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Alloy Wheel Cleaner Recommendations

Last post by Mickyfin « 25 Jun 2012, 10:14
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by Mickyfin » 25 Jun 2012, 10:10

I was planning on spraying my Carat alloys, but checking them over today they are in pretty good shape, and just need a good deep clean. There is no...

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Last post by Mickyfin
25 Jun 2012, 10:14
rear wheel studs

Last post by faggie « 24 Jun 2012, 23:30
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by monkeyboysee » 16 Jun 2012, 18:52

hi all,

i had to have my wheel nuts loosened by my garage as they had been overtightened by the previous owner. On one wheel, it was so bad they had...

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Last post by faggie
24 Jun 2012, 23:30
Best way to paint wheels?

Last post by SMartin « 23 Jun 2012, 21:18
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by el_presidente » 19 Jun 2012, 21:30

OK - potentially stupid question as I'm a bit new to all this. I've got the stock 14 steel wheels and they have rust spots, I've only got 3 hubcaps...

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Last post by SMartin
23 Jun 2012, 21:18
185R14 or 195R14 on Carat 14's

Last post by printmonkey « 23 Jun 2012, 17:22
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by printmonkey » 14 Jun 2012, 06:17

Morning all

I've been trying to track down some 205/70/14's since last week and it's clearly not going to happen.

Is anyone running a 185 or 195...

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Last post by printmonkey
23 Jun 2012, 17:22
Which wheel adaptors

Last post by zed « 22 Jun 2012, 21:26
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by mab » 17 Jun 2012, 20:23

Hello :)

We have just bought our first campervan, its a VW T25 1984. We have bought some Porsche Boxster 17 alloys and we were wondering if anyone...

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Last post by zed
22 Jun 2012, 21:26
Non-radical handling and ride improvements

Last post by skippymoss « 21 Jun 2012, 20:43
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by skippymoss » 20 Jun 2012, 23:05

Hi all.
Got my 2wd pop top Holdsworth camper on standard steel wheels, standard size tyres (mix of makes and depths of tread), standard ride height...

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Last post by skippymoss
21 Jun 2012, 20:43
I thought this was interesting.....

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jun 2012, 20:44
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by matt brighton » 17 Jun 2012, 04:43

Cut n pasted from another forum but I thought this might be of interest....

I cant vouch for its accuracy ... but seems to make sense to me - for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jun 2012, 20:44
Lowering kit - too raked?

Last post by Rust Bucket « 18 Jun 2012, 19:37
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by maximillion » 10 Jun 2012, 19:54

Hi, Just lowered my bus with a SSP 45-50mm drop kit from VW Heritage, and shortened GMAX gas shocks, its a 81 Aircooled.

The ride is great but its a...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
18 Jun 2012, 19:37
Identifying wheels

Last post by SMartin « 17 Jun 2012, 20:33
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by SMartin » 16 Jun 2012, 23:03

Hi, Just wondering if someone can help me identify the wheel in the pic below? I need to somehow find a center cap but I don't know what to ask for :)

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Last post by SMartin
17 Jun 2012, 20:33
how to fit 18'' merc alloy?

Last post by g60steve « 17 Jun 2012, 11:35
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by KR1S 76 » 16 Jun 2012, 23:36

Got some alloy for my T3... These are the 18'' merc alloys ...
Specs. are: 18x8j ET37.
I am trying to figure things out to try and fit them as best...

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Last post by g60steve
17 Jun 2012, 11:35
Lets See your Wheels

Last post by Iceworx « 16 Jun 2012, 16:01
Replies: 5
by Iceworx » 15 Jun 2012, 00:21

Right, im seeking some inspiration for wheels for the camper.

I've not found anything I like enough yet to say yes to.

So lets see what you've...

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Last post by Iceworx
16 Jun 2012, 16:01
How safe, or otherwise, are stretched tyres?

