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[They_all_do_that_sir]

Those are fucking hideous and I mean that in the nicest way possible.

 

I really like them, much better value and more practical than the equivalent VW shitbox too. Well bought!

It's gopping, and firmly in fiat multipla territory here.

 

They are a very honest car, much like the fabia of the same era. No bells or whistles at all but what is there feels nice and solid.

 

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[They_all_do_that_sir]

Reminds me of my old Berlingo just more rounded. I can't make up my mind if it's as ugly or more ugly than the Bingo. Are the sliding rear doors. Those are ace.

No sliding doors unfortunately. Tons of room in the back, three individual rear seats which remove completely. It's proper vast with the seats out, potential for stealth camper there......

 

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[bramz7]

Hello all.

 

I came across this on Flickr this evening:

 

1987 Fiat Strada (Ritmo) 60 CL Mk 3 by Neil Potter, on Flickr

 

It's earmarked for scrap as it's been dumped, and supposedly could be acquired for free from it's current location. Unsure of the legalities of this...but just look at it. 

 

For those who are interested, it's in Bromley. Time is of the essence apparently. I would, but my luck with MOT-less cars and the fact I have zero off road parking does that in.

[egg]

Doesn't even exist on Cazana, but yes the DVLA still think it has a V5.

[binhoker668]

So James called round tonight.

 

 

Bit of an issue with his awesome bulletproof Punto.

 

 

It’s grand though, as we’re experienced mechanics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job jobbed. We are mechanical.

 

 

Total cost, 5 cans.

There.

[SiC]

The TT keeps pinging up bulb out warnings and annoying Mrs SiC. Everytime you go check them, the lights are all on.

 

One thing I will give VAG is their ease of removal for common replaceable parts. The rear light cluster came out with one plastic nut thing with a supplied tool in the boot.

 

What I will not give VAG is their shit design.

 

Looking at the traces it appears that is the earth line. I gave them all a good clean by scratching the terminals with a flat headed screwdriver.

 

Bulbs themselves look well worn.

 

Interestingly there is no dedicated brake bulbs or side light bulbs. The side light function is provided by dimming the 21w brake light bulbs. Brake lighting is provided by giving the bulbs full power.

 

We'll see how this goes. No doubt when the terminal resistance gets too high, it'll melt both the cluster and wiring harness connector. Thus requiring a new cluster and wiring harness connector to make the job even more a PIA.

[cort16]

After a worryingly long period the v5 came back for the Cortina and it's now a historic vehicle. I've just taxed at £0 for the year and I also guess it's now MOT exempt, which is good as I've just poked another hole in it.

[danthecapriman]

After a worryingly long period the v5 came back for the Cortina and it's now a historic vehicle. I've just taxed at £0 for the year and I also guess it's now MOT exempt, which is good as I've just poked another hole in it.

Great news! And it also means you won’t have to bother fixing stuff like rust holes anymore now.

 

 

 

 

Did I read right on here recently that the glorious old Mazda 929 that was found in a scrapyard had been saved by someone here?

And further to this, if this is indeed the case, who saved it and is there any updates on what’s going on with it?

 

I’m sure I read it but can’t find where. Unless I’m seeing things again!

[SiC]

The TT keeps pinging up bulb out warnings and annoying Mrs SiC. Everytime you go check them, the lights are all on.

 

One thing I will give VAG is their ease of removal for common replaceable parts. The rear light cluster came out with one plastic nut thing with a supplied tool in the boot.

 

What I will not give VAG is their shit design.

 

Looking at the traces it appears that is the earth line. I gave them all a good clean by scratching the terminals with a flat headed screwdriver.

 

Bulbs themselves look well worn.

 

Interestingly there is no dedicated brake bulbs or side light bulbs. The side light function is provided by dimming the 21w brake light bulbs. Brake lighting is provided by giving the bulbs full power.

 

We'll see how this goes. No doubt when the terminal resistance gets too high, it'll melt both the cluster and wiring harness connector. Thus requiring a new cluster and wiring harness connector to make the job even more a PIA.

Guess what.

