How is everyone's cars?
Discussion
I know mine is ok at the moment, Bob's has just had it's little "service" but is presently sitting on railway wheels, Byff's is grand...
Hows the wedge Dexy?
Did you get the electrical gremlins sorted of the Elise Wendy?
I guess the engine work didn't go so well for CougarAce?
CBDave had anything else pinched of late?
Whats Wedg1e working on nowadays
Has DieselNut and W1D* managed to get the Robin Hood on the road yet
Didn't MickC have problems with his a while back?
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Hows the wedge Dexy?
Did you get the electrical gremlins sorted of the Elise Wendy?
I guess the engine work didn't go so well for CougarAce?
CBDave had anything else pinched of late?
Whats Wedg1e working on nowadays
Has DieselNut and W1D* managed to get the Robin Hood on the road yet
Didn't MickC have problems with his a while back?
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The problem was only a broken wiper, but since the 'lise only has one it was a bit tricky. It was doing ve..rr..y... sl..ow.......wi...pes, but was drivable. I booked it in to the dealer for repair, and asked hubby (FlexitimeMan) to take it in.
Unfortunately, the damn thing gave up completely half a mile from our house, so he was left with driving it to the dealers with no wipers, and in the p155ing rain. He said he'd never been so scared in his whole life.
F1 fixed it under warranty, but asked if I pressure-washed the car (which I don't -- WASH the car??)
because the motor box was full of water. Hopefully the new box will be better.
Unfortunately, the damn thing gave up completely half a mile from our house, so he was left with driving it to the dealers with no wipers, and in the p155ing rain. He said he'd never been so scared in his whole life.
F1 fixed it under warranty, but asked if I pressure-washed the car (which I don't -- WASH the car??)
because the motor box was full of water. Hopefully the new box will be better.Feel a little guilty cos I promised Dex I'd help with his welding, but as usual I'm a crap mate and didn't 
Dieselnut is under the thumb now so no Robin Hood this side of the next millenium, I'd say
My TVR is laid up for winter, the Lotus will be too next week once the tax runs out. It's almost as bad a car for visibility in winter as the 390SE, I'm not suicidal. May tax it early in the new year, depending on the pennies. I have a few things in the pipeline that are bigger priorities than cars at the mo, and with work lately I doubt if I've done more than 100 miles in the Esprit since the last trip to Shaftoe's.
Ian
Dieselnut is under the thumb now so no Robin Hood this side of the next millenium, I'd say
My TVR is laid up for winter, the Lotus will be too next week once the tax runs out. It's almost as bad a car for visibility in winter as the 390SE, I'm not suicidal. May tax it early in the new year, depending on the pennies. I have a few things in the pipeline that are bigger priorities than cars at the mo, and with work lately I doubt if I've done more than 100 miles in the Esprit since the last trip to Shaftoe's.
Ian
wendyg said:
Unfortunately, the damn thing gave up completely half a mile from our house, so he was left with driving it to the dealers with no wipers, and in the p155ing rain. He said he'd never been so scared in his whole life.
I did London to Manchester and Manchester to Newcastle in the rain with no wipers. RainX!! Always very handy.
I am preparing to go back South, for a nice set of silicone hoses from ACT for the car for Christmas. Then fittment of some Griff/Chimera hood struts. But depending on how my job goes I may sell up in the spring, after I buy either a Elise, VX or Griff. If things are really good Cerbie!... Ok, well maybe not but I can dream.
The main thing is that I get my mini back on the road.
also had me dust caps nicked off the wheels by a 7 year old. Caught him in the act, 
so he will be 'off school' for a few days 
( little Bas%ard).Hi - haven't been around much for a while and missed last Shafto's meet due to work commitments
- anyway, the vertically challenged beetle was in the garage getting its recurring brake judder problem sorted. Appears to be resolved (for now) - just haven't had a chance to drive it much (busy weekends, cold dark nights) and in every other department, in rude health.
Will try to make pre-crimbo meet if there is one?
- anyway, the vertically challenged beetle was in the garage getting its recurring brake judder problem sorted. Appears to be resolved (for now) - just haven't had a chance to drive it much (busy weekends, cold dark nights) and in every other department, in rude health. Will try to make pre-crimbo meet if there is one?
The TVR is pretty sorted at the moment apart from the wiper which parks on the wrong side and I think I've mauled the radiator neck. Topped it up this morning in the dark and had great trouble getting the cap to fasten tightly.
The Corvette is champion, but feeling sad that noone is interested in buying her
The Corvette is champion, but feeling sad that noone is interested in buying her
you're selling the 'vette?well after a week of hard work .i have a little time to play
well the wedge has new outriggers on gonna put another coat of paint on tonight then waxoil them 2morrow then put the sills back general look see .take it for a mot monday or tuesday depends when i can get it taxed for december then start on the grantura .dont worry wedg1e about the welding i know ye are a busy man. but ive worn me dark glasses for a week, didnt relise what the
mask was for what come with the welder
neil
well the wedge has new outriggers on gonna put another coat of paint on tonight then waxoil them 2morrow then put the sills back general look see .take it for a mot monday or tuesday depends when i can get it taxed for december then start on the grantura .dont worry wedg1e about the welding i know ye are a busy man. but ive worn me dark glasses for a week, didnt relise what the
mask was for what come with the welder
neil
docevi1 said:
Didn't MickC have problems with his a while back?
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That was the coil giving up the ghost, and was a while back. New coil and ignition module from Hexham and good as new!
Only problem right now is the lack of driving weather! Oh and an occasional oil leak (only a drop) which will need the gearbox out at next service
if I want it fixed... BTW, anyone know what a CV boot is?
just took front calipers off cerby to drill the bleed nipples out,the outside one in all 4 calipers are seezed, insides are ok.
better exorst brackets too fabricate speed ramps (who called them that?)keep pulling then off ands,steel decat full lenth pipes too finish,
5mpg fuel fault to look into,
would like too rip out sad depressing useless interior & replace seats for usefull ones(velcro?)in alacata+leather,of a nice color,
but my plans change daily,and have seen a 348,so iff that comes the cerb may have to go
better exorst brackets too fabricate speed ramps (who called them that?)keep pulling then off ands,steel decat full lenth pipes too finish,
5mpg fuel fault to look into,
would like too rip out sad depressing useless interior & replace seats for usefull ones(velcro?)in alacata+leather,of a nice color,
but my plans change daily,and have seen a 348,so iff that comes the cerb may have to go
haven't had anything nicked (touch wood), but the 205's on the road (wahey!)
mind you, I heard a metallic rattle/blowy noise, so poked my head under the back of the car only to find that the welds that hold the tailpipe to the backbox have cracked, and as such I have a comedy poseable tailpipe!
another one for the magnex lifetime guarantee methinks!
mind you, I heard a metallic rattle/blowy noise, so poked my head under the back of the car only to find that the welds that hold the tailpipe to the backbox have cracked, and as such I have a comedy poseable tailpipe!
another one for the magnex lifetime guarantee methinks!
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