Datsuncog Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Aye, it has that wintery smell in the air here tonight as well. The seasons shift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I have just been on a zoom call with a friend who has been on holiday to Russia because that is where his wife comes from. The hire car was a Lada Largus. Split_Pin, loserone, MJK 24 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, reb said: This is my most recent one: (shit photo because it's the inside of my upper arm) It's not all that recent now though, I'd planned for one last year (a turbo, an actual turbo rather than an alternator lol) but then covid happened. Probably for the best actually because I think I might have regretted that one. Next one will probably be a dagger/knife running between the two on my arm already. I lack the patience and funds for bigger pieces, and actually prefer to have a collection of smaller ones. I have a voucher for a palm sized piece from a local-ish place, it doesn't have an expiry date on it but it's a few years old now so I'll have to get in touch and see if they'll still honour it. If they will I might get something somewhere other than my arm, as I have lanky arms and something palm sized probably wouldn't fit. As for talking while it's being done, the only thing I talked to the guy that did the Lego skeleton about was the DIY tattoos. I showed him them and he just said they could be worse! I'm quite tempted to break out the machine and fix the dodgy lines on them, though I'll have to do a bit of practice on fake skin first because it's been years since I used a tattoo machine. Sorry, it reminded me more of metal mickey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: I have just been on a zoom call with a friend who has been on holiday to Russia because that is where his wife comes from. The hire car was a Lada Largus. A lada largass probably goes with the Vauxhall grandad I’m sure I saw named in the back of something today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Sorry, it reminded me more of metal mickey. Had to Google that one! I can see the resemblance! richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 8 hours ago, stuboy said: Dropped my galaxy off for its mot... Nail biting.... Mot all done, advisories are 2 tyre and a dull numberplate light. SiC, Split_Pin, Tickman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Interesting- I thought any bulb gone was a fail ( even the numberplate ones). 2000 miles a year, so I suppose it depends on how bad the tyres are before you need to change them. Watching hubnut just now - you seem to be getting off lightly compared to the purple people eater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I think if there's two numberplate lights you're allowed one out. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, reb said: Had to Google that one! I can see the resemblance! Sorry. Once I read LEGO I saw it as you intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Why the hell is every fuckwit and his missus driving around with their OMGsupahnightbreakerLEDHID headlights on high bloody beam?!? I know the shock of seeing an MG6 on the wild, let alone actually moving under its own steam is a big thing, but you don't need to blast me off the bastard road with your lights just to check it's not a fever dream. I've even pulled over this morning to check that there's nothing wrong with the bloody thing and people are trying to warn me... Seriously, Its either a new trend that needs to stop. Or everyone around here is a selfish, mouth breathing bellend, out only for themselves... (Or maybe the guide dog is driving?) And breathe. brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 7:30 PM, JJ0063 said: Become a bit addicted to tattoos in the last couple of years. My favourite tattooist had a spare hour today so managed to ruin some more skin. A Bird on the hand is something something something Bush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hangover purchase Megane update: It had a slow puncture on the front-when I went to inflate it I discovered I could pull the centre portion of the tire valve right out! I should've video'd that, it was quite impressive! I went to my local National Tires and they put a valve in it and didn't charge me, thanks to Dunfermline National Tires! There was nothing else do do but to test drive it-I took it to work yesterday-M90/M8 during rush hour for MAXIMUM DANGER. The clutch is fine, the rear brakes however are proper fucked. There's some random wind noise from the rear at motorway speeds and I suspect something needs replaced on the front left-I can here/feel a random clunk at low speeds. Other than that it's fine and showed an indicated 57 MPG on the commute. The built in Carminat satnav is humped-it stays on the insert card screen which would be fine but it means I can't access the radio display so I had to fumble my around to find something worth listening to. Which I failed at, more due to the shite FM stations around here. I picked up some new discs from Euro on my way home. There was a set of pads in the car, although I'm not convinced they are the right ones so I'll get some of them too to be on the safe side. I've roped in @Fraz to help me do discs and pads on the back tonight, he has a scanner that will let me retract the pistons on the electronic handbrake. Pretty sure he's only coming over because he wants to buy it... LabRat, louiepj, Barry Cade and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, dome said: Hangover purchase Megane update: It had a slow puncture on the front-when I went to inflate it I discovered I could pull the centre portion of the tire valve right out! I should've video'd that, it was quite impressive! I went to my local National Tires and they put a valve in it and didn't charge me, thanks to Dunfermline National Tires! There was nothing else do do but to test drive it-I took it to work yesterday-M90/M8 during rush hour for MAXIMUM DANGER. The clutch is fine, the rear brakes however are proper fucked. There's some random wind noise from the rear at motorway speeds and I suspect something needs replaced on the front left-I can here/feel a random clunk at low speeds. Other than that it's fine and showed an indicated 57 MPG on the commute. The built in Carminat satnav is humped-it stays on the insert card screen which would be fine but it means I can't access the radio display so I had to fumble my around to find something worth listening to. Which I failed at, more due to the shite FM stations around here. I picked up some new discs from Euro on my way home. There was a set of pads in the car, although I'm not convinced they are the right ones so I'll get some of them too to be on the safe side. I've roped in @Fraz to help me do discs and pads on the back tonight, he has a scanner that will let me retract the pistons on the electronic handbrake. Pretty sure he's only coming over because he wants to buy it... Did you get the discs with the wheel bearings already pressed in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 46 minutes ago, artdjones said: Did you get the discs with the wheel bearings already pressed in? Just checked, yes they do although they need the ABS rings swapping over. I'm sure that'll be fun. Also checked the pads in the car and they are are wrong so back to Euro for some correct* ones It's got a built in Tomtom but I can't get it to work, nor can I get the display to show anyhting other than the Tomtom insert card screen-I'll stick something in Ask a Shiter to see if I can get any wisdom imparted. