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sunnycold, brrr
cafe stroll, unpack shiny bike in hope of ride, wfh, laze
sunnycold, brrr
cafe stroll, unpack shiny bike in hope of ride, wfh, laze
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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Walk hounds, run, work snizzle - mostly budget stuff, then Dublin for the weekend 😎0
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Moaning,
Its not raining, that’s a bonus. Hoping the wind and rain stay away
Last day this week of WAFH so looking forward to a pint tonight at a reasonable price
Enjoy Dublin tlw hic hic
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[oh for a pint of proper Dublin Guinness]
Morning les garnement
Not raining.
Same sh*t different day.
seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Cave working this morning budget's also involved here. Will pop out later to try the new coffee stall in the village - they promise finest Peruvian something or other.
Junior lands back tomorrow for a week so Mrs. 666 is in prep mode."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
oxoman said:
Morning Workers. Hopefully last day of car hunting with youngest. He's done his homework and has several targets all still for sale. Wish me luck.
. Weather looking nice here at the moment, hopefully stays dry. Have a nice day all.
Kicks tyres and sucks air through teeth kinda day?
Evidence of regular oil change/service is a must. Also make sure it drives in a straight line with hands just off the steering wheel. No nasty clutch noises. etc. Good luck.Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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Oh yeah, that'll do.photonic69 said:
Kicks tyres and sucks air through teeth kinda day?oxoman said:Morning Workers. Hopefully last day of car hunting with youngest. He's done his homework and has several targets all still for sale. Wish me luck.
. Weather looking nice here at the moment, hopefully stays dry. Have a nice day all.
Evidence of regular oil change/service is a must. Also make sure it drives in a straight line with hands just off the steering wheel. No nasty clutch noises. etc. Good luck.
No speed wobble above 50
Compression ratio and leak down is good for age and mileage
Check odometer hasn't been digitally/physically clocked - match MOT certificate mileage; check through DVLA
Check seatbelts for good pull back (can indicate it's done more miles than it says on the clock)
See if the numbers on the odometer are all straight or higgledy piggledy
Make sure instrument cluster bulbs aren't missing (great idea for curing faults)
Check oil pressure from cold through to warm
Give each corner a jolly good shove downwards to see if the shocks still work
Same for seat upholstery - 12k on the clock but the seats are worn out?!
Check over wear on pedal rubbers and make sure they aren't all brand new (you cannot win)
Check for unusual tyre wear
Check tyres aren't super cheap budget indicating a tight fisted owner
Check for hairline cracks in the alloys
Check all rim widths are correct
Check for spare wheel
Check spare wheel
Check for unusually thick underseal
Check service history
Check number of owners (see if Stevo or his wife ever owned it)
Think about the type of current owner
Use OBD to search for faults and historical fault codes
Check pads and discs (mainly for excessive wear indicating heavy right foot)
Use a credit checker to make sure there's no outstanding HP
Smell engine oil - burnt toast, smells of petrol/diesel, is especially black or has water droplets in it
Check for black or blue smoke out of the exhaust
Follow it along the road and look for excessive smoke during gear changes and acceleration
Check coolant doesn't smell of rotten cabbage
Check for engine oil leaks including: crank shaft end oil seals, rocker cover gasket, sump gasket, cv joint at engine end
Check for oil leaks around drive shaft boots/diff housing
Check play in suspension bushes/arms/wheel bearings
Check oil box for leaks (especially auto's and don't touch an Audi)
Check for whining from gearbox in certain gears especially 2nd and 3rd and especially in urban areas
Check for clutch judder
Check for spongy feeling brake pedal
Check for wheel bearing noise (between 40 and 90mph)
Turn up early to view the car and see how it starts from cold (be sceptical about any car where the owner says 'it does very little miles and it started first time for me just before you turned up'... 'it belongs to my wife and she only uses it for the shops [she's never even seen the fcuking thing]'... 'seen as you seem such an honest guy, i'll knock fifty off for ya as i'm not looking for much'... 'this thing's never broken down'... 'used it every day without a hitch for 15 years'...)
