V6 in hibernation, few garage / interior shots

[cat171]

What real stunner, love those seats!!

///I actually know a guy that uses his V6 through the winter, Illiad ph2, he went to Uni with my OH. Looks lovely though mate, the interior is special.

I use mine all year too, apart from when it snows.

 

[ColinG]

Mars Red is an easy colour to match Colin, we did the full front end of Iain's ph1. Lovely thing that was. Illiad is harder.

I actually know a guy that uses his V6 through the winter, Illiad ph2, he went to Uni with my OH. Looks lovely though mate, the interior is special.

At the moment I'm thinking of rentec automotive in Edinburgh for the service work etc so this may work out well and do it all at once when the car is up there?! My wallet is getting nervous

I wish I could find a race shuttle for hire or something to get it up there though

 

[ColinG]

That is absolutely stunning.

cheers mate

What a beaut. Look forward to seeing it again in the flesh sometime, and no doubt that quick detailing spray won't be far behind either!

Ha! Yeah another northern meet would be great next year, the southerners get all the fun! How's yours running? You scraped that front bumper again yet? Lol - cringe!
Detailing spray is permanently in the car, wife says I'm sad lol

Really is beautiful! Sooo clean, I'd love one but couldn't bear to use it as a daily motor.

Me either mate, I've had 2 other vees which I used all year round and it's far more special as a toy.

man i wish i had a unit/garage...!

car is stunning as always.

Cheers Naith

Amazing car.
The interior is superb, the little details like the steering wheel & insert, seats & sidemounts absolutely make it.
Love the colour and there's not a single thing I don't like about it...
Wait hold on, yes there is...
The fact it's not mine. LOL

Thanks dude, it's all in the little details at the end of the day, making it my own without removing the originality of the car is my goal!

 

[Willliams]

There must be folk that hire trailers up there Colin.. Will save having to scrounge a lift back home too

 

[ColinG]

What real stunner, love those seats!!

I use mine all year too, apart from when it snows.

Youve had yours for agggggess now haven't you? We need more pics on here. Illiad mk1's are just amazing. So rare!

 

[TomB92]

Love the car! Stunning.

 

[Alan]

Credit to you mate.

 

[ColinG]

There must be folk that hire trailers up there Colin.. Will save having to scrounge a lift back home too

Plenty of trailers for hire Shaun... But I'm looking for covered trailers, seem to be a few down south for hire but none up here! And looking on the Brian James website your talking £6k + vat !!!

 

[Leeshez]

Stunning for a 10 year old motor. . Perfect condition .

 

[cat171]

Youve had yours for agggggess now haven't you? We need more pics on here. Illiad mk1's are just amazing. So rare!

I have yeah, coming up to seven years in March. Yeah I'll sort a thread & pics out sometime soon

 

[Stevo!]

Me either mate, I've had 2 other vees which I used all year round and it's far more special as a toy.

Yeah thats all it would be to me if I got one, weekend weapon :evil:

 

[Invexis-]

Ha! Yeah another northern meet would be great next year, the southerners get all the fun! How's yours running? You scraped that front bumper again yet? Lol - cringe!
Detailing spray is permanently in the car, wife says I'm sad lol

It's all fine, it was just me worrying about the water level, hasn't lost a drop since the lakes. And Never missed a beat! (Touch wood)

I took the wrong turn the other week, and was met with a mountain of a speed bump, slight scrape but nothing to worry about, other than that it's all good. I now have a new road finally (bought a new house so road was shocking) and it's 100x easier to get on my drive.

Hahaha, bless her, she doesn't understand does she

Something I wanted to ask you, do you use anything to keep damp out of the car? Iv been using silica gel to draw moisture out, and Iv just put a damp tramp In there too.

 

[BoatNonce]

I wish I could find a race shuttle for hire or something to get it up there though

LeeP86 probably knows someone IIRC.

 

[LeeP86]

You rang m'lord?

 

[BoatNonce]

See the post I quoted You are the same Lee who trailers cars around for people aren't you?

 

[LeeP86]

See the post I quoted You are the same Lee who trailers cars around for people aren't you?

