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    Spare wheel (space saving)

    Hi Jagman, I also have an '08 1.3, but on 25000 miles - had it since October 14 and very happy with it. To answer your question - if you buy...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Mar 1, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    Luggage bags

    Hi, I was interested in getting a boot bag but I was put off by the method of strapping the bag to the boot. Only this week I decided to buy a...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Feb 21, 2015 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    A Frame on the Copen

    Hi Threepot, There are various methods for braking a car towed on an A Frame but generally speaking they fall into the vacuum assisted and...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Feb 21, 2015 in forum: Modifications
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    A Frame on the Copen

    Hi Michael, How are you getting on with the A Frame decision? There's a pretty good article on the subject in the latest MMM which pretty much...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Modifications
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    I'm so excited!!!!!!

    Hi Norma, I've just bought a boot luggage rack from Boot-Racks.co.uk (friendly and helpful) and I'm sat at home waiting for it to be delivered....
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    Key fob

    I'm no expert but I remember reading somewhere that a couple of minutes allows any stored charge in the system to be dissipated, allowing the...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Jan 23, 2015 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    Key fob

    I tried matching a new fob (bought on ebay for £20 - almost brand new) but the instructions found elsewhere on the forum didn't work. I've copied...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Jan 23, 2015 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    Disconnecting the Battery: alarm? radio code? issues?

    I disconnect my battery through the winter months except for when I take it for a spin on a dry day (it is a second car). I don't have an alarm...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Jan 12, 2015 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    Help for price to sell 09 plate gunmetal grey Copen for sale 15k miles

    I bought my '08 with 25000 miles on the clock (1.3 in very good nick) for £6000 in September so I agree with dsb above. You're likely to get...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Dec 12, 2014 in forum: For Sale
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    Replacement key fob?

    After I submitted the last post I did a bit of 'googling' to see if there was any other information 'out there' regarding resetting a remote fob...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 17, 2014 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    Replacement key fob?

    Hi Everyone, I've been following your 'remote fob' posts with interest over the last few days as I needed one for my Copen. I think copenkate...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 17, 2014 in forum: Problems, Fixes, Tips...
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    A Frame on the Copen

    Hi Michael, I've just had a look in my Copen manual and the front of the car. The Copen does not have the 'normal' screw in towing eyebolt...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 12, 2014 in forum: Modifications
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    A Frame on the Copen

    Hi Michael, I'll check it in the morning and get back to you. Regards Bill
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Modifications
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    A Frame on the Copen

    Hi Michael, We recently bought a Copen and we also own a motorhome which we use to travel around Europe for about 16 weeks every year and the...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Modifications
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    Service and User Manuals Now Available

    Hi Gwyn, Have a look at my recent thread "Engine Oil Change Interval - 1.3 Copen" in "Problems, Tips & Fixes". Does the 1298cc manual you...
    Post by: oldsoldierbill, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: Copenworld Announcements