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ideal for an OAP ;) I like those; great little runabouts, and very cost effective too
Nice one, Geoff. Ideal for the traffic levels round your way. When are you fitting the sports kit and air horns? :D
Marco.
walpurgis
07-07-2016, 09:13
Nice one, Geoff. Ideal for the traffic levels round your way. When are you fitting the sports kit and air horns? :D
Marco.
That's the idea. There are places here that are damned difficult to find parking, not with this. Useful for cutting through traffic snarlups too and the 180mpg is handy.:)
walpurgis
14-07-2016, 20:39
Does anybody else hate 'cruise controls'? They just seem totally unnatural and unintuitive to me. I like to be in full control.
Had cruise on my Skoda. Took a little getting used to, but once you get there, its pretty good. I used it without switching it off to go over to Fife. slowed down and accelerated with the stick and never touched the brake once. Got good mpg as well
Ali Tait
14-07-2016, 21:06
Use mine all the time on the motorway.
walpurgis
17-07-2016, 22:27
Flippin' marvellous. On eBay, I order a screen for the bike from Germany. It arrives quickly, but has a small mounting part missing. The seller has good feedback, but after two days, has not replied to my message with photos showing what I need. Just sent another message, with my simple German translation this time. Might work. I can manage without the part. A cheap 'P' clip will do, but that's not the point. Probably punishing me over Brexit! :rolleyes:
Screw his good record then if you are not satisfied. It will annoy the "f" out of him
walpurgis
17-07-2016, 22:34
I have no qualms about leaving neg feedback as and when. Done it a few times. Only where there's a piss take rather than a mistake.
I have no qualms about leaving neg feedback as and when. Done it a few times. Only where there's a piss take rather than a mistake.
my point exactly. if he treasures it then he should play ball.. might just be a language thing but most German Businessmen can speak enough English
The Brabster's going into the garage today for a full performance remap, in conjunction with fitting a new Longlife stainless steel quad exhaust system, with 3.5 inch-wide tailpipes.
The brief is to create a nice 'growl' from the new exhaust system, noticeable mostly when accelerating hard, along with eking out maximum engine power/BHP. Should be fun! :cool:
Marco.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 10:01
I won't even ask the price of the exhaust Marco. But they ain't cheap!
Presumably the remap will be done after the exhaust is fitted. That's the best way.
I wont ask why you need 3 1/2" tailpipes. :eyebrows:
Should also sound like you want it.
HackneyRF
18-07-2016, 10:40
Well I said I'd get a bike. I thought I might go for something bigger, but instead I'm picking this little gem up tomorrow.
http://i67.tinypic.com/dnkho1.jpg
Honda Innova. Very tidy and just over 4000 miles. They run like a Swiss watch. Quicker than you's expect too. Had one before.
It'll only get used occasionally. I anticipate these going up in value soon.
That'll take you around the world Geoff, and do it all over again without missing a beat!
I won't even ask the price of the exhaust Marco. But they ain't cheap!
Presumably the remap will be done after the exhaust is fitted. That's the best way.
Yup, matey. No, not cheap, but as I don't spend much money on my hi-fi these days, I've got more to spend on the car :)
Marco.
I wont ask why you need 3 1/2" tailpipes. :eyebrows:
Well, you've got to make sure 'it' fits inside during those late night 'love-ins' in the garage.... :eyebrows:
Should also sound like you want it.
Yeah, defo. Should be wicked!
Marco.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 10:56
Enjoy it Marco.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 10:58
That'll take you around the world Geoff, and do it all over again without missing a beat!
Yeah. I know what they're like. I'll probably get slagged off for saying it, but I think they're one of the best bikes ever made. Only small I know, but outstanding at what they do.
It's just a bit of fun. I've got a few cars as well. :)
Cheers, Geoff. Also getting an oil change done, and trying out some new stuff, after a good engine flush: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-867-motul-300v-power-racing-5w-30-racing-engine-oil.aspx
I've fancied trying it for a while, and was waiting until the next oil change was due. Gets a good rep amongst enthusiasts using cars with high-performance engines. After the remap, I'm aimimg for around 320bhp :)
Btw, just out of curiosity, what's your reasoning for doing the exhaust first and the remap later?
Marco.
Bound to affect the remap i would think marco.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 11:11
Btw, just out of curiosity, what's your reasoning for doing the exhaust first and the remap later?
Marco.
Any changes to exhaust systems has an impact on the engine's behaviour, so the remap will be better set up for the car if done after.
Yeah, that was also my thinking, but just wondered if you had any 'detailed rationale', as it were, for doing so, over and above what you've said :)
In any case, the mechanic agrees!
Marco.
The exhaust system should end up looking almost identical to this, and sounding similar too (although perhaps not quite as noisy):
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:cool:
Marco.
Won't a performance on a diesel make it sound more like a tractor? :ner:
Ha - lol! No, because the guy doing the job is a specialist, and has fitted them before to many diesel cars, so he knows the kind of noise/sound that I'm looking for.
Yours sincerely,
Farmer Giles.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 13:34
Yeah, that was also my thinking, but just wondered if you had any 'detailed rationale', as it were, for doing so, over and above what you've said :)
In any case, the mechanic agrees!
Marco.
No. I don't Marco. I used to build and tune my own engines, along with all the associated fuelling and exhaust mods. All my tech books are long gone. But I've not forgotten the principles.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 13:36
Won't a performance on a diesel make it sound more like a tractor? :ner:
My car has a fairly loud exhaust and definitely sounds tractorish. I like it!
I drive long distances in my diesel car, and the last thing I want is a loud exhaust note.
It gets quite tiring.
I had a longlife exhaust fitted to a previous diesel car (306DTurbo) as it was cheaper than the mild steel versions I could buy from tyre/exhaust centres. Did not go for the "loud" option though. Having the Caterham on a side exit exhaust is enough.
I drive long distances in my diesel car, and the last thing I want is a loud exhaust note.
Nah, it won't be like that. The idea is that the 'exhaust note' will be heard mainly when the engine is revved hard or idling (in that instance a low-note 'burble'). I've asked him, if he has time, to record a video when he's happy with the install, and email it to me with the engine is being revved, which if he does, I'll post here for your delectation :)
Marco.
My car has a fairly loud exhaust and definitely sounds tractorish. I like it!
Guess it hides the noise of your botty-burps? :D
Marco.
No. I don't Marco. I used to build and tune my own engines, along with all the associated fuelling and exhaust mods. All my tech books are long gone. But I've not forgotten the principles.
No worries. It defo makes sense doing it that way. He's essentially been told to max-out the car's engine performance/BHP, as far as is possible, so it'll be interesting what that achieves (with the remap and new exhaust system) compared with how things are now with the Brabus D6 tuning chip :)
The old exhaust system was overall of a smaller diameter, had narrower tips, and he also mentioned something about there being dual-catalytic converters installed (instead of a DPF), so he's going to do something to take away/minimise that restriction (thus reducing turbo lag, etc), whilst keeping things within compliance.
I'm expecting the end result to be noticeably better, and if it is, the sale of the tuning box and existing exhaust system will pretty much pay for the work that's being done! I like win-wins :cool:
Marco.
Noisy toerags... Whats wrong with near silent propulsion?;)
Ha - some of us enjoy hearing our 'bitches whine'! :eyebrows: :D
Marco.
Seems that way :). It just gets on my nerves now. Old age i guess.
You can't beat the rather rhythmic thumping against of a nicely resonant hotel wall.... :bonk:
:eyebrows: :eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 16:16
Noisy toerags... Whats wrong with near silent propulsion?;)
Nah. Don't really fancy one of those electric bicycles. ;)
Nah. Don't really fancy one of those electric bicycles. ;)
I want an electric trike ..no chance of getting one though lol. Id fall off a 2 wheeler if i managed on which is unlikely.
Any changes to exhaust systems has an impact on the engine's behaviour, so the remap will be better set up for the car if done after.
