BorniteIdentity Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, barrett said: Really? REALLY?? That's your takeaway from a new member politely asking people to show the bare minimum of respect to them? Well done for allowing the thread to get to a whole 20 posts before bringing out the bigotry - cheers! They aren’t a new member. That’s the point. Deciding to change gender, name, religion or whatever doesn’t make you a new member. This isn’t about deadnaming, it’s just how it is. Your opinions may differ, you may call me a bigot, that’s in your gift. I don’t give two shits if someone decides they’re going to identity as a woman, wax crayon or even a washer for a Renault 5 sump plug. What I’m not keen on is someone saying “Hi i’m _____, I’m xxxx protected status and you will like my car and not be in any way negative about it.” I can’t imagine any other world when a member of another community would introduce themselves in such a way. I’m almost certain I’ll be ripped to shreds for this, and so be it. alf892, Noel Tidybeard, DVee8 and 10 others 5 5 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Scrubworks said: Can we not derail Fennec's thread? It's really not called for. She just wants her personal business not discussed. Reasonable request. Move on. Ha. You're new, obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 And yeah, what BI said - I don't give a shit what heshetheyetc want to call themselves, if I'm going to be non - complimentary about a car or stuff done to it I will, if it's on a public forum it's fair game - you dont get to make rules up to suit you unless it's by consensus. Or force. And vice-versa. I'd say obviously but it's not anymore. mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Or if you don't like something, you could always just keep it to yourself. Back on topic, it's hinted that a few cars will be coming and going in the near future, got anything specific planned? Or is it just a case of seize opportunities as they arise? loserone, Aston Martin and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 7 minutes ago, mk2_craig said: Or if you don't like something, you could always just keep it to yourself. Back on topic, it's hinted that a few cars will be coming and going in the near future, got anything specific planned? Or is it just a case of seize opportunities as they arise? True, but then it's less of a forum? Good point either way. Me or OP ? I dont change often.... Anyway - nice colour, don't see many left anywhere these days, rot and lack of maintenance etc etc. On that note ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 minutes ago, red5 said: Me or OP ? I dont change often.... Fennecs fleet. I'm looking forward to HMC levels of turnover here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 41 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: What I’m not keen on is someone saying “Hi i’m _____, I’m xxxx protected status and you will like my car and not be in any way negative about it.” I can’t imagine any other world when a member of another community would introduce themselves in such a way. Ah ok fair enough, well do let me know if you find any threads on this forum where anyone is saying that or anything even remotely similar (because it certainly hasn't happened in this thread) Scrubworks, RichardK, BlankFrank and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 50 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: What I’m not keen on is someone saying “Hi i’m _____, I’m xxxx protected status and you will like my car and not be in any way negative about it.” I don't disagree, but to be fair, that's pretty inoffensive compared to the mentalist shit Nicola H used to come out with after they transitioned. Fennec hasn't mentioned the patriarchy once so far. chadders and red5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Can always rely on Autoshite to turn a thread about cars into something other than cars 😂 There's a special section for these discussions, and it's found here: https://autoshite.com/forum/18-politics-and-similar/ I don't disagree with the sentiment either, but there's a place for it. And it's one thread out of many, which you really aren't forced to read Low Horatio gearbox, AnnoyingPentium, uk_senator and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 That actually looks damned good! My only concern is mechanical, I'll keep my fingers crossed for the fatigue life of wheel bearings and wobble studs. Oh, and another point, check the rear brake linings. They probably won't have worn out but if they're original they may be at the point of delaminating from the shoes. Fennec and red5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, BorniteIdentity said: What I’m not keen on is someone saying “Hi i’m _____, I’m xxxx protected status and you will like my car and not be in any way negative about it.” Well, I reread the original post and I couldn't see anything like that in it. They did say "All I politely ask is that if there's clues to my pre-transition identity in my posts , that we ignore it and just leave that in the past? I'd appreciate it so much." Doesn't seem unreasonable? Is there something else going on I'm missing? Not a new member? alf892, Talbot, GrumpiusMaximus and 5 others 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 minute ago, cort1977 said: Well, I reread the original post and I couldn't see anything like that in it. They did say "All I politely ask is that if there's clues to my pre-transition identity in my posts , that we ignore it and just leave that in the past? I'd appreciate it so much." Doesn't seem unreasonable? Is there something else going on I'm missing? Not a new member? No, and I think the OP at least implies that as if they weren't a member before how on earth might there be clues to their previous identity in some words about and pictures of