OSI wrote: » They're good fun. Just don't plan on doing Galway to Dublin in one and expect to be comfy.
Donnelly117 wrote: » Don't you have the same engine in the pug??? :P Mines on 85000 miles on the original chain, I know I'm pushing my luck at this stage so it's going in for a chain swap and to get an oil filter gasket changes this week as it happens!! I'm in two minds whether to get my inlet cleaned or suck it up and swicth to the LCI head from the 09 model to solve the problem instead of resetting the problem you know? Not sure how much this will set me back yet though...
Marcusm wrote: » I'm 6'5" and about 28 stone and regularly drive mine from London to Dublin and onwards to the wesht. I've driven Dublin to Mayo and back in the same day and driven back to London the following day. It's not a comfort issue.
Sobanek wrote: » Question: What is your opinion on those cars? 1. 2005 BMW 730d (facelift) 2. 2005 BMW 535d Touring 3. 2007 Volvo S80 2.5T SE LUX //edit: Considering getting one of those around March 730d will be a comfortable cruiser, but the 535d will be a nice little rocket. The S80 is the newest, but is the most expensive to run It was going to be a Porsche Boxster 2.5 or a BMW 330ci vert, but I can't get insured on either of those
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Ugh I need a break from the CAO offers thread. It's like a mad house over there. Wheels are due for arrival tomorrow, as are my side repeaters. Might be getting a new battery as well. And my fitted mats came Friday, must get a pic up!
toastedpickles wrote: » Why in the hell are you in the cao thread? apart from the obvious answer like Also yay for wheels! I might be getting my vacuum lines tomorrow, if i don't so help me god that shop is getting a mountain of abuse, already a week late
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Because I am extra nice and trying to keep the kids calm and reassure them as they wait until 6 for the offers! Not a hope I'm waiting with them :pac: Few trolls like to stir sh!t too..... Can't beat a load of new stuff coming
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Haven't paid much attention to the 900 thread lately, have you got the engine bay treated? Is the engine back in?
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Jaysus fair play man, you've a load of stuff done since I last seen it!
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Ahh yes that'd be a slight problem alright. Be nice to be re-assured that it won't fall to pieces whilst on the m50 or something :pac:
toastedpickles wrote: » Yeah i don't stick around! :pac: there's one serious spot on it that is really concerning me though, so i need to get it looked at and sorted out, basically the car could collapse from under its own weight Game over sorta thing y'know?
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Oh sh!t. Get any quote to sort it or anything?
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » Ah yes. Seems to be a bit to it after. Hope it doesn't end up costing you an arm and a leg!
Noccy_Mondy wrote: » 28 Stone :eek: What sort of animal are you!! :pac: Don't mean that in a bad way or anything.
OSI wrote: » Fair enough. I found the R53 to be a very harsh and noisy ride over long distance.
Ardennes1944 wrote: » I do got mine done 3 weeks ago, getting inlet valves walnut shell blasted next week and then remapped at the same time. How much were you quoted for the timing chain? Getting that many miles on the original is good going, definitely big cajones on you! :pac: I can give you the number of a Mini specialist who does all my work. He gets cars from the North and all. He can let you know what he recommends. Id imagine if you were holsding onto the car the upgraded head and PCVs would be better.
toastedpickles wrote: » Guy in mullingar wants 8/900 for it, but i know of a person who might do it for a bit less, with better results Here's the whole processhttp://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/saab-900-driveshaft-tunnel-repair.22345/
Marcusm wrote: » I've had two, the second one being a convertible. It's more comfortable/quiet doing 300 miles with the top down, counter intuitively. But on a physical comfort basis, I had no problem whatsoever which was the opposite of what I expected.
pred racer wrote: » For that price, it would be cheaper in the long run to buy your own welder.
toastedpickles wrote: » Yeah but would you trust me to do a welding job like that? I know i wouldnt :P
Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: » Get a practice car first, be grand.
toastedpickles wrote: » Hang on and I go down to my car tree there and pick one off :P Plus I've no space
