I have secured a proper porsche one - just needs fitting which obvs will devalue my car
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I took the Civic out for a drive again last weekend but for some reason the exhaust seemed a lot louder, so loud in fact I had to go home again, it was bloody embarrassing. I was convinced something had fallen off or broken. It was too low to see properly so I got it in the garage (a massive faff as I had to push the non-running MX-5 out into the garden to make room) and jack it up to take a look. I did find a spot where it was blowing which I fixed with a new U clamp and some exhaust assembly paste, but after letting it set overnight it was just as bad so maybe that's how it is, or it's blown the baffles out of the silencer (the back box is the only silencer). I am thinking about putting an additional resonator in to see if that helps, but I don't want to spend a load of cash on it as it's only a 2in system and it'll need to all go in the bin if I turbo it. Whilst I was under there I put in some Hard Racing gear shift bushes I bought a while back, not sure if they've helped until I go out in it again, but at least the install was pretty easy.
On the up side it actually looks to be in reasonable condition underneath in terms of rust, I was half expecting the floors to have holes in them, but it looks like wheel arches are the main areas of concern, as they are with all 90's Honda's.
The wheels that are on it (some OEM Honda ones) are heavy as fuck, and the R888's on the front are well shot, the offside one is bald on the inside. I've got some hardly used 15in Oz Superleggeras in the loft that will fit, so I ordered some 195/50 Nankang NS2-R's from Tegiwa to fit to them, which showed up this morning.
I've been driving the iQ for about a month now and I'm really happy with it, minor niggles are not having indicators that flash a few times when you push the stork down but not far enough to latch it, and the CVT gearbox gets its knickers crossed sometime when going up or down steep hills - the engine revs stay high for a few seconds even though you no longer need the power (going up) or engine breaking (going down). However it's a joy compared to the box on the Smart, which was a steaming pile of shit. MPG has averaged at about 40 so far which is ok, but you have to drive it quite gently to get that, the (lighter) Smart did about the same but I used to beat it like a ginger step kid on most journeys.
On the up side it actually looks to be in reasonable condition underneath in terms of rust, I was half expecting the floors to have holes in them, but it looks like wheel arches are the main areas of concern, as they are with all 90's Honda's.
The wheels that are on it (some OEM Honda ones) are heavy as fuck, and the R888's on the front are well shot, the offside one is bald on the inside. I've got some hardly used 15in Oz Superleggeras in the loft that will fit, so I ordered some 195/50 Nankang NS2-R's from Tegiwa to fit to them, which showed up this morning.
I've been driving the iQ for about a month now and I'm really happy with it, minor niggles are not having indicators that flash a few times when you push the stork down but not far enough to latch it, and the CVT gearbox gets its knickers crossed sometime when going up or down steep hills - the engine revs stay high for a few seconds even though you no longer need the power (going up) or engine breaking (going down). However it's a joy compared to the box on the Smart, which was a steaming pile of shit. MPG has averaged at about 40 so far which is ok, but you have to drive it quite gently to get that, the (lighter) Smart did about the same but I used to beat it like a ginger step kid on most journeys.
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I was just starting work on the MINI when it started raining. D’oh.
So here’s a photo of an AC clutch solenoid.
So here’s a photo of an AC clutch solenoid.
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Not my fleet (yet!) but my Dad’s just bought this Bristol 410. It looks rather nice.
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Nice. Does it have the tool kit/spare in a front wing flap ?
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It turns out the MINI’s ac compressor is seized solid, the clutch very scored & blued. Bugger.
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I would assume so. I’ve not seen it yet. He only told me after the event and won’t be collecting until Wednesday.
Dealer advert HERE. Fun bit is:
“...the most interesting expenditure and transformation taking place back in 2009 when a 408 Mopar 6.3 Small Block Chrysler unit was dropped into the front. Dyno'd at the time to 375bhp with prodigious torque on tap and costing a not inconsiderable £9,890.”
Ironically, that expenditure is part of the reason it was cheap. The Bristol purists Do Not Approve. I think it’s going to be FG
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Back to the MINI, we have an example of the joys of running a common, worthless car - s/h parts are dirt cheap.
