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Andy York

@4lpine.bsky.social
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French and Japanese cars from the 90s, trackday enjoyer, too many broken cars.

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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 31m
Exactly, they have also sold millions of 1.2 puretech engines, but nobody thinks that was a good idea.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 1h
And the hypersquare is solid, so what happens when you turn the 'wheel'? Who writes this nonsense.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 1h
"whilst enhanced visibility of the instrument cluster and the road ahead helps deliver greater confidence behind the wheel." What, who's view of the road is being blocked by the steering wheel? Especially compared to the existing i-cockpit.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 1h
I assume if the battery goes dead you won't be able to steer. But that's probably ok because you won't be able to release the handbrake or open the doors either, such is the modern way.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 1h
I guess it's one of those things I'd need to try before judging, but my gut feel is that a steering ratio that changes so dramatically with speed, it will always feel unintuitive.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Vauxhall's Maddox yellow, because of the story behind the name. I also like liquid yellow and name and colour, making this picture convenient.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Would stop the kids kicking the back of my seat 🤔
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's giving off strong Mud Runner vibes
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Must have not made reserve, now listed at £7k. Looks like all 4 tyres are different budget brands. Seems pricey for the condition, but Ford tax can be high, so who knows.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sounds like a good effort, from the car as well to survive that without structural damage.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I do like a Mk6. Not at reserve yet, I wonder how much it will go for.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sorry this has happened to you, that's a lot to go through.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
FOMO just kicked in yo. Have a great day.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I hadn't heard about that, apparently the engine needs to come out to get the valve covers off.🤣 Ironic that the original nsx was a super car without the usual (Ferrari) compromises. "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain"
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You can't trust a VW GTi badge, sometimes it means something, sometimes it's just a trim level. Also, pretty sure it's not got fuel injection. Maybe iGT would be more fitting.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
That's quite a spread of interesting cars including one of the all time greats. Bravo.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
QOTD: What's the perfect 4-car garage from one manufacturer the year you graduated high school? For me it's 1995 and I'll just take the Peugeot line up from the time: 106 S1 Rallye 306 S16 405 Le Mans 605 V6 Already have 2 of them (kind of) so it's not even a big ask.
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Rory @norwichgiant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Reposts appreciated! Looking for one last nice, friendly car show before the end of the year? All are welcome at The Heron in Stowbridge (near Kings Lynn) on Sunday 11th October from 4pm, come for a lovely roast dinner and evening by the river! Any additional details please reach out!
NON AI SLOP EVENT POSTER! 

See, even the most feckless can knock something together on their phone that looks better, NO EXCUSES.

Poster reads:

Weird Car Meet: East Anglia

Sunday, 11th October At the Heron in Stowbridge


All cars are welcome, as long as you bring a good attitude! Meeting at The Heron in Stowbridge at 4pm on the grassy campsite out the back of the pub. They offer excellent roast dinners, so come hungry! Please do not arrive before 3pm.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Cancer is a fucking arsehole and can fuck right off. Sending you good vibes, hoping for the best for you.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Awesome, momentum cars are the best cars. Somewhere around 55bhp and 650kg?
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
That's very cool, congrats. Never driven one but I imagine it's a laugh on a typical B road.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
That is fantastic, if I had room I'd snap that up.
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Antony Ingram @antonyingram.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Ad for the MX-5 is live. Let me know if the text looks weird, C&C's formatting is... not good www.carandclassic.com/l/C2175784
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Black Manual, 6 speed Right Hand Drive in...
2009 Mazda MX-5 Black Manual, 6 speed Right Hand Drive in Finedon, United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £5,200 2009 Mazda MX-5 Road...
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Bon voyage.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I never did warm to it, it felt like driving a bus to me. It was good to drive it back to back with other stuff as it helped work out what I do like.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
ZTT260 is a fun curio, what was that like to drive?
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Also a Tremac, same as a C5 Corvette. Sounds similar, felt good, very mechanical, but it took time and effort to change. When revving it out there would be almost comically long pauses in frenetic sounding V8.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This, the lump hammer of cars. Not sure where the praise comes from. Good engine ruined by intergalactically long gearing, slow steering, awful pedal placement and a slow gear change. Topped of with being expensive to run. bsky.app/profile/jalo...
A Silver 2004 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Preventative maintenance, the pump was sometimes noisy and they are notorious for pump failure. It's done 85k miles on the original though.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Whoever designed this should be ashamed of themselves. The seal wants to be anywhere but where it's meant to sit. The screw on plastic ring prefers to be cross threaded and needs to be installed whilst pushing the sender down. Also the fuel lines and seat belt sensor wire are in the way.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I didn't know about that one, but I have read about the MP4/4. Murray claims he designed it, but the senior engineers at McLaren said he had no input into the design.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
You were right the first time. The Delta's front wing is art. As boxes go, it's a pretty one. The Hyena should have been called the Blobfish.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Spontaneous trip to caffeine and machine for lunch. Obviously saw lots of cool stuff but only took one photo.
A row of different flavoured Peugeot 205s
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Maybe, I'd like to go, but I'm not sure if I'll have anything working yet.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
In all but name, yes. It's a Le Mans, a phase 2 Mi16 with extra badges and fake carbon fibre, which must add 10hp.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
No.5, even better that it's a Tolman edition 205, but stock 1.6 or 1.9 GTi or XS/Roland Garros would also be acceptable.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
My 2nd car was a 1.6 Monaco coupe. Sold it over 20 years ago, but looking at the interior brings back exactly what it was like to hold that wheel. Great that it's got a good owner.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Another vote for IPA, bits of the Clio's interior were covered in that stuff. Also lots of elbow grease and a cloth you don't want to keep.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Hope it's not too bad when you get into it.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Rust that needs knocking off and painting or rust that needs welding?
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Great to see such a cool car getting put back together. Well done.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Normally I'd be worried about roses falling on my car but in this case, you can rest there for a while if you like. They are so nice, all credit to my wife (for the roses, and tolerating the cars).
A Peugeot 405 lemans with lacquer peel and a rose bush that has partially fallen onto the bonnet.Many pink rose flowers.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Getting serious now. Why coilovers if you don't mind me asking? I was looking at various damper replacements today but hadn't considered coilovers. Side note, I hadn't realised BC was Apex Performance in Bradford. I used them for parts some 20 years back, they were always awesome.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Makes sense. Anyway, that cross looks like it would scuff up the paint when he reached across to clean the..err...bonnet?
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I'm excited, keep us posted and good luck 🤞
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The pedals look offset in the interior shot, like mid engine Ferraris from the past. It's lacking the drama that makes a Ferrari a Ferrari.
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
What! Said no one ever.
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Russ Wallis @russwallis.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It’s ThrowbackThursday! Todays collections, 3/4 and side profile throwbacks are: #MG Z cars #FordEscortXR3 #MazdaMX-5 Commissions and alterations welcome Visit: www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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Andy York @4lpine.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
That is a good find. I've looked a few times but haven't seen one looking so clean. Also a 3 door.
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