dollywobbler Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Zelandeth said: Quick question for you, DW. What is the setup you use for in-car video. In particular your most recent one where you had TWC out? I've been reading my hair out trying to get anything even vaguely resembling stable footage...despite having tried a plethora of different mounts. The only one which seems to work reasonably well is the one with the Not-Actually-A-Go-Pro, but while the video is decent on that the audio is pants and it doesn't have a separate mic input. I'd *really* rather not have to faff around dubbing audio into video from a separate source as ensuring everything was perfectly in sync sounds like it's going to be a massive post processing headache. These days, I'm using a DJI Osmo Action Camera. Sadly, you need a DJI-only adaptor which is about £40 but it then takes any external mic. I use a Rode lapel mic. Camera uses digital stabilisation, which also gives the effect of making it look like the camera is being hand-held. I quite like that. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 hours ago, AdeMk1 said: @dollywobbler does this look like it would fit the Vectra?https://www.gsfcarparts.com/212gm0059?auto_apply_coupon=SHOP60&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvseL47mK6wIVj7LVCh12fQWZEAQYDyABEgISAPD_BwE Could be a better solution to the blowing exhaust and its cheap! That hasn't got the cat in it. There is no joint between manifold joint and cat on mine. Well, not until I cut the pipe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 12 hours ago, dollywobbler said: These days, I'm using a DJI Osmo Action Camera. Sadly, you need a DJI-only adaptor which is about £40 but it then takes any external mic. I use a Rode lapel mic. Camera uses digital stabilisation, which also gives the effect of making it look like the camera is being hand-held. I quite like that. Cheers for taking the time to reply. Kind of what I expected really, looks like I'd really need to be investing quite a bit of dosh in a dedicated camera for the job. Think we'll just have to make do as best we can and applying stabilisation in post then. I know that for use in a vehicle you basically need the stabilisation to be done digitally as physical optical systems can't usually handle the rapid directional changes involved. I'll experiment a bit with adding some extra weight to the camera to see if we can damp out some of the higher frequency vibrations a bit, I reckon lack of mass is actually one of the problems I'm having. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 My mobile footage inside an Invacar was always very shaky. A tough test for any camera! Talking of Invacar, I harboured a brave plan to drive the Invacar across to my new unit tomorrow, but unfortunately, that plan requires me to catch a bus. And it takes four bloody hours to do a 90 minute journey. Can't quite face that, so I suspect the Vectra will be acting as a van to get the first load of my crap moved. I have hired a van next weekend so I can shift the heavy shelving units, trolley jacks etc. Don't think the Invacar will fit in it sadly... The logistics of this move are causing me some headaches. I don't have a tow car but maybe I can hire a van and trailer. Sadly, my girlfriend can't drive, but I'm planning to work on that... maxxo and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cvspecial Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 11 hours ago, dollywobbler said: My mobile footage inside an Invacar was always very shaky. A tough test for any camera! Talking of Invacar, I harboured a brave plan to drive the Invacar across to my new unit tomorrow, but unfortunately, that plan requires me to catch a bus. And it takes four bloody hours to do a 90 minute journey. Can't quite face that, so I suspect the Vectra will be acting as a van to get the first load of my crap moved. I have hired a van next weekend so I can shift the heavy shelving units, trolley jacks etc. Don't think the Invacar will fit in it sadly... The logistics of this move are causing me some headaches. I don't have a tow car but maybe I can hire a van and trailer. Sadly, my girlfriend can't drive, but I'm planning to work on that... good luck for the new unit Ian , i am a new member to this forum Spurious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Drove the Vectra to the unit. The check engine light came on, which was presumably due to the exhaust leak. Jumped in the Invacar and drove it to the new unit in sunshine, fog, rain, thunder, gales and even hail at one point. With no side window. It was as exciting as I expected - so much rain that the CVT kept slipping. A few interesting moments along the way, video to follow. egg, tapir, Floatylight and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Cavcraft, tonedepear, Dick Longbridge and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 22 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Sadly, my girlfriend can't drive, but I'm planning to work on that... New girlfriend, or teach her to drive ? ? paulplom, catsinthewelder and ProgRocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Teaching is the plan. Should be a good relationship test... catsinthewelder and camryv6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: I just watched that, absolutely superb. Fantastic little car ! LightBulbFun and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeMk1 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 That hasn't got the cat in it. There is no joint between manifold joint and cat on mine. Well, not until I cut the pipe...How about this one then? I had a BM Catalyst cat on my VW Golf and was very good for a cheap part, it even passed Mot's! dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, dollywobbler said: blimey thats one hell of a drive/video! (even the thumbnail image is something) bloody well done TWC and @dollywobbler for future reference or to remake the missing labels! Top control is heater middle control is demister and the bottom one is the choke! (BTW in a similar vain, I recall TWC had an issue with slowly losing brake fluid somewhere, was that issue sorted or are you just toping it up regularly? (just figured with TWC back in use id remind you about it, incase you forget so you can go top up the reservoir/sort the issue, rather then find out you have no brakes at 60!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Flexi section built into the same bit of pipe as the cat? That's all kinds of stupid. One of the upgrades I really want to get made to TPA is adding a brake fluid warning light. With single circuit brakes it's just something you really, really want I reckon. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Cheers folks. Brake fluid leak seems to have self-cured but it only tended to happen with use. Will check the level again. Not sure why I got muddled with the controls given I use the choke every time I drive the car! Just glad I noticed... LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Was I the only person shouting at the screen as to what you'd done? Both when you put the choke on by mistake (stupid place for it!) and then again when you didn't turn the points assist box back on again after confirming it wasn't the problem? Just me then..... LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave j Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Bloody hell that drive looked terrifying! The last part was more of an endurance than enjoyable. How are you going to get the other cars to the new unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, dave j said: Bloody hell that drive looked terrifying! The last part was more of an endurance than enjoyable. How are you going to get the other cars to the new unit? Not entirely sure at the moment. Turns out the new place isn't quite ready yet, so the Invacar is in another building. 