Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

Micky 32 · 22-03-2017 09:05PM

selectamatic wrote: »

Im assuming the 288bhp was achievable with all the emissions sh1te in situe. Surely well over 300 is achievable with a few choice mods/removals

Prob best wait a few years till the warranty is completely finito for stage 2 though as they say :P

Yep just a bog standard map nothing else touched.

26000 Elephants · 22-03-2017 09:18PM

Four Phucs Ache wrote: »

^^^^

is that an entrance to an estate? Or your garden?

Nice photo !

A real Boss would have answered 'Yes' to both those questions!

Eoin · 24-03-2017 11:31AM

Picked this up during the week

Duke O Smiley · 24-03-2017 12:16PM

They are unbelievable value for money at the minute. 2.7d?

Eoin · 24-03-2017 12:33PM

Yep, that's the one! I paid a little bit over the odds, but there are some pretty tatty ones out there. This one only has 70k kms on the clock and is in good condition inside and out.

Reventon93 · 24-03-2017 02:10PM

I love the grille! Super agressive looking and goes with the colour.

Would love one at some stage, but trying to get insurance on one right now would be a nightmare (only 23 :rolleyes:)

colm_mcm · 24-03-2017 02:58PM

My jag was cheaper to insure than my Avensis.

166man · 24-03-2017 04:13PM

I'm 24... My insurance company pretty much said they won't cover me on anything bigger than 2.5. Up to that is no problem but after that they won't quote.

Haven't really pushed them on that to be fair. 2.5 is more or less the most I'll pay in motor tax on a daily driver anyway.

Reventon93 · 24-03-2017 04:50PM

I know my saab (150bph 1.9) is cheaper than my old 1.2 clio, but even then its still costing me a decent bit. I know I had insane quotes of €2500 for a 2.2 accord and a 2.2 C220.

Anyway i plan to keep my current yolk till i leave for NZ in a couple of years, so by then insurance isn't going to matter :rolleyes: I'd love a 2.8T saab 93 though. Well I can dream, can't I :')

mloc123 · 24-03-2017 04:52PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

My jag was cheaper to insure than my Avensis.

Thos XFs are pretty low on power... most of the ones here anyway?

Edit: I see the 2.2d is pretty low on power.

tossy · 24-03-2017 04:55PM

My S3 is cheaper to insure than my 98 diesel A4 avant.

Truckermal · 24-03-2017 06:04PM

Eoin wrote: »

Yep, that's the one! I paid a little bit over the odds, but there are some pretty tatty ones out there. This one only has 70k kms on the clock and is in good condition inside and out.

Did you sell the GS?

Eoin · 24-03-2017 06:20PM

I traded in - I wish I wasn't so fickle, they're a fine car!

vintagevrs · 24-03-2017 08:12PM

Measuring a cars risk level by engine size is unbelievably old fashioned. Back in the 70s, maybe BHP to displacement was a linear enough graph. Not today, you can have a 1.6 fiesta with over 200bhp in a small car, and then a 2.5l - say a Jag x-type with 190bhp in a big heavy slow car. Therefore, having a blanket "we don't insure anything over 2.5L" or the likes is daft.

Joeseph Balls · 24-03-2017 09:24PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Measuring a cars risk level by engine size is unbelievably old fashioned. Back in the 70s, maybe BHP to displacement was a linear enough graph. Not today, you can have a 1.6 fiesta with over 200bhp in a small car, and then a 2.5l - say a Jag x-type with 190bhp in a big heavy slow car. Therefore, having a blanket "we don't insure anything over 2.5L" or the likes is daft.

Year makes a big difference. I'm 500 less on a 175bhp 2.2 than a 2.0 110bhp bora.

Supergurrier · 24-03-2017 09:52PM

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rex-x · 24-03-2017 11:51PM

No takers yet?

Supergurrier · 25-03-2017 12:16AM

No serious offers so I'm going to enjoy it for the summer.