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 15 Jun 2012, 10:56
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 14 Jun 2012, 18:47

Yeah I know it will be frowned on but is stretching tyres dangerous?
Safe limits? 1 stretch?
Quite like the look.
Anyone with with actual knowledge...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
15 Jun 2012, 10:56
Mefros wheels - where do you get them?

Last post by tforturton « 14 Jun 2012, 08:55
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by tforturton » 12 Jun 2012, 13:08

That's it. Anyone know?

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Last post by tforturton
14 Jun 2012, 08:55
Anti Slip Mats

Last post by bigherb « 13 Jun 2012, 16:47
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by djhammy » 12 Jun 2012, 11:21

HI ladies and gents we gut stuck in the mud/ soaking ground on a arrival at a rally recently and i can't imagine being the only one so i just...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Jun 2012, 16:47
New wheels

Last post by GazT25 « 13 Jun 2012, 06:44
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by GazT25 » 12 Jun 2012, 12:30

One more day and our myfanwy will be back from the spray shop. Just had her sprayed yellow and it's bright. Looking for a nice set of alloy wheels...

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Last post by GazT25
13 Jun 2012, 06:44
stud conversion fitment?

Last post by Daryl_C « 11 Jun 2012, 19:10
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by Daryl_C » 11 Jun 2012, 11:10

hi folks,
anyone used the brickwerks stud conversion? how tight do you put the stud into the drum? is finger tight acceptable or do i need to get...

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Last post by Daryl_C
11 Jun 2012, 19:10
t25 converting to aaloys please help!

Last post by shrekwoody « 10 Jun 2012, 19:36
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by shrekwoody » 10 Jun 2012, 19:32

hi there people
looking to convert my t25 onto alloys, prefer 17
i no 5x112 are popular but how do i go about buying adadtors to overcome problems...

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Last post by shrekwoody
10 Jun 2012, 19:36
Will Mercedes C class steel wheels fit my T25?

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jun 2012, 13:28
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by disasterbus » 09 Jun 2012, 13:36

I'm looking at getting some 15 x 6.5 steel wheels from a 1990's Mercedes C class which I want to put on my T25. The PCD is the same (5 x 112) but the...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jun 2012, 13:28
tyres for my porsche twists 17"

Last post by scaltura « 09 Jun 2012, 18:19
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by andypandy1930 » 06 Jun 2012, 18:22

hi guys im about to fit the above wheels to my bus and wanted to know the best tyre size people reccomend and best place to buy. thanks folks :ok

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Last post by scaltura
09 Jun 2012, 18:19
wheel nuts

Last post by mm289 « 06 Jun 2012, 22:56
Replies: 8
by Plasticman » 01 Jun 2012, 20:49

Well I suppose it could be in mech tech but its really more pertinnent here I think.
When was the last time you checked your nuts (wheel), if youve...

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Last post by mm289
06 Jun 2012, 22:56
Missing centre cap. Does any recognise this wheel ?????

Last post by R0B « 06 Jun 2012, 21:07
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by RussT3 » 06 Jun 2012, 21:03

I have 1 centre cap missing.

Does anyone recognised or point me in right direction where I may get hold of one.
The wheels could possibly have...

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Last post by R0B
06 Jun 2012, 21:07
lowering question?

Last post by Big Boris « 03 Jun 2012, 10:37

by Big Boris » 03 Jun 2012, 10:37

hi ,
not sure where to post this ,so im sorry if its in the wrong department ! ,my question is when we bought our van 4 years ago it was lowered...

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Last post by Big Boris
03 Jun 2012, 10:37
recommended tyre

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jun 2012, 17:15
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by ajess266 » 09 Feb 2012, 20:22
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What would you recommend foe tyres for out high top t25 1.6td don't want anything bling just good reasonably priced, it can get quite confusing and...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Jun 2012, 17:15
wheel and trim painting l

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 31 May 2012, 20:42
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by simony » 31 May 2012, 19:59

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
31 May 2012, 20:42
anyone fitted merc a class wheels?

