howe Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 7:58 PM, Fumbler said: I love that car SO much! May I have dibs when you sell? ? Looking forward to more content of this fine automobile. You can, but I doubt it'll be available any time soon ? On 10/29/2019 at 7:24 PM, Zelandeth said: Save yourself a large amount of frustration and just solder the wires directly to the PCB the tail lights are fed from...the slide connector they used to connect to the clusters is beyond useless. On 10/29/2019 at 10:27 PM, Zelandeth said: The main issues I had with it were minor but annoying QC issues...the gearknob came off in my hand more than once, the self park function on the wipers had a mind of its own, and the connectors between the tail lights and the loom were a continual source of dodgy brake lights or indicators. The interior always felt like it was in imminent danger of falling apart too...just never instilled any real confidence, unlike the Riva and Niva which feel like they'd be good candidates for transport after the apocalypse wipes out civilization as we know it. Heater on mine was barely warm too which surprised me, though I think that was probably more an issue with my car than the model. Oh...and the windscreen wipers used to lift completely off the windscreen above 70mph...or 40 if you had a strong headwind...which happens quite a lot in northern Scotland! I'll have a look at the slide connector at some point, no problems as of nowthough. I have a couple quality issues I need to resolve too.. It's waiting for a replacement handle for the handbrake after it slid off the end and snapped, a couple of trim pieces don't quite fit together anymore and the dealer option steering wheel is falling to pieces. My heater barely functions too, I'd imagine something needs fixed rather than how they are with it being built with Russian winters in mind, I also have this issue with the wipers ? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Lada is off the road for a little bit, but not before it came into use as a shite hauler - took a CG125 up to Girvan for a mate Note the tasteful purple crocs I made sure to get in frame michael t, Ghosty, CGSB and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Some recently developed photos of a trip up Wrynose Pass in the lakes: Went surprisingly well considering the steep inclines to get there! HillmanImp, Hawkeyethenoo, Cleon-Fonte and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntiemaryscanary Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 33 minutes ago, jamhowe said: Some recently developed photos Ooh good pics of a good car. Film? If so what format & camera details please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 5 hours ago, auntiemaryscanary said: Ooh good pics of a good car. Film? If so what format & camera details please! Cheers ? It was shot on an Olympus Stylus point and shoot with (I believe, but could be wrong as it was given to me a while ago) Kodak Ektar 100 film egg, auntiemaryscanary and Skizzer 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 5 hours ago, jamhowe said: Some recently developed photos of a trip up Wrynose Pass in the lakes: Went surprisingly well considering the steep inclines to get there! brochure shoots howe, Fumbler and vulgalour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I had one of these from new. Sorry, it was a horrible car. Biggest mistake I ever made. The door trims fell off after 5 minutes, the drivers seat wore through in no time. There was a bar in the seat that dug into the back. The clutch failed after 11,000 miles, just out of warranty. I sold it after four years and 28,000 miles and bought myself a Skoda Favorit. Much better car. It was the one and only new car I ever bought. It put me off buying new forever. I now practice 'bangernomics'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 46 minutes ago, 2flags said: I had one of these from new. Sorry, it was a horrible car. Biggest mistake I ever made. The door trims fell off after 5 minutes, the drivers seat wore through in no time. There was a bar in the seat that dug into the back. The clutch failed after 11,000 miles, just out of warranty. I sold it after four years and 28,000 miles and bought myself a Skoda Favorit. Much better car. It was the one and only new car I ever bought. It put me off buying new forever. I now practice 'bangernomics'. Sucks to be a peasant. stonedagain, howe and Peter C 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 But a peasant who drives a Jag. ?? Seriously, more power to those who wish to save cars like these. It was for me an interruption of 35 years of owning Rovers, of which I have had many. I still have my Landrover which I intend to keep forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Engine pulled for some much needed gaskets and seals Ft. a mates hopeless supra project It'll also be having a new flywheel, clutch, timing belt, water pump and a few other bits before it goes back in the car Fumbler, Coprolalia, MKT and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 If you ever fancy making use of that towbar, as hinted by @wuvvum earlier in the thread, I can confirm that they make fantastic* tow cars with incredible* towing manners Never knew they made a saloon though. Following this with interest. chaseracer and howe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, JohnK said: If you ever fancy making use of that towbar, as hinted by @wuvvum earlier in the thread, I can confirm that they make fantastic* tow cars with incredible* towing manners As soon as it's back together with a fresh clutch it's first towing run will be taking an empty car trailer up to Kilmarnock from Carlisle, hopefully all will go well... The last owner used it to transport motorcycles around on a small trailer. