reb Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, richardmorris said: I've used something similar on a few cars - ombrello. 2 x OMBRELLO GLASS TREATMENT RAIN REPELLANT W/SCREEN AQUAPEL | eBay On the CX with the slightly curved screen you could drive on the motorway in pouring rain and not need to use the wiper. I've used rainX on quite a few of my cars, it has the interesting effect that the faster you drive the better you can see. Watching rain flow steadily and quickly upward on the screen is also somewhat hypnotic. lesapandre, Asimo, Wilko220 and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Fiat Slough just called. New headlamp now in, but can't do it before 27th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Good job it isn't winter and dark then! Rust Collector and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wheeledstool Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 They're multiplying. Anyone would think I like the things. 😀 Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 So it turns out that it was the flexi hoses that were leaking on the TT, both sides. As it's at the back and the flexi is at the lower arm pivot with a further very short section of solid line to the caliper, the whole section, including a longer section of solid line going to somewhere around the back of the rear floor needs to be bought. That explains why I was confused when I read online that you couldn't just make a section out of copper . Apparently a very hard part to get hold of but the garage managed it so its all done now and back home. Unfortunately not the short section of copper repair I was hoping for but at least its safe again. Whatever next! GMcD, Rust Collector and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, Tickman said: Good job it isn't winter and dark then! Headlamp and drl works, just when it switches to the indicator orange more often than not it doesn’t. I am a bit annoyed about the time, but what can you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Headlamp and drl works, just when it switches to the indicator orange more often than not it doesn’t. I am a bit annoyed about the time, but what can you do? So they have you driving around in the meantime with a car that's sans a working front indicator? That sounds responsible of them... Surely if that's a warranty issue and it's taking them that long to sort it, they should be providing a courtesy car rather than having you stuck driving around in a car missing part of a system needed for it to be considered roadworthy. brownnova, Coprolalia, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 01/11/2023 at 09:22, egg said: Thanks SP, indeed, I'd say I'm running on my reserve fuel tank right now. I'm not too far away if you need anything pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, GrumpiusMaximus said: I'm not too far away if you need anything pal. Ah cheers, we're ok, got home from hospital this afternoon. Hopefully things will be ok now. Split_Pin, Rust Collector, catsinthewelder and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Zelandeth said: So they have you driving around in the meantime with a car that's sans a working front indicator? That sounds responsible of them... Surely if that's a warranty issue and it's taking them that long to sort it, they should be providing a courtesy car rather than having you stuck driving around in a car missing part of a system needed for it to be considered roadworthy. It’s quite amazing how little I need to turn right! And it’s a good thing that the rear flasher still works. I did say to the woman calling , tongue in cheek, that if I wanted a car with no indicators I’d have bought a BMW. She said she would ring if there was an earlier cancellation but may not be able to guarantee a courtesy car then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspenO Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 13 hours ago, richardmorris said: 1996 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport | Las Vegas | RM Sotheby's (rmsothebys.com) Your's for $2.5-$3.5 million Are they really shipping them off to Las Vegas for an auction? 🤔 Seems, er, I suppose wasteful isn’t the right word in these circumstances. catsinthewelder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 12 hours ago, egg said: Ah cheers, we're ok, got home from hospital this afternoon. Hopefully things will be ok now. Positive news there, fingers crossed for you chap. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 5 hours ago, EspenO said: Are they really shipping them off to Las Vegas for an auction? 🤔 Seems, er, I suppose wasteful isn’t the right word in these circumstances. I guess so. EspenO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTI6 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Just spent the morning frantically refreshing the MOT checker! I'm pleased to report the 306 has passed, albeit with some minor advisories! wuvvum, Popsicle, Rust Collector and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Nice! Give the lamp a smack! Although you can get new ones, I fitted a pair to my Xsara (same part I imagine) as the lenses were awol and it was a tenner the pair. One then failed from corrosion a year or so after... I think both still work now 🤷 MrGTI6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 8 hours ago, EspenO said: Are they really shipping them off to Las Vegas for an auction? 