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Title: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 04, January, 2012 - 21:05:08
Hello everybody

I haven't got a C5 at the moment but I am looking ;D

Went to Ecovelovity and had a chat with someone on the stand, sorry cannot remember who it was, that peaked my interest.
Went to Brooklands on New Years day but missed the chance to speak to anyone as it started to rain before I got around to your display.

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Karl on 04, January, 2012 - 21:21:10
Hi Steve and welcome to the c5alive forum mate.

The ecovelocity event was a lot of fun , Angie and I covered it for the first two days with Max and Tony looking after the stand for the weekend.

Shame we missed you at Brooklands but it was a very rapid exit when the heavens opened ! Keep an eye on the meeting and events section ,maybe we could meet up again at another venue  8)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lancealot on 04, January, 2012 - 22:11:26
Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum, we are here to help you and normally we are the first to know when a C5 becomes available. Karl (BooBoo) and Chas have ones on a regular basis. The forum is a good guide to help you before and after you get a C5 so don't be a stranger on here.

Lance
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 05, January, 2012 - 20:34:26
Thanks for the welcome

When it rained it rained, got very wet, don't blame you for making a sharp exit!

I've been keeping an eye on the for sale section, but nothing recent.
Not keen on ebay, don't like buying blind!! but i may have too at some point.

I'll keep an eye on the events section.

Keep on C5'ing ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MikeDX on 05, January, 2012 - 21:53:02
Whereabouts are you steve? I may be selling one of my C5s very soon!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 05, January, 2012 - 22:14:04
Hi Mike

I'm Peterborough but don't mind traveling to be honest. If you decide to sell please let me know.

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MikeDX on 05, January, 2012 - 22:38:25
I am in bedford

Peterborough isnt that far at all from me.

Drop me a mail, we will arrange something. At the very least you can come and have a look and a proper look! :)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: thedesigntailor on 06, January, 2012 - 12:50:09
Hi Steve

Welcome on board! These guys are amazing and C5's are addictive. I've only had mine 6 months (ish) and am craving a 24v version. You'll love it!

Dan
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, January, 2012 - 19:16:33
Hi there Steve welcome .Any help or advice just ask ....Bye Chas
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: radiomarty on 07, January, 2012 - 20:31:29
Hi Steve - i'm just down the road from you in Thrapston - and a top chap called PLOD is in Peterborough - if you need any help or advice just ask or pop over- Regards Radiomarty
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lancealot on 08, January, 2012 - 09:55:02
Steve,  There are a few not bad looking C5's on ebay at the moment. Worth a look..............

Lance
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: thedesigntailor on 08, January, 2012 - 12:45:28
I can only find this one - currently £300 with 6 days left.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980s-SINCLAIR-C5-RARE-FULLY-WORKING-GOOD-CONDITION-ELECTRIC-CAR-BIKE-VELO-N-R-/140677132189?pt=UK_Collectables_OtherTransportation_RL&hash=item20c102af9d#ht_1277wt_1413
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 10, January, 2012 - 19:46:35
Nice to know there are a few people local if I have a few problems ;D

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Karl on 10, January, 2012 - 20:16:54
Nice to know there are a few people local if I have a few problems ;D

Cheers Steve

...as you say there is plenty of help here should need it. My advice to anyone jumping into the crazy world of C5's for the first time is to take a browse through the forum guide;
 http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=627.0

If you've not already done so, it could answer a lot of questions you didn't realise you even needed to ask  ;D
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Retro Andy on 21, January, 2012 - 11:57:09
Nice to see you here on the forum Steve.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Richie on 22, January, 2012 - 19:04:44
Hi mate

I have only owned my C5 for a week and already found the forums a great deal of help.
There are a few C5s on Ebay at the moment but the prices tend to rocket at the end. I got mine off Ebay and got a really good one. (electrics are untested yet but I am hopeful)
Good luck in your search
Rich
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MikeDX on 22, January, 2012 - 19:09:35
I have a feeling Steve is now a proud owner ;)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 22, January, 2012 - 19:29:38
Yes I am a very proud owner of a C5 ;D  Its now tucked up in the kitchen as it doesn't fit anywhere else  ::) Best start looking for a shed

It was a pleasure to meet you Mike. Thanks for the run around the block and the basics on how to get in and drive a C5.

Can't wait to get it out to some events in nice weather

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MikeDX on 22, January, 2012 - 21:33:23
Good man!

Really enjoyed going out today, it's a shame we didn't have a bit more sunshine and a bit less wind (and a bit more battery power) but that's how it goes unfortunately.

Shame you can't make it to luton, but as we were talking about earlier, there are quite a few nice runs in the summer months!


Nice to meet you mate, and thanks again for the drink at the pitstop :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: thedesigntailor on 24, January, 2012 - 15:14:22
Get some photos up Steve!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: steve_1360 on 24, January, 2012 - 20:30:59
I'll put some pictures up soon, after I take some in daylight.
Got the pod working today ;D , had to replace R1 in the control box.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MikeDX on 24, January, 2012 - 21:01:12
I'll put some pictures up soon, after I take some in daylight.
Got the pod working today ;D , had to replace R1 in the control box.

GOOD MAN!

That has made my day hearing that Steve :) Was really hoping it was something daft.

Glad it was R1 and not the loom!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: frankev on 28, February, 2012 - 18:06:10
I can only find this one - currently £300 with 6 days left.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980s-SINCLAIR-C5-RARE-FULLY-WORKING-GOOD-CONDITION-ELECTRIC-CAR-BIKE-VELO-N-R-/140677132189?pt=UK_Collectables_OtherTransportation_RL&hash=item20c102af9d#ht_1277wt_1413
It was sold for 530 british pounds! No atributes, not out of a box. And if I look sharp the wheels on the back don't have original caps.
Wow, maybe I should offer my Old C5's over there. But then, last year, a C5 was sold with only one mirror through the American E-Bay.
They asked $6000,- for this rare showcase of British engineering. Finally was sold for $3600,-
Karl, should we take a look over-there?

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lancealot on 28, February, 2012 - 19:22:50
Crazy lot those Yanks.................................

Lance
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Karl on 28, February, 2012 - 21:20:49
Frank - I dont think my 4x4 and trailer would be up for a trip to the USA, even with the donkey of doom  ;D

I was surprised to see the £530 sale price for the other one , especially with a pod fault etc. Just goes to show how much Ebay varies  :o

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: frankev on 29, February, 2012 - 08:27:33
Frank - I dont think my 4x4 and trailer would be up for a trip to the USA, even with the donkey of doom  ;D

Come on Karl, don't be so negative. As I can remember your donkey of doom is made of wood, wood floats!
Just put your trailer on a zodiac, feed the donkey and lets go. Would be an great adventure to tell your grandchildren.
 ;)

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kamilb1998 on 29, February, 2012 - 17:46:31
Somehow missed this thread before.

Great to hear you got it running & welcome to the forum!

P.S. Post some piccies :D
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lancealot on 29, February, 2012 - 19:17:09
I have a few cousins in different parts of USA and Canada. May look into selling C5 there.................................

Lance