Check emissions (CATS are expensive)
Make sure it has 2 keys
Make sure the remotes work
Take it to the automatic car wash and look for leaks
Do not buy the car if it has a sunroof
Check drain points are clear
Check for dampness on carpets/boot wells etc
Check for mist through the heater matrix on cold start up
Check it doesn't overheat quickly
Make sure air con is fully functional
Listen for excessive number of rattles and squeaks - drive over speed bumps at 60
Check alternator output and alternator bearing/starter motor response/flywheel teeth for wear
Borrow it for a week and check consumption
Drain engine oil and check for swarf (make sure the sump plug hasn't lost it's magnetism first)
Contact cops to see if it was previously used for drug trafficking and whilst you're at it, get forensics team to match any DNA to recent murders/abductions/hit and run/pimping else it's it's going to be seized pending investigation for a statutory 6 years
Check chassis plate and engine number match
Check chassis plate matches log book
Make sure it hasn't been resprayed anywhere
Check that it isn't a frikkin import that you cannot get a log book for
Get laser jig to look for chassis distortion and signs of accident/lemon from factory
Once you've done all that, you should be good to go.
seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
You're wasted in whatever you do now. Go get a job at Kwikfit.pinno said:
Oh yeah, that'll do.photonic69 said:
Kicks tyres and sucks air through teeth kinda day?oxoman said:Morning Workers. Hopefully last day of car hunting with youngest. He's done his homework and has several targets all still for sale. Wish me luck.
. Weather looking nice here at the moment, hopefully stays dry. Have a nice day all.
Evidence of regular oil change/service is a must. Also make sure it drives in a straight line with hands just off the steering wheel. No nasty clutch noises. etc. Good luck.
No speed wobble above 50
Compression ratio and leak down is good for age and mileage
Check odometer hasn't been digitally/physically clocked - match MOT certificate mileage; check through DVLA
Check seatbelts for good pull back (can indicate it's done more miles than it says on the clock)
See if the numbers on the odometer are all straight or higgledy piggledy
Make sure instrument cluster bulbs aren't missing (great idea for curing faults)
Check oil pressure from cold through to warm
Give each corner a jolly good shove downwards to see if the shocks still work
Same for seat upholstery - 12k on the clock but the seats are worn out?!
Check over wear on pedal rubbers and make sure they aren't all brand new (you cannot win)
Check for unusual tyre wear
Check tyres aren't super cheap budget indicating a tight fisted owner
Check for hairline cracks in the alloys
Check all rim widths are correct
Check for spare wheel
Check spare wheel
Check for unusually thick underseal
Check service history
Check number of owners (see if Stevo or his wife ever owned it)
Think about the type of current owner
Use OBD to search for faults and historical fault codes
Check pads and discs (mainly for excessive wear indicating heavy right foot)
Use a credit checker to make sure there's no outstanding HP
Smell engine oil - burnt toast, smells of petrol/diesel, is especially black or has water droplets in it
Check for black or blue smoke out of the exhaust
Follow it along the road and look for excessive smoke during gear changes and acceleration
Check coolant doesn't smell of rotten cabbage
Check for engine oil leaks including: crank shaft end oil seals, rocker cover gasket, sump gasket, cv joint at engine end
Check for oil leaks around drive shaft boots/diff housing
Check play in suspension bushes/arms/wheel bearings
Check oil box for leaks (especially auto's and don't touch an Audi)
Check for whining from gearbox in certain gears especially 2nd and 3rd and especially in urban areas
Check for clutch judder
Check for spongy feeling brake pedal
Check for wheel bearing noise (between 40 and 90mph)
Turn up early to view the car and see how it starts from cold (be sceptical about any car where the owner says 'it does very little miles and it started first time for me just before you turned up'... 'it belongs to my wife and she only uses it for the shops [she's never even seen the fcuking thing]'... 'seen as you seem such an honest guy, i'll knock fifty off for ya as i'm not looking for much'... 'this thing's never broken down'... 'used it every day without a hitch for 15 years'...)
