wuvvum Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Rob, that Laguna is superb. I've fancied trying a 24v Mk1 for a while now. I will definitely be participating in a roffle if one happens. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I think it was fate, I woke up after a post night shift slumber, did my usual Gumtree browse and it was right near the top. Feverishly sent a link to Rob and here we are. I also have a collection tomorrow, which will mean a Xantia going for roffle, or for not that much pounds if anyone fancies. loserone, egg, wuvvum and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: That is absolutely stunning, well bought. I vowed no more roffles but I'll be leaning into this one with my full weight. Shame it is located such a long way away chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Rob, that Laguna is amazing. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hmmm what to carve into my pumpkin this year.... Glorious! Fitted in well with the other spooky symbols... scdan4, egg, wuvvum and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 The replacement subframe and lower arms arrived for the 172 on Tuesday. However, garages are making it really difficult for me to arrange fitting of it. The latest is that I was in the middle of messaging a contact I had been provided who is an expert in fast Clios. He seemed happy to take it on but said he might not be able to do it until mid December. I suggested perhaps it would be easier for both if we made it January and also could he give me a rough idea on the cost of his labour to fit the new subframe with arms. He read my message just before 10am but I assumed he would be busy at work and I forgot all about it. I realised at about 10pm that he hadn't replied. Perhaps he just forgot. I'll try one more garage in Stirling who also come recommended and if I still have no joy then I don't know where to go from there. Not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: The replacement subframe and lower arms arrived for the 172 on Tuesday. However, garages are making it really difficult for me to arrange fitting of it. I must have missed it but what is wrong with the original subframe and lower arms? Scottish weather got the best of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, egg said: Manual or auto Rob? (i don't know if auto was an option with these TBH...). Well bought, just what you need! It's a manual. You know me, I'm normally a lazy arsed auto 'box user, but I'll happily make an exception here. It's a one owner from new and an odd spec, being a V6 mid-range RT. Cloth manual seats (good), but has cruise and climate control. The giffer is to be applauded for his choices back in the day. Ex Renault car club member too, and I'd wager it's been garaged all it's life. Interior is mintola, albeit a sea of grey. I drove it back to back with the S60 this evening and the gooner packs lots more punch, even though the difference is only 10bhp or something. Must check the torque figures. Plus the ride is better because not stupid low profiles. In fact, I'm wondering if I should keep this a bit longer and roffle the S60 instead. This car is a tour de force. Until it breaks. Place bets now. Floatylight, inconsistant, Shep Shepherd and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: Rob, that Laguna is superb. I've fancied trying a 24v Mk1 for a while now. I will definitely be participating in a roffle if one happens. Funnily enough, I was thinking of you as I was thrashing it along an empty motorway link road. Knowing how you don't hang about and all... wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alusilber Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 So I finally got round to doing an overdue oil change on my 924 today (taking the afternoon off was the only way it was going to get done, realistically). The oil filter on these couldn't be in a more inaccessible place - you can't see it at all from under the bonnet, and even when you get it up on ramps and take the under tray off, you can't even see it from underneath either. It's cunningly hidden behind the crossmember, with the exhaust manifold and alternator providing further obstruction. I gather on RHD 924s they had to put in a right-angled adaptor to stop it fouling the steering column, but I doubt the original arrangement would have been any easier. Since I couldn't see what I was doing, my strap wrench wasn't much good, so I had to resort to unscrewing it by hand with a bit of sandpaper to give me some grip. Luckily it didn't put up too much of a fight. Quite pleased with my new ramps though. Sealey CAR3000C plastic ones - a bit pricey and maybe not very high, but nice and wide with a shallow slope for easy ascents. inconsistant, RobT and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Not posted in a while due to life shake-ups. I now have a sort-of job/paid training/whatever in a bike shop that has the potential to become a full time position, and I'm done with my studies at least for now. That was a stroke of luck and it's keeping me afloat. Mental health is up and down but I'm a lot better on the whole than I have been for a while. Car wise, the Jag is used a couple times a week, and is unsettlingly reliable. Ideally it needs storing over winter though. I had plans for this but they fell through. Volvo is reliable, doesn't ever set a foot wrong, but I'm now having to commute in it daily, 10 miles each way, a mixture of motorways and built up areas. It's averaging 23mpg, which after some research