Your fleet running reports

[Swervin_Mervin]

I hate stop/start and it always gets turned off. In the Superb it has a tendency to cut out below 1-2mph, so if you're coasting and anticipating traffic ahead to move off again, or if you're approaching a junction and going for a quick look to see if the way is clear, it will cut the engine. It will be 100% ours soon so I'll look at getting VAGcom and will code the bloody thing to permanently off.

[JonMad]

I didnt see any reports of rusty CLS's?

I thought it was that era of Merc generally ? Early Vitos definitely rust like crazy, up to about 2006-ish.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

Yeah, that looks very nice. I like the wheels.


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Yes, that one right there

[Sundayjumper]

I hate stop/start and it always gets turned off. In the Superb it has a tendency to cut out below 1-2mph, so if you're coasting and anticipating traffic ahead to move off again, or if you're approaching a junction and going for a quick look to see if the way is clear, it will cut the engine.

That's exactly what the MINI does. In rolling stop-start traffic it's quite easy to catch it out.

[John]

Earlier ones had the SBC brake system which can be troublesome and expensive to fix. The only problems I had with mine was a window regulator and an injector seal.

[John]

Oh and a glow plug controller which was £80 and two minutes to replace.

[Gavin]

Picked up the Golf late afternoon. Drove home in eco mode by mistake then couldn't find the mode button to try any different modes, it was cleverly hidden behind the stick!

Managed 35 mpg, filled huge tank which must only be 50 litres so a lot smaller than the Merc. Found race mode with g meter etc, not sure that will ever be used but the race mode made me laugh out loud. It is no faster than the TT I don't think but it certainly sounds faster.

Car handles really well for an estate but it quite relaxed when cruising, overall very happy.

what golf is it?

Mk 7 R estate.

[Broccers]

Washed the mini yesterday ready for it to be covered in salt and snow



Still looking fresh tho.

[mik]

what golf is it?

Mk 7 R estate.

I didn’t realise you’d picked an R. Nice.

[Broccers]

what golf is it?

Mk 7 R estate.

I didn’t realise you’d picked an R. Nice.

Have you seen it?

Good choice

[Gavin]

Mk 7 R estate.

I didn’t realise you’d picked an R. Nice.

Have you seen it?

Good choice

I have seen it? Or is that for someone else. I will stick a post up on the faceache page as I know how to to that! If someone has the skillz to stick em on here somwhere that would bee great for the non FB users though.

[Rich B]

I didn’t realise you’d picked an R. Nice.

Have you seen it?

Good choice

I have seen it? Or is that for someone else. I will stick a post up on the faceache page as I know how to to that! If someone has the skillz to stick em on here somwhere that would bee great for the non FB users though.

never try to understand Broccers posts....

I always liked the estate R - seemed to be a perfect "do everything" type of car.

[Gavin]

Have you seen it?

Good choice

I have seen it? Or is that for someone else. I will stick a post up on the faceache page as I know how to to that! If someone has the skillz to stick em on here somwhere that would bee great for the non FB users though.

never try to understand Broccers posts....

I always liked the estate R - seemed to be a perfect "do everything" type of car.

Yeah, I really like the shape and white seems to suit it, although with two white cars I hope my shoulder recovers so I can keep them looking clean. Just ordered another roof carrier for the bikes as the kids never cycle so paying for a towbar to attach the 4 bike carrier seems a bit daft. I already have aero bars and one thule carrier, but might be fun trying to get he bikes on with a fucked rotator cuff, might be a joint effort with my 5 foot nowt wife....

[mik]

might be fun trying to get he bikes on with a fucked rotator cuff

Same here. Have had some movement in my shoulder joint for decades - damaged it in my late teens moving a gearbox around on my own in the garage. About a month ago however I did “something” to it and it’s now “unstable”. Absolutely no issue 99% of the time, but specific movements bring intense, stabbing pain. Most annoying thing is that my preferred sleeping position is on my front with that arm raised and underneath the pillow…. which has been impossible for weeks now. Ouch.

[Gavin]

might be fun trying to get he bikes on with a fucked rotator cuff

Same here. Have had some movement in my shoulder joint for decades - damaged it in my late teens moving a gearbox around on my own in the garage. About a month ago however I did “something” to it and it’s now “unstable”. Absolutely no issue 99% of the time, but specific movements bring intense, stabbing pain. Most annoying thing is that my preferred sleeping position is on my front with that arm raised and underneath the pillow…. which has been impossible for weeks now. Ouch.

I am the same and it is my right (dominant) shoulder. Things like getting soap out a dispenser are shooting pain but I can lift my son in and out of bed.

OV9 the thrill of decrepitude!

[MikeHunt]

I booked the BMW into spires on the back of the harry m project 8 video, Matt is obviously highly knowledgable and the premises are super clean and close to the motorway. It seems that my car has already been tweaked, which its a surprise. The upper arms have been changed to allow more camber allowing the setup to more aggressive than a stock M5. Even at low speeds, I could instantly feel the steering to be sharper but due to snow I haven't pushed the car yet.

[Carlos]

I always liked the estate R - seemed to be a perfect "do everything" type of car.

Just ordered another roof carrier for the bikes as the kids never cycle so paying for a towbar to attach the 4 bike carrier seems a bit daft.

Bizarrely they were never designed to have a tow bar and have no capacity tow on v5, plate etc

[Rich B]

Washed the mini yesterday ready for it to be covered in salt and snow



Still looking fresh tho.

im lazy as fuck when it comes to washing/getting my car washed, and every time I do get round to it I always think how much better I like having a clean car... I know I'll still leave it another 3 months before getting round to it again though...

[Jobbo]

Nice looking car that Rich. Have you seen it?

[Rich B]

[Broccers]

I didn’t realise you’d picked an R. Nice.

Have you seen it?

Good choice

I have seen it? Or is that for someone else. I will stick a post up on the faceache page as I know how to to that! If someone has the skillz to stick em on here somwhere that would bee great for the non FB users though.

First line question to Mik

Second line comment on your car.

What wheels has it got? Also has the haldex been done?