Absolutely! Not entirely relevant, but the amount of people I've seen ditch the standard exhaust including the cats (petrol turbo cars) and not get it mapped immediately then wonder why the engine let go. A lot of standard mapped ECUs don't have wide enough parameters to cope and run lean as hell and there's only one thing going to happen in that situation :deceased:
walpurgis
18-07-2016, 16:48
Yeah. I tended to run lean on tuned engines back in the days of carbs, to get the top end revving out well and I burned out a few exhaust valves here and there. Mind you, it only took me an hour or so to change one. Nearly every change of exhaust manifold or silencers meant a retune. A mistake people make is to want big bore exhausts, often killing the performance, due to lost gas velocity.
Very true, although back pressure on (petrol) big turbo cars isn't overly desirable.
Also seeing people fitting bigger injectors was fairly amusing when not mapped. Lots of unburnt fuel, flames, bore wash then bang.
Lol... Daftees! That's why I leave such things to the experts!! :exactly:
Never understood the male obsession with having to be considered good at doing anything deemed as 'practical'. We all have our respective skill sets, so I say leave those more skilled than you in a particular area to get on with it :thumbsup:
Marco.
BRUTAL sounding, almost 'pant wetting' C63 AMG (same wheels as my car and, engine apart, pretty similar overall):
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:eek: :drool:
Marco.
alcarmichael
19-07-2016, 12:12
It does sound good. Is that the same exhaust you're having installed Marco?
That M5 sounded absolutely epic!
So apart from the engine and exhaust (which are the bits that make the noise together) it's the same car. :scratch:
I don't think that your V6(?) turbo diesel with sound like a v8 turbo petrol. If you want the V8 noise, you have to have a V8 first....
https://goo.gl/images/iCS0cu
https://goo.gl/images/sHMgcn
https://goo.gl/images/sHMgcn
:lol:
alcarmichael
19-07-2016, 12:54
Ahh, I've re read it and it makes sense now. Engine apart as in this car has a different engine.
It does sound good. Is that the same exhaust you're having installed Marco?
Pretty similar :)
Marco.
You just need a horn that plays a tune and your done.
The choice is always between 'Dixie' and 'La Cockaracha.' Prefer 'Dixie' myself.
So apart from the engine and exhaust (which are the bits that make the noise together) it's the same car. :scratch:
Yesh, the same only different! :D
Let's just say that car, engine aside, LOOKS almost identical.... Yes, of course a V8 petrol is going to sound different from a V6 diesel, but I've also heard big quad exhaust-equipped V6 diesels, and some of them sound almost as brutal, but with a somewhat 'deeper tone' ;)
Check this out (not a quad exhaust, but same size of pipes as the ones I'm having fitted, 3.5 ins):
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Marco.
Spot the difference....
QWAjhCEdNLQ
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/2kOWtF.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po2kOWtFj)
;) ;)
Marco.
One has "Max Power" style rear lights? (Apart from the obvious Brabus Vs AMG).
With the Brabus R6 chip, exhaust and wheels removed, what bits of the Brabus fitted parts are left?
One has "Max Power" style rear lights? (Apart from the obvious Brabus Vs AMG).
Indeed... But you can see where I'm coming from :)
With the Brabus R6 chip, exhaust and wheels removed, what bits of the Brabus fitted parts are left?
Lol.... Yes, it's becoming more 'Marco pimped', than Brabus, but that doesn't bother me, as I'm customising the car the way *I* want it - and it's fun to experiment!
However, there's still a shedload of Brabus bits remaining, mostly now within the car's interior, such as the bespoke Brabus steering wheel, brake and handbrake pedals and accelerator, gearstick, mats, interior blue-illuminated stainless steel door foot-plates, door-locking fobs, and a few other things.
The lowered sports suspension is also a Brabus addition, along with the body kit and LED illuminated under-panels, which shine five 'circles' of white light (per side) onto the road, when the doors are opened (looks quite cool at night) :cool:
The next addition will be a motorised tinted (panoramic) sun roof...
Marco.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/FO_zpspqgwf6sa.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/FO_zpspqgwf6sa.jpg.html)
I'm sure most of us remember these. I completely forgot i had it and probably worth a few quid.
Lol - you can still buy them now (through specialist retailers)! That's what I use in the Brabster :cool:
Marco.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/FO_zpspqgwf6sa.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/FO_zpspqgwf6sa.jpg.html)
I'm sure most of us remember these. I completely forgot i had it and probably worth a few quid.
They use them in those fancy cd enhancers, to sweeten the sound ;)
Lol - you can still buy them now (through specialist retailers)! That's what I use in the Brabster :cool:
Marco.
Where from Marco? I want to get another for a present for someone.
Maybe I should call Russ Andrews?
I got my (modern versions) from here, but note that they're currently sold out: http://www.maxcar1.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=134&products_id=3416&zenid=dfuh80e6dibej02kjl3cu4had3
Perhaps contact them and find out when they're expecting more in? :)
Marco.
Thanks, but I'd like to find a proper one ;)
It's just got to have that little pin that people used to keep for cleaning the washer jets.
Lol.... Prepare to pay about £50 then, for a NOS one on ebay! :eek:
Marco.
walpurgis
19-07-2016, 18:02
I used to buy my car air fresheners from Japan. Do some decent car goodies the Japs. These days, I buy a large, cheap bathroom air freshener and lay it in a tray under a front car seat. Smells OK and lasts ages.
Just found this, which is cool....
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That's fairly mentalist :eyebrows:
Marco.
sounded nicer than others
Noisy exhausts are fun for a while, but become tiresome.
The TVR Tamora I had a few years ago had a TVR Power exhaust. It sounded like the car below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN7wyp16EJ8&sns=em
A bit too 'spitty' for me... Couldn't be doing with that, or the constant 'drone'.
The idea with mine is that the noise 'disappears' during normal running on dual carriageways/motorways, etc, and is only really noticeable when starting off and/or accelerating hard :)
Marco.
alcarmichael
20-07-2016, 10:11
That TVR has a lovely deep growl.
Agree though that an exhaust with a drone can become irritating. I'm happy with mine, almost as quiet as standard when cruising but sounds sweet under acceleration. I don't have any vid/sound clips to share, I may have to rectify this.
alcarmichael
20-07-2016, 10:19
I do have a couple of pictures which show off the work of art which is the Kline exhaust. Shame it has to be covered by the bumper.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_29.jpeg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_29.jpeg.html)
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png.html)
I'm happy with mine, almost as quiet as standard when cruising but sounds sweet under acceleration. I don't have any vid/sound clips to share, I may have to rectify this.
Nice one, Alex. That's exactly the result I'm looking forward to with mine :)
Marco.
I do have a couple of pictures which show off the work of art which is the Kline exhaust. Shame it has to be covered by the bumper.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_29.jpeg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_29.jpeg.html)
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.png.html)
Lovely! Which car was it put on? :)
Marco.
alcarmichael
20-07-2016, 10:32
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg.html)
911 Turbo with around 500bhp :D
Nice one :thumbsup:
Do you drive it as your main car or have something else for 'daily duties'? :)
Marco.
alcarmichael
20-07-2016, 11:25
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/alcarmichael/Mobile%20Uploads/image_30.jpeg (http://s437.photobucket.com/user/alcarmichael/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_30.jpeg.html)
Other car is a wagon I use for daily commuting, fishing trips and even a trip to Saint Tropez; would love to have been able to take the Porsche there as there were some fantastic scenic roads but the womans luggage allowance made it impossible.
