wuvvum Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 55 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: If it’s that Merc and you’re open to investors than please let me know. Had I seen the tat thread that day I’d have put my hand up sooner! Sadly not. I wanted that and fully intended to buy it but couldn't afford it. Today's purchase is nowhere near as interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 What's the point of these places then? Sat here 45 minutes and then found out they don't even know what Crisp n Dry is, let alone sell it. BorniteIdentity, DVee8 and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Someone has helpfully already written a for sale ad for my ML.. ? jumpingjehovahs, Skizzer, BorniteIdentity and 7 others 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Cunt? Karana converters? Shit, where do I sign!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 hours ago, skattrd said: I know that feeling. You need to stop buying things just because they're cheap. By the time you get them home, fix a few bits, tax MOT etc it's not that cheap, and you've got another car you don't really need. Fix one of the cars you own instead, or go for a drive and enjoy one of them. This is what I keep telling myself, and currently it's working. I've not bought a car this year. This is what I'm trying to do. Sold a couple of cars last year and I'm trying hard to ignore the cash in the biscuit tin (that brown Cresta in the ebay thread though.. Phwoarrr..) in favour of finally doing something with the Gazelle and the 164. I've had each for three years and they've been shamefully ignored in the shed for pretty much all that time. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I hope the mx5 is not going to be one of those cars. I had not driven it for a fortnight and it only just started, I defrosted it and let it warm up while I defrosted the Kia and got it out of the way. I went up to collect my prescription meds in the Mx5 and it fired up straight away after. Unfortunately on my way to get some petrol, so I could give it a good run out, I made the mistake of putting the driver's window down, it has suffered the usual Mx5 window mechanism cable failure and wouldn't go back up. I have come home. I had bought another set of window switches (the passenger one is dodgy). I had the faint hope that it was the driver's switch as well, it wasn't. To compound my annoyance the new* switch is for the later Mx5 and has a shorter lead as it's in a different place on the console (even though it was shown as a Mk1 switch) so while it works it's no good to me. The car is now back behind the gates in disgrace with the door panel off, centre console off and a window that I can't get all the way up (without chopping the chewed up cables off the mechanism) I have temporarily filled* the gap and will beef this up with gaffer tape (only I can't find it so will have to go back out to buy some). And I've just remembered that I've left my prescription in the glove box. The Moog and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 those window cables are a bugger to fit - I would recommend just replacing the whole mechanism if you can find a good used one. there is an aftermarket 'worm drive' type available which is a much better design but I'm not sure where to buy one - my old v-spec had them fitted, the windows were much quicker and smoother to use. good luck anonymous user 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Cuntmobile acquired. Amishtat, Craig the Princess, loserone and 10 others 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 19 hours ago, jumpingjehovahs said: Which one did you go for?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk merc 280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: Cuntmobile acquired. no motorway in norfolk boss The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Why, Wuv, why? ? Was it very cheap? eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 It couldn't be cheap enough. I'd want paying, and at a bloody good hourly rate too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 hours ago, wuvvum said: Cuntmobile acquired. ...And nobody ever let you out of a junction or anything ever again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Camry taken for an MoT this morning: Both the failure items as expected. Unfortunately I only found out about the headlight last night and it was too cold/dark to faff around changing it when I knew it would fail on the ABS light. Pleased to find no rot/brake/suspension issues. Will get them to advise on what's up with the ABS and get it sorted. I have the spares car here if need be, although I do wonder if there's a bit of rodent damage. I could do with getting it on the road again as I seem to be doing a lot of extra miles due to various dad's taxi duties, and it's not ideal to keep using the Sunny at this time of year. RobT, wuvvum, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Suction pump thing est arrive. Can't wait to drain the tank and fish out that, er, object.... Skizzer and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Well that was an uneventful collection mission. It's a modern* diesel Audi so as expected it got me home quickly, economically, safely and boringly. The only thing that makes it vaguely interesting is that it's been remapped from the factory 130bhp to 162, according to the dyno printout, so it GLF when called upon - it'll easily light up the front tyres on the throttle in first. I wouldn't call it a sleeper though as people expect diesel Audis to be going fast. It's a base model so cloth seats, keep fit windows in the back and no cruise. It's not in bad nick apart from the rear bumper needing realigning and some bizarre corrosion on the roof. RobT and co are right though - London is still a fertile hunting ground for chod. These were all taken within a few hundred yards of each other in Hackney this morning. These two were on the south bank of the Thames - not exactly chod, but make a nice change from the usual butchered H van (of which there was also one). Even Aldershot (where I picked the Audi up from) isn't entirely without interest when it comes to chod spotting. These were all taken on the walk from the station to the seller's house. catsinthewelder, Skizzer, RobT and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, egg said: Why, Wuv, why? ? Was it very cheap? Yes. egg and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Well that was an uneventful collection mission. It's a modern* diesel Audi so as expected it got me home