shes getting laid up again

Anadinolin · Mar 25th, 2014, 19:49

My purple monster (hehe) is getting put up on the drive for a little while. She needs a bit of bodywork...light surface rust and a bit of paint correction for 6 months while my company force me to drive a 14 plate fomoco C-max around the length and bredth of the country (a customer complained that my personal car was poluting the world and was too old fashioned)

I cannot put her back in the heated garage, can anyone ofbyou helpful folk suggest a half decent storage solution...I was thinking a waterproof car cover, only to remove it at weekends (mite try and use the old girl as a.weekend warrior)

Iv inherited a red J reg 440 turbo with only 150 miles on the clock!!! Hehe same applies to this car

AcidicDavey · Mar 25th, 2014, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Anadinolin

My company are forcing me to drive a 14 plate fomoco C-max around the length and breadth of the country instead (a customer complained that my personal car was polluting the world and was too old fashioned)

Really? That's ridiculous!

Anadinolin · Mar 25th, 2014, 20:06

Yup, it sucks. Atleast my motor that im trying to keep nice for years to come wont suffer idiots on the roads now. The back bumper has written off 3 cars on the M25 lol a lorry cracked it hehe.

Iclv driven from my place to bristol and the fomoco has given me backache. Not as comfy as the 460 and I keep loosing it in car parks trying to look out for the volvo (normally the only one.in.the carpark...missing the.good.times already hehe)

doingitsideways · Mar 25th, 2014, 22:49

That's a shame Andrew.

What's it got to do with them what you drive?

Perhaps you could explain to them about real world pollution I'm terms of how much is created in car manufacture. I.e, instead of buying a new car every 2-3 years, it's probably much better for the planet to keep a 15 year old one going!!

Really p1sses me off stuff like that. P1ss off and mind your own business, you interfering busybody. Get back to curtain twitching!!

In my experience, covers are a bit of a waste of time. Unless it physically leaks I'd leave it open, otherwise any moisture trapped by the cover can't get out.

But most importantly, don't leave it on grass. You'd be amazed how quickly a car will dissolve of you do!

Steve

jamesy12345 · Mar 27th, 2014, 08:22

Agree with those sentiments, Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anadinolin

My purple monster (hehe) is getting put up on the drive for a little while. She needs a bit of bodywork...light surface rust and a bit of paint correction for 6 months while my company force me to drive a 14 plate fomoco C-max around the length and bredth of the country (a customer complained that my personal car was poluting the world and was too old fashioned)

I cannot put her back in the heated garage, can anyone ofbyou helpful folk suggest a half decent storage solution...I was thinking a waterproof car cover, only to remove it at weekends (mite try and use the old girl as a.weekend warrior)

Iv inherited a red J reg 440 turbo with only 150 miles on the clock!!! Hehe same applies to this car

Vote with your feet and resign mate

Was that the 440 from Devon, can I relax now it is in good hands??

Anadinolin · Mar 27th, 2014, 10:48

Nah the 440 is a neighbours one. I asked him if he would part with it he said he was too old to keep it

Gonna get the same treatment my granfathers 460 did, new gaskets (carbon fibre) core plugs etc

dcw · Apr 7th, 2014, 08:31

Ignore people like that customer! I used to get comments over using my 480, although usually there were more favourable along the "don't see many of those now..." type.

Still feel bad about parting with that car!

Anyway, good to hear you are gradually saving the 400 world, car by car!!

David

Anadinolin · Apr 11th, 2014, 18:17

The good thing about it being off the road for a few months is I can get jobs done without worrying about getting it done for the weekday, so a blessing I guess...also I dont have to pay for petrol then claim it back and commuting to the office is paid for too

a saving of over 500/month

This week shes had a brand new back bumper changed to her colour and fitted yay

. Bad thing is the engine block has started to rust from tue lack of use. She only comes out on weekends now.

