Mossy's Cars

[Ben]

Think I spotted you in the AG this evening coming into Clowne.

 

[mossyv6]

Think I spotted you in the AG this evening coming into Clowne.

Hey mate, yes that would be me I go through Clowne on my way to work in Shirebrook.
I know that road very well

 

[Ben]

Hey mate, yes that would be me I go through Clowne on my way to work in Shirebrook.
I know that road very well

Me too! I used to live in Clowne but now living in Palterton, travel that way to and from Halfway everyday. Such a crap drive when you get stuck behind someone doing 30 the entire way.

 

[Martin.]

@mossyv6 when you sprayed the plastics did you sand them down and prep first?

How well does the paint stick to a plastic?

Always thought it would flake off easily?

Mine are looking sorry for themselves too!

 

[mossyv6]

@mossyv6 when you sprayed the plastics did you sand them down and prep first?

How well does the paint stick to a plastic?

Always thought it would flake off easily?

Mine are looking sorry for themselves too!

Nothing special mate - just a wipe over with thinners and a couple of coats of Halfords satin black.

 

[mossyv6]

RB 182

Project finished and now with its news owner. I honestly can’t believe how many messages/texts/calls I had for this car.

Couple of photos from the advert:

AG 200

Currently in North Wales for the week so a quick couple of photos at the beach:

 

[yeecup]

That rb is stunning. Best colour for a mk2 IMO.

 

[mossyv6]

That rb is stunning. Best colour for a mk2 IMO.

Thanks mate and yes RB is such a great colour on the 182.

 

[mossyv6]

A few small jobs done today:

Trophy

Foot pedals replaced as originals were in poor condition and I was going to swap them to 197/200 but gave up.
Found a half decent set on eBay and polished them up and fitted.

Old:

Removed and backs painted:

Replacement set:

And fitted:

Replacement rear shock bolts:

 

[mossyv6]

AG 200

Replacing a blown bulb in the heater control. This turned out to be a pain as I had to remove the heater unit to get the bulb out which involved 3 fiddly wire controllers.

Facia removed

Heater removed and T5 bulb and holder removed/replaced

Back together and working

 

[mossyv6]

Best hot hatch of the century - the results!

You nominated them and you voted for them; time to get into the official PH list of greatest hot hatches from the 21st century

www.pistonheads.com

Photo of my car at no 9

 

[mossyv6]

A bit of an update.

Spotted this last weekend on Autotrader and thought it was worth a viewing and I enjoy a challenge!

Pro’s:
65k miles
Brand new cambelt, aux belt, waterpump just done with receipt for £600.
Clutch and dmf just done with a receipt for £900!
Drove well, boosted well, no smoke etc
Very clean.
Cheap as chips!! (But we will see).
Great family boost bus

Con’s (quite a list):
Mot history like war and peace!
No Service history at all except for the receipts above plus latest Mot cert.
Mot history shows a slight mileage issue but I’m sure it should be 26k not 28k.
Needs front brakes and a couple of tyres and a service.

But as I say I like a challenge.

So offered what I thought what it was worth, they thought I was joking so explained why and they eventually agreed and deposit left.

So today I picked it up and saw @YorkshireKyle on the way.

Didn’t go as well as I thought - car had a flat battery and told them they hadn’t changed the front brakes as the MOT suggests and I bet the rest hadn’t been done, I told them their guaranteed mileage was crap due to mileage issue I had found so I persevered and haggled the price down even further.
They charged the battery and got it going.
Paid up and the drive home was spot on.
I also found a console full of money.

But I think they forgot to clean the boot

Challenge on!

 

[dablk]

Boot...Paid less for more
always like watching how you bring them up Paul..

 

[mossyv6]

Boot...Paid less for more
always like watching how you bring them up Paul..

Thanks Chris, hopefully not to much, it’s just a shame I can’t sort out the lost history

 

[Crayola]

You should have said you were off to pick this up😂 I've got Megane parts you could have had!😉😂 Good to see you as always mate

 

[mossyv6]

You should have said you were off to pick this up😂 I've got Megane parts you could have had!😉😂 Good to see you as always mate

Thanks Kyle, the place was about 2 miles away from you and proper shady!
My sister in law (that was her yellow corsa ) thought I was going to start fighting, lol. He actually through the jump leads across the car park at one point! It took them ages to get it going and it was p1ssing it down. Think they were glad to see the back of me.

 

[Clio_fool]

Sounds like you've had a fun day Paul 😂. The 225 trophy was a nice looking car back in the day, can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

[mossyv6]

Plans are:

H&R lowering springs.
A couple of tyres.
Wheel refurb.
Front splitter.
Front brakes and rear pads.
Service.
Check the mot advisories - I am convinced none have been done even though they have disappeared.