I am indeed. I can't hire the trailer out but we may be able to come to some arrangement

 

[BoatNonce]

There you go ColinG

 

[ColinG]

Something I wanted to ask you, do you use anything to keep damp out of the car? Iv been using silica gel to draw moisture out, and Iv just put a damp tramp In there too.

I don't put anything inside it, I run a dehumidifier 24/7 in the garage and never had a problem with damp or a smell inside at all, out of interest though, where do you buy silica gel and does it work effectively?

 

[ColinG]

Thanks McGherkin
LeeP86 does it matter that your in Essex and I'm North of Carlisle, and wanting a car taken to Edinburgh?

Also is trailer covered?

 

[Silent_Scone]

I'm not sure how anyone with half a life could muster the effort to keep that car as immaculate as that, but regardless...that is f'n stunning! Hats off everywhere.

 

[LeeP86]

Ah yea may be an issue, I was on my phone earlier so couldn't read the thread fully.

The trailer is covered (see below) your more than welcome to PM or email me to see if we can sort something out?

 

[Invexis-]

I don't put anything inside it, I run a dehumidifier 24/7 in the garage and never had a problem with damp or a smell inside at all, out of interest though, where do you buy silica gel and does it work effectively?

God damn you people with garages!!

I don't buy it I borrow it from work, we use it in breathers at work to keep moisture out of oil that's open to atmosphere, so I assume it's good. Changes from orange to a blue / green colour when holding the moisture. To re charge it it's sent to an 'oven' and dried out and changes back. I keep two football socks full of it hidden behind the seats. It needed changing after about 10 days. I have yet to see any condensation on the inside of the car.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Absolutely adore that, Colin!

I've put some serious thought into how i'm going to get one.

 

[Tunst]

I may know A chap you could borrow A race shuttle off @ColinG


I'l have to ask him

 

[ColinG]

Absolutely adore that, Colin!

I've put some serious thought into how i'm going to get one.

I can't reccomend it enough Danny! It's something I urge you to seriously consider going for! Now is the time to buy as well as values are rising!

 

[ColinG]

I may know A chap you could borrow A race shuttle off @ColinG


I'l have to ask him

Tunst that sounds promising! Much appreciate if you could find out mate

 

[Dan...]

So much want for this Vee! :hail:

 

[Lal B3N]

Epic car!

I might know someone who would let you borrow a covered trailer for a few pennies if you needed it.

 

[Cliotoby]

What gearbox did these have?

The JC5 in the Clio 1*2 feels like s**t, always wondered if the box in the V6 was good or not.

 

[_Tom]

Hot stuff.

Couldn't get yourself away from pole positions..hahah

 

[Riad]

Very nice!

 

[Fred@BTM]

What gearbox did these have?

The JC5 in the Clio 1*2 feels like s**t, always wondered if the box in the V6 was good or not.

they use a PK6 (which comes in Renault van's!!!!) but the box in the V6 is actually specific to the V6 (different bell housing and ratios set, stronger selectors etc)

 

[ColinG]

What gearbox did these have?

The JC5 in the Clio 1*2 feels like s**t, always wondered if the box in the V6 was good or not.

The Vee gearbox is a dream to use. Albeit not the strongest if your aiming for more power.

The way it snicks between gears and is easily the lightest gearchange of any car I've driven all add to the experience.

 

[Cliotoby]

Thats cool. Figured it might have been like the TL4 with it being a 6 speed.

 

[SharkyUK]

The Vee gearbox is a dream to use. Albeit not the strongest if your aiming for more power.

The way it snicks between gears and is easily the lightest gearchange of any car I've driven all add to the experience.

Agreed - driving around in Fred's Vee is a pleasure as the gear change is sublime.

 

[Sam Bignell]

Looks great Colin!

 

[Ian_182]

Very very nice colin.I love the seats.

 

[Ali]

Nice mate.

 

[ColinG]

Very very nice colin.I love the seats.

Cheers ian!

Looks great Colin!

Nowhere near as clean as yours though mate, gutted to hear your selling up

Nice mate.

Cheers Norway. Where you hiding nowadays?

 

[Ali]

Cheers ian!


Nowhere near as clean as yours though mate, gutted to hear your selling up



Cheers Norway. Where you hiding nowadays?

Ha!

just busy busy! Moved house! Eve will be back once road next year for sure...May even make a meet.....