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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 14 January 2007, 14:35:29
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Well gave it a good ish clean today, still needs a really good clean but its too cold out!
Stats for people who missed the earlier thread:
12 month mot, new exhaust, new heater matrix, 2 new rear tyres, everything works, bar 1 leccy window and heated seats.
cost me 300 quid! :D
Pictures here:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1168785272/0#0
Learnt a few more things today, the Air-Con works!!! :o :D
Autobox nice and smooth now, new fluid working nicely.
Adjustable suspension works, feels like a big difference between sport and comfort, have to say the surge feeling in comfort is fun! :D Heated seats unplugged ... try to plug them and i could't get it to plug in, looks right and they should connect but it refuses to clip on.
Pulled out the rear blind... OOOOPS now it won't retract! :-[ - Its just folded up now on the parcel shelf :(
On the whole very pleased, very comfy more so than the Omega and will sit @ 90 all day long :)
Bad bits, needs chrome trim on the back bumper. Not sure if i will bother replacing that until i come across one. Slight bubbling to the rear arches, boot needs a clean.
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Another thread Tunnie! ;D
Hang on... working air con?? :o
Keep it running, it will keep the system lubricated.
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Have you got a Senator then tunnie ::)
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I've given it a spin today. Big, comfy, nice noise pulling from idle :y
Something not quite purring right on the engine - cruises nicely, but acceleration seems a little down - I reckon my MV6 would easily beat it to 90mph (on our private road obviously ;)). I suspect after been sat idle for ages, it needs a bit of TLC, fresh oil, and some injector treatment, then see how it runs from there...
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I've given Tunnie a list of things to do. ;)
Also a new fuel filter will not go amiss and check the dual ram system.
Under the "Dual Ram" cover on top of the engine is the dual ram vacuum point. With the engine off pull the vac hose. It should give an noticable hiss. If it doesn't then there is a leak.
Of course the other test is more fun.
Drive car in sport mode, hold at about 3,500rpm.
Now put foot down. :D
If you don't feel the extra push at 4,000rpm ish, then there is certainly a leak!
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I've given Tunnie a list of things to do. ;)
Also a new fuel filter will not go amiss and check the dual ram system.
Under the "Dual Ram" cover on top of the engine is the dual ram vacuum point. With the engine off pull the vac hose. It should give an noticable hiss. If it doesn't then there is a leak.
Of course the other test is more fun.
Drive car in sport mode, hold at about 3,500rpm.
Now put foot down. :D
If you don't feel the extra push at 4,000rpm ish, then there is certainly a leak!
Graham asked me did the dual ram work, I just ermm what? lol like a t!t who knows squat! ;D
He had that cover off and pulled off a few pipes, it went pisshhh. So he said yep its working and i can feel the extra push myself :)
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I've given Tunnie a list of things to do. ;)
Also a new fuel filter will not go amiss and check the dual ram system.
Under the "Dual Ram" cover on top of the engine is the dual ram vacuum point. With the engine off pull the vac hose. It should give an noticable hiss. If it doesn't then there is a leak.
Of course the other test is more fun.
Drive car in sport mode, hold at about 3,500rpm.
Now put foot down. :D
If you don't feel the extra push at 4,000rpm ish, then there is certainly a leak!
Graham asked me did the dual ram work, I just ermm what? lol like a t!t who knows squat! ;D
He had that cover off and pulled off a few pipes, it went pisshhh. So he said yep its working and i can feel the extra push myself :)
As LB66 says, fuel filter worth doing...
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its in the same place as Omega i believe...
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its in the same place as Omega i believe...
I would guess that sort of area. Should be easy enough to find...
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its in the same place as Omega i believe...
I would guess that sort of area. Should be easy enough to find...
I was going to check TC price for fuel filter, but Senators aren't in the book, and the website is being updated at present >:(
And what idiot thought that red background on the TC site looked good >:( >:(
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I am pretty certain it is the same fuel filter.
It would make sense as it is used on much of the Vauxhall range.
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Another thread Tunnie! ;D
Hang on... working air con?? :o
Keep it running, it will keep the system lubricated.
