Talbot Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 38 minutes ago, Cord Forteener aka Tim_E said: I'd still rather keep a car that's got useful life in it on the road, even if you have to enjoy* a bit of banter with muppets on soshul meadya. The problem these days is if you sell a car that has a £500 catalyst on it and is worth £150 in light iron for £300 on arsebook, the likelihood is that it won't stay on the road, and said arsebook bloke will simply scrap it himself. Better to simply scrap it yourself and get the cash. That said, if I owned a car with a £500 cat on it, I'd likely weigh it in myself and put a £100 generic one on. Saves the ballache of coming out one day to find it gone and nets me the £400 rather than some thieving tosser. chadders, Jerzy Woking, Burnside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Finally have just clicked "buy" on a proper actual nice real deal MIG welder on Machine Mart (also bought regulator and gas bottle). If I wasn't in solitary confinement self isolating I might be a little more excited and drive the car around for a bit. Sunny Jim, Burnside, wuvvum and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Moved the cars about on my lunch break today. Had a look under the Cav at the brake lines as I know @320tourings similarly aged Toledo needed new ones however the ones on the Cav have either lasted remarkably well, or are very well made replacements. GOOD CAR. The Rover obviously got jealous and for its lack of use for the past 2 weeks it chucked its brake pad warning light on. Pads are definitely good,, my gold 75 was the same. Filed under 'Heritage'. BAD CAR. Put the Audi in my garage to do an oil change tonight. Tried to crack off the filter to save time tonight, this is always an arse due to its awkward location. Wouldn't budge, shall reconvene tonight. Investigated the slight exhaust blown that I was convinced was getting louder. The join on the exhaust between the downpipe and middle looks like it's been at the bottom of the sea for a decade. Otherwise not too bad and there are 2 braces across the tunnel it sits in so it's not going to fall off. INDIFFERENT CAR. juular, Fumbler, OM646 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 This went to cartakeback today for £300. It's been stored some 180 miles from my house and the lacquer peel had got much worse since this photo was taken (and it had lost all it's coolant), seeing as ~£1000 will still buy a decent example it wasn't worth faffing with. Split_Pin, Barry Cade, eddyramrod and 4 others 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Balls. Looks like my 25 years of clean driving are up. Got done for speeding in a car I hate, when I was running late for something after a monumentally stressful morning. Not even the glory of being done for speeding in something that's either genuinely stupidly fast, or genuinely stupidly slow. All the more annoying, because as I general rule, I do not speed. 69 in a 60 suggests I definitely did that time. Didn't even see the van. (which suggests I was overtaking something). Sunny Jim, wuvvum, Coprolalia and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Balls. Looks like my 25 years of clean driving are up. Got done for speeding in a car I hate, when I was running late for something after a monumentally stressful morning. Not even the glory of being done for speeding in something that's either genuinely stupidly fast, or genuinely stupidly slow. All the more annoying, because as I general rule, I do not speed. 69 in a 60 suggests I definitely did that time. Didn't even see the van. (which suggests I was overtaking something). I am patiently waiting on a potential summons from tripping a gantry camera on m25 on way home after my Panda collection. Do you get offered a speed awareness course ilo points for first offence /minor infringement? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 69 in a 60 will be a speed awareness course. Currently carried out by Zoom meeting. Several boring hours where you'll be able to know more than the instructor. Shame. 2mph less and you would likely have been ignored. Enforcement is recommended by the ACPO to start at 68 in a 60 Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Yeah, while my general aim is to not speed, I do occasionally let myself go a few mph over at the upper end. Ah well. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Do they have the option to take a speed awareness course instead of points and a fine in Wales? I got caught going 60 in 50mph roadworks on the A66 3 years ago. As it was in England, the £90 for the course was cheaper than all 4 insurance premiums going up. In Scotland we don't have that option. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I suspect so. Won't find out for a bit. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Do they have the option to take a speed awareness course instead of points and a fine in Wales? England and Wales operate SAC. Scotland do not. 9 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: I do occasionally let myself go a few mph over at the upper end. Exactly why the ACPO guidelines state that prosecution should start at +10% +2 MPH. This allows people to stray over the limit slghtly and not drive around with their eyes glued to the speedometer. If you're aiming to be at the speed limit, it's extremely unlikely you'll go 10% over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Balls. Looks like my 25 years of clean driving are up. Got done for speeding in a car I hate, when I was running late for something after a monumentally stressful morning. Not even the glory of being done for speeding in something that's either genuinely stupidly fast, or genuinely stupidly slow. All the more annoying, because as I general rule, I do not speed. 69 in a 60 suggests I definitely did that time. Didn't even see the van. (which suggests I was overtaking something). Have you been stopped and spoken to or you awaiting something through the post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 It's a shit defence, but I did confirm that this particular car has a very accurate speedometer, whereas most of the cars I own do not, so I'd happily do an indicated 70mph in the 2CV in a 60 knowing it's really 63. