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Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:20 pm
by V8Granite
Jobbo wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 12:00 pm
V8Granite wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:40 am
Projects just get overwhelming. Instead of making is useable you end up going "well while I'm in there this job is easier, then this, then that" and by the time you are finished a small achievable job has turned into a huge job with a lot more expense.
It's an achingly cool car, get it on the road.
Dave!
Dave, what's the current status of the 500E? Not a dig, I know you're talking from experience though.
It's at a secret location enjoying the company of rock stars superstars and group c race cars
I want to get the paintwork done, every panel has damage and the week where it got hit 3 times really annoyed me.
Current option is to get the bodywork dents done and the bit of rust under a tail light sorted and then wrap it my favourite 500e colour....this will be about 8-10k
Or swallow the 20k a proper respray would cost but as I'm pushing for an early retirement it's hard to take the money away from investments etc.
I have a plan involving some shares but Reeves is screwing that with capital gains tax so I may struggle to do that also.
A reminder of what Mr Flew did to the underside....
Basically, I've drunk too much bitch sauce and need to just get it done
Dave!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:39 pm
by Delphi
mik wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:32 am
You forced me to look on google/youtube : I didn't appreciate that the 928 had adjustable spring platforms from the factory.
(maybe not all varients
) Assume you have a spring dying?
You'd think that but the springs are only about 3 years old. Shocks are about the same. I'll investigate once the weather warms up a bit.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:07 pm
by Matty
Ordered some Kumho (which I'll continue to pronounce coo-mo) Ecsta Sport PS72's which have got some decent reviews in recent tests. Fitting Friday.
I couldn't get hold of any Rainsport 5's, which are my primary choice, and PS5's are needlessly expensive for a city runabout, so should be decent. £350 for all 4 fitted not bad either
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:17 pm
by Rich B
Matty wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:07 pm
Ordered some Kumho (which I'll continue to pronounce coo-mo) Ecsta Sport PS72's which have got some decent reviews in recent tests. Fitting Friday.
I couldn't get hold of any Rainsport 5's, which are my primary choice, and PS5's are needlessly expensive for a city runabout, so should be decent. £350 for all 4 fitted not bad either
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:47 pm
by Marv
Jobbo wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:45 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 8:57 pm
Get it fixed up good and i’ll nominate it for FECPOTY 26 just keep Scott angry!
It’s never going to beat Marv’s 968.
Actually, that's a good point, I got my 968 back on the road in 2025. I could have finished in 3rd if I only posted a pic of it in the FECPOTY 25 thread.
Does storing it for the winter renew its application for FECPOTY 26?
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:10 pm
by Rich B
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:47 pm
Jobbo wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:45 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 8:57 pm
Get it fixed up good and i’ll nominate it for FECPOTY 26 just keep Scott angry!
It’s never going to beat Marv’s 968.
Actually, that's a good point, I got my 968 back on the road in 2025. I could have finished in 3rd if I only posted a pic of it in the FECPOTY 25 thread.
Does storing it for the winter renew its application for FECPOTY 26?
if you rebuild it with carbon fibre bodywork and new everything then yes!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:39 pm
by scotta
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:10 pm
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:47 pm
Jobbo wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:45 am
It’s never going to beat Marv’s 968.
Actually, that's a good point, I got my 968 back on the road in 2025. I could have finished in 3rd if I only posted a pic of it in the FECPOTY 25 thread.
Does storing it for the winter renew its application for FECPOTY 26?
if you rebuild it with carbon fibre bodywork and new everything then yes!
Same chassis. Doesn’t count.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:34 pm
by Marv
scotta wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:39 pm
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:10 pm
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:47 pm
Actually, that's a good point, I got my 968 back on the road in 2025. I could have finished in 3rd if I only posted a pic of it in the FECPOTY 25 thread.
Does storing it for the winter renew its application for FECPOTY 26?
if you rebuild it with carbon fibre bodywork and new everything then yes!
Same chassis. Doesn’t count.
FECPOTY 05?
I can’t remember what other people on the forum bought that year though
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:42 pm
by integrale_evo
I don’t think I bought anything in 05, just had the metro and lancia
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:43 pm
by Rich B
scotta wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:39 pm
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:10 pm
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:47 pm
Actually, that's a good point, I got my 968 back on the road in 2025. I could have finished in 3rd if I only posted a pic of it in the FECPOTY 25 thread.
Does storing it for the winter renew its application for FECPOTY 26?
if you rebuild it with carbon fibre bodywork and new everything then yes!
Same chassis. Doesn’t count.
I'm in charge of FECPOTY, boy.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:04 pm
by scotta
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:43 pm
scotta wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:39 pm
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:10 pm
if you rebuild it with carbon fibre bodywork and new everything then yes!
Same chassis. Doesn’t count.
I'm in charge of FECPOTY, boy.
Shitshow. Fix.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 11:52 pm
by Rich B
scotta wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:04 pm
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:43 pm
scotta wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:39 pm
Same chassis. Doesn’t count.
I'm in charge of FECPOTY, boy.
Shitshow. Fix.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:16 am
by John
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:34 pm
FECPOTY 05?
I can’t remember what other people on the forum bought that year though
I bought my Clio v6
21 years ago
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:25 am
by Jobbo
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:43 pm
I'm in charge of FECPOTY, boy.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:09 am
by Carlos
John wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:16 am
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:34 pm
FECPOTY 05?
I can’t remember what other people on the forum bought that year though
I bought my Clio v6
21 years ago
And my E46 M3 Imola Red with Imola Red interior on 18s
I must have been in for a shout
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:44 am
by DeskJockey
What about my green, RWD, eight speed, lightweight, modified (taller gearing for more speed) mode of transport? Does that count?
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:55 am
by mik
Rich B wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:43 pm
I'm in charge of FECPOTY, boy.
Pfffft
You're never actually in charge of FECPOTY. You merely look after it for the next generation.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:03 am
by Beany
Car dropped off at the garage to determine what the squeak at the front end of the engine is - probably an idler pulley but might be AC/Alternator bearings - easier to diagnose on a ramp etc. Also to finally ID the suspension clunks.
Once those are sorted, I'll rebook it for a couple of weeks time to get all the fluids swapped, and the wiper position contacts cleaned up.
MOT due end of Feb so might as well get that booked in, too, thinking about it.
Otherwise nothing to report, unless they find something interesting.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:17 am
by DeskJockey
Zoe booked in with the auto electrician to figure out why the HRW and heated seats aren't working.
Could be a fuse, but the HRW fuse is not accessible unless you have five joints in each finger.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:36 am
by Explosive Newt
John wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:16 am
Marv wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:34 pm
FECPOTY 05?
I can’t remember what other people on the forum bought that year though
I bought my Clio v6
21 years ago
I bought a focus 1.8!
