richardmorris Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: Just been setting up our new Alexa echo thing. Fuck me the bugger doesn't shut up. Richard Bacon’s has apparently let his children know he was sacked from the bbc for cocaine use. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 hours ago, rusty998 said: I will need to dig the welder out for this purchase, deposit left and hopefully should be at Rusty towers in a couple of weeks 1275cc low mileage, not to bad body wise but will need some welding, paint, oil seals and an M,O,T Formerly owned by @garycox of this parish! LightBulbFun, garycox and rusty998 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 The problem with this car is that now the others aren't getting driven enough! So I took the Audi up to my brothers bit in Stirling today to meet in his garden, top down of course! It seemed to enjoy it, even the temperature guage started working again for a bit! 320touring, Tickman, BorniteIdentity and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 After five years I've just discovered how to delete the automated signature on tapatalk.Press the person icon in the top right, and it's under the the settings menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty998 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 12 hours ago, Angrydicky said: Formerly owned by @garycox of this parish! Is @garycox still on these fine pages? Would be good to know a little bit more about the car's life prior to my purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, rusty998 said: Is @garycox still on these fine pages? Would be good to know a little bit more about the car's life prior to my purchase Last visited 32 minutes ago. Send him a pm. rusty998 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty998 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, paulplom said: Last visited 32 minutes ago. Send him a pm. Ah excellent thank you, I shall ? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Got my zx estate from detailing it. Removing all the grime of it has revealed the horizontal surfaces to have the typical Citroen laquer. Thankfully it's not too bad and hopefully the treatment applied will halt any more degradation for a while yet. Look at that shine though, well chuffed! blakey79, MarvinsMom, RayMK and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowsilver Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Decided to try out the free set of 15" Vauxhall wheel trims kindly provided by @TheDoctor on our Zafira. Compare and contrast. The old: Original trims. Twenty years old and fitted to the car from new. Bit scuffed but generally not in bad condition considering their age. Vauhall griffin logo in the centre is actually a sticker which makes then easy to clean but a couple of them have had to be restuck, although fortunately none have gone missing. The valve cutouts are rather obvious. The new (well actually second hand but new to this car): Genuine Vauxhall with proper moulded griffin logo in the centre. The valve cutouts are much less obvious. Must be from a newer car but may well have been standard fit on a later model Zafira or Astra. New ones look quite smart but are probably more difficult to clean than the old smooth ones, particularly the centre logo, and obviously compromise the originality of the car, which is otherwise pretty much as it left the factory. Can't decide which look better so I will probably leave the new ones on for a while until I get used to / fed up with them. Anyone have any thoughts / opinions? LightBulbFun, richardmorris, DoctorRetro and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Slowsilver said: Decided to try out the free set of 15" Vauxhall wheel trims kindly provided by @TheDoctor on our Zafira. Compare and contrast. The old: Original trims. Twenty years old and fitted to the car from new. Bit scuffed but generally not in bad condition considering their age. Vauhall griffin logo in the centre is actually a sticker which makes then easy to clean but a couple of them have had to be restuck, although fortunately none have gone missing. The valve cutouts are rather obvious. The new (well actually second hand but new to this car): Genuine Vauxhall with proper moulded griffin logo in the centre. The valve cutouts are much less obvious. Must be from a newer car but may well have been standard fit on a later model Zafira or Astra. New ones look quite smart but are probably more difficult to clean than the old smooth ones, particularly the centre logo, and obviously compromise the originality of the car, which is otherwise pretty much as it left the factory. Can't decide which look better so I will probably leave the new ones on for a while until I get used to / fed up with them. Anyone have any thoughts / opinions? I think the new ones refresh/modernise it a bit, but like you say, it's difficult to choose. Ps. They are from a newish Corsa. Slowsilver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 @dean36014 That ZX looks incredible. I would be so pleased with that. I took the Laguna to Andover