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[dollywobbler]

Not on an A-series! My guess is a bad condenser, modern ones are utter crap. 

 

If it's a 1-litre, the points gap can close up. Probably because the points sets are also crap. Mrs DW became an expert at re-gapping the points on her Mini...

[Twiggy]

Just driving back along the M4 from Newbury to Bristol in the Laguna with the missus at the helm. Currently averaging 31.4mpg with the aircon on and crusing at a respectable speed.

 

A lot of police out tonight though! We've seen 3 undercover cars pulled over different cars and 1 police car taking their usual spot in the Police vehicles only layby, westbound between the two Swindon junctions. Naturally with the roof line just above the shrubbery and the policeman lying flat on top with his speed gun pointing out. With the sun on his back, it makes him pretty invisible!

 

The police will have had rich pickings there.............. last week I joined the M4 at jct 15, and stayed at a steady 65/70. I was the slow one ! Overtaken constantly, vehicles doing well over 90, and a few must have been exceeding the ton.

[Angrydicky]

I'm amazed that Mercedes thingy managed to get up onto that bollard thing with no serious bodywork damage! How the fuck did he manage that?

[tooSavvy]

I'm amazed that Mercedes thingy managed to get up onto that bollard thing with no serious bodywork damage! How the fuck did he manage that?

 

Likely heaving the wheel + speed... (like you want to James Bond it) then massive brakes at maximum lean angle >> Voila!

 

 

 

TS

[beko1987]

The police will have had rich pickings there.............. last week I joined the M4 at jct 15, and stayed at a steady 65/70. I was the slow one ! Overtaken constantly, vehicles doing well over 90, and a few must have been exceeding the ton.

I've seen more plod about this week. Luckily I'm averaging 38.9mpg at 59mph with the air con on full icy cold blast.

[5speedracer]

Flippin lols- spotted this this afternoon. Fuck knows how you'd manage this even if you tried..

 

If not on it he's at least fairly close to the front jacking point.

[Angrydicky]

Likely heaving the wheel + speed... (like you want to James Bond it) then massive brakes at maximum lean angle >> Voila!

 

 

Perhaps, but it's a bloated heavy modern, so how he got fast enough to do that in a busy residential area is beyond me.

[M'coli]

...and still have a fully functioning Kryton Tuner and the knowledge of haw to use it.

Smee!

[Richard]

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[SiC]

Perhaps, but it's a bloated heavy modern, so how he got fast enough to do that in a busy residential area is beyond me.

 

But its German though. So a ridiculously high second gear and overboost in it to get the low 0-60 times, that buyers are fixated on.

[taxi paul]

Went to local scrapyard today and gorgeous a spare wheel for the gay pug. Also got a new gear lever with numbers on,my daughter couldn't find reverse. While there he has a j reg rover 216 gsi that he has just put on eBay. So it's an auto and very nice. Bit of tlc and a valet and jobs a good one. Also has towbar original dealer plates and bonus national Trust sticker. 75,000 miles . Mot till Jan 18. So fitted my gear knob and now highest bidder on said rover. Can't do links off phone but it's in atlas salvage st helens.

[egg]

I did sit in two Mondeo Citrines today, but alas forgot to take pictures! Interestingly the dash is exactly the same colour as in my base, with fewer blanking plates . Seats are great though.

[alcyonecorporation]

Perhaps, but it's a bloated heavy modern, so how he got fast enough to do that in a busy residential area is beyond me.

 

The average 'heavy bloated modern' could out accelerate most of the cars on here. 

 

For example, my 1.6 toilet finance Leon TDI is quicker 0-70 than my 605 V6 was by nearly a second. 

On a twisty road, I doubt there'd be much between my MGF VVC and said Leon. I compared both round Blyton Park; the only place the 'F was noticeably quicker was the back straight. 

I'm not exactly shit hot at the old furious driving but I didn't come off the track. 

 

Moderns can carry a lot of speed and the incremental development in tyre technology means that some aren't half as crap as people think. 

[stillOrange]

Coolant expansion tank on the Volvo somehow acquired a tiniest of holes...
​Not a crack, a tiny whole. How's that possible?

 

New one £30.

[somewhatfoolish]

Blow molding plastic is an inexact science and sometimes you get a cold shut or a thinning; a few thousand thermal cycles and it springs a leak.

[fordperv]

I did sit in two Mondeo Citrines today, but alas forgot to take pictures! Interestingly the dash is exactly the same colour as in my base, with fewer blanking plates . Seats are great though.

I do love those Si seats

[egg]

Yep, I should really buy his citrine and garage it as my pension.

 

Garry reckons only 10 of the original 211 are currently roadworthy.

[holbeck]

Forgive this RAV4 daily driver interlude, but I did buy it from here.

 

When I acquired it, there was quite a considerable dent on the OSR bumper corner.

 

 

I decided to invest 99p in an ebay dent puller.

