The Doctor's travels through time - The End - of chapter 1

[Skut]

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.

[DoctorRetro]

Ever wondered what a 3 pot twin cam engine sounds like? 

Wonder no more.. 

 

[Wingz123]

Sounds alright! Rattily but think that's the normal sound....is airbox shaking contributing to rattling noises?

[Skut]

Sounds fruity when revved. How're the fluids? 

[DoctorRetro]

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... ?

[DoctorRetro]

Mot booked for Friday... 

Wish me luck. 

[davehedgehog31]

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.

[DoctorRetro]

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.

[Skut]

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. 

[mitsisigma01]

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 

[ETCHY]

4 hours ago, TheDoctor said:

If ever an image summed up what a bell-end that guy is, that's it.

[HMC]

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.

[strangeangel]

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!

 

[Wingz123]

^ 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]

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.

 

[mitsisigma01]

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! 

[DoctorRetro]

Hit an interesting milestone today... 

It seems the left digit has a mind of its own... 

[Fumbler]

Fantastic. You can now be an entrant into the world million mile club. I can imagine the look on their face...

[DoctorRetro]

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 

 

[DoctorRetro]

[theshadow]

good luck.???? carefully wirebrush,,than spray with matt black from £1 shop,are wrap fibreglass tape over..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DoctorRetro]

As a side point, a previous car of mine is off on a banger rally trip soon...

 

[BorniteIdentity]

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. 

[DoctorRetro]

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... 

[bangernomics]

As a side point, a previous car of mine is off on a banger rally trip soon...



 

Early streetwise prototype

[Wingz123]

That rover looks absolutely bloody horrific

[DoctorRetro]

[320touring]

Well in:)

Now see if you can keep it til Feb 2020!

[DoctorRetro]

[DoctorRetro]

So basically 

Arb bushes 

Ball joint dust covers

2 tyres

Shock absorber