BorniteIdentity Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 So glad you're back in the game. It's like the good old days. Oh - and has the radio done that thing when you go to turn it down, but instead it keeps getting louder until your ears are crying with blood? It's top keks. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 So glad you're back in the game. It's like the good old days. Oh - and has the radio done that thing when you go to turn it down, but instead it keeps getting louder until your ears are crying with blood? It's top keks. Not yet man, but thanks for the warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (ps - trick is to spin the volume dial quickly down) I hope you love it, and it makes you happy. I'd be surprised if there's anything malicious with that idle, as it was absolutely bloody perfect before I asked the garage to look at the response-less accelerator. It was MEGA fast when I got it back, and it always felt like it was running away from you whilst at red lights etc. I wound it back a bit, but maybe it needs to go further. DUNNO. I know it was January, but I'm taking it very personally as to how NOBODY wanted it from me - and EVERYBODY wanted it from SRi05. Maybe it was just a shit time of the year, maybe I'm just a wanker. (to save a certain member on here the job - I'll just say it myself. I'm a wanker). Happy motoring. alf892, DeeJay, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Glad you made it home safe, cheers for the interesting bottle of POLAND VODKA. The car has always done that rev thing, I only ever used drive and the footbrake so it never bothered me. It done it intermittently, would go to 2k revs and then calm down. Also, as always when I move a car on I've made an arse of the v5, hit me with a PM tomorrow or whenever with the ref number on it so I can let the doovla know. Or if you want you can run up some SPEEDING TICKETZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I had a w202 C180 in that colour about 10 years ago. It was a lovely car, although a bit underpowered. Nice relaxing drive though.Hope it serves you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 These are a relaxing place to be, which is as it should be given they gather pace sedately. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What's the update on the idle, Billy?He buys shit cars and live far from w2 The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What's the update on the idle, Billy? Yeah, and does it get Hot In The City? barefoot and somewhatfoolish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 After a bit of local culinary mediocrity and a quick look around each others cars, we hit the road and pointed southways. 20180307_160059.jpg 20180307_163623.jpg Everyone needs a wee stop once in a while, but only Pro's demand a WOOLARD STOP. 20180307_164554.jpg 20180307_164605.jpg Canny charriats. 20180307_164519.jpg The Merc kept up with the MODERN MONSTER well enough. I really like this green machine. Its got its faults and the throttle cable/idling issues want looked at but its just got so much character. Thouroughly enjoyed collecting it and running it down the hill. Cant knock the levels of comfort and the spec. The sound system/tape player sounds remarkably good, far better than I had any right to expect. Even the coathanger puts an excellent shift in as a radio ariel. Visibility is cracking, and its a nice simple, easy car to enjoy. https://youtu.be/7CO6XVqWU4w Many thanks to SRi05 and LoserOne for helping to put together a great day out. 20180307_185304.jpg Just made it home. Only 11 hours and 344 miles for this collection. I must be getting auld.Is that the Scooby Kinkersaab was selling? Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yup. Now LoserOnes. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I am a man of means. Of slender means. Let us begin. Compitence level: quarter of one spanner. Trademark ariel now mounted with increased levels of stability and security. privatewire, Tickman, The Moog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I say S Class twice, but I meant C Class twice. CGSB and fatharris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Plan B. Duck tape proposed and carried. CGSB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Whomst ever it was that patched this seat, was a genius (looking at you BourniteIdentity).Not only is it seemless and invisible, but it also upgrages the spec to PARTIAL LEATHER ENTERIOR. somewhatfoolish, The Moog, Cavcraft and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 . The car grows on me every time Im near it. Like that moss that grows on the back of sloths. Lacquer Peel, The Moog, loserone and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I won't lie, I was devastated when I found there wasn't actually a first aid kit in there. Dat button that drops the headrests though, oh yes oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I won't lie, I was devastated when I found there wasn't actually a first aid kit in there. Dat button that drops the headrests though, oh yesThe sniper button?Its class isnt it? Always raises a smile. Or makes back seat passengers shit themselves. SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I don't actually know what purpose it serves, it's one of the more peculiar gadgets I've come across in a motor. Cool as fuck though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Its literally to drop the headrests so you can see better for reversing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 See I kinda gathered that, but you can see perfectly fine with them up anyway. Classic Merc overengineeringness at play Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Maybe germans are all too small to see over them. Might be a real and pressing problem over there. Though I reckon youre right on the money. rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yeah, and does it get Hot In The City?But there' be lots of mony mony if it does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I don't actually know what purpose it servesIt causes great amusement to other passengers when a rear seat passenger doses off and you press it SierraMikeHotel and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Plan B. Duck tape proposed and carried. Can i just point out - the still of the First Aid box there........ I see the eyes of the dreaded car demon fukksakethisworkdyezterdaeubaztardfukkinthing - otherwise known as the demon of autoshite. The SAAB is silver, I have adopted the colour coded version of said first aid tape as I is posher - I moved out of the NE a long way back dontyano! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Well gang, update for anyone wondering about Mercedes Benz cars of this vintage on Classic insurance: The lovely staff at Peter Best will do classic limited miles if youre in the owners club. My quote was highly reasonable and greatly affordable. Winner! Now. Can anyone in the Owners Club lend me their membership number? barefoot, CGSB and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 £43! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 To add - I'm sure one clqssic insurer i used in the past had a check that the number matched the name in the OC register .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 To add - I'm sure one clqssic insurer i used in the past had a check that the number matched the name in the OC register ..Best do it the hard way then. Watch it be £75 to join the OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 £43!Well, £200ish. A grand anywhere else though. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 The old bus has been pressed straight into service as the dailly driver for the OH. So far its been smooth like good gravy. Today was the first time Ive really had the car to myself so I gave it a good clean and ran it down the coast for some fresh air. Looks canny in good light. RobT, Fat_Pirate, Stanky and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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