The grumpy thread

[Kiltox]

Holy fuck AM - that’s mental!

 

Glad everyone is OK though, could’ve been a lot worse!

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

Sitting in the hospital waiting room waiting to see some geezer who's going to tell me my back is fucked and having to listen to all the moaning giffers about how long they've been sat. Forgot my headphones, Kill me now...

[beko1987]

  On 10/12/2018 at 08:37, Aston Martin said:

You know that feeling when you're doing 56MPH on the M62 and three vans surround you flashing hazards and beeping their horns?

 

No, well I do.

 

 

Wheel bearing failed, ripping the wheel off destroying the axle in the process.

Yes! Yes I do! (not that bad though...)

[5speedracer]

  On 10/12/2018 at 08:37, Aston Martin said:

You know that feeling when you're doing 56MPH on the M62 and three vans surround you flashing hazards and beeping their horns?

 

No, well I do.

 

 

Wheel bearing failed, ripping the wheel off destroying the axle in the process.

Had one go once but spotted a whiff of smoke as it wobbled a bit. Limped to a layby for an unscheduled overnight

 

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[Aston Martin]

  On 10/12/2018 at 11:36, 5speedracer said:

Had one go once but spotted a whiff of smoke as it wobbled a bit. Limped to a layby for an unscheduled overnight

 

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So.... It was obviously pitch black. But I noticed water spray. It's damp out, but theres no standing water, I'm looking around and noone else is kicking up water.

 

It was obviously smoke from where the tyre was rubbing the arch. Because these trailers are heavily weighted on the back wheels, I barely felt it go.

 

Anyway all is well, heading to Scotland 8 hours late.

[Cavcraft]

Looks like we’re off to the ‘dance at work. I’ve been sacked, come to the end of six month schemes and walked out of jobs before, but not this.

Oh well, only wanted another couple of years but it’s still shit.

[DodgeRover]

  On 10/12/2018 at 12:06, Cavcraft said:

Looks like we’re off to the ‘dance at work. I’ve been sacked, come to the end of six month schemes and walked out of jobs before, but not this.

Oh well, only wanted another couple of years but it’s still shit.

Sorry to hear that did they notice you were claiming all the works nights out as expenses

 

Edit just in case that comes over badly it was an attempt at humour.

Is it worth sticking a note up of what you on here on the chance anybody is recruiting?

[oldcars]

Shame on the job front Cav.

[Guest Hooli]

  On 10/12/2018 at 10:40, Aston Martin said:

It happened at 6:25 and traffic was busy. Highways agency were fantastic, but they said any idea where the wheel is?

 

Nope, a van driver said he thinks it flew over guard rail and traffic didn't stop so it couldn't have bounced into the central reservation.

 

Trailer repairer strapped the axle up and as I'm about to set off. Highways closed the road and said theyd found it about half a mile back.

 

Had it just been the wheel due to loose nuts... Or if it had been offside.... Or in the middle of town. Then I'd be a different scenario entirely.

 

Wheely lucky then...

[Rod/b]

  On 10/12/2018 at 05:03, Ghosty said:

Nothing is as confusing as Lock Stock or Snatch for period though. It's not obvious when they're supposed to be set at all, the variety of cars and period aesthetics is so wide.

Try watching Withnail and I...

[Rod/b]

  On 10/12/2018 at 09:51, BorniteIdentity said:

With respect, Ghostrider - you dispatched Bram Van 3000 to scout out that Ovlov first before you took the plunge. Plus it's in the south; the respectable half of England. I'd not be mad keen on hiking across less inhabited parts of Scotland for a motorcar. (Unless it was another mythical Sierra Base - natch)

 

We really could do with a proper map that's editable by users when they register, so we know who's where.

And its unlikely that your mum would go with you either

[5speedracer]

  On 10/12/2018 at 11:41, Aston Martin said:

So.... It was obviously pitch black. But I noticed water spray. It's damp out, but theres no standing water, I'm looking around and noone else is kicking up water.

 

It was obviously smoke from where the tyre was rubbing the arch. Because these trailers are heavily weighted on the back wheels, I barely felt it go.

 

Anyway all is well, heading to Scotland 8 hours late.

Didn't say you should have spotted it, don't take it personally. Just said I caught one.

 

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[Lacquer Peel]

VAG SHITE

 

The door opened but would not close after 3 days, Miss Peel offered her scarf, which then almost tore in half. What is point door catches that don't work in winter?

 

 

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

  On 10/12/2018 at 12:06, Cavcraft said:

Looks like we’re off to the ‘dance at work. I’ve been sacked, come to the end of six month schemes and walked out of jobs before, but not this.

Oh well, only wanted another couple of years but it’s still shit.

 

Sacked! I hope they've got grounds!!!! - not wanting to hear the details but surely they can't just say Fuck Off

Shit news at and even shitter timing fella

[andy18s]

Went and took a look at this beauty over the weekend

4.0 Eddie Bauer edition

Asked the seller about any issues with the engine/gearbox ect,was told all was well

Had my look over the car whilst the wife went through the paperwork,in which she found some printed off instructions on how to replace solenoids in the transmission

Asked the seller about them and he just said "I just got the papers from the last owner"

Started the engine which was as quiet as a mouse,so no worn timing chain cassettes

All of the many electrical worked too,so looking promising

Took it up the road and as soon as we hit 2nd gear it bangs up transmission fault on the dash,and the overdrive light flashes up as unavailable...

