Mini fix meet 14th April
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Post 588313 by stribo on 2013-03-24 21:03:31
We had Graham and Annemarie round today so I could fit some headlight levelling motors to his headlights (obviously) but Annemarie didn't bring Graham, she brought her new man:
Anyway we got to talking about Graham's brakes, and he's decided (with some prompting from me) to change his rear calipers, discs and pads along with the front discs and pads, which we're going to do round here. So anyone that fancies a day out fixing cars (I'm sure we'll find other things to tinker with) we're having a day fixing cars, we'll also be doing a BBQ (unless the weather's bad then we'll be cooking in the kitchen) and they'll be beer and wine for those not driving, soft drinks for those that are. All welcome.:)
People attending (other than Rachel and I)
V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
MRP plus family
JudgeNinja
Post 588315 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-24 21:05:09
That sounds like a great idea!
Post 588327 by oblark on 2013-03-24 21:13:22
I`ll bring my tools and a jack :)
Post 588329 by stribo on 2013-03-24 21:15:51
Cool, we can have all wheels off the ground, and rag the §§§§ out of Graham's car whilst he's making the tea. :hilarious
Post 588358 by M-R-P on 2013-03-24 22:00:57
V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)
Surprised my name wasn't automatically down for this one lol. I'll bring something shiny to distract Graham ;)
Post 588375 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-24 22:44:03
Hahahaha it took me ages to grow the 'Thatch' Anne recons it makes me look more mature !
Thank's again Steve and Rachel for today, headlight levelling now working fine and the belly's full thanks to the lovely meal.
Will be good to catch up again on the 14th, guess I'd better start ringing round for parts :smile:
ps I'll get you back for that pic Steve.
pps What's with Anne's hood, looks like an airbag went off !
Post 588391 by stribo on 2013-03-24 23:53:20
[QUOTE=M-R-P;588358]V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)
[COLOR="#FF0000"]Surprised my name wasn't automatically down for this one lol. I'll bring something shiny to distract Graham ;)[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
I was waiting for the O.K from Graham, as he said you were waiting for permission from S.W.M.B.O. ;)
Post 588395 by Kingsford G on 2013-03-24 23:58:59
Looks like a nice meet coming up.Well done Graham ,u managet to visit a Hairy Fairy and get get your ligts blinking :biggrin: You look like Ozzy now lol
Post 588402 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-03-25 00:13:18
Your one of the missing beetles!!!
Looks like many hands make light work, can bring pipe clamps and bleed kit plus a boot full of tools... do we have cover if it rains? My Gazebo died at Trax2006 otherwise I'd bring one.
Post 588404 by oblark on 2013-03-25 00:17:42
If it rains Graham can hold the brolly :)
Post 588408 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-03-25 00:26:15
Over who..?. one corner each we'll be done in 20mins
Post 588409 by stribo on 2013-03-25 00:26:31
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;588402]Your one of the missing beetles!!!
Looks like many hands make light work, can bring pipe clamps and bleed kit plus a boot full of tools... do we have cover if it rains? My Gazebo died at Trax2006 otherwise I'd bring one.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=oblark;588404]If it rains Graham can hold the brolly :)[/QUOTE]
Be good to see you Wayne, and Rob's answered your question. ;)
Post 588411 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-03-25 00:28:22
Think I'll bring my waterproofs...
Post 588424 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-25 04:49:16
We have a gazebo.....will still only cover one end though.
Post 588441 by iancho on 2013-03-25 07:53:13
Sounds like a great day lads... Pity i cannot make it just for the laughs. Thats why i like VPC its like one big family bringing everyone together... Nice one! :B_thumb:
Love the new look Graham.... I nearly wet myself :lol:
Post 588479 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-25 09:49:07
[QUOTE=stribo;588329]Cool, we can have all wheels off the ground, and rag the §§§§ out of Graham's car whilst he's making the tea. :hilarious[/QUOTE]
Sorry, but this comment made be laugh! :D :hilarious
Post 588499 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-25 10:23:06
[QUOTE=JamesT5;588479]Sorry, but this comment made be laugh! :D :hilarious[/QUOTE]
Worrying thing is he's deadly serious !
Post 588503 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-25 10:35:54
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;588499]Worrying thing is he's deadly serious ![/QUOTE]
LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:
Post 588507 by Harvey on 2013-03-25 10:41:45
[QUOTE=JamesT5;588503]LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:[/QUOTE]
Yep in reverse.
