Fixed that for you.integrale_evo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:28 pm I’m now wondering about recommissioning the white 1.1 metro. It’s the most complete of all the other cars and as far as I know would only need a basic service, belt change, engine slung in the middle and new battery to get it up and running.
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Harry - I saw this and thought of you:
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1999-rover-200-brm
And then thought of Jobbo
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1999-rover-200-brm
And then thought of Jobbo
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I’d have another, I think they’ve got a certain daft enough to be cool about them. Mine was an utter heap of shite though, and I wouldn’t want to pay what decent ones seem to go for now
Cheers, Harry
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I’ve got pretty much everything I need bodywork wise, but I’m not allowed to start any major projects until the golf is finished, as well as various house projects which keep piling up.
Hence considering something already done or which only needs a couple of hours work to get back on the road.
Cheers, Harry
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New amusingly large filter fitted (same size as the old one but hopefully won't keep falling off and may actually do some filtering)
Left over crest; tightens.
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When birds get into the storage barn
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That’s some very clear targeting of your name - they clearly know you Foz.
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In other news - filled the car up yesterday. Pump clicked off when full. Then I triggered it another twice - just be sure like.
Noted that it was around 42 litres and went in to pay. Then Got confused when the cashier asked me for exactly £50.00.
“Er no - pump4 mate”
<Looks round to see I am the only car on the forecourt>
It’s hard enough to put in an exact-to-the-penny quantity when you are trying.... felt all funny afterwards.
Noted that it was around 42 litres and went in to pay. Then Got confused when the cashier asked me for exactly £50.00.
“Er no - pump4 mate”
<Looks round to see I am the only car on the forecourt>
It’s hard enough to put in an exact-to-the-penny quantity when you are trying.... felt all funny afterwards.
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Defender service and MOT. I decided to just MOT it to save the hassle of 2 trips which I’m now regretting as she’s failed. I drove over a stump which has bent the rear anti roll bar just enough where it’s rubbing the fuel tank. Been told they can just remove it to get it to pass but for the sake of waiting 30 mins for parts and another 15 for fitting I think I’ll just sit on the concrete floor and glare at it
How about not having a sig at all?
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How small is the tank on the Evora?mik wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:10 am In other news - filled the car up yesterday. Pump clicked off when full. Then I triggered it another twice - just be sure like.
Noted that it was around 42 litres and went in to pay. Then Got confused when the cashier asked me for exactly £50.00.
“Er no - pump4 mate”
<Looks round to see I am the only car on the forecourt>
It’s hard enough to put in an exact-to-the-penny quantity when you are trying.... felt all funny afterwards.
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Would that have happened if you didn't lower the suspension ?Mito Man wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:38 am Defender service and MOT. I decided to just MOT it to save the hassle of 2 trips which I’m now regretting as she’s failed. I drove over a stump which has bent the rear anti roll bar just enough where it’s rubbing the fuel tank. Been told they can just remove it to get it to pass but for the sake of waiting 30 mins for parts and another 15 for fitting I think I’ll just sit on the concrete floor and glare at it
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Correct. It just happened. Clearly my explanation was rubbish.
It weirded me out a bit, but I have just checked, and this spooky event didn’t cause me to win the Euromillions jackpot. Buggar.
It weirded me out a bit, but I have just checked, and this spooky event didn’t cause me to win the Euromillions jackpot. Buggar.
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It wouldn’t have made a difference as the axles remain the same height. Bottom of the linkage joint/ARB hit the stump and the top half which now has a new shiny nut shattered. Luckily the actual uprated ARB didn’t get damaged as first thought.Nathan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:10 pmWould that have happened if you didn't lower the suspension ?Mito Man wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:38 am Defender service and MOT. I decided to just MOT it to save the hassle of 2 trips which I’m now regretting as she’s failed. I drove over a stump which has bent the rear anti roll bar just enough where it’s rubbing the fuel tank. Been told they can just remove it to get it to pass but for the sake of waiting 30 mins for parts and another 15 for fitting I think I’ll just sit on the concrete floor and glare at it
Was told the off road guys remove them anyway as they prevent decent axle articulation but mine is set up more for on road as that’s where I do 99.5% of my driving.
How about not having a sig at all?
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The axle might be the same height off the ground, but it’s closer to the fuel tank...
Filled up after 686 miles in the Merc today. Annoyingly it only took 75 litres so there was a gallon and a half left to use; 700 miles should be easily achievable - but it’ll probably never coincide with where I like to fill up.
Filled up after 686 miles in the Merc today. Annoyingly it only took 75 litres so there was a gallon and a half left to use; 700 miles should be easily achievable - but it’ll probably never coincide with where I like to fill up.
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Yes sorry, this occurred to me later after postingMito Man wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:41 pmIt wouldn’t have made a difference as the axles remain the same height. Bottom of the linkage joint/ARB hit the stump and the top half which now has a new shiny nut shattered. Luckily the actual uprated ARB didn’t get damaged as first thought.Nathan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:10 pmWould that have happened if you didn't lower the suspension ?Mito Man wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:38 am Defender service and MOT. I decided to just MOT it to save the hassle of 2 trips which I’m now regretting as she’s failed. I drove over a stump which has bent the rear anti roll bar just enough where it’s rubbing the fuel tank. Been told they can just remove it to get it to pass but for the sake of waiting 30 mins for parts and another 15 for fitting I think I’ll just sit on the concrete floor and glare at it
Was told the off road guys remove them anyway as they prevent decent axle articulation but mine is set up more for on road as that’s where I do 99.5% of my driving.
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To the common or garden pound level, yes.
To the tenner level it probably happens, on average, once every 1000 fills. So if we assume the average man/lady fills their car up every 10.5 days or so, then they should not be surprised that this occurs at least once every 29 years. Meh.