The third AS collection in 2 days, how electricfying!

[robt100]

Off to pick up MrsRobt100s next steed. Going to be brave/stupid and take no tools!

Breakfast: So far - A cup of tea and a few bourbon biscuits. More to come.
List of tool-free jobs to do and addresses to go to: Written down.

And of course, for @juular and @cms206

PC = 1 💩

 

[robt100]

Only took 10mins to find traffic and a driver who refuses to go over 40mph unless there is an overtaking opportunity. Just 90 miles to go ...

 

[robt100]

sadly didnt get my phone out in time, but just seen a chrysler 300c adorned with Bentley badges 😅 bit of a stretch!

[hairnet]

floor that sucka ffs

[High Jetter]

Are ye there yet? 😀 Chodspeed

[robt100]

We are there! Car picked up, and immeadiately dropped off at the tyre shop for two new fronts😅

Now just popped to get lunch, all shall be revealed soon....and i might even show you the car 😉😉

[robt100]

Lunch consumed, chilli con carne jacket potato. Now to pick a desert....

[robt100]

And our survey says....

 

 

tyres almost done! Then just time to get the volt to do a smidge over 100 miles back home.

[NorthernMonkey]

33 minutes ago, robt100 said:

And our survey says....

 

 

tyres almost done! Then just time to get the volt to do a smidge over 100 miles back home.

No problem there…I filled mine up last week for £38 or so and was immediately rewarded with an overall range of around 300 miles.

These really were many years ahead of their time.

[robt100]

MrsRobt100 managed 38mpg on the way back, though that is with the SHVCS error and I think a stickyish rear caliper/brake. So not bad at 70mph all the way. Now just to find out if I can buy individual studs, or if I need a whole new hub for the stud that snapped removing the wheel 🤐

[Bear]

Has the 12V battery in the boot been replaced? That can make the charging system sulk...

[robt100]

Got a feeling it was low coolant @Bear, though the centre display was acting up on th way back. If you touched the touchscreen it would just got to setting time/date. so could asdjust things liek cahrge times etc. Could naviagate with the wheel to most stuff though. So might take the 12v battery off and give it a good charge and see if it helps.

[NorthernMonkey]

1 hour ago, robt100 said:

MrsRobt100 managed 38mpg on the way back, though that is with the SHVCS error and I think a stickyish rear caliper/brake. So not bad at 70mph all the way. Now just to find out if I can buy individual studs, or if I need a whole new hub for the stud that snapped removing the wheel 🤐

If it’s a front wheel stud, the complete bearing assembly including ABS ring and hub was only £40odd and three bolts to swap over?

[robt100]

6 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said:

If it’s a front wheel stud, the complete bearing assembly including ABS ring and hub was only £40odd and three bolts to swap over?

You have to PM me a link, searched a few of the usual places and all said NLA. 

 

[robt100]

All tucked up on the drive with the other Autoshite cars.. tomorrow will be time to clean and diagnose problems.

 

[Bear]

2 minutes ago, robt100 said:

You have to PM me a link, searched a few of the usual places and all said NLA. 

 

See, this is why I didn't do it!

Plus for £40 you avoid an annoying ABS error showing up for a bit longer.

[robt100]

it needs a CV boot on that side anyway, so might as well get the hub done too whilst im there.

[Jazoli]

Is that my old one?

apparently so, doesn’t seem that long ago I put 4 new tyres on it, hopefully it’ll serve you well.

 

[robt100]

3 minutes ago, Jazoli said:

Is that my old one?

apparently so, doesn’t seem that long ago I put 4 new tyres on it, hopefully it’ll serve you well.

 

Yes it is! Feel free to share any quirks 😅

[Jazoli]

2 minutes ago, robt100 said:

Yes it is! Feel free to share any quirks 😅

There weren’t any I’ve got some decent android apps for it and a full workshop manual, I’m happy to share the link

[robt100]

1 hour ago, Jazoli said:

There weren’t any I’ve got some decent android apps for it and a full workshop manual, I’m happy to share the link

If you can message me the link that would be great!

[N Dentressangle]

Nice - seem to be the shite hybrid of choice, rather than a scabby Neil Armstrong Prius?

[robt100]

I think this is the better battery-engine combo tbh. Being able to run pure electric for 30-40miles and plug it in to charge up is a big saving over a hybrid system. Than if you do need the engine, over 350 miles with a tank of fuel (30L ish tank) plus a battery worth of range makes it pretty much "normal car" when needed.

[Jazoli]

34 minutes ago, robt100 said:

If you can message me the link that would be great!

Done

[Boycie]

Autoshite collection in 10 years time will surely be a £500 Jaecoo with a 25 mile range , we now have BYD and Jaecoo on the fleet and the Jaecoo are prime shite , you can see were they've cut corners , every time I get in one i think of this advert .....