Spurious Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Yoss said: My thoughts exactly. It's also about 17 million weeks long so I'm always skint. wuvvum and anonymous user 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Is a 55 plate modus shite? Dunno, I do think it’s nicely designed this one has the little extra boot hatch and movable rear seat; and yes I have purchased. Black/caramac leather BL Bloke, djim, RobT and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 God they’re hideous... well bought! barefoot and HarmonicCheeseburger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Excellent, gr9 interior. Must admit I rather like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 57 minutes ago, HMC said: Dunno, I do think it’s nicely designed Have you not opened the bonnet yet? You'll change that opinion if you have to do any work in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 4:11 PM, wuvvum said: I once took a Saab 99 in to a Saab specialist and got given an Austin Somerset as a courtesy car. Hagstroms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yup... Tom has always had slightly unorthodox ways of doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, HMC said: a 55 plate modus I asked my MOT guy about a modus I had looked at, he gave me the look that said 'fuck no' so good luck. You will not keep it long enough to worry anyway, enjoy the 'boot chute' SiC and HMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjehovahs Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That Modus is a sweet little thing. I saw a 54 plate in Coral pink, with a boot chute, at the park and ride on Sunday and had some impure thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 wasnt the boot chute thing and moving back seat optional extras on the renner modus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I think they were options and later discontinued after a facelift. MarvinsMom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Pottered about on the cars tonight. First I manhandled this exhaust heatshield off the Clio: The hole is where the after-cat sensor goes. I also cleaned up the chewed jacking points and will hit them with some paint again ince they dry out. I might lash on some dinitrol first. Next, I saw to the non-working rear washer jet on the Mini. The roads were filthy today and my wife was struggling to see out of the back window. A quick clean and adjust with a pin saw it skoosh once more. I had wondered why the back wiper seemed to be out of alignment and hitting the window frame at the bottom. Unfortunately it has cracked around the spindle and slupped round a bit so new wiper required. It has also started smoking again when pulling away. At least that isn't a new problem! The Moog and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Spotted at a customer’s place today. Is it even possible to drive one of these? Surely the first corner has you at 45 degrees and wedged?! The Moog, wuvvum, Supernaut and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Spotted at a customer’s place today. Is it even possible to drive one of these? Surely the first corner has you at 45 degrees and wedged?! Apparently so.?? That must be a right laugh at the slalom entrance to a supermarket (!) beko1987 and The Moog 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyk Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Took the polo for an MOT today. It let me down big time, although i don't agree with some.. Date tested22 January 2020 FAIL View test certificate Mileage70,535 miles MOT test number9103 1367 6187 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) its the NsFront its low on inside but he said itd be ok Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))garage is on a hill thats like a mountain and it holds fine, even in neutral. Repair immediately (major defects): Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))they do pull up abit higher than 'modern' cars, but its the same as the other 6 of them ive had Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) it isn't. Unless someones nicked it in the time i dropped it off Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) had new bulbs for mot Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) had new bulbs for mot Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))had a brand new one, just needed clamp adjustment, its silent now Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))bottom of wing is rusty, been like it for 3 years did have ductape over it. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))been standing for 4 weeks Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))because of exhaust blow probably or because its sat for 4 weeks and frosty today Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) is an advisory on my app, but has had new ones and they work, i checked all lights before i dropped it off Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Looks like its off to be bean cans then. Oh well 20 months from a £100 car isn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Sounds a very harsh MoT, worth getting a second opinion from a more 'old car friendly' place? