Pete-M Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Returned from a 1850 mile round trip of Germany in the C32. Things learned: AMG Mercedes are far better on the Autobahn than XJR Jags. Where the Jag would tramline at higher than UK speeds the C32 doesn't. The C32 is very stable indeed. The 155 mph limiter is definitely fictional. 26 mpg average so the same MPG as the new VW Transporter DSG I took around Germany last year. 102 octane super unleaded is easy to find in Germany. I didn't expect that. The villages around the Nürburgring are stunningly pretty. If you're in that area, visit Altenahr. In one of the local villages is a chap who loves old BL tat and has a garage full of it. As I only expect you lot to be interested in the latter, have some pics. wuvvum, RobT, paulplom and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 18 hours ago, juular said: Trying to work out if /where this would be useful I've often seen them in lidl/aldi. I fancy one but I can think of a single purpose where it would come in handy. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, paulplom said: I've often seen them in lidl/aldi. I fancy one but I can think of a single purpose where it would come in handy. When all you have is a ? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Floatylight said: One in @brownnova? 6 hours ago, Ghosty said: Is it eponymous? All will be revealed on Monday gents... egg and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, brownnova said: All will be revealed on Monday gents... Usually wrong, but I hope I know what that is. Looking at Pete M's photographs, how come is when you see rusty cars abroad they're always like sort of 'patina' rusty whereas in Britain they're just absolutely fucked rusty? brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Maybe the salt we use on the roads in winter. And being a cold island can't help with salty sea air. And the constant miserable rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 16 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Indicator/sidelight units are the wrong way up on the blue one, suggesting someone has had it apart who doesn't really know what they're doing... Remember that you film all your workshop activities and put them on line. Let he who is without sin and all that. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, paulplom said: Maybe the salt we use on the roads in winter. And being a cold island can't help with salty sea air. And the constant miserable rain. For many years, that is what kept the new car industry afloat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Replaced the cable tie on stuboy junior corsa, with proper metal strap as it was loose and peeing about grease everywhere.. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Thought I'd have a look at missus focus, skin separated in few places, and so flap wheeled it best I could, and painted with rust remover. Cavcraft, egg, paulplom and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Day 2, and 2 and a half hours of cleaning and sticker removal RobT, LightBulbFun, paulplom and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 4 hours ago, stuboy said: Thought I'd have a look at missus focus, skin separated in few places, and so flap wheeled it best I could, and painted with rust remover. This could be useful: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002TOL3ZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YVrxFbEAM728A paulplom and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I got the £2.78 spool valve fitted to the CR-V last night, and today it drove the 140 miles to the FoD with no problems at all. Which is good. dome, Twiggy, LightBulbFun and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 minute ago, wuvvum said: spool valve ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Popped to the takeaway the other day and came away with more that just a 97a (Chung ying special fried rice) Bumped up into another customer (in shot and clearly thinking what is this guy up to) who had driven in in the Corolla. Needless to say I left him my number after he said they might sell in a few months... HillmanImp, holbeck, Tickman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, stuboy said: ?? It's the bit that makes the VTEC kick in yo!. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 minute ago, HMC said: more less same as i learnt to drive in 1993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just finished the first draft of a Will for a client. 1.25am. This is the after-effect of a FoD afternoon..... paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Am i in it ? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Christine said: Am i in it ? Yes, you have left everything to me. Completely unconnected, has anyone seen my shotgun. Saabnut, Tadhg Tiogar, Christine and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Had the 2cv battery on charge for 24 hours, refitted and it started right up. Great. But the radio no longer works. It’s got a permanent 12v direct from battery ( and tested at the battery plug) and the switchable 12v with ignition is ok too. Just a dead radio. I’ve tried pressing the reset button and holding down the power button but nothing. could a very low battery kill it? Its a jvc kid-r521. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Up too toolstation to purchase some fat boy filler and home too trowel some on.. Shite Ron, Stevebrookman and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, anonymous user said: ...., has anyone seen my shotgun. Why, is someone getting married? Christine and Essex V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Day 3, the car came with some replacement plates that are better than the delaminated originals...did the rear. It's a small relief not to worry about font and dealer plates LightBulbFun, Shite Ron and Vantman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just now, egg said: Day 3, the car came with some replacement plates that are better than the delaminated originals...did the rear. It's a small relief not to worry about font and dealer plates ???Dealer is not far from my parents in Watford...RIP Bushey heath plates.. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 They'll go on the wall of my shed Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 hours ago, richardmorris said: Had the 2cv battery on charge for 24 hours, refitted and it started right up. Great. But the radio no longer works. It’s got a permanent 12v direct from battery ( and tested at the battery plug) and the switchable 12v with ignition is ok too. Just a dead radio. I’ve tried pressing the reset button and holding down the power button but nothing. could a very low battery kill it? Its a jvc kid-r521. Is there a fuse in the back of the radio? You may have just spiked something. I wouldn't have thought a low battery would kill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, paulplom said: Is there a fuse in the back of the radio? You may have just spiked something. I wouldn't have thought a low battery would kill it. Yes, a tiny blade 10 amp. It’s intact and I get continuity across it. It’s a puzzle certainly. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 To my complete and utter surprise* it turns out halfords caliper paint is shit. Not to worry it will fit in with the generally shit aesthetic of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 So Mrs BMH booked us Sunday lunch at our local in Torbay for 4pm. We set off in plenty of time (10am), but sadly there's been a complete shit cart on the M5. We ended up traveling through middle England and the Cotswolds to avoid it and just made it time wise. The positive was that we managed to see what was clearly the pre WWII Bentley Owners Club Sunday lunchtime Pimm's meeting; a lot of BA's withdraw 747's awaiting their fate at the Cotswolds Airport; numerous classics being given a gentle run in.the countryside (couldn't they have just fooked off or at least driven at the speed limit for once); and there had clearly been an AC Cobra replica meet somewhere near Bristol, given the number of Invacars, sorry, Dax copies that were on the M5. LightBulbFun and Stevebrookman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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