Barry Cade Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The shite dry spell has ended, I have got back in the drivers seat of a cheap shonker, something I've been after for many years after driving one as an apprentice and deciding "one day" No collekshun Fred, as I just nipped up the road to buy it,as the previous buyer didn't appear and I was next in line. 230 auto supercharged .. long MOT and fsh! I did break my normal shitey budget,but not by much.. Problems so far.. abs/esp lights on.. needs an abs ring Headlights are badly condensated.. Tadts.. Front bumper corner brackets u/s .Tadts.. A brake light bulb was out.. Aircon empty.. some small blebs. Tadts. And that seems to be it 😲 And yes, the roof works perfectly.. it was trust in Benz that made me press the button in the middle of a storm.. phew.. somewhatfoolish, Broadsword, garethj and 42 others 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Roof proof.. FakeConcern, Carlosfandango, Flat4 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 These seem a mega-bargin and so many for sale. I'm sure we will all be interested in how it goes. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Lovely. I liked the forum bike one I had but the non adjustable steering wheel was a right PITA, couldn't get properly comfortable in it. Yours will probably have one though, think it was just the early R and S plate ones that didn't have it. Would have another Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 minute ago, SRi05 said: Lovely. I liked the forum bike one I had but the non adjustable steering wheel was a right PITA, couldn't get properly comfortable in it. Yours will probably have one though, think it was just the early R and S plate ones that didn't have it. Would have another Yup, steering wheel goes in and out, but not up and down. Luckily I'm Benz shaped.. we have hols in August, it may be going to Monaco 😆 dome, Jim Bell, Shite Ron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Just now, Barry Cade said: Yup, steering wheel goes in and out, but not up and down. Luckily I'm Benz shaped.. we have hols in August, it may be going to Monaco 😆 I couldn't get my arms properly straight, and my right knee always hit against the wheel going from accelerator to brake. Head pretty much touched the roof lining as well. The CLK was more suited to my bulky needs 😂 Jim Bell and Barry Cade 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 At least it isn't the two tone silver / rust you usually see. I have seen a few with lots of metal missing. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bren said: At least it isn't the two tone silver / rust you usually see. I have seen a few with lots of metal missing. It's not terrible, I just stuck the hose under the arches and loads of mud came out.. hopefully I can slow the spread down! somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, SRi05 said: I couldn't get my arms properly straight, and my right knee always hit against the wheel going from accelerator to brake. Head pretty much touched the roof lining as well. The CLK was more suited to my bulky needs 😂 I don't find driving with my arms straight at all comfortable, I like a bit of a bend to the relaxed position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 5 hours ago, 5speedracer said: I like a bit of a bend to the relaxed position. We can all dream....... Well Broughted 😁 Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I had a 230 auto in same colour. Lovely lovely car. The micro switches can get stuck in roof panel and need a jiggle, ask me how I know...... Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Nice darts man. They're cool little cars and launch well. Summer is coming. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Summer is coming. Might have a nuclear winter the way things are going. Barry Cade and Jim Bell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 looks braw Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 looking good. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Neil clark said: I had a 230 auto in same colour. Lovely lovely car. The micro switches can get stuck in roof panel and need a jiggle, ask me how I know...... Seemingly they have a habit of blowing the hydraulic lines in the roof, showering you,and the interior in high pressure fluid... 😟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 As well as regular roof use. I'd also suggest gummi pflege on the seals all round. Picked mine up from here 18 months ago for a grand and it's an excellent way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. Floatylight, rainagain, Carlosfandango and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Barry Cade said: Roof proof.. Pfft not buying that as proof. You just dismantled it and gave us this photo in a vain attempt to prove that your roof works. Come back with a video then we can talk 😁 Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Barry Cade said: Seemingly they have a habit of blowing the hydraulic lines in the roof, showering you,and the interior in high pressure fluid... 😟 Currently got this, sorry for bad pic lol Carlosfandango and Barry Cade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, HillmanImp said: Might have a nuclear winter the way things are going. 10,000C sunrise, 3000C afterglow; SPF Ginger not adequate, SPF Welder's Helmet and Boilersuit required. Taps Aff as it's called in Weegieland. AnnoyingPentium, Broadsword and mk2_craig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoda_fan Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Good choice. I'm on my second which I paid over the top for from a dealer to get a good one to replace my previous high mileage one. That roof is still a thing of wonder every time I use it (not today though!) Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 NSR ABS ring fixxd. EML,ABS,ESP and BAS now working, as is the cruise.. its gained a Hell of a lot of power too 😀 Lights all sorted, so now the number of warning lights showing after start is 0.. The shaft was well stuck in the hub, so a lot of bangin ensued. Nipped to Halfords as I couldn't find my 30mm 16 point socket, so purchased moar Coppaslip and lathered it everywhere. I'm liking this! mk2_craig, rainagain, dome and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 A few days in so far and no surprises. Stuck a more modern stereo in so I can listen to music on a stick, wired in a feed for my sat nav as I HATE cables.. took off the strengthening bars off the back and hit them with the wire wheel of death and slapped on some paint. Derusted some bits and properly stared at the rear subframe for a bit.. its actually not bad at all! Booked to get a regas on the aircon this weekend, I hit the compressor with 12v and it works, so we shall see if it "just needs a regas mate"... needs 4 tyres too, they are legal but old, and pretty cracked.. I HATE Continentals for this too. They are pretty hard and dried out, the traction control goes apeshit if I give it shoe. Avons seem to be decently priced, but I will have to overcome my distrust of them , Uniroyals are next in line.. can't decide.... Jim Bell and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Spent some time with Dalek 134a this afternoon.. held solid vacuum for 20 mins, took 30ml of PAG, .85kg of refrigerant and compressor clutched into life 🙂 Just needed a regas mate! Nipped past my sisters earlier, who seemed might impressed wee brother has a "posh" midlife crisis car 😆. Went to show her the SLK party piece and... nothing. Well, apart from a few beeps.. After a few mins of a total anti climax, pressing buttons and " well what is it supposed to do?.. I remembered I hadn't pulled the boot screen back after taking all my tools out. 😖 rainagain, Jim Bell, Floatylight and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 3:48 PM, Barry Cade said: Avons seem to be decently priced, but I will have to overcome my distrust of them , Uniroyals are next in line.. can't decide.... Avon's crack and perish prematurely. Go with rain sports. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenson Velcro Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Agila said: Avon's crack and perish prematurely This 100%. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 New Falkens fitted, getting there! Garythesnail, privatewire, AnnoyingPentium and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Bolleux.. aircon died... Compressor still running, system is gas tight and up to pressure, but no cold a lot of learning has been done the past few days, and I find out it has a variable swash plate compressor, which adjusts output according to demand. Well, demand was high cos it was hot, and output was fuck all. Ripped out the compressor and found someone has chucked 11 gallons of UV dye in it at some point, which has clogged the control valve screen in the compressor so no adjustment. Found a low .mileage Chrysler crossfire compressor cheap on Ebay so it's on it's way.. Meanwhile.. Tickman, RichardK, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Rust Collector, Back_For_More, timolloyd and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Aircon is fixed.. compressor rebuilt with replacement solenoid. So cold now it hurts. 🥶 rainagain, Rust Collector, LightBulbFun and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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