Jim Bell Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, yes oui si said: Cullerfornia ffs 😂 Best bay on the coast. stripped fred, N Dentressangle and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 12:35 PM, Jim Bell said: One out and away to it's lucky new owner @Cavcraft. Lovely meeting you @worldofceri, top shipper and great gentleman. VID_20201119_090755.mp4 14.08 MB · 0 downloads VID_20201119_090611.mp4 33.32 MB · 0 downloads VID_20201119_085806.mp4 28.65 MB · 0 downloads Top Tip Next time just paint those garage doors green and we would think it was already at Cavcraft Towers. Jim Bell, Cavcraft and juular 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Best bay on the coast. Wait... They actually did that? juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, yes oui si said: Wait... They actually did that? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 hours ago, worldofceri said: That's near me, I can tell by the Thorncliffe skip! brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Good old Thorncliffe’s!! sdkrc and Cord Fourteener 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I misread it at first and wondered when a skip company had opened up in Horncliffe. Cavcraft and Cord Fourteener 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 07/11/2020 at 15:05, Jim Bell said: *sniffs the air* What's that? A CHRISTMAS ROFFLE?! ONE PLEASE! Cavcraft, Lacquer Peel, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Yes! 3 13 and 30 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Afternoon all. Well, what's been happening with the Cav? Erm. I've been driving it around and I put a sticker on it. As is everly thus, I have seen something else that has piqued my interest so will be popping an XMAS BONANZA raffle on. I won't add numbers requested here, so keep your eyes peeled in the FOR SALE forum and request your numbers accordingly. blackboilersuit, loserone, Craig the Princess and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Roffle now live: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 +5hp for the Turbo Diesel sticker, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Malaise lay heavy across the land like a blanket what has been pissed on, that you HAVE to use because you're in LOCKDOWN jail and you're cold and alone in a cell made of Brexit with a larger, stronger man that won't stop talking about Jewish Space Lasers. The glumless in the air was suffocating, like what the baddie does to poor victims in the first series of the gritty and un-nerving television series Marcella. I opened a window. And when I say I opened a window, I mean I bought a car. The metaphorical breeze was refreshing, like drinking crisp lager from a thin woman's shoe. eBay bleeped. I reached one open hand into the air, closed my fist, and pulled down the win. greengartside, sdkrc, Lacquer Peel and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Oh man, I was going to go and eat my tea but now I'll have to pretend to be at work a while longer. Ohdearme, Tickman and Three Speed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 You can't buy cars in Lockdown. That's what the liars will tell you. They'll tell you that you can't, that you shouldn't and that it's not a good idea. Especially if the car is in Essex and you're almost in Scotland. I heard these lies again and again from my girlfriend as she stamped from foot to foot throwing increasing grades of cutlery at me. The garlic masher got me right on the elbow as I was running away. When she went into the kitchen, I farted on her mobile phone. When she came back I rang her so that she picked up the phone and put it next to her nose and mouth, hopefully getting some fart into both face holes. But, I digress....... catsinthewelder, Amishtat, Joey spud and 16 others 3 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 My current car, the Cavalier above, that had been FOR AUCTION, but then did a no brakes unexpectedly, was sent up to @Jimbob McGregor for fettling of this key area. The excellent @worldofceri was kind enough to pick the Cav up for deposit at James' garage. Of course, it was pointless him driving from the West Mids to TOON with an empty trailer, so for a reasonable fee he popped down to Essex on the way and collected my eBay idiocy. sdkrc, M'coli, worldofceri and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 I dunno if I've ever mentioned this, but I'm part of an urban graffiti and Parkour collective. We are a tight group, and talk about our feelings in a circle regularly. I decided to chat with some of the lads about my new buy. Tickman, The Moog, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 This is Long Kenny. He's mostly into Political stuff. He doesn't like the LAPD because he got a £65 fine for not picking up dog dirt once. I asked him for some advice. Kenny, are cars meant to crunch when you put them into second gear? Long Kenny: I don't fink so. But I'm hear for you if you need a hug. " Then he did a foreward roll and jumped over a low wall. Tickman, crad, Amishtat and 16 others 4 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Bouyed by this essential emotional support, I had a chat with Tam Gravy, the Scottish Ned. He likes the pro Ecosse stuff and can jump over a canal. Tam. Are car tyres meant to hold air, or are they meant to go flat overnight and have screws in? Tam Gravy: "There's no right way for a tyre to be. They can be flat or blown up. It's best for us to accept them as they are and not put too much pressure on or in them." Then he did a star jump and slid down a pipe. gm, Amishtat, davehedgehog31 and 14 others 4 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 That's nice to know. Next I thought I'd get a bit of guidance from Sad Barney Goldsmith. He's got a bit of the old depression and likes to express himself accordingly. Afternoon Barney. Are alternators meant to make a high pitched screeching noise? Sad Barney Goldsmith: "I've only eaten cheese this week. My doings are coming out