Oh it's always done that he says.......

Twat

[anonymous user]

  On 10/12/2018 at 14:32, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer said:

Sacked! I hope they've got grounds!!!! - not wanting to hear the details but surely they can't just say Fuck Off

Shit news at and even shitter timing fella

I think it's redundancy rather than sacked, a slightly lighter shade of shit, but still shit

[Rod/b]

  On 10/12/2018 at 14:42, andy18s said:

Went and took a look at this beauty over the weekend

4.0 Eddie Bauer edition

Asked the seller about any issues with the engine/gearbox ect,was told all was well

Had my look over the car whilst the wife went through the paperwork,in which she found some printed off instructions on how to replace solenoids in the transmission

Asked the seller about them and he just said "I just got the papers from the last owner"

Started the engine which was as quiet as a mouse,so no worn timing chain cassettes

All of the many electrical worked too,so looking promising

Took it up the road and as soon as we hit 2nd gear it bangs up transmission fault on the dash,and the overdrive light flashes up as unavailable...

Oh it's always done that he says.......

Twat

Shame that. I had a 2010 XLT and it was a nice car. Those earlier ones are very comfortable cars, and the split tailgate is ace too

[MikeR]

wtf is it with some pond life letting their screaming  brats run around the shops like its a Christmas play area ...

 

I shop in the  week for the peace and quiet ...

 

I am gonna end up with one plastered to  the front of my trolley ....

[mrbenn]

  On 10/12/2018 at 12:06, Cavcraft said:

Looks like we’re off to the ‘dance at work. I’ve been sacked, come to the end of six month schemes and walked out of jobs before, but not this.

Oh well, only wanted another couple of years but it’s still shit.

 

Bad news and crap timing.

 

Sorry, man.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

MoT due on Borat on Friday afternoon.

 

WCPGW?

[Aston Martin]

  On 10/12/2018 at 12:39, 5speedracer said:

Didn't say you should have spotted it, don't take it personally. Just said I caught one.

 

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Sorry if I came across as a prick.

 

I've just watched the dashcam footage and all it shows is everyone going bananas around me.

[Sheefag]

  On 10/12/2018 at 08:37, Aston Martin said:

You know that feeling when you're doing 56MPH on the M62 and three vans surround you flashing hazards and beeping their horns?

 

No, well I do.

 

 

Wheel bearing failed, ripping the wheel off destroying the axle in the process.

 

[Bobthebeard]

Random clunks/knocks from the underside of Honda Accords.

Had two previous Accords over the years. A 2003 and a 2007. The third and current 2004 Accord has been reminding me lately. WTF? Not related to speed, road bumps or corners, just... 'Clunk' at random intervals. From the rear seemingly on all three. Always when driving of course, not actually when stationary. Like something in the boot but it isn't.

[Fumbler]

Does the clunk come when you go over bumps? In our Jazz is was the rear seat knocking against the latch. Some grease and all sorted.

[Bobthebeard]

  On 10/12/2018 at 22:08, Fumbler said:

Does the clunk come when you go over bumps? In our Jazz is was the rear seat knocking against the latch. Some grease and all sorted.

Sometimes, but no real pattern. Just CLUNK.

Will check though...

[DeeJay]

Exhaust?

[Bobthebeard]

  On 10/12/2018 at 22:31, DeeJay said:

Exhaust?

Possibly. A heat shield rattles at idle and is on the to do list.

Suspect not exhaust though, not related to revs or gear change etc.

[xtriple]

Went out, got in Jaguar, fuck about with the hated (but very effective) immobiliser, turn the key and... nothing. Sod it, the battery has been getting low for weeks, get it out and put it on charge. Fook me, it's a heavy old Hector and not so good when you are an old cripple and cold has got in the vitals Anyway, battery on charge, transfer the mutts over to the Merc, dry the windscreen which is dripping in condensation, ponder idly when I last used the Merc, turn the key and... nothing!

 

Flat as a dab.

 

Locate battery (I thought it was under the bonnet, it's not, it's in the boot) after extensive search which concluded with me regarding the air box with suspicion as a possible home for said volt retaining (or not) device. Normally, the boots in all my cars are full of nothing other than doggy essentials: towels, water, bowl and a few spare balls for Phoebe and a spare lead for CHester, just in case, of course, the bot of the Merc is FULL of all the stuff I used when working on the Jaguar, been too lazy to take it all back to the garage (and anyway, going to the garage depresses me) so hoik it all out, connect tiny jump pack, start car... yay! Put all the stuff back in the boot, drive to petrol station as I can read and the fuel gauge registering that low  tends to mean a breakdown is imminent, stick a load of fuel in the damn thing, go in and pay, come out, turn key and... nothing!

[Floatylight]

£16 for a nights parking at a Travelodge and they want you to pay for WiFi and it's not got a proper bar...

 

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[somewhatfoolish]

  On 10/12/2018 at 23:34, Floatylight said:

£16 for a nights parking at a Travelodge and they want you to pay for WiFi and it's not got a proper bar...

 

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Do they charge for you to take a shit too? Bloody hell.