The grumpy thread

[Saabnut]

I was out the door early this morning raring to get going in fixing the Z4. The battery is flat and a trickle charge for 5 hours didn't do it so I jump started it (fine) then I drive it out the drive. It doesn't feel right.

Ah bollocks one of the front tyres is flat. I go down to my garage to get my jack to take the wheel off. All the wheel nuts are done up to 100,000 nm of torque so after wrestling with that for a bit I find my jack is too tall to go under the car and I don;t have another jack to do jack acrobatics or a compressor . The z4 doesn't have a spare wheel so has no jack of it's own.

What a load of shite, I've just put it back on the drive until i figure something out. Good job I didn't take the day off. Oh wait.

I think I'll go and tinker with the allegro for a bit to make myself feel better.

 

Drive the flat tyre on to a piece of wood (4" x 2" is ideal. This will lift the car sufficiently to get the jack under it. It is the method I use on the Cobra.

[BorniteIdentity]

I've found a car i want.

 

Of course, it's somewhere nigh on inaccessible.

 

 

I'd say what's your excuse, considering I'm going to the South Downs for my T5 on Monday 

 

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.

[oldcars]

Spent the day at work just trying to get through, streaming with cold.

 

Got home to the Mrs' lastest trials in vegan cooking - a pasta bake with fake cheese on.

 

Nobody eats it willingly but her, and she admits it's not pleasant. I try not to point out that feeding 2kg of it to the hens will not have improved our environmental impact.

 

Eldest also full of cold and has spent the day screaming. This resumes 10 minutes after going to bed. Mrs has had this all day and has lost patience, so I'm on the sofa with a snotty nosed two year old who finally went to sleep after some toast and Calpol twenty minutes ago.

 

I could have gone to sleep at 7pm, but I'm still up, still streaming, and will have both the kids from silly o clock because the labour party is an essential escape. Apparently.

 

I know this is trifling compared to the various events above and on previous pages, and I'm grateful for what I have, but I'd just like some sleep please.

Toast and Calpol? Reminds be of davenumbers and the toast and toothpaste. Did it work?

[GrumpiusMaximus]

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.

 

 

Well, if it's any consolation it happened at the best possible time with the least damage possible to life or limb.

 

My grump this morning.  Fucking pheasants.  Driving to work on a fast NSL hill, on a right turn.  Two right in the middle of the road.  Somehow I didn't hit them or cause any distress to anybody.  They're fucking stupid animals and only exist to outwit the inbred upper classes.

 

It's just a good thing the Golf has good brakes.  I've *touchwood* never killed any animal on the road in 12 years.

[loserone]

Toast and Calpol? Reminds be of davenumbers and the toast and toothpaste. Did it work?

I hadn't thought of Calpol on toast, I'll remember that for next time and get back to you.

[Aston Martin]

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.

[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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.