The new news 24 thread

[richardmorris]

7 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

I had my landlady and her hubby here most of yesterday fitting two new storage heaters to replace a couple of the ancient beige box-of-bricks heaters that have been in the house for 20-odd years.  The new heaters are Dimplex Quantum and they're very clever, with proper thermostatic controls and a timer that can be set to different timings and temperatures for every day of the week.  They're fan boosted and are supposed to be 27% more efficient than the old type of heater.  There are three heater elements - the third is wired into the peak rate circuit in case the storage bit runs out of heat in the evening and the temperature needs a boost. 

They're even controllable via an app but that requires a Dimplex hub which I don't have.  It took me a while to figure out how to programme them but so far I'm impressed, the house definitely feels warmer (even though it's snowing outside).  Will have to wait to see what effect they have on the electric bill...

I remember the brick filled storage heaters from home in the 1970s!  The bricks now form the foundations of the shed. We used to have ice on the inside of the windows then like in Dr Zhivago.

[Keymaster]

2 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Dimplex Quantum 

Dimplex hub 

Will have to wait to see what effect they have on the electric bill...

I've been gradually upgrading ours to quantum last couple of years, did the last couple in December.  The difference is night and day. No more being boiling in the morning, cold in the evening and dealing with window condensation. 

We have the hub & app, it is useful at times. 

Lots of variables but if my experience is anything to go by you will either have cheaper bills or you'll be much more comfortable for the same cost as before.  

[SiC]

4 hours ago, PhilA said:

I've never welded with 0.6, even on thin sheet. I guess it's a little easier?

Well so far I can say yes 0.6 is a fair bit easier on thin stuff without blowing holes through. Especially on rusty pitted dirty metal. 

[richardmorris]

From old brutish cars on FB. Shotton 1972

[wuvvum]

Whoops!  I bet he lost his...

[dozeydustman]

Dad’s neighbour has a prime example of low mileage shite to dispose of asking if I wanted it.

I have no idea what it’s worth. All I know is it’s a one owner, 1.4 auto, 78k miles and MoT until June, as I’m best part of 100 miles away and have a kitchen in bits can’t run up there myself today to look at it. Neighbour’s dad passed away and car needs gone.

I am not interested because:

1. Automatic
2. Volkswagen
3. Automatic
4. I don’t fit behind the wheel in these.

But if anyone on here is interested I’ll do an official for sell thread.

[wesacosa]

I hate cars, I hate cars, I hate cars, I hate cars , I fucking HATE cars

 

[Jazoli]

2 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

Dad’s neighbour has a prime example of low mileage shite to dispose of asking if I wanted it.

I have no idea what it’s worth. All I know is it’s a one owner, 1.4 auto, 78k miles and MoT until June, as I’m best part of 100 miles away and have a kitchen in bits can’t run up there myself today to look at it. Neighbour’s dad passed away and car needs gone.

I am not interested because:

1. Automatic
2. Volkswagen
3. Automatic
4. I don’t fit behind the wheel in these.

But if anyone on here is interested I’ll do an official for sell thread.

That should be £1750 all day, small auto’s are in demand and despite its age it’ll sell well.

[Split_Pin]

Went to a Saab meet today, refreshingly friendly bunch!

 

[sdkrc]

Horrid Henry's dad drives a red mk3 Mondeo with off coloured bumpers and parks like an absolute roaster. Just an FYI

[wesacosa]

4 hours ago, wesacosa said:

I hate cars, I hate cars, I hate cars, I hate cars , I fucking HATE cars

 

bloody annoying they use a torx bit rather than a screw as my trusty hammer operated impact screwdriver has never failed on a brake disc so far. I tried an impact gun but it chewed it in about 1 second . Looking at the new ones in the pad kit I have they are thread locked in too

no option but to drill it out which thankfully didn't take too long. I couldn't get the threaded portion out but seen as the new discs dont match the hole position it didn't matter 

Disc was badly warped and one of the pins sticking so that was at least partially contributing to the vibration under braking but I still have some low frequency oscillation for the last few mph when coming to a stop, so could be control arm bushes or maybe reluctor rings which caused something similar on my old 9-5

 

[ruffgeezer]

2 hours ago, sdkrc said:

Horrid Henry's dad drives a red mk3 Mondeo with off coloured bumpers and parks like an absolute roaster. Just an FYI

Aye, and Horrid Henry's parents are a set of complete cunts to boot.

[egg]

Just checking, no FoTU 2025 fred yet?

[wesacosa]

37 minutes ago, egg said:

Just checking, no FoTU 2025 fred yet?

don't think so, although no tickets on sale yet (although dates are confirmed)

[HillmanImp]

Washed the Nissan Elgrand today. 

Afterwards it became a Nissan "E L G R    N     "

So I changed it to Nissan "                 "

[wuvvum]

So as you may have seen from the grumpy thread, the Eos snapped its offside front spring last night while manoeuvring onto a mate's driveway.  It drove home but it's knocking and banging like a good 'un so that's now off the road until I can get it sorted - which will probably be a little while as I'm fecked if I'm going to start fighting VAG suspension in this weather.

