Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[richardmorris]

4 minutes ago, RichardK said:

Holy shit they exist

This one does. I’ve not seen another yet other than the brand new unregistered orange one I test drove. So far it’s rarer than the merc coupe, of which there were three others locally.

[richardmorris]

Forgot to offer @quicksilver and @Slowsilver a merry Christmas before they left. @Slowsilveralso came up with a cracking idea (gromit) for An app. HayEwe - hay on demand for the sheep on the go. And no he hadn’t been drinking ( just inhaling chocolate nibbles).

[Six-cylinder]

I have been out in my 156 today, there is nothing like spinning up that petrol 2.5 V6 6 speed manual

[hairnet]

pervert

[wuvvum]

I remember pulling out of Leigh Delamere services onto the M4 on the way back from picking it up - nailing it from 30 to 70* in third gear it sounded absolutely glorious.

[HMC]

We have @bramz7 to thank for adding to the forum. Sounds sensational, and with the ultimate colour combo IMO

My work was limited to new wood rim Alfa wheel and gear knob.

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, wuvvum said:

I remember pulling out of Leigh Delamere

*shudder

[TheOtherStu]

2 hours ago, wuvvum said:

I remember pulling out of Leigh Delamere services onto the M4 on the way back from picking it up - nailing it from 30 to 70* in third gear it sounded absolutely glorious.

I remember doing about 130 on the Autobahn some years ago, hitting the limiter on the 75 V6 and a 3.2 came absolutely screaming up behind me. Always fancied one ever since.

[Six-cylinder]

Sorry, yes sorry to the shiter who I asked to exercise my BMW 735iSE at the FoD which promptly suffered brake failure!

Today I collected it repaired and it turns out a rear brake pipe has rusted at a point where a metal clip held it in place. It now has a fresh MOT. We have had it 14 years now and it was a pleasure to drive it again.

[Crackers]

55 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Sorry, yes sorry to the shiter who I asked to exercise my BMW 735iSE at the FoD which promptly suffered brake failure!

His Land Cruiser may have broken air conditioning but I bet it's got brakes.  

[richardmorris]

5 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

Sorry, yes sorry to the shiter who I asked to exercise my BMW 735iSE at the FoD which promptly suffered brake failure!

Today I collected it repaired and it turns out a rear brake pipe has rusted at a point where a metal clip held it in place. It now has a fresh MOT. We have had it 14 years now and it was a pleasure to drive it again.

It’s like a mobile worther’s original .

[hairnet]

woaft

[Six-cylinder]

Now you see them, now you don't!

Thanks @Zelandethand @Slowsilver Both expert wheel men if you need a job done!

[hairnet]

How built is the mansion sorry shed now

[High Jetter]

Any parked with the batteries at the wrong end for jump starting?

[Zelandeth]

It's really nice seeing the Activa getting tucked away safely for the winter.  Just something I could never offer the car.

It occurred me when following it today that I'd never actually *seen* the Activa script in the high level brake light illuminated, despite having owned the car for however many years it was!

Still uncanny watching it go round corners though!  Probably stranger to see in a following car rather than when you're in it, as you're honestly not aware of the system doing its thing other than the car just sticking to the road unfeasibly well and being able to change direction faster than electricity.

The Beemer is really nice actually.  Don't think I'd ever driven a 7-series of that era before.  I liked it a lot more than I expected.  Really interesting comparing it to Mercedes products of the same era, while there are a lot of superficial similarities the character of the cars is totally different.  BMW is far more direct, obviously being aimed at someone who wanted a luxury car but who actually enjoys the act of driving.  Whereas Mercedes are much more about just wafting effortlessly between your origin and destination.  Steering is the most dramatically different thing really, Mercedes it's a ship's tiller basically...very little feedback or effort required.  Whereas in the BMW it's a bit heavier and has vastly more feedback.  I'd happily take either for a long drive, but if it was down a twisty road the BMW definitely would be the more fun car to drive.

[Longbridge Apologist]

Next time movement help is needed, could one volunteer for the Activa? 😍

[Six-cylinder]

When you can't get to Manchester, then Manchester comes to you!

[Six-cylinder]

The FoD Barn is progressing.

[brownnova]

On 16/12/2021 at 14:41, Six-cylinder said:

Sorry, yes sorry to the shiter who I asked to exercise my BMW 735iSE at the FoD which promptly suffered brake failure!

Today I collected it repaired and it turns out a rear brake pipe has rusted at a point where a metal clip held it in place. It now has a fresh MOT. We have had it 14 years now and it was a pleasure to drive it again.

Oh that was @AnthonyG and me!

Knew something was very wrong! But very glad it’s fixed now, it’s a lovely thing to drive! 

[Six-cylinder]

Weird world, I can't get Film 4 at home on my PC yet I can get it in the car!

[hairnet]

Flash bugga

Ps he insisted on dessert 🤣

[beko1987]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

The FoD Barn is progressing.

Once it's watertight it should progress nice and quickly! 

[Snake Charmer]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

The FoD Barn is progressing.

I have to keep telling myself I'm not jealous. 

 

[AxWomble]

29 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

I have to keep telling myself I'm not jealous. 

 

I'm just jealous, I can't even hide it from myself 😂

[Dick Cheeseburger]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

The FoD Barn is progressing.

Nice work. How will you park cars on the overflow mezzanine floor? 😉

Just a thought...

 

[mitsisigma01]

Get the planning application in for an extension.... about 10,000 square feet should be enough ...for now !!!

[wuvvum]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

When you can't get to Manchester, then Manchester comes to you!

 

Has nobody ever told wor Hairnet that it is bad manners for a gentleman to wear a hat in the house?

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

Weird world, I can't get Film 4 at home on my PC yet I can get it in the car!

Nice to see you watch tv while you wait for the aa

[hairnet]

1 minute ago, wuvvum said:

Has nobody ever told wor Hairnet that it is bad manners for a gentleman to wear a hat in the house?

Not t my hat not my house it was cold fek off Dave