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[richardmorris]

Not sure of the year - could be Mansell? Alesi?

[barefoot]

Bloke has recently moved into our posh little cull de sac. He's brought with him a company owned Mercedes C class, which he parks on his drive) and an utterly fucked Nissan Joke (which he leaves on the street). The Nissan is stoved in all down the passenger side and has sat in a pool of oil for some weeks. He told me that his wife had killed the engine & it would soon be gone. Not gone soon enough apparently. This morning it is home to a DVLA big yellow clamp. If only he'd left the Merc on the road instead eh?

Castle Donington seems to be a regular haunt for the DVLA clamping teams at the mo.

[BorniteIdentity]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

After 6 months anxiety,  waiting for the axe to fall at my work, I have finally secured a new job. Not only that but it's a role that I really want. Can't wait to get started.

I almost broke down on the phone when I got the call.

It’s really fucking glib when people say “these things happen for a reason” and it makes my piss boil. 

I’d never say that.

BUT - good things happen to good people. Of that I’m sure.

Well done mate. With hindsight and a bit of time, I think it becomes a bit clearer that great things can often come from a shitty starting point. 

Well done again dude. 

[New POD]

4 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said:

It’s really fucking glib when people say “these things happen for a reason” and it makes my piss boil. 

I’d never say that.

BUT - good things happen to good people. Of that I’m sure.

Well done mate. With hindsight and a bit of time, I think it becomes a bit clearer that great things can often come from a shitty starting point. 

Well done again dude. 

The reason in the words of Billy Bragg is because "someone in a far off land clicked on a mouse" 

Luckily for most redundancy, whilst being the most stressful thing behind cancer and divorce, often is the catalyst for people to review where they want to go in life. 

And often looking back they are glad it happened.  

Says the man whose been made redundant twice.  The first time it fucked with my confidence but ultimately the new job came with training that led to better things 10 years later. The second time I was in the wrong job and knew it was a matter of time, but led to actually using the training I'd had 10 years previously. 

[Cavcraft]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

After 6 months anxiety,  waiting for the axe to fall at my work, I have finally secured a new job. Not only that but it's a role that I really want. Can't wait to get started.

I almost broke down on the phone when I got the call.

Congrat's, that's fantastic news and well deserved. Must be an enormous relief and weight off your shoulders.  Nice one.

[DVee8]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

After 6 months anxiety,  waiting for the axe to fall at my work, I have finally secured a new job. Not only that but it's a role that I really want. Can't wait to get started.

I almost broke down on the phone when I got the call.

Great news, hopefully the sleepless nights will now be put to bed. I would want to go now so I could get on with a new chapter.

[reb]

Today on "Robin takes shit apart that he doesn't fully understand":

I understand it a bit better now ?

[SiC]

A little part of me inside has just died when I saw this:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-vw-t-roc-cabriolet-has-happened/

JLR must have got their market research right in doing a RR Evoque convertible if the might of VAG have gone to the effort of doing one now too.

The car is dead. Long live the car. 

[Cavcraft]

Message from the owner of one of my old fleet, yesterday: 

 

'Still want first refusal on it?' 

 

Yes. 

 

Today:

 

 

 

[dome]

2 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

After 6 months anxiety,  waiting for the axe to fall at my work, I have finally secured a new job. Not only that but it's a role that I really want. Can't wait to get started.

I almost broke down on the phone when I got the call.

Great stuff! Congratulations!

 

You should buy a car to celebrate, you must need a new commuter...

[richardmorris]

24 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

Message from the owner of one of my old fleet, yesterday: 

 

'Still want first refusal on it?' 

 

Yes. 

 

Today:

 

 

 

Painted duct tape!

[Jazoli]

55 minutes ago, SiC said:

A little part of me inside has just died when I saw this:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-vw-t-roc-cabriolet-has-happened/

JLR must have got their market research right in doing a RR Evoque convertible if the might of VAG have gone to the effort of doing one now too.

The car is dead. Long live the car. 

I like it, it'll be perfect for the wife in 10 years and I'll drive it wearing a flat cap banging out some choons.

[skattrd]

19 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Painted duct tape!

Ssssh, Billeh probably did that before the last MOT

[reb]

Turbo back together, exploratory mission successful!

Back to the "Honda":

Low hours my arse! I'm not really sure what's going on in there, I'm fairly certain these are alloy, so quite how it's full of rusty crap I'm not sure.

I also sliced my thumb open halfway to the bone on something in the crankcase, dislike.

[somewhatfoolish]

1 minute ago, reb said:

Turbo back together, exploratory mission successful!