Next on my list is to sort out the leaky radiator, hitting bunny rabbits at 100mph does make a mess (anyone for mince rabbit?) and theres a metal cooling pipe that comes from the block and then connects to a rubber hose into the cabin area...anyone know what im on about and if I can.get a replacement?

360beast · Apr 11th, 2014, 18:56

Just because it's off the road don't think you can go pinching petrol from the other side of the country and using "it wasn't me, my cars laid up" as an alibi

doingitsideways · Apr 11th, 2014, 21:37

No idea on the pipe, but I'm breaking my Celebration soon, if the pipe is the same, you're welcome to it.

Steve

Mar 25th, 2014, 19:49	#1
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	shes getting laid up again My purple monster (hehe) is getting put up on the drive for a little while. She needs a bit of bodywork...light surface rust and a bit of paint correction for 6 months while my company force me to drive a 14 plate fomoco C-max around the length and bredth of the country (a customer complained that my personal car was poluting the world and was too old fashioned) I cannot put her back in the heated garage, can anyone ofbyou helpful folk suggest a half decent storage solution...I was thinking a waterproof car cover, only to remove it at weekends (mite try and use the old girl as a.weekend warrior) Iv inherited a red J reg 440 turbo with only 150 miles on the clock!!! Hehe same applies to this car __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Mar 25th, 2014, 20:06	#3
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Yup, it sucks. Atleast my motor that im trying to keep nice for years to come wont suffer idiots on the roads now. The back bumper has written off 3 cars on the M25 lol a lorry cracked it hehe. Iclv driven from my place to bristol and the fomoco has given me backache. Not as comfy as the 460 and I keep loosing it in car parks trying to look out for the volvo (normally the only one.in.the carpark...missing the.good.times already hehe) __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Mar 25th, 2014, 22:49	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	That's a shame Andrew. What's it got to do with them what you drive? Perhaps you could explain to them about real world pollution I'm terms of how much is created in car manufacture. I.e, instead of buying a new car every 2-3 years, it's probably much better for the planet to keep a 15 year old one going!! Really p1sses me off stuff like that. P1ss off and mind your own business, you interfering busybody. Get back to curtain twitching!! In my experience, covers are a bit of a waste of time. Unless it physically leaks I'd leave it open, otherwise any moisture trapped by the cover can't get out. But most importantly, don't leave it on grass. You'd be amazed how quickly a car will dissolve of you do! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 27th, 2014, 10:48	#6
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Nah the 440 is a neighbours one. I asked him if he would part with it he said he was too old to keep it Gonna get the same treatment my granfathers 460 did, new gaskets (carbon fibre) core plugs etc __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Apr 11th, 2014, 18:17	#8
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	The good thing about it being off the road for a few months is I can get jobs done without worrying about getting it done for the weekday, so a blessing I guess...also I dont have to pay for petrol then claim it back and commuting to the office is paid for too a saving of over 500/month This week shes had a brand new back bumper changed to her colour and fitted yay . Bad thing is the engine block has started to rust from tue lack of use. She only comes out on weekends now. Next on my list is to sort out the leaky radiator, hitting bunny rabbits at 100mph does make a mess (anyone for mince rabbit?) and theres a metal cooling pipe that comes from the block and then connects to a rubber hose into the cabin area...anyone know what im on about and if I can.get a replacement? __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Apr 7th, 2014, 08:31	#7
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Ignore people like that customer! I used to get comments over using my 480, although usually there were more favourable along the "don't see many of those now..." type. Still feel bad about parting with that car! Anyway, good to hear you are gradually saving the 400 world, car by car!! David

Apr 11th, 2014, 18:56	#9
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 20:32 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Just because it's off the road don't think you can go pinching petrol from the other side of the country and using "it wasn't me, my cars laid up" as an alibi

Apr 11th, 2014, 21:37	#10
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	No idea on the pipe, but I'm breaking my Celebration soon, if the pipe is the same, you're welcome to it. Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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