Last post by kevtherev « 31 May 2012, 18:39
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by zedd » 27 May 2012, 09:48

hi ,anyone fitted merc a class wheels to their van , i,ve been offered a set of 17 inch wheels off a mate but when i offered the front wheel up the...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 May 2012, 18:39
increasing T3 vanagon stability

Last post by faggie « 30 May 2012, 11:35
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by giuguar » 21 May 2012, 01:39

Hello everybody,
I own a T3 westfalia TD1.6, at the moment I'm renewing the engine; after that I'm going to renew schock absorbers coils etc. In...

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Last post by faggie
30 May 2012, 11:35
Getting stuck

Last post by b-f-c « 29 May 2012, 08:03
Replies: 5
by b-f-c » 25 May 2012, 13:40

We've discovers a slight issue with our T25 and our steep gravelly drive.

Now and again the van is sliding in trying to get out of the drive and is...

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Last post by b-f-c
29 May 2012, 08:03
For those that are 70mm lower....

Last post by Daryl_C « 27 May 2012, 08:44

by Daryl_C » 27 May 2012, 08:44

Why size tyres do you run?

I have 16x7.5 rims and the tyres at the moment are 225/55 16's that are too big!

Looking at 205/55 or even 195/60 up...

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Last post by Daryl_C
27 May 2012, 08:44
Suspension modification

Last post by faggie « 26 May 2012, 22:59
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by Bad Dog 13 » 18 May 2012, 07:43
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Ok i've got a set of AMG copies that i want to fit to my 85 diesel pannel van.

The rears are18x9 fitted with255/35 18's and an ET of 35 they fit...
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Last post by faggie
26 May 2012, 22:59
How do i secure hubcaps?

Last post by AdrianC « 26 May 2012, 16:36
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by Oh Danny Boy » 26 May 2012, 14:11

Hi,

Excuse my naivety, but i have some repro chrome VW hubcaps (yep - i know they're gonna rust) but how is the best way to secure them so they do...

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Last post by AdrianC
26 May 2012, 16:36
Steering squeeking and juddering!

Last post by mwheatley « 22 May 2012, 23:04
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by mwheatley » 21 May 2012, 23:00

Hi All,

The steering on my van has recently started to feel a bit wierd. When you turn the steering wheel when stationary it judders and feels as if...

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Last post by mwheatley
22 May 2012, 23:04
Wheel and tyre size dilemma

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2012, 20:39
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by noparadise » 15 May 2012, 11:54

I have spent some time trawling the forums and archive trying to find the best solution to this, but I haven't yet, so here goes:

My T25 is an...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2012, 20:39
60mm springs

Last post by g60steve « 20 May 2012, 10:18
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by Wafc » 20 May 2012, 10:03

Do u need to change the shocks to fit 60mm front springs
Cheers darren

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Last post by g60steve
20 May 2012, 10:18
Lowering

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 18 May 2012, 12:14

by MattyGreg05 » 18 May 2012, 12:14

Any critical limits on lowering with 18's on?

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Last post by MattyGreg05
18 May 2012, 12:14
Galvanising steel wheels

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 May 2012, 11:31
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by jes*b » 18 May 2012, 08:15

Am thinking of galvanising a set of my 16 OE steel rims for the Syncro , want something that is hard wearing and lasts and not that bothered by...

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Last post by jamesc76
18 May 2012, 11:31
Help please Alloy Wheels

Last post by R0B « 16 May 2012, 22:26
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by simon 1 » 16 May 2012, 22:10

Bought some Porsche alloys and the back ones are rubbing against the coil spring. I cant space them out because sliding door wont open if i do. Does...

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Last post by R0B
16 May 2012, 22:26
domed hub caps

Last post by li175s1 « 14 May 2012, 18:59

by li175s1 » 14 May 2012, 18:59

Im looking to fit chrome hubcaps to my standard steels and i prefer the look of the larger domed style ones off an early bay.
On most sites they say...

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Last post by li175s1
14 May 2012, 18:59
Widening Centre bore

Last post by colouredFunk « 10 May 2012, 18:48
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by colouredFunk » 10 May 2012, 13:00

Hello,

I bought the following wheels under the impression they will fit by T25.

