Winter prep for the BurbleBus

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Hi team.

The BurbleBus has been hardened and readied for winter.

Thanks to the wind/storm we had 2 weeks ago, it's now carrying some battle scars... namely this fcuker..:

.. which fell on to the car. The only damage was this dent which I'll need a pro to push/pull out as it's double skinned there..:

Must have been about 200kg of wood as between 3 of us, we couldn't lift it or move it off the deck once the car was moved.

In the meantime, these badboys turned up as I wanted to stay with the 17s all year round now.

Nokian WR A3's on Lal B3N 's recommendation. The next model up has studs/spikes :approve:

Had them fitted to my old Rota Torques at SkidMarques in Brentwood this week whilst I was in Germany and I bolted them to the car this morning.

BurbleBus on the new winter wheel/tyre combo by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr

BurbleBus on the new winter wheel/tyre combo by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr

Apart from that, I've left the protective layer of dirt over the top of the sealant to help combat the winter weather and it's ready to do combat with the cold stuff.

Bring it on


:evil:

 

[Lawro]

Looks lovely! Shame about the fence damage though.

 

[welshname]

I'm glad it's winter as the car now looks better than in the summer months.

You need to pull your finger and that dent out.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

The de-dent will happen at some point. No biggy.

Yeah the Revos need to go grey !

 

[Tim.]

Superb preparation, bet you can't wait for it to get proper cold and for some of the white stuff to come down so you can exploit the rubber. Huge fun passing stranded cars with consummate ease.

 

[welshname]

The de-dent will happen at some point. No biggy.

Yeah the Revos need to go grey !

You're finally making sense.

Looks so much more mean right now.

 

[Mr R.]

Looks cracking mate, is winter going to be that bad then?

 

[Al_G]

Looks good .

If its double skinned you'll struggle to get that dent out.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Looks good .

If its double skinned you'll struggle to get that dent out.

We'll see...

Looks cracking mate, is winter going to be that bad then?

Don't make me find that crystal ball pic Scott......

Superb preparation, bet you can't wait for it to get proper cold and for some of the white stuff to come down so you can exploit the rubber. Huge fun passing stranded cars with consummate ease.

I had cheaper winters on the 16" standard wheels the last 2 years so I know what it's capable of But yes.. can't wait !

 

[Richyy182]

Nice bus. Love it.

 

[Gally]

A true dent guy will remove that to at least 95%.

Awesome looking bus. Love the last shot!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Cheers Richy

A true dent guy will remove that to at least 95%.

Awesome looking bus. Love the last shot!

Yeah I'm hoping so ! Cheers. I do like it on these wheels

 

[McGherkin]

Those tyres look pretty beefy.

 

[Mr R.]

TEG, if you dont have/know a good dent man then let me know and ill fire you over the guy who did my car number mate.

Also the reason I asked about bad winter was because my van needs front tyre's and I was wondering if it was worth getting a pair of winter one's.
They would have to stay on the van though as I dont have other wheels.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Thanks. I'll be in touch if necessary.

As for tyres on your van - can you not get a set of steelies from a scrappy !? Corsa van IIRC ? Must be loads of old steels kicking about...

I wouldn't put 2 winters on personally. I'd run 4 until April/March then swap them to 'normal' rubber. Any tyre place will swap them over for you cheap enough. Also with regards to it being a bad winter - winter tyres benefits start when it's 7C or colder over normal tyres. I won't blather on about them any more as I've said enough previously

 

[imprezaworks]

That looks ace

 

[Lal B3N]

Car looks awesome.

Tyres should be epic!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

That looks ace

Thanks

Car looks awesome.

Tyres should be epic!

I hope so ! They certainly look immense ! Bring on the white stuff

 

[Cub.]

Awesome bus. Love this. Bad times on the dent You claiming on house insurance. At least it hasnt scuffed / cracked the paint.

Those winter tyres look like serious bits of kit. I want to see it climbing a near vertical hill in the ice

I also love the fact you have a spare set of pristine Rotas to just 'throw' the winter tyres on. Hero.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

LOLz. I'll see what I can do It was fcunking hilarious last time when it snowed.

There's no point claiming on the house insurance. Fence needed replacing anyway. Dent will cost £50 to remove, tops ? If half the car had been smashed in I'd reconsider.

They're my old wheels.. I've only got 3 sets for it.

 

[Russ_16v]

LOVE this car.

In fact every time I see a fecking thread i'm back on autotrader for another Scooby. I blame you.

Loving the winter tyres, with the 4WD you should be pretty much unstoppable!

 

[Gally]

Always the same Russ, everytime I see one or a picture!

 

[_Tom]

Looks great "winter spec"..

Shame about the fence. My mrs smart took a tree..lol

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Looks great "winter spec"..

Shame about the fence. My mrs smart took a tree..lol

Ha oh dear... Game over ?

Cheers Gally.. Russ lol.. Sorry haha !!

 

[_Tom]

Ha oh dear... Game over ?

Cheers Gally.. Russ lol.. Sorry haha !!

She was lucky really. New rear wing and light. Took about 30 mins for me to change it all..lol Easier than lego

 

[Munson]

So do these winter tyres actually work?

 

[Goodj]

So do these winter tyres actually work?

Only in the summer

 

[bill]

So do these winter tyres actually work?

100% i went from not being able to move an inch from outside my house one year, to going wherever i want now with winters on, ignore those who say otherwise.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

100% i went from not being able to move an inch from outside my house one year, to going wherever i want now with winters on, ignore those who say otherwise.

Pls do not feed de trollz.

 

[Wick]

Pls do not feed de trollz.

But he's hungry.

Got my winters on today as well... Can't wait to casually pass some bint in a 4x4 that can't get up a hill.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Haa.

What did you go for ?

The Bus is currently HANGING.

Pics and videos to follow from The Unit London Division new HQ tomorrow

 

[Wick]

Hankook Ic*ept and Toyo SnowProx combo.

got the Toyo's cheap from a chap on here, but need to flog a pair with low tread still.

 

[Ian_182]

Winter tyres in essex on a 4wd subaru..............


Car looks good on those wheels,shame about the dent.

 

[bill]

Pls do not feed de trollz.

your right, i shouldn't! wagon looks cool as fook btw!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

your right, i shouldn't! wagon looks cool as fook btw!

Cheers

It's currently utterly revolting. Done about 600 miles in the last week !

Phone pics don't really show the level of hang that this is currently sporting...


Few pics from the new The Unit unit: Central London Breakout Division. Rob and I spent a few hours at this weekend doing bits and bobs.

Untitled by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr

Untitled by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr

Untitled by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr

:evil:

 

[Bluebeard]

Where is this???

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Right in the business district dude next to a big pond. Where else would you find a massive warehouse full of nothing ?

 

[Bluebeard]

I'd love to have my forecourt in there!

 

[Russ_16v]

Love the tyre mark in the last picture - must have parked it properly

What suspension is it on mate? Tyres look close to the arches - looks awesome

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

There might be a video of the entrance on day one appearing on YT shortly

The parking brake miiiight have been used to aid parking, well observed

It's on BC Racing coilovers .. the fronts are spot on. The rears were raised about 15mm from how they came (all set up out the box - see other thread from a couple of months ago ).

No scrubbing.. it's perfect. Properly properly perfect.