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, dome said: Just checked, yes they do although they need the ABS rings swapping over. I'm sure that'll be fun. Do they have the ABS rings built into the bearings? It was a popular thing to do on French cars for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, SiC said: Do they have the ABS rings built into the bearings? It was a popular thing to do on French cars for a while. According to this I'll need to swap them over. God knows what state they're in, the discs are beyond pumped. Will price up replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Tis the season. adw1977, Datsuncog, Vantman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hmm... Now where the fluff is is supposed to connect to?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Had a Volvo V70 scrapped via “Car take back” today, I’d taken a few parts as spares beforehand, apparently if the car has all its major mechanical components they don’t mind. The scrapyard don’t sell general spares but remove the engines and boxes for export and simply crush the rest. On the back of the guys truck I spotted a 62 Reg Insignia that had died due to rust and a 3 litre V6 Laguna! I did feel sorry for the old French barge but felt a bit better once I saw the MOT history! It sounded like the previous owner had a real struggle keeping it on the road over the years and the old tub had finally done the decent thing and failed in spectacular fashion. dome, Vantman, Cord Fourteener and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 That's a long fail list... oh there's more... how far do I have to scroll... stop. STOP! He's already dead! Fumbler, Coprolalia, wuvvum and 8 others 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 57 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Hmm... Now where the fluff is is supposed to connect to?! Is that the Merc? You mentioned harsh changes on the autobox. That might be the vacumn pipe that goes to the gearbox that modulates the flare on the gear change. No vacumn connected gives you whiplash changes. This happened on my w202 and w124. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Computer says no on that Insignia. I find it hard to believe that it's badly corroded. I've never seen a rusty one. More likely an oil pump or 6th gear failure if its a diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Computer says no on that Insignia. I find it hard to believe that it's badly corroded. I've never seen a rusty one. More likely an oil pump or 6th gear failure if its a diesel. I did ask if the oil pump seal had destroyed the engine but apparently the engine was fine, they do get quite a few Insignias in and faulty oil pumps are the number 1 cause. I did look for signs of corrosion but couldn't see anything, unless the front subframe was rotten or something. There was certainly some sort or terminal issue with it as guy had put the fiesta on it's bonnet which would've killed it anyway. I've tried to look up the numberplate too and there's no trace of it. I think either it's already had a COD issued or the plate is on retention for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Always sad to see a Laguna 1 being hoicked away on the automotive plague cart - especially a V6 - but hell's teeth, it looks like the previous owner's been through the mill with that one. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, dean36014 said: Is that the Merc? You mentioned harsh changes on the autobox. That might be the vacumn pipe that goes to the gearbox that modulates the flare on the gear change. No vacumn connected gives you whiplash changes. This happened on my w202 and w124. Yep, it's the line that goes to the shift modulator. Which tells me that one of the other lines must be hooked up to the wrong place...so I need to find a proper diagram so I can reset everything to where it should be, otherwise I'm probably going to be chasing my own tail with minor running issues forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Lovely little Porsche, and a an absolutely gopping rolls Royce. Carbon fibre bits stuck all over it, the matt wrap and worst that you can’t see, the bonnet and windscreen surround had a leopard-print wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 22 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: I have just been on a zoom call with a friend who has been on holiday to Russia because that is where his wife comes from. The hire car was a Lada Largus. Looks like a rebadged Mk1 Dacia Logan. anonymous user 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Lankytim said: Had a Volvo V70 scrapped via “Car take back” today, I’d taken a few parts as spares beforehand, apparently if the car has all its major mechanical components they don’t mind. The scrapyard don’t sell general spares but remove the engines and boxes for export and simply crush the rest. On the back of the guys truck I spotted a 62 Reg Insignia that had died due to rust and a 3 litre V6 Laguna! I did feel sorry for the old French barge but felt a bit better once I saw the MOT history! It sounded like the previous owner had a real struggle keeping it on the road over the years and the old tub had finally done the decent thing and failed in spectacular fashion. Flipping Heck, I'm surprised it wasn't sent to the crusher ages ago! Lankytim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 23 hours ago, reb said: I think if there's two numberplate lights you're allowed one out. Nope, sorry! All must work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Barry Cade said: Nope, sorry! All must work... Really? They must have changed the rules again recently then - the Swift passed its MOT a couple of months back with a number plate light out, it was just an advisory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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