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Bhozar · Jul 11th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Guess I Will have to ask arround, if not. Would a stanley knife go through if i had a template? Or is the plastic to thick???

You would have ot use quite thick blades, and you risk slipping, so I wouldnt risk it. A dremmel (or similar) tool would work if you have the bendy end or the drill bit that cuts sideways.

Rigsey · Jul 11th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

You would have ot use quite thick blades, and you risk slipping, so I wouldnt risk it. A dremmel (or similar) tool would work if you have the bendy end or the drill bit that cuts sideways.

This is going to sound really bodge ... I used an old steak knife that went through the plastic and did a really good/neat job

Bhozar · Jul 11th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original)

This is going to sound really bodge ... I used an old steak knife that went through the plastic and did a really good/neat job

Jezzz... still got all 10 fingers? How many limbs?

I'm from the "right tool for the job" school of thought, otherwise it usualy turns out youre the wrong tool for the job, and do yourself, or something else, damage.

Rigsey · Jul 11th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Jezzz... still got all 10 fingers? How many limbs?

I'm from the "right tool for the job" school of thought, otherwise it usualy turns out youre the wrong tool for the job, and do yourself, or something else, damage.

Everything where it should be

I'd not recommend my approach but it worked for me and looks nice a neat.

Bhozar · Jul 11th, 2008, 02:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original)

Everything where it should be

I'd not recommend my approach but it worked for me and looks nice a neat.

Nice one.

The guy that taught me that useful lesson, and the lesson that you should always use sharp tools and knives, was my woodwork teacher....

Who slipped with a chisel as he was pushing too hard on it as it wasn't sharp. He pushed it through an artery in his leg and almost died. He was lucky he managed to tie it off and get help within minutes.

That's why my chef knives in the kitchen can cut through a ripe tomato with their weight alone.

One more thing, does your wife know you were using the steak knives to chop up your car?

super c00per · Jul 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Cheers guys for your comments, they have given me a laugh!!!

I will source something for the job to ensure my safety aswell as the cars!!!

Might use a pizza cutter!!!! HAHAHA

Rigsey · Jul 11th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

One more thing, does your wife know you were using the steak knives to chop up your car?

Of course not

There are many thinks she does not know about the car; mainly about the amount spent

We are now one steak knife short from the set of 8; whats the chances of having 8 people round all eating steak

LOL

Bhozar · Jul 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original)

Of course not

There are many thinks she does not know about the car; mainly about the amount spent

We are now one steak knife short from the set of 8; whats the chances of having 8 people round all eating steak

LOL

Good job she doesnt read these forums then eh?

Just in case she does, I have quoted you so she could one day find out what happened ot her missing steak knives, hehe.

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:30 AM

Should be recieving it any day now...Hurry Sef!!!!

Just wondering how it effected peoples insurances??

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Should be recieving it any day now...Hurry Sef!!!!

Just wondering how it effected peoples insurances??

Cant really tell you, but my insurance is £580 with every single mod declaired. 6yrs NCD. I dont remember the CAI making any difference to the insurance at the time.

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Cause I'm only 21 I couldnt afford the insurance, so my father put me on his company insurance policy which makes it alot more affordable for me. Just wondering being on a company insurance policy if that will cause any problems?

Im going to call them when I've got the CAI and see what they say!

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2008, 09:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Cause I'm only 21 I couldnt afford the insurance, so my father put me on his company insurance policy which makes it alot more affordable for me. Just wondering being on a company insurance policy if that will cause any problems?

Im going to call them when I've got the CAI and see what they say!

Try https://www.hertsinsurance.com

I know I 19 year old just got quoted £1000 for a MCS, and they will include free track day insurance if you request it. They told him it should drop down to £800-ish when he hits 20.

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Try https://www.hertsinsurance.com

I know I 19 year old just got quoted £1000 for a MCS, and they will include free track day insurance if you request it. They told him it should drop down to £800-ish when he hits 20.

Blimey thats good, cheers for posting up that! Might have to give them a call when I've got some money again. I've just bought a house and so the funds have all disappeared!!!