CianDon · 25-03-2017 09:30PM

After a rub of the kitchen sponge and a basin of Fairy Liquid...........;-)

Joeseph Balls · 25-03-2017 09:36PM

I don't like French cars (long story) but that little,pug, I just want to throw my arm around it, and escort it into my garage

Wibbs · 25-03-2017 11:20PM

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

I don't like French cars (long story) but that little,pug, I just want to throw my arm around it, and escort it into my garage

I hear that. Those cars are fantastic to drive too. A true "Driver's Car™". Unreal handling and so connected to the road in a way that vanishingly few cars of today can match. Just you, the Pug and the road. If you are lucky enough to get a go in one, take it with both arms. I love seeing CD's Pug every time he posts.

Earlier today, with the sunny day that was in it, I did my spring cleaning of the winter dust and such(such included removal of interior panels to check for the dreaded rust and application of Bilt Hamber goo© along seams. No rust found thankfully). To be fair needs a little more OCD with toothbrushes and patience.

Though I'm quite proud that the rocker cover has so few "nibbles". The finish on these is so delicate that if a housefly landed on it he would come away with six red feet.

Plus I have engine and gearbox oil magnetic plugs incoming as a treat, so was hitting the latter with some release oil in preparation. Spoon Sports bits too. None of yer muck.

Oddly the engine is a Spoon worked example*, but didn't come with the magnetic plugs.

*no extra power contrary to the Fast and Furious notion, just more blueprinted than stock. Christ knows how, as the stock engine is already blueprinted to the point of obsession. Must have rubbed surfaces with mink gloves for the extra polish.

bear1 · 26-03-2017 07:34AM

Is the Alfa still in the garage?

oknepop · 26-03-2017 12:02PM

Mazda 6 hatch. Gave it a quick wash yesyerday, thinking of claying it to get some more shine.

CianDon · 26-03-2017 03:47PM

bear1 wrote: »

Is the Alfa still in the garage?

Emm.....yes. Should, all going well, be back out this week. Oh and Lightning, the Pug has been for sale for a while.....except the backbox fell off today when out for a spin so Im gonna have to get that sorted ðŸ˜‚

Toyotafanboi · 26-03-2017 07:06PM

After giving the Civic a but of a clean last week, I think I've developed a bit of a taste for it. Went around the whole car with g3 by hand yesterday which was tedious enough then gave all the rubber stuff a spruce. Not a bad looking car for ten years of age. Shame one damp morning will ruin the whole thing and that the morning in question is probably tomorrow. That's probably why I don't do it more often.

Then it would have been rude not to give the Golf a once over, the weather was great for it.

vintagevrs · 26-03-2017 09:03PM

Last wash on the old paint as I'll hardly bother again over the next fortnight.

Ded_Zebra · 26-03-2017 09:06PM

Great the the new shocks fixed your axle tramp BTW.

I saw somewhere in a thread that it was sorted but can't find it to reply now

Ded_Zebra · 28-03-2017 09:19PM

So as I mentioned in the chat thread I have bought a Trabant. Actually myself and my dad went 50:50 on it.

I must start a project thread about it too

I put a 5l bottle of oil in the boot for scale. It really is a tiny car

I don't know much about these cars yet at all so if anyone has any brilliant information (like what all the switches do and mean

) I would be delighted to hear!

28-03-2017 09:22PM

May God have mercy on your soul DZ!

Ded_Zebra · 28-03-2017 09:31PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

May God have mercy on your soul DZ!

Hahaha

It's brilliant! Well it had a lot of brilliant intentions. It's actually in reasonably good condition even though it is rough looking. It appears to have minimal rust and a good wash I feel would benefit it.

The biggest problems are the damp interior and the lack of weather proofing. If also needs a good carb tune which I may look into this weekend

It is starting and driving though. Stops as it should and most of the electrics work!

Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

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