Just tell her to take less stuff! ;)
I must admit when we take the car abroad, we travel as lightly as possible, as the more room there is for us, the more comfortable the journey there will be, plus the more stuff (wine and food) we'll be able to bring back to enjoy at home, which is our main reason for making the trip in the first place - and why (along with the freedom having a car gives) I hate using planes.... :)
It's also why the Brabster was bought to fulfil two main purposes: a comfortable, reasonably spacious and economic car to drive long distances in, especially abroad, and also one that's fast enough to have some damn good FUN in when the opportunity arises!! :D
The Porschey looks fab from the back, btw! :cool:
Marco.
alcarmichael
20-07-2016, 12:09
Thank you. Yeah I think the behind is one of, if not the best angles, which is lucky as that's the angle most people get to see most often. :lol:
I think it looks even better from lower down and more directly behind with the rear wings protruding much wider than the cabin.
http://youtu.be/0Mlp8yEGn7Q
Watch this video for a giggle. I'm not saying it's what I want to have (especially that hideous blue wrap), but for me it epitomises what FUN driving is all about:
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Life's too short to drive boring cars, so feed yourself some adrenalin! :eyebrows: :D
Marco.
alcarmichael
21-07-2016, 16:46
Sorry, I couldn't watch it all, I quickly got bored.
For me fun driving is nice windy roads, or even better some track action. I haven't yet dare take the Porsche on the track though; it's too quick and too expensive (for me) to risk it.
I'd love a little cheap and cheerful track car such as an old MX5 just to play around in. In my opinion anyone would have far more fun with this than driving fast in a straight line in a big powerful automatic saloon.
Yeah, I know what you mean about getting bored...
For me it's just good to see some people having a bit of FUN, driving a fast car (on a nice, empty road), which puts a SMILE on their faces, rather than the opposite, and that happens so often here in the UK, with folk trundling around in boring nondescript, homogenised boxes on crowded roads, with no PASSION for driving whatsoever, and almost no SENSE OF FUN...
Do you know what I mean? :)
Too many folk here buy cars out of necessity, and have no real love of driving - and I like seeing evidence of the opposite! :exactly:
Marco.
alcarmichael
21-07-2016, 19:05
Oh I couldn't agree with you more there. It has always boggled my mind why anyone would go out and buy a brand new Mondeo/Vectra etc for £20k when there are so many 'fun' cars to choose from.
I think it just depends on how your brain is 'wired' :)
A good example is your nice BMW estate car, which one could argue is 'all I'd need' (or something like it) for food and wine buying trips abroad - loads of space and a nice comfortable ride.... However, I just need to have that extra 'fun factor', which the Brabster brings to the party, and the 'poke' on tap, to take advantage of on those lovely straight French roads! :eyebrows:
Marco.
It's the twisty bits where the most fun can be found. ;)
I know, and agree... However, those huge straight roads, which often seem to go on forever into the horizon, are also a hoot - as long as you watch out for the speed traps! ;)
Marco.
If you are caught at or above 30 km/h over the limit and they will confiscate your license.
Not so much fun when you know this.
Yeah, you need to be careful, especially going through villages, where it is strictly 50km/h, but the open, super-smooth and largely empty roads one finds in rural France, are still simply a joy to drive on :)
Marco.
I live near lots of the roads you describe, and can often be seen with a large grin on my face.
I have a few routes, depending on how much time I have available.
I live near lots of the roads you describe, and can often be seen with a large grin on my face.
One hand on the wheel, and the other 'down below', eh? :D
Marco.
Done just under 400 miles yesterday from Disneyland Paris to the coast in Vendee. Great to cover long distances at a good speed. The 3 lane toll roads are great but 40 euro each way!
Kudos to the new Skoda Superb, we hadn't an ache or pain between the 4 of us and we got 53 mpg despite cruising at 90mph the whole way where possible.
Adaptive cruise control was excellent and the sat nav rerouted us twice to avoid traffic jam and road closure which helped.
One hand on the wheel, and the other 'down below', eh? :D
Marco.
Both hands on the wheel when driving in a spirited fashion.
You can't afford not to in a 7.
walpurgis
23-07-2016, 20:17
Just been watching this:
Extreme Machines | Episode 03 Season 01| The Landspeed Record - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKhodSH2lc
A history of the land speed record. Was shown on TV a while back, but well worth another look. I really enjoyed it. Especially with the sound up and using full screen.
Having suffered way too many annoying scrapes and dents with previous cars in London I now do without whilst one of these (apologies for the promo shot, never bothered taking any) resides in an climate controlled garage in what used to be the family home, now mine , in the Lake District. Only managed to take her out for a spin on a handfull of occasions thus far.
2015 Carrera S PDK
https://s6.postimg.org/b0uzdg08h/image.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/md7kv88x9/)upload gif from url (https://postimage.org/)
Lovely jubby, Roger - that is one nice set of wheels! :respect:
The Brabster's going like a bomb now, since its remap and new performance quad exhaust system - quite amazing what Kevin (my mechanic) has gotten out of the engine, in terms of torque and power curves :eek:
Full report with pics, later! :cool:
Marco.
Quad exhaust? So you have 1.5 cylinders per pipe?
Or do you mean a twin exhaust split into quad tail pipes?
Hmm... having my wheels refurbished having accumulated a sufficient helping of scrapes. What do you think of these options for a white e63?
Original titanium gray
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8531/28522538712_d99162a9df_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ksrt3Q)The cleanest my car ever has been, or ever will be! (https://flic.kr/p/Ksrt3Q) by alexmastersuk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14548229@N07/), on Flickr
Or black with diamond cut rims?
http://benzblogger.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/29155720/2014-E63-black-10-spoke-wheel-code-752.jpg
Defo the latter! :)
Marco.
Quad exhaust? So you have 1.5 cylinders per pipe?
Or do you mean a twin exhaust split into quad tail pipes?
Almost certainly the latter :)
Marco.
Defo the latter! :)
Marco.
Yes, I think so too. It's already quite subtly agressive, and the black wheels will work well with the black roof, mirrors and spoilers. Ws also considering whether a dark red wheel rim might look good.. hmm. Need to look at some colour charts
Defo the latter! :)
Marco.
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Mavic wheels rule :) (wrong thread ???, sorry)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c0z7pcam9gv01yc/DSCF9530.jpg?raw=1
Yes, for here you need something with an engine ;)
Marco.
walpurgis
30-07-2016, 10:22
Yes, for here you need something with an engine ;)
Marco.
Oh, I don't know? These work well.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2s1omdh.jpg
Very popular in Romania too.
spendorman
30-07-2016, 10:26
Yes, for here you need something with an engine ;)
Marco.
Pretty well excludes my car then, around 70 BHP with classic wooden pistons!
https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/571/22845536516_f688287547_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ANMm5C)340gl (https://flic.kr/p/ANMm5C) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr
walpurgis
30-07-2016, 10:55
Not seen one of those on the road for a long time.
spendorman
30-07-2016, 11:26
It was on the drive when you visited here a while back. Tis the best car I've ever had, ugly as sin, very comfortable, cheap to run, loads of room. Around 200,000 Miles, all mechanicals original. Just passed the MOT again. Last year comprehensive insurance was £135 for 12 months. Classic car insurance.
walpurgis
30-07-2016, 11:27
Here's my current stable :).
Peugeot Partner 2.0 HDi, very handy motor. Bags of room, drives great!
http://i64.tinypic.com/295zcr9.jpg
Vauxhall Agila 1.0, another useful motor. An absolute hoot to drive, feels and sounds like a 2CV.
http://i63.tinypic.com/29b12l3.jpg
Suzuki Alto SX 1.0. Bought new. Smooth, quiet and surprisingly quick, good handling too. Up for sale at the moment, I may change my mind, It's mint with 9k miles.
http://i64.tinypic.com/riuesi.jpg
All three are low mileage and in perfect order. One has to go though. Three is too many!
Yes, I know the hedge needs a trim. Doing it today if it stays dry! :D
Quite pleased how they came out - Black powder coat with diamond cut rim. £300 for four, which is a good price considering there was some straightening to do on two wheels. Difficult to photograph though!
