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[bramz7]

Still up in Scotland, but took a break from visiting the hospital today to visit Blairgowrie as it's the biggest town round here that isn't a tourist trap or Perth. 

Decided to go back to Aberfeldy via Pitlochry, so A93 and then A924. Wow. Stunning driving roads despite the water. The latter was more or less dead the entire way from Bridge of Cally, and it was amazing. The Alfa didn't feel under any pressure at all, despite the rear suspension wobble, the precise handling and throttle response made my afternoon really. I should have taken better photos further up the road but there wasn't really any pull in places. 

[clayts450]

Streetwise trying its best to pop its top hose and subsequently cause kettling. Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers

[wuvvum]

Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down?

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Yeah defo, or you could buy a silicone hose angle bit and joiner of some sort and 'make a new end for it'

[Ghosty]

Does anyone localish to me have Lexia/Peugeot Planet 2000? I apparently need it to reprogram my 306's remote locking. 

[eddyramrod]

Wife spotted this online this afternoon and bought it for my birthday (which is in April)...

https://www.buyagift.co.uk/driving-experiences/three-mile-superhero-driving-blast-br-10271014.aspx?cm_mmc=google-_--_--_-&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=382204226520&pkw=&pmt=&pg=10271014&slid=&pgrid=78722208875&ptaid=pla-350538906471&SIDIM=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxom0q6Wf5gIVSLTtCh1SzgMFEAYYASABEgKeVfD_BwE

Drive The Batmobile!  Not the original but a replica, presumably by Fiberglass Freaks who seem to be knocking them out at a fair rate.  Good enough for me though!  This car is a defining icon from my childhood.  The only thing that could beat it is Thunderbird 2.

 

She's literally made my Christmas.

[320touring]

I heard they were Robin bastards;)

 

That's an ace present!

[clayts450]

3 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down?

Consensus seems to be it'll be fine for a temporary fix but not a permanent one. 

[egg]

4 hours ago, clayts450 said:

Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers

Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers?

[Bren]

Did the gearbox oil in the passat again. What was drained was only a few weeks old - no longer clear - honey colour.

New (better) oil went in. Not driven it yet but wife reckons it is better.

And I have seen a vectra estate for sale not far from me.....

[stuboy]

7 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

I've just got photos done for my passport renewal, all that seems to be missing from them is a convict number lol

my driving licence kooks like release papers from parkhurst

[clayts450]

1 hour ago, egg said:

Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers?

Just waiting for Rimmers to come back to me, as it could be one of two - I've bunged them the VIN so they can confirm for definite.

[Floatylight]

Today I have mostly be driving a Gurt big van Movano high roof, LWB, goes well to be fair (2.3 BiTurbo) up to the hard limiter at 68...

Also paid some blokes £10 to wash it.

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[wuvvum]

2 hours ago, Bren said:

And I have seen a vectra estate for sale not far from me.....

I would have thought that you'd scratched that itch pretty definitively...

[Bren]

10 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

I would have thought that you'd scratched that itch pretty definitively...

It's sold - must have been a good 'un. When you are not spending much beggars can't be choosers.

[paulplom]

I drove an nearly new '02 iveco back in the day. The gearbox then was terrible. Very random whether you got the gear you were going for. All in all it was very cheap and agricultural. I had a 2004 ducato at the time and it was leagues ahead.

[loserone]

10 hours ago, Ghosty said:

Does anyone localish to me have Lexia/Peugeot Planet 2000? I apparently need it to reprogram my 306's remote locking. 

@davehedgehog31 has just bought one because he's an outstanding winner with a large Peugeot saloon*, time to get up to a scotoshite meet?

 

*Also, broken.

[barefoot]

Woooo Hooooooo.

Rover 75 passes MOT test Shock - Horror!

[BorniteIdentity]

Took the Sierra to work this morning in a bid to cheer myself up.  I've got a wet arse (unsure whether it's a leak or just damp) and it was a bit reluctant to start.  Still zero heating so that needs attention, and the clutch continues to slip.

Still - the sight of that nose poking out in the car park cheered me up no end!

 

[Bren]

I have driven the passat - the gearchange is much better. Given how weak these boxes are if you own one this is definately worth doing.

[Eyersey1234]

Passport renewal sent off, nearly £100 with the check and send. Fuck me they know how to charge lol. 

[wuvvum]

I'm going to have to renew my passport if & when Br*xit happens.  It isn't cheap these days.

[BorniteIdentity]

24 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

I'm going to have to renew my passport if & when Br*xit happens.  It isn't cheap these days.

But you will likely get a blue covered one

[LabRat]

So I traded in the broken Ssangyong, feel free to laugh at my madness. In my defense it was £1500 after the trade and ive always fancied a go in one...

[clayts450]

The ShiteLord giveth....

two new front tyres (Toyo Proxes) for less than a ton (just) from local indie tyre place - no more slippy/slidey from Chinese ditchfinders

and He taketh away:

cunt damage, only just noticed it .

[clayts450]

44 minutes ago, LabRat said:

So I traded in the broken Ssangyong, feel free to laugh at my madness. In my defense it was £1500 after the trade and ive always fancied a go in one...

Is that the dizzla for extra obsolescence ?

ETA: Nope, it's a petrol - good buy

[Supernaut]

[jumpingjehovahs]

Took the Sierra to work this morning in a bid to cheer myself up.  I've got a wet arse (unsure whether it's a leak or just damp) and it was a bit reluctant to start.  Still zero heating so that needs attention, and the clutch continues to slip.
Still - the sight of that nose poking out in the car park cheered me up no end!
 

Took this for the Lazy Spotters Thread, but this makes more sense. I’m starting to think we must work in the same place!


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[Supernaut]

Got home about an hour ago.

The van I now have for the foreseeable future is a 69 reg Iveco Daily. When I left Stoke earlier it had 323 miles on the clock.

It's now got over 700 and a generous coating of road grime.

 

Short review: Cruise control and DAB radio are good. Suspension on the driver's seat also good. However it's fucking massive, loses speed on some hills, and why does it need a flat-bottomed steering wheel?

The pies from Tebay were good.

[loserone]

Winner