vulgalour Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I reckon you solved the wheel mystery, LP, how wonderfully obscure a choice. Checked the new CV boots I bought a while ago against the ones on the car. They look to be the same dimensions where it matters, the new ones just have less ridges than the old ones. I was only planning to replace the boot on the side I need to do the wheel bearing on, unfortunately the boot on the good wheel bearing side has split 3/4 of the way around, fairly recently by the look of it, so I'll have to do both now which is a bit more faff than I wanted. Still, at least I spotted it now rather than having it be an issue at the MoT itself. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealtainn Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Salutations everyone I’m still alive just rather busy as I’ve moved the family full time to Bulgaria, we are just about to come to our 1 year anniversary. I’m splitting time between working in Shetland (to fund it) and being over here working on the house.Still got the Granada in the barn, shipped over a pallet of spares from the UK inc all 4 doors, bonnet & full leather interior. She will be being put into the garage when it’s built and then the barn converted into a huge living room. Got the Transit registered on BG plates (the MoT here is laughable) and now got a Focus CC to run about in.Hope you’ve all been keeping well in my absence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tam, RobT, Crusty Sills and 31 others 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I spent £8 on red stripe and didn't get drunk. mrbenn, Christine, SierraMikeHotel and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Probably for the best, not a pleasant experience by all accounts. Ask a glass of water. Squire_Dawson and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I spent £8 on red stripe and didn't get drunk. I always thought that particular shape of Civic was a pretty cool little car when I was a kid. I remember a really bright red one knocking round the neighbourhood back in the day. Very sharp styling. jumpingjehovahs and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I always thought that particular shape of Civic was a pretty cool little car when I was a kid. I remember a really bright red one knocking round the neighbourhood back in the day. Very sharp styling.In the days when I was Tontops I tried to buy one that has been standing on a mates neighbours drive. I offered £100, he wanted £200. I bid him farewell. About 3 years later the scrap man picked it up from where it had sat. Not sure who lost out really. Probably the car. Broadsword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 In the days when I was TontopsYuss another 'original' member spotted under a different numberplate! Glad you are still around these parts. I recall your avatar was once Beavis and Butthead. Timewaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 In the days when I was Tontops I tried to buy one that has been standing on a mates neighbours drive. I offered £100, he wanted £200. I bid him farewell. About 3 years later the scrap man picked it up from where it had sat. Not sure who lost out really. Probably the car.£500 for a shagged one these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Yuss another 'original' member spotted under a different numberplate! Glad you are still around these parts. I recall your avatar was once Beavis and Butthead.Hu huh huh hu... Yeah.. um.... Butt! Hu huh. Split_Pin and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I spent £185 buying this little sweetie in 2007. Yes, I really did put that graphic on it. I still like it. I should probably have some something about the crusty rear arches, but instead enjoyed many a mile in it, before flogging it while it still had some test on it. Ghosty, Fumbler, mrbenn and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 They do like to rot there. I found evidence of a previous repair to mine that had been left in the spare wheel well, the PO had no clue it was there so made a good haggling point (especially as I'd taken a magnet with me and knew a proper repair had been done). The evidence? The old sill end/rear arch. I keep this to show people with '80s and '90s Hondas and Rovers what the worst grot spot on them is. Broadsword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Mrs Cade has decided she's had enough of shitering and has purchased a Fiat 500L on finance! She has a fine history with shite, highlights include a Fiat Coupe, an Alfa 146 boxer and a 190D. End of an era, and now I have to decide what to do with her wee Daihatsu Charade. I rather like it! Will I turn into Peter Kay if I drive the Fiat anywhere?. Collect it Tuesday seemingly, it's bloody huge! The Vito has gone, longest I've ever owned any vehicle and I really miss it. No more camping for us for the forseeable future, There will forever be a turquoise van shaped hole in my life. puddlethumper, Split_Pin, richardmorris and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The cup holder I bought from a vehicle Dismantlers on eBay for a 1995 vw polo arrived today. No I don’t have a VW, but I do have a plan!Pics to follow, but an x1/9 at last year’s Brooklands meeting had a cut down one between the seats that looked smart and useful. For £10 I thought it worth a try. Jim Bell, Saabnut, mrbenn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Last night my wife informed me that my daughter's yellow Bini Cooper which I paid 425 for a clutch on a month ago is makibg aweful noises at motorway speeds. Apparently