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just now, lesapandre said: Have you been stopped and spoken to or you awaiting something through the post? Something through the post. Not my car, so it's taking a while. (initial contact well within their legal requirements) lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Ah. They've made enquires as to who was the driver etc. Have they indicated what they are doing next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Something through the post. Not my car, so it's taking a while. (initial contact well within their legal requirements) Would be an idea to request a photograph of you in the car actually. Not to say "It wasn't me", more for just framing with a date saying "RIP Clean Driving, 25 years old. We hardly knew ye" DeeJay, dollywobbler and loserone 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Got the starter off the Lanchester without removing the exhaust. A second pair of hands and disconnecting a brake rod was the way to go. Should just be a case of cleaning up contacts to get it working properly again. It doesnt' look particularly worn on the outside, just a bit scruffy from being sat under the car for years, exposed to the elements. This has been one of the bigger obstacles to getting the Lanchester reliable so it'll be good to have it sorted. adw1977, dome, JeeExEll and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, dollywobbler said: It's a shit defence, but I did confirm that this particular car has a very accurate speedometer, whereas most of the cars I own do not, so I'd happily do an indicated 70mph in the 2CV in a 60 knowing it's really 63. Once you've done the SAC you can pretend it never happened - you don't get points or a fine (well, you have to pay for the course, I s'pose) and the bad old days of insurance companies whacking up your premium because you'd been on a course are long gone (I always wondered shouldn't they put the cost down, seeing as how you were re-trained and a re-born good driver ?). I blemished my record by going thru a red light four years ago. All forgotten about now, and as 3 years have lapsed if I do err again, I'll get another course. TBF, I'm pretty sure I've squeaked through a few speed limits by milli-miles per hr since starting this couriering malarkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Anyroad, let's talk about the Streetwise for a moment. It had been becoming a bit problematic with starting properly, or making a dreadful racket when it did start, suggesting starter motor issues. Still, as long as it starts okay, all's good. Until it didn't. Battery was fine, so deffo a starter motor issue. A quick research on MG-R forums suggested two connectors in particular corrode for fun. Battery off, airbox disconnected from battery tray and nudged out of the way. Yup, two badly corroded connectors - emery and WD40 contact cleaner put to work, all hooked back up. Now starts first time every time without any complaint. Win. Every time I braked I'd get a knocking noise from the front, suggesting when I put the new discs and pads on I probably hadn't tightened things down to maximum torque power. Best to check. However, came to undo the last wheel nut on the nearside - hanging on for grim life by one twist. FFS, you cretin. Until I realised I shouldn't be chastising myself, rather the place that did the MoT and replaced the outer CV boots. In for a penny, in for a pound, best to check the torques anyway. All absolutely bob on. Took it for a spirited sprint around, generously applying the brakes whenever I could. Knocking gone. Win. fatharris, Split_Pin, Yoss and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Fat_Pirate said: This went to cartakeback today for £300. It's been stored some 180 miles from my house and the lacquer peel had got much worse since this photo was taken (and it had lost all it's coolant), seeing as ~£1000 will still buy a decent example it wasn't worth faffing with. Lovely wee things - I still have the want for one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 18/06/2021 at 19:41, Jerzy Woking said: Scattering ashes was very nice gesture and very meaningful. I'm down near Alicante and its rare to see anything more than about 15 to 20 years old, except for Berlingo's (and similar). The scrap yards I pass all seem to have what I deem as new cars in them. Mechanical failures rather than rust related I think. Only place I see old stuff is on the N332 between Benidorm and Alicante. There is a garage yard full of half scrapped Citroen's (mostly aircooled), and next door an Alfa specialist who has some fantastic 60's rally cars in. He showed us around a couple of year ago-his office was full of trophies he had won racing. I like Alicante. Our last few trips to Spain were Almeria, Mojacar and Turre but I will always enjoy Nerja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Alicante is a lovely city, the esplanade trees are something to behold. Often pop over there and always find somewhere nice for lunch. It is quite busy at the moment (but quiter than usual) as many Spaniards are "holidaying at home" too. My mate has a place in Turre, I stayed there for a few days in 2019 at the time a local festival was on. They had covered a street with sand for the horses to run along it. Good day out spotting the fillies.... Dick Longbridge, Rusty_Rocket, stuboy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Talbot said: With the value of scrap, both steel and catalysts, as high as it is at the moment, anything less than a £500 car is scrap. Seems a shame, but that's been true before, and it'll be true again. I've seen mentioned that precious metals have plummeted quite a bit recently (thankfully). E.g. a Clio 172 cat was worth £850 scrap but now is back to the £500 or so point. Makes sense as I'm sure if you owned a precious metal mine, you'd be working like crazy to cash in on the high prices while they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jerzy Woking said: Good day out spotting the fillies.... Aye, that's not a bad looking filly right there. ATHNBE. Burnside, brownnova, clayts450 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, dollywobbler said: I suspect so. Won't find out for a bit. They do, I can confirm there is one in St Asaph. Not that you'll be going there i'm sure, but there will be ones down South, probably Carmarthen or Swansea I guess. It was a laugh actually, though that was in the days when you could go places and see people, long ago. I learned some interesting stuff i didn't know, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 9:23 PM, 17-Coffees said: There's a rather complete Rover 200 BRM at my local scrappy just now. Whole but scabby, rusted, smashed windows, hiab crane damage and a few plants growing in the passenger footwell sadly... Also doesn't have front seats anymore either. They were in great nick for condition of the car, I have plans for them involving the Minor. 🙃 Savaged by rodents with a taste for RED! leather? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 A couple of shitters entering our East Coast Retros meet last night, nice to see you both! @RobT @wuvvum Spurious, wuvvum, RobT and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Nothing exciting , power pack jump started the galaxy, drove to sunny Dover, tried to get missus sister to chuck out stuff and fill up galaxy cavernous load capacity with belongings and drop back in ashford. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, trigger said: A couple of shitters entering our East Coast Retros meet last night, nice to see you both! @RobT @wuvvum I like that the Skoda has the AMG number plate. Incidentally I saw a red Felica N reg just like this today. Didn't get a pic. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Got the oil change done on the Audi. I found that the nack is to hold the filter strap fixing with a spanner and crank the ratchet to tighten it without letting it recoil. After the heavy rain I thought I'd check the passenger footwell on the Cavalier to see if it had the same issue as the green one. It appears so as I saw droplets of water on the carpet near the centre console. The floor bung is also damp underneath. I will seal up the heater box surround as before, no rush though as next week is to be warm and sunny. Definitely a case of TADT. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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