Lacquer Peel Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Why is the starter weird? Because French. Glad you got back ok. The eternal question wuvvum, loserone, brownnova and 5 others 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: You're not wrong... 😉😎 Lacquer Peel and Jim Bell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 12:33 PM, sdkrc said: Great to see everyone there and put faces to names. Some top people, top cars and great vibes. Magic Honda did 630miles on 4/5ths of a tank. Reckon i could do another 100. Impressive for a 40 litre tank @alcyonecorporation, I ran out of steam but you're welcome to test drive whenever you want. I'm sure I'll catch you around. Will defo take you up on this. I move around between the North West and the East Midlands so I'm sure we'll be able to sort something out (though I don't know where you're based). Was a great event - if someone could DM me how to get to the bomb area I'd like to go back at some point - it's local to the car, Llanberis is spectacular and I want to take a pic of that old filling station with the Essolube sign. It was a good run for the Amazon because it lives in Conwy and @Pete-M and I are gradually putting miles back on it after finally tracing the fault that made it stall. I am shit with heat and people but it was wonderful to see everyone again. I know a few people wanted to see it out and about a bit more but I really wasn't up for handing the keys over in case something happened - it hasn't done anything since 2013. I'd have run folk up the road in it but it was NOT LIKING the ambient heat and the stand in Zenith currently fitted needs a rebuild. It makes more torque than the Scandcar Weber 34ICT but it's nowhere near as responsive. I had fun getting out of the campsite (wheelspin LOL) until @AnthonyG (great to catch up) showed me the greenlane-esque direction to get around the bump. The Simons back box fell off but @Pete-M got it back on; unlike many car shows, where attendees ripped it to pieces before I've even parked, people seemed to really like it, which I'm grateful for. Let me know if you need any reference points @juular; I have a few spares kicking around and I'll make a list if anything's of use. My car is a 4D Trigger's Broom at this point but if it helps I'll get it photographed. I think the Beat was car of the show for me - its the only 'ABC' kei I've not had much experience of. When I'm more confident it'll run properly, I'll bring it to another event and people can have a go/have a run/do more with it. I rather got out of taking shots in the intervening years; I brought my D3400 but I decided to stick to my phone. @Jim Bell's Rexton was most fun. brownnova, beko1987, loserone and 14 others 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, alcyonecorporation said: Will defo take you up on this. I move around between the North West and the East Midlands so I'm sure we'll be able to sort something out (though I don't know where you're based). Was a great event - if someone could DM me how to get to the bomb area I'd like to go back at some point - it's local to the car, Llanberis is spectacular and I want to take a pic of that old filling station with the Essolube sign. It was a good run for the Amazon because it lives in Conwy and @Pete-M and I are gradually putting miles back on it after finally tracing the fault that made it stall. I am shit with heat and people but it was wonderful to see everyone again. I know a few people wanted to see it out and about a bit more but I really wasn't up for handing the keys over in case something happened - it hasn't done anything since 2013. I'd have run folk up the road in it but it was NOT LIKING the ambient heat and the stand in Zenith currently fitted needs a rebuild. It makes more torque than the Scandcar Weber 34ICT but it's nowhere near as responsive. I had fun getting out of the campsite (wheelspin LOL) until @AnthonyG (great to catch up) showed me the greenlane-esque direction to get around the bump. The Simons back box fell off but @Pete-M got it back on; unlike many car shows, where attendees ripped it to pieces before I've even parked, people seemed to really like it, which I'm grateful for. Let me know if you need any reference points @juular; I have a few spares kicking around and I'll make a list if anything's of use. My car is a 4D Trigger's Broom at this point but if it helps I'll get it photographed. I think the Beat was car of the show for me - its the only 'ABC' kei I've not had much experience of. When I'm more confident it'll run properly, I'll bring it to another event and people can have a go/have a run/do more with it. I rather got out of taking shots in the intervening years; I brought my D3400 but I decided to stick to my phone. @Jim Bell's Rexton was most fun. Was good to see you again and have a (brief ) catch up . I am also not good with people or heat 🤣 Cord Fourteener, alcyonecorporation and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said: Was good to see you again and have a (brief ) catch up . I am also not good with people or heat 🤣 What did you bring? I'll put cars to people, that'll work. chaseracer and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Boring Red spaceship civic type S . One of the cornish louts. alcyonecorporation, Jim Bell, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I wish I'd mingled a bit more. I am antisocial already and only got more antisocial as the weekend went on despite everyone being sound. