dozeydustman Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: He'll be a candidate for lower back problems later in life. Because of the lowering/ride of his car or because of height. Being 6ft 5 myself I have to stand crooked/stooped to use most everyday items. One of the reasons why I’m quite fussy over cars I look to purchase. In other news my planned day of automotive exhaust hanging was sidelined after some twat builder blocked up 3 garages (including mine) in the block with a 7.5 tonner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, dozeydustman said: Because of the lowering/ride of his car or because of height.... Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Tim_E said: I found it funny that I bought and ran a BMW and a Porsche for less than a decent small second hand 5 year old supermini. A colleague at work once slated me for my old cars. He soon shut up when I asked him how many warning lights he had on the dash of his then still pretty new fat arsed Megane which cost a fuckload more than my old 944 GrumpiusMaximus, Cord Fourteener and Split_Pin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I've had lowered cars for the past 12 years, absolutely no problems with my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I finished cleaning the Cavalier this afternoon, scrubs up well I think. Then went out for a socially distanced meet in a car park. It was great to see everyone again after such a long time. I stretched its legs along the motorway prior to the meet and I can really see why these were so popular. I intended to keep the run gentle at around 60mph but I looked and I was doing an indicated 75. The car is so quiet I didn't even notice. dome, stuboy, Dick Longbridge and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: I finished cleaning the Cavalier this afternoon, scrubs up well I think. Then went out for a socially distanced meet in a car park. It was great to see everyone again after such a long time. I stretched its legs along the motorway prior to the meet and I can really see why these were so popular. I intended to keep the run gentle at around 60mph but I looked and I was doing an indicated 75. The car is so quiet I didn't even notice. The 2.0 Cavaliers always felt much brisker than they had any right to be. Back when I passed my test, they were just getting to be an old car. I guess probably where the Vectra C is now. Burnside and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, dozeydustman said: Being 6ft 5 myself "They call him Dozey, the tallest bestest dustman in the South" Sorry, Benny Hill came into my mind when I read your post. I have a tall Uncle, clothing and bedding were a problem for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 8 hours ago, SiC said: The 2.0 Cavaliers always felt much brisker than they had any right to be. Back when I passed my test, they were just getting to be an old car. I guess probably where the Vectra C is now. That might be an issue. It is a lovely car but - and its simply doing exactly as designed here, the drive is so ordinary. Ive got a timing belt kit and rocker cover gasket in the post so I'll fit all that, drive it about some more and then decide. With the money from the Corsa, the wheels on this and the car itself, I could get something more interesting as a pure hobby car. somewhatfoolish, Tickman, Burnside and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I finished cleaning the Cavalier this afternoon, scrubs up well I think. Then went out for a socially distanced meet in a car park. It was great to see everyone again after such a long time. I stretched its legs along the motorway prior to the meet and I can really see why these were so popular. I intended to keep the run gentle at around 60mph but I looked and I was doing an indicated 75. The car is so quiet I didn't even notice. I need to start coming along to Scottish meets. Where was this one? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, Cheezey said: I need to start coming along to Scottish meets. Where was this one? I'll fire you a PM chief. Cheezey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Right, Welsh shitters to the Brown phone... we need to organise our meet. I'll call for dates in the Shiteisteddfod thread. Skizzer, Coprolalia and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Factory car park circa 2005. Lexus belongs to the boss, Acclaim is auld Jim's who's been working there since '68. crad, Austat, Eyersey1234 and 7 others 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 At Honda for recall on Mrs CSW CRV Hopefully it won't take longer than the 1hr quoted, as I'm meant to be in work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 All done. New window switch fitted. No more fire hazard. On the downside. I've made enquiries about a 2013 CRV sat on the forecourt ! Hopefully by the time I get home, the rush of blood to the head will have worn off and I don't spunk 11k of finance on it lol Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Looking out of my window the sky is completely cloudless but I can see at least ten contrails in various states of degradation. So either things are starting to get back to normal or it's plane loads of people trying to get back from India before the travel ban kicks in... Cookiesouwest and Tadhg Tiogar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Cheezey said: I need to start coming along to Scottish meets. Where was this one? I'd be up for any Scottish chod gatherings also. That looks like a nice convoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Looking out of my window