 

Another friggin TT common fault!

[Video]

 

I like his bodge work though. Especially with the Lucas style bullet connectors.

[mrbenn]

So James called round tonight.

 

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Bit of an issue with his awesome bulletproof Punto.

 

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It’s grand though, as we’re experienced mechanics.

 

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Job jobbed. We are mechanical.

 

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Total cost, 5 cans.

There.

 

 

James looks like he enjoys giving a mobile middle finger up to conspicuous consumption in modern society. Good man!

[Kiltox]

The TT keeps pinging up bulb out warnings and annoying Mrs SiC. Everytime you go check them, the lights are all on.

 

One thing I will give VAG is their ease of removal for common replaceable parts. The rear light cluster came out with one plastic nut thing with a supplied tool in the boot.

 

What I will not give VAG is their shit design.

 

Looking at the traces it appears that is the earth line. I gave them all a good clean by scratching the terminals with a flat headed screwdriver.

 

Bulbs themselves look well worn.

 

Interestingly there is no dedicated brake bulbs or side light bulbs. The side light function is provided by dimming the 21w brake light bulbs. Brake lighting is provided by giving the bulbs full power.

 

We'll see how this goes. No doubt when the terminal resistance gets too high, it'll melt both the cluster and wiring harness connector. Thus requiring a new cluster and wiring harness connector to make the job even more a PIA.

Peugeot 407s do this. Melt the earth in the plug.

 

New earth cable crimped to the harness + run directly into the cluster body (bypassing the connector - drill a hole in the earth busbar and connect the cable with a loop crimp and bolt) resulted in all of the bulb warnings gone.

 

That German quality yo

[Jazoli]

Peugeot 407s do this. Melt the earth in the plug.

 

New earth cable crimped to the harness + run directly into the cluster body (bypassing the connector - drill a hole in the earth busbar and connect the cable with a loop crimp and bolt) resulted in all of the bulb warnings gone.

 

That German quality yo

207's also do the same, I had to do the above fix on the wife's car.

[dollywobbler]

Great news! And it also means you won’t have to bother fixing stuff like rust holes anymore now.

 

 

 

 

Did I read right on here recently that the glorious old Mazda 929 that was found in a scrapyard had been saved by someone here?

And further to this, if this is indeed the case, who saved it and is there any updates on what’s going on with it?

 

I’m sure I read it but can’t find where. Unless I’m seeing things again!

I believe the saviour is staying quiet until it has actually been rescued from the yard. Plans are in place.

[Guest Hooli]

Peugeot 407s do this. Melt the earth in the plug.

 

New earth cable crimped to the harness + run directly into the cluster body (bypassing the connector - drill a hole in the earth busbar and connect the cable with a loop crimp and bolt) resulted in all of the bulb warnings gone.

 

That German quality yo

 

I recall doing something similar to a mk3 escrote.

[Kiltox]

The person that bought that 407 probably thought it was a right nail when they found mains flex running into the rear light clusters

 

Dodgy trader cunts.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

No sliding doors unfortunately. Tons of room in the back, three individual rear seats which remove completely. It's proper vast with the seats out, potential for stealth camper there......

 

 

Stealth camper my arse - it has a towbar my good sir - go purchase the latest 6berther and do it properly!!!

 

Edited to add - that is REALLY proper gopping shite - very well played....

[MikeR]

Carefull on the pull . been a cock up at the rubber factory ....

 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/durex-recalls-batches-of-condoms-over-split-fears-11454813

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Pez shot

 

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[320touring]

I ordered E30 front brake discs from ECP at 1.30am this morning.

 

11.10am and these are dropped off..

 

It's only THE RIGHT FUGGIN PART!

 

I hope you were sitting down when you read that..

 

Their online sale meant the 2 discs (Pagid) were £37. Not too bad.

[Sigmund Fraud]

It's only THE RIGHT FUGGIN PART!

 

No way ! I bet what you had actually ordered was a pair of rear drums for a K10 Micra...

[Guest Hooli]

I ordered E30 front brake discs from ECP at 1.30am this morning.