and querying, is bob on, sadly. There's no improvement to be had. In my fledgling adult life, I can't afford to take as many liberties any more, and a sensible daily driver is needed now to counterpart the Jag. The Volvo is sadly no longer justifiable for me as my daily driver - I need something slightly smaller and more economical, but that can still fit a bicycle sometimes, is still automatic, and most importantly, that I can insure; that's pure roulette now. I'm just hoping I don't have to get another Civic, as the prospect of one is looming over me like the backup car in a Top Gear special. And Civics are never simple. Lamentably the T5 will be available for a bag if someone wants it. It's spot on mechanically, has a few marks cosmetically but is rust free. I need to sell the Volvo to release funds for anything else, so an ad might appear in the for sale forum soon. If anyone fancies a swap, if it's about £1k, decent on fuel and I can insure it, I might consider it. jumpingjehovahs, Yoss, egg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2006 saab vector sport tid 16v 1,9 diesel black manual leather just had a service with all belts and water pump. Steady 50mpg wether you hoon it or not. In my profile pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 6 hours ago, SiC said: I must have missed it but what is wrong with the original subframe and lower arms? Scottish weather got the best of them? So the garage have said. However I'll have a look myself too as I think something happened at the garage as the owner is now super paranoid about suspension arms and subframes. Now I am too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Ghosty said: If anyone fancies a swap, if it's about £1k, decent on fuel and I can insure it, I might consider it. I'm not sure if I'm being entirely serious with this suggestion, but my '88 Sunny hatchback?! Does approaching 40mpg. I've never had a Volvo before, this is the estate one isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Would that be your first non-Japanese car since the Manta? 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 12 hours ago, brownnova said: Hmmm what to carve into my pumpkin this year.... Glorious! Fitted in well with the other spooky symbols... You missed out the most scary one, the engine management light. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 minute ago, anonymous user said: You missed out the most scary one, the engine management light. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 After 12 1/2 years on local bus I feel its time for a change so applied for a transfer to National Express paulplom, scdan4 and djim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00833827 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I have taillights and brake lights working independently now. I still see a slight difference in brighness from left to right maybe its just me but i thing it should be close enough i ordered the camshaft seal so hope that to be a job for next weekend The Moog, BorniteIdentity and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 11 hours ago, Split_Pin said: The replacement subframe and lower arms arrived for the 172 on Tuesday. However, garages are making it really difficult for me to arrange fitting of it. The latest is that I was in the middle of messaging a contact I had been provided who is an expert in fast Clios. He seemed happy to take it on but said he might not be able to do it until mid December. I suggested perhaps it would be easier for both if we made it January and also could he give me a rough idea on the cost of his labour to fit the new subframe with arms. He read my message just before 10am but I assumed he would be busy at work and I forgot all about it. I realised at about 10pm that he hadn't replied. Perhaps he just forgot. I'll try one more garage in Stirling who also come recommended and if I still have no joy then I don't know where to go from there. Not ideal. Chap got back to me, he did forget after all, glad I didn't badger him. Offered an extremely reasonable price to change everything out, he must enjoy* working on Clios! Booked in for Mid-January dome, chaseracer, The Moog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Last night in Manchester before heading back down south via the Peak District and Kent. Had a great time and I’m not as useless with newborn babies as i has thought. We somehow managed to fit me, the wife, niece and her nipper in a travel seat plus a pram, baby change bag in the ignis this afternoon on a day out to Bramall Hall. And fit 3 bags of shopping in on way back. GrumpiusMaximus and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 23 hours ago, Ghosty said: Not posted in a while due to life shake-ups. I now have a sort-of job/paid training/whatever in a bike shop that has the potential to become a full time position, and I'm done with my studies at least for now. That was a stroke of luck and it's keeping me afloat. Mental health is up and down but I'm a lot better on the whole than I have been for a while. Car wise, the Jag is used a couple times a week, and is unsettlingly reliable. Ideally it needs storing over winter though. I had plans for this but they fell through. Volvo is reliable, doesn't ever set a foot wrong, but I'm now having to commute in it daily, 10 miles each way, a mixture of motorways and built up areas. It's averaging 23mpg, which after some research and querying, is bob on, sadly. There's no improvement to be had. In my fledgling adult life, I can't afford to take as