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[TheBoy]

Talking of cocks, an x351 Jag XJL owner pulled into Sainsburys carpark yesterday, and put it right in the middle of 2 spaces. 

Now, owning the SWB version, I know they are big cars for small parking spaces, but, I mean, REALLY?  It wasn't an old duffer either.

One of my many intrusive thoughts is to buy an original smart car  or similar just so I can park it in the 3/4 of a space some drivers insist on leaving next to their car.   

Fitted with a Hayabusa engine - obviously.

One of my Bro's worked for a company where he could choose any company car from Mercedes, and usually chose a Smart.  Partly because he could park it anywhere

[Jimbob]

Ran out of go!  Gear changes weird, and no go over 50.
P0101 code

Found an intercooler hose disintegrating, going up like a baloon and hissing. 

New one ordered along with service items

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Put some 'elastictrickery' into the PP9 of Mrs Opti's milk float.

How are you is she liking it?    

She loves it.

I have to say I really wanted to hate it, and hate driving it......but I have to say it is really great to drive and handles like a much smaller car.

Only 400 BHP but it's pretty quick between 30MPH and 90MPH.

I would be wary of owning one once the 36 month warranty is done, though. Expensive to repair.

[Rangie]

Took Swmbos Toyota in for its service & its first MOT , brilliant customer service from Listers of Boston, from entering the dealership to leaving the staff are excellent needless to say it passed its only done 13,500 miles from new.

[Doctor Gollum]

Washed all the dust and bugs off it. Almost looks presentable now...

[countrywoman]

Flatted, mopped and polished the Austin, it was a tad warm in my workshop. Hoping to give it a road test tomorrow once I have set the tracking.

[countrywoman]

Had a successful 2 mile shake down, no leaks and it drove okay. Ride a bit firm and steering on the heavy side. Longer test tomorrow.

[TheBoy]

Washed all the dust and bugs off it. Almost looks presentable now...

Last opportunity until Christmas, assuming you're in that area with the hosepipe ban?

[TheBoy]

Had a successful 2 mile shake down, no leaks and it drove okay. Ride a bit firm and steering on the heavy side. Longer test tomorrow.

It lives

[countrywoman]

Oh yes it does, 15 mile round trip to get fuel and back home. There was a flat spot when accelerating but it has gone now, injectors flushed out! Pulls well from low revs in 5th ,have to make sure clutch is fully down to change gear but take up point is 1/2 way so sounds like centre plate may be sticking on splines? ABS has come on again ,scanner then.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I bet it goes like a stabbed rat. 
Power to weight ratio should be pretty impressive. 

[countrywoman]

Its okay, no ball of fire but moves along nicely. Still getting used to how it drives/handles.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

After soldering the bodged wiring to the DIS pack, and resealed the scuttle, had a wee idiot drive round the farm...first time she's moved under her own steam in about three years.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Its okay, no ball of fire but moves along nicely. Still getting used to how it drives/handles.

Would uploading a youtube video and then posting a link to it here be feasible ?

[Rangie]

Driven it to some little cottage in the middle of nowhere not far from Ashbourne & it's bloody lovely, going for a walk soon to find the nearest pub, here for a week of walking & pub cuisine..👍