Shitting in the shallow end. *Arse friends r broken*

[Jim Bell]

Ah cheers man.

[Shirley Knott]

Cone filters always bring the smiles, careful though, it's a slippery slope then before you know it you're saying stuff like 'Built not bought bruv" and fitting  those little shoulder pads that go on your seatbelts

[yes oui si]

I have been considering one for the purple golf of many happy wheelspins...

[Jim Bell]

Cone filters always bring the smiles, careful though, it's a slippery slope then before you know it you're saying stuff like 'Built not bought bruv" and fitting  those little shoulder pads that go on your seatbelts

 

FUCKING HELL MAN. ITS ALREADY GOT THEM!

 

MINI ONES!

 

I might have to vape and wear a MONSTER ENEREGEY DRINK cap, back to front.

 

 

 

*edit, seat belt pads, not stickers.

[skattrd]

You're turning all posh mate, you've now got a Merc and a Bini.

 

What has happened to the old Mr_shitpeas who bought slightly ropey cars (spent money fixing) then sold the car shortly after (at a loss)?

Do you think the current posh-mobiles might stick around for a bit? They might* even cost less money in the long run.

[loserone]

There was one with "MINI owners club" stickers on as I was crossing the Tyne this morning. Bet that doesn't give you discounts on insurance!

[Jim Bell]

What has happened to the old Mr_shitpeas who bought slightly ropey cars (spent money fixing) then sold the car shortly after (at a loss)?

 

 

 

He went bankrupt. Literally.

[paulplom]

I recognise that garage. The man that is serving his time with me's dad owns The Salt Cove, Mama Rosa's and what used to be Bruno's (think it's High Tide now) just along from it. Nice to see somewhere local on here. I live next door to The Gunner btw.

[Jim Bell]

I recognise that garage. The man that is serving his time with me's dad owns The Salt Cove, Mama Rosa's and what used to be Bruno's (think it's High Tide now) just along from it. Nice to see somewhere local on here. I live next door to The Gunner btw.

Ah my mate plays cards in the Gunner on a Saturday. Me and the missus used to get in the Salthouse and Mama Rosa's regular when we lived round the corner.

 

Smoll world eh.

[Jim Bell]

Caught up with this thread today. Top notch JB content as ever.

 

Nice to see you back around man!

[Jim Bell]

Was out on my way to The Asda this morning and took a local level crossing a tad too enthusiastically, bounced a bit hard and was rewarded instantly with LOW TYRE PRESSURE, STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS lights.

 

Fuk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fault finding 101.

 

Step 1. Turn it off and turn it back on again.

 

This reset the LOW TYRE PRESSURE warning light. I've no idea what that would even be connected to tbh.

 

Step 2. Repeat step 1

 

Tried this but no further progress was made.

 

 

Step 3. Go shopping.

 

 

 

Step 4. Start car.

 

Hooray, it's had time to consider it's actions and has decided to fix itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self fixing car. *thumbs up*

[Jim Bell]

I was actually going to Asda to pick up some paper towels and Windowlene.

 

There is a lot of tint film glue and general residue on the rear screen from the partial removal of tint film by a previous owner.

 

 

 

 

 

YouTube research suggested that there's no real alternative to a bit of spray, a bit of elbow grease and the use of a razor blade.

 

As the heated rear screen barely works anyway, I thought there was nothing to lose and got to scraping.

 

Weapons of choice.

 

 

 

*Insert 1990s music over fat man sweating on a sunny day screen scraping montage*

 

 

Until eventually, clear screen.

 

 

 

Happy with that.

 

One more thing scratched off the list of things to improve.

[Dave_Q]

Ah man, this is probably far too late but WD40 or off-brand equivalent is the shiznit for removing tint glue, way less elbow grease, you just chuck it on then scrape off the glue with a Wilko's glass scraper.

 

Just make sure not to scrape off the heaty lines as well.

[Jim Bell]

Just make sure not to scrape off the heaty lines as well.

Cheers fella.

All knowledge is good knowledge.

A couple of them are broken anyway man. Is there anyway to "rejoin" the magic heat lines in situ?

[scaryoldcortina]

Silver paint. Maplin used to sell it,

[Jim Bell]

Silver paint. Maplin used to sell it,

PREPARE THE TIME MACHINE ANDREW!!!!!!

 

WE ARE GO SHOPPING NAO!!!

[Dan_ZTT]

This sort of shiz I guess, not tried it myself though and 2ml seems like an unbelievably tiny amount for a tenner - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conductive-silver-paint-conductive-varnish/dp/B00PSKQZ60/

[scaryoldcortina]

Guess what unfixed itself?

 

[loserone]

Dislike!

 

Anyway this thing is mint. Though I'm not strong enough to reach 5th or 6th, and the headlights are pointing at the floor three inches in front of the car

[Jim Bell]

Guess what unfixed itself?

 

IMG_20190215_174614.jpg

 

 

Buhh.

 

Probably the wheel speed sensor kind of above the passenger side rear wheel, so sayeth the internet.

[Jim Bell]

 Though I'm not strong enough to reach 5th or 6th, and the headlights are pointing at the floor three inches in front of the car

 

Its not THAT stiff man. You might want an extra shredded wheat because the missus can manage it and SHES A GIRL.

[loserone]

Yeah man, but I only drive hairdressers cars

[scaryoldcortina]

Dislike!

 

Anyway this thing is mint. Though I'm not strong enough to reach 5th or 6th, and the headlights are pointing at the floor three inches in front of the car

.

 

Crap lights and a 4 speed gearbox? Mini.

[tapir]

again a bit late but a hair dryer also really helps removing glue residue,

 

Also this Wonder Wipes spray (cheaper than paper towel version) is excellent too - it's very potent though so don't breath too much near it...

 

https://www.toolstation.com/wonder-wipes-spray/p16085

[SiC]

Just seen this. You've certainly gone up a notch on your car buying. Two fast machines you now own!

 

When is this going to be up for sale?

[Jim Bell]

When is this going to be up for sale?

 

Either not for ages or very soon, depending on which way the wind blows man. Loving it at the moment but it's overstretched me somewhat financially.

[loserone]

Loving it so much it's outside my house.

 

Yes yes, alright, it means you have to use the Merc!

[SiC]

Either not for ages or very soon, depending on which way the wind blows man. Loving it at the moment but it's overstretched me somewhat financially.

Well if my mate buys the TT back from me (supposed to next month) and this is for sale, count me in! If he doesn't at the right time, I can't imagine this will struggle to sell.

[loserone]

Some of us might struggle to buy, though

[the judge]

He went bankrupt. Literally.

Mr Shitpeas shouldn't regret that decision. Best decision I ever made.