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Angrydicky said: Sounds a very harsh MoT, worth getting a second opinion from a more 'old car friendly' place? Seconded, although even if failures are fair it's all pretty trivial stuff other than potentially needing new rear wheel bearings (assuming lambda is down to exhaust blow). Maybe ask them to re-check the emissions now the clamp's been tightened, and if ok have a go at sorting the rest? loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyk Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Yes had a chat with the garage, they get it motd at another garage. He agrees, the seat belt was tucked down the seat, the corrosion is the bottom of the wing, they took the tape off, he said hel put some back on and tell them to leave it,or fill it. the handbrake and brakes and possibly the wheel bearings are due to it sitting for 4 weeks (and i stupidly left the handbrake on) so hell grease them up but at worse it needs a handbrake cable and bearings. The bulbs. He said seem fine if at worse hell put new bulbs in, and not charge me. The exhaust leak he thinks it needs some "gloop" round the join. Lambda is because of exhaust blow or it needs warming up. Tyre, i said ill get a part worn, he doesn't want to get involved in that. So yeah after having a decent chat he thinks most if not all of it he can do without new parts. And i've given the go ahead to do it. As for some reason i just can't scrap the thing. I can see why the eldery lady cried when i bought it, it's like some diesase you can't get rid of. adw1977, jumpingjehovahs, Craig the Princess and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 today's spots. Craig the Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, Dannyk said: Yes had a chat with the garage, they get it motd at another garage. He agrees, the seat belt was tucked down the seat, the corrosion is the bottom of the wing, they took the tape off, he said hel put some back on and tell them to leave it,or fill it. the handbrake and brakes and possibly the wheel bearings are due to it sitting for 4 weeks (and i stupidly left the handbrake on) so hell grease them up but at worse it needs a handbrake cable and bearings. The bulbs. He said seem fine if at worse hell put new bulbs in, and not charge me. The exhaust leak he thinks it needs some "gloop" round the join. Lambda is because of exhaust blow or it needs warming up. Tyre, i said ill get a part worn, he doesn't want to get involved in that. So yeah after having a decent chat he thinks most if not all of it he can do without new parts. And i've given the go ahead to do it. As for some reason i just can't scrap the thing. I can see why the eldery lady cried when i bought it, it's like some diesase you can't get rid of. That looks like a tyre, some gaffa tape and an Italian tune up enroute to a completely different and more reasonable garage. Glad you have saved, I would have too. Angrydicky and Craig the Princess 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Somebody had a bad morning. This was in the car park where I keep the van. It was gutted, all the storage bins ripped open, all the doors flung open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 5 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Spotted at a customer’s place today. Is it even possible to drive one of these? Surely the first corner has you at 45 degrees and wedged?! 5 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Apparently so.?? That must be a right laugh at the slalom entrance to a supermarket (!) It's the overhang at the back I'd be worried about - I'd be guaranteed to take out someone's garden wall with it. That poor Panda on the back must get yanked around all over the place on tight corners. stonedagain and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyk Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Split_Pin said: That looks like a tyre, some gaffa tape and an Italian tune up enroute to a completely different and more reasonable garage. Glad you have saved, I would have too. Yeah all easy now ive had it explained, im letting the garage do it though so they can't say i havn't done it good enough or whatever. Oh well, it's only another 17 years and it won't need one.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 https://rmsothebys.com/en/home/lots/pa20#?SortBy=Default&SearchTerm=&Category=All Categories&IncludeWithdrawnLots&Auction=PA20&OfferStatus=All availability&AuctionYear=&Model=Model&Make=Make&FeaturedOnly=false&StillForSaleOnly=false&Collection=All Lots&WithoutReserveOnly=false&Day=All Days&CategoryTag=All Categories&TimedOnly=false&page=1&pageSize=40 Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa20/paris/lots/r0023-1998-bentley-azure/830795 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa20/paris/lots/r0022-1959-facel-vega-excellence/830793 Skizzer, Six-cylinder, Semi-C and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Ooooft facel Vega egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, 320touring said: Ooooft facel Vega That's the noise I made! egg, Stanky and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 It's an Excellence as well - about the rarest of the lot, most of them snapped in half years ago. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I quite like these number plates being advertised on Facebook. https://hdplates.com/collections/number-plates/products/4d-laser-cut-acrylic-front-back Question is, if I put them on the Legacy which needs a new front plate really, will it look fucking stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 All down to opinion, mine is that those gel plates belong on slammed Astra VXRs and new AMG lookalike Mercedes. HillmanImp, cobblers and stuboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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