slow and greasy." Right. Well. Then he cartwheeled off a ledge and fell into a hedge. Stanky, davehedgehog31, privatewire and 13 others 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Last up was Yahoo Pauline Butler. She likes doing cultural stuff and banana sandwiches. Hiya Pauline. Pauline, is there meant to be water in footwells of cars? Yahoo Pauline Butler: "I wouldn't worry about it. Would you like a banana sandwhich"? Then she ran very fast and jumped over a bollard. Stanky, worldofceri, GMcD and 13 others 5 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Always good to get a bit of advice from the crew. So, what have we learned? Well. I seem to have bought a car from far away without looking at it, from a stranger. It has some interesting traits and characteristics but seems so far to be "a decent base (TM)" It's had a recent clutch, recent water pump and cam belt and has upgraded rear calipers. It's 4wd (my first car with drive at all corners) and about as base as you can get for a modern 4x4. So what is it? privatewire, Tickman, The Moog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Anyone that said Vauxhall Frontera was nearly right. Behold!! Fleet shot. sdkrc, davehedgehog31, MorrisItalSLX and 20 others 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 🤩 hero! I love these. sdkrc and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 What is it? It's a 2005 Fiat Panda Climbing. 1.2 pez with 5 on the floor (or dash console in this case). 110k, with full MOT. The 4wd system is described below. Four wheel drive (4WD) means that all four wheels are driven; offering the benefit that twice the torque of a two wheel drive (2WD) can be discharged to the ground, particularly on slippery surfaces. In other words, the 4x4 transmission doubles the drive force discharged to the ground and means that the vehicle can overcome considerable differences in level or steep and difficult terrain while also propelling the vehicle forward if two drive wheels are not enough, e.g. over an icy or snow-covered road surface. The configuration chosen for the Panda 4x4 is a four wheel drive transmission with two differentials and a viscous coupling. With this system, the four wheel drive is engaged automatically (i.e. without requiring any engagement by the driver) and allows outstanding drive torque distribution over the front and rear axle according to the road surface and vehicle application requirements. For example, on asphalt roads with normal grip, 98% of the drive torque is directed to the front wheels so that the car can behave in a similar way to a front wheel drive vehicle with equally satisfying handling. It also prevents excessive fuel and tyre consumption due to small differences in rotating speed between the front and rear wheels. If the road surface becomes slippery - and grip is reduced - the front drive wheels tend to skid but the viscous coupling immediately corrects this tendency by stiffening and progressively transmitting a rising drive torque percentage to the rear end to cancel out the skid. This torque transfer is not perceptible to the driver except as an outstanding ability to get out of trouble, e.g. on snow-covered, icy or muddy surfaces. The Fiat Panda 4x4 is also equipped with an antislip system that operates during deceleration by exploiting the potential of the ABS (i.e. making use of the sensors that record wheel rpm) and the electronic engine control system to prevent the engine braking torque and the viscous coupling from causing the rear end to lock during sudden decelerations on downhill slopes or on bends. Together with the four wheel drive system, this ensures great driving safety over slippery surfaces. Lastly, the Panda 4x4 drive system makes full use of the viscous coupling that forms an integral part of the rear differential unit. The advantage of this configuration is that the drive system is engaged in a relatively immediate, automatic fashion to offer traction and effort when difficult road surface conditions make this necessary. Now it is time to take a closer look at the way a viscous coupling works. The devices contain a set of perforated or slightly finned discs submerged in a viscous fluid with very specific properties: as the temperature rises, fluid viscosity increases. When the two driven axles slip, they stir up this fluid and cause its temperature to rise. As soon as the temperature rises, the fluid becomes more viscous and tends to drag the discs together and transmit drive torque to the rear axle. This is a striking and clever piece of engineering because the oil acts as a sensor, i.e. it detects the presence of slip between the axles by its temperature - and also as an actuator because it tends to counteract the slipping effect by increasing its viscosity. Which is longhand for: they're great. MorrisItalSLX, GMcD, Broadsword and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Some photos. It's not the best example, but it was affordable. And seems solid and sturdy. Pez shot as it is the law. Some snaps from collection day. davehedgehog31, privatewire, Coprolalia and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Interior: Tickman, DVee8, davehedgehog31 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Powerplant: Fiat 500 arbarth rear calipers: Can't deny it's a 4x4. Coprolalia, UltraWomble, rainagain and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 It's sprightly enough. Most folk say they're dog slow but round the doors I think they're perky enough with the 1.2. Getting up to 70mph takes some planning though, and it's pushing 4k cruising at 75 mph on the big roads. Definitely designed for climbing and not running. Tickman, davehedgehog31, privatewire and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 What's wrong with it then? Well, the airbox is snapped and not really attached. VID_20210123_140721.mp4 privatewire, davehedgehog31, Cento16v and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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