The new news 24 thread

[richardmorris]

Was following a Mk2 Renault Clio home today and thought it looked a bit strange as we went around a corner.  On a straight stretch of road it still looked like it was going around a corner.  I guess that's what a crabbing Clio looks like.  Looked a bit of a handful in a straight line, the back end seemed to keep trying to go right as the front was going straight on.  Was pretty hypnotic to watch, I wonder what on earth was wrong with it to cause that?

 

Rear end no longer welded to the body?

[SiC]

Twist beam suspension iirc? Maybe bushes are shot on the back.

[Mally]

Was following a Mk2 Renault Clio home today and thought it looked a bit strange as we went around a corner.  On a straight stretch of road it still looked like it was going around a corner.  I guess that's what a crabbing Clio looks like.  Looked a bit of a handful in a straight line, the back end seemed to keep trying to go right as the front was going straight on.  Was pretty hypnotic to watch, I wonder what on earth was wrong with it to cause that?

 

Have you ever followed the 1100?

[holbeck]

Last week, I had a buyer lined up for my RAV4. He and his wife already had a 5 door and wanted mine - a 3 door, for their daughter.

 

He'd made me an offer that was very fair given that the MOT is relatively short.

 

This has now gone wrong because my 10 year old son has had actual tears at the prospect of the RAV going.

 

I've caved in and promised that it will stay. Great.

[vulgalour]

Be sure to remind him of this on his 18th birthday.

[phil_lihp]

Heads up that the live stream is now up and running

 

Mind blowing that they also intend to land the 3 cores used to launch the rocket - including one on a "droneship" in the middle of the Atlantic.

This live coverage seems like a film to me, so futuristic & polished.

 

The spent boosters landing in perfect sync is so incredible on so many levels, that was amazing to watch.  Only question remaining is what happened to the centre section on the drone ship!

[phil_lihp]

Ahh, that's a shame.  Still, doesn't detract from the whole thing being a colossal achievement.  Also, the small matter of there now being a Tesla roadster orbiting the Earth.

[dollywobbler]

Elon Musk is quite, quite mad. Let's hope he hasn't fitted a giant laser to the Tesla and is now going to hold the world to ransome.

[Skizzer]

Also, the small matter of there now being a Tesla roadster orbiting the Earth.

It’ll be on eBay tomorrow marked as “buyer collects.”

[phil_lihp]

Just incredible.  37 mins in is where the really exciting bit starts as the boosters come back down.

 

[Guest Hooli]

Be sure to remind present the car to him of this on his 18th birthday.

[MorrisItalSLX]

I have discovered a contender for the most giffer repair/bodge award whist trying to replace the Lucas smoke in my headlights:

 

 

Yes, that's a golf tee plugging the pipe between the washer bottle and the headlight washers, no wonder they don't work!

[stuboy]

Whilst baby paul sleeps i nipped out to swap faded plates for some 3d ones and carbon look numberplate surrounds.

 

Got some wheel nut cover, as ugly bolts, but as expected dont fit over locking wheel nut, as there crappy gonna get 4 bolts and bin the lockers.

[stuboy]

Bastarding - flat-fucking-sodding-tyre-locking-wheelnut-no-bloody-key-for-it

shenanigans......... when I get back tonight. I may work* late

binning mine soon as get 4 bolts

[Tadhg Tiogar]

I have discovered a contender for the most giffer repair/bodge award whist trying to replace the Lucas smoke in my headlights:

 

 

Yes, that's a golf tee plugging the pipe between the washer bottle and the headlight washers, no wonder they don't work!

Maybe the previous owner discovered a hole in one?

[They_all_do_that_sir]

I think I want a car that doesn't exist.

 

I'd like a van big enough to carry a motorcycle with room to spare, but also be able to carry 5 people if required. But in people carrying mode it would need to be comfortable and car like. Thus ruling out transits with extra seats.

 

Factory vivaro crew cabs are quite nice inside but the solid bulkhead means not enough length for a motorcycle

 

I detest people carriers. Been there done that and to be honest most of them aren't really big enough to do the motorcycle thing without hassle.

 

I hate to say vw transporters are probably a good shout and they are sort of socially acceptable most places where real vans just aren't. But thankfully they are stupidly expensive for what they are.

 

Nothing I've mentioned thus far would qualify as shite either (read interesting or different)

 

About the only thing I can think of would be a Citroën synergie /pugnot 806

 

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[Bren]

Elon Musk is quite, quite mad. Let's hope he hasn't fitted a giant laser to the Tesla and is now going to hold the world to ransome.

No - if he was mad he would be on here looking for a cheap Rover 75.

[vulgalour]

You could probably fit a small bike in the boot.  A big bike can be accomodated by dropping the roof.  Seats five in comfort.  Problem solved.

 

 

NEXT!

[panhard65]

I think I want a car that doesn't exist.

 

I'd like a van big enough to carry a motorcycle with room to spare, but also be able to carry 5 people if required. But in people carrying mode it would need to be comfortable and car like. Thus ruling out transits with extra seats.

 

Factory vivaro crew cabs are quite nice inside but the solid bulkhead means not enough length for a motorcycle

 

I detest people carriers. Been there done that and to be honest most of them aren't really big enough to do the motorcycle thing without hassle.

 

I hate to say vw transporters are probably a good shout and they are sort of socially acceptable most places where real vans just aren't. But thankfully they are stupidly expensive for what they are.

 

Nothing I've mentioned thus far would qualify as shite either (read interesting or different)

 

About the only thing I can think of would be a Citroën synergie /pugnot 806

 

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I have got an 806 and you can fit a cb125 in the back and I have had loads of mopeds and scooters in there, but it was not easy to get a 125 Peugeot Elyseo in it. I did once get a 750 Honda in there but that was without a fairing and filled the back. Other than that 806's are ace and just go on and on mine hit 255,000 miles today.