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8217/28774191582_62fff0fd36_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KQFfFq)Looks good on white car with black panoramic roof and carbon bits (https://flic.kr/p/KQFfFq) by alexmastersuk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14548229@N07/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8798/28803474881_25c80ff5c7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KTgkzT)New powder coated wheels with diamond-cut lip (https://flic.kr/p/KTgkzT) by alexmastersuk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14548229@N07/), on Flickr
Suits the car, Alex - nice one :thumbsup:
Marco.
walpurgis
22-08-2016, 20:05
Loony biker bombing through traffic. It'll make you wince!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SetgRrdJiGs
Looks pretty tame compared to parts of this -
http://youtu.be/YTdStgg0x8w
walpurgis
22-08-2016, 20:30
Yes. I've seen Ghost Rider before. Apparently the rumours of his demise are unfounded. :)
Ninanina
22-08-2016, 20:38
Loony biker bombing through traffic. It'll make you wince!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SetgRrdJiGs
This is the reason I sold my fast Honda a few years ago because it made you do really crazy stuff for some reason... :doh::doh::eek:
walpurgis
22-08-2016, 20:40
For those who didn't see it. A few weeks ago, I posted this here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVX1PWqz14k
Watch the speedo!
walpurgis
22-08-2016, 20:47
This is the reason I sold my fast Honda a few years ago because it made you do really crazy stuff for some reason... :doh::doh::eek:
I reckon you sold it 'cos you couldn't get yer little tooties on the deck Bev! ;)
Ninanina
22-08-2016, 21:58
I reckon you sold it 'cos you couldn't get yer little tooties on the deck Bev! ;)
:rfl::rfl::rfl:
That is so true Geoff cos I'm a real short-arse, however on that particular bike I had the seat cut down so I could just about touch the floor :D
Stryder5
23-08-2016, 07:47
Built by my own fair hands, every nut, bolt and washer, not forgetting 1200 or more rivets.
200 bhp, 600 kg
Neat. A ford corsair it aint :)
Guys, as previously discussed a while back, I've changed the old Brabus quad exhaust system for a bespoke-designed one from Longlife. See pics below.
This is a 'straight through' design (no back-box), with high-performance manifold and intake components, designed to maximise air-flow and significantly increase bhp:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/aXx9Qn.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plaXx9Qnj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/OsG1hq.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poOsG1hqj)
Apologies for the rather disturbing reflections of daftee-moi taking the pics in my dressing gown and slippers! :D
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/2i9SjD.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl2i9SjDj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/30O7dX.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl30O7dXj)
Before, as the car used to be, fitted with the Brabus exhaust system. You can see how much more the tailpipes protruded from the rear bumper, which for me just didn't look right (they were also the wrong shape):
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/pajrV5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/popajrV5j)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/zZ9Kg3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnzZ9Kg3j)
I'm sure you'll agree that the new (wider) tailpipes look much neater and just suit the car more. The increase in performance, from the new quad exhaust alone, including the upgrades to the intake system (and the nice 'growl' the engine makes now), is pretty amazing and rather more than I'd hoped for! :eek:
All in all, I'm very happy with the results :cool:
Marco.
Audio Al
25-08-2016, 11:21
Are the windows legal ? look very dark or are you going for the bad boy Marco look :lol:
Do you need peddle extensions ? :ner:
You could at least have put some pants on :stalks:
;). Nice double tube
Lol... Did Percy poke you in the eye? :eyebrows:
Cheers, matey. Really pleased with the way the car looks now (and sounds), and above all, DRIVES! :hotrod:
Just need to get it enhancement detailed (see here: http://www.clbcarcare.co.uk/enhancement-detail-164-c.asp), which will be happening this week, and I'm done!
Marco.
Back from Silverstone today after a fantastic MotoGP.
There was a Barry sheene tribute display with some bikes that i’m sure a few of you will remember from way back then.
I took a few (not very good pics) to rekindle the memories of the era…
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/5_zpspdmqrbku.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/5_zpspdmqrbku.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/6_zpsc8znecjw.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/6_zpsc8znecjw.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/4_zpsctcmtton.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/4_zpsctcmtton.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/3_zpskqkp2yug.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/3_zpskqkp2yug.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/2_zpsklhbeqec.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/2_zpsklhbeqec.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/1_zpsihdcocoz.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/1_zpsihdcocoz.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/7_zpscxdhzxcr.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/7_zpscxdhzxcr.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/8_zps08m7pqcl.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/8_zps08m7pqcl.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/9_zpssroth9bs.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/9_zpssroth9bs.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/10_zpsp2py1erk.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/10_zpsp2py1erk.jpg.html)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/micared/11_zps0ssxysmy.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/micared/media/11_zps0ssxysmy.jpg.html)
walpurgis
05-09-2016, 16:11
Sounds like a fun day. Shame we don't see big two strokes any more.
spendorman
05-09-2016, 16:20
Sounds like a fun day. Shame we don't see big two strokes any more.
Does my two stroke Flymo count!
I gave my tiny 1972 Kawasaki GA2A90 (90cc) two stroke to a friend many years ago, it's still immaculate, probably a collectors item now.
Shame we don't see big two strokes any more.
It is a shame :(
That said, they were a bit lively to say the least. I rode a tuned RGV500 many moons ago and it scared the life out of me :mental:
The "Unrideables" series is well worth a watch if anyone thinks "it's just a 500, how hard can it be to ride".
https://vimeo.com/111291023
walpurgis
05-09-2016, 17:17
I had a Kawasaki KE90 trail bike about fifteen years ago. Fun little thing it was.
walpurgis
05-09-2016, 17:19
I rode a tuned RGV500 many moons ago and it scared the life out of me :mental:
I had to make do with a modded Kwaka H1.
Hi Jon (Justion),
You have a PM. Please reply at your earliest convenience. Ta!
Marco.
Ninanina
05-09-2016, 20:00
All this bike talk makes me think I should get another one... :doh:
I quite fancy a 535 Virago... I know I can get my feet down on that one ..:eek:
walpurgis
05-09-2016, 20:05
All this bike talk makes me think I should get another one... :doh:
Where's your Honda Bev?
Ninanina
05-09-2016, 20:21
Where's your Honda Bev?
The Rebel was sold Geoff.. :doh:
walpurgis
20-09-2016, 20:11
A bit of a strange one.
My Peugeot Partner 2.0 HDi broke down last week and had to be towed home. Luckily I was only four miles away. The RAC guy said he thought it was the injector pump and I could see what he meant. There was fuel up to the pump, but no further. The car started up briefly on a squirt of 'Easy Start', but would not even fire without.
I asked the local car repair guy (based 50 yards from me) to take a look . He wasn't free until today and managed to take a look at it this morning. After trying all sorts of methods, including firing up on 'East Start' again, he plugged a diagnostic device in, checked readings and said "have you got another key". I had and fetched it. Tried to start the car and it fired up straight away.
Seems the key I'd been using had lost or corrupted its memory. Never heard of that before. Weird! Everything else like the starter motor, windows and central locking worked OK with the suspect key and the battery in it is only six months old.
Anyway. I got off lightly, the mechanic didn't charge me (I know him well). I had visions of a bill for hundreds of pounds. Now oddly, the bad key is working again. Maybe it reset itself after the car was started? Blowed if I know.
Fooking modern technology, eh? Bring back the days when keys were keys! ;)
Marco.
Could have lost sync... watch it doesnt happen again,.. the re is a transponder in there that could be going down. youd then need a new key made.
walpurgis
20-09-2016, 20:25
Damn right Marco. :)
A tidy MGB GT would do me. All simple low tech that I can sort myself (apart from rebuilding the tricky overdrive unit :)).
walpurgis
20-09-2016, 20:28
Could have lost sync... watch it doesnt happen again,.. the re is a transponder in there that could be going down. youd then need a new key made.
It is a newish key Grant. Cost me £60 when I had it made at the time I bought the car six months ago. If I can find the receipt, I'll be taking it back for a once over.
I'd keep both keys on me for a while just in case. Might have been a dodgy one; sure he will replace it.
spendorman
20-09-2016, 20:54
Fooking modern technology, eh? Bring back the days when keys were keys! ;)
Marco.
Recently bought a new key for my 1989 Volvo 340, was disgusted, cost me £6, what a rip off! That's nearly as much as the car is worth!
walpurgis
20-09-2016, 20:59
That's nearly as much as the car is worth!
You could be right! ;)
The dust in my ashtray is worth more :eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
21-09-2016, 20:40
New Bentley Bentayga SUV.