Hilariously*, with the Eos broken and the Ampera languishing in a yard somewhere, this has left me with the Merc as my only fully working legal car.  And that really needs a new battery - and it takes an 019 so that's not going to be cheap.  Nothing else in the fleet uses anything that big so I can't even borrow a battery temporarily - the biggest I have is the 096 in the van, everything else is 075 or 063.

I'm probably going to tax the Rover as a backup, but the MOT on that runs out in a few weeks and it's probably going to need a few bits doing after its marathon Euro-roadtrip last September.

The temptation to sack most of them off and get a Dacia Spring on PCP is increasing...

[wuvvum]

8 minutes ago, HillmanImp said:

Washed the Nissan Elgrand today. 

Afterwards it became a Nissan "E L G R    N     "

So I changed it to Nissan "                 "

I'm sure if you ask him nicely @Cavcraft could come up with an hilarious* acronym that you could make from the letters for Nissan Elgrand.

[Wibble]

Just had confirmation from my sister that the new owners of our parent’s house have moved in and we’re just waiting for the solicitor to complete the final accounts and give us her fee.

Feels really weird. I’ve gone from two parents, to one parent, to no parents and no job, all in the space of two years. This is a ride I’d quite like to get off.

[HMC]

Made it back from the VSCC exmoor trial in the Austin 12/4. Car was perfect, we had to modify the exhaust after we crunched it but otherwise it lived up to its indestructible reputation given what we asked of it..

 

[adw1977]

38 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

acronym that you could make from the letters for Nissan Elgrand

Angel's innards

[Zelandeth]

16 minutes ago, HMC said:

Made it back from the VSCC exmoor trial in the Austin 12/4. Car was perfect, we had to modify the exhaust after we crunched it but otherwise it lived up to its indestructible reputation given what we asked of it..

 

It always surprises me a bit when people are so surprised where cars like that will go.  Fact is that plenty of places in the countryside that would have probably qualified as a road when that Austin was built.  Bet most supposed off roaders of today wouldn't manage half as well as that Austin presented with the same terrain.

[stuboy]

6 hours ago, sdkrc said:

Horrid Henry's dad drives a red mk3 Mondeo with off coloured bumpers and parks like an absolute roaster. Just an FYI

blimey i didnt think anyone would ever notice this...

 

 

thank you

[wuvvum]

1 hour ago, HMC said:

Made it back from the VSCC exmoor trial in the Austin 12/4. Car was perfect, we had to modify the exhaust after we crunched it but otherwise it lived up to its indestructible reputation given what we asked of it..

 

This has genuinely been one of my favourite things on Autoshite in a long time.

[loserone]

38 minutes ago, stuboy said:

blimey i didnt think anyone would ever notice this...

 

 

thank you

Are you responsible for this?

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, HillmanImp said:

Washed the Nissan Elgrand today. 

Afterwards it became a Nissan "E L G R    N     "

So I changed it to Nissan "                 "

De-badged. Kool now, innit.

[wuvvum]

1 hour ago, loserone said:

Are you responsible for this?

Nah, if it was stuboy's work the back of the car would be covered in shit stickers.

[Snake Charmer]

My missus 2003 MkIV Golf passed it's Mot on Saturday at 101k miles. Slight play in a front wheel bearing and a rear caliper binding again so time to splash some cash out on parts.

[UltraWomble]

19 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

Dad’s neighbour has a prime example of low mileage shite to dispose of asking if I wanted it.

But if anyone on here is interested I’ll do an official for sell thread.

 

Please do.
Where in the world is this beauty?

[Metal Guru]

13 hours ago, Wibble said:

Just had confirmation from my sister that the new owners of our parent’s house have moved in and we’re just waiting for the solicitor to complete the final accounts and give us her fee.

Feels really weird. I’ve gone from two parents, to one parent, to no parents and no job, all in the space of two years. This is a ride I’d quite like to get off.

I lost  both my parents within three years and really want to get rid of their house asap. It’s in the country and wildlife is threatening a takeover.

We've had a valuation but one of my sister’s thinks it’s worth millions because she lives down south and everything is silly money.

Truth is , it’s a small house, dated (typical pensioners have died house to be blunt) and I’d rather get it sold quick before we have to spend serious money on it . It does have a large garden, but it would be classed as poor agricultural land and worth next to nothing and likely to deter as many buyers as it attracts.

On top of that I’ve got to leave heating on to stop and burst pipes and damp taking hold , so it’s costing a fair bit to keep going.

Now the silly bitch has found something on the internet that says beneficiaries can sue executors (me) if they don’t get the best price for a property. The best price to me , is a quick sale anywhere  near the valuation not waiting two or three years for a mug punter to turn up.

[SiC]

14 hours ago, wuvvum said:

And that really needs a new battery - and it takes an 019 so that's not going to be cheap.  Nothing else in the fleet uses anything that big so I can't even borrow a battery temporarily - the biggest I have is the 096 in the van, everything else is 075 or 063. 

Will a 075 or 096 fit in the space? Obviously a bit smaller but less of an issue if it's going to be a regular driver at the moment. 

Edit: 096 is the same in dimensions apart from width is 7.5cm narrower. So providing the terminal leads are long enough, it may well work.