the sky is completely cloudless but I can see at least ten contrails in various states of degradation. So either things are starting to get back to normal or it's plane loads of people trying to get back from India before the travel ban kicks in... Check them out: https://www.flightradar24.com/52.47,0.36/9 wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just found this bit of old film of my old Trabbie. Trabant copy.mp4 Now that, was proper shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, wuvvum said: Looking out of my window the sky is completely cloudless but I can see at least ten contrails in various states of degradation. So either things are starting to get back to normal or it's plane loads of people trying to get back from India before the travel ban kicks in... I think you have spotted the charter flights; there were supposed to be at least 10 coming from India with the express intention of beating the ban... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I was driving around and stumbled upon a Crafter that seemed way too rusty for its age. Then I looked at the plates. From the UK to Portugal is quite the long way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Well that was fun...just on my way back from dropping another car load of rubbish off at the tip and the Xantia decided to play up. Specifically it decided to do nothing when I turned the key to start save for a relay clicking under the dash. On about the fifth try it fired up as normal...and I've been unable to make it do it again. Great. Another thing to be investigated I need to add to the list for that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, OM646 said: I was driving around and stumbled upon a Crafter that seemed way too rusty for its age. Then I looked at the plates. From the UK to Portugal is quite the long way! Seems to have either changed owners recently, or the owner changed his address.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 21 hours ago, Spurious said: Nervous knot in my stomach for the next few days. Mortgage provider is doing the valuation on the house we're buying. It was for sale at offers between 145-150 and we offered on the lower end of things. It's slightly cheaper than surrounding houses, in great condition and when looking at Zoopla etc and property prices are going up again but fucks sake this process takes time. Can't wait for it to be finished. 🤞 Mortgage approval came through this afternoon. What a relief. Things are going well, surprisingly. HillmanImp, cort1977, Stanky and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, Spurious said: Mortgage approval came through this afternoon. What a relief. Things are going well, surprisingly. May things continue to go well for you 🥂🍻 HMC and Spurious 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 hours ago, OM646 said: I was driving around and stumbled upon a Crafter that seemed way too rusty for its age. Then I looked at the plates. From the UK to Portugal is quite the long way! Corfu last autumn OM646 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, OM646 said: I was driving around and stumbled upon a Crafter that seemed way too rusty for its age. Then I looked at the plates. From the UK to Portugal is quite the long way! There's a Range Rover P38 (probably around a 1998 model at a guess) that's been sat outside the LR specialist near work for a few weeks. LHD, Portuguese plates, rust free but massive lacquer peel. They've recently moved it into their yard at the back where they keep cars for spares, so I guess something expensive has packed up over here, and the owners have abandoned it and flown home after receiving a quote for the repairs. OM646 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Coming threw my town to go home and get blocked... "Oh a fire?"...*opens window*..."OH A RUNAWAY" Amazing how little people cared, just doing a turn in road and fucking off. Myself & someone else stayed till the smoke & engine had died then drove down to see if everyone was fine & exactly what was up & if people were okay. As expected the guy had just topped up his oil and put a tad too much. Shame. Someone had called the fire brigade too thinking it was a full on fire. An unmarked police car & officer had arrived by this point (The Police station is just down the same road, likewise the Fire station, which is part timers) and then asked, then seen about getting it moved to the woodland carpark about a 1000 meters down the road. Funniest thing was when the 3 of us (The owner of the car was attending to there child) went to push it a car was trying to speed past, when we tried to say "hold on the roads blocked" the driver shouted "FUCK OFF IM AWAY TO A FIRE" then sped past. Once moved and all safe I then had to make way for a fire engine...Kinda wish I'd stayed a little longer so could find the same guy and go "Fuck off, there's no fire". Burnside, Ghosty and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 My leg of a shitely completed, and another shiter met in person. Good to meet you @Talbot, have a safe journey tomorrow Talbot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 The barn find db6 resurfaced this afternoon and someone turned up in a shiny one to crawl over it. danthecapriman, Shite Ron, outlaw118 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, richardmorris said: The barn find db6 resurfaced this afternoon and someone turned up in a shiny one to crawl over it. Forgot, the reg of the silver one was 555HOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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