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 I cant remember if we spoke or not ?🤣 so many people and the the whole username/ real name thing confuses me . Name tags ? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said: Boring Red spaceship civic type S . One of the cornish louts. The lead cornish lout 😂 Cord Fourteener and jaypee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 I think brother takes that award . Stumbling in from a night club at 5am Cord Fourteener, sdkrc and beko1987 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said: I cant remember if we spoke or not ?🤣 so many people and the the whole username/ real name thing confuses me . Name tags ? I'm not sure. I was in a Peugeot Expert van and am big, tall, hairy and quiet. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 57 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said: What did you bring? I'll put cars to people, that'll work. He was the guy with the honda beat wheel beko1987, fatharris, twosmoke300 and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 22 hours ago, davidfowler2000 said: <Placeholder post for when (if) I bother posting my own big-ish post with pictures> The 205's starter motor doesn't like the heat. I think there's a dead spot on the commutator so when the solenoid engages the ring gear, the motor won't spin because it's on the dead spot. What I've been doing up 'till now is putting it in gear, turning the key and giving it a little push to rotate the motor enough off the dead spot to let it cough. Then I can key off, put it in neutral and start it normally. This time at Gretna it didn't work and needed a full on bump start by messyrs @320touring and @jaypee. Suggestions have been made by @320touringand @Ghostythat it could just be the usual 205 degraded starter wiring which I am willing to accept but why would a wee shove of the car with the starter engaged allow it to then start as normal? It's due an MoT in a couple of weeks so I'll get the guy who's doing other wee bits of work to have a look at it. Mind you and others bump-started my 205 at the services after SF 2013? Anyway, there was a wire from the solenoid +ve that could be used to start it, and the AS bike Citroen ZX estate got one too, but I also found that if the key was jiggled in the barrel when trying to start it, that aloso did the trick. Lacquer Peel and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Names, cars, I tried to get everyone to say their username but i largely forgot and became confused! I'm Tim, (Formerly Tim_E here) and had one of the million Volvos, mine was the dark blue 740 saloon with the hammock and bagpipes. (And two kids) It was totally awesome to meet you all! wuvvum, coachie, twosmoke300 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 What a fun weekend. It was really nice to meet everyone, although I've forgotten everyone's names already. We'll just have to do it again I reckon. Friday We set off from a drizzly Central Scotland with a small detour planned. This is the Paul Tavernor gallery in Poynton which Mrs Juular had been wanting to visit for ages. Those who know her will know why. The detour turned out to be a good thing as we completely missed the grim queue on the M6 at Wigan and sailed uneventfully along the M56 and A55. As some already commented, the A55 is surprisingly scenic and feels a bit like a stage on Ridge Racer. Entry to the site was easy to find. The 240 gained a well deserved rest in SCOTCH CORNER which @davidfowler2000had handily set up. I must admit I tore into the beer fairly early and don't remember much after the banner went up. Saturday Saturdays train trip was exactly the right thing to be doing on a scorchio day with a hangover. The slate museum, also a great surprise given that it's free entry. The waterwheel is a sight to behold, plus it was freezing in there which was just what I needed. The Volvo representation was superb. I rubbed my thighs to the bone over @alcyonecorporation's Amazon. My other personal favourite. Countertop dog. Sunday @Lacquer Peel and myself are similar in the sense that while we enjoy socialising, and while everyone there was absolutely sound, we both get a bit overwhelmed with it all and decided to check out the bomb store in Llanberis. What a place. We then headed home in convoy over the twisties via Betws-y-Coed and the A5. What