Having seen a youtube video of some Eastern European dude heating his bumper up with a kettle until the  material was pliable I did the same, applied the puller and had a go...... but no joy.

 

Mrs H. got involved and suggested using a hot towel  - Indian Restaurant style -  and hey presto!

 

 

Henceforth I shall consult Mrs H. on all tat fixing dilemmas!

[cobblers]

Well last night I had a few pops on account of the weather.

Only 3 pints mind cos it's a school night, but it appears I've "lost" an hour, which is quite unlike me as I'm a fairly habitual professional drinker.

 

In this hour I've took a dozen of my work shirts out of the tumble dryer and put them "somewhere" in the house, then had a fairly long conversation with the mrs about a house she'd seen for sale (which I have no knowledge of today even after she showed it me again) but worst of all I bidded on a G Wiz on ebay.

A G Wiz that has a 45 mile range, 50mph top speed and takes all night to charge.

It's 160 miles away in central London. 

 

I really really hope I get outbid. For a start I don't think I've got enough holiday days left to get the sod home.

[cort16]

3 pints of what?

[omegod]

Went to local scrapyard today and gorgeous a spare wheel for the gay pug. Also got a new gear lever with numbers on,my daughter couldn't find reverse. While there he has a j reg rover 216 gsi that he has just put on eBay. So it's an auto and very nice. Bit of tlc and a valet and jobs a good one. Also has towbar original dealer plates and bonus national Trust sticker. 75,000 miles . Mot till Jan 18. So fitted my gear knob and now highest bidder on said rover. Can't do links off phone but it's in atlas salvage st helens.

 

Atlas is a decent yard, should you win it I think mally has a couple of 200's in the Haydock yard for the trim bit's. He bought in a nice looking 400 tourer the other day too

[Guest Hooli]

Not on an A-series! My guess is a bad condenser, modern ones are utter crap. 

 

FFS.

 

I've owned a Metro & a Midget, both using SU carbs. Why didn't I remember that?

[richardmorris]

3 pints of what?

Absinthe by the effects.

[cort16]

jesus juice

[Cavcraft]

Bollocks. Dropped the rear hub on the Vectra before to (try and) knock the rear bush out. Managed to break the sodding rear axle housing where the bush goes through (library picture of axle housing)...

 

 

 

 

(part no. 13101538)

 

 

..will probably have to get a second hand one and take a chance the bush is ok, does anyone know where I can get a new one and how much it'll be, please? I've tried an internet search but can only find second hand ones in Germany on eBay!

[omegod]

Well last night I had a few pops on account of the weather.

Only 3 pints mind cos it's a school night, but it appears I've "lost" an hour, which is quite unlike me as I'm a fairly habitual professional drinker.

 

In this hour I've took a dozen of my work shirts out of the tumble dryer and put them "somewhere" in the house, then had a fairly long conversation with the mrs about a house she'd seen for sale (which I have no knowledge of today even after she showed it me again) but worst of all I bidded on a G Wiz on ebay.

A G Wiz that has a 45 mile range, 50mph top speed and takes all night to charge.

It's 160 miles away in central London. 

 

I really really hope I get outbid. For a start I don't think I've got enough holiday days left to get the sod home.

 

You on any medication, what was your fluid intake( non alcoholic) during the day like ? 

[beko1987]

I'm 28 miles up the m40, your welcome to a 3 pin plug... You then need to find a shiter 40 miles up the road...

[stuboy]

I did sit in two Mondeo Citrines today, but alas forgot to take pictures! Interestingly the dash is exactly the same colour as in my base, with fewer blanking plates . Seats are great though.

[The Moog]

I'm 28 miles up the m40, your welcome to a 3 pin plug... You then need to find a shiter 40 miles up the road...

Or an extension cable

[RobT]

Got back from our short break in Holland this afternoon. It's the first time I've been and I really liked it. Despite the population density stats it didn't feel crowded at all, and on the whole the people seem relaxed and friendly.

 

Calais to Dordrecht took about 5 leisurely hours in the Astra dizzler, but that involved a few scenic detours off the motorways. I parked up behind this at the B&B!

 

 

Plenty of other chod about, but I didn't get the chance to go on a papping spree. This bike laden Avensis at Kinderdijk was worth a pic though.

 

 

The windmills were picturesque, but I was more interested in this pumping station built in 1972. Reminiscent of a Bond set or something.

 

 

Fuggin hot for the whole time, 32C today, but the trade off was some lovely evenings.

 

 

The Astra trundled on regardless of the heat, and did 660 miles at 61mpg. Eat that modern VAG. I cocked up on the way back though by running out of dizzle 4 miles from home. Considering how it was sipping fuel I assumed it would be OK for the last 30 miles just in the red. RONG! Mrs T wasn't impressed obviously, so we got a cab home, she then pissed off to the theatre, and I drove the Safrane over with a can and brought the Astra back. I'll collect the Renner tomorrow evening after work as it'll be fine where it is.

 

Another Dutch Ashtray.