Tamworthbay Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 it roffled on Wednesday! Ah fuck, I have had my Mum with us all week after being discharged from hospital so have only been on a minute or two here and there. Managed to completely miss that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Woooling it 'ard. Proud* new owner. And away up the road. Clutch sounded a bit slippy as the car disappeared into the distance. Don't remember it being that bad so Shaft or Loser1 broke it. Lovely to meet you Tickman, always great to see another lovely shitter. Give me two rings when you get home so we know you're safe. Tickman, 320touring, dome and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 he'll be passing trackscotland on the way home - I wonder if he may sneak in for a few cheeky laps ? loserone and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 So jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Only two rings? That's stingy...or does it go to voicemail at that point? Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Fuel stop at Berwick. Slippy clutch can be driven round at the moment. I find it comfortable and it corners very well. It can allegedly sit at 85 I believe.The biggest issue I had was the bloody radio only playing utter shit but that might not be the radios fault. More after dinner. Skizzer, Rocket88, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Just as you were driving off I had that gut wrenching of watching the back of a pretty car with some very nice characteristics leaving. Then we heard the engine rev as the clutch slipped in second, and I felt terrible Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Oh, Jim, it was like that when I got my mitts on it. Must have been Schaefft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Dinner and a beverage consumed. Massive thanks to Jim Bell for not only: supplying the car for the Roffle, supplying snacks for the trip home, fitting an emergency set of mats to the 19 before it left,Most importantly picking me up at the station in the yellow supercharged Merc and letting me have a shot, it is quite nice! LoserOne also had input as he washed it I did the socially awkward 'right I should go now' thing but stayed and have a good catch up. A quick pic was deemed necessary when I headed back to the car after a comfort break. dome, danthecapriman, stereotype and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Bah, I didn't wash it, that was my two year old. Thanks to Jim for letting me have a go, and for letting me roffle it. Was nice to have a bit of craic too, I hope Chuck enjoys her eggs and you get to enjoy the car properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 So what is it like? As has possibly been mentioned the clutch will slip if you attempt too much acceleration. It is a cable clutch so logical diagnosis shall be used at some point over the next week or so.Seat position is just right for me. steering feel is good and it copes very well with the keeping momentum approach used on the way home. I embarrassed a few cars on the way home.The brakes are great, there is no wheel wobble at any speed. It tracks straight and does car very well.There is a drone at speed which I think is the stainless exhaust and wind noise is more noticeable compared to newer cars. In summary,Great day, met another shitter who is great, met up again with another, picked up a car that with a bit of effort could be great. What better way to spend a day. dome, The Moog, stereotype and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Bah, I didn't wash it, that was my two year old. Thanks to Jim for letting me have a go, and for letting me roffle it. Was nice to have a bit of craic too, I hope Chuck enjoys her eggs and you get to enjoy the car properly. Thank Charlie for me, until next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereotype Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I leave for one week and you bring more home! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Jim Bell, The Moog, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 It’s been some time since I’ve seen one of these. Looks a cracker too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 great looking motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I leave for one week and you bring more home! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk I didn't need a lift for this one so it didn't matter stereotype, Jim Bell and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Keep an eye/ear on that drone, these tend to eat wheel bearings from my experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I thought the drone might be the terrible tyres around the alloys but I could be wrong. Personally I'd revert it back to steels as they ride better with them. Good to see it's stayed within the forum. Like every other of my 19s has. If anyone really wants a 19 fix, just come to Spain. Dozens still about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 The drone doesn't sound like a bearing at all, at least for now but I'm open to all possibilities it is willing to throw at me. I find the ride on the alloys perfectly fine, I'm unlikely to change the wheels over unless it coincides with them having to come off for other reasons.It is currently working so I'm not going to try fixing it until it is actually broken. stuboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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