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AlexW's Driveway Antics :)
- Thread starter AlexW
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as of this moment i will say yes,cheers for the invite...as long as it's alright with alex?
would be good to meet some of you guys as i'm the new one on the block
Alexs is on route on my way back so its definite possibility for us though it would be 3-4 earliest.
as of this moment i will say yes,cheers for the invite...as long as it's alright with alex?
would be good to meet some of you guys as i'm the new one on the block
Everyone is more than welcome.
Might even get some stuff done!
If i turn up you will get nothing done, thats a fact.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
barrythecat Good stuff mate. I can meet you at along route if that's easier and travel to he's together if you wanted?
PM your route and I'll think of a place we can meet
PM your route and I'll think of a place we can meet
@barrythecat Good stuff mate. I can meet you at along route if that's easier and travel to he's together if you wanted?
PM your route and I'll think of a place we can meet
it would help if you gave me a clue as to where he lives,so i can work out what route to take lol...i already know he's in essex
it would help if you gave me a clue as to where he lives,so i can work out what route to take lol...i already know he's in essex
Dunmow near braintree
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Haha, my bad As above!
As above!looks like the best way would be for me to get on the B1502 leading onto the A414 towards Stanstead abbots towards you somewhere.....never been down that way so i might get lost lol.
Not lived in Hertford long so i don't know my way around yet
Not lived in Hertford long so i don't know my way around yet
Its not exactly a 5min trip for you, but Saturday is going to be a big day, considering it's still cold anyway!
If this years anything like last, I'm going to have a constant flow.
Sounds like a plan
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks Alex for sorting out my rear shims I'm actually happy with it now!
I'm actually happy with it now!9 total! Would have been much better if it was warmer!
Cheers for everybody coming, was a good day
Thanks Alex for sorting out my rear shims
What did he do?
Still 10 mm but with no camber?
9 total! Would have been much better if it was warmer!
Cheers for everybody coming, was a good day
It was a tad nippy aye
Pretty much it, although more like 11/12mm now. Fitted some 1degree camber shims upside down.
It was a good day apart from getting stabbed.(note to self,don't lean on alex's fence again without looking)..was good to meet you guys,i learnt a few things today
I will def be coming again alex but will have to use mark as my sat nav for now,i didn't have a clue where i was lol.
Kyle 86 as soon as i sat in the car and out of that wind my back said "thanks"..still feel cold now lol
Hows yours?..you looked in proper pain at one point?
.(note to self,don't lean on alex's fence again without looking)..was good to meet you guys,i learnt a few things todayI will def be coming again alex but will have to use mark as my sat nav for now,i didn't have a clue where i was lol.
Kyle 86 as soon as i sat in the car and out of that wind my back said "thanks"..still feel cold now lol
Hows yours?..you looked in proper pain at one point?
It was a good day apart from getting stabbed
I will def be coming again alex but will have to use mark as my sat nav for now,i didn't have a clue where i was lol.
Kyle 86 as soon as i sat in the car and out of that wind my back said "thanks"..still feel cold now lol
Hows yours?..you looked in proper pain at one point?
Im glad u had a good time baz. Nice to have a newbie join the group
Yeah my back is ok now mate haha @ barrythecat and hows the stab wound lool
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Smoking causes back pain
Feel free Baz to use me again, I'm a regular now!
Feel free Baz to use me again, I'm a regular now!
i'm looking forward to next saturday,not so much the early start,but should be good (surrey)
Hopefully we won't have to negotiate small lakes next time we go lol (alex's)
(surrey)Hopefully we won't have to negotiate small lakes next time we go lol (alex's)
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Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Oh yeah for sure. I'll also bring the plaster just in case...
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Are you going to run yours barry or just come to watch and have a chat, etc?
not sure,never done one before but don't know if i want to put that kinda stress on the engine before i get the belts done etc...although it might be good to have a before and after:S
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Well you can pay on the day so you can see what its like and decide last minute. The good thing is that SRR is independent and have nothing to prove so what they read is what it is.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah mate, will bring the 'ol stick along!
Sorry me and ben didnt make it! Many cars though!!
Backdating this a bit, haven't had time to post what I've been doing!.
Firstly, got the cup engine out earlier in the week, I had planned to get it out last weekend but between rain, collecting the inferno and the MK meet I didn't get chance
Got most of the bay stripped last weekend and any spare hours I had.
Subframe off
Then lowered the engine out carefully.
Then stole the box from the cup for Terrys 172 (identical gearbox's luckily!) So got the gazebo out and cracked on with that in the pissing rain.
Box in...
Then the pics stopped for Terrys as I was just getting it back together, which was bloody horrible in the rain, but I managed to drive it down the road and back Friday night, before everybody turned up Saturday!
As seen above there was a few Clios about lol
Then this morning got Terrys finished, just a couple of little bits to tweak and it'll be ready for Thursday's Pitsea meet, and most importantly the Surry Rolling Road Day on Saturday
This meant the inferno could take position.
