chancer Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 7 hours ago, SRi05 said: Day off, so out for a nice long blast in my latest acquisition. A rare glorious day up here Looking good man. Hope its behaving itself. I always get the fear sellin cars in case they break halfway home 😂 Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, chancer said: Looking good man. Hope its behaving itself. I always get the fear sellin cars in case they break halfway home 😂 140 odd miles today and totally fine 👍 cracking wee thing chancer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 5 hours ago, brownnova said: Now I’m at 10 I’m glad I don’t have ... an understanding wife 😂 Um, you might want to re-word that bit before MrsBN sees it! chaseracer, brownnova and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Problem: Solution: Result: Actually this is just for the weekend. I have an ebay special second hand door card coming, though I did toy with the idea of stripping this one and re-upholstering it. But that would be more of a PIA than spending £25 on the second hand one. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 hours ago, stuboy said: ...., but god its low, the lad is 6ft 7... He'll be a candidate for lower back problems later in life. Cord Fourteener and Angrydicky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 12 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: He'll be a candidate for lower back problems later in life. already complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, stuboy said: already complaining I do wonder at the current fad ( didn’t seem to happen twenty years ago) for lowering 2cvs to within an inch of the floor. The best thing about the car is the extremely comfortable ride. Asimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, stuboy said: already complaining QED, I think. Start investing money in companies that provide mobility aids and back relief products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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 Split_Pin, GrumpiusMaximus and Cord Fourteener 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. Skizzer, Stevebrookman, cort16 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. Split_Pin and Burnside 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. Tickman, mk2_craig, somewhatfoolish 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. Coprolalia, chaseracer and Skizzer 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. Eyersey1234, Burnside, Supernaut 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... Tadhg Tiogar and Cookiesouwest 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...
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