she's tried to talk to me but I've fobbed her off. Well that's because I thought it was a bit a back lash because before the clutch went she made me listen to it and it was clearly a bit worn but hey Midlands fucking gearbox circa 2001. Anyway apparently I'm to help buy a replacement car. I'll listen to it again today. I wonder if it's worse after the clutch change. Maybe they did something wrong. Maybe it's not the gearbox. I wondered if I could have the Bini and restore it to an as new state. Get rid of the mx5. Use it at weekends. I wonder if I should sack off the moanega which needs some Work and replace it with a 650i or an Monaro I wonder I wonder.Had a drive. It's worse, but I reckon there's a few miles left in it. I took it to the place that did the clutch and they suggest a second hand gearbox in the next few months will be required. They would charge 250 to fit it. Looking on eBay that looks like another 250 quid for the box. We could bail out on gum tree it or we could go second hand or maybe a refurbed exchange unit? Anyone know a decent supplier of Midlands finest gearbox??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Acclaim blew a rear brake cylinder on the way to work this morning. Bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 What is it with you and Honda brakes? Lacquer Peel and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Mrs Cade has decided she's had enough of shitering and has purchased a Fiat 500L on finance! She has a fine history with shite, highlights include a Fiat Coupe, an Alfa 146 boxer and a 190D. End of an era, and now I have to decide what to do with her wee Daihatsu Charade. I rather like it! Will I turn into Peter Kay if I drive the Fiat anywhere?. Collect it Tuesday seemingly, it's bloody huge! The Vito has gone, longest I've ever owned any vehicle and I really miss it. No more camping for us for the forseeable future, There will forever be a turquoise van shaped hole in my life. Always liked Fiats but those 500Ls are boggin'. Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk puddlethumper and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Viewed another car last night, more broken than expected. Naturally, I've bought it. Getting delivered tonight! Squire_Dawson, Tickman, Broadsword and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 What is it with you and Honda brakes?This is the reverse of the last problem, the Civic's were stuck ON! Also, today I've learned it is possible to drive through Glasgow rush hour without a foot brake. It isn't however, advisable. Also, the Acclaim has a sensor for low brake fluid and illuminates a warning light on the dash, how fancy! Squire_Dawson, Eddie Honda, mrbenn and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Always liked Fiats but those 500Ls are boggin'. Sent from my Redmi 4 using TapatalkHmm, She loves Fiats and she wanted a safe car for our Grandaughter. I stayed out of the buying process! At least I managed to get her not to buy a Diesel. mrbenn, Asimo and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Gears in the Princess went all funny today. Quick fix on the drive since I just needed to screw the bolt back in that a previous owner used to replace the snapped off pin on the selector ball. Should see me good for another few years now, or I could expend some effort and actually sort out the spare selector box I've got and fit that instead. These minor inconveniences are happening because the MoT is looming and it knows. chodweaver, Bren, djim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 The cup holder I bought from a vehicle Dismantlers on eBay for a 1995 vw polo arrived today. No I don’t have a VW, but I do have a plan!Make one out of parts? I'm not sure I'd start with the cup holder... mrbenn, GrumpiusMaximus, jumpingjehovahs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 These minor inconveniences are happening because the MoT is looming and it knows.Has it been a year already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Amazingly, yes! MoT is due on the 9th of April, so providing I can get these boots and the bearing done tomorrow, I'll be giving you more money to check over my dreadful life decisions. beko1987 and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Overkill on packaging for rear wind deflectors JeeExEll, mrbenn and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Someone made it to facebook,with some uncharitable comments. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212133811614430&set=gm.1261321044044383&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Someone made to facebook,with some uncharitable comments. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212133811614430&set=gm.1261321044044383&type=3&theater&ifg=1Christ that group is awful. I've not been on it for years. Like all Facebook pages it was okay until it got nothing but people posting 'Clarkson Scrap It' photos in anything that isn't an old Ford. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 what group called MorrisItalSLX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Couple days ago I saw a van that the lorry company MAN were showcasing as their new demonstration van product. I kid you not, it is a Mercedes Sprinter with a MAN logo on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Well I can't see the less than charitable remarks since I'm not on that dumpster fire of a platform. I'm sure their remarks were all hilarious* and witty*. JeeExEll, Fat_Pirate, chodweaver and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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