Im suprised at that too :o Tunnie said on sat he hadnt tested the aircon.......i said to him doubt it will work as its been parked up for 2 years! Wrong again! ::)
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I'm green with envy!!
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Just looked at the pics......thats a different Sennie! :o
The one i saw on sat looked like it had been parked up in a forest for 2 years....green mold and leaves everywhere!
Looking good already Tunnie :y
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Good buy Tunnie :y This one's gonna go for a lot more
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190071310597&rd=1&rd=1
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I really don't understand what is going with that one! :-?
A lot of money for what it is... and quite honestly, nowhere near as nice as Tunnies
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Good buy Tunnie :y This one's gonna go for a lot more
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190071310597&rd=1&rd=1
and thats only a 12 valver...
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Good buy Tunnie :y This one's gonna go for a lot more
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190071310597&rd=1&rd=1
and thats only a 12 valver...
bugger me that is expensive for a 12v....
Shame we don't have web cam views i am jumping up and down with excitement!
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Probably a good thing we don't have a live cam feed then.... ;)
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Tidy car m8
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Probably a good thing we don't have a live cam feed then.... ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I was going to split the cost of buy the Senator with a m8... don't think i'll do that now ::)
You were right Dave, there is just something about them. So far:
It handles better than my Omega (MV6 prob tad better though)
gets same mpg IF NOT better!!!
its more comfy
sounds like heaven
goes like the clappers even with the cats on and not chipped
the headlights are BETTER than my Omega!
The only area were my Omega is slightly better is wind noise....
Looking underneath today doing the coolant flush, i can reach the oil filter. No need to jack it up!
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goes like the clappers even with the cats on and not chipped
I reckon it should go much better.... ...hopefully by next weekend it will once you do a proper service...
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Hey Tunnie , just been informed there is a 24v senator in Smiths at Bloxham
buddy!! could be some little bits you want/need on it??
Omegatoy
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Hey Tunnie , just been informed there is a 24v senator in Smiths at Bloxham
buddy!! could be some little bits you want/need on it??
Omegatoy
LOL, remember to wear your baggy trousers with big, big pockets Tunnie ;)
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Hey Tunnie , just been informed there is a 24v senator in Smiths at Bloxham
buddy!! could be some little bits you want/need on it??
Omegatoy
LOL, remember to wear your baggy trousers with big, big pockets Tunnie ;)
Cheers Graham for the heads up! :y
Defo comming back next weekend... need some interior bulbs and a few other bits and bobs.
My overalls have VERY big pockets :D
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If it's good, get the following:
Distributor cap
Leads
Coil
Dual ram vacuum control
Vacuum reservoir
Heater control panel
All the switches/fuses and relays.
The ECUs
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If it's good, get the following:
Distributor cap
Leads
Coil
Dual ram vacuum control
Vacuum reservoir
Heater control panel
All the switches/fuses and relays.
The ECUs
Just bring the whole car home Tunnie ;D
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If it's good, get the following:
Distributor cap
Leads
Coil
Dual ram vacuum control
Vacuum reservoir
Heater control panel
All the switches/fuses and relays.
The ECUs
Just bring the whole car home Tunnie ;D
Just ram it in my pocket! ;D
Will do Dave, i'll strip it bare! :D
I am hoping its going to have some chrome on the back bumper and cover for the gap on the auto box selector
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gap on the autobox selector? do you mean there is a gap down the side or where the indicator strip should be? cos i think i have a brand new indicator strip in the garage somewhere!!
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gap on the autobox selector? do you mean there is a gap down the side or where the indicator strip should be? cos i think i have a brand new indicator strip in the garage somewhere!!
The gap is down the middle? Ie you have the handle and flap to lift and select gear, the arm that goes down into the box. That strip which hides the internal workings is missing. So dust and crud can fall in.
You can see what gear u are in, D 321 ect.... its the tiny thin strip in the middle thats missing
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gap on the autobox selector? do you mean there is a gap down the side or where the indicator strip should be? cos i think i have a brand new indicator strip in the garage somewhere!!