It's an ugly bugger. Looks like they went to Chrysler or Ssangyong for styling advice.
http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/bentayga.html
spendorman
21-09-2016, 20:43
New Bentley Bentayga SUV.
It's an ugly bugger. Looks like they went to Chrysler or Ssangyong for styling advice.
http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/bentayga.html
I prefer my Rolls Canardly
Very American. Guess that and far east is where 99% will end up as well.
New Bentley Bentayga SUV.
It's an ugly bugger. Looks like they went to Chrysler or Ssangyong for styling advice.
http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/bentayga.html
SUVs do nothing for me, as I like to be low-down on the road (to experience a greater sense of speed), not high up.
Unless you need an off-roader or four-wheel drive for practical reasons, I simply don't see their point - and if I did need that, I'd buy something tried and tested, such as a Landie or Range Rover, not that blinged-up pretentious monstrosity!
Marco.
They've ruined the styling of Range Rovers too. You'd have to get an older one unless you want something that looks like it has had a pallet load of bricks dropped on the rear roof section.
If I was going to get a 4x4 in the 'money to burn' bracket I'd go for the Porshe Cayenne.
Brother still has his land rover, although now the horse has died, he may well offload it. Fab offroad workhorse but they are expensive to run
spendorman
22-09-2016, 13:46
Brother still has his land rover, although now the horse has died, he may well offload it. Fab offroad workhorse but they are expensive to run
If he's not already got classic car insurance, that may be worth looking at. I have just re-insured my 1989 Volvo 340, £121 per year, comprehensive, limited mileage, including breakdown recovery.
Not sure who he insures with. Its a relatively new one.. well its probably 8 years old now but looks like new as he looks after his motors.. road tax is 450 alone.. a new st of tyres are a mortgage lol. They are down to 2 cars now so if it goes they will get something more usable to replace it. Hes got a tractor and grass cutter plus tools for tractor etc. He has a small holding and a load fo stables and a all weather riding area. But his wife is getting that riding and looking after a horse is getting too much. He still has his sheep though.
walpurgis
22-09-2016, 14:28
He still has his sheep though.
Not a mate of Marco's is he? :D
Firebottle
22-09-2016, 17:17
Nice prawn salad Geoff, yum :)
walpurgis
22-09-2016, 17:54
Nice prawn salad Geoff, yum :)
Cake now! :D
Not a mate of Marco's is he? :D
Oi - anyone would think that I'm kinky! :eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
23-09-2016, 11:15
Could have lost sync... watch it doesnt happen again,.. the re is a transponder in there that could be going down. youd then need a new key made.
Popped into the locksmith this morning and they checked the dodgy key they'd sold me. The transponder had failed. They replaced it and apologised for the inconvenience I'd had, so I can't really grumble. The guy said failures are very rare. I've certainly never had one before. I'll be carrying both keys for a while though (not on the same keyring).
Great they got to bottom of it quickly. Saves future problems Geoff.. always good when you get no quibble replacement... name and praise
walpurgis
23-09-2016, 11:32
Great they got to bottom of it quickly. Saves future problems Geoff.. always good when you get no quibble replacement... name and praise
Well, if anybody is interested. The company is Greenford Security: http://www.greenfordsecurity.co.uk/
They do a massive range of security products including some pretty specialised stuff. I've used them for many years.
walpurgis
26-09-2016, 08:45
LIDL are offering a very good tyre inflator on 2nd October as one of their 'specials'. It will only be available in limited quantities for a short period.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=37564
I have one of these, bought last time they were offered and it's a great bit of kit. It's the best tyre inflator I've used. Really good quality.
Tried to get one last time they were in but sold out... would go this morning but waiting on a pickup :doh:
Also they have those chargers in again..i can recommend those.they are superb bits of kit...one of my best buys.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=37560&ar=11
walpurgis
26-09-2016, 10:15
2nd October Grant, for the tyre pump. Won't be in stock until then.
spendorman
26-09-2016, 10:16
Tried to get one last time they were in but sold out... would go this morning but waiting on a pickup :doh:
Also they have those chargers in again..i can recommend those.they are superb bits of kit...one of my best buys.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=37560&ar=11
Yes, good chargers, I bought one a couple of years ago. Only trouble with these I believe, and common to a lot of intelligent chargers, is that they won't charge a completely flat battery.
I have a conventional charger bought from Lidl when they first started in this country, that will charge completely flat batteries.
2nd October Grant, for the tyre pump. Won't be in stock until then.
Ah, good..i will put it in the callander:)
Yes, good chargers, I bought one a couple of years ago. Only trouble with these I believe, and common to a lot of intelligent chargers, is that they won't charge a completely flat battery.
I have a conventional charger bought from Lidl when they first started in this country, that will charge completely flat batteries.
Ive got an old one for that too. Its older than lidl too lol....but yes its a very good charger and tops up my battery well, as i do lots of stop start with lots of electrics being used but not getting charged as i dont go far so it gets charged a lot. Battery is a bit smaller than ideal too. Does the job though. I did about 2000 miles last year lol
spendorman
26-09-2016, 10:38
2000 miles, wow, so much! I did far less. In fact, when I settle some stuff, I may get rid of the car.
I also have a very old conventional charger, bought in Woolworths over 45 years ago, think it was made by Belling, would have to check.
Also have a Woolworths electric tyre pump / flashlight, bought about 40 years ago.
Both the above still work fine.
walpurgis
26-09-2016, 10:56
My usual battery charger was bought new in about 1973. I have a sixties one too. Both are good reliable bits of kit. They even have a 6v setting :).
(there's a little trickle charger knocking about here somewhere. If I can find it, I may connect it to the bike battery periodically over the winter)
Got an old charger somewhere but don't remember last time I had to use it and I don't do that many miles?
Its a big engine to start and everything is electric so uses juice. If i could afford a big battery i would have it but they are really expensive. And a top up now and then is no major thing .car is parked right next to back door or one of sheds that all have power.
spendorman
26-09-2016, 11:37
I like Bosch car batteries, bought mine from Costco in the past, good prices, not sure if they still stock them. The Bosch battery in my Volvo is about 13 years old, still working.
A better make would be an idea lol mine are probably not the best. But its motoring on cheap as i only go to shops in it or hospital
Its a big engine to start and everything is electric so uses juice. If i could afford a big battery i would have it but they are really expensive. And a top up now and then is no major thing .car is parked right next to back door or one of sheds that all have power.
I thought that with your arse, the car'd be able to go on fart gas! :eyebrows:
I only ever use genuine Mercedes parts for my car, fitted by my chosen specialist (not a Merc dealership).
Marco.
I use what i can afford. If fart juice worked it would be used.:)
Lol - it would be great... You could build a commode into the driver's seat, utilising jobbies and 'pump power' to propel you along! :D
Marco.
I,d make a million... what real man wouldnt want one?
Got one of these coming ....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160926/9202514da9cd7e99de9550fff9303b95.jpg
Lurvely.... Looks nice 'n' slippy, too :eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
27-09-2016, 14:18
They say things come in three's. I've just had the breakdown in my Peugeot. The tumble dryer packed up last week and I had to buy another. Now, I take the Vauxhall for a drive this morning and find none of the instruments work. Bugger!!
There's power at the instrument panel 'cos the warning lights etc. work. I had a flat battery the other day. I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it? Anyway, the friendly repair shop by me is going to have a look and do the MOT too as it's due.
Blown a trip or fuse maybe when mucking about with battery.
walpurgis
27-09-2016, 14:56
Blown a trip or fuse maybe when mucking about with battery.
Fuses in the fuse box are OK. Unless there's another tucked away under the dash. Might be a microprocessor somewhere that needs resetting.
walpurgis
29-09-2016, 10:22
In case anybody is wondering what the avatars are about. They are Bonneville Salt Flats land speed record attempt vehicles. Various categories obviously.
The favourite being Speed Demon which took the record for wheel driven piston engined cars in 2012 at 439mph. They say 'if something looks right, it is right' and this really looks right. It is a beautiful machine. Sounds amazing too.
