Angrydicky Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Completely devoid of snow in Suffolk. The roads are ABSOLUTELY LADEN with bloody salt though. Really must wash the Clio today, it's embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 It's a write off in Basingstoke. Cars abandoned left, right and centre. Roads iced up and packed with snow. Managed to get to the station for work but had to park outside the shops opposite as the road to the station car park is shut. The Audi did okay, but the auto box is a nightmare in these conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Its the sort of thing that someone will whiteroom and ask 10k for and it's probably worth 2k max ( these figures plucked from the air)I don't know what his plans are but will most likely suggest he puts it in a classic auction to get the best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Meanwhile,in chilly Bulgaria..... egg, chadders and Lord Sterling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 There's a BMW under there somewhere. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Busy watching Sky News and BBC24 to see the chaos that the 2" of snow we had overnight has wrought here. Oh, wait...... More building so will probably light the fire and stay in today. drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 There's a BMW under there somewhere.320 in snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 My friend Jan came over at 7.30 to cut my hair. At 8 we were trying to get her VW UP up the slight slope from my parking to the main drive. The traction control fought us the whole time and we couldn’t see a button to turn it off. I just drove past her in the 2cv in 2nd gear, but the UP wouldn’t do it.Eventually some cooking salt and a push got her going. I was tempted to tow it with the 2cv, but the rope wasn’t long enough to get to a non icy bit.I drove to waitrose in the 2cv which is about two miles and saw two crashes. Posed for photos back home. chodweaver, nomiST, paulplom and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Loads man. Loads. Need to get out and start spotting. When my wife goes back to work I'll be whipping out the camera for chod spotting. Already seen an early Sierra ala bASe (though probably not base spec) Cortina, and a Mazda van that doesn't look like its moved for a few years.... Be careful photographing stuff in Turkey..........especially near airports/ military bases etc.......the local plod can get a bit twitchy......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 After a chilly dog walk this morning I thought it's time we found out how good the Olds is in the snow. The drive is steep so best I prepare a runway with David. Must get the snow plough fitted to the Kubota. Hopefully the next photo I post won't be the Olds in the ditch. Meanwhile, here's Murdo Springer, LightBulbFun, Skizzer and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappy Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Managed to get from work in Winchester to Woking last night somehow. By avoiding Basingstoke and then the A31 at Alresford which had succumbed to the snow and collisions, I managed to do it in just over 2 hours going via the A272 and A32. A lot of value in knowing alternative routes! And I also beat my usually reliable Waze route which was trying to send me straight into the Basingstoke black hole! I'd probably still be there now had I done that. Not being experienced in snow I tried to enact what I'd been told by a taxi driver years ago, low revs, as high a gear as possible and try not to brake. I was doing ok, but did almost slide into a Puke at 2mph which was a bit heart in mouth... counting it as valuable experience though. Stanky, richardmorris, drivewaymyway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 After a chilly dog walk this morning 20190202_085759.jpg I thought it's time we found out how good the Olds is in the snow. 20190202_091606.jpg The drive is steep so best I prepare a runway with David. Screenshot_20190202-100927_CamHi.jpgMust get the snow plough fitted to the Kubota. Hopefully the next photo I post won't be the Olds in the ditch. Meanwhile, here's Murdo 20190202_085725.jpg Is that the north side of Glen Prosen in the first pic? Rocket88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Did filter changes on the Range Rover. The HVAC book symbol has now gone! Mind you, those pollen filters were clogged to hell and back. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 In Turkey at the moment with the wife. So far all grin worthy. Managed to get a car sorted through my cousins landlord;20190201_192340.jpgHyundai i30cw Estate 1.6 Diesel. Nice little car, sips fuel and easy to manoeuvre. I like the range of post 2013 Hyundais.Let's take a closer look at this fine machine... Very likeable thing. It's already got 2 identical dents on each wing. The remote central locking no longer works and nor does the central locking on key. Some WD40 was applied to key and lock as the key release was a bit tired and the key lock too (lots of dust here and the car is usually used as a builders/carpenters car) now a bit better. Has original floor mats but drivers is very tired and moves about too much. When braking from higher speeds (40mph+) it pulls to the left and feels wallowy Wanted to hoover it out today but didn't get the go ahead. So a wash and hoover will be on the cards soon. Dirk Diggler, andy18s, holbeck and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 [ Is that the north side of Glen Prosen in the first pic? It is, do you know it well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 What a motley bunch. I'm normally considerate and park two on the road to free up spaces, but not today. HMC, Skizzer, brownnova and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The Olds couldn't get out of the drive. There follows a very boring vid of security cam clips showing me almost have a head on with my 17 year old's polo then failing to exit the drive. Unfortunately, all the action is out of shot. Angrydicky, GrumpiusMaximus, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 It is, do you know it well? Yeah, lol. I was a Kirrie Angling Club member for many years. Spent many happy hours with the motor parked up just along the road in your pic, traipsing down the hill and fishing the Prosen. Had some good salmon out of it over the years! drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Let's take a closer look at this fine machine... 