Some of you may know this car came from the Facebook Clio group. The guy wanted it gone ASAP... It was described as having no MOT/Tax, needing an alternator and also having the belts done 1k ago (its on 102k). But the winning feature, is the fact it has Trendlines (factory option).
Now I've had it for a while I know pretty much everything that I have to fix on it, which is a long list!
PAS pump is shot, turn the steering and the belt slips as the pulley is locking up.
Alternator has a dead short.
Rear exhaust hanger is completely gone.
Drivers side window doesn't work
N/S Fog smashed.
Windscreen wiper goes off the screen.
Needs MOT.
Best of all was the fact I turned up to see a completely minging car, inside was full of rubbish, mcdonalds bags and foods, even some fries, the outside was caked in crap and it clearly hadn't been looked after. Also, the cambelt that had apparently been done 1k ago, looked like it hasn't been done in about 5 years, The seller said the Alternator had only failed a couple of weeks prior to me collecting... However, after doing a MOT check online, It's last MOT ran out in November 2012, and the tax shows as running out in April 2012... But, it was very cheap.
I'll do the belts on it, sort everything else out (Helps having the Cup!) and probably sell it on in a couple of months once spring is here.
Saturday, before everybody turned up, I fitted a new seat into the Inferno... Found a pound too!
Then asif by magic, My seats in the DCi disappeared....
Then look what appeared....
I'll leave them in a couple of weeks and decide if I want to keep them. Otherwise they will be for sale in a month or two.
I think that just about brings this up to date. I plan to play with the Inferno this afternoon, its lovely weather outside.
Firstly, got the cup engine out earlier in the week, I had planned to get it out last weekend but between rain, collecting the inferno and the MK meet I didn't get chance
Got most of the bay stripped last weekend and any spare hours I had.
Subframe off
Then lowered the engine out carefully.
Then stole the box from the cup for Terrys 172 (identical gearbox's luckily!) So got the gazebo out and cracked on with that in the pissing rain.
Box in...
Then the pics stopped for Terrys as I was just getting it back together, which was bloody horrible in the rain, but I managed to drive it down the road and back Friday night, before everybody turned up Saturday!
As seen above there was a few Clios about lol
Then this morning got Terrys finished, just a couple of little bits to tweak and it'll be ready for Thursday's Pitsea meet, and most importantly the Surry Rolling Road Day on Saturday
This meant the inferno could take position.
Some of you may know this car came from the Facebook Clio group. The guy wanted it gone ASAP... It was described as having no MOT/Tax, needing an alternator and also having the belts done 1k ago (its on 102k). But the winning feature, is the fact it has Trendlines (factory option).
Now I've had it for a while I know pretty much everything that I have to fix on it, which is a long list!
PAS pump is shot, turn the steering and the belt slips as the pulley is locking up.
Alternator has a dead short.
Rear exhaust hanger is completely gone.
Drivers side window doesn't work
N/S Fog smashed.
Windscreen wiper goes off the screen.
Needs MOT.
Best of all was the fact I turned up to see a completely minging car, inside was full of rubbish, mcdonalds bags and foods, even some fries, the outside was caked in crap and it clearly hadn't been looked after. Also, the cambelt that had apparently been done 1k ago, looked like it hasn't been done in about 5 years, The seller said the Alternator had only failed a couple of weeks prior to me collecting... However, after doing a MOT check online, It's last MOT ran out in November 2012, and the tax shows as running out in April 2012... But, it was very cheap.
I'll do the belts on it, sort everything else out (Helps having the Cup!) and probably sell it on in a couple of months once spring is here.
Saturday, before everybody turned up, I fitted a new seat into the Inferno... Found a pound too!
Then asif by magic, My seats in the DCi disappeared....
Then look what appeared....
I'll leave them in a couple of weeks and decide if I want to keep them. Otherwise they will be for sale in a month or two.
I think that just about brings this up to date. I plan to play with the Inferno this afternoon, its lovely weather outside.
Trendlines look great! I really really fancy them for my ph1
Whos is M888 TCH? or similar. Pretty sure I saw it in a mcdonalds car park this mornings.
Whos is M888 TCH? or similar. Pretty sure I saw it in a mcdonalds car park this mornings.
Trendlines look great! I really really fancy them for my ph1
Whos is M888 TCH? or similar. Pretty sure I saw it in a mcdonalds car park this mornings.
Thats paris peach's 182 and he works at boreham maccys
I thought it was Paris's, but I was abit confused.
The mcdonalds has epic touch screen table game things to play lol, for kids obviously!
The mcdonalds has epic touch screen table game things to play lol, for kids obviously!
alex you should start selling those bucket seats in the inferno lol
Quality write up lol. U spend the pound wisely mate
Keep the trendlines
Spent the pound on playing Pool with ParisPeach and his girlfriend Sally.
Unsure on the trendlines yet, Don't go far enough back for me!
Trendlines look great! I really really fancy them for my ph1
They are very nice seats. Welcome to sit in them next time I see you (If I still have them!)
What was you doing in Chelmsford?!
I saw the vid you posted on facebook, such a child lol.
I'd make a mint! Bit high and not very supportive though!
