bramz7 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Still up in Scotland, but took a break from visiting the hospital today to visit Blairgowrie as it's the biggest town round here that isn't a tourist trap or Perth. Decided to go back to Aberfeldy via Pitlochry, so A93 and then A924. Wow. Stunning driving roads despite the water. The latter was more or less dead the entire way from Bridge of Cally, and it was amazing. The Alfa didn't feel under any pressure at all, despite the rear suspension wobble, the precise handling and throttle response made my afternoon really. I should have taken better photos further up the road but there wasn't really any pull in places. Jim Bell, Skizzer, GrumpiusMaximus and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Streetwise trying its best to pop its top hose and subsequently cause kettling. Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down? clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Yeah defo, or you could buy a silicone hose angle bit and joiner of some sort and 'make a new end for it' clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Does anyone localish to me have Lexia/Peugeot Planet 2000? I apparently need it to reprogram my 306's remote locking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Wife spotted this online this afternoon and bought it for my birthday (which is in April)... https://www.buyagift.co.uk/driving-experiences/three-mile-superhero-driving-blast-br-10271014.aspx?cm_mmc=google-_--_--_-&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=382204226520&pkw=&pmt=&pg=10271014&slid=&pgrid=78722208875&ptaid=pla-350538906471&SIDIM=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxom0q6Wf5gIVSLTtCh1SzgMFEAYYASABEgKeVfD_BwE Drive The Batmobile! Not the original but a replica, presumably by Fiberglass Freaks who seem to be knocking them out at a fair rate. Good enough for me though! This car is a defining icon from my childhood. The only thing that could beat it is Thunderbird 2. She's literally made my Christmas. The Moog, DVee8, wuvvum and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I heard they were Robin bastards;) That's an ace present! eddyramrod, The Moog and stonedagain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, wuvvum said: Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down? Consensus seems to be it'll be fine for a temporary fix but not a permanent one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 4 hours ago, clayts450 said: Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Did the gearbox oil in the passat again. What was drained was only a few weeks old - no longer clear - honey colour. New (better) oil went in. Not driven it yet but wife reckons it is better. And I have seen a vectra estate for sale not far from me..... Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: I've just got photos done for my passport renewal, all that seems to be missing from them is a convict number lol my driving licence kooks like release papers from parkhurst stonedagain, Wingz123 and Eyersey1234 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, egg said: Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers? Just waiting for Rimmers to come back to me, as it could be one of two - I've bunged them the VIN so they can confirm for definite. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Today I have mostly be driving a Gurt big van Movano high roof, LWB, goes well to be fair (2.3 BiTurbo) up to the hard limiter at 68...Also paid some blokes £10 to wash it.Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk paulplom and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Bren said: And I have seen a vectra estate for sale not far from me..... I would have thought that you'd scratched that itch pretty definitively... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I would have thought that you'd scratched that itch pretty definitively... It's sold - must have been a good 'un. When you are not spending much beggars can't be choosers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I drove an nearly new '02 iveco back in the day. The gearbox then was terrible. Very random whether you got the gear you were going for. All in all it was very cheap and agricultural. I had a 2004 ducato at the time and it was leagues ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Ghosty said: Does anyone localish to me have Lexia/Peugeot Planet 2000? I apparently need it to reprogram my 306's remote locking. @davehedgehog31 has just bought one because he's an outstanding winner with a large Peugeot saloon*, time to get up to a scotoshite meet? *Also, broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Woooo Hooooooo. Rover 75 passes MOT test Shock - Horror! BeEP, jumpingjehovahs, DeeJay and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Took the Sierra to work this morning in a bid to cheer myself up. I've got a wet arse (unsure whether it's a leak or just damp) and it was a bit reluctant to start. Still zero heating so that needs attention, and the clutch continues to slip. Still - the sight of that nose poking out in the car park cheered me up no end! clayts450, alf892, djim and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I have driven the passat - the gearchange is much better. Given how weak these boxes are if you own one this is definately worth doing. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Passport renewal sent off, nearly £100 with the check and send. Fuck me they know how to charge lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I'm going to have to renew my passport if & when Br*xit happens. It isn't cheap these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm going to have to renew my passport if & when Br*xit happens. It isn't cheap these days. But you will likely get a blue covered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 So I traded in the broken Ssangyong, feel free to laugh at my madness. In my defense it was £1500 after the trade and ive always fancied a go in one... Stevebrookman, Wingz123, Fat_Pirate and 21 others 20 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 The ShiteLord giveth.... two new front tyres (Toyo Proxes) for less than a ton (just) from local indie tyre place - no more slippy/slidey from Chinese ditchfinders and He taketh away: cunt damage, only just noticed it . RobT and Cavcraft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 44 minutes ago, LabRat said: So I traded in the broken Ssangyong, feel free to laugh at my madness. In my defense it was £1500 after the trade and ive always fancied a go in one... Is that the dizzla for extra obsolescence ? ETA: Nope, it's a petrol - good buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjehovahs Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Took the Sierra to work this morning in a bid to cheer myself up. I've got a wet arse (unsure whether it's a leak or just damp) and it was a bit reluctant to start. Still zero heating so that needs attention, and the clutch continues to slip. Still - the sight of that nose poking out in the car park cheered me up no end! Took this for the Lazy Spotters Thread, but this makes more sense. I’m starting to think we must work in the same place! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk HillmanImp, Vantman, Brodders and 12 others 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Got home about an hour ago. The van I now have for the foreseeable future is a 69 reg Iveco Daily. When I left Stoke earlier it had 323 miles on the clock. It's now got over 700 and a generous coating of road grime. Short review: Cruise control and DAB radio are good. Suspension on the driver's seat also good. However it's fucking massive, loses speed on some hills, and why does it need a flat-bottomed steering wheel? The pies from Tebay were good. 320touring, dome, loserone and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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