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Whatever you do, get the right season rating. If you want winter only, make sure you dont use it in strong sunlight. I found out to my cost that a £150 3 season cover will fall apart after a year of u/v exposure. When the manufacturer says its for certain conditions, believe them, it is. make sure i...

Aaahh... the age-old question, "Do I spend more money on a car that isnt worth the cost of the repair. The answer is, if you really have to sit and think about it then its a NO. A classic car is a bottomless pit financially. If you really think you can do better with that money then let it go, suffe...

I was a simple-minded young man back in 1990 when me and my old pa went down to Sandal BMW in Wakefield, West Yorks one fine none-snowy day to purchase our now 27yr old 320i. After much discussion I piped-up " its rear-wheel drive, whats it like in snow", salesmans reply " couple of bags of sand ove...

I went outside , took the cover off, drove it over the Beacons for an hour or so, took it back, put the cover on and decided it was time for it to go to another home. I think I have just realised I need a proper everyday car rather than a showpiece. Just like Mr Webber, time to go is when you are at...

1st post eh.. Bit excitable..

This may sound like p#####g on a very pleasent parade but capri-rob has said words of wisdom. If you cant see rust, look for some. If you CAN see it, you wont have to look far for some more in all the favourite places. You then have to assess if you can afford to spend 1500 quid plating all that rus...

Am in my car boot sometime today. I ll have a gander at my wiring diagrams. This has been a thorn in my arse for years on and off and plenty more owners as well. Looking at what you have in your hand, someone has been messing with it already. That looks like solder and non standard bmw pvc tape goin...

To be honest, I was well chuffed with the performance of mine, as good as a garage. When I got it it felt heavy, thick as if it was made for the job but it literally just fell apart over-night. You wouldnt believe it unless you saw it for yourself.

How quick is it draining it and what do you mean by a run. Are you putting enough back in it. How old is the battery, what type is it-wet, gel. Borrow a current clamp and check the output of the alternator for starters- current and then voltage with a meter, give it a good run -say 20 mile round tri...

Ive always looked at cars this way.. Whats the point in putting fancy fittings in a house if the walls are starting to fall down. Main issue is always going to be the rust. You can see the tip of the iceberg so there has to be another 70% lurking about somewhere in all the favourite places, and beli...

Noticed a thread on here a week or so ago regarding the best choice of cover. I had bad experience of covers with a motorhome I had so when the bimmer was painted I decided to go for a good quality one. It fits like a glove, mirror pockets, elasticated, straps the lot. Couldnt fault it... until 3 da...

Interesting project. I agree, its the way to do it. Its basically a custom build from the floor up. I think we would all like to have a go but its having the premises and the time to dedicate to it thats the stumbling block for the majority of us. Keep the foto s coming. I d like to watch this happe...

Im envious as hell. Had a few years of touring France with the ex-wife and our motorhome. Love the place. Up in the alps was the pinnacle of the trip. Was planning on taking my car and retracing the route but didnt get round to it this year. Hopefully next. Say what you want about the French, I foun...

Weather crap but to be honest the cars and the banter was all it needed. We had a few coffees, lunch and mixed in with the local exhibitors and 6hrs flew by. I struggled in the rain to get and then keep my car going to be able to get there but thoroughly enjoyed it. I really must get Miles a nice bl...

Yup.. got a bloke to sort out my diff seals. Bit of a dodgy geezer but got all the bits back in again with no spare screws . Always a good sign..

Only jesting byron

He s doing my car as we speak. Comes over, collects, does the job, books the mot, brings it back, responds to calls and keeps in touch. ... AND ... he knows the cars.
Cant ask for much more to be honest.

If you are going to restore, restore properly. You re doing what I did to mine. It takes time..and money but when that paint goes on you know its going to stay paint for a few years. Very nice job my man.

Meanwhile.... back over in this hemisphere.. I need both front and back for my saloon. Whats the best place to get them at a reasonable price.. and the tool and clips while you, re at it..

Just done a good 500 mile run up-north and back and had a bit of a check underneath and have spotted a slight oil leak. seems to be coming from around the off-side flange area. What seals are associated with that part of the shaft and is it a straight-forward job for a nice day in the drive. Looked ...

...Sheep, free grazing moorland ponies and a few deer for good measure. This all makes for a very interesting run home after a long days work, especially on those dark foggy winter evenings. The ponies stay in the grass, the sheep make camp on the white line..

...and I was hoping we were going to keep everyone in the pack, unlike a certain tv motoring team. Mines not the fastest around and wots the point of a stunning view if its just a series of blurred rocks and sheep..

Yup.. im still in..

..got an original kit from main dealers, scraped off the old with a decorators scraper, used some sandpaper on what was left, got a can of spray glue, applied it to the adhesive on the foam as if there was none there already, banged it on... solid. Wont come off in a month of Sundays.

Ta. I ll attach it now. Ive tried the two sites they recommend and have got so far but not quite managed the final step to get them downloaded. Im sure its me and not the sites but its a bit frustrating now. Lived just about everywhere myself, 4 years in the Norfolk Broads. You could have a 25yr old...

PPs Can anyone tell me how they manage to get there little pics on their profiles and how they manage to download all these fotos of gods country with such ease cos Ive tried and failed miserably on more than one occasion. I just cant crack it. Step-by-step idiots walk thru for an IT dinosaur anyone...

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Link the mountain roads together and on up the road to nowhere from the distillery over to the bikers stop at the arms that sounds like glory and any which way over the moors to ystradgynlais and you covered best part of three hours of the most scenic driving roads this side of Glasgow. ....without ...

Over the Rhigos if Im not mistaken, or somewhere very similar. Nice place for a barbi in the car park by the stones..
I should be able to join in this one. Sunday 23rd looks ok.
Put me down barring unforeseen circumstances

Have to agree with Brian. We all want to treat our pride and joys to the best we can afford, especially if it keeps it out of the local workshop but it doesnt need to go as far as the expensive voodoo potions. A regular oil/filter change regardless of annual mileage, decent quality parts, preventati...

27th... have to see if my new rota lets me have that Saturday off..... Sunday 28th put me down.

If it doesnt clash with my saturday working rota Im up for it.
Nice little run over the bridge for me. Not too far.

Easters too soon for me but I wouldnt mind having a run down for the next especially if its getting into the better weather..if it actually gets any better this year that is.. Nice part of the country for it. Ought to get something organised for my part of the world. Some of the best driving roads i...

Mmm..have to take a look- see at that daughter board and resistor then before consigning it to the landfill. Worth taking it out again and having a go. Got someone on here just down the road who has some clusters. Are the lithiums bog standard camera shop jobs?

This is an ongoing issue as most of us are aware of and its got a pretty straight forward cure : Diff sensor, signal wiring and cluster. Replace one or all of them and thats usually problem solved. The more curious or brave of us sometimes dig a little deeper as in opening up the cluster and looking...

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