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| Author: | markg [ Tue Jun 28, 2022 17:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Nice, looks well tidy. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Tue Jun 28, 2022 17:52 ] |
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That's ace! I'm envious! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 29, 2022 22:07 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Where's @zardoz with the vinyl sticker design? £12 or gtfo |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 29, 2022 22:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Is that the lwb version or just the angle of the pic? Looks tidy! |
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| Author: | markg [ Wed Jun 29, 2022 23:00 ] |
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SWB that, the extra bit on a LWB is between the back of the sliding door and the back wheel. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Ah right. What’s the plan with it, Mali? Keeping as is or kitting out as a dedicated camper? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
It's a SWB. Keep as is for the time being and see how it goes, then consider options later |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Taking it from 140 to 170hp is tempting though |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:40 ] |
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And then a new intercooler for apparently another few. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:12 ] |
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Factor in a new clutch and flywheel too if adding more horses. Slippery slope! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:09 ] |
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You'll need the extra BHP to win more races though, which should net you more money to spend. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Van news! we're now used to backing it on to the drive. It does 40mpg fact fans, if you bang the cruise control on at 65mph. Also, found unexpected underseat storage! All in all, I am very pleased, and it is being loaded up with everything in the world for camping at Green Man this week. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:55 ] |
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Put a couple of ice blocks in there and use it as an extra cooler. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 13:16 ] |
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Put the kids in there |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 20:13 ] |
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Out on the scooter with a few other people today. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 21:08 ] |
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Did you go New Brighton? Loads passed my house! It was ace! |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 22:20 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Did you go New Brighton? Loads passed my house! It was ace! Nope, this was Birmingham to Stratford Upon Avon. It’s great fun being in a group that large and watching the reactions from bystanders. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:20 ] |
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That's a lot of people! Were you nervous riding in such a big group? |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:01 ] |
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Sir Taxalot wrote: That's a lot of people! Were you nervous riding in such a big group? No, it’s not too bad when you’ve done a few. There’s a lot to keep an eye out for, as you’ve got no idea how safe and sensible a rider everyone around you is, but going through the city it’s 30 and 40 mph limits which helps. There’s also people stopping unexpectedly on the vintage scooters as they stall, overheat or break down. Once you get to open roads people space out more and there’s more time to relax. I don’t know if anyone did a proper count but I’d estimate 250ish people there. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:52 ] |
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I bet the smell was incredible |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 18:09 ] |
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Can't beat the sweet smell of 250 middle aged men in extreme heat. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 18:20 ] |
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markg wrote: Can't beat the sweet smell of 250 middle aged men in extreme heat. I went straight home and had a shower! |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Mon Aug 15, 2022 18:21 ] |
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DavPaz wrote: I bet the smell was incredible When that many two stroke engines fire up, it’s noticeable. |
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| Author: | Malc [ Sat Aug 20, 2022 16:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Attachment: PXL_20220820_154013164~2.jpg After the shenanigans of the nay thread. We now own the above. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Aug 20, 2022 21:13 ] |
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That was quick! |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:06 ] |
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That was very quick.. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:20 ] |
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I assume the pressure of being away from home speeds up the process a bit |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Aug 23, 2022 15:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Donna's new whip, with bonus Tiny Terrorist photobomb Attachment: 20220823_144029.jpg
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Tue Aug 23, 2022 19:02 ] |
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Lovely |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Aug 23, 2022 19:23 ] |
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Very nice.. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
I drove past an entrance to a car park three times before plucking the courage to go under the barrier which was at six and a half feet high. It did 35mpg with all camping kit in it through the Welsh hills so that is acceptable. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
That MPG is not too bad |
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| Author: | markg [ Wed Aug 24, 2022 19:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
MaliA wrote: I drove past an entrance to a car park three times before plucking the courage to go under the barrier which was at six and a half feet high. It did 35mpg with all camping kit in it through the Welsh hills so that is acceptable. Yeah, I can't get under many. Pop top roof, big tyres and fairly high suspension. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Had an electric car (VW ID3) as a courtesy car yesterday. It was amazing: quiet and quick. Adaptive cruise.control and lane detection is wizardry. Took me ages to find how to turn Aircon off though, and no CD player. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
MaliA wrote: I drove past an entrance to a car park three times before plucking the courage to go under the barrier which was at six and a half feet high. It did 35mpg with all camping kit in it through the Welsh hills so that is acceptable. Not going over too many hills, and doing 60mph on the motorway, it did 39mpg with camping kit in it, so happy with that. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
MaliA wrote: Had an electric car (VW ID3) as a courtesy car yesterday. It was amazing: quiet and quick. Adaptive cruise.control and lane detection is wizardry. Took me ages to find how to turn Aircon off though, and no CD player. I don't think I have had a CD player in my last 3 cars. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
KovacsC wrote: MaliA wrote: Had an electric car (VW ID3) as a courtesy car yesterday. It was amazing: quiet and quick. Adaptive cruise.control and lane detection is wizardry. Took me ages to find how to turn Aircon off though, and no CD player. I don't think I have had a CD player in my last 3 cars. Get a playstation |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 14:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
I have one, it does not play CDs, ask @maliA |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 16:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
KovacsC wrote: I have one, it does not play CDs, ask @maliA He's never mentioned it before |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 20:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Trooper wrote: KovacsC wrote: I have one, it does not play CDs, ask @maliA He's never mentioned it before He's usually too busy drinking cider from a lemon |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 21:33 ] |
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Lemon |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 22:22 ] |
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Lemon |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 22:33 ] |
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Melon |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Wed Aug 31, 2022 22:59 ] |
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Trooper wrote: KovacsC wrote: I have one, it does not play CDs, ask @maliA He's never mentioned it before I don't think he wants to talk about it anymore |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Thu Sep 01, 2022 13:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
I think he's going to make it. Anyway, sold my M135i to a dealer this morning. They originally offered me £11,000 based on my photos and description for it but upon inspection knocked their valuation down to £9,750 -- I got them to agree to £10K. Seemed fair, given the number of things that the inspection highlighted (that they ran through with me in detail): - Chunk missing out of the front bumper (this was on my description, but I described it as a 'chip' as I didn't really know how else to describe it) - Rear bumper had had a smack that had pushed it all in and cracked the plastic and the paint, and unseated the glue from the diffuser bit that attaches to it. Think someone must have reversed into me in a car park at some point and not left a note, the pricks. - 3 of the 4 wheels noticeably buckled (that'll be the fucking potholes around here) - Diff making a weird whining noise in reverse - Roof rails rusting and bubbling - Side skirts need repainting, one of them was blue underneath so must have been added by a previous owner at some point and painted white - Centre caps on all wheels need to be replaced - Wheels were all scuffed from kerbing No way I'd have been able to sell that privately without listing the faults now that I knew them, too honest for my own good. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 16:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Car |
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| Author: | JBR [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 17:25 ] |
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Had to zoom in to check the TOTAL wasn't made out of Lego. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 18:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Handsome fella in the background there. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 18:11 ] |
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Brmmmm |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 18:11 ] |
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DavPaz wrote: Car The wheels are all so tiny. |
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