captain_70s Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 £50 for the tank, £25 for the road?(That was my MGB when I first filled it up fully)Just the joys of an empty 57 litre tank and petrol at 130p a litre... Lol, just aiming for the ' most classy car's award!It might the greenest at least... 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 It's alright I suppose, but my eye was more drawn to that gorgeous Morris Oxford estate *drools* Lol. Believe you me, I feel similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yeah most of these are manual roovses. Originally sneered at in road tests, who's laughing now? I really like these but finding a good one is difficult. Like a lot of VAG of the era, they seem to chew sensors so most of them on eBay come with a free EML illumination show. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yeah most of these are manual roovses. Originally sneered at in road tests, who's laughing now? I really like these but finding a good one is difficult. Like a lot of VAG of the era, they seem to chew sensors so most of them on eBay come with a free EML illumination show.The dash, earlier. Only light on is the Handbrake light! Pillock and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 See, I had a 5 cylinder 20v so mine came with the standard always-illumated low fuel light. dougiefourspeed, GrumpiusMaximus, 320touring and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 This got me thinking, two types of car, the only thing I could think was that I've not seen you in would be a convertible, 4x4 or lpg motor, so I'll go with a shonky Range Rover on lpg … unless it's the bargain Audi convertible posted by LPNever had an Audi or a cab, And the "practical bit' is if it pisses me off, I'll put the hood down and use it as a skip;) DeeJay, RobT and cobblers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 with regards to previous mentions of Princess Di.. this is still my fav pic of her...not sure why!!! Carlosfandango and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Never had an Audi or a cab, And the "practical bit' is if it pisses me off, I'll message sporty shite and let him have it for a tonEFA 320touring and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Is the square of black tape still covering the EML or did you clear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Is the square of black tape still covering the EML or did you clear it?Was taken off at start of journey, light hasn't been on at all Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Bulb must have burnt out then. binhoker668, andrew e, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 It's the self healing Audi. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 This was dispatched to the unit today for an initial clean and inspection.. There's a fair whack of tree based detritus The interior is in good condition, but the leather seats could do with a good clean and feed.. We set to washing it and started on the hood cleaning. First up, getting the boot are all cleaned. Then an ititial pass at scrubbing the hood - stuff started to shift but I reckon it'll need a couple of goes with cleaner and sealer. Overall it came up ok I think. RobT, DVee8, loserone and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 The 'to fix' list is as follows: Clean interiorClean seatsFix oil temp gauge - not reading. Oil pressure and voltmeter are spot onTemp gauge only rises when stationary - suspect thermostatOne headlamp bulb outDrivers side indicator lense is crackedPass side mirror is crackedDoor bottom trim needs clipping/replacingWheel arches could do with some touchupPotential bearing noise to be identified. Also need to try the roof! All fun n games - plenty for the Da to tinker away with! oldcars, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Tam and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Lovely thing and have always been on my radar, dibs on it Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Let us know what you use on the roof and how it pans out, please. The Astra needs a damned good clean. These Audis are mega cheap at the moment, the manual hood is probs the best option anyway as read very recently when the motor goes it's a right pain/major money to sort out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 It looks a lot better now. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiefourspeed Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I like these, my old boss had an S2 Coupe which had been interfered with by a man in Ashford who went by the name of 'Turbo' Tony. That thing was ridiculously fast. But I could defo see myself wafting in a Cab at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Lol, just aiming for the ' most classy car's award! blakey79 and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Let us know what you use on the roof and how it pans out, please. The Astra needs a damned good clean. These Audis are mega cheap at the moment, the manual hood is probs the best option anyway as read very recently when the motor goes it's a right pain/major money to sort out.Blimey have you still got that? 2 tickets please... Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 After a fair whack of cleaning and a bit of a check over, this has been pressed into daily use by the Burd whilst new calipers for the Clio are on order.. It's come up well, and the Burd reckons it's easy to drive.. Took the Da for a spot of "Thelma and Louise" too - chilly wit the top down! chaseracer, inconsistant, privatewire and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Smart looking car that - fancy a swap ? Your 'Lady Di' for my 'Steve Buscemi' ? (the a2, named after the scene in Fargo where the hookers can only describe him as "kinda funny lookin" ) Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I had got it into my head you had flogged this. Add me to your list of people interested in next ownership. Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Would also be interested what works on the roof to clean/seal. The MG could do with a coat of looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Would also be interested what works on the roof to clean/seal. The MG could do with a coat of looking at.Aye, our new MR2 roof is in very good condition but looks very dry. I'm keen to feed/condition it with something before folding it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Renopur is good stuff for cabrio hoods, worked a treat on our 306 and Megane roofs. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Renopur is good stuff for cabrio hoods, worked a treat on our 306 and Megane roofs.Got a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 The first tank is in on this.. Despite being 1445kg kerb weight, having a puny 1.8 20v na lump with 125bhp, and the aerodynamics of a stack of breeze blocks It managed 32.5mpg (443 miles and 62.00L) None too shabby. Approx £0.70 per mile so far for the wind in my beard. And what's more, the Burd likes it cos it's "normalish" skattrd, Tickman, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Got a link?Sorry I meant Renovo, renopur is what I use to clean my bike leathers! https://goo.gl/images/Do79cA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Smashing, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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