station today, give it a 10 mile run to keep everything lubricated. The drive there was a bit dull but the drive back was quite invigorating. Ended up accidentally* getting in a race with a newish SLK350 down the slip road. Obviously he beat me, but I was ahead for a little while. I think this Laguna is probably the best wolf in sheeps clothing I have owned. loserone and dean36014 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 CR-V rear calipers were satisfying to refurb, shame it took me 3 days to get off my arse and do it though. RobT, paulplom and Spurious 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 23 hours ago, Broadsword said: Do tell us more about both of those! It's all the dogs fault... I pass the X300 looking pretty sorry for itself whilst walking the mutt. I know the chap who stays next door so enquired and was told"He wants rid and there's another in the garage". Yesterday I got the chance to have a look at them. Both are 3.2s. The X300 has been off the road for 3 years and started regularly, it's done just over 70k. It's got a lot of lacquer peel but from a brief glance underneath looked crusty but solid. The XJ40 has been in there for 18 years apparently. Povvo spec on wheel trims! I couldn't really get under it but what I could see looked OK. I'd love to resurrect both. I'd sell the X300 on once roadworthy and keep the XJ40. For a bit at least. Negotiations are ongoing. Stay tuned... gm, paulplom, 1duck and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 39 minutes ago, dome said: It's all the dogs fault... I pass the X300 looking pretty sorry for itself whilst walking the mutt. I know the chap who stays next door so enquired and was told"He wants rid and there's another in the garage". Yesterday I got the chance to have a look at them. Both are 3.2s. The X300 has been off the road for 3 years and started regularly, it's done just over 70k. It's got a lot of lacquer peel but from a brief glance underneath looked crusty but solid. The XJ40 has been in there for 18 years apparently. Povvo spec on wheel trims! I couldn't really get under it but what I could see looked OK. I'd love to resurrect both. I'd sell the X300 on once roadworthy and keep the XJ40. For a bit at least. Negotiations are ongoing. Stay tuned... In the harsh light of day the X300 would have to be very cheap to be worth it. You can get a decent, up and running example for not many £, so be careful. The only exception is if you see a manual transmission in either, then they become much more interesting, but that is pretty unlikely. They can hide very bad rust and XJ40/X300s suffer very badly by sitting. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, Broadsword said: In the harsh light of day the X300 would have to be very cheap to be worth it. You can get a decent, up and running example for not many £, so be careful. The only exception is if you see a manual transmission in either, then they become much more interesting, but that is pretty unlikely. They can hide very bad rust and XJ40/X300s suffer very badly by sitting. Thanks for that. Both are autos. I couldn't get underneath either properly so will have fun* finding out if I get them. Split_Pin and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 nothing exciting, turned halfway to 90 years old saturday, few gifts from missus and kids, and today the shalaxy rewarded me by not starting again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Took the fiesta for a drive on the moor. The 1.25 engine is brilliant, very happy to be revved and apart from some suspension bush noises it’s a pleasure to Chuck about. LightBulbFun and SiC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Didn't go for a proper drive this weekend as had the in-laws around. Did drive up to Burnham on sea this evening though. Forgot how rundown parts of the front are. If I had black and white vision, I'd thought it would be the 1960s. Almost charming the way it is! Also realised I really need another fun modern toy in my life. Most likely Clio 182 shaped... However the Laguna definitely would need to go. Hmmmm Getting fed up of the 1100 on stands too. Want to go for a drive in it! HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, HMC said: Took the fiesta for a drive on the moor. The 1.25 engine is brilliant, very happy to be revved and apart from some suspension bush noises it’s a pleasure to Chuck about. Plenty of slightly questionable driving was done with in a mates sad face Fiesta with that Yamaha engine in it! Probably feel slow now but back when I was 17/18, the way it revved made it feel super quick. In 2 years and 25k miles, he did manage to get through 3 clutches and 2 hand brake cables.... Poor thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I'm probably mental but i put the Granada on ebay last night, I'm not really using due to this virus and i was never planning on keeping it so thought I'd try selling it now whilst the weather is nice and it be worth more than in the winter when no one wants old cars, I've had several emails etc but tonight I had a good offer on it