Check emissions (CATS are expensive)
Make sure it has 2 keys
Make sure the remotes work
Take it to the automatic car wash and look for leaks
Do not buy the car if it has a sunroof
Check drain points are clear
Check for dampness on carpets/boot wells etc
Check for mist through the heater matrix on cold start up
Check it doesn't overheat quickly
Make sure air con is fully functional
Listen for excessive number of rattles and squeaks - drive over speed bumps at 60
Check alternator output and alternator bearing/starter motor response/flywheel teeth for wear
Borrow it for a week and check consumption
Drain engine oil and check for swarf (make sure the sump plug hasn't lost it's magnetism first)
Contact cops to see if it was previously used for drug trafficking and whilst you're at it, get forensics team to match any DNA to recent murders/abductions/hit and run/pimping else it's it's going to be seized pending investigation for a statutory 6 years
Check chassis plate and engine number match
Check chassis plate matches log book
Make sure it hasn't been resprayed anywhere
Check that it isn't a frikkin import that you cannot get a log book for
Get laser jig to look for chassis distortion and signs of accident/lemon from factory
Once you've done all that, you should be good to go."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Synopsis pleasepinno said:
Oh yeah, that'll do.photonic69 said:
Kicks tyres and sucks air through teeth kinda day?oxoman said:Morning Workers. Hopefully last day of car hunting with youngest. He's done his homework and has several targets all still for sale. Wish me luck.
. Weather looking nice here at the moment, hopefully stays dry. Have a nice day all.
Evidence of regular oil change/service is a must. Also make sure it drives in a straight line with hands just off the steering wheel. No nasty clutch noises. etc. Good luck.
No speed wobble above 50
Compression ratio and leak down is good for age and mileage
Check odometer hasn't been digitally/physically clocked - match MOT certificate mileage; check through DVLA
Check seatbelts for good pull back (can indicate it's done more miles than it says on the clock)
See if the numbers on the odometer are all straight or higgledy piggledy
Make sure instrument cluster bulbs aren't missing (great idea for curing faults)
Check oil pressure from cold through to warm
Give each corner a jolly good shove downwards to see if the shocks still work
Same for seat upholstery - 12k on the clock but the seats are worn out?!
Check over wear on pedal rubbers and make sure they aren't all brand new (you cannot win)
Check for unusual tyre wear
Check tyres aren't super cheap budget indicating a tight fisted owner
Check for hairline cracks in the alloys
Check all rim widths are correct
Check for spare wheel
Check spare wheel
Check for unusually thick underseal
Check service history
Check number of owners (see if Stevo or his wife ever owned it)
Think about the type of current owner
Use OBD to search for faults and historical fault codes
Check pads and discs (mainly for excessive wear indicating heavy right foot)
Use a credit checker to make sure there's no outstanding HP
Smell engine oil - burnt toast, smells of petrol/diesel, is especially black or has water droplets in it
Check for black or blue smoke out of the exhaust
Follow it along the road and look for excessive smoke during gear changes and acceleration
Check coolant doesn't smell of rotten cabbage
Check for engine oil leaks including: crank shaft end oil seals, rocker cover gasket, sump gasket, cv joint at engine end
Check for oil leaks around drive shaft boots/diff housing
Check play in suspension bushes/arms/wheel bearings
Check oil box for leaks (especially auto's and don't touch an Audi)
Check for whining from gearbox in certain gears especially 2nd and 3rd and especially in urban areas
Check for clutch judder
Check for spongy feeling brake pedal
Check for wheel bearing noise (between 40 and 90mph)
Turn up early to view the car and see how it starts from cold (be sceptical about any car where the owner says 'it does very little miles and it started first time for me just before you turned up'... 'it belongs to my wife and she only uses it for the shops [she's never even seen the fcuking thing]'... 'seen as you seem such an honest guy, i'll knock fifty off for ya as i'm not looking for much'... 'this thing's never broken down'... 'used it every day without a hitch for 15 years'...)
