They all do that, sir
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shed driver said:
My P5B Coupe leaks around the windscreen in really heavy rain. Talking to other owners their's do as well.
What other foibles do we put up with as a normal part of specific marque ownership?
SD.
My first one did exactly the same thing, but my second one didn’t, even though both had been fitted with new seals just before I bought them.What other foibles do we put up with as a normal part of specific marque ownership?
SD.
On my first, the sliding parcels shelf / tool tray under the dash rail used to shoot out of its own accord whenever I put my foot down!
I miss them both…
Apart from requiring spare parts not to be found, the Quattro has two annoying little characteristics. First, when you've used the wipers, when they've done wiping there is always a residual trickle right up the line of vision that then dries to leave an irritating water-mark (I know this is very much a first-world problem). The second 'flaw' is the reflection of the instrument binnacle in the windscreen, which can actually be very distracting. To the extent that if you were to build a sport-focussed version of the car you'd probably want to use a windscreen with less rake, ie from the Audi 80.
Otherwise the car is without fault.
Otherwise the car is without fault.
spoodler said:
Not marque specific, but... using clothes pegs on the choke cable. See this all the time on the Harley Davidson groups, just adjust the friction on the cable, takes seconds to do (applies to various cars and bikes with the same set up.
I don't think that's a 'foible', that's an essential item of equipment but it has to be a wooden clothes peg. Makes even the best adjusted cable look authentic.Yertis said:
Apart from requiring spare parts not to be found, the Quattro has two annoying little characteristics. First, when you've used the wipers, when they've done wiping there is always a residual trickle right up the line of vision that then dries to leave an irritating water-mark (I know this is very much a first-world problem). The second 'flaw' is the reflection of the instrument binnacle in the windscreen, which can actually be very distracting. To the extent that if you were to build a sport-focussed version of the car you'd probably want to use a windscreen with less rake, ie from the Audi 80.
Otherwise the car is without fault.
The residual trickle is known as a dribble of disappointment.Otherwise the car is without fault.
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Not a classic....(at the time)
...but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
I’ve had 4 new TVR Chimaeras. None had a handbrake that worked properly....but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
bad company said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Not a classic....(at the time)
...but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
I’ve had 4 new TVR Chimaeras. None had a handbrake that worked properly....but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
105.4 said:
bad company said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Not a classic....(at the time)
...but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
I’ve had 4 new TVR Chimaeras. None had a handbrake that worked properly....but I had a brand new TVR Chimaera delivered in the '90s. It dripped oil and the reply I got back from the factory was "that's how you know its got some oil in it"
Heaveho said:
Corrado VR6.
Several " They all do that sir " experiences.
Broken sunroof motor and rails.
Broken door handles.
Cracked dash.
Worn out rear axle bushes.
Seized handbrake cables and calipers.
And my personal favourite, glazed cylinders causing the plugs to foul with oil.
Great car.
Well, I had none of those so go back & tell them they're fibbing Several " They all do that sir " experiences.
Broken sunroof motor and rails.
Broken door handles.
Cracked dash.
Worn out rear axle bushes.
Seized handbrake cables and calipers.
And my personal favourite, glazed cylinders causing the plugs to foul with oil.
Great car.
From a mixture of ownership and 18 years in the trade:
Fords - dodgy rear light earths and brake discs made of chocolate
VWs - broken coil springs
Renaults - the ability to make even fresh screenwash smell like dog poo
German cars in general - cracking dash tops
Peugeot 205 / 309 - sliding sunroofs that leak
Saab 900 Convertibles - scuttle shake at odds with the general solidity and longevity of the rest of the car
Small chassis Triumphs - panel gaps so wide you get in and out with the doors shut
As a slight aside, I used to placate customers moaning about rattles in Peugeots that it's better than not having a rattle, because that probably means something's fallen off.
Fords - dodgy rear light earths and brake discs made of chocolate
VWs - broken coil springs
Renaults - the ability to make even fresh screenwash smell like dog poo
German cars in general - cracking dash tops
Peugeot 205 / 309 - sliding sunroofs that leak
Saab 900 Convertibles - scuttle shake at odds with the general solidity and longevity of the rest of the car
Small chassis Triumphs - panel gaps so wide you get in and out with the doors shut
As a slight aside, I used to placate customers moaning about rattles in Peugeots that it's better than not having a rattle, because that probably means something's fallen off.
With all the cars I have had with choke cables which is a lot. If you just put a slight twist in the cable when you connect it to the carb you can throw the clothes peg away, Could never understand why on one did this. Basically you twist the knob in to the locked position (clockwise as far as you can) then connect the cable whilst twisting it as much as you can (not easy), it will then lock every time.
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