Dan302's new car

[Cord Fourteener]

1 minute ago, Dan302 said:

Absolutely! I'll get the drop links etc done at some point but there's no rush. I may treat it to some new tyres too but again there's no rush!

Haha if I don't get the rear tyres on wifeys car this weekend she'll have a blow-out next week for sure!

[Dan302]

Best get it done you don't want that hassle 😂

[Cord Fourteener]

54 minutes ago, Dan302 said:

Best get it done you don't want that hassle 😂

Done!

[Dan302]

I noticed the front tyres were looking well worn, 3mm so got a pair of budgets fitted, laufenn S fit eq+ not a brand I'd heard of but owned by Hankook apparently.

[Dan302]

My mate is taking his test soon and wanted to buy his first car (he's 38......left it pretty late) so we went to have a look at a 2009 Yaris 1.3. Looked a cracking little motor so he's paid a deposit.

The dealer often has a few classics in so had to photograph these beauties.

[Dan302]

Ceed is booked in next week for a front and a rear drop link. They were advisories on the MOT and the front one is beginning to knock a bit.

[stuboy]

On 1/21/2022 at 11:47 PM, Dan302 said:

My mate is taking his test soon and wanted to buy his first car (he's 38......left it pretty late) so we went to have a look at a 2009 Yaris 1.3. Looked a cracking little motor so he's paid a deposit.

The dealer often has a few classics in so had to photograph these beauties.

phwoar...

[Dan302]

The Ceed is having a couple of drop links replaced tomorrow so a friend offered to lend me something to get me to work.

My choices were.......

1. Citroen Saxo VTR

2. SAAB 9-3 diesel auto floppy top

3. SWB Shogun Pinin

 

So I chose.......

[Dan302]

I've had a Saxo VTR, I've driven a 9-3 auto (although it was a petrol saloon) but I'd never driven a Pinin.

It smells rank (it's his dog car) and it's a bit baggy but it's great fun.

[Dan302]

Recently had the front tyres replaced with a budget pair (Laufenn) they seem absolutely fine and are much better than what was on there before. I'm out of work at the moment so didn't want to spend too much.

Have a pair of budgets on order for the rear too via my tyre fitter friend (cost price and free fitting for the win)

I've also got some tailgate struts on order as I'm sick of banging my head 🙄

[Dan302]

Decided to treat my car to a good (well semi half arsed) clean.

I started by giving the front seats a quick clean with some 1001 foam spray, they weren't bad, just a few marks, a bit of work with a soft nail brush and damp microfibre cloth soon had them looking smart again.

Cleaned the steering wheel with some interior cleaner on a magic eraser and used the same stuff on a microfibre for the dash and plastics.

Cleaned the inside of the glass then gave the seats, carpet and boot a hoover out.

Then washed the outside, it's not the best job but looks 100% more presentable (actually the interior looks good)

[Eyersey1234]

25 minutes ago, Dan302 said:

Recently had the front tyres replaced with a budget pair (Laufenn) they seem absolutely fine and are much better than what was on there before. I'm out of work at the moment so didn't want to spend too much.

Have a pair of budgets on order for the rear too via my tyre fitter friend (cost price and free fitting for the win)

I've also got some tailgate struts on order as I'm sick of banging my head 🙄

Sorry to hear you are out of work Dan I hope you find a job soon. 

[Dan302]

Bought some cheap tailgate struts off ebay as mine were well worn.

An absolute doddle to fit and they work perfectly 😀 added a dab of graphite grease to the ball and sockets.

Not sure it's the correct grease to use but it was the first one I came across in my stash.

[Dan302]

Just taxed my car, £121 for 6 months........ouch!

At least I've got a job now but that car tax stings! 

[Eyersey1234]

7 hours ago, Dan302 said:

Just taxed my car, £121 for 6 months........ouch!

At least I've got a job now but that car tax stings! 

Congratulations on your new job, where are you working?

[Dan302]

6 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Congratulations on your new job, where are you working?

The local garden centre, I'm really enjoying it!

[Eyersey1234]

7 minutes ago, Dan302 said:

The local garden centre, I'm really enjoying it!

We occasionally go to Brigg Garden Centre so might see you in there at some point 

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, Dan302 said:

The local garden centre, I'm really enjoying it!

Dig in, hope you flourish and don't get pruned too early.

[Dan302]

New rear tyres today fitted by my mate. Finest quality RoadMarch ones! 

The small mileage I do now budget tyres are absolutely fine.

[RoverFolkUs]

5 minutes ago, Dan302 said:

New rear tyres today fitted by my mate. Finest quality RoadMarch ones! 

The small mileage I do now budget tyres are absolutely fine.

Budgets on the rear are usually absolutely fine on something like a Ce'ed and there would hardly be any perceivable difference between them and a premium set. Probably the last set of rear tyres the thing will see anyway!

[Eyersey1234]

How many miles do you do these days Dan? Eccles has done about 2700 miles since January which is low for me though there have been no really long trips yet this year though that will change as there are several pencilled in over the next few months 

[Dan302]

6 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

How many miles do you do these days Dan? Eccles has done about 2700 miles since January which is low for me though there have been no really long trips yet this year though that will change as there are several pencilled in over the next few months 

It's just over 4 miles from my house to the garden centre so about 8 ish miles a day.

[Eyersey1234]

Hi Dan how's the Seed running?

[Dan302]

9 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Hi Dan how's the Seed running?

Really great taa, the gearbox input shaft bearing still makes a little noise but it's not got any worse and doesn't seem to affect anything so I'm ignoring it!

[Eyersey1234]

10 hours ago, Dan302 said:

Really great taa, the gearbox input shaft bearing still makes a little noise but it's not got any worse and doesn't seem to affect anything so I'm ignoring it!

Excellent glad it's still running well and coping with your huuugggeee* commute every day

[Dan302]

9 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Excellent glad it's still running well and coping with your huuugggeee* commute every day

Yes it's certainly better than Clough Rd in Hull and back each day!

[Eyersey1234]

Hi Dan how's the Seed coping with its huge* commute these days?

[Dan302]

8 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Hi Dan how's the Seed coping with its huge* commute these days?

Really well thanks! It must feel like it's semi retired now I'm only doing 3 or 4 miles each way 😀

[Eyersey1234]

Glad to hear it. How many miles does it have on the clock now?

[Dan302]

8 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said:

Glad to hear it. How many miles does it have on the clock now?

I'll have to check but it's over 100,000 now