 

11.10am and these are dropped off..

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It's only THE RIGHT FUGGIN PART!

 

I hope you were sitting down when you read that..

 

Their online sale meant the 2 discs (Pagid) were £37. Not too bad.

 

Nah those are the Australian version.

[wrenchvolt]

Pez shot

 

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The more I look at it I think it looks quite purposeful and ready to get things done. I quite like it.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

The more I look at it I think it looks quite purposeful and ready to get things done. I quite like it.

 

It's actually bloody lovely to drive. The 3cyl diesel is a bit thrashy but likes being revved. You need to give it a good rev to get out of junctions but if you let it spin up from standstill it's nippy enough. Try and take off with a light throttle and it feels like it's in fifth gear.....

 

On the motorway 70mph is 2500rpm in fifth, and it's perfectly happy at that speed. It overtakes well enough too without having to drop down a gear.

 

Naturally it sounds like a cement mixer, but at speed it's very quiet.

 

Surprisingly it handles well, I chucked it into a few corners and it feels composed and safe.

 

Snag list:

 

Vibration over 60mph which feels to me like wheels out of balance. Front tyres are cheap looking winters so I'll get new rubber on ASAP.

 

Drivers wing mirror adjuster isn't.working.

 

Radio reception poor, aerial is present and correct so possibly a loose connection on the head unit.

 

The big one - lack of much history = timing belt roulette. Its a fairly easy looking belt to do, SOHC with plenty of space around the engine (Awaits one of our resident mechs telling me they are a nightmare!)

I'll probably DIY it but might ask my mech mate for a price as he will be faster and do it properly

 

Other than that it seems grand.

 

I have brimmed the tank for an OMG MPG report too

 

 

 

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[Parky]

I look at those Roomsters and whilst they aren’t exactly going to impress teenage boys or girls, they do make me think that this is what the Renault 4 could have been if Renault had put it through a couple of facelifts.

 

Small estate, function over form, relatively simple mechanics, and practical. Nowt wrong with that. One of my wife’s friends has one and had absolutely nothing whatsoever to say about it. That’s probably no bad thing, as it means it is doing what it is supposed to do without any fuss.

 

It does look alright from that pez shot angle though!

[GrumpiusMaximus]

My Dad was quite disappointed last year when he found out that Skoda weren't making the Roomster any more.  He was replacing his Tiguan and wanted something practical and smoller, which the Yeti isn't.  Thought the Roomster was a good bet until he realised.

 

Got a Jazz in the end.  He is over 60, after all.

[HillmanImp]

Not sure of this has been reported elsewhere but I see that Nissan have stopped making the Puke:

 

https://jalopnik.com/dead-nissan-juke-1827979551

 

How long before they become Autoshite? The countdown starts now.

 

I reckon it took about 10yrs for the Multipla to be accepted so investing late 2027 will probably due you proud to get ahead of the curve if any of the hateful things last that long.........

[GrumpiusMaximus]

I've never, ever liked them - especially compounded by some of the terrible driving that was exhibited by some Juke owners thinking they could shit all over the road because of the high driving position.  Forgetting that they were under-powered, two-wheel-drive, cheap shitboxes rather than the Range Rover they thought they were.

 

Unfair?  Certainly.  Stereotyping?  Of course.

 

Always hated the Juke.

[HillmanImp]

Forgetting that they were under-powered, two-wheel-drive, cheap shitboxes rather than the Range Rover they thought they were.

 

[Parky]

Like the idea of the Juke, nice interior and the styling is sort of growing on me. Not a brilliant drive though. Had one as a hire car in Germany and it was not the best vehicle for the motorways

 

Fun fun fun on the Autobahn. No, not really, more like “oh shit won’t you go any faster on the Autobahn”

[GrumpiusMaximus]

 

 

At least that has some charm.

 

I know some people like the Juke - but I've never 'got it' and I've never understood crossovers, either.  I was never too fond of my Dad's 12-plate Tiguan, either.  It was comfortable, well-specced and apparently good to drive but it didn't have that much interior space and was otherwise dull.  One of those things I suppose.