SiC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Christine said: Did you get the mower though ? Yes! chadders, stonedagain and Christine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 17 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: Is this the opening scene from the little-known Romero horror 'Night of the living chod'? What a load of shonky rammel; who's attending this then? At least the weather has been dry for the last month. The sequel features the "reserve" cars which includes the RS1800, but no chat about it I'm guessing it's already sold and coming to a KGF studio soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, SiC said: Yes! Check blade is torqued up , don't lose a foot if it comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, Christine said: Check blade is torqued up , don't lose a foot if it comes off Is it a common problem? I was told it was serviced around two years ago. Surely it shouldn't be anywhere near my feet if I'm sat on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 @Tubbo that looks fantastic! Is it one of those “Japanese spec” ones with the aubergine leather? Looks stunning and well done resurrecting it. Tubbo and holbeck 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Think I might be on a collection mission. We'll see. Stage 1 - setting off in this, but I don't plan on coming home in it. Finchley here I come. RobT, loserone, Saabnut and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Somebody papped me old Mondy today. Funny when you see your own car on Facebook! adw1977, w00dy, LightBulbFun and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, SiC said: Is it a common problem? I was told it was serviced around two years ago. Surely it shouldn't be anywhere near my feet if I'm sat on it? Sit-on mowers, certainly those built within the last 4 decades or so, will have a dead man's pedal which if you lift your feet off the blade stops. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Tubbo said: So. After buying a Rover 75 blind off EBay with no MOT and viewing it in the dark in the pissing down rain! Once I got it home and had a good look at it in the light I had one of those ‘oh fuck’ moments what have I bought. The foot wells were like duck ponds, the airbag light was on and the ABS light, the boot was full of water and it stank! Also once I got under the car it had rust! Lots of ‘surface rust’. So after many weeks work changing the side impact sensors, replacing all the wires and connectors under the seats, taking out all the carpets to dry them out and having a dehumidifier on the go for days on end, clearing out the sunroof drain holes and plenums. Then tackling the rust by wearing several wire brushes down and various wire wheels with my drill while inhaling and blinding myself with the resulting dust! I have finally got around to getting an MOT. I then spent all day yesterday cleaning and polishing it. I only ever wanted a 75 if I could find it in this particular colour combo- old English white with Aubergine interior. I think it is the best (or worst) whichever way you look at it. That's a winner for me - great colour combo and well done on all your efforts! stonedagain, Lord Sterling, richardmorris and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Nice work @Tubbo. I still can't see you in one though! Looking forward to peering through the window at that interior. Tubbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Finding the Omega incredibly comfortable for some reason. I was a bit worried I'd not like Vauxhall's as I've heard a few conflicting things about the seats, but these are good. Also, a LHD Bristol Beaufort passed me on the A303 earlier, being driven by someone who looked my age. I nodded in appreciation. egg and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbo Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, holbeck said: Nice work @Tubbo. I still can't see you in one though! Looking forward to peering through the window at that interior. Just when things are going good life has a way of kicking you in the nuts! Just walked through the door to be handed a speeding ticket off my wife ? holbeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Concerto is going this week. My mental mate that has my old 416GTI wants to replace the engine. Turns out he's renting storage from another R8 apologist local to me, so he's going to move his 220GTI back home and store the Concerto. Shep Shepherd, Steviemillar, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Tubbo said: Just when things are going good life has a way of kicking you in the nuts! Just walked through the door to be handed a speeding ticket off my wife ? Your wife gives out speeding tickets? Mine just does sarcasm. dome, Supernaut, paulplom and 9 others 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Right. Finchley achieved. Saab handed over to new custodian. Now waiting for Uber driver Shafiq to turn up and take me to WC1X. Still not entirely sure if I'm on a collection or not. Six-cylinder, BorniteIdentity, Craig the Princess and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbo Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, holbeck said: Your wife gives out speeding tickets? Mine just does sarcasm. She used to give out blowjobs, now she just opens my letters! paulplom, mitsisigma01, stonedagain and 6 others 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 That 75 is fiikun' lush! Much want... Tubbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Tubbo said: the boot was full of water and it stank! Goodluckwithfindingthesourceoftheleaks Tubbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbo Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, HMC said: @Tubbo that looks fantastic! Is it one of those “Japanese spec” ones with the aubergine leather? Looks stunning and well done resurrecting it. It’s a Connoisseur SE and I think the aubergine was only available with that spec but I’m sure the Rover lickers would know more. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I'm sure you know where to look ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Colour combo on that 75 has more than a hint of Gin Palace about it. I don't hate it, though I'm not sure I'd go as far as to say I like it either, I'm just glad it exists. dome, egg, beko1987 and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Quick meeting with a chum at Lenin Court (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevin_Court), Finsbury and I seem to be the new owner of a yellow Kangoo, erm, convertible. Jim Bell, dome, jumpingjehovahs and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Looks like E10 is on the way - best get those fuel hoses changed... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/04/e10-petrol-uk-to-standardise-higher-ethanol-blend stonedagain and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 @Tubbo That 75 is lovely! Sat nav as well - proper posh. Tubbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 My mate had a zt, thought he'd had it lowered, nah, probably just the amount of water in it, front scuttle drain, rear light seals, rear window seal, all seats n carpets out, took days taking it apart and drying it. Reassembled, quick test drive, lovely. Next day he lends it to a dick, that obviously couldn't /shouldn't of been driving, straight thru, up and over a roundabout bouncing of the trees like a bowling ball off skittles. Zt dead! Eyersey1234 and Tubbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, N19 said: Looks like E10 is on the way - best get those fuel hoses changed... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/04/e10-petrol-uk-to-standardise-higher-ethanol-blend Looks like I'll be moving to Superunleaded then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Happened to be doing a delivery next door to the Saab specialist 2-Stroke to Turbo in Hertfordshire this morning, so I popped in to have a look at their Saab hive on my 45 minute driving break: These three 99s really grabbed my attention. I've not seen early 99s like the first two for many years: However, my favourite car of the three was the brown one, as not only was it more 'me' (cellular foam bumpers, big indicators and original paint/patina FTW), it was the same age as me All three cars are for sale, but they're far too expensive for the likes of me Pawnote: The 96 Anniversary in the background is a very well-known car in Saab circles and is in the midst of being fettled. RobT, Yoss, BorniteIdentity and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 55 minutes ago, Shep Shepherd said: ...my favourite car of the three was the brown one, ....original paint/patina FTW),... A sort of 99 Flake? Shep Shepherd and High Jetter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 9:19 AM, Aston Martin said: 7 ratchet spanners £11.49 with free delivery. https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/top-tech-7pc-ratchet-spanner-set-529771371?awc=3997_1582967840_6657f35f87b802e30853855781d01764&utm_source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.digidip.net%2F&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=ecp+homepage&utm_content=awin+traffic&utm_campaign=Sub+Networks Have yours been delivered yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 22 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: Sit-on mowers, certainly those built within the last 4 decades or so, will have a dead man's pedal which if you lift your feet off the blade stops. My sister's old one also required someone's weight on the seat before you could start it, bloody annoying as the engine stopped everytime you got off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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