Here's the video if anybody is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoriCmQD5zY
walpurgis
05-10-2016, 09:13
They say things come in three's. I've just had the breakdown in my Peugeot. The tumble dryer packed up last week and I had to buy another. Now, I take the Vauxhall for a drive this morning and find none of the instruments work. Bugger!!
There's power at the instrument panel 'cos the warning lights etc. work. I had a flat battery the other day. I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it? Anyway, the friendly repair shop by me is going to have a look and do the MOT too as it's due.
I got off lightly with this.
The workshop took the dash apart and found a bad connection. The instruments are functioning OK again. The bill was £110 including the MOT. I had visions of a rebuilt instrument cluster being needed at a cost of hundreds of pounds.
Just a heads up for you guys who like to play around with performance fuels for your car, the new ones from BP (with ACTIVE cleaning technology) are rather good! Apparently, these fuels are all-new and different from those in the previous Ultimate range.
I've been using the diesel version in the Brabster for the last few weeks, and am definitely getting improved economy (clearly indicated by the car's trip computer) and increased performance, in terms of quicker acceleration and overall smoother running - highly recommended! :cool:
Details here, and also where your nearest garage is: http://www.bp.com/en_gb/on-the-road/united-kingdom/products-and-services/fuels/bp-ultimate-diesel-with-active-technology.html
Marco.
Having some MTEC, drilled and grooved disc brakes (in plain 'silver' finish), fitted to the Brabster. See here and scroll down: http://www.mtecbrakes.com/
These will not only look fab, behind the black alloys, together with the bright-red callipers, and provide more secure braking, but are also 30% lighter than my current discs, thus reducing sprung weight and rotational mass on the wheels accordingly, which should further improve acceleration and fuel economy.
That was certainly the case when I moved from using standard alloy wheels to lightweight performance ones, from Mandrus. The cumulative effect of all these little tweaks defo adds up! :)
Also, my mechanic noticed that some of the polyurethane bushes, forming part of the Brabus sports suspension, were worn, which I could feel through the back end of the car when braking hard, so those will also be getting replaced with ones from Powerflex, thus maintaining the 'grip' and maximum road-holding potential of the car, especially when throwing it around tight corners at speed...
All good fun! I'll post some pics when the new discs have been fitted :cool:
Marco.
Got holes in mine. I also got told I have 50% disk wear and I really didn't like the replacement quote. Not cheap. By any means. Should take a while before these are done, though.
Drilled discs are always best for performance cars, plus they look so much better when paired with nice 'open frame' alloys :)
The price of any Porsche parts is always silly, so you have my sympathies, but with a fast car, don't skimp on brakes!
Marco.
walpurgis
17-10-2016, 21:02
Got new discs put on my car when I bought it a few months ago. Nice unblemished solid ones. Cost me over £35 a pair!
Lol - did you ask if you could pay it up? :D
Here's a wee vid of discs similar to what I'll be getting:
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Also got Mintex pads on mine.
Key advantages/differences between drilled and slotted discs/rotors and standard ones:
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Marco.
Was out for a run today, and popped into Halfords for a looksee. They had this on sale
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7138Lja6kkL._SL1500_.jpg
Its a piece of work this thing. Tests everything and even saves all the car and radio settings in case you have to disconnect the battery. also does specific tickle maintenance charge. Heavy and rubber cover so wont slip easily. Just the ticket for my motor. I have a pretty decent one but this makes it look like a pile of puke :eyebrows: PS... dont tell the other charger i said that ;)
walpurgis
25-10-2016, 20:38
I like 'Ring' products. They are decent quality.
Ninanina
25-10-2016, 21:06
I like 'Ring' products. They are decent quality.
We have a Ring Digital Tyre Inflator/compressor thingy and it's great..:)
They are a good buy at moment considering. not cheap but getting on for half what they were. Yes Ring always made good stuff.
walpurgis
27-10-2016, 09:19
What a palaver. Just spent an hour on the phone getting my debit card and Barclaycard accounts checked. I tried to tax my car online last night and DVLA declined payment on first the debit card and then the credit card. All OK now, but nobody can tell me why this happened. Seems to me DVLA had me flagged for some mysterious reason.
walpurgis
06-11-2016, 23:54
What an idiot. Is he still alive?
Biker not fit to be on the road. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQlZshC5Gn8
Going too fast anyway. Hopeless judgement. Clipping white lines when cornering. All over the place. Tailgating. Overtaking on blind bends. And so on. He won't live long!
It was on a dual carriageway, so overtaking on blind bends is perfectly acceptable. There should be nothing coming the other way.
Going too fast anyway. Hopeless judgement. Clipping white lines when cornering. All over the place. Tailgating. Overtaking on blind bends. And so on. He won't live long!
It's a dual carriageway!
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walpurgis
07-11-2016, 10:45
It's a dual carriageway!
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Yes. I know. It may be legal, But having ridden bikes most of my life and not exactly hanging about doing so, there's no way I'm going to hurl myself round a blind bend at speed. You don't know when you'll come across a tail back, accident or broken down truck, etc., blocking the road. Trying to stop a bike from eighty or ninety miles an hour in a panic is no fun.
It didn't look that fast or dangerous to me really, but then I didn't watch it all the way through. The blind corners must be further in than I got.
walpurgis
09-12-2016, 22:47
Aston Martin to revive and update sixties DB4 GT. That's gonna cost a bob or two!!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/97987/classic-aston-martin-db4-gt-to-be-reborn-with-25-new-continuation-cars-planned
walpurgis
13-12-2016, 11:03
I fancy a bigger bike in my vehicle collection. This Suzuki GS500 may do. It's a bit overpriced, but it's a very tidy example with only 11k miles on.
http://i63.tinypic.com/4si1yo.png
Not the ultimate sports tool by any means, but quick enough for me and has nice light handling. Dead easy to maintain too.
It'll cruise at any speed up to 100mph, hit sixty in under 6 seconds and return about 75mpg.
Had one before, so I know what they're like. The previous one had a fairing.
Here's a photo.
http://i64.tinypic.com/wcbz0i.jpg
Audio Al
13-12-2016, 11:20
This Suzuki GS500 may do
Come on Geoff really ( This Suzuki GS500 may do ) a bigger bike is something like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eys0X6UjT4
walpurgis
13-12-2016, 11:30
Some company in the states was building bikes with 8 litre Dodge Viper engines, but the GS500 will do me just fine.
I don't want silly fast or big. I do want air cooled engine, easy maintenance, lowish weight, reasonably low seat and easy handling.
As long as I can leave four wheeled stuff behind, chuck it around bends confidently and cruise at say 80/85 mph, I'll be happy.
I'll likely only be doing about 1000 miles a year on it if I do buy it (got two cars and a small bike to use already).
Youve already got 2 ffs. Is this a midlife crisis?:D
walpurgis
13-12-2016, 11:37
Youve already got 2 ffs. Is this a midlife crisis?:D
No. Second childhood mate :D.
I've had bikes most of my adult life. No reason to stop now.
Just tried the diesel version of this in the Brabster:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/aRoznj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaRoznjj)
Details: http://torcoracefuel.net/pro-accelerator-info.html Diesel version here: http://www.nimbusmotorsport.com/ProdShop2.asp?id=9617
Adding half a bottle to a tank, which was three quarters full of my usual Shell V-Power Nitro+ diesel, I took the car onto the local dual carriageway, and on the entrance slip-road, which is a long straight incline, about 500M long, I accelerated hard and instantly noticed more 'shove', low-down in the rev range, and eagerness for the engine to pull harder. Acceleration seemed quicker and also more effortless.
Great fun... Driving further onto the dual carriageway, and putting my foot down on the straight and largely empty road in front of me, resulted in reaching the legal speed limit (70mph) notably quicker than I've ever managed it before, so adding this "race fuel concentrate" to the car's fuel system really does put a tiger in your tank! :eek::eyebrows:
I intend to continue using the Torco for the next few months and see if I can notice any further longer-lasting benefits. Highly recommended for car enthusiasts keen on releasing maximum performance/latent potential from their engines :cool:
Marco.