At the moment on my fathers policy I'm paying £425...pretty good hey?

I thought when telling the insurance company if I tell them its a CAI and it doesnt increase BHP or power and Im only fitting it for better fuel consumption becuase of the Cold Air Increase, they might not charge me extra?

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Blimey thats good, cheers for posting up that! Might have to give them a call when I've got some money again. I've just bought a house and so the funds have all disappeared!!!

At the moment on my fathers policy I'm paying £425...pretty good hey?

I thought when telling the insurance company if I tell them its a CAI and it doesnt increase BHP or power and Im only fitting it for better fuel consumption becuase of the Cold Air Increase, they might not charge me extra?

I think it will go up in price if its adds BHP. So many people say a CAI doesnt add BHP, then I would go with that. Funny, but my policy went up as the BHP would have gone up with each item, but didnt come down when I fitted Porsche brakes. Go figure.

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Didnt come down with Porche Brakes...thats rediculous!!!!

Richard Crofts · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:02 PM

You can take the plastic off to tank cut it takes two minutes to rwemove

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

You can take the plastic off to tank cut it takes two minutes to rwemove

That sounds a bit better!!! Thanks for letting me know!!

Recieved it today, so thanks Sef....looks in mint condition!!!

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:21 PM

COMPLETE HOLE SAW KIT CIRCLE CUTTER DRILL FULL SET+CASE on eBay, also Saws, Saws, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 18-Jul-08 08:00:00 BST)

I couldn't resist...they may become handy in the future too!!!

Cheap or what!!!!!

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

COMPLETE HOLE SAW KIT CIRCLE CUTTER DRILL FULL SET+CASE on eBay, also Saws, Saws, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 18-Jul-08 08:00:00 BST)

I couldn't resist...they may become handy in the future too!!!

Cheap or what!!!!!

Thats what I used. Good price.

super c00per · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Im so excited about fitting it!!!! WOOHOO!

Just nervous about telling the insurance company tomorrow....Stupid really.

I guess its because I've never declared anything before!?!?!

Jul 11th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) You would have ot use quite thick blades, and you risk slipping, so I wouldnt risk it. A dremmel (or similar) tool would work if you have the bendy end or the drill bit that cuts sideways. This is going to sound really bodge ... I used an old steak knife that went through the plastic and did a really good/neat job GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Jul 11th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Jezzz... still got all 10 fingers? How many limbs? I'm from the "right tool for the job" school of thought, otherwise it usualy turns out youre the wrong tool for the job, and do yourself, or something else, damage. Everything where it should be I'd not recommend my approach but it worked for me and looks nice a neat. GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Jul 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Cheers guys for your comments, they have given me a laugh!!! I will source something for the job to ensure my safety aswell as the cars!!! Might use a pizza cutter!!!! HAHAHA Electrifing Blue

Jul 11th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) One more thing, does your wife know you were using the steak knives to chop up your car? Of course not There are many thinks she does not know about the car; mainly about the amount spent We are now one steak knife short from the set of 8; whats the chances of having 8 people round all eating steak LOL GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#29 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Should be recieving it any day now...Hurry Sef!!!! Just wondering how it effected peoples insurances?? Electrifing Blue

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Jul 11th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#21
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Guess I Will have to ask arround, if not. Would a stanley knife go through if i had a template? Or is the plastic to thick??? You would have ot use quite thick blades, and you risk slipping, so I wouldnt risk it. A dremmel (or similar) tool would work if you have the bendy end or the drill bit that cuts sideways.

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Jul 11th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original) This is going to sound really bodge ... I used an old steak knife that went through the plastic and did a really good/neat job Jezzz... still got all 10 fingers? How many limbs? I'm from the "right tool for the job" school of thought, otherwise it usualy turns out youre the wrong tool for the job, and do yourself, or something else, damage.

Jul 11th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#25 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original) Everything where it should be I'd not recommend my approach but it worked for me and looks nice a neat. Nice one. The guy that taught me that useful lesson, and the lesson that you should always use sharp tools and knives, was my woodwork teacher.... Who slipped with a chisel as he was pushing too hard on it as it wasn't sharp. He pushed it through an artery in his leg and almost died. He was lucky he managed to tie it off and get help within minutes. That's why my chef knives in the kitchen can cut through a ripe tomato with their weight alone. One more thing, does your wife know you were using the steak knives to chop up your car?

