phil_lihp Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just incredible. 37 mins in is where the really exciting bit starts as the boosters come back down. Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Be sure to remind present the car to him of this on his 18th birthday. The Moog, vulgalour and Tadhg Tiogar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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! Tadhg Tiogar, chodweaver, vulgalour and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Bastarding - flat-fucking-sodding-tyre-locking-wheelnut-no-bloody-key-for-it shenanigans......... when I get back tonight. I may work* latebinning mine soon as get 4 bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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? mjrose78, Mally, blakey79 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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 Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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! Sigmund Fraud, The Moog, stuboy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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 Sent from my F3211 using TapatalkI 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. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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 Sent from my F3211 using TapatalkWould a Poojoe Expert Teepee fit a motorbike in with the seats out/folded up? Must be close to having enough room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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 Sent from my F3211 using TapatalkGrand Voyager. (Sorry, but you did ask.) Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk fraser.innes.3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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. Cavcraft, They_all_do_that_sir and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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 chodweaver and DodgeRover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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 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 Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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.... Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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 DeeJay, alcyonecorporation, BorniteIdentity and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 It had quite an impressive handbrake by the looks of things. DeeJay, alf892, Craig the Princess and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 That Ford Tourneo looks like a useful tool actually, I could get to grips with one of those, defo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 About 3 months ago i given a new air filter ages ago for a ford galaxy was gonna just use it at work for the company cars, but decided id use it actually on my daddy bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 had van version.. felt like gonna fall over on cornersThe 2.0 Serena was fitted with independent rear suspension unlike the van. I had a Vanette for a while, I thought it was quite sure footed despite the 185R14 remoulds. xtriple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Liked my LDV Cub2.3 diesel which loved the veg once the leak off pipes were replacedWent everywhere at 60 max,empty or loaded to the roofHad to replace the rear crosmember for its last mot with me,then the Mrs sold it to a desperate builder who's Transit had died and needed a van there and thenMade a few quid too Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Today, all I've done is drive the Lexus to Southampton while listening to 6 Music. Had to stop the battery from escaping before I left. All fine. Sigmund Fraud, They_all_do_that_sir and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Aldi are selling this stuff for £1.99 https://www.liquidleather.com/car-care-c36 They has the rainx type stuff, shampoo and the interior cleaner i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Im a fan of flaps ( sniggers ) so fitted set to the daddy wagon, also hammered the bottom edge of the sills where some baboon had jacked it up and painted it satin black. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Yes rear suspension was quite interesting: I 'think' it had a rear spring made out of something exotic (plastic?) Handled fine and with no load and no rear seats (8 seater) it was quite sprightly and could be thrown around happily. I'd have another even though everyone says they are utter crap. Also 'think' it was a twin cam motor, certainly had some guts and not horrendeous on fuel (petrol). In fairness to my lack of sure knowledge, it was sold a few years ago now and I didn;t take that much notice of it when it was parked outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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