2CV, Vectra and Fox are at least road legal - albeit the Fox needs insuring. May day insure that one. Sana and Matiz lack legality and need transporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Talbot said: Was I the only person shouting at the screen as to what you'd done? Both when you put the choke on by mistake (stupid place for it!) and then again when you didn't turn the points assist box back on again after confirming it wasn't the problem? Just me then..... dont worry your not alone well not at first I just sort of sighed/went "oh dear" as Dollywobbler put the choke on and then waited for the inevitable LOL, tho I did start getting a bit agitated when he started fiddling with bits in the engine bay but im glad he noticed it in the end, if he went to call for recovery/rescue thats probably when I would of started shouting at my screen LOL and then yeah I had wondered the same "did you remember to put the points assist box back on?" @dollywobbler you missed a trick by not hanging your handbag off the choke lever for full effect... it was nice to see TWC get out and about, even if it got a bit wet, I do wonder what other people on the road thought as they saw an Invacar (with no offside window) drive through flooding rain LOL Remspoor and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, dollywobbler said: Not entirely sure at the moment. Turns out the new place isn't quite ready yet, so the Invacar is in another building. 2CV, Vectra and Fox are at least road legal - albeit the Fox needs insuring. May day insure that one. Sana and Matiz lack legality and need transporting. Could the Matiz not be driven to a pre-booked MOT at a convenient local garage? Agree you might be pushing your luck attempting that with the Sana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 It's an option, but funds are a little tight at the moment after the Delica fiasco, and it might be better to just get it transported rather than have to insure it, MOT it and tax it. Nipped up to the new unit today. I still can't move in, but got the Invacar out of temporary storage to try and dry her out a bit. She got through a lot of oil yesterday though, so I'm going to have to knock further adventures on the head until I can sort that out. I guess the ancient rubber seals are finally crying enough - as far as I know that engine was last used on the road in 1999... As it happens, the only two shows I was considering were the Ormskirk Motor Festival (considerably downsized for this year) and the National MicroCar Rally (all but cancelled) so I'd better crack and and get her healthy again for 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Sana and Matiz lack legality Does the Sana not also lack the ability to even move under it's own power? 37 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: insure it, MOT it and tax it. If you're driving to a pre-booked MOT, you'd only be looking at needing insurance (for only a few hours even). And of course if you don't even make it to the MOT station, but your route takes you past your new unit and you decide it's best to pull in rather than risk a breakdown, you'll not even be paying for an MOT. Depends how "accommodating" your MOT man might be as to whether he would book you in for an MOT and then you not turn up for it. Bearing in mind that you could be taking it to drop off for said MOT the day beforehand, and then cancel with a day to spare. Tax isn't even a consideration as it can only happen one you have an MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Food for thought, but not sure being dubious is a good idea really. On the other hand, I just found this amazing picture from the Retro Rides Weekender last year. Pushing hard! Liggle, maxxo, Coprolalia and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Why are so many people on your YT channel obsessed about your haircut? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 At shitfest 2019 he had a sensible haircut. Respect lost ?????? Cookiesouwest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Food for thought, but not sure being dubious is a good idea really. On the other hand, I just found this amazing picture from the Retro Rides Weekender last year. Pushing hard! I always forget how skinny the 12" tyres are until I see an angle like this! If circumstances allow one day it would be interesting to see how much difference the wider rubber on the 10" wheels really makes. I'm guessing they're so light that it's not actually as much as you'd think. At least it sounds like circumstances might be giving you a good opportunity to make the decision to get some of the issues worked through. Oil leaks really aren't something you want to take chances with on an air cooled engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Food for thought, but not sure being dubious is a good idea really. On the other hand, I just found this amazing picture from the Retro Rides Weekender last year. Pushing hard! That is a superb photo! I see where you're coming from re keeping everything by the book - you have to be careful how far you push your luck when you have a reputation to maintain, and an audience ready and waiting to jump down your throat at the slightest misstep... egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Yeah, bit annoying when you see what Roadkill get away with in the USA. "Let's butcher a car body over a race car chassis and head for the road!" catsinthewelder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I enjoyed the Invacar vs Mother Nature. I drove down to Carmarthen yesterday from Liverpool through mid Wales and the last 50 miles or so was quite eventful with thunder and lightening. Same on the return leg. I have a four car transporter if you need help moving to your new unit. I’m a fair way away however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 @dollywobbler saw in the comment sections there was some discussion how the 2 stroke ones where fuelled it was simply 2 stroke premix like a Trabant or such, back then you could usually either get it directly from a special pump or a helpful attendant would help premix it for you (16:1 when running in for the first 500 miles, 20:1 otherwise IIRC) dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 There used to be premix pumps at most petrol stations in France when I lived there in the mid '90s. There was a rotary knob to select the percentage of oil you wanted, then you put in a 5 franc coin and it would dispense a preset amount of fuel. I'd imagine they're mostly gone now as everyone is riding scooters with separate lubrication. BorniteIdentity, LightBulbFun and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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