HMC WBOD news

[lesapandre]

Good word that: pragmatic. 

[HMC]

As my current p4 is still immobile, I’ve been living vicariously though past my memories of actually driving rover p4s…

 

 

Fuck you photobucket. that was nice, a slightly shabby 100 that was solid and inspirational. Yes  I regret selling  (ended up with a Merc r107sl that was cool)but tainted with flashbacks to ex wives 

fuck you photobucket and ex wives.

This 110 promised much but was lacking in mechanical integrity and overheated on demand.

And, although not mine, this p4 spotted in London is aesthetically where I will be at   once the thing actually drives

[anonymous user]

I heart P4s. My mother's uncle had one and to me it seemed vast (I wouldn't have been very old at the time) The biggest impression being made by the suicide doors on the back.

[Split_Pin]

I'm glad to see tou have a proper 'motor engineers' place round your way, not just a bunch of wet sponges that can only change a brake pad. Be nice to see the P4 drivable. 

Speaking of Rovers, what news of the 75?

[Minimad5]

Great to see another P4 on here 😎

Must get round to finishing off the welding on mine 

[HMC]

My kids have named it Thor because of the Viking head mascot atop the bonnet. mythological characters both- a p4 that works and a Norse god.

[wuvvum]

20 hours ago, HMC said:

As my current p4 is still immobile, I’ve been living vicariously though past my memories of actually driving rover p4s…

 

 

Fuck you photobucket. that was nice, a slightly shabby 100 that was solid and inspirational. Yes  I regret selling  (ended up with a Merc r107sl that was cool)but tainted with flashbacks to ex wives 

fuck you photobucket and ex wives.

This 110 promised much but was lacking in mechanical integrity and overheated on demand.

And, although not mine, this p4 spotted in London is aesthetically where I will be at   once the thing actually drives

I like that first photo.  It's not often you see a P4 being driven enthusiastically.

[HMC]

This streetwise has, for the token sensible/ modernish fleet presence that it is, not been exactly trouble free. The charging issues are now banished but the recent mot exhaust “advisory” has now developed into full on banger droning.

The back box and middle bit (technical term) were a bit rotten so I had them replaced today. 
 

“Minor” exhaust trouble, with the streetwise (at rear)

[HMC]

I know these are not flavour of the month here, but I have done a buy. Aluminium body FTW

 

[gadgetgricey]

Really loving my A4, so imagine this would be a great steer.

[grogee]

21 minutes ago, HMC said:

I know these are not flavour of the month here, but I have done a buy. Aluminium body FTW

 

W reg for the tax dodge. Excellent work. Looks very handsome. 

[bangernomics]

What’s the dodge?

[gadgetgricey]

Pre 2001 over 1549 cc is £280.

After 2001 on emissions,  but don't know what emissions would be on this one for comparison.

[Inspiral_Mondays]

1 hour ago, HMC said:

I know these are not flavour of the month here, but I have done a buy. Aluminium body FTW

 

I think Audi reached their styling high point in the late 90s. Stylish, tasteful, timeless and no dog-eating grill. This was the time when Audi marketed themselves as the Anti-BMW. How times have changed.

[SmokinWaffle]

How goes the 406? I found a new thermostat and another key for it the other day and sent it over to you in a really tiny box - forgot to tell you. Hope it got to you ok!

[HMC]

I sold the 405 to a local mechanic who was going to work on it (mainly the welding) in his spare time.

[montytom]

Looking good. Not really a fan of german cars but this looks understated and not shouty. What engine does this have? Good luck with it. Love the colour

[Split_Pin]

Ooft that is fit. A MK1 A8 is absolutely top of my bucket list.

[HMC]

1 hour ago, montytom said:

Looking good. Not really a fan of german cars but this looks understated and not shouty. What engine does this have? Good luck with it. Love the colour

It’s the 2.8 and fwd rather than 4wd. With 193bhp it’s nowhere near as rapid as the v8 Quattros but it’s not particularly slow.

[montytom]

1 hour ago, HMC said:

It’s the 2.8 and fwd rather than 4wd. With 193bhp it’s nowhere near as rapid as the v8 Quattros but it’s not particularly slow.

Thats still enough, Nigh on 200bhp is still plenty in the real world. I can see the 2.8 badge now. Was on my phone so couldnt see. still looks a nice car though

[Schaefft]

Another D2 owner, excellent. Without wanting to ruin the party, make sure the gearbox has been serviced and google for "botangs hole" (can't promise all results are sfw). You will thank me later.

[cort16]

The 2.8's are definetely better as front wheel drive I drove a 2.8 Quattro a few years ago and it felt properly slow.

[HMC]

2 hours ago, Schaefft said:

Another D2 owner, excellent. Without wanting to ruin the party, make sure the gearbox has been serviced and google for "botangs hole" (can't promise all results are sfw). You will thank me later.

Yeah the previous owner was on that, thankfully.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

7 hours ago, Schaefft said:

Another D2 owner, excellent. Without wanting to ruin the party, make sure the gearbox has been serviced and google for "botangs hole" (can't promise all results are sfw). You will thank me later.

Wow! Interesting thread! 😎

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7645&page=2

[Fabergé Greggs]

On 12/4/2021 at 12:28 PM, HMC said:

I know these are not flavour of the month here, but I have done a buy. Aluminium body FTW

 

Nice! My old man had a 4.2 Quattro for a little while. I remember it being very big and very fast. Is this just about the last Audi that’s big and fast that could still be owned by a gentleman? 

[hairnet]

9 hours ago, Schaefft said:

 and google for "botangs hole" (can't promise all results are sfw).

that sounds like you should check on someone elses computer

 

[HMC]

Going to view an old jag tomorrow and a fiat. One has 2 cylinders, the other 8.

Could go either way.

[gadgetgricey]

Problem is the Jag is running on 2 cylinders and the Fiat........

[wuvvum]

1 hour ago, gadgetgricey said:

Problem is the Jag is running on 2 cylinders and the Fiat........

...is one of these?

[High Jetter]

Here's hoping.....