Skut Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Nice Prodder. I didn't comment on the 323 as despite its rarity I thought it very dull and R8s don't do much more for me. But these are rather charming and probably pretty reliable if maintained. The textured dead whaleskin interior plastics can get in the sea though. BorniteIdentity and DoctorRetro 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Ever wondered what a 3 pot twin cam engine sounds like? Wonder no more.. GrumpiusMaximus, davehedgehog31, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Sounds alright! Rattily but think that's the normal sound....is airbox shaking contributing to rattling noises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Sounds fruity when revved. How're the fluids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Skut said: Sounds fruity when revved. How're the fluids? Oil was on the bottom of the dipstick when I got it. Topped it up but it scared me because there's a flat bit inside the engine where you put the oil in and it looks like you've filled it to the brim... I'll try to get a picture at some point. I'm sure dipsticks don't 'fail' and give an incorrect reading... ? Skut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Mot booked for Friday... Wish me luck. Kiltox, shedenvy, Dirk Diggler and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I remember that oaf Clarkson and his cronies in the motoring press slamming these as characterless white goods when they were new. Thrummy 3 pot engine, 13 inch wheel at each corner, tiny dimensions, light as a feather and a large expanse of glass. Characterless right enough. Vince70, Bamboocarman, HMC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: I remember that oaf Clarkson and his cronies in the motoring press slamming these as characterless white goods when they were new. Thrummy 3 pot engine, 13 inch wheel at each corner, tiny dimensions, light as a feather and a large expanse of glass. Characterless right enough. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 26 minutes ago, davehedgehog31 said: I remember that oaf Clarkson and his cronies in the motoring press slamming these as characterless white goods when they were new. Thrummy 3 pot engine, 13 inch wheel at each corner, tiny dimensions, light as a feather and a large expanse of glass. Characterless right enough. I remember that. In fact he smashed one up with a sledgehammer having just bought it. I'm sure he doesn't care he's doing a car a disservice as long as he's richer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Turn the stereo up! I used to have a 3 pot 1986 Cuore back in the early 90's, they need to be revved but like it, fresh oil frequently. Handled like a go kart, great fun Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, TheDoctor said: If ever an image summed up what a bell-end that guy is, that's it. Bamboocarman, strangeangel, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Yeah weirdly the minimalist formula they slated is what makes them separate from most other recent cars and gives them character; celebrate what they are and not what they are not. ETCHY, somewhatfoolish and Bamboocarman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, HMC said: Yeah weirdly the minimalist formula they slated is what makes them separate from most other recent cars and gives them character; celebrate what they are and not what they are not. This. My sister had one of these: I very rarely drove it without a smile on my face, even on the occasion that I borrowed it to move house! HMC, Bamboocarman, Wingz123 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 ^ crikey what are you? A house move? Lol One of the sylvanian family?.....that's about all you could fit in one of those wasnt it? strangeangel, twosmoke300 and Ohdearme 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wingz123 said: ^ crikey what are you? A house move? Lol One of the sylvanian family?.....that's about all you could fit in one of those wasnt it? I was a student! And my SIII Land Rover was fucked (again). It took three trips to move my study bedroom contents (mostly a stereo and records) from Leeds to Huddersfield. Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, strangeangel said: This. My sister had one of these: I very rarely drove it without a smile on my face, even on the occasion that I borrowed it to move house! I had the 5 door, you'd be surprised what you can get into in one of them, I can't remember her name though! Wingz123, jumpingjehovahs, gadgetgricey and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Hit an interesting milestone today... It seems the left digit has a mind of its own... Wingz123, Bamboocarman and Fumbler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Fantastic. You can now be an entrant into the world million mile club. I can imagine the look on their face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Did my own sort of 'Pre mot' today. But concerned about corroded fuel pipes, not sure what to do. Also headlight aim might be a bit iffy due to a bump at the front and N/S headlight is not quite straight BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 good luck.???? carefully wirebrush,,than spray with matt black from £1 shop,are wrap fibreglass tape over.. Ohdearme and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 As a side point, a previous car of mine is off on a banger rally trip soon... theshadow, Shirley Knott, GrumpiusMaximus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Jesus. They look flipping RIPE. Fortunately, it’s replaceable and then you’ll never need to do them again! But I fear that might be a show stopper right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Took a bit of sandpaper to them and they don't actually look too bad, it's just surface rust. I guess we will see tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 As a side point, a previous car of mine is off on a banger rally trip soon... Early streetwise prototype BlankFrank, Wingz123, GrumpiusMaximus and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 That rover looks absolutely bloody horrific BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 jumpingjehovahs, Shirley Knott, The Moog and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Well in:) Now see if you can keep it til Feb 2020! BlankFrank, DoctorRetro, BorniteIdentity and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 GrumpiusMaximus, rainagain and BL Bloke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 So basically Arb bushes Ball joint dust covers 2 tyres Shock absorber Jim Bell, RayMK, davehedgehog31 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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