Skizzer Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, LightBulbFun said: shame DW does not have an AC Acedes Mk15, or one of the User Trial Model 70's as they have a towing eye in the front (well a thing you would screw a towing eye onto apparently) please make it stop brownnova, Brodders, Tickman and 18 others 11 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Skizzer said: please make it stop if you think that's bad, its a good thing you weren't at the FoD bonfire chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Home. 1,172 miles in 5 days, and the Rover hasn't missed a beat or used a drop of oil or coolant. It has used quite a lot of diesel though - I haven't calculated it exactly as I filled up about a week before setting off, but the computer reckons 51mpg, so assuming that's correct it's got through 23 gallons. It seems to have got back from Airdrie (with a detour via the Queensferry Bridge and a stop off in Chester le Street to visit my godfather who I hadn't seen in 22 years) on just over 50 quid, which more or less adds up. Only had two near misses on the whole trip - the previously mentioned pillock in the Fiesta, and some cockwomble in a 208 driving down the A1(M) in the dark and pissing rain with only sidelights on (assume his headlights had FTP'd) - he was doing 70, then became disoriented, almost twatted the central barrier, then swerved across 3 lanes whilst simultaneously doing an emergency stop. I didn't go into the back of him but it wasn't far off. Most enjoyable trip other than that though, and the breakfast at the B&B included square sausage and tattie scones so I've had the full Scottish experience. Skizzer, Saabnut, Inspector Morose and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I hope, during the second incident, you shouted SHITTING PEUGEOT! Brodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 FFS, now I'm annoyed that I didn't. chaseracer, Supernaut, barmatt and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 13 hours ago, wuvvum said: Home. 1,172 miles in 5 days, and the Rover hasn't missed a beat or used a drop of oil or coolant. It has used quite a lot of diesel though - I haven't calculated it exactly as I filled up about a week before setting off, but the computer reckons 51mpg, so assuming that's correct it's got through 23 gallons. It seems to have got back from Airdrie (with a detour via the Queensferry Bridge and a stop off in Chester le Street to visit my godfather who I hadn't seen in 22 years) on just over 50 quid, which more or less adds up. Only had two near misses on the whole trip - the previously mentioned pillock in the Fiesta, and some cockwomble in a 208 driving down the A1(M) in the dark and pissing rain with only sidelights on (assume his headlights had FTP'd) - he was doing 70, then became disoriented, almost twatted the central barrier, then swerved across 3 lanes whilst simultaneously doing an emergency stop. I didn't go into the back of him but it wasn't far off. Most enjoyable trip other than that though, and the breakfast at the B&B included square sausage and tattie scones so I've had the full Scottish experience. If you had mentioned you where going to Chester le street we could have had a little meet 3 of us live in Chester and L1 is just outside and a couple more around the area. wuvvum and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Nothing much, spotted a hub nut sticker dollywobbler, egg and Yoss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 46 minutes ago, Supernaut said: I hope, during the second incident, you shouted SHITTING PEUGEOT! Ear, steady on ! I've got a SHITTING PEUGEOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I appear to have a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I've been road tripping too, as last week was holiday time and we went to... Going over the Oresund Bridge and then spending time looking at it was a highlight. Less of a highlight were the Antwerp ring road as usual, and me driving over a loose flagstone at the farmhouse airb&b on the first night. The suspension clonked loudly over bumps for the remainder of the trip, but it survived 1,300 miles like it, so touring and getting home without needing assistance was a relief. 2,323 miles in total at 37.7mpg which isn't too bad for a big pez auto I reckon. It may look like Lincolnshire, but no it's rural Skane, about 15 miles from Ystad. From what I've seen Sweden is pleasant, clean and civilised. Lund in particular had a nice feel about it. Will definitely go again. Tickman, Split_Pin, chaseracer and 22 others 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Battery pack, multitool, headphones, chargers and an envelope of cash.It can only mean one thing... A midweek collection commencing at circa 7 a.mLive updates and clues will be happening for anyone interested / bored enough on a school day. stuboy, RobT, gm and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 8 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Should we explain thongs? It might be funnier not to... That’s why I said flip flops. ? (Is that even what you call them in the UK? I have no idea!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 It may look like Lincolnshire, but no it's rural Skane, about 15 miles from Ystad. From what I've seen Sweden is pleasant, clean and civilised. Lund in particular had a nice feel about it. Will definitely go again.I've been round there. Skåne is a lovely part of the world, looks like a wonderful trip bringing the Volvo to home turf. Also if you're a fan of your crime novels Skåne is the home of Wallander (lots of TV adaptions and books) and the Øresund bridge is part of the plot of the first season of "The Bridge" (I think it's on Netflix) Thorough recommend both! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 The continuing saga of my '94 Tipo's sticking clutch pedal. Last Thursday it stuck a few times during a day trip. When I got home I got in to the contortions necessary to inspect and oil the pedal pivot components (again). This was a mistake. I'm no longer the lithe athlete that I may have been (doubtful), resulting in my knackered body objecting strongly to the forced bending and twisting. A painful pulled something or other has made the last few days quite miserable. Thankfully there are signs that it's easing now. Meanwhile, the effort made no difference to the random sticking of the clutch pedal. During yesterday's drive it stuck about 4 times at various positions past half way on its return stroke. Pulling it back up with my foot has become second nature. The clutch itself is working fine. I'm beginning to suspect the clutch master cylinder. Although the master and slave cylinders show no sign of leakage, I think I may get one replaced, then the other and hope that that cures it. Note the term of delegation. I do not want another week of extreme discomfort. This will not stop me driving it in the meantime. Having a car with tyres and suspension that can swallow the condition of local roads is far more relaxing than my modern Mirage which sometimes gets caught out - not just by unavoidable potholes but sometimes just through lack of front suspension travel when going over sudden mild looking undulations. The bang it makes makes an occasionally sticking clutch pedal an easy winner. