ETCHY Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Nothing to report, quite uneventful really, apart from the look on the Curry's staff's faces when they saw the vehicle they were going to be loading into That's seriously impressive for a tiny car. The back seat must fold pretty flat (a feature a lot of modern hatchbacks are surprisingly crap at). bangernomics 1
Kiltox Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 I remember taking a 60cm gas cooker to the tip in a Picanto - had similar funny looks.
High Jetter Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 3 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Nothing to report, quite uneventful really, apart from the look on the Curry's staff's faces when they saw the vehicle they were going to be loading into Looks made to fit!. Did you take it for a spin? (I'll get my coat...) Bamboocarman, Dick Cheeseburger, bangernomics and 1 other 1 3
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 Brilliant. I do prefer the teeny wheels mind, but that's just me.When are you roffling it Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk
DoctorRetro Posted October 27, 2019 Author Posted October 27, 2019 Official 'It's getting dark in the evenings' photos mitsisigma01, rainagain, paulplom and 1 other 4
DoctorRetro Posted October 30, 2019 Author Posted October 30, 2019 New* CD player, thanks to @Wingz123 It's the same as the old one, so I've kept the old fascia, as I prefer black. Apart from accidentally putting the original one back in by mistake first of all, it all works fine. Although, it won't keep time or stations, have I done something wrong?
Billy - Medhurst Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: Although, it won't keep time or stations, have I done something wrong? I assume it needs a permanent "Live" to keep its memory. The Moog 1
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 May have mixed the live connections up. There's an ignition live and a permanent live.Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk
dave j Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 It's usually the red and yellow wires that need swapping around.
DoctorRetro Posted October 30, 2019 Author Posted October 30, 2019 Oddly enough, the old one was fine, but had to be manually turned off as the ignition had no effect on it. I thought it was quite annoying, but this one is the opposite...
DoctorRetro Posted October 30, 2019 Author Posted October 30, 2019 As a side point, I found a picture of me stuck in traffic in the Kelisa.... EssDeeWon, BlankFrank, Skut and 3 others 4 2
Wingz123 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, TheDoctor said: New* CD player, thanks to @Wingz123 It's the same as the old one, so I've kept the old fascia, as I prefer black. Apart from accidentally putting the original one back in by mistake first of all, it all works fine. Although, it won't keep time or stations, have I done something wrong? I'm afraid I havent had this in my car since 2009? And even then I didnt have it in there for long. It was taken out and stored in the kitchen cupboard.....not sure on settings etc I'm afraid sorry.
Jamie Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 5 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Oddly enough, the old one was fine, but had to be manually turned off as the ignition had no effect on it. I thought it was quite annoying, but this one is the opposite... yer the old one would have been wired to the permanent live then sans ignition wire, swap the yellow and red wires round to restore your previous state
DoctorRetro Posted November 3, 2019 Author Posted November 3, 2019 Changed the plugs. Seems not a moment too soon, judging by the state of the old ones. 320touring 1
somewhatfoolish Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 Are you burning any oil? twosmoke300 1
DoctorRetro Posted November 3, 2019 Author Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, somewhatfoolish said: Are you burning any oil? No idea. It does consume oil, but I think more through a leak than burning it. No suspicious smoking that I've noticed.
DoctorRetro Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 Not that it's exactly newsworthy, but I'm taking a break from forums and social media for a bit, for my own sanity.
loserone Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Enjoy the peace, Doc. I might win you a not a Yaris if that's okay ? The Moog 1
New POD Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Not that it's exactly newsworthy, but I'm taking a break from forums and social media for a bit, for my own sanity. Not wanting to send you any more insane than you feel already but i see irony in your declaration on a forum that you are taking a break. However. I thank you for telling me, because I might have worried.
DoctorRetro Posted November 14, 2019 Author Posted November 14, 2019 Irony indeed. Can't stay away from this place, but I'm definitely not missing Facebook... Updates on the pocket rocket: Back bumper rattles, that will get annoying. Wiper squeaks. Already annoying, will fix soon. I've had to mangle the rear arches to stop the huge* wheels from rubbing over big bumps. It doesn't look pretty, but is functional. Fronts rub on inner wing on full lock - solution is to not use full lock. Tightened up throttle cable, it 'feels' more responsive now. It was as baggy as... well, use your artistic license... Other than that, it just does very well as being an car. And this is the third month I've owned it, so I'm doing well. paulplom, 320touring, dave j and 4 others 7
DoctorRetro Posted November 19, 2019 Author Posted November 19, 2019 Well, that's less than ideal. Ice on the inside... paulplom and somewhatfoolish 2
320touring Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 It's a feature! Means your son can play noughts and crosses with you whilst you scrape the outside (draw the grid at the top of thee screen inside, and it should still be there after a couple of mins even with heater on) The Moog, Wingz123 and DoctorRetro 2 1
Split_Pin Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 The Mini and the 172 have my son's doodles on the frost on them, every time he walks past. My wife took it to another level last night by drawing a big pair of tits on the 172 windscreen though. Replicates the face of the man who usually drives it though, so nobody will notice...... BorniteIdentity, davehedgehog31, The Moog and 3 others 4 2
davehedgehog31 Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: The Mini and the 172 have my son's doodles on the frost on them, every time he walks past. My wife took it to another level last night by drawing a big pair of tits on the 172 windscreen though. Replicates the face of the man who usually drives it though, so nobody will notice...... stonedagain, dome, Split_Pin and 1 other 4
New POD Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: Well, that's less than ideal. Ice on the inside... When you get home, put a fan heater inside and open the windows a little to dry it out.
Wingz123 Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: Well, that's less than ideal. Ice on the inside... Happens to many of us mate .....by mum and dads old scenic, my mums fiesta.....
Split_Pin Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 My Corsa used to do this when it was my daily driver. I used to scrape the inside of the screen and it looked like there had been a significant snowfall on the dashboard! Skut 1
fairkens Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Mrs H's Leon Cupra was like this, this morning, its less than a year old so not just an old car thing!
New POD Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 The issue is getting in the car with damp feet. Water evaporates in the day, condenses on the window in the evening and freezes in the night. You need to dry your feet before you come in.
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