puddlethumper Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 And me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 8 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: As for posting on here, I've lost a bit of my mojo recently, and I don't feel as welcome as I used to - probably all in my head, but I'll try to update this thread if and when something car related occurs I don't think I've actually commented on this thread before but I've enjoyed reading it, you're definitely always welcome Low Horatio gearbox, Cookiesouwest and tooSavvy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 This week's hire car It's actually not bad. 116d loserone, theshadow and Dan302 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Why all the confusion @loserone ? 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 That gopping grille red5, Six-cylinder, BorniteIdentity and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, loserone said: That gopping grille It is FUCKING hideous isn't it? 🤣 loserone, mitsisigma01, Six-cylinder and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 If the BMW grilles keep growing at their current rate... Tickman, dozeydustman, Tenmil Socket and 10 others 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said: It is FUCKING hideous isn't it? 🤣 Not bad for £950 though?! 😂 DoctorRetro and 95 quid Peugeot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 ...and to think I thought the grille on my 1994 E34 was a bit OTT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Verdict so far on the BMW 116d? It's actually not bad. A bit stiff and jiggly (ooh err) and seat is a bit tight for a larger chap, but overall a decent way to get around. Shite Ron and Dan302 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 To anyone who thinks that grill is OTT, may I present the new M3. (Well I can't cos I still don't know how to link pictures. Just imagine the above but double decker) mitsisigma01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Can you paint the 116 pink? I think with some colour and that grille it will look like Katie Price on wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Two things about the BMW. 1. You can adjust seat width electronically! Yay. Bit late to find this out now, it's going back.... 2. It's Front Wheel Drive! ( I found this out by googling, honest, not turning all driver aids off and booting it out of a junction- that would be irresponsible. tooSavvy, outlaw118, Shite Ron and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Sorted* the annoying but of rust on the rear door. I say sorted, I sanded it back, kurusted it and hand painted with touch up paint to keep the rust at bay. I'll do it properly another day. Also toying with the idea of painting the grille black, not sure if it would look wrong. Currently a noticeably different shade of red and it's annoying. outlaw118, Tenmil Socket, TrabbieRonnie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 what about silver to "link" the head lights & indicators like on a pre '89 maestro/montego? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 46 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Also toying with the idea of painting the grille black, not sure if it would look wrong. Currently a noticeably different shade of red and it's annoying. Sidclark96, TrabbieRonnie, Dan302 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: what about silver to "link" the head lights & indicators like on a pre '89 maestro/montego? MorrisItalSLX, DoctorRetro and TrabbieRonnie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, Crackers said: 👍 ooooo works for me! 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Jesus wept. I remembered I have an account over on TDW - it's an eye opener what people actually think about you. 😳 Or maybe it isn't. I'm a bodging cunt who ruins cars and is a cry baby over my mental health issues. Yeah, tell me something I don't know. 🙄 But seeing people who have been nice to you in other places call you a 'c*nt, a r*t*rd and a sp*z. Ouch. ETCHY, Low Horatio gearbox, Dan_ZTT and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 You know the saying about opinions - they're like arse holes, everyone has one, and everyone else's stinks. Don't fret too much about what a stranger thinks of you, keep doing your thing and posting about it on here Vantman, brownnova, Tenmil Socket and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, bunglebus said: You know the saying about opinions - they're like arse holes, everyone has one, and everyone else's stinks. Don't fret too much about what a stranger thinks of you, keep doing your thing and posting about it on here What, so TDW twats can carry on doing a mildly amusing* running commentary on my current mental state / shit car count and laugh about me? 🤣 It is something to see so many pages of hate against one person, maybe I'm actually 'famous' after all! 🤣 I just feel sorry for them if my antics are entertaining enough to talk about/ obsess over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 46 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Jesus wept. I remembered I have an account over on TDW - it's an eye opener what people actually think about you. 😳 Or maybe it isn't. I'm a bodging cunt who ruins cars and is a cry baby over my mental health issues. Yeah, tell me something I don't know. 🙄 But seeing people who have been nice to you in other places call you a 'c*nt, a r*t*rd and a sp*z. Ouch. just remember the phrase: sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me! but names will never hurt me! busmansholiday and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, Noel Tidybeard said: just remember the phrase: sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me! but names will never hurt me! Yeah, it's not worth stressing over, it's only words. I might just have to be a little careful how I phrase things, don't want to give my 'fan club' too much good material. 🙄 It's sad to see how many I thought were 'good people' turn out to be utter trash though. inconsistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Look on the bright side of life (to quote Monty Python). I've tried to register on the TDW a few times but it seems to think that my user name (same as here), and email (again the same) is some sort of computer generated shite so refuses to accept me. Perhaps I've missed nothing given your experience. GrumpiusMaximus, DoctorRetro, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: Jesus wept. I remembered I have an account over on TDW - it's an eye opener what people actually think about you. 😳 Or maybe it isn't. I'm a bodging cunt who ruins cars and is a cry baby over my mental health issues. Yeah, tell me something I don't know. 🙄 But seeing people who have been nice to you in other places call you a 'c*nt, a r*t*rd and a sp*z. Ouch. Interesting to see nothing has changed since I had a brief look as a guest in the early days. The same bullshit was being spouted about Dollywobbler, Billy and others no doubt. The fact they're saying this about you says more about their own insecurities than yours fella. Despite the issues this place has (and our few resident trolls who are set on ignore), there's still a lot of decent content here, along with positive contributions and genuinely decent people. Rise above it and ignore the haters. The vast majority of people commenting on your thread on here enjoy what you post. Dyslexic Viking, Dan_ZTT, Rust Collector and 8 others 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Crackers said: The black works for me, oh famous one! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Obsessed much? 🤣 Edited to show my response... outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Crackers said: 6 hours ago, Crackers said: Both options have been done by Toyota on other models of that era, so both options look “right” to my eyes. As much as I like the black grille, the silver looks great. 1 vote for silver. LightBulbFun, Dan302, Low Horatio gearbox and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Silver gets my vote. Black just looks off somehow to my eye - either will be better than the wrong shade of red though! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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