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Spurious said: I've been round there. Skåne is a lovely part of the world, looks like a wonderful trip bringing the Volvo to home turf. Also if you're a fan of your crime novels Skåne is the home of Wallander (lots of TV adaptions and books) and the Øresund bridge is part of the plot of the first season of "The Bridge" (I think it's on Netflix) Thorough recommend both! Yep, they formed part of the inspiration for the trip. I've been wanting to go for years, but you know how time flies! I also enjoy the relentless nature of driving long distances on ostensibly boring autobahns/autoroutes etc. Just passing through or around places is interesting too. Hamburg and the massive port facilities for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 54 minutes ago, RayMK said: The continuing saga of my '94 Tipo's sticking clutch pedal. Last Thursday it stuck a few times during a day trip. When I got home I got in to the contortions necessary to inspect and oil the pedal pivot components (again). This was a mistake. I'm no longer the lithe athlete that I may have been (doubtful), resulting in my knackered body objecting strongly to the forced bending and twisting. A painful pulled something or other has made the last few days quite miserable. Thankfully there are signs that it's easing now. Meanwhile, the effort made no difference to the random sticking of the clutch pedal. During yesterday's drive it stuck about 4 times at various positions past half way on its return stroke. Pulling it back up with my foot has become second nature. The clutch itself is working fine. I'm beginning to suspect the clutch master cylinder. Although the master and slave cylinders show no sign of leakage, I think I may get one replaced, then the other and hope that that cures it. Note the term of delegation. I do not want another week of extreme discomfort. This will not stop me driving it in the meantime. Having a car with tyres and suspension that can swallow the condition of local roads is far more relaxing than my modern Mirage which sometimes gets caught out - not just by unavoidable potholes but sometimes just through lack of front suspension travel when going over sudden mild looking undulations. The bang it makes makes an occasionally sticking clutch pedal an easy winner. My 2001 Laguna2 started doing just this. I imagine your fix will be a fair bit simpler, I just scrapped the car as TEH_FEAR had started to take hold (I sit in alot of traffic in my commute sometimes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 8:53 AM, Spurious said: This Matiz needs to be tastefully* modified. Make it happen. Where's "stuboy"? GrumpiusMaximus and Cavcraft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I'm trying to find the project thread on the grey Austin Cambridge (I think) estate which was... 320Touring? I can't find it. I suspect I'm remembering both the wrong model and the wrong person. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 @320touring has a grey Morris Oxford captain_70s and vulgalour 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: Where's "stuboy"? Ramraiding Halfords again in the Mondeo. Jazoli, beko1987, iainrcz and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I'm reluctantly coming to the conclusion that I probably should change my Irish driving licence. It seems like a bad deal that I'll end up with possibly a non EU driving license but that's the way it is. Boo-urns. And the DVLA is fucking antiquated. I've to get a bloody postal order as they only take cheques or postal orders. It's 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Spurious said: And the DVLA is fucking antiquated. I've to get a bloody postal order as they only take cheques or postal orders. It's 2019. Eh? For what process? DVLA does pretty much everything online these days, including taking card payments. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 47 minutes ago, Skizzer said: Eh? For what process? DVLA does pretty much everything online these days, including taking card payments. Trade plate renewals and V62s are both cheque / postal order only!! Skizzer and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 19 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: Where's "stuboy"? someone called? cort1977, Eddie Honda and Tadhg Tiogar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 18 hours ago, GrumpiusMaximus said: Ramraiding Halfords again in the Mondeo. u seen there prices.... amazon cheaper.............. GrumpiusMaximus, djim, Amishtat and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 33 minutes ago, stuboy said: u seen there prices.... amazon cheaper.............. Most of the stuff in my local branch is shite anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Eh? For what process? DVLA does pretty much everything online these days, including taking card payments.Exchanging an EU driving license. Form D2 along with sending my passport and my Irish driving license. I've actually not got formal photo ID now for the next 3 weeks Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00833827 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Here's a story from the archives - retiring postman was able to take his van with him. When i was a kid, all the postvans were Renault 4s. None survived and by the look of this thing after doing less than 70k miles in 6 years in West Cork, its not surprising. A mate of mine's old man had a R4 id say in the mid to late 90s and it was in good nick, but none about these parts these days https://www.rte.ie/archives/2017/0315/859886-retired-postman-retains-van/ You will probably need subtitles, or just read the accompanying text - I'm only a couple of hours away from this place and I have no clue what the fella is saying. DVee8, wuvvum, artdjones and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 hours ago, stuboy said: u seen there prices.... amazon cheaper.............. More difficult to ram raid though GrumpiusMaximus and Yoss 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 The piece of paper the council gave me to stick in the window where we were parked at the Town Hall said "Official Ceremonial Car". Here we are back at the reception afterwards. Not bad for a roffle win! davehedgehog31, beko1987, Burnside and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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