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16th July 2017 at 13:37 in reply to: Isle of Man driving experiences #6317

Jon Scales
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John,

That must be the one that the other John that has the 3.6 over here saw, over the edge of the mountain road a number of years ago. I was hoping you could help out on the details of the one I posted the pics of.

Jon

16th July 2017 at 08:48 in reply to: Isle of Man driving experiences #6312

Jon Scales
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Laurence, it goes back next weekend when we go on our annual holiday to Scarborough. I have a hospital appointment on the Monday so driving it down on the Sunday.

It will definitely be coming back next year.

Jon

15th July 2017 at 11:37 in reply to: Isle of Man driving experiences #6277

Jon Scales
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They are and they fly. It is good at times being able to do whatever speed you like, but it has it’s downside as you need eyes everywhere. That particular instance above I managed to scrape into my road with 30 seconds to spare or I would have had to walk home up from the campsite below our house.

It would be nice if the roads were slightly larger (Laurence will be able to atest to this having spent a little time over here a number of years ago), but hey living on an island has it downside. There are only a few miles of dual carriage way anywhere on the island and they all have speed limits!!!! Maybe I should fit the dash Cam next year and provide commentary?

It would be good to have a meetup over here. There appears to be one other Cab and Convertible over here and that is it. Hoping John Bleasdale ( @bleasie ) can assist with any of the history of the other Cab.

15th July 2017 at 08:55 in reply to: Isle of Man driving experiences #6270

Jon Scales
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Mark, could only hear the engine purring like normal. revs only got to around 3000 and like you said just like sitting in a nice comfy armchair. Going around one or two of the corners I would normally take @ 30 was a bit strange taking them at 45/50 as you heard the mud guards dragging a little, but with an older vehicle I suppose that it not unusual, but it held the road like it was on rails! Seeing the faces of the TT Marshals as you fly past them holding up their fingers letting you know how long you had left before the roads shut was an experience. Especially along one straight, Cronk-y-Vody where it is normally 7 or 8 minutes to home and only having 5.

Jon

14th July 2017 at 14:37 in reply to: Isle of Man driving experiences #6239

Jon Scales
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Mark, I would agree….Unfortunately over here there are not many roads that I can keep a constant speed going. Also during the TT Practice week I was driving it on a few evenings home and managed to get some pace. Where in the UK the National Speed Limit applies, over here the de-restricted does mean de-restricted. Managed to push well over 100 for a couple of miles just to get me home in time before being stopped from getting into our road because the circuit had shut.

Jon

6th July 2017 at 10:38 in reply to: Ignition Keys #5853

Jon Scales
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I have been waiting for some time…..apparently there have been issues with the plastic coating, so these are still on order. I have been provided with a picture of something similar as a tide me over option…just waiting on those to arrive as well…I will let you all know as and when…

Jon

3rd July 2017 at 20:17 in reply to: JEC IoM Branch Milntown Classic Show #5670

Jon Scales
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Ok, now for the pictures as I can’t edit above…..

The two Island Cabriolets and Convertible

Vin Number for MAN 555J

Hidden Number is 921

2nd June 2017 at 15:15 in reply to: Ignition Keys #5018

Jon Scales
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Looks like I may have struck gold!!! Spoke to a friendly locksmith that I use at work and for home bits who has apparently located some for me over here in the Isle of Man for £2.50 or so a shot. Will let you all know the result when they arrive hopefully next week, TT permitting with deliveries and road closures.

Jon

25th May 2017 at 10:32 in reply to: Ignition Keys #4879

Jon Scales
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Exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks

Jon

24th May 2017 at 09:44 in reply to: That Elusive Number #4849

Jon Scales
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Mine looks like 4063

23rd May 2017 at 14:25 in reply to: M6 Lymm services – impromptu meet up #4838

Jon Scales
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Flights/travel allowing…..

22nd May 2017 at 11:05 in reply to: Fuel Economy #4809

Jon Scales
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OK…..not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Left Bishop’s Stortford on a full tank and got to Lancaster, refilled and cruising at between 60 and 65 all the way achieved 31.2 mpg!!!!!

Jon

22nd May 2017 at 10:49 in reply to: M6 Lymm services – impromptu meet up #4806

Jon Scales
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Laurence,

It was nice catching up and having a chat. The car cruised (using the cruise control) nicely between 60 and 65 at about 2100 rpm.

Weather deteriorated just after we met up.

Mark the colour is nice especially with the blue hood and interior.

Jon

10th May 2017 at 14:39 in reply to: retro-fit cruise control #4427

Jon Scales
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Interesting about the Cruise Control not fitted on the 3.6 Auto, as posted by Bleasie further up. Ours has it!!!!

10th May 2017 at 13:54 in reply to: Fuel Economy #4426

Jon Scales
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Laurence,

Thanks for the information….I am hoping to be able to do it on one tank from down South and fill up before the boat……The Super Unleaded over here is 130 or more a litre…lol.

Jon

10th May 2017 at 10:07 in reply to: That Elusive Number #4413

Jon Scales
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Not sure whether Dad managed to locate the number for his cabriolet. I am getting the car next week so will have a look

Jon

9th May 2017 at 10:33 in reply to: Wecome new Cabriolet member – Jon Scales #4360

Jon Scales
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Well since dad passed away last year the XJ has just had it’s second MOT, mileage done 153!!!! Not that much but in the 11 days I have managed to use the car I don’t think that is too bad……Currently stored down South and trying to persuade my brother to use the car. Hopefully bringing it across to the Isle of Man for a couple of months over the summer to put some miles on it and ensure it has some good run throughs…

Jon
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