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[RobT]

New LH rear caliper fitted to the 406 tonight, as it wasn't working at all (hence the disc corrosion in the pic).  The lower bolt was a sod to crack off, so impact gun to the rescue, but otherwise it was an OK job.

It was 2 degrees by time I finished, so not a particularly comfortable spannering session, but I probably won't have time this weekend.

Also these arrived for the 406 today.  Two new Vredesteins, £37 each from tyreleader, and an 8 month old part worn Goodyear for 20 quid.  The fourth already on the car is fairly new, I didn't check the date stamp,  but there's 6mm left.  A quality* Marshal.  Tread pattern is similar to the Goodyear, so hopefully all should be good there. 

It rides and steers well already, so I'm looking forward to seeing how new boots improves things even further.

[dollywobbler]

Hello from a New Zealand summer.

I've been mostly dodging huge landslides today. They're causing havoc, closing routes where there simply is no alternative. When I set off from Cromwell, my route was blocked, but they thankfully cleared it just before I got there. An hour or so after I arrived in Franz Josef, I got wind that the road I'd drive up the coast on had been closed by a huge landslide. Think I got lucky!

Mountain roads are hilarious in the rain in this thing. Open diff and about 270lb.ft of torque mean the traction control has been having a busy day of it. There may have been the odd dab of oppo. I wasn't even spanking it.

Up to about 5000kms in total now, 3000 in this and 2000 in the BX. Six weeks since I landed and still an awful lot to see.

[paulplom]

It was just a formality but it's still a big relief to get it over with. The district judge actually had to tell her to shut up on numerous occasions. I just kept my gov shut and agreed with her (judge) when prompted.
I'm quite learned in all the proccedings now if anyone wants advice on the proccedings or your rights etc.
Anyway, in a nut shell.


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[paulplom]

My kids are named after starwars characters btw ?. Owen was Luke's uncle in the 1st film (episode 4).

[wuvvum]

Bloody hell, for a family court to find in favour of the father their mother must be a right specimen...

[richardmorris]

2 hours ago, paulplom said:

My kids are named after starwars characters btw ?. Owen was Luke's uncle in the 1st film (episode 4).

I suppose Yoda and Beru were a step too far?

[paulplom]

I have a mate with kids named Levi and Jedi. Jawa was my nick name at school. Probably coz I was a cheeky little cnut.

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[Tadhg Tiogar]

3 hours ago, richardmorris said:

I suppose Yoda and Beru were a step too far?

I thought Beru was a brand of spark plug. 

[richardmorris]

4 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

I thought Beru was a brand of spark plug. 

Aunt Beru, Owen's wife.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Just now, richardmorris said:

Aunt Beru, Owen's wife.

They named her after a spark plug!?

[richardmorris]

21 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

They named her after a spark plug!?

She was a bright spark. It didn't end well.

[Eyersey1234]

I've just got photos done for my passport renewal, all that seems to be missing from them is a convict number lol

[paulplom]

4 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Bloody hell, for a family court to find in favour of the father their mother must be a right specimen...

It's not that rare now tbf.

[Lord Sterling]

15 minutes ago, Eyersey1234 said:

I've just got photos done for my passport renewal, all that seems to be missing from them is a convict number lol

My work ID card makes me look like a wanted criminal. 

[busmansholiday]

I really didn't know whether to laugh or cry.....

[320touring]

Just been out into the post apocalyptic wilderness that is Kirkintilloch in December. First time out since Friday, still loaded with flu but a good bit better.

Got into the Clio to head to shops and it fires right up,so it got a pat on the dash:)

Driving along, I thought  tyres were flat as steering heavy and it was very darty in changing direction.

Turns out the tyres were fine and it was the ML wot had made me forget about steering feel and handling..

[Supernaut]

44 minutes ago, 320touring said:

Just been out into the post apocalyptic wilderness that is Kirkintilloch in December. First time out since Friday, still loaded with flu but a good bit better.

Got into the Clio to head to shops and it fires right up,so it got a pat on the dash:)

Driving along, I thought  tyres were flat as steering heavy and it was very darty in changing direction.

Turns out the tyres were fine and it was the ML wot had made me forget about steering feel and handling..

I thought something was wrong with the 316 when driving it back to the hotel, anything feels heavy in the steering after that ML!

 

In other news, I can trigger cavcraft. My new work van is a brand new Iveco Daily. The throttle response is terrible, 6th gear is an arsehole to engage, but it has cruise and a DAB radio...

[320touring]

How's the new role going chap?

[bramz7]

Still up in Scotland, but took a break from visiting the hospital today to visit Blairgowrie as it's the biggest town round here that isn't a tourist trap or Perth. 

Decided to go back to Aberfeldy via Pitlochry, so A93 and then A924. Wow. Stunning driving roads despite the water. The latter was more or less dead the entire way from Bridge of Cally, and it was amazing. The Alfa didn't feel under any pressure at all, despite the rear suspension wobble, the precise handling and throttle response made my afternoon really. I should have taken better photos further up the road but there wasn't really any pull in places. 

[clayts450]

Streetwise trying its best to pop its top hose and subsequently cause kettling. Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers

[wuvvum]

Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down?

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Yeah defo, or you could buy a silicone hose angle bit and joiner of some sort and 'make a new end for it'

[Ghosty]

Does anyone localish to me have Lexia/Peugeot Planet 2000? I apparently need it to reprogram my 306's remote locking. 

[eddyramrod]

Wife spotted this online this afternoon and bought it for my birthday (which is in April)...

https://www.buyagift.co.uk/driving-experiences/three-mile-superhero-driving-blast-br-10271014.aspx?cm_mmc=google-_--_--_-&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=382204226520&pkw=&pmt=&pg=10271014&slid=&pgrid=78722208875&ptaid=pla-350538906471&SIDIM=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxom0q6Wf5gIVSLTtCh1SzgMFEAYYASABEgKeVfD_BwE

Drive The Batmobile!  Not the original but a replica, presumably by Fiberglass Freaks who seem to be knocking them out at a fair rate.  Good enough for me though!  This car is a defining icon from my childhood.  The only thing that could beat it is Thunderbird 2.

 

She's literally made my Christmas.

[320touring]

I heard they were Robin bastards;)

 

That's an ace present!

[clayts450]

3 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Looks like there's a bit of spare length there to play with, would it not be possible to just slice off the bulgy bit and refit the hose a bit lower down?

Consensus seems to be it'll be fine for a temporary fix but not a permanent one. 

[egg]

4 hours ago, clayts450 said:

Not just a case of replacing that one hose, of course - whole lot needs to come out, 50 quid+ from Rimmers

Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers?

[Bren]

Did the gearbox oil in the passat again. What was drained was only a few weeks old - no longer clear - honey colour.

New (better) oil went in. Not driven it yet but wife reckons it is better.

And I have seen a vectra estate for sale not far from me.....

[stuboy]

7 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

I've just got photos done for my passport renewal, all that seems to be missing from them is a convict number lol

my driving licence kooks like release papers from parkhurst

[clayts450]

1 hour ago, egg said:

Do you have the OEM part number? worth chucking into Google to see if there are cheaper options than Rimmers?

Just waiting for Rimmers to come back to me, as it could be one of two - I've bunged them the VIN so they can confirm for definite.