Post 588514 by stribo on 2013-03-25 10:53:30
[QUOTE=JamesT5;588503]LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:[/QUOTE]
I want to get it up to the red line. :D
Post 588516 by JamesT5 on 2013-03-25 10:55:54
[QUOTE=stribo;588514]I want to get it up to the red line. :D[/QUOTE]
If you're going to do that, just do it little at a time as I don't think it's ever been that high on the rev counter. :D :rotfl: (sorry Graham!) ;)
Post 588525 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-25 11:00:40
I'll get my coat.....
Post 588550 by Harvey on 2013-03-25 12:57:26
[QUOTE=stribo;588514]I want to get it up to the red line. :D[/QUOTE]
But before you give it some beans,best do cam belt at the same time as brakes then it's red line all the way.
Post 588551 by oblark on 2013-03-25 13:05:30
Has anyone ask "he who should not be named" if he wants to come to the BBQ ? :)
Post 588553 by stribo on 2013-03-25 13:18:27
I'll text him mate. ;)
Post 589234 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-27 15:53:32
Lots of shiny parts ordered.....:o
Post 590851 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-31 18:51:28
I've just been on and ordered the weather, not too hot but then again there's work to be done :hidesbehi
Post 590857 by stribo on 2013-03-31 18:55:54
Should make for half decent BBQ weather. :)
Post 590865 by Harvey on 2013-03-31 18:57:54
Looks like the log burner can be put back in store.
Post 594590 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-08 21:43:07
Just checking we're still all ok for this coming Sunday, any more names need to be added ?
Stribo
Relfski
V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)
Post 594598 by oblark on 2013-04-08 21:52:51
Hopefully direction will be released nearer the time :)
Post 594610 by M-R-P on 2013-04-08 22:11:18
Latest weather forecast doesn't look good... link
Post 594656 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-08 22:58:34
[QUOTE=M-R-P;594610]Latest weather forecast doesn't look good... link[/QUOTE]
Looks ok to my iPhone.....
Post 594677 by JamesT5 on 2013-04-08 23:19:02
I might pop along with a spare gearbox, DMF and clutch. :deal: :saythat: :hilarious
Post 594713 by stribo on 2013-04-09 10:14:07
[QUOTE=oblark;594598]Hopefully direction will be released nearer the time :)[/QUOTE]
I'll pm attendees tonight.;)
Post 594716 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-09 10:24:08
[QUOTE=stribo;594713]I'll pm attendees tonight.;)[/QUOTE]
Any idea what time were meeting yet ?
Post 594968 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-09 21:38:31
Anyone got a trolley jack and axle stands ?
Post 594969 by oblark on 2013-04-09 21:41:16
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;594968]Anyone got a trolley jack and axle stands ?[/QUOTE]
I`m bring my trolley jack :)
Post 595066 by stribo on 2013-04-10 04:56:59
I have a trolley jack, and axle stands too.
Post 595071 by M-R-P on 2013-04-10 07:58:44
I can bring additional axle stands if needed - we can get the whole car off it's wheels...
and flog the comets ;)
Post 595076 by jotter22 on 2013-04-10 08:31:26
you guys sure you have enough axle stands and trolley jacks for the job in hand?...Lol just hope Graham does not forget to bring the hardware!
Tony.
Post 595077 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-10 08:40:18
[QUOTE=jotter22;595076]you guys sure you have enough axle stands and trolley jacks for the job in hand?...Lol just hope Graham does not forget to bring the hardware!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah.....better order it eh !
Post 595112 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-10 12:33:18
I will have enough jacks/axle stands for my corner..
Post 595117 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-10 13:03:36
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;595112]I will have enough jacks/axle stands for my corner..[/QUOTE]
Guess your corner will be late starting then lol
Post 595942 by oblark on 2013-04-13 17:34:12
Weather looking okish for tomorrow :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192
Post 595944 by stribo on 2013-04-13 17:42:31
[QUOTE=oblark;595942]Weather looking okish for tomorrow :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192[/QUOTE]
Cool, looks like we'll be firing the BBQ up then. :D
Post 595947 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 17:54:28
[QUOTE=stribo;595944]Cool, looks like we'll be firing the BBQ up then. :D[/QUOTE]
.....so long as its not in the back of my car !