The gap is down the middle? Ie you have the handle and flap to lift and select gear, the arm that goes down into the box. That strip which hides the internal workings is missing. So dust and crud can fall in.
You can see what gear u are in, D 321 ect.... its the tiny thin strip in the middle thats missing
am sure thats the one!!! will have A SEARCH FOR IT ITS STILL IN THE VAXHALL PACKAGING UNOPEND!!!
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gap on the autobox selector? do you mean there is a gap down the side or where the indicator strip should be? cos i think i have a brand new indicator strip in the garage somewhere!!
The gap is down the middle? Ie you have the handle and flap to lift and select gear, the arm that goes down into the box. That strip which hides the internal workings is missing. So dust and crud can fall in.
You can see what gear u are in, D 321 ect.... its the tiny thin strip in the middle thats missing
am sure thats the one!!! will have A SEARCH FOR IT ITS STILL IN THE VAXHALL PACKAGING UNOPEND!!!
Blimey!! :o
Btw what was that buzzing sound, i mentioned it when i was at yours but forgot :-[
It comes from the underneath the drivers side door really, wheel arch area.
When the car was idling, and you went, P-R-N-D.. you put it into D and it came on quite loud. Did not do it in 3,2,1 just D & R & P.
Give the car a little gas no more than 1k rpm, let it idle again and the sound had gone :-/
Ohh hows your little project going, get it running?
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Could be a number of things mate but sounds like it gearbox related , have to have a closer look from underneath, Bought car its now in Oxford going to be diagnosed for fault codes tomorrow but im betting crank sensor inop,
the guys spent 6543 pounds on it in the last 3 years just about everthing is new on it!! sold it if i can get it running!!
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Could be a number of things mate but sounds like it gearbox related , have to have a closer look from underneath, Bought car its now in Oxford going to be diagnosed for fault codes tomorrow but im betting crank sensor inop,
the guys spent 6543 pounds on it in the last 3 years just about everthing is new on it!! sold it if i can get it running!!
Excellent news :y
auto box smooth as silk now the new fluid is taking effect :D
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[Excellent news :y
auto box smooth as silk now the new fluid is taking effect :D[/quote]
Have you changed it then? if yes dont forget you can only get less than half out by draining the sumps!! you have to drain it about three times each one after a few runs(ten miles or so) to pump the old out of the torque converter and the new in!! unless you disconnect the oil cooler pipes and start the engine!! thats messy but is gauranteed to get all the fluid out in one go!!
it holds about 11 litres or sossmething like that!!!
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Nice one Tunnie youve got yourself a fookin bargain there mate :y 8-)
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[Excellent news :y
auto box smooth as silk now the new fluid is taking effect :D
Have you changed it then? if yes dont forget you can only get less than half out by draining the sumps!! you have to drain it about three times each one after a few runs(ten miles or so) to pump the old out of the torque converter and the new in!! unless you disconnect the oil cooler pipes and start the engine!! thats messy but is gauranteed to get all the fluid out in one go!!
it holds about 11 litres or sossmething like that!!!
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Yes, the fun of getting it out of the torque convertor....
Like the idea od removing the return pipe and starting... as long as it's not my car it's being done on! ;)
Gearbox valves trying to work with no fluid... :o
I am trying to remember how much they hold. I think it is around 9.4 litres.
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Hi Tunnie,
Looks like you got a really nice one in the end :y.
What colour is it, Silver or Grey :question.
When you do the oil change be very careful when doing up the sump bolt as they are so easily stripped, best use a Torque wrench(talking from experience :'().
And don't forget i've got a 24Valver sitting on my drive if you need any bits.
Good luck,
Pete :).
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cheers guys....
LB66... Graham helped me with the fluid, although it was a top up really, and not a drain. When he has a free half day I am planning to pop over to his with all the bits needed to give it a damn good service.
What kind of fluid shall i buy for the auto box? - Got a TC number here, going to try and use that on the dealer down the road for some oil filters.
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Congrats on the new purchase Tunnie. :y :y :y
Catching up on all the threads and posts you've made since picking it up, you really MUST be excited!! :D
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Congrats on the new purchase Tunnie. :y :y :y
Catching up on all the threads and posts you've made since picking it up, you really MUST be excited!! :D
Sure am.
