me advice on parts supply and what to watch out for when buying one. Generally any advice and experience would be welcomed. These cars need saving and the...
by Tempest1961
Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Re: Hello From a New Member

Hi and thanks for that.Replacing the smoothest engine around with one of the roughest wasnt the best of ideas IMOH...lol. And it would seem that lots of them have reaquired their rotatries or been fitted with Audi 4 cyl engines....which is probably the only acceptable compromise. So thanks for the g...
by Tempest1961
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21359

Hello From a New Member

Hello there,New member here just saying hello to everyone.I have been a long time fan of the NSU Ro80 ... and have decided its finally time to find, buy, own and restore one..... and forums like this will be a wealth of good advice and support.So to all you Ro80 owners - pipe up and throw some advic...