Looks like a giggle will try it or similar e.g. maybe Royal Purple Max-Boost once I have checked a few out.
Ninanina
30-12-2016, 19:01
Some company in the states was building bikes with 8 litre Dodge Viper engines, but the GS500 will do me just fine.
I don't want silly fast or big. I do want air cooled engine, easy maintenance, lowish weight, reasonably low seat and easy handling.
As long as I can leave four wheeled stuff behind, chuck it around bends confidently and cruise at say 80/85 mph, I'll be happy.
I'll likely only be doing about 1000 miles a year on it if I do buy it (got two cars and a small bike to use already).
Geoff you really should also consider the Honda Hornet 600... the 'S' version has a small fairing which keeps the worst of the wind off as well
I know it's not air cooled but they are such a hoot to ride. I've had 2 of them and they are just lovely. They have a fairly low seat height but, of course, I needed it even lower so had the seat cut down as I'm such a short a**e
Cruising at 80/85 on a Hornet is like a walk in the park...
Had my last Hornet upto about 130... but don't tell anyone :eek:
walpurgis
30-12-2016, 19:40
Geoff you really should also consider the Honda Hornet 600.
I have considered the Hornet Bev, but it's not what I want. It's not huge, but is a bit of a lump compared to the GS500. I'd sooner have the more compact Suzuki SV650 for the same sort money, but the simplicity of the GS500 appeals more. I can maintain it myself without any headaches, 'cos it's dead easy to work on and it's quick enough for my needs. I've had one before.
Ninanina
30-12-2016, 20:54
I know what you mean Geoff
I guess the GS500 is more like the Honda CBF500 or Kawasaki ER-5
walpurgis
30-12-2016, 21:03
I know what you mean Geoff
I guess the GS500 is more like the Honda CBF500 or Kawasaki ER-5
Yes, but both are bulkier, heavier, taller and uglier than the GS500. They have water cooling too, which I don't want.
The GS will cruise at 90mph all day long and can return up to 70 mpg and it's quicker off the mark than any regular car. They don't go wrong either.
walpurgis
30-12-2016, 21:10
This one is available. Nearly twenty years old, but low mileage and not too dear. I'm considering making an offer.
http://i67.tinypic.com/34jc85d.jpg
It's a nice looking bike, a sight prettier than the ER-5 and CBF500.
Mine... First day Home.
Now has ~ 6000 Kms.
Maintenance? Zero, beyond fluids/tires.. it's a Honda ;)
Bit of a boy racer rider position , still.. it's acceptably comfy even after several hours.. truth be told.
It's surprisingly quick and supplies Religion.. on demand.
Plan to keep it for the duration.
Bikes are Fun.. as toys.
walpurgis
30-12-2016, 21:58
Bikes are Fun.. as toys.
Bikes are very useful. You haven't seen the traffic here.
Looks like a giggle..
Trust me, Justin; that's exactly what it is! Tonight on the way back from a curry house we sometimes go to on the Wrexham by-pass, the car was going like a fooking rocket... Dis Torco shit, man, she evil!
:eyebrows::eyebrows:
Btw, I got mine from Demon Tweeks.
Marco.
P.S Nice bike, Geoff!
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 03:24
This one is available. Nearly twenty years old, but low mileage and not too dear. I'm considering making an offer.
http://i67.tinypic.com/34jc85d.jpg
It's a nice looking bike, a sight prettier than the ER-5 and CBF500.
Geoff that looks absolutely gorgeous... ;)
Audio Al
31-12-2016, 03:35
I have not had my leg over
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a old bike for some time now :(
Yer can't beats rammin' a nice fat ewe! :eyebrows:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/zF1tCA.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pozF1tCAj)
[Bessie, she's ma baby].
Marco.
Ewe've no chance mate...:eyebrows:
RobbieGong
31-12-2016, 12:13
Saw one of these outside the drycleaners this morning. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Fiat+124&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=950&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5p6aRsp7RAhWYMVAKHWoQC1QQ_AUIBigB&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=fiat+124+spider&imgrc=JnlWPN0o92NbDM%3A
Must say that although I'm not into two seater cars, it looked lovely in the flesh, both inside and out.
Think bigger brother to an MX5 with a touch of Italian styling ;)
As I say, very nice :)
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 12:17
It is an MX-5 under the skin.
Different engine but otherwise its mostly cosmetic
RobbieGong
31-12-2016, 12:22
It is an MX-5 under the skin.
Now that doesnt surprise me Geoff. I'd have it over the MX5 any day based on looks alone mind you.
HackneyRF
31-12-2016, 14:50
This one is available. Nearly twenty years old, but low mileage and not too dear. I'm considering making an offer.
http://i67.tinypic.com/34jc85d.jpg
It's a nice looking bike, a sight prettier than the ER-5 and CBF500.
Nice to see you giving in to the temptation Geoff. Not quite an SV1000, but that looks a very tidy example. Very good bikes those 500's
I'm still riding my uber trusty RF600, but ditched my Guzzi 750 restoration project. I realised it was going to cost much more than I really wanted to spend. Actually gave it to my brother who is breaking it up for his own project. Now I'm on the lookout for a Guzzi V11 Lemans. Waiting for the right one whilst prices are at winter levels!
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 15:35
Nice to see you giving in to the temptation Geoff. Not quite an SV1000, but that looks a very tidy example. Very good bikes those 500's
I'm still riding my uber trusty RF600, but ditched my Guzzi 750 restoration project. I realised it was going to cost much more than I really wanted to spend. Actually gave it to my brother who is breaking it up for his own project. Now I'm on the lookout for a Guzzi V11 Lemans. Waiting for the right one whilst prices are at winter levels!
Much as I still lust after an SV1000S, I have to be realistic. I'm likely to cover less than a thousand miles a year on whatever I may get, so a reasonable middleweight should do. I'll probably do more miles on the 125 Innova! :)
I had the RF600's ugly cousin, the GSX 600F. Didn't rate it too much. It was ridiculously heavy for a 600, not particularly quick and got into weaves once the needle hit 130mph regardless of suspension setup. I had far more fun on my little 400 Honda CB-1 which went like stink and handled great.
I like Guzzi's (and Morini's), but parts are steep and they tend to get through some. I seem to recall bigger Guzzi's using a Fiat starter motor and replacements being four times the Fiat price from a Guzzi dealer.
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 21:16
I owned one Guzzi.. it was the Nevada 750 and was only a couple of years old when I purchased it
You kind of rode it like you 'stole' it... it was a complete hoot to ride and had so much character
Ultimately I sold it and got my second Hornet which was a more complete package but I loved my time with the hooligan Guzzi :D
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 21:47
I owned one Guzzi.. it was the Nevada 750 and was only a couple of years old when I purchased it
I quite fancied one of those. I was looking around some years ago and couldn't find a decent one within easy reach.
I ended up buying a Yamaha SZR 660 instead. That was an interesting bike. TZR 250 frame with the XTZ 660 engine. I think that was quite possibly the quickest four stroke single ever sold in this country. Certainly felt quicker than any of the old British big singles.
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 21:56
I quite fancied one of those. I was looking around some years ago and couldn't find a decent one within easy reach.
I ended up buying a Yamaha SZR 660 instead. That was an interesting bike. TZR 250 frame with the XTZ 660 engine. I think that was quite possibly the quickest four stroke single ever sold in this country. Certainly felt quicker than any of the old British big singles.
Yes the Guzzi was an amazing machine and if you want character it has it in spades however that Suzuki GS500 you showed does look lovely though and at just £1,400 it looks a complete bargain to me... have you put an offer in yet ?
The only problem with any Guzzi is getting spares for it. The one I purchased had to have new drive shaft fitted before I purchased it and it took literally weeks for it to come in from Guzzi....
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 22:11
at just £1,400 it looks a complete bargain.
Ah. You found it then?
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 22:20
Ah. You found it then?
Indeed I did.... it looks like new and it's a 20 year old bike...
