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Started by Loo-knee, 28 April 2011, 21:20:22

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Sir Tigger KC

Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
RIP Paul 'Luvvie' Lovejoy

Politically homeless ......

STEMO

Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well done, Tigger  :y
Diesel till I die

Rangie

Well done , couple of jobs for the summer at your leisure 👍
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

TheBoy

Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well, the MOT is new and shiny, even if the car perhaps isn't in some areas - always a good feeling :y


Much concern with the advisories?
Grumpy old man

Sir Tigger KC

Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2026, 12:03:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well, the MOT is new and shiny, even if the car perhaps isn't in some areas - always a good feeling :y


Much concern with the advisories?

Nothing I wasn't aware of, a couple of chips in the windscreen (but not in the field of vision), rear tyres wearing on the inner edge, slight play in the front ball joints and 'steering arms deformed but serviceable' which is my seized and knackered front track rods.  ::)

I was going to get a new set of tyres for winter, went get to it aligned as I knew the rears were scrubbing on the edges, but they couldn't shift the front track rods. Took it to my local garage and they couldn't shift them either and then couldn't fit me in to fit new ones for a couple of weeks, but I was going away, so it's turned into a bit of a saga!  ::)



RIP Paul 'Luvvie' Lovejoy

Politically homeless ......

TheBoy

I've decided it was time for more electricity for it.
Grumpy old man

STEMO

Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2026, 13:26:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2026, 12:03:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well, the MOT is new and shiny, even if the car perhaps isn't in some areas - always a good feeling :y


Much concern with the advisories?

Nothing I wasn't aware of, a couple of chips in the windscreen (but not in the field of vision), rear tyres wearing on the inner edge, slight play in the front ball joints and 'steering arms deformed but serviceable' which is my seized and knackered front track rods.  ::)

I was going to get a new set of tyres for winter, went get to it aligned as I knew the rears were scrubbing on the edges, but they couldn't shift the front track rods. Took it to my local garage and they couldn't shift them either and then couldn't fit me in to fit new ones for a couple of weeks, but I was going away, so it's turned into a bit of a saga!  ::)
Yes, lots of older people use Saga when they go away.
Diesel till I die

Sir Tigger KC

Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2026, 15:17:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2026, 13:26:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2026, 12:03:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well, the MOT is new and shiny, even if the car perhaps isn't in some areas - always a good feeling :y


Much concern with the advisories?

Nothing I wasn't aware of, a couple of chips in the windscreen (but not in the field of vision), rear tyres wearing on the inner edge, slight play in the front ball joints and 'steering arms deformed but serviceable' which is my seized and knackered front track rods.  ::)

I was going to get a new set of tyres for winter, went get to it aligned as I knew the rears were scrubbing on the edges, but they couldn't shift the front track rods. Took it to my local garage and they couldn't shift them either and then couldn't fit me in to fit new ones for a couple of weeks, but I was going away, so it's turned into a bit of a saga!  ::)
Yes, lots of older people use Saga when they go away.

Is it true they do good deals Uncle STEMO?
RIP Paul 'Luvvie' Lovejoy

Politically homeless ......

STEMO

Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2026, 21:06:29
Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2026, 15:17:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2026, 13:26:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2026, 12:03:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2026, 15:29:00
Shiny new MOT on the BMW 530d  :y

Well a few advisories, so not that shiny really, but a pass is a pass!  ;D
Well, the MOT is new and shiny, even if the car perhaps isn't in some areas - always a good feeling :y


Much concern with the advisories?

Nothing I wasn't aware of, a couple of chips in the windscreen (but not in the field of vision), rear tyres wearing on the inner edge, slight play in the front ball joints and 'steering arms deformed but serviceable' which is my seized and knackered front track rods.  ::)

I was going to get a new set of tyres for winter, went get to it aligned as I knew the rears were scrubbing on the edges, but they couldn't shift the front track rods. Took it to my local garage and they couldn't shift them either and then couldn't fit me in to fit new ones for a couple of weeks, but I was going away, so it's turned into a bit of a saga!  ::)
Yes, lots of older people use Saga when they go away.

Is it true they do good deals Uncle STEMO?
They don't do deals to North Yorkshire, and that's as far as I get these days  ;D
Diesel till I die

TheBoy

Another week, so Chiltern oppsing Railways again.