Post 595948 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-13 18:01:11
Keep your fingers crossed.. Rained here all day..
Post 595954 by M-R-P on 2013-04-13 18:14:20
And here but all the reports I've seen say it'll be ok ;)
Post 595967 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 18:39:19
None of you are that sweet that you'll melt if you get wet lol
Post 595970 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 18:52:23
come on guys think SAS....you wont shrink!....and Graham is worth it!
Tony.
Post 595978 by stribo on 2013-04-13 18:59:10
I work in it all week, so I'm used to it, but it is supposed to be nice tomorrow.
Post 595981 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 19:07:43
How far away from me is this mini fix?
Tony.
Post 595985 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 19:15:08
[QUOTE=jotter22;595981]How far away from me is this mini fix?
Tony.[/QUOTE]
It's in Basingstoke
Post 595987 by stribo on 2013-04-13 19:17:40
[QUOTE=jotter22;595981]How far away from me is this mini fix?
Tony.[/QUOTE]
It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.
Post 595988 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 19:18:35
[QUOTE=stribo;595987]It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.[/QUOTE]
Yup, and I'm worth it lol
Post 595989 by stribo on 2013-04-13 19:19:32
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;595988]Yup, and I'm worth it lol[/QUOTE]
You may be pushing it a bit there. :P
Post 595990 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 19:22:23
[QUOTE=stribo;595987]It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.[/QUOTE]
Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!
Tony.
can someone pm me a post code and a start time please!
Post 595993 by M-R-P on 2013-04-13 19:24:36
[QUOTE=jotter22;595990]Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
You and graham will get in swimmingly.
Another tea boy :)
Post 595995 by stribo on 2013-04-13 19:27:14
[QUOTE=jotter22;595990]Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!
Tony.
can someone pm me a post code and a start time please![/QUOTE]
You'll fit in fine, tomorrow will probably end up as one big pi55 take. ;)
PM sent
Post 595996 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 19:28:34
[QUOTE=M-R-P;595993]You and graham will get in swimmingly.
Another tea boy :)[/QUOTE]
You better lay off the drink ....you got work to do tomorrow!
Post 596010 by stribo on 2013-04-13 19:51:36
So does anyone else want anything doing to their car tomorrow? I know Sharkey R has a couple of bits to do to his, and mine needs plugs leads and dizzy cap changing.
Post 596017 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 19:57:00
Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?
Tony.:hidesbehi
Post 596019 by stribo on 2013-04-13 19:58:38
[QUOTE=jotter22;596017]Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?
Tony.:hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
You have to supply the parts. :P
Post 596021 by oblark on 2013-04-13 19:59:23
[QUOTE=jotter22;596017]Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?
Tony.:hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
Is the manual conversion a 5 speed or 6 speed ? :)
Post 596023 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 20:01:50
You never said that! is that a claim on the trades discription act?......Lol 5 or 6 speed is ok by me its ok guys oblark has offered to do it for me!
Tony.
Post 596028 by oblark on 2013-04-13 20:04:31
[QUOTE=jotter22;596023]oblark has offered to do it for me!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha I`ve got to my 5 speed to 6 speed conversion first :)
Post 596030 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-13 20:06:00
I'll tow the V40 over ...
Post 596031 by T5frankie on 2013-04-13 20:06:36
clutch on a cosworth?
Post 596032 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 20:06:50
Ahh a practice run i like your style so you get it right when you do mine!
Tony.
Post 596033 by stribo on 2013-04-13 20:07:20
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;596030]I'll tow the V40 over ...[/QUOTE]
Why not bring the 850 as well?
Post 596034 by oblark on 2013-04-13 20:07:33
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;596030]I'll tow the V40 over ...[/QUOTE]
over .......... what ? :)
Post 596035 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 20:07:47
[QUOTE=T5frankie;596031]clutch on a cosworth?[/QUOTE]
clutch fu*k me it was a cam seal this morning!
Tony.
Post 596036 by stribo on 2013-04-13 20:07:53
[QUOTE=T5frankie;596031]clutch on a cosworth?[/QUOTE]
Piece of cake ;)
Post 596037 by T5frankie on 2013-04-13 20:08:51
[QUOTE=stribo;596036]Piece of cake ;)[/QUOTE]
what type?
