dome Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 4 hours ago, SRi05 said: Honda's marketing was 11/10 around that time 143,678% the reason I put the alloys I did on my Accord. As purchased Who says advertising doesn't work? I know they were the wrong colour, they were £50 though! Yoss, AnnoyingPentium, cobblers and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, dome said: 143,678% the reason I put the alloys I did on my Accord. As purchased Who says advertising doesn't work? I know they were the wrong colour, they were £50 though! They look smart as fuck. That motor does not look like an almost 20 year old design, they really smashed it with that Accord Estate AnnoyingPentium, timolloyd, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Pat Earrings said: So here it is, getting two new rear tyres as they were cracked to fuck. Other than a grubby interior it seems really strong mechanically , only 92k miles and really feels healthy. I had one of these a while ago off the forum and forgot how they sounded, smooth but also almost agricultural at the same time. Front bumper needs sorting though, the shitty Perspex grill hasn’t been seated properly and it’s loose, and you can see there’s a small bracket on the front right that’s bent back slightly so the old dear who I bought it off had clearly bumped something. No big deal. Small list of stuff to do, including a full service this weekend and demisting the headlamps etc. After a full wet vac inside it should be a nicer place to be. My mate rang me the other day saying his will be ready for me by the end of the week. I'm not holding my breath though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 20 hours ago, reb said: Happiest I've ever been. I'm home and safe. I'll give a proper update in a few days. In the mean time I have 20 Marlboro and a tub of players to enjoy. I got to my fourth cigarette and was calmly instructed to get in the van. Nicotine gum it is. Vantman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 10 hours ago, SRi05 said: They look smart as fuck. That motor does not look like an almost 20 year old design, they really smashed it with that Accord Estate Sadly the last thing to smash that particular one was the big claw at Copart. Goodnight sweet prince. Patent, AnnoyingPentium, Rust Collector and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: Sadly the last thing to smash that particular one was the big claw at Copart. Goodnight sweet prince. davehedgehog31, juular, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Brightening up a dull and damp morning. Although the floppy top on the ferrari looks like a badly fitted tent. wuvvum, Shirley Knott, Six-cylinder and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 @davehedgehog31 Take it you can use white spirit to clean everything afterwards? I had considered using corrolan on my cars and after seeing how you've got on with it think I'll be getting some soon too. davehedgehog31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 minute ago, JMotor said: @davehedgehog31 Take it you can use white spirit to clean everything afterwards? I had considered using corrolan on my cars and after seeing how you've got on with it think I'll be getting some soon too. I take it you could. I did spill some and white spirit cleaned it up easily. I might try and clean some of the dried overspray off the exhaust, will let you know. The application would be very easy with better access. Just need to get the stuff good and hot first, it's like lard at room temperature and returns to that state quite quickly when it cools. Like I say though, seems to be acceptable to thin it a bit with some white spirit. JMotor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 After the kwikfit fitting debacle I sent them an email asking for a 50% refund for the inconvenience, to the tune of £352. Didn't hear back for a week plus. Just got a phone call, they agreed. Vantman, Yoss, Pat Earrings and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 14 hours ago, davehedgehog31 said: Cheers man. I had heard that Lanolin based products were on fleek at the minute, as the youth would say. I worship at the altar of Project Farm and he said good things about Lanolin based Fluid Film which got me curious. Bayside Marine Chandlery are selling this for £12.99 a 333g can its on eBay for £25.99 a 333g can bayside charge £7 for next day delivery davehedgehog31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I was intending to take the Volvo for a birthday run to Tesco yesterday (I decided a couple of years back that I was determined to have it drivable by the time it turned 50 - I managed that with several months to spare but still wanted to take it for a drive on the actual day). Unfortunately the headlights decided they weren't going to play ball - they would only work on main beam. I took it for a quick spin round the block anyway, and managed to blind my neighbour who was reversing his Disco 3 into his drive. The Tesco run was done in the Renault 6 instead - that turns / turned 50 this year as well, but I'm not sure exactly when as it