Piss up and brewery spring to mind
Grumpy old man

Migv6 le Frog Fan

#28405
New pair of headlight bulb in the little roller skate, also topped up fluids - they do tend to use a bit of oil.
It has a major issue now though. The electric PAS motor has become very noisy, and replacing it involves removing the whole dash before even starting to remove it, which also means removing the steering column, as the motor and column need to be kept as one unit.
So, do I bother ?
Or do I call it a day and replace it with something like this.  ::) :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157688623008

I get free charging at work, so economically, it makes sense.  :-\

My heart would rather buy this though.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206087135257?_skw=classic+cars&itmmeta=01KJ3ARVVB8S3C0FWNMGBXJSXQ&hash=item2ffbc02019%3Ag%3AAx0AAeSwYkNpm0ed&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDx7C1Bo7JzXu%2B9AFLgc%2Ftk%2FXCB3VnCto7nGwNuok%2FOKeEF5xr3GruIFj1nXymXtOBjqWCsn7pR%2BcU3JXahz%2FQr0tEShqWJNI2dBZ6tRYlNdtkMbfpHZvO9dqzuQTX3%2BKJU37jW1vQy%2FqFQS1r3Skho3ndjF7Xlj%2FAdST33w%2FClBQ%2B9GlA3sKXNqtuieZ8cD8%2BcvQp0XNbnrvvxRKhX4VyufHgqfjdn0WcatTnHj2hku%2Bk8Jx3UPVATuh0vAd%2FHry0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4a_4-qQZw&keyword=classic+cars&sacat=29751&relatedSearch=true
Its weird being the same age as old people !

YZ250

The *irritating noise* that my windscreen wipers made was getting on my nerves so I bought new wipers. I haven't fitted them yet as since I bought new wipers the old one's have been silent.  ::)

**
I have short temper issues and many years ago, the windscreen wipers were grating across the windscreen of one of my mini's when it was pissing down with rain. The continuous irritating noise was driving me mad ........ so I punched the screen in anger ...... and smashed the windscreen.  ::)  So, not only was I angry,  I was wet as well. My Mrs was not impressed.  :-[  So, when the Audi wipers started screeching across the screen, she said "Let's go to Halfords NOW!  ;D
My fun car is a 2020 Bmw F32 430d M Sport with indicators.
My cruiser is an Audi A6 Avant S Line Black Edition with indicators.

Doctor Gollum

Washed the ML. Probably the 3rd time since buying it... In August  :-[

Apparently it's silver :o
Onanists always think outside the box.

STEMO

Quote from: YZ250 on 23 February 2026, 14:22:02
The *irritating noise* that my windscreen wipers made was getting on my nerves so I bought new wipers. I haven't fitted them yet as since I bought new wipers the old one's have been silent.  ::)

**
I have short temper issues and many years ago, the windscreen wipers were grating across the windscreen of one of my mini's when it was pissing down with rain. The continuous irritating noise was driving me mad ........ so I punched the screen in anger ...... and smashed the windscreen.  ::)  So, not only was I angry,  I was wet as well. My Mrs was not impressed.  :-[  So, when the Audi wipers started screeching across the screen, she said "Let's go to Halfords NOW!  ;D
Tell your missus she needn't worry. Windscreens are much tougher than they used to be, you are a lot older than you used to be, so you'd probably just smash your knuckles up a bit.........and cry like a baby  ;D
Diesel till I die

YZ250

Quote from: STEMO on 23 February 2026, 15:14:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 February 2026, 14:22:02
The *irritating noise* that my windscreen wipers made was getting on my nerves so I bought new wipers. I haven't fitted them yet as since I bought new wipers the old one's have been silent.  ::)

**
I have short temper issues and many years ago, the windscreen wipers were grating across the windscreen of one of my mini's when it was pissing down with rain. The continuous irritating noise was driving me mad ........ so I punched the screen in anger ...... and smashed the windscreen.  ::)  So, not only was I angry,  I was wet as well. My Mrs was not impressed.  :-[  So, when the Audi wipers started screeching across the screen, she said "Let's go to Halfords NOW!  ;D
Tell your missus she needn't worry. Windscreens are much tougher than they used to be, you are a lot older than you used to be, so you'd probably just smash your knuckles up a bit.........and cry like a baby  ;D

Now you mention it, I am quite an emotional chap.  :-[   ;D
My fun car is a 2020 Bmw F32 430d M Sport with indicators.
My cruiser is an Audi A6 Avant S Line Black Edition with indicators.