Drove the Omega back to uni last night because the Senny needs a little TLC before more long runs, the Omega is a fine car. Cruised at 80 fine, instant consumption reading 39mpg.
However, it's just not as fun as the Senator. Some berk in a new Mini Cooper up my backside comming back, god i wish i was in the Senator then to blow them into the weeds up the cutting on the M40 (steep hill section)
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cheers guys....
LB66... Graham helped me with the fluid, although it was a top up really, and not a drain. When he has a free half day I am planning to pop over to his with all the bits needed to give it a damn good service.
What kind of fluid shall i buy for the auto box? - Got a TC number here, going to try and use that on the dealer down the road for some oil filters.
Tunnie, if the dealer is EH in MK, I have a TC number that is on their computer!
PM me if you want it.
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cheers guys....
LB66... Graham helped me with the fluid, although it was a top up really, and not a drain. When he has a free half day I am planning to pop over to his with all the bits needed to give it a damn good service.
What kind of fluid shall i buy for the auto box? - Got a TC number here, going to try and use that on the dealer down the road for some oil filters.
Tunnie, if the dealer is EH in MK, I have a TC number that is on their computer!
PM me if you want it.
Cheers m8
In London at the moment, going to try a dealer here. Also been to EH in MK, they turned their nose up at TB's TC card but still managed to get the discount...
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the cutting on the M40 (steep hill section)
Affectionately known as Chicken Sh!t Canyon to (some!) locals...
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cheers guys....
LB66... Graham helped me with the fluid, although it was a top up really, and not a drain. When he has a free half day I am planning to pop over to his with all the bits needed to give it a damn good service.
What kind of fluid shall i buy for the auto box? - Got a TC number here, going to try and use that on the dealer down the road for some oil filters.
Tunnie, if the dealer is EH in MK, I have a TC number that is on their computer!
PM me if you want it.
Depending who servers me in EH @ MK, I usually end up losing my rag as they make a song and dance about taking my card >:(
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cheers guys....
LB66... Graham helped me with the fluid, although it was a top up really, and not a drain. When he has a free half day I am planning to pop over to his with all the bits needed to give it a damn good service.
What kind of fluid shall i buy for the auto box? - Got a TC number here, going to try and use that on the dealer down the road for some oil filters.
Tunnie, if the dealer is EH in MK, I have a TC number that is on their computer!
PM me if you want it.
Depending who servers me in EH @ MK, I usually end up losing my rag as they make a song and dance about taking my card >:(
"Well Sir these cards only work in certain zones"
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the cutting on the M40 (steep hill section)
Affectionately known as Chicken Sh!t Canyon to (some!) locals...
Is that the one at the west end of the M40 (pre extension)?
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the cutting on the M40 (steep hill section)
Affectionately known as Chicken Sh!t Canyon to (some!) locals...
Is that the one at the west end of the M40 (pre extension)?
Yup. Same one used at start of Vicar of Dibley
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the cutting on the M40 (steep hill section)
Affectionately known as Chicken Sh!t Canyon to (some!) locals...
Is that the one at the west end of the M40 (pre extension)?
Yup. Same one used at start of Vicar of Dibley
Thought so - went to CA once when I had my Sunbeam and went up there at a 3 figure speed
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Thought so - went to CA once when I had my Sunbeam and went up there at a 3 figure speed
Its what you can reach coming down it... :-X
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if you want to see somewhere fun to use the sennie's grunt to embarrass the wannabe boy racers..... check out Rhuallt hill on the A55 coast road in north Wales.
start at the bottom doing 70.... accelerate rapidly up it, going over the top at xxx mph.... ...
takes the smiles off the faces of the majority of other drivers !
especially as it includes some fairly wide sweeping S curves on the way...
going up Broadway hill in the cotswolds is also worth a wry smile....... tight corners,, and steep hills.... Senators love em....
