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| Author: | orange2s [ Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Manganese Bronze |
Have you guys heard about Maganese Bronze going into administration? Such a shame in my opinion, their London Taxi's are one of the most iconic in the world... BBC News Manganese Bronze |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
orange2s wrote: Such a shame in my opinion, their London Taxi's are one of the most iconic in the world... It is a shame. However how many other car firms use the same engine set up as these iconic cabs? |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
Sussex wrote: orange2s wrote: Such a shame in my opinion, their London Taxi's are one of the most iconic in the world... It is a shame. However how many other car firms use the same engine set up as these iconic cabs? VM is a major engine builder... the same engine is used the Jeep and Chrysler vehicles R 425 DOHC 2.5 L (2,499 cc or 152.5 cu in) I4, with four valves-per-cylinder and common-rail direct fuel injection. Also available with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) with upgraded power output of 120 kW (163 PS).[14] Applications: 2001–2007 Chrysler Voyager Manual (power: 141 hp (105 kW); torque: 251 lb·ft (340 Nm)) 2002–2004 Jeep Cherokee (power: 141 hp (105 kW); torque: 251 lb·ft (340 Nm)) 2006- LDV Maxus[15] (power: 118 hp (88 kW) at 4,000 rpm; torque: 221 lb·ft (300 Nm) at 2,000 rpm) A de-rated version of this engine putting out 100 hp was chosen in 2006 to power the new generation of the iconic London Taxi (the TX4). |
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| Author: | orange2s [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
Well it is a huge shame, it just seems that all areas of the UK car industry is in decline at moment... Minicabs in London |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
orange2s wrote: Well it is a huge shame, it just seems that all areas of the UK car industry is in decline at moment... Minicabs in London yes but how many had a monopoly in the capital?....(till recent) if LTi cant make a profit when they had no competition something is very wrong |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
orange2s wrote: Well it is a huge shame, it just seems that all areas of the UK car industry is in decline at moment... Minicabs in London I thought Nissan and Toyota were expanding their UK car building operations ? |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
edders23 wrote: orange2s wrote: Well it is a huge shame, it just seems that all areas of the UK car industry is in decline at moment... Minicabs in London I thought Nissan and Toyota were expanding their UK car building operations ? and JLR |
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| Author: | GBC [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
In a few weeks Geeley will magically buy the British operation and rights for £2, then the taxis will be constructed in china for about £14k and sold here for £36k. Watch this space. |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
There someone else agrees with what I have been saying all along except i reckon they will get it off the administrator for £1.00 |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
GBC wrote: In a few weeks Geeley will magically buy the British operation and rights for £2, then the taxis will be constructed in china for about £14k and sold here for £36k. Watch this space. posted by me on Oct 22nd! wannabeeahack wrote: and in a week they will reopen, no warranty claims please folks "we are a totally different company" viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20499 |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Manganese Bronze |
did Carbodies go belly up too? |
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