a beautiful place, we intend to return with the campervan soon and explore it better. Total journey, 664 miles. The 240 was an absolute trooper and was such a pleasant place to be at all times. I have never had such a relaxing drive up the M6, and yet, it also dealt with the twisty Welsh roads in the most hilarious way. All in it returned just over 35mpg which is rather decent. Thanks also to whoever was handing out the Saffron Buns, as it made a nice supper when we got home. Cheers all. See you again next time. Jim Bell, twosmoke300, aldo135 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 7 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: I wish I'd mingled a bit more. I am antisocial already and only got more antisocial as the weekend went on despite everyone being sound. No worries, dude. Was nice to put a face to the name. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Cord Fourteener said: Names, cars, I tried to get everyone to say their username but i largely forgot and became confused! I'm Tim, (Formerly Tim_E here) and had one of the million Volvos, mine was the dark blue 740 saloon with the hammock and bagpipes. (And two kids) It was totally awesome to meet you all! Has the steering shut up? Nice to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 What I find interesting is that despite Tebay being an old charter etc. why does no-one stop off for a cheeky Nandos in Gretna? 54.99419965585386, -3.0671050336062837 aldo135, Lacquer Peel and HillmanImp 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: The eternal question so im in france driving a french car - i visit an englishman stay in a b and b run by an english couple........... what did i do have a razz in an american car thanks keith @Frogchod no pics sadly as not long after i walked into his mansion fone died and the cable was here (hes worse than me no modern cables ) Lacquer Peel and Frogchod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, M'coli said: What I find interesting is that despite Tebay being an old charter etc. why does no-one stop off for a cheeky Nandos in Gretna? 54.99419965585386, -3.0671050336062837 Christ, that brings back some memories. I seem to remember that Nando had a really dirty mk1 Granada that was always parked outside. I think thats where I used to take the pop bottles to get my refund and spend it in Jardines or at the hut on sweets. M'coli and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Mini fixed. I'll bring it to the next thing. 20220719_115246.mp4 Lacquer Peel, Cord Fourteener, alcyonecorporation and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Pete-M said: Mini fixed. I'll bring it to the next thing. 20220719_115246.mp4 WORKS (again). Pete-M and Cord Fourteener 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, alcyonecorporation said: WORKS (again, for now). Ftfy Pete-M and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Ftfy Well, yeah. beko1987 and Cord Fourteener 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Pete-M, chaseracer, brownnova and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I should have come over even for a couple of hours just to pay someone to regas the focus air con! I'm hoping a can of gas from hlafptds will sort it. A grey car with grey interior isn't pleasant. Hopefully join you all next time. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, bub2006 said: I should have come over even for a couple of hours just to pay someone to regas the focus air con! I'm hoping a can of gas from hlafptds will sort it. A grey car with grey interior isn't pleasant. Hopefully join you all next time. There's 2 fods coming up, and hopefully it won't be quite as hot in a few weeks I don't think @Talbot had much gas left, the 2 volvos ate alot bub2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, beko1987 said: I don't think @Talbot had much gas left, the 2 volvos ate alot Plus the 1.2 megatons my BMW took. beko1987 and Cord Fourteener 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 5 hours ago, bub2006 said: I'm hoping a can of gas from hlafptds will sort it It won't. Definitely don't use that, as it won't be the right amount needed, and those disposables ALWAYS introduce air into the system, destroying the performance and introducing moisture. I am actually about halfway through my bottle. Where are you based again? Might be able to meet up somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 20 hours ago, bub2006 said: I should have come over even for a couple of hours just to pay someone to regas the focus air con! I'm hoping a can of gas from hlafptds will sort it. A grey car with grey interior isn't pleasant. Hopefully join you all next time. You can get a recharge at ATS through Groupon for £39 which is cheaper than a DIY bottle from Halfords even with a trade card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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