Post 596038 by stribo on 2013-04-13 20:10:12
[QUOTE=T5frankie;596037]what type?[/QUOTE]
Battenberg :D
Post 596040 by T5frankie on 2013-04-13 20:14:14
[QUOTE=stribo;596038]Battenberg :D[/QUOTE]
wrong answer it was victoria sponge mate lol
Post 596041 by T5frankie on 2013-04-13 20:15:33
[QUOTE=jotter22;596035]clutch fu*k me it was a cam seal this morning!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
ive realised its a chain of unfortunate events that apparently is the norm on these old cossies or equivalent old ford
Post 596043 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-13 20:29:48
[QUOTE=stribo;596033]Why not bring the 850 as well?[/QUOTE]
Mmm now I have got 2 straight bars..just need to figure out how to steer the cars with a long bit of rope.. It could be a long day ahead!!
Post 596044 by stribo on 2013-04-13 20:30:42
[QUOTE=T5frankie;596040]wrong answer it was victoria sponge mate lol[/QUOTE]
Damn, so close lol
Post 596051 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 20:44:58
[QUOTE=T5frankie;596041]ive realised its a chain of unfortunate events that apparently is the norm on these old cossies or equivalent old ford[/QUOTE]
Tomorrow then you will need body work repairs?
Tony.
Post 596052 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 20:45:31
Latest iPhone weather forecast.....
Post 596056 by jotter22 on 2013-04-13 20:47:29
Are you photo shopping that Graham? its not like that on any forcast i look at!
Post 596058 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-13 20:49:23
[QUOTE=jotter22;596056]Are you photo shopping that Graham? its not like that on any forcast i look at![/QUOTE]
Trust me Tony, I have had the weather ordered for a fortnight now.....I need these brakes doing lol
Post 596226 by jotter22 on 2013-04-14 13:36:47
sorry guys had to give this a miss....went out this morning and the car looked like the pigeon 633 squadron had done a bombing run on it.....and to top it all the wife railroaded me in to going shopping maybe next time.
Tony.
Post 596238 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-14 14:27:53
Brakes done, headlight wipers done.. just started raining for the BBQ
Post 596240 by jotter22 on 2013-04-14 14:31:19
Lol typical....... still sunny here you should have all come to mine!
Tony.
Post 596370 by Sharkey R on 2013-04-14 20:25:54
Was a great little meet guys. Thanks to Stribo and Relfski for the excellent hospitality and food and coffee. Sorry to Charlie for not catching him quick enough before he face planted the floor. And thanks to MRP, Mrs MRP, Little MRP, Judge, Graham and Anne Marie, Oblark and Friend for the barrel of laughs.
For anyone that thinks Graham is the slowest driver on the forum I will be honest and admit that today he took me for a spin in his ridiculously clean V70 and actually got the brakes smoking!!! (Think it was the brake cleaner that had got a little warm but it looked like he'd been giving the car some serious abuse) ;-p
Post 596378 by stribo on 2013-04-14 20:30:40
Had a great day, lots of laughs with a few friends. I didn't get chance to take any photos, but I'm sure M-R-P, and Graham have some.
Post 596380 by stribo on 2013-04-14 20:31:19
[QUOTE=jotter22;596240]Lol typical....... still sunny here you should have all come to mine!
Tony.[/QUOTE]
You didn't offer :P ;)
Post 596402 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-14 20:46:22
Well, where do I start, a BIG thank you to all who came and helped with the brake overhaul toady, stribo, Sharkey R, oblark, Judgeninja and M-R-P I really couldn't have done it without you all (you already know that :wink:) Thanks too to Annemarie, Soozie, Sharon and Rachel for keeping us (and little M-R-P and Charlie) in check.
Brake pedal is now firm and when the new pads wear in I'm sure stopping from high speeds won't be a problem.
Thanks to Steve (Sharkey R) for taking me out in the 'R' the offer still stands mate £2K and your car for mine :rotfl:
It was a great day, weather was good (as I predicted) food was great, and company excellent.....thank you all :worship:
Only have a coup[le of pics, one of which I'll post on my thread, the other is here of M-R-P patting stribo on the back for a job well done.....at least that's what he told me lol
Post 596404 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-14 20:46:57
Great day, but do know if Graham is still waiting for the RAC..?? What were those bolts for again?:rotfl:
Although am praying that everything is OK after we all left...:saint:
Post 596410 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-14 20:48:27
Also thanks to the chefs for the food...