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, jamhowe said: The last owner used it to transport motorcycles around on a small trailer. Pfft, what an idiot, he could have just put them in the boot. howe and HillmanImp 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Liked for random Supra content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Lovely. Saloons are pretty rare! I remember them with the dealer-fit bodykits. howe and They_all_do_that_sir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 I'm afraid this may have to go up for sale soon due to a lack of space ? I'm not sure on what a fair price would be to let it go for, it's just had fresh gaskets and seals all round, belts, a new clutch and lightened flywheel, fresh tires, new vac lines, new pads and disks and it has a Weber 32/34 carb swapped on that I've just rebuilt with a genuine kit as I was intending to keep it but I've got 4 cars to look after and nowhere reliable to put them. It's on about 46,500 miles right now, the only imperfection at the minute is a sloppy gear linkage. Bodywork wise it's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 how delightfully grim..... strangely though i would actually like to own it, even just for a bit. i think i may need professional help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, jamhowe said: I'm afraid this may have to go up for sale soon due to a lack of space ? I'm not sure on what a fair price would be to let it go for, it's just had fresh gaskets and seals all round, belts, a new clutch and lightened flywheel, fresh tires, new vac lines, new pads and disks and it has a Weber 32/34 carb swapped on that I've just rebuilt with a genuine kit as I was intending to keep it but I've got 4 cars to look after and nowhere reliable to put them. It's on about 46,500 miles right now, the only imperfection at the minute is a sloppy gear linkage. Bodywork wise it's perfect. Must... resist... The Urge..... howe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fumbler said: Must... resist... The Urge..... Feel free to send me an offer.... Fumbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Bloody good thing I don't have any space as I'd really like another shot at a Samara when I'm not commuting 75 miles a day in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I have heard that Ladas are very good at coping with potholes and other foibles that are a common feature of roads in both Blighty and Mother Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Photos from the "Lomakov Museum of Antique Cars and Motorcycles" in Moscow taken early last year, essentially a big unheated shed with cars crammed in next to eachother ? Hopefully these will all upload correctly and not make the post a mess: MKT, RayMK, RobT and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Vaguely reminiscent of the motoring section of the old Glasgow Transport Museum, a muddled collection of apparently random old chod shoehorned into a big shed. Win. howe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I can just imagine the 30’s Mercedes and DKW being liberated by the Red Army circa 1945! chaseracer and howe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 That Steyr Baby is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Just picked up this fine* automobile from @puntopaul Be a good daily runabout for a while, fingers crossed it makes the drive home  MKT, paulplom, eddyramrod and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Very cute! howe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 7:18 PM, howe said: I'm afraid this may have to go up for sale soon due to a lack of space ? I'm not sure on what a fair price would be to let it go for, it's just had fresh gaskets and seals all round, belts, a new clutch and lightened flywheel, fresh tires, new vac lines, new pads and disks and it has a Weber 32/34 carb swapped on that I've just rebuilt with a genuine kit as I was intending to keep it but I've got 4 cars to look after and nowhere reliable to put them. It's on about 46,500 miles right now, the only imperfection at the minute is a sloppy gear linkage. Bodywork wise it's perfect. That's one of the few cars I'd swap the BX for, obviously including its big sister the Riva. howe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmancaff Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I've always loved these wee mk1 puntos, mate had one years back. Slow as shit but huge fun Correction - It's actually an early mk2 not a facelift mk1. Mate had one just like it, I was just confused ? howe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kade Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 7 hours ago, howe said: Just picked up this fine* automobile from @puntopaul Be a good daily runabout for a while, fingers crossed it makes the drive home  :apu: MKT, howe and bigmancaff 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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