cars? Personally I would have gone name change rather than new account and just quickly posted "this is me now, deal with it" as you just can't make people not try to figure out who it was and drop hints in the thread. It was going well for a good few posts, @Fennec please keep posting car stuff and try not to be discouraged by the inevitable. Fennec, richardmorris, AnnoyingPentium and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Rears on these still have those ridiculous friction adjusters? Half worn is worn out. Seconded on the pcd / offset stressing stuff. Your call, but I'd double check that they're not banded . Seen some right disasters Fennec, Low Horatio gearbox and goosey 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I like the wheels, I like the car. I do not like them together… however… if you’ve carried your modification style from your previous incarnation then I am sure you’re not finished with it yet! Looking forward to seeing how things progress with it and any future purchases! Fennec and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Careful,you'll cause pandemonium with remarks like that! Like the Fiat,less sure about 4x100 on a 4x98 PCD though! I got 4x100 milled out so I could fit 4x98 on our caravan (long story) but the 'wobble nuts' seem to work for some folks? Fennec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fennec Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Appreciate the notes on stresses on components, and places to watch out for issues . Will definitely keep an eye on those. That's why I love this place, loads of good knowledge that people share. ❤️ It's basically just a fun / mess around thing, and won't be putting loads of miles on it as is. It has spacer/adapters and spigot rings on to help compensate for the 2mm difference in pcd, so should be fine. Luckily it's no performance machine. 😅 As for the potential for being banded, I will definitely have a look. I think they do 7 inch wide, they're definitely not more than that. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Things I hate most in life, James Corden and wobble bolts on a Fiat. barefoot and Stuew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 54 minutes ago, red5 said: Your call, but I'd double check that they're not banded . Seen some right disasters They do look it but could be shadows on pictures I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fennec Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Found these pics. Definitely just a reflection of the hub cap. No, those aren't the bolts currently on it, that was a test fit when I first got them. Even I'm not that silly. Pic next to the company hire car, for size comparison. Yes, that's a Fiesta! AnnoyingPentium, richardmorris, uk_senator and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: I don't disagree, but to be fair, that's pretty inoffensive compared to the mentalist shit Nicola H used to come out with after they transitioned. Fennec hasn't mentioned the patriarchy once so far. Bloody patriarchy. There you go Wuv 👍 wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 fiesta ow my eyes steels look wider without the caps or is that me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/24/2023 at 6:46 PM, BorniteIdentity said: you will like my car and not be in any way negative about it.” That wasn't the request though. At no point was any mention made about liking or not liking the car. Personally I think it looks absolutely fucking awful. But then it is a Seicento, so it looked pretty terrible before the wheels were added and the arches glued on... Matty, cort1977, GrumpiusMaximus and 6 others 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 What's the real worry with wobble bolts anyway? So long as the wheel is still centralised by the hub I don't see an engineering problem. Fennec, Christine and Talbot 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblespeed Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Do like a 'Cento - Done a complete refresh of all the brakes and suspension on mine and it still handles like a shopping trolley so can't imagine those wheels will have a massive detrimental effect and they do look pretty special. Enjoy yourself. Skut and Fennec 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubworks Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 20 minutes ago, mat_the_cat said: What's the real worry with wobble bolts anyway? So long as the wheel is still centralised by the hub I don't see an engineering problem. I'm not personally a fan of them, though I admit plenty of other people use them all the time without issue. These are aftermarket wheels, so a hub-centering ring would need to be used. As long as that's made of steel and fits well enough to take some of the load on the centre it should be ok. Most of them are just plastic to align the wheel properly, and the bolts take the load. Fennec, Low Horatio gearbox and Christine 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Be fine ...women drive slowly usually Fennec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 15 minutes ago, Christine said: Be fine ...women drive slowly usually Except when running late on the skool run, obs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 All that sticky rubber wont give the tranny an easy time .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubworks Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 30 minutes ago, Christine said: All that sticky rubber wont give the tranny an easy time .. Actually we know all about safe sex and lube, thank you . wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 4 hours ago, Scrubworks said: Actually we know all about safe sex and lube, thank you . Transmission ,gearbox , gearbag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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