🤔 Seems, er, I suppose wasteful isn’t the right word in these circumstances. These aren't cars in the normal meaning of the word, just rich men's boasting tokens. richardmorris and EspenO 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, artdjones said: These aren't cars in the normal meaning of the word, just rich men's boasting tokens. If I had the money to buy one it would go on daily duties, why wouldn't you do a maccies run or nip to the offie in your CLK GTR Roadster. That's probably why I'm not a rich man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Rust Collector said: If I had the money to buy one it would go on daily duties, why wouldn't you do a maccies run or nip to the offie in your CLK GTR Roadster. That's probably why I'm not a rich man. This was parked in the general open car park of Mercedes World. Probably worth more than most of the old/modern Mercs that were on display in the museum! Filthy too. Tickman, mercedade, MJK 24 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, SiC said: This was parked in the general open car park of Mercedes World. Probably worth more than most of the old/modern Mercs that were on display in the museum! Filthy too. I don't know if I should be ashamed or proud - I have absolutely no idea what that is! Asimo, barefoot and Stinkwheel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 MR2 #3 in a bodykit? inconsistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Positive news there, fingers crossed for you chap. Thanks. For reasons we came home by a Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid taxi. It felt extremely well built and smooth. Ride a little hard. Driver says he gets about 68mpg (above the actual official number), which sounds great and is a painless cab to run. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 We're in @HMC land, just been to visit Mother Grogee. The back road was flooded, a man in an MG electric warned us but I still drove onward to 'check'. Sure enough it was flooded in a section where I killed my Mini in about 1992. (Temporarily - was fine once coil dried out). Didn't want to risk the Corsa in 3ft of water so turned around. A Peugeot 308 had tried to pass through and failed so the owner was about to do the Trudge of Shame where they have to open the door and let in all the water. Been looking out for some Shitely heaps that might belong to @HMC but there's nothing obvious. Between Tavi and Bere Alston I passed a black 03 bmw-7-series that looked impressively fucked with crap wheels and a silver rear bumper. No pics as I was driving. Rust Collector, sdkrc, Coprolalia and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 hours ago, SiC said: This was parked in the general open car park of Mercedes World. Probably worth more than most of the old/modern Mercs that were on display in the museum! Filthy too. I know DeMuro has his haters on here - but when he say it's the hypercar that no-one notices, he's correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, grogee said: We're in @HMC land, just been to visit Mother Grogee. The back road was flooded, a man in an MG electric warned us but I still drove onward to 'check'. Sure enough it was flooded in a section where I killed my Mini in about 1992. (Temporarily - was fine once coil dried out). Didn't want to risk the Corsa in 3ft of water so turned around. A Peugeot 308 had tried to pass through and failed so the owner was about to do the Trudge of Shame where they have to open the door and let in all the water. Been looking out for some Shitely heaps that might belong to @HMC but there's nothing obvious. Between Tavi and Bere Alston I passed a black 03 bmw-7-series that looked impressively fucked with crap wheels and a silver rear bumper. No pics as I was driving. AnnoyingPentium, beko1987, Fumbler and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Rust Collector said: I don't know if I should be ashamed or proud - I have absolutely no idea what that is! Porsche 918 Spyder I believe. Hybrid innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Rust Collector said: why wouldn't you do a maccies run or nip to the offie in your CLK GTR Roadster. Turning circle is appalling and it would ground out on every speed bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Turning circle is appalling and it would ground out on every speed bump. Ah ok well I guess I don't need a CLK GTR then, I've already got cars that cover both of those bases. Shite Ron and catsinthewelder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Porsche 918 Spyder I believe. Hybrid innit. Tell me if I'm stupid, but isn't that a Carrera GT? So it's a manual gearbox and V10. Epic cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, horriblemercedes said: Tell me if I'm stupid, but isn't that a Carrera GT? So it's a manual gearbox and V10. Epic cars Given the 55 plate you're probably right actually! They all look the same to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 That's a CGT alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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