Back to the "Honda":

Low hours my arse! I'm not really sure what's going on in there, I'm fairly certain these are alloy, so quite how it's full of rusty crap I'm not sure.

I also sliced my thumb open halfway to the bone on something in the crankcase, dislike.

That's just normal deposits from either shit or stale fuel. TADTS. Clean it off(work!) or just slap it back together and give it an italian tune-up with fresh juice.

[reb]

2 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said:

That's just normal deposits from either shit or stale fuel. TADTS. Clean it off(work!) or just slap it back together and give it an italian tune-up with fresh juice.

Might as well clean it up, I have no real use for it once it's back together, I'm just doing it for something to do so I might as well do it properly!

[egg]

6 hours ago, snagglepuss said:

Doug Demauro did a video about cost of supercars and how to afford them. Pretty much said once you are in that pool then it is easy to get loans for them. Insurance was cheaper than his family car.

Yep, I saw that video too. I get the impression Doug is a very risk averse sensible guy though - and he has 3m subs - which is a different scale.

[xtriple]

The Jag is being collected tonight (allegedly) and as I didn't want to appear a 'cheap old bastard' I thought I'd better put some fuel in it. £20 bloody quid just to get the gauge off the stop! Also driving around it is amazing how many people look at it/make positive comments - just heard three lasses go 'Wow!' as it passed.

[00833827]

been grappling with herself's mk5 golf.  it needs a test and needs rear pads. got one side changes out but on the otherside, the caliper piston just will not retract. I tried rocking it both ways to get a little move on it but its not budging. fearing a seized caliper although when i put on handbrake it grabbed disc ok so i am not so sure.

i am guessing that new pads on nearside and not on offside is a no-no??

also have to cut the passenger side airbag connector out under the seat as it keeps tripping off the light on the dash. even after i clear it it comes back on.

[chaseracer]

Blingo's fixed!  Electrically, anyway.  Still running like a bag of shit though, so it's having the EGR valve sorted (FINALLY!!) next week.

Cross your fingers.

[andy18s]

Be quick,guy want's it gone and is getting offers around £100

[wuvvum]

Needs link.  Also worth a lot more than £100.

[egg]

23 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Needs link.  Also worth a lot more than £100.

This is the seller - seems to want PMs

https://www.facebook.com/matthew.b.turl

(link only works if you are logged in).

[Ghosty]

Made enquiries about a car locally that I want to view. Seller can't commit the time as he has visitors so I'm waiting on a call from him some time in the next few days. Shame as he sounded like a decent chap on the phone. 

 

I might have to bid on the car unseen if I can't see it.

[clayts450]

15 minutes ago, Ghosty said:

I might have to bid on the car unseen if I can't see it.

Why you no bid already, you lightweight ?

[Ghosty]

Auction has no bids yet (high starting price, but reasonable price for the car).

[clayts450]

I gotcha, the old last 10 second bid routine, my favourite

[dollywobbler]

Preparing for another house move, or at least shoving everything into storage until I work out where I'm going to live (post New Zealand). I really do have a lot of shit.

I mean, do I really need a model of the bus that used to drive past my house every day when I was growing up? Model cars and buses give me almost zero joy, most have boxes that are suffering with storage and so they'll never be worth any money. They just clog up boxes and end up being shifted from house to house. I think a clearout is needed.

[Floatylight]

Blingo's fixed!  Electrically, anyway.  Still running like a bag of shit though, so it's having the EGR valve sorted (FINALLY!!) next week.
Cross your fingers.

It lives!

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[New POD]

31 minutes ago, dollywobbler said:

Preparing for another house move, or at least shoving everything into storage until I work out where I'm going to live (post New Zealand). I really do have a lot of shit.

I mean, do I really need a model of the bus that used to drive past my house every day when I was growing up? Model cars and buses give me almost zero joy, most have boxes that are suffering with storage and so they'll never be worth any money. They just clog up boxes and end up being shifted from house to house. I think a clearout is needed.

You want my mother to help you.

Rules 

1. Did you use it this week? If yes you can keep. 

2. Did you use it this year? If yes. Move to 3 if no move to 4.

 

3. So you used it? Did you need to use it? If you didn't use it, have you an alternative ? Ie. You used a whisk, could a fork have done the job. If there was an alternative, move to 4.

4. Are you wanting to keep this for sentiments?  Grow a pair. Bin, sell or charity shop. 

5. Do your relatives or friends want it left in your will.  Give it to them now. 

My mother? Fucking ruthless. 

That's it Dolly.  Have you actually played buses with the bus? No. 

DDo your friends want your bus?  Thats us by the way.  No. Does it have any value? SELL IT. I suggest a 1p start on eBay. 

Edited August 15, 2019 by New POD
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