I've now found out that the centre bores need to be enlarged...

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Last post by colouredFunk
10 May 2012, 18:48
Audi A8 18x8

Last post by taigagreen « 10 May 2012, 10:03

by taigagreen » 10 May 2012, 10:03

Just bought these alloys in great condition including FK 20mm and 25mm spacers (£250 for the lot). The A8 wheels have an ET of 48 so this will be a...

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Last post by taigagreen
10 May 2012, 10:03
Ride quality

Last post by taigagreen « 10 May 2012, 09:53
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by The Bishop » 01 Nov 2011, 12:01

When I bought my van it had 70mm lowered springs and 205/50/17 tyres/wheels fitted.

The ride quality is pretty poor, very choppy and bouncy. You...

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Last post by taigagreen
10 May 2012, 09:53
Alloys to fit

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 May 2012, 05:40
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by MattyGreg05 » 10 May 2012, 04:45

Hey guys I'm looking to get some alloys :) 17's I think
Only problem is I'm not sure of fittments required which are ideal for a T3 with regards to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 May 2012, 05:40
Alloy tyre pressure??

Last post by andy1300gt « 09 May 2012, 15:39
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by dickythecamper » 04 May 2012, 00:41

Hi there, I have some rather blingy (not my choice) Alloy porshe wheels on my 1982 T25 Camper... please can anyone recommend an ideal pressure for...

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Last post by andy1300gt
09 May 2012, 15:39
Powder coat or paint- what do you reckon?

Last post by fairwynds « 09 May 2012, 14:31
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by italianjob » 28 Apr 2012, 09:43

Morning all

rained off in the garden, so back to my lovely T25.

Just wanted to gauge some opinion about the best treatment for steel wheels -...

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Last post by fairwynds
09 May 2012, 14:31
porsche adapters

Last post by danozeman « 08 May 2012, 22:14

by danozeman » 08 May 2012, 22:14

Has any one used these? They seem too cheap.

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Last post by danozeman
08 May 2012, 22:14
wheel nuts

Last post by Rich Tea « 08 May 2012, 18:54
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by clem » 06 May 2012, 13:50

hi all i've got 2 rear wheel studs spinning when tryin to undo them if that makes sence, they are fairly tight but not sure how to go about getting...

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Last post by Rich Tea
08 May 2012, 18:54
wheel / tyre sizes generally

Last post by monkeyboysee « 07 May 2012, 09:18
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by monkeyboysee » 06 May 2012, 07:48

Hi all,

i've just picked up my 1981 Aircooled, it has 185/14 steel rims and tyres fitted. I need to replace a couple of tyres so am looking at...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
07 May 2012, 09:18
center bores machining

Last post by colouredFunk « 06 May 2012, 21:08
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by dave lfc » 04 Aug 2011, 10:33

hi need my wheels machining to 66mm to fit on t25 van.do i just do the 2 or should i do all 4,anyone in the liverpool area that can do this and how...

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Last post by colouredFunk
06 May 2012, 21:08
Merc wheels finally fitted

Last post by 40goin25 « 03 May 2012, 20:56
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by pionte » 19 Apr 2012, 19:25
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Its been nearly 2 years since I bought these ML wheels , They have been shot blasted and painted ( as recomended by KEVTHEREV ). Redundancy put opay...
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Last post by 40goin25
03 May 2012, 20:56
18" BBS

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 02 May 2012, 21:16
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by CARL PRICE » 02 May 2012, 09:16

Hi , could any body tell me what I need to fit if at all possible, a set of 18 BBS alloys to my '85 caravelle ?? Got a set here and would be nice to...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
02 May 2012, 21:16
will these fit ?

Last post by g60steve « 30 Apr 2012, 09:03
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by stephen t25 » 29 Apr 2012, 09:17

Hi all, spotted these and was wondering if they will bolt straight on ? :ok

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30 Apr 2012, 09:03

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