And get some receipts in the history.

 

[mossyv6]

Sounds like you've had a fun day Paul 😂. The 225 trophy was a nice looking car back in the day, can't wait to see how this turns out.

I’m normally a very calm man Paul but these clowns wound me up but I dug my heels in and stayed calm and reminded them of my consumer rights!

 

[Crayola]

If it was from anywhere round here I'm gonna put money in them being idiots! I never buy cars from round here because they're all complete and utter useless twonks!

Did you pay regular trophy prices or 225 prices?👀

 

[mossyv6]

If it was from anywhere round here I'm gonna put money in them being idiots! I never buy cars from round here because they're all complete and utter useless twonks!

Did you pay regular trophy prices or 225 prices?👀

Yes totally agree and I was expected it tbh. I was speaking with one and then all of a sudden there was 2 of his brothers with him.

Price wise it was unloved 225 money.

 

[Crayola]

Yes totally agree and I was expected it tbh. I was speaking with one and then all of a sudden there was 2 of his brothers with him.

Price wise it was unloved 225 money.

Yeah that happens, I went to view a dCi clio in Ravensthorpe once. A lad stood there with about 6 other family members trying to tell me it was a good car. It was a proper nail!

 

[Ben]

The AG looked good this morning mate! I was in the E36.

 

[mossyv6]

The AG looked good this morning mate! I was in the E36.

Gave you a wave matey and thanks for the comment - the E36 looks great mate - I will have a look at it next week when I pick Quinn up from the nursery
All the best.

 

[Ben]

Gave you a wave matey and thanks for the comment - the E36 looks great mate - I will have a look at it next week when I pick Quinn up from the nursery
All the best.

Awesome mate, don’t look too close it still needs a lot of work 😂

 

[mossyv6]

Awesome mate, don’t look too close it still needs a lot of work 😂

It’s all part of the fun/bank draining/cut knuckles/swearing challenge

 

[Phil555]

Cracking Thread this. Some great cars and amazing results.

The R5 & V6 are beauties and I love the AG200.

 

[mossyv6]

Cracking Thread this. Some great cars and amazing results.

The R5 & V6 are beauties and I love the AG200.

Thanks Phil, it’s always been my passion/obsession

I just wish I could find the energy to get the 5 done.

 

[BaileyWolves]

Jesus I want that 5 turbo 😍

 

[Clio_fool]

Jesus I want that 5 turbo 😍

Oi, back of the queue! 😂
@mossyv6 you need to stop buying clio's and megane's and sort the 5 out. 👍

 

[mossyv6]

Jesus I want that 5 turbo 😍

Thanks matey - it is lovely and won’t take much to finish.

Oi, back of the queue! 😂
@mossyv6 you need to stop buying clio's and megane's and sort the 5 out. 👍

You are absolutely right Paul - I need to get my finger out!

 

[Clio_fool]

You are absolutely right Paul - I need to get my finger out!

Don't forget to bring it round to mine so I can drool on it though 🤤😂.

 

[Crayola]

Don't forget to bring it round to mine so I can drool on it though 🤤😂.

From which end? 😂

 

[mossyv6]

225 Trophy

So a few parts bought:

Upper and lower front strut links.
Outer track rod ends.
Front discs.
Front pads.
Rear pads.
Standard stereo.
New wipers.
New mats.
H & R lowering springs.
Gear knob decal.
Spacers.
Driveshaft gaiter.
Keyless drivers door sensor.
Replacement passenger door mirror.

And a few jobs done slowly:

Gear knob

Stereo fitted

Exterior door handle sprayed

 

[mossyv6]

Interior grab handles

Replacement interior door openers

Replacement window switches

 

[mossyv6]

AG 200

Up for sale and therefore put the standard seats back in today.

Above seats are drying.

 

[mossyv6]

AG 200

Now sold and living down South.

On its way to its new home:

225 Trophy

Had a spare hour this morning in between looking after the kids.

So I thought I would tackle the exhaust:

I honestly thought it was beyond it’s best and nearly bought this as it was original with a back box chop and very local.

But thought sod it, this is only an in between car and trying to keep costs down so I will have a crack with the wire wool and autosol.
One done:

Both done and job done

Very rewarding and didn’t cost a penny!!

 

[Ocsltd]

Great effort mate! Love what you do with the your cars, and your attention to detail!!

 

[mossyv6]

Great effort mate! Love what you do with the your cars, and your attention to detail!!

Thanks mate, it’s borderline between hobbie/obsession!

 

[Ben]

Looking good mate.