wasn't registered here until 1980. Once the new radiator cap arrives for the Volvo (had an email from Brookhouse a few days ago saying they're waiting on new stock) I will try taking it for a bit of a longer run (in daylight obvs) to make sure it's behaving itself properly. Even with the blower fan out of service the heater is surprisingly effective, but demisting becomes more of an issue so I'm hoping I can sort it before the weather gets too cold and damp. Split_Pin, Rust Collector, LightBulbFun and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. richardmorris and Bren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, richardmorris said: Brightening up a dull and damp morning. Although the floppy top on the ferrari looks like a badly fitted tent. yes yes no yes no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 It is the opposite of interesting, but it's great. GrumpiusMaximus, davehedgehog31, Split_Pin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, wuvvum said: I was intending to take the Volvo for a birthday run to Tesco yesterday (I decided a couple of years back that I was determined to have it drivable by the time i turned 50 sooo misread - note to self dont scroll as you read 🙄 wuvvum and Dan29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, lesapandre said: Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. Superb film, and a supposed live sex scene. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 47 minutes ago, hairnet said: yes yes no yes no How big and fat do the Ferraris look next to the countache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 colour does them no favours still wouldnt tho park yours out front give us something nice to look at richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Amused me brownnova, RoverFolkUs, Dyslexic Viking and 8 others 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Amused me Not amusing when they are supposed to be recovering you. I called out Green flag once or National Breakdown as it was then , and quite quickly a van arrived from a local garage. (At work, about 6pm). Couldn’t fix it , so called for recovery. Hour later, the lorry turned up, loaded my car and we set off towards my home and a garage there ( 40 miles away.) About halfway there, the recovery truck has a blow out, driver controls it well but we come to a stop wedged against the curb and he can’t get the wheel off. Recovery lorry needs to call a tyre specialist. Many hours later , I eventually get home at 11pm. Car quickly fixed next day, new distributer cap .(car only 13 months old). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTI6 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 The 306 scraped through its MOT this morning, albeit with a few minor advisories. A bit of a relief, as it's my only car at the moment! MiniMinorMk3, w00dy, Popsicle and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just sounds like new brakes in the spring next year when all the salts gone 👌 Plenty of time to buy them really cheap MrGTI6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 6:23 PM, reb said: On a more positive note, I've more than met my step goal every day this week! And again this week. auntiemaryscanary, AnnoyingPentium and adw1977 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Done a few jobs on my latest purchase this morning. A Series III was my first car so it's great to have one again. Even smells the same (good and bad). Just off to the post office in a min to sort the change in tax status out and should be able to run around in it soon. Popsicle, Rust Collector, Gaffer and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Barn garage find this morning: I went in blind but didn’t do a collection/what will I find thread as I honestly didn’t think my mrs would agree to me buying it. It’s a one owner from new BX 14E Leader. A couple of giffer scrapes but otherwise very tidy and original. To keep the peace I’ve agreed to thin the fleet a bit over the next couple of months. Even I think owning 4 BX’s is excessive! Popsicle, Floatylight, mitsisigma01 and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 17 hours ago, lesapandre said: Not a car item - but just to let folk know the film 'Don't Look Now' is on TV tonight - BBC4 midnight. If you have not seen it worth a look. Enjoyed it, particularly the creative editing - loved the cut from woman screaming to power-drill! lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I had to go looking didn't I...had to ask the question "Wait, where *does* that go?" And start poking stereo wiring in a 52 year old car. Floatylight and Six-cylinder 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I have done a buy Coprolalia, Datsuncog, Split_Pin and 26 others 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, HMC said: I have done a buy My dad bought one exactly the same from new, 1990 H reg. He then gave me his 1986 D reg saloon, still to this day the car I have owned for the longest time! Well bought that man. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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