quickly, economically, safely and boringly. The only thing that makes it vaguely interesting is that it's been remapped from the factory 130bhp to 162, according to the dyno printout, so it GLF when called upon - it'll easily light up the front tyres on the throttle in first. I wouldn't call it a sleeper though as people expect diesel Audis to be going fast. It's a base model so cloth seats, keep fit windows in the back and no cruise. It's not in bad nick apart from the rear bumper needing realigning and some bizarre corrosion on the roof. RobT and co are right though - London is still a fertile hunting ground for chod. These were all taken within a few hundred yards of each other in Hackney this morning. These two were on the south bank of the Thames - not exactly chod, but make a nice change from the usual butchered H van (of which there was also one). Even Aldershot (where I picked the Audi up from) isn't entirely without interest when it comes to chod spotting. These were all taken on the walk from the station to the seller's house. Had to do a double take there! you were very close to where I live LOL those are the Morris minors I have talked about in my thread (cc @mrbenn ) , and I remember spotting that pickup back in 2015 or so, I found it most interesting that it was a US truck but RHD (somewhere I might have a crappy photo I took of it back then) (although I dont recall the blue moggie living so close to the green traveller maybe there are more moggies around here then I realise!) mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Been at an alpaca place in Sussex earlier, feeding the llamas and one of the ungrateful bastards spat at my OH. stonedagain, Saabnut and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Another outing for the VP1500 today to a small gathering at Cardington, Bedfordshire. The MG Midget 1500 following me on the way over remarked how well the VP went! Only trouble is I have lost my tailpipe somewhere along the line. vulgalour, richardmorris, RobT and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Today I fitted an exhaust centre section to the Peugeot. It is now a lot quieter, and will hopefully stay that way this time. I'm kinda unimpressed with how well it does an estate though, the tailgate aperture isn't big enough for what I mainly use it for, which is bikes. I want another R8 - a mate of mine has pointed out a twincam Honda Concerto, and a plan might form there. In other news, I'm very very broke and need to find a job I'm mentally capable of doing (bear in mind I'm looking into being diagnosed with ADHD, too). Whilst the bike shop is good for me, it's casual employment and whilst it's exactly what I want and need right now, it doesn't provide and my parents aren't helping. Life is a bit of a bastard. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I think I've decided that old cars are something for other people to enjoy. That is all. stonedagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I think I've decided that old cars are something for other people to enjoy. That is all. Don't be daft. Nobody enjoys old cars. Twiggy, Tickman, rusty_vw_man and 19 others 6 1 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00833827 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 On a run to my local lidl to top up wine supplies last night i noticed at the dealership next door that a mate of mine runs he had taken a renault kangoo in as a trade in. Its 2006 test is out a few months and taxed till end of month. Was dark so couldnt see its condition but will pop by there again shortly. Its a 1.2 pez which will do fine. 3 things i know : 1. I will probably buy it if its available 2. I will probably get it for small money 3. My wife will probably divorce me. She has already said not to bring it home. I think i will have to hide it somewhere for a while louiepj, The Moog, stonedagain and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Hiding a car from a wife. Would it be easier to have an affair ? At least you'd have a excuse to drive "Someone elses" car. 00833827 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 It doesn't work, she always knows the old Peugeot in the back lane or round the corner in the car park is mine. Last time she said nothing until she suggested we used it for a trip out. DeeJay, jumpingjehovahs, HillmanImp and 15 others 9 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Off to Sheffield in a min to pick up car 2 of 2020 Craig the Princess, strangeangel and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Ghosty said: In other news, I'm very very broke and need to find a job I'm mentally capable of doing (bear in mind I'm looking into being diagnosed with ADHD, too). Whilst the bike shop is good for me, it's casual employment and whilst it's exactly what I want and need right now, it doesn't provide and my parents aren't helping. Life is a bit of a bastard. Good luck with the diagnosis stuff. If the bike shop is good for you, sounds like it's worth staying there in the short term (easy for me to say) Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: Another outing for the VP1500 today to a small gathering at Cardington, Bedfordshire. The MG Midget 1500 following me on the way over remarked how well the VP went! Only trouble is I have lost my tailpipe somewhere along the line. That HA van is tasty - hard to believe they were made up to 1983! Craig the Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 News? Hmmm. Been to Halfords, bought a dehumidifier bag to try and dry out the interior and a bottle of concentrated screenwash. Fealt stupid using my trade card, but hey, 50pence is better in my pocket than their till. Only 50 p because both items were already on offer and heavily reduced. Then drove to the park with mutts, beautiful day so roof off (I did dry it this time before putting it in the boot!) and so much effin' traffic all queing and being rater slow. There's a set of lights on the sea front which is two lanes straight on but everyone queues in the outside so 20 cars outside and one 125cc bike in the nearside. Guess which lane I went in? The I did a stupid: massive accelaration from the lights. blew the BMW on my outside and then overtook the 125 that was in front of me. There are childish fuckers and then there is me... But, it does go very well, it does sound really good when you boot it and even though advancing years and wrinkles should mean I know better, I really don't! LabRat, busmansholiday, paulplom and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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