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We are on the Road .......

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 Finally, finally, finally .......... Well its been a bit of a long road getting Alonzo ready for the RWC, but we finally got there after a number of unforeseen 'issues'. First was a new battery followed by the clutch which I knew about before purchasing and despite my immense mechanical knowledge and efforts; needed to be replaced by the 'experts' ( Master clutch cylinder, not clutch). How they fit those things in such tight places is beyond me.  Then the new brake lines, went for braided as not a lot of difference in price and much better for the track. New gas struts for the rear hatch door, 4 new tyres, engine mount, roof lining replaced, new rear bump stops, brake pads, new rear discs, etc, etc.... Did a few things which was all new to me and thoroughly enjoyed it and left the more involved stuff to those that know. BUT the thing that took the longest was the bloody drivers window.!!!!!! For roadworthy it must go down and up in single motions. I recollect that when...