Split_Pin Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 When my mate Alan did the discs on my Astra he had a star shaped punch that he battered f**k out of before trying to turn that screw, brute force and ignorance there! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 When my mate Alan did the discs on my Astra he had a star shaped punch that he battered f**k out of before trying to turn that screw, brute force and ignorance there!I'll just drill them out if needs be. same story with the old e30s- almost every one in the history of ever is stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianRetro Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Yes, but you just smash the discs off an E30 with a big hammer and turn the remains of the screw out with Mole grips. Does that not work on a Vectra? 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Yes, but you just smash the discs off an E30 with a big hammer and turn the remains of the screw out with Mole grips. Does that not work on a Vectra?Not when its yer only working car and you need it tomorrow:) Its one for when I can be bothered and have a spare day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Had this up at Crail today.. Its about as exciting as watching the Great British Sewing Bee.. Best run of the day was a 17.5, about 82 mph terminal Have a vid of the first run The Moog and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I really hope those are two pictures of the same car, and you've been busy with the spanners. DeeJay, chaseracer and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Is that slower than the Octavia was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Neve mind the modified Skoda, 17.5 is slower than £8CAR was! The Moog and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Neve mind the modified Skoda, 17.5 is slower than £8CAR was!AVAS;) its quieter too! Octavia was 18 dead when stock and 16.8 once tuned. its the fastest stock car I've ever taken to Crail, and likely the most boring. pug 205 driving has highlighted its failings loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Buncefield was quieter than £8CAR. chaseracer and Pillock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 This has temporarily shifted to be the burd's daily, as her Clio 172 needs knocking into shape for an MOT. so, out with the e30 316 auto for my commute. first day in, on the way home: which neccesitated the adoption of a #swampcooler exhaust.. and proves why you should only buy touring e30s:) that said it sounded great!https://youtu.be/NkAKaNTHVgU Coprolalia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 This is still in daily service - having passed 7k miles in our ownership. All it has had are some pads and 2 tyres at the front. I have front discs to fit, but not had the time yet, and rear pads will need doing soon Currently stands me at 18p a mile including servicing/parts and purchase (but excluding tax and insurance) once you factor in my expenses when I was using it for work, it drops to 13p per mile. pretty damn good. Should tip over 100k miles this week It's still the burd's beater, and seems to take it in its stride. Seems to have a bit of a fondness for oil - but that seems to be an "they all do that, sir" problem with this 2.2 lump. All in all, a bargain, reliable way to motor in relative comfort - so much so, it got its 2nd wash tonight, and even had wax applied! Skizzer, Jim Bell, beko1987 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Vauxhall success story? This place is similar to how it used to be. 320touring, DeeJay, Craig the Princess and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Vauxhall success story? This place is similar to how it used to be. I think it's difficult to lose at £150 for the car:) Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 That looks like it would go round Knockhill really well... The Moog, 320touring and cort16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 That looks like it would go round Knockhill really well... You'd need to help me get the Clio back up and running furra burd! as couldn't afford to damage this when its responsible for getting her to the ole wage earner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 You'd need to help me get the Clio back up and running furra burd! as couldn't afford to damage this when its responsible for getting her to the ole wage earnerSee I'm pretty drunk right now so what I took from that was something about ragging a Clio round Knockhill. And something about your burd. So win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 See I'm pretty drunk right now so what I took from that was something about ragging a Clio round Knockhill. And something about your burd. So win win. Heh, I'll keep the Clio, thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 It appears that Neil has left the forum and someone else is using his username, making spurious posts about polishing cars. Re the Clio: There appears to be an ongoing 'joke' between the commentators* at Knockhill about the number of Clios on track at any one time. Must mean they're good! *insufferable gobshites. dome and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Aye I think you'll not go far wrong with a Clio 172/82 as they're pretty capable wee cars. Hence I'm looking at MGs. 320touring and rainagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Aye I think you'll not go far wrong with a Clio 172/82 as they're pretty capable wee cars. Hence I'm looking at MGs. You are a sick puppy! and I say that as a Vectra owner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Today this had a small excursion onto some grass, as it had nice wee spin whilst the burd was practicing her John Cleland impression. Luckily no damage to burd/car or anyone or anything else. Even got it jetwashed so wheels are cleanest they have ever been jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 oldcars, 320touring, dome and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Image (17).jpgThe burd found that witty enough to merit a "tut":) dome and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Bollocks I forgot to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Split_Pin Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Bit scary nevertheless! Glad everyone is ok. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Image (17).jpgExperience the prodigious understeer. It looks lovely though polished in that colour. Top bombing there. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 The understeer was tamed with continental winters.. but aye its no much of a hauneler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 They still look sexy these Vectras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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