and pending a payment it might be going up north. The Marina might be next for the chop ? I''m not not sure yet but as lovely as the car is and I know i'll never find another car in that condition i really want something a little more exciting to drive which has rear seat belts and is also tax exempt (it's much easier to live with and insurance is cheaper too!) and want to use the money from both cars to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 312k mile Zafira had its 4th cambelt kit fitted this weekend and most suspension bushes changed - they where all original - it's like a new car* now. Hopefully keep it going a bit longer! * not that it was very good new mind. BorniteIdentity and Joey spud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 @Slowsilver as someone else said, your new trims are off a Corsa D, Club spec iirc. IMO original is always best (and of its time!) but the Corsa trims don't look bad at all. Early Vectra C/ Corsa C Design wheel trims also don't look bad on Zafiras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Slowsilver said: Decided to try out the free set of 15" Vauxhall wheel trims kindly provided by @TheDoctor on our Zafira. Compare and contrast. The old: Original trims. Twenty years old and fitted to the car from new. Bit scuffed but generally not in bad condition considering their age. Vauhall griffin logo in the centre is actually a sticker which makes then easy to clean but a couple of them have had to be restuck, although fortunately none have gone missing. The valve cutouts are rather obvious. The new (well actually second hand but new to this car): Genuine Vauxhall with proper moulded griffin logo in the centre. The valve cutouts are much less obvious. Must be from a newer car but may well have been standard fit on a later model Zafira or Astra. New ones look quite smart but are probably more difficult to clean than the old smooth ones, particularly the centre logo, and obviously compromise the originality of the car, which is otherwise pretty much as it left the factory. Can't decide which look better so I will probably leave the new ones on for a while until I get used to / fed up with them. Anyone have any thoughts / opinions? by far not the worst looking wheel trims out there but I personally prefer the simpler looking original trims (rest of the car looks very clean/nice btw!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 7 hours ago, stuboy said: nothing exciting, turned halfway to 90 years old saturday, few gifts from missus and kids, and today the shalaxy rewarded me by not starting again.. Happy birthday @stuboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I've got a set of 4 facelift Vectra B LS wheel trims in 15 inch which someone can have for free if they want. They are scuffed but no chips or cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 For some reason, this reminds me of an old cartoon where a character saws a circle in the floor and then falls through it. But I guess it does take all sorts to make a world and life is busy. Having worked on air springs I understand how it could go wrong so easily and with terrible consequences, so if you are thinking of repairing your saggy motor car then just spend a few minutes covering how you intend to do it. https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/air-suspension-systems-on-vehicles.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_term=alert-1&utm_content=mvr-12-jun-20 SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Any on here been silly... paulplom, Three Speed, Broadsword and 7 others 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 3:40 PM, dean36014 said: Got my zx estate from detailing it. Removing all the grime of it has revealed the horizontal surfaces to have the typical Citroen laquer. Thankfully it's not too bad and hopefully the treatment applied will halt any more degradation for a while yet. Look at that shine though, well chuffed! you are @Mrs6C in disguise :P Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 17 hours ago, trigger said: I'm probably mental but i put the Granada on ebay last night, I'm not really using due to this virus and i was never planning on keeping it so thought I'd try selling it now whilst the weather is nice and it be worth more than in the winter when no one wants old cars, I've had several emails etc but tonight I had a good offer on it and pending a payment it might be going up north. The Marina might be next for the chop ? I''m not not sure yet but as lovely as the car is and I know i'll never find another car in that condition i really want something a little more exciting to drive which has rear seat belts and is also tax exempt (it's much easier to live with and insurance is cheaper too!) and want to use the money from both cars to pay for it. Have you still got the van? My granada hasn't moved out it's garage in 8 months, it's a real shame, it's probably better for you and the car to sell it on to someone who'll use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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