20190202_140525.jpg20190202_140516.jpg20190202_154954.jpg20190202_155412.jpg Very likeable thing. It's already got 2 identical dents on each wing. The remote central locking no longer works. But as a little mover its great. Some WD40 was applied to key and lock as the key release was a bit tired and the key lock too (lots of dust here and the car is usually used as a builders/carpenters car) now a bit better. Wabted to hoover it out today but didn't get the go ahead. So a wash and hoover will be on the cards soon. I had one of these when I holidayed in Scotland 2014 as a hire car. I thought it drove and handled quite nicely, interior felt a bit cheap but I can forgive that being a 'cheaper' brand car. Was a 1.4 IIRC, quite peppy and spacious for a galoot like me. Definite future shite GrumpiusMaximus and Lord Sterling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've just asked someone about a car with a gearbox problem.... This is the reply. I believe it is the diminimizer. It goes in gear fine please translate, eh? Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yeah, lol. I was a Kirrie Angling Club member for many years. Spent many happy hours with the motor parked up just along the road in your pic, traipsing down the hill and fishing the Prosen. Had some good salmon out of it over the years!Did you live locally? I'm in th syndicate that have the opposite bank. Rarely have time for a cast these days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've just asked someone about a car with a gearbox problem.... This is the reply. please translate, eh? jumpingjehovahs, clayts450, Christine and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've just asked someone about a car with a gearbox problem.... This is the reply. please translate, eh?just buy it Skizzer, egg and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 What a motley bunch. 20190202_120418.jpg I'm normally considerate and park two on the road to free up spaces, but not today. What a fleet. I'll take the Cavalier, please. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Did you live locally? I'm in th syndicate that have the opposite bank. Rarely have time for a cast these days though. No, Aberdeen. I'm thinking about re-joining this year as I do miss it. Still fish the Southie though and am a member at Brechin. Best ever fish from the Prosen was a 16lb 2oz bar of silver in the middle of October. It was a beat. That was in 2007. drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The senior moments are getting worse. I wanted to get the brake doseur valve fitted in the Xm which is stored in a friends garage. Thought I'd take the spare battery with me just incase it wouldn't start. I definitely remember putting the multimeter on it to check the voltage on it and the battery plastic caps are on the utility room counter where it was stored. But, its gone, vanished in a poof of smoke. I've searched everywhere for it and it's not exactly bloody small. Obviously the usual place i find lost things, the fridge, is not the guilty culprit this time. I'm completely confuddled by this, how the hell can I misplace a pigging car battery, it's not like I live in a massive house either. Going to check the security cameras later on for clues. Lord Sterling, chodweaver, Six-cylinder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 An Irish knocker just pulled up in a new van and tried to sell me a "silent generator " again...which was probably a just a box of old bricks anyway ...and if it was a generator , it wouldn't go , so obviously it would be silent wouldn't it ? Fuck off .. Springer, chodweaver and chadders 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The senior moments are getting worse. I wanted to get the brake doseur valve fitted in the Xm which is stored in a friends garage. Thought I'd take the spare battery with me just incase it wouldn't start. I definitely remember putting the multimeter on it to check the voltage on it and the battery plastic caps are on the utility room counter where it was stored. But, its gone, vanished in a poof of smoke. I've searched everywhere for it and it's not exactly bloody small. Obviously the usual place i find lost things, the fridge, is not the guilty culprit this time. I'm completely confuddled by this, how the hell can I misplace a pigging car battery, it's not like I live in a massive house either. Going to check the security cameras later on for clues. I can't wait to find out where you lost a car battery, they aren't the easiest thing to misplace. richardmorris and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 An Irish knocker just pulled up in a new van and tried to sell me a "silent generator " again...which was probably a just a box of old bricks anyway ...and if it was a generator , it wouldn't go , so obviously it would be silent wouldn't it ? Fuck off ..I haven’t heard that term before - is it doorstep sellers? spike60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 My friend crashed his Hilux last night, I helped him put it back together*. It's FUCKED. Bumper donor on the right, bonnet and wing donor on the far right. This meets Toyota quality control. The whole front end is twisted and is majorly held together with cable ties but it looks okay* now. The cab steel is so flimsy it is beyond pulling out or repairing, I think it needs a new cab. Luckily with a separate chassis it still drives as it should. Shirley Knott, drum, Springer and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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