many liberties any more, and a sensible daily driver is needed now to counterpart the Jag. The Volvo is sadly no longer justifiable for me as my daily driver - I need something slightly smaller and more economical, but that can still fit a bicycle sometimes, is still automatic, and most importantly, that I can insure; that's pure roulette now. I'm just hoping I don't have to get another Civic, as the prospect of one is looming over me like the backup car in a Top Gear special. And Civics are never simple. Lamentably the T5 will be available for a bag if someone wants it. It's spot on mechanically, has a few marks cosmetically but is rust free. I need to sell the Volvo to release funds for anything else, so an ad might appear in the for sale forum soon. If anyone fancies a swap, if it's about £1k, decent on fuel and I can insure it, I might consider it. Yay happy to see a post from you again im glad to hear things are getting better 23 hours ago, Ghosty said: I need something slightly smaller and more economical, but that can still fit a bicycle sometimes, is still automatic, and most importantly, that I can insure; get a Model 70? its much smaller than the volvo, gets about 35-50Mpg, is automatic and the Bicycle can go where the wheelchair normally goes! (especially if its one of those fold up jobbies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 You underestimate the size of a bike...I'm viewing a car on Sunday hopefully, it's not something anyone would expect me to get, but it's going to be a very nice thing if I do, and a perfect daily all rounder. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Something no one would expect.... Is it French? LightBulbFun and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 News of a broken Japanese car nature. Lad at work took his ep3 type r in for an issue with the VTEC.Needed new solenoids or something. Whilst it was in there they took it for a twat round the block WITH NO FUCKING OIL IN IT. So it's now making a horrific clattering racket. Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, iainrcz said: News of a broken Japanese car nature. Lad at work took his ep3 type r in for an issue with the VTEC. Needed new solenoids or something. Whilst it was in there they took it for a twat round the block WITH NO FUCKING OIL IN IT. So it's now making a horrific clattering racket. Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk What did the silly buggers think would happen+ stonedagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 What did the silly buggers think would happen+I'm not sure a lot of thinking occurred.Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk stonedagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I hope someone is liable for that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I would be speaking to the manager advising him that trading standards, VOSA and the SMMT wouldn’t be impressed and a rebuilt engine at their expense would be a better idea than a court case. In other news the daily now wears a matching set of Falken Ziex Ecoruns all round. Quiet, fuel efficient and high wet weather grip should see me through the endless rain we are going to no doubt get between now and May. One less thing for the MOT man to complain about anyway. About the same price as Uniroyal Rainsports but quieter, better on fuel and apparently better in the wet. Go figure. Next up - new discs and pads with a fluid change. Not a tricky job on a Seat Leon provided I can get the right discs - yes, my model year could be wearing one of three types and no, they aren’t compatible. Anyone would think Renaults brake part buyer had moved to Spain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Not posted in a while due to life shake-ups. I now have a sort-of job/paid training/whatever in a bike shop that has the potential to become a full time position, and I'm done with my studies at least for now. That was a stroke of luck and it's keeping me afloat. Mental health is up and down but I'm a lot better on the whole than I have been for a while. Car wise, the Jag is used a couple times a week, and is unsettlingly reliable. Ideally it needs storing over winter though. I had plans for this but they fell through. Volvo is reliable, doesn't ever set a foot wrong, but I'm now having to commute in it daily, 10 miles each way, a mixture of motorways and built up areas. It's averaging 23mpg, which after some research and querying, is bob on, sadly. There's no improvement to be had. In my fledgling adult life, I can't afford to take as many liberties any more, and a sensible daily driver is needed now to counterpart the Jag. The Volvo is sadly no longer justifiable for me as my daily driver - I need something slightly smaller and more economical, but that can still fit a bicycle sometimes, is still automatic, and most importantly, that I can insure; that's pure roulette now. I'm just hoping I don't have to get another Civic, as the prospect of one is looming over me like the backup car in a Top Gear special. And Civics are never simple. Lamentably the T5 will be available for a bag if someone wants it. It's spot on mechanically, has a few marks cosmetically but is rust free. I need to sell the Volvo to release funds for anything else, so an ad might appear in the for sale forum soon. If anyone fancies a swap, if it's about £1k, decent on fuel and I can insure it, I might consider it. I pm'd you yesterday morningSent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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