Replacement compressor from a MINI specialist breaker = £17.50.
Replacement compressor from a MINI specialist breaker = £17.50.
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Looks pretty cool to me.Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:50 pmI would assume so. I’ve not seen it yet. He only told me after the event and won’t be collecting until Wednesday.
Dealer advert HERE. Fun bit is:
“...the most interesting expenditure and transformation taking place back in 2009 when a 408 Mopar 6.3 Small Block Chrysler unit was dropped into the front. Dyno'd at the time to 375bhp with prodigious torque on tap and costing a not inconsiderable £9,890.”
Ironically, that expenditure is part of the reason it was cheap. The Bristol purists Do Not Approve. I think it’s going to be FG
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That makes me think - there's not many classic cars on the forum. What's the oldest car here ? The Bristol doesn't count as it's not mine.
Evostick's Landy ?
Evostick's Landy ?
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Thrill of Evo - Bit of a mare with Superb. Belt squeal for past 6 months which I’d assumed was alternator belt; it only had 30k miles on approx. on clock. Decided to finally get sorted whilst it’s sat as an ornament for past 3 months.
Alternator belt changed but problem persisted. Trip 2 moved onto cambelt which was reassuringly cheap. It was due in Sept so could have been worse. All seemed well until giving it some beans when a knock from front right appeared. Trip 3, engine mount adjusted all is well.
For long trips and as a general family wagon it’s brilliant. 50mpg easy enough, loads of space with 2 kids and enough power (190ps-)
10l of pigs piss added today, only 8k till refill
Still got sights on Caterham - just need to justify 20k spend. Doesn’t seem to be sight of recession yet, people are spending like crazy.
Alternator belt changed but problem persisted. Trip 2 moved onto cambelt which was reassuringly cheap. It was due in Sept so could have been worse. All seemed well until giving it some beans when a knock from front right appeared. Trip 3, engine mount adjusted all is well.
For long trips and as a general family wagon it’s brilliant. 50mpg easy enough, loads of space with 2 kids and enough power (190ps-)
10l of pigs piss added today, only 8k till refill
Still got sights on Caterham - just need to justify 20k spend. Doesn’t seem to be sight of recession yet, people are spending like crazy.
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Just seen this - thanks will take a look.speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:36 pmYes to the LSD, daft not to have one on such a childish car, donuts are now a regular pastime for meShlergen wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:28 pm Nice, assume it's with LSD.
I've started looking at 20k r300~ examples and then evonomics kicks in.
Missng lowered floors and wrong colour but still want https://www.millwoodcaterham.co.uk/s66evn
This one on PH looks awesome. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... s/10578455
Are you on the Caterham 7 Facebook Marketplace? Some good examples on there:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/403110953197008/
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Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:50 pmI would assume so. I’ve not seen it yet. He only told me after the event and won’t be collecting until Wednesday.
Dealer advert HERE. Fun bit is:
“...the most interesting expenditure and transformation taking place back in 2009 when a 408 Mopar 6.3 Small Block Chrysler unit was dropped into the front. Dyno'd at the time to 375bhp with prodigious torque on tap and costing a not inconsiderable £9,890.”
Ironically, that expenditure is part of the reason it was cheap. The Bristol purists Do Not Approve. I think it’s going to be FG
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Bristols?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:01 pmIt's a smut double-whammy. You can mention "Bristols" and "69" in the same breath
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Slang for breasts !DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:29 pmBristols?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:01 pmIt's a smut double-whammy. You can mention "Bristols" and "69" in the same breath
Edit - having Googled, it's rhyming slang. Bristol City = Titty.
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Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:35 pmSlang for breasts !DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:29 pmBristols?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:01 pm
It's a smut double-whammy. You can mention "Bristols" and "69" in the same breath
Edit - having Googled, it's rhyming slang. Bristol City = Titty.
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Cockney makes no sense to me either.
How about not having a sig at all?
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Having to Google thatSundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:35 pmSlang for breasts !DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:29 pmBristols?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:01 pm
It's a smut double-whammy. You can mention "Bristols" and "69" in the same breath
Edit - having Googled, it's rhyming slang. Bristol City = Titty.