Post 596559 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-14 21:52:58
Captions please....
"There's another 2BHP somewhere down there!!!"
Post 596571 by stribo on 2013-04-14 21:58:26
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;596559]
Captions please....
"There's another 2BHP somewhere down there!!!"[/QUOTE]
Do you think we can make it quicker than Frankie's?
Post 596582 by Sharkey R on 2013-04-14 22:01:32
[QUOTE=stribo;596571]Do you think we can make it quicker than Frankie's?[/QUOTE]
Now that's a stupid thing to say. 10 grand spent on the engine it still wouldn't even come close. ;-p
Post 596587 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-04-14 22:04:04
GrahamV70, "Get out of the way boys, I'll fix it for you"
Stribo, "Wake up Graham you just fainted and was talking delirious gibberish!!"
M-R-P, "Graham, make the tea.."
Post 596641 by iancho on 2013-04-15 06:48:37
Looks like you all had a great time... I wish i could of made it just for the laughs and banter :smile:
Post 596659 by M-R-P on 2013-04-15 08:05:51
[QUOTE=iancho;596641]Looks like you all had a great time... I wish i could of made it just for the laughs and banter :smile:[/QUOTE]
Shame you didn't make it mate, the teaboy we had was hopeless! (had to write a list and managed to loose it between the driveway and the kitchen lol)
Post 596661 by iancho on 2013-04-15 08:09:23
[QUOTE=M-R-P;596659]Shame you didn't make it mate, the teaboy we had was hopeless! (had to write a list and managed to loose it between the driveway and the kitchen lol)[/QUOTE]
Lmao... That sounds about right... Knowing the teaboy he was probably to busy worrying about fingerprints on his car.... I missed a right corker of a day!
Post 596662 by M-R-P on 2013-04-15 08:13:57
He was funny... kept walking round to each corner to look at the progress going "what's that? what you doing, what do you mean there's spare bolts?"
You should have seen his face when we unbolted the top of one wing to move the slam panel ;) hahaha He couldn't come round and investigate because they had him busy pressing the brake pedal for the bleed lol.
Post 596663 by iancho on 2013-04-15 08:19:01
[QUOTE=M-R-P;596662]He was funny... kept walking round to each corner to look at the progress going "what's that? what you doing, what do you mean there's spare bolts?"
You should have seen his face when we unbolted the top of one wing to move the slam panel ;) hahaha He couldn't come round and investigate because they had him busy pressing the brake pedal for the bleed lol.[/QUOTE]
Lol, you rotten lot! .... I can just picture his face lol.... This will take him months to get over
Post 596671 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 08:43:37
Hahahaha he's right though, Wayne needed me to help bleed the system....I just couldn't understand why the wing had to be unbolted to replace a headlight wiper motor, I'm sure he was dragging the job out tbh
Post 596684 by M-R-P on 2013-04-15 09:19:20
Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)
Post 596695 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 10:04:55
[QUOTE=M-R-P;596684]Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)[/QUOTE]
Which was......
Post 596696 by stribo on 2013-04-15 10:07:40
[QUOTE=M-R-P;596684]Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)[/QUOTE]
Lucky he didn't see how many bolts we didn't bother putting back. ;)
Post 596699 by jotter22 on 2013-04-15 10:12:32
Lol there is always spares though! i think the manufacturers put extras in just to get you thinking......or do they?
Tony.
Post 596701 by M-R-P on 2013-04-15 10:29:21
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;596695]Which was......[/QUOTE]
:D
[QUOTE=stribo;596696]Lucky he didn't see how many bolts we didn't bother putting back. ;)[/QUOTE]
Yea, took me ages emptying my pockets when I got home ;)
Post 596765 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 15:57:14
Just to let you know, the screw that was left over from the refurb and found it's way into my o/s/r tyre was successfully removed today and the tyre REPAIRED..... £9.60 better than £70 plus vat :B_thumb:
Post 596766 by M-R-P on 2013-04-15 15:59:03
Really?
None of the tyre places round will touch a puncture that close to the edge.
What shape was the guy's head? ;)
Post 596769 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 16:02:13
[QUOTE=M-R-P;596766]
What shape was the guy's head? ;)[/QUOTE]
Summat like this.....