Make an offer on it Geoff... you know you want to... :D
All this talk of bikes has got me thinking I really should get another bike for myself... :mental:
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 22:32
Indeed I did.... it looks like new and it's a 20 year old bike...
Make an offer on it Geoff... you know you want to... :D
All this talk of bikes has got me thinking I really should get another bike for myself... :mental:
I'm tempted, but I'm not making offers without having a look over and a try out and I'm not taking any bike out in the cold until my current bad chest clears up (bloody colds :rolleyes:). To be honest, It's dear for the year really (trade value is £400/£500), but it looks unusually nice for its age. If the dealer threw in delivery at the asking price, I'd probably go for it.
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 22:39
I'm tempted, but I'm not making offers without having a look over and a try out and I'm not taking any bike out in the cold until my current bad chest clears up (bloody colds :rolleyes:). To be honest, It's dear for the year really (trade value is £400/£500), but it looks unusually nice for its age. If the dealer threw in delivery at the asking price, I'd probably go for it.
Sorry to hear you have a bad chest Geoff
That bike does look in remarkable condition for it's age though and it does have a low mileage but I guess Swindon is a bit of a journey for you..
walpurgis
31-12-2016, 22:49
I guess Swindon is a bit of a journey for you..
Swindon is dead easy for me to get to. 65 miles straight up the M4, which is five minutes from here. Hour and a bit with foot down!
Ninanina
31-12-2016, 22:51
Swindon is dead easy for me to get to. 65 miles straight up the M4, which is five minutes from here. Hour and a bit with foot down!
Then I think you really should make an offer on it Geoff as it does look lovely.. ;)
Ok, enough abput fooking bikes! ;)
Has anyone tried some of the Torco 'race fuel' yet, which I reviewed earlier?
Marco.
Ok, enough abput fooking bikes! ;)
Has anyone tried some of the Torco 'race fuel' yet, which I reviewed earlier?
Marco.
Nope but just had some whisky coffee.... not sure that stuff is good for a motor overall? Is it not a tad rich
Lol.... That might have a 'racing effect' on yer arse.... :eyebrows:
Marco.
Lol.... That might have a 'racing effect' on yer arse.... :eyebrows:
Marco.
Could be right... it actually smells awful as beans, but ground down and added to normal its not bad at all. Got it as a pressie. Ive ran out of climpsons for now so using this to my base blend, like you add that potent stuff to your tank...more grunt :lol:
So is it safe to use all the time?
Har-har...
Yesh, it seems safe enough. I use about half a can of it per half tank of diesel. The car's the smoothest and zippiest its ever been since using the Torco. Highly recommended [lightly sprinkled on pizza] :eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
08-01-2017, 22:52
This new Kia Stinger looks interesting:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2018-kia-stinger/preview/
A couple of pretty potent engines feature.
Looks good. Good name too, a fast car should have a viscous animal name, ideally, but there aren't many left untaken.
I want!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fvOQ_H7fk
But I'll happily settle for my hybrid F-Sport, even if it is 200BHP down on the LFA!
walpurgis
09-01-2017, 18:40
Oh come on. You're far to old to be playing with toys Paul! :lol:
(he said, whilst browsing the bike adverts ;))
Nice (I particularly like the exhaust pipe arrangement), but not in blue! :)
Marco.
I wold post a picture of mine, except I would be too embarrassed. It sounds pretty good at the top end of the specs:
over 300BHP; double wishbone suspension all round and includes lateral dampers front and back, goes like stink in a straight line.
From that, it doesn't sound too bad.
Then we introduce the fact it's a hybrid :lol:
Oh come on. You're far to old to be playing with toys Paul! :lol:
(he said, whilst browsing the bike adverts ;))
Too late Geoff.
This was my last bike:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Random%20Images/_MG_8234_zps2cf48e69.jpg
Now I've gone all hooligan and have this one instead:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Random%20Images/_MG_8607_zps44e885ed.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/24pacman/Random%20Images/_MG_8468_zps9c1b0847.jpg
walpurgis
10-01-2017, 10:35
Nice, but too tall for me. I like to get my feet on the deck and I'm short! :D
Just wear platform boots Geoff, you know it makes sense!
walpurgis
10-01-2017, 23:23
Just wear platform boots Geoff, you know it makes sense!
Won't work. I'm only four foot nine, so I'll need a Harley with 12 inch wheels. :D
After recently fitting some uprated EBC drilled and grooved rotors (shown below) to the Brabster, in order to improve braking. I didn't think that changing the stock Mercedes brake pads would be necessary, as they were in pretty good condition and seemingly adequate....
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/921/wF97Rg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plwF97Rgj)
However, after initially finding a significant improvement with the EBCs, over the stock Mercedes items, I recently noticed some imprecision and 'stuttering', when braking from high speeds on motorways, so took the car to my trusted specialist mechanic and he recommended that I fit some EBC 'Yellowstuff' pads to go with the recently fitted rotors, as essentially the car's performance, since the last sports remap [program for which was designed by someone who works for NASCAR], had now significantly exceeded the parameters of the stock brake pads...
So these were duly fitted:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/6yJ2eq.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6yJ2eqj)
Details here: http://ebcbrakes.com/product/yellowstuff-street-and-track-pads/
WOW.... What a difference, in terms a general positive feel and stopping power, even from cold!! :eek:
The EBC Yellowstuff pads are simply in a different league from anything I've used before. Thoroughly recommended for those driving performance cars with highly-tuned engines, who want the ultimate in stopping power... It's all very well having a quick car, but you also need to be able to stop it swiftly and safely, and in that respect the Yellowstuffs are no-brainer choice! :cool:
Justin, if you're not using these in your Boxy, you should be! ;)
Marco.
Always desirable to be able to stop as quickly as you start.... That damn car is soon gonna be on the race track ;)
Lol... Funny you should say that, as I think Del's treating me to a track day at Oulton Park race course: http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/ http://www.msvtrackdays.com/
The car's a pure flying machine now, with truly brutal torque, so it should be fun to test it properly and see what it can do! :cool:
Marco.
Lol... Funny you should say that, as I think Del's treating me to a track day at Oulton Park race course: http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/ http://www.msvtrackdays.com/
The car's a pure flying machine now, with truly brutal torque, so it should be fun to test it properly and see what it can do! :cool:
Marco.
Nice one... they have 2 tracks there I believe... well, one really but it has 2 routes. Hope it goes well.
Cheers, matey - should be fun! Will defo take some pics :cool:
Marco.
If you want to get the best brakes for your car, these guys come highly recommended - http://www.performancebraking.com
Interesting, Kev. I'll note that for future reference :)
Marco.
Lol... Funny you should say that, as I think Del's treating me to a track day at Oulton Park race course: http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/ http://www.msvtrackdays.com/
The car's a pure flying machine now, with truly brutal torque, so it should be fun to test it properly and see what it can do! :cool:
Marco.
This could be a really expensive day out. :eyebrows:
I have got through a set of tyres on a track day before.
I would have thought Anglesey would have been better?
Nice one... they have 2 tracks there I believe... well, one really but it has 2 routes. Hope it goes well.
There is the choice of the International, Island or Fosters circuit.
This could be a really expensive day out. :eyebrows:
I have got through a set of tyres on a track day before.
Oh I know, with the Pirelli P-Zero Corsas I'm using at nearly £250 a pop, I'll have to factor that into the equation! I'll only be going if it's dry, anyway, so may fit a set of Falkens, or even some Chinese jobbies, for the day, as they'll still have good grip.
Marco.
I would have thought Anglesey would have been better?
Lol, in what way? Unless you're suggesting Anglesey for its local scenery, daftee, or because of the style of the track, your knowledge of UK geography is somewhat lacking....
Wrexham to Tarporley (Oulton Park): 24.4 miles.
Wrexham to Anglesey circuit (Ty Croes): 87.0 miles.
Remember that Wrexham is right on the border with England, and so is nearer Chester, Merseyside and Manchester than many parts of Wales! ;)
Marco.
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