[somewhatfoolish]

I think I want a car that doesn't exist.

 

I'd like a van big enough to carry a motorcycle with room to spare, but also be able to carry 5 people if required. But in people carrying mode it would need to be comfortable and car like. Thus ruling out transits with extra seats.

 

Factory vivaro crew cabs are quite nice inside but the solid bulkhead means not enough length for a motorcycle

 

I detest people carriers. Been there done that and to be honest most of them aren't really big enough to do the motorcycle thing without hassle.

 

I hate to say vw transporters are probably a good shout and they are sort of socially acceptable most places where real vans just aren't. But thankfully they are stupidly expensive for what they are.

 

Nothing I've mentioned thus far would qualify as shite either (read interesting or different)

 

About the only thing I can think of would be a Citroën synergie /pugnot 806

 

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Would a Poojoe Expert Teepee fit a motorbike in with the seats out/folded up? Must be close to having enough room.

[Mally]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/peugeot-partner-horizon-tepee-2012-disabled-wheel-chair-lift-ramp-van-5seater/183060438992?hash=item2a9f409fd0:g:e0UAAOSwlzRaetMg

 

I'm assuming the middle seat will fold?

If not there are many variations on the same theme.

[chodweaver]

I think I want a car that doesn't exist.

 

I'd like a van big enough to carry a motorcycle with room to spare, but also be able to carry 5 people if required. But in people carrying mode it would need to be comfortable and car like. Thus ruling out transits with extra seats.

 

Factory vivaro crew cabs are quite nice inside but the solid bulkhead means not enough length for a motorcycle

 

I detest people carriers. Been there done that and to be honest most of them aren't really big enough to do the motorcycle thing without hassle.

 

I hate to say vw transporters are probably a good shout and they are sort of socially acceptable most places where real vans just aren't. But thankfully they are stupidly expensive for what they are.

 

Nothing I've mentioned thus far would qualify as shite either (read interesting or different)

 

About the only thing I can think of would be a Citroën synergie /pugnot 806

 

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Grand Voyager.

 

(Sorry, but you did ask.)

 

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[catsinthewelder]

We have a Ford Tourneo at work.  It is very comfortable with air con, cruise control, heated velour seats etc and with the back row of seats out the boot is huge.  You would definitely get a small bike in but probably not a Harley Dismalson.

 

It's currently for sale but I can't remember how much.

 

 

It has lost the stickers and hubcaps but gained a towbar since I took this.  About 85k on the clock.

[xtriple]

We had a Nissan Serena 2.0 glx (Japanese import) and with the seats out of the back I have had three full size trail bikes in it, at the same time had a trailer on the back with another three!

 

Also had a Honda Blackbird in there when a mate broke down on an MOT (oil filter had rusted through!) and never found anything it couldn't take. Also, it was fun to drive, quiet, fast(ish) and totally reliable even though it got abused constantly and had nothing other than oil changes in about 4 years.

 

It is definitely Autoshite as about desirable as syphallis but bloody good none the less. Oh, bought it for £1200 and sold it 4 years later for .... £1200.

 

 

 

 

 

Even though it had a dent in the rear quarter panel after a trials bike fell on to it, handlebar end first and the rear air con no longer worked... fron A/C still did though

[Ghosty]

What first sprung to mind for me was the Mazda Bongo but they’re hideously expensive.

Would a Previa/Estima do?

[They_all_do_that_sir]

We have a Ford Tourneo at work. It is very comfortable with air con, cruise control, heated velour seats etc and with the back row of seats out the boot is huge. You would definitely get a small bike in but probably not a Harley Dismalson.

 

It's currently for sale but I can't remember how much.

 

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It has lost the stickers and hubcaps but gained a towbar since I took this. About 85k on the clock.

I actually quite like these. I'm not in the market right now just doing my usual pondering......

 

How are these rust wise compared to the van version? They always look a bit tidier

 

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[They_all_do_that_sir]

We had a Nissan Serena 2.0 glx (Japanese import) and with the seats out of the back I have had three full size trail bikes in it, at the same time had a trailer on the back with another three!

 

Also had a Honda Blackbird in there when a mate broke down on an MOT (oil filter had rusted through!) and never found anything it couldn't take. Also, it was fun to drive, quiet, fast(ish) and totally reliable even though it got abused constantly and had nothing other than oil changes in about 4 years.

 

It is definitely Autoshite as about desirable as syphallis but bloody good none the less. Oh, bought it for £1200 and sold it 4 years later for .... £1200.

 

 

 

 

 

Even though it had a dent in the rear quarter panel after a trials bike fell on to it, handlebar end first and the rear air con no longer worked... fron A/C still did though

Serena did cross my mind as essentially a van with windows....

 

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[stuboy]

We had a Nissan Serena 2.0 glx (Japanese import) and with the seats out of the back I have had three full size trail bikes in it, at the same time had a trailer on the back with another three!

 

 

had van version.. felt like gonna fall over on corners

[holbeck]

 

Be sure to remind present the car to him of this on his 18th birthday.

 

 

The reason for the tears was indeed that he had designs on it come his 17th birthday.

[fordperv]

We have a Ford Tourneo at work. It is very comfortable with air con, cruise control, heated velour seats etc and with the back row of seats out the boot is huge. You would definitely get a small bike in but probably not a Harley Dismalson.

 

It's currently for sale but I can't remember how much.

 

265.jpg

 

It has lost the stickers and hubcaps but gained a towbar since I took this. About 85k on the clock.

I used to drive one like that when I worked at the mental hospital, it took a beating it stunk of piss and the brake pad once departed in donnington and drove it to the services with no brakes slowing on the handbrake