New members, introduce yourself here.

[warch]

7 hours ago, diplomat2.6 said:

Thanks!

I hope you are already working on a Carlton mega thread!

[ThisWayUp]

That’s a lovely looking D2! 

[Kringle]

On 1/9/2021 at 2:09 PM, Jalopyant said:

Yep, saw that post before buying it. 🙂

Even more familiar, I brought it into the fold.

Initially I was sad that it left the forum but it ended up bringing the owner here so a warm welcome! Oh and first dibs if you decide to y'know, get bored of it.

[Weirdo]

Hi,

I'm Weirdo - I've been browsing this forum for probably 15 years or so & decided to join because I can contribute some pics to spotters threads etc.

I love old cars and bikes & have a couple of old bikes.

The old bikes I have are an RD125DX 1976 & a TS125 1972. I have no room or need for a car currently but have a great interest in them & appreciate the enthusiasm on this site & want to join in when I have the time.

A pleasure to introduce myself to everyone 👍

 

[Nails1979]

welcome fellow newbies, some lovely barges there diplomat

[stuboy]

13 hours ago, Weirdo said:

Hi,

I'm Weirdo - I've been browsing this forum for probably 15 years or so & decided to join because I can contribute some pics to spotters threads etc.

I love old cars and bikes & have a couple of old bikes.

The old bikes I have are an RD125DX 1976 & a TS125 1972. I have no room or need for a car currently but have a great interest in them & appreciate the enthusiasm on this site & want to join in when I have the time.

A pleasure to introduce myself to everyone 👍

 

welcome aboard

[Jalopyant]

On 19/01/2021 at 6:26 PM, Kringle said:

Even more familiar, I brought it into the fold.

Initially I was sad that it left the forum but it ended up bringing the owner here so a warm welcome! Oh and first dibs if you decide to y'know, get bored of it.

Hello, just sorting a few of the niggles out, drivers control for electric rear window switch replaced, passengers rear window motor/cable replaced (cable snapped) going to do drivers side rear as a bit slow. Replaced front centre arm rest as a bit tatty. Oil and filter done and replaced the alternator belt and tensioner as a bit noisy. Rear brakes sorted but when the wheel was off did see it needs a bit of welding done near the back suspension mount, will do that when weather gets better. Then        I will address the lacquer peel/ paint issue 😕.  I have wanted a 166 for a while now so I am happy now 😀. 

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Good morning all! My name is Stu. Thank you for accepting me. I'm a Leyland Motors addict. Please don't judge me! 😁

[stuboy]

12 hours ago, Leyland Worldmaster said:

Good morning all! My name is Stu. Thank you for accepting me. I'm a Leyland Motors addict. Please don't judge me! 😁

my name stu too... were u from fella?

[Leyland Worldmaster]

29 minutes ago, stuboy said:

my name stu too... were u from fella?

Hi Stu, I am from Kent. I was bought up on a diet of Bristol VR, Daimler/Leyland Fleetlines, Leyland Leopards, Leyland Olympians, Leyland Lynx and Volvo B10M... 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 

[stuboy]

22 hours ago, Leyland Worldmaster said:

Hi Stu, I am from Kent. 

me too im in sunny ashford

[High Jetter]

22 minutes ago, stuboy said:

me too im in sunny ashford

Ha! You're an estate agent!

[stuboy]

11 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Ha! You're an estate agent!

i not got a bmw and filo fax

[EML]

Hello everyone,

 

My names Jim,  very long term lurker . Thought it was time I introduced myself to the group.

My current  automotive kelter is a 406hdi estate and a Mk2.5 Mx5 1.8.

[Remspoor]

4 hours ago, EML said:

Hello everyone,

 

My names Jim,  very long term lurker . Thought it was time I introduced myself to the group.

My current  automotive kelter is a 406hdi estate and a Mk2.5 Mx5 1.8.

Hello Lurk. 😁

 

[Rad_slav]

Evening all! I was lured to join the forum by a Motorpunk legend  I don't own anything in me fleet that would meet the high standards of this community but I could contribute by taking some half decent photos of cars around East Midlands area. 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

On 16/01/2021 at 1:14 PM, diplomat2.6 said:

Just joined

Cars:

Carlton 2.3LD Manual

Carlton 2.6 Diplomat Auto

Carlton 2200CDi Manual

Viceroy 2500 (with Auto and PAS options)

Audi S8 D2 2001 (Blue with black alcantara)

Volvo 850 Tdi CD Auto (just done a light overhaul )

The wife’s car is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne (3.2 V6)

 

 

 

 

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Welcome and what a fleet! Viceroy is sublime- have you got a thread on it? 

[Ahsan]

Hi All,

I have been here for a while and an introductory post was in order.

I am Ahsan, based in Northampton. Passionate about cars, especially those from the late 20th century Mercs and Old Asian makes are my thing. I am a keen detailer and restorer. 