Jul 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original) Of course not There are many thinks she does not know about the car; mainly about the amount spent We are now one steak knife short from the set of 8; whats the chances of having 8 people round all eating steak LOL Good job she doesnt read these forums then eh? Just in case she does, I have quoted you so she could one day find out what happened ot her missing steak knives, hehe.

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Should be recieving it any day now...Hurry Sef!!!! Just wondering how it effected peoples insurances?? Cant really tell you, but my insurance is £580 with every single mod declaired. 6yrs NCD. I dont remember the CAI making any difference to the insurance at the time.

Jul 16th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#31 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Cause I'm only 21 I couldnt afford the insurance, so my father put me on his company insurance policy which makes it alot more affordable for me. Just wondering being on a company insurance policy if that will cause any problems? Im going to call them when I've got the CAI and see what they say! Electrifing Blue

Jul 16th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#32 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Cause I'm only 21 I couldnt afford the insurance, so my father put me on his company insurance policy which makes it alot more affordable for me. Just wondering being on a company insurance policy if that will cause any problems? Im going to call them when I've got the CAI and see what they say! Try https://www.hertsinsurance.com I know I 19 year old just got quoted £1000 for a MCS, and they will include free track day insurance if you request it. They told him it should drop down to £800-ish when he hits 20.

Jul 16th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#33 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Try https://www.hertsinsurance.com I know I 19 year old just got quoted £1000 for a MCS, and they will include free track day insurance if you request it. They told him it should drop down to £800-ish when he hits 20. Blimey thats good, cheers for posting up that! Might have to give them a call when I've got some money again. I've just bought a house and so the funds have all disappeared!!! At the moment on my fathers policy I'm paying £425...pretty good hey? I thought when telling the insurance company if I tell them its a CAI and it doesnt increase BHP or power and Im only fitting it for better fuel consumption becuase of the Cold Air Increase, they might not charge me extra? Electrifing Blue

Jul 16th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Blimey thats good, cheers for posting up that! Might have to give them a call when I've got some money again. I've just bought a house and so the funds have all disappeared!!! At the moment on my fathers policy I'm paying £425...pretty good hey? I thought when telling the insurance company if I tell them its a CAI and it doesnt increase BHP or power and Im only fitting it for better fuel consumption becuase of the Cold Air Increase, they might not charge me extra? I think it will go up in price if its adds BHP. So many people say a CAI doesnt add BHP, then I would go with that. Funny, but my policy went up as the BHP would have gone up with each item, but didnt come down when I fitted Porsche brakes. Go figure.

Jul 16th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#35 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Didnt come down with Porche Brakes...thats rediculous!!!! Electrifing Blue

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 3,105 Offline	You can take the plastic off to tank cut it takes two minutes to rwemove

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#37 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) You can take the plastic off to tank cut it takes two minutes to rwemove That sounds a bit better!!! Thanks for letting me know!! Recieved it today, so thanks Sef....looks in mint condition!!! Attached Thumbnails Electrifing Blue

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#38 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	BIG spender COMPLETE HOLE SAW KIT CIRCLE CUTTER DRILL FULL SET+CASE on eBay, also Saws, Saws, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 18-Jul-08 08:00:00 BST) I couldn't resist...they may become handy in the future too!!! Cheap or what!!!!! Electrifing Blue

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#39 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) COMPLETE HOLE SAW KIT CIRCLE CUTTER DRILL FULL SET+CASE on eBay, also Saws, Saws, Power Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 18-Jul-08 08:00:00 BST) I couldn't resist...they may become handy in the future too!!! Cheap or what!!!!! Thats what I used. Good price.

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#40 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:54 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Im so excited about fitting it!!!! WOOHOO! Just nervous about telling the insurance company tomorrow....Stupid really. I guess its because I've never declared anything before!?!?! Electrifing Blue

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