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Thought so - went to CA once when I had my Sunbeam and went up there at a 3 figure speed
Its what you can reach coming down it... :-X
Not so easy with that car as at the time it had blown the 3.54 diff and was running a 4.41 diff with maximum speed being just into three figures rather than quite a bit more
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if you want to see somewhere fun to use the sennie's grunt to embarrass the wannabe boy racers..... check out Rhuallt hill on the A55 coast road in north Wales.
start at the bottom doing 70.... accelerate rapidly up it, going over the top at xxx mph.... ...
takes the smiles off the faces of the majority of other drivers !
especially as it includes some fairly wide sweeping S curves on the way...
going up Broadway hill in the cotswolds is also worth a wry smile....... tight corners,, and steep hills.... Senators love em....
I know that one - Fish Hill, same trip to CA nearly lost the Sunbeam taking the corners too fast, only slowed for the three corners, overtook a loony as well!!!
Loony = someone who overtakes when not safe and is generally a pest - this one was a PITA around Evesham.
I blew the Carlton gear box on Crickley hill!!!! - ended up PXing for my first Omega
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if you want to see somewhere fun to use the sennie's grunt to embarrass the wannabe boy racers..... check out Rhuallt hill on the A55 coast road in north Wales.
start at the bottom doing 70.... accelerate rapidly up it, going over the top at xxx mph.... ...
takes the smiles off the faces of the majority of other drivers !
especially as it includes some fairly wide sweeping S curves on the way...
LMAO not just me that loves that hill then!
Im only a short distance from there.
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the real funny one jimbob, was when we got the Sintra....
at the time I still lived in Colwyn Bay.......
an MPV blowing away a 5 series BMW on a drag race up Rhuallt .......
MUUWWAHHH HHA HHA HA HA
maniacal grin on MY face !
not as quick as the Senny but a whole lot funnier !
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Its amazing the amount of cars (or drivers) that cant cope well with that hill.
Much prefer going up it to coming down.
I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
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Just seen the Pics Tunnie - looks like a cracking purchase :y
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Just seen the Pics Tunnie - looks like a cracking purchase :y
Cheers m8, best £300 i ever spent! :D
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I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
Depends on what time it is. During the day lanes 1 2 & 3 are full of HGV's and at night the 'middle lane owner muppets' change into 'lane 3 muppets' for the duration of the hill doing 65/70. >:(
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Its amazing the amount of cars (or drivers) that cant cope well with that hill.
Much prefer going up it to coming down.
I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
Used to be a real PITA( before it was realigned and levelled out a bit ) if you got stuck behind a convoy of caravan towing cars going up the hill at 20 mph
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Used to be a real PITA( before it was realigned and levelled out a bit ) if you got stuck behind a convoy of caravan towing cars going up the hill at 20 mph
I never went anywhere at 20 mph when I towed a caravan! ;D ;D ;)
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Its amazing the amount of cars (or drivers) that cant cope well with that hill.
Much prefer going up it to coming down.
I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
Used to be a real PITA( before it was realigned and levelled out a bit ) if you got stuck behind a convoy of caravan towing cars going up the hill at 20 mph
"Burger vans" should be banned from public highways >:(
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Its amazing the amount of cars (or drivers) that cant cope well with that hill.
Much prefer going up it to coming down.
I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
Used to be a real PITA( before it was realigned and levelled out a bit ) if you got stuck behind a convoy of caravan towing cars going up the hill at 20 mph
"Burger vans" should be banned from public highways >:(
Only when towed by Rover Diseasels
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Its amazing the amount of cars (or drivers) that cant cope well with that hill.
Much prefer going up it to coming down.
I like the same sort of thing on the M62 just before J22 (sowerby bridge) where you have the extra lane, great fun.
Used to be a real PITA( before it was realigned and levelled out a bit ) if you got stuck behind a convoy of caravan towing cars going up the hill at 20 mph
"Burger vans" should be banned from public highways >:(
Only when towed by Rover Diseasels
Whatever they are towed by...
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i have been behind a few caravans going a good speed, but in genera (when driven by the older generation)l they crawl along!!
I actually like behind behind them as long as i am no more than 2 cars back, so i can overtake...