Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[Talbot]

Worth noting that the car was running with about 1/3 of an exhust system at that point, so the slightly spluttery nature of the engine running on 2-year old petrol was significantly accentuated.

After driving it a few hundred meters, it did clear up somewhat.  Still needs MOAR exhaust pipeage.

[dollywobbler]

14 hours ago, Heidel_Kakao said:

If you could drop them at the FOD that would be great. I won't actually be able to attend this one as I am due to be at the Retro Rides Weekender at Goodwood (with Cedric ) from Friday till Monday but I would be able to swing by the FOD on Monday the 31st on the way home to pick up the bits.

Just to confirm, the Weekender is the 29th/30th May, not this weekend coming.

[Six-cylinder]

30 minutes ago, dollywobbler said:

Just to confirm, the Weekender is the 29th/30th May, not this weekend coming.

We are talking about this weekend at the moment 1st, 2nd and 3rd May. I have not yet had any conformations but can do any or all days.

The end of May bank holiday will become a possibility when I have seen a weather forecast in a couple of weeks.  

[AnthonyG]

I might pop along Sunday or Monday. Need to work out which day I am visiting my folks and then I can make a plan.

[Ghosty]

FoD's a bit far for me in the current climate (especially as I'm fast running out of money thanks to no job), but I hope to visit later in the year. 

[Heidel_Kakao]

On 25/04/2021 at 21:42, Six-cylinder said:

Next weekend, 1st, 2nd and 3rd May.

I am currently due to be working but have just put in a leave request so assuming it gets approved I shall be in attendance. 

[dozeydustman]

I’m on duty phone this week until 9am Monday and with a holiday (hopefully) going ahead in June I’m going to keep my socialising to a minimum until I know whether or not I can travel.

[quicksilver]

My mate Johnathan (beardedwazza) is keen to come again so he'll be tagging along with us on Sunday if that's okay.

[Heidel_Kakao]

14 hours ago, Heidel_Kakao said:

I am currently due to be working but have just put in a leave request so assuming it gets approved I shall be in attendance. 

And leave has been approved 👌See you all Saturday.

[richardmorris]

Sorry, can’t make it. Support bubble visiting me at some point over the weekend and I also need to work. 

[Talbot]

On 4/26/2021 at 11:34 AM, Six-cylinder said:

It's quite odd to think that there's only 17 years between these two cars.  That's less than there is between a 53 plate car and now.

[Six-cylinder]

37 minutes ago, Talbot said:

It's quite odd to think that there's only 17 years between these two cars.  That's less than there is between a 53 plate car and now.

Then a 1993 XJ6 has a family look to a 1976 car.

[Mr Livered]

I’d love to come and meet some shiters but it won’t be possible this time. It’s a long way from where I live in Devon, though annoyingly I need to be in East Claydon during the week after. Some things just don’t _quite_ work out..

[Six-cylinder]

6 hours ago, Mr Livered said:

I’d love to come and meet some shiters but it won’t be possible this time. It’s a long way from where I live in Devon, though annoyingly I need to be in East Claydon during the week after. Some things just don’t _quite_ work out..

That is only 6 miles from us if you would like to call in for a  cup of tea in the garden you would be most welcome.

[bobdisk]

See you all Saturday (I hope ) 

[RobT]

Sorry, I probably won't be able to make it after all (although I'd neglected to confirm a day anyway).  Got an ill pet to look after.  Not entirely sure she'll last the weekend, so I might need some car therapy come Monday...

[Six-cylinder]

Forecast now says rain Monday, but Saturday and Sunday look good.

[Floatylight]

@chaseracerand I will be down on Sunday!

[wuvvum]

Probably not going to make it this time around - tomorrow is Swift fixing day and Sunday the C2 is being collected.

[chaseracer]

2 hours ago, Floatylight said:

@chaseracerand I will be down on Sunday!

With @hairnet, probably!

(Sorry, everyone...) 😉

[hairnet]

4 minutes ago, chaseracer said:

With @hairnet, probably!

(Sorry, everyone...) 😉

[AnthonyG]

Look’s like Sunday’s a plan then. If the weather stays nice I will endeavour to come in the MX5. 

If there are lots of moody-looking grey clouds on Sunday morning I reserve the right to attend in the Jaguar. 

[Talbot]

I shall be there too.  Likely with a welder, a grinder and  a dose of "attack the carlton".

[chaseracer]

12 minutes ago, Talbot said:

I shall be there too.  Likely with a welder, a grinder and  a dose of "attack the carlton".

Happy to assist*... 😁

[Talbot]

10 hours ago, chaseracer said:

Happy to assist*... 😁

[hairnet]

[Talbot]

Is anyone planning to tent it overnight at any point, or is it still a bit cold for those kind of shenanigans?

[Mrs6C]

5 minutes ago, Talbot said:

Is anyone planning to tent it overnight at any point, or is it still a bit cold for those kind of shenanigans?

The forecast is a low of 2C overnight today and 4C overnight tomorrow. That sounds a little chilly for a tent, but perhaps for seasoned campers it is just fine! We do have the big fire lantern and plenty of firewood for evening gatheirngs.

[Six-cylinder]

I came into the FoD this morning and knew a shiter was already here because there was a tatty Carlton in the yard. Then I remembered it was mine! 

[chaseracer]

The JAAAAAAAAAAAAG's working again!