My daily driver is a Mercedes CLC 200Cdi and the other half drives a Seat Leon Mk3

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9KdG4HL4i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link - My Detailing Stash

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LVLNuj_Ea/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link - My Daily Driver

I am a Software Engineer / Implementation manager working in a Fintech startup in London.

 

[SmokinWaffle]

6 minutes ago, Ahsan said:

Hi All,

I have been here for a while and an introductory post was in order.

I am Ahsan, based in Northampton. Passionate about cars, especially those from the late 20th century Mercs and Old Asian makes are my thing. I am a keen detailer and restorer. 

My daily driver is a Mercedes CLC 200Cdi and the other half drives a Seat Leon Mk3

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9KdG4HL4i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link - My Detailing Stash

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LVLNuj_Ea/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link - My Daily Driver

I am a Software Engineer / Implementation manager working in a Fintech startup in London.

 

A detailer, braver man than me. Welcome. Another IT person too - hello from my keyboard

[chaseracer]

16 hours ago, Rad_slav said:

I don't own anything in me fleet that would meet the high standards of this community... 

Give it time...  Welcome along!

[Rad_slav]

2 hours ago, chaseracer said:

Give it time...  Welcome along!

Can't wait to get inspired. I'm currently driving 2018 tipo 1.4t-jet. At the rate modern flats are getting autoshite status all I need to do is keep it for another year or so.

4 hours ago, SmokinWaffle said:

A detailer, braver man than me. Welcome. Another IT person too - hello from my keyboard

Does having a lot of car cosmetics but no time to apply them count as being detailer? If so, count me in!

[Ahsan]

@Rad_slav How do you rate the Tipo? the OH was very close to buying one but then settled for a seat leon.

 

 

[chaseracer]

1 hour ago, Rad_slav said:

I'm currently driving 2018 tipo 1.4t-jet. At the rate modern flats are getting autoshite status all I need to do is keep it for another year or so.

Already AS material, m8 - like the Dacia Duster (and we have a few of those!)

[Rad_slav]

1 hour ago, Ahsan said:

@Rad_slav How do you rate the Tipo? the OH was very close to buying one but then settled for a seat leon.

I like it, I was on the hunt for a large -ish hatchback and tipo ticked most of the boxes. The 1.4t-jet won't win any races (or maybe that's driver issue) but allows to cruise comfortably at motorway speeds, 6th gear is a blessing. It is a bit thirsty but then it's driven mostly on short distances nowadays... went for s-design option and the interior is large and comfy. So you're getting a lot of car for less than the premium brands.

[Rad_slav]

4 hours ago, Rad_slav said:

I like it, I was on the hunt for a large -ish hatchback and tipo ticked most of the boxes. The 1.4t-jet won't win any races (or maybe that's driver issue) but allows to cruise comfortably at motorway speeds, 6th gear is a blessing. It is a bit thirsty but then it's driven mostly on short distances nowadays... went for s-design option and the interior is large and comfy. So you're getting a lot of car for less than the premium brands.

@Ahsan I'm sorry, I've no idea why my post landed in a different thread. I've asked moderators to move it, but in case you're desperate for my opinion on Tipo, see the quoted bit above 

[Remspoor]

On 2/8/2021 at 11:30 PM, Rad_slav said:

Evening all! I was lured to join the forum by a Motorpunk legend  I don't own anything in me fleet that would meet the high standards of this community but I could contribute by taking some half decent photos of cars around East Midlands area. 

There are no restrictions to what you own.  So settle in and take a chair, but at a distance. 🪑😷

[blawrence]

Hello,

Fairly new here, so you ask what brought me to this site, cheap as chips motoring that and j do love a good s***box from time to time

Current car is a cheap MK1 1.8 MX5 import that I've finally got round to sorting those sills and arches however there's a few jobs I need to sort out 

The other car well is a joint project with me and my old man, a MK2 escort 1600 sport that we imported from sunny South Africa last year during lockdown, impulse purchase yes, worth it, Evey penny 

[brownnova]

Welcome along from another Mk1 MX5 import owner! Mines away getting sorted at present- hopefully no welding this year 🤞🤞

[Cookiesouwest]

On 1/9/2021 at 9:04 AM, Jalopyant said:

Also my most recent purchase 

Yay its back. As kringle has told you, he brought it into the fold. Then went to @andyberg, then me, then @HMC. Welcome

[blawrence]

2 hours ago, brownnova said:

Welcome along from another Mk1 MX5 import owner! Mines away getting sorted at present- hopefully no welding this year 🤞🤞

Was gonna start a build thread way back on retrorides when I picked it back in november but I forgot to take many pictures along the way, serviced it, replaced both window mechs, sorted throttle cable, but I've yet to replace and sort out my Speedo cable, it wobbles like mad, got the part ready at hand