Check emissions (CATS are expensive)
Make sure it has 2 keys
Make sure the remotes work
Take it to the automatic car wash and look for leaks
Do not buy the car if it has a sunroof
Check drain points are clear
Check for dampness on carpets/boot wells etc
Check for mist through the heater matrix on cold start up
Check it doesn't overheat quickly
Make sure air con is fully functional
Listen for excessive number of rattles and squeaks - drive over speed bumps at 60
Check alternator output and alternator bearing/starter motor response/flywheel teeth for wear
Borrow it for a week and check consumption
Drain engine oil and check for swarf (make sure the sump plug hasn't lost it's magnetism first)
Contact cops to see if it was previously used for drug trafficking and whilst you're at it, get forensics team to match any DNA to recent murders/abductions/hit and run/pimping else it's it's going to be seized pending investigation for a statutory 6 years
Check chassis plate and engine number match
Check chassis plate matches log book
Make sure it hasn't been resprayed anywhere
Check that it isn't a frikkin import that you cannot get a log book for
Get laser jig to look for chassis distortion and signs of accident/lemon from factory
Once you've done all that, you should be good to go.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
Just got back from the village coffee place (converted 70s caravan run by a youngish hippy). Luverly coffee and less than 2 min walk from the house."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]3
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Kick tyres and suck air through teeth.seanoconn said:
Synopsis pleasepinno said:
Oh yeah, that'll do.photonic69 said:
Kicks tyres and sucks air through teeth kinda day?oxoman said:Morning Workers. Hopefully last day of car hunting with youngest. He's done his homework and has several targets all still for sale. Wish me luck.
. Weather looking nice here at the moment, hopefully stays dry. Have a nice day all.
Evidence of regular oil change/service is a must. Also make sure it drives in a straight line with hands just off the steering wheel. No nasty clutch noises. etc. Good luck.
No speed wobble above 50
Compression ratio and leak down is good for age and mileage
Check odometer hasn't been digitally/physically clocked - match MOT certificate mileage; check through DVLA
Check seatbelts for good pull back (can indicate it's done more miles than it says on the clock)
See if the numbers on the odometer are all straight or higgledy piggledy
Make sure instrument cluster bulbs aren't missing (great idea for curing faults)
Check oil pressure from cold through to warm
Give each corner a jolly good shove downwards to see if the shocks still work
Same for seat upholstery - 12k on the clock but the seats are worn out?!
Check over wear on pedal rubbers and make sure they aren't all brand new (you cannot win)
Check for unusual tyre wear
Check tyres aren't super cheap budget indicating a tight fisted owner
Check for hairline cracks in the alloys
Check all rim widths are correct
Check for spare wheel
Check spare wheel
Check for unusually thick underseal
Check service history
Check number of owners (see if Stevo or his wife ever owned it)
Think about the type of current owner
Use OBD to search for faults and historical fault codes
Check pads and discs (mainly for excessive wear indicating heavy right foot)
Use a credit checker to make sure there's no outstanding HP
Smell engine oil - burnt toast, smells of petrol/diesel, is especially black or has water droplets in it
Check for black or blue smoke out of the exhaust
Follow it along the road and look for excessive smoke during gear changes and acceleration
Check coolant doesn't smell of rotten cabbage
Check for engine oil leaks including: crank shaft end oil seals, rocker cover gasket, sump gasket, cv joint at engine end
Check for oil leaks around drive shaft boots/diff housing
Check play in suspension bushes/arms/wheel bearings
Check oil box for leaks (especially auto's and don't touch an Audi)
Check for whining from gearbox in certain gears especially 2nd and 3rd and especially in urban areas
Check for clutch judder
Check for spongy feeling brake pedal
Check for wheel bearing noise (between 40 and 90mph)
Turn up early to view the car and see how it starts from cold (be sceptical about any car where the owner says 'it does very little miles and it started first time for me just before you turned up'... 'it belongs to my wife and she only uses it for the shops [she's never even seen the fcuking thing]'... 'seen as you seem such an honest guy, i'll knock fifty off for ya as i'm not looking for much'... 'this thing's never broken down'... 'used it every day without a hitch for 15 years'...)
Check emissions (CATS are expensive)
Make sure it has 2 keys
Make sure the remotes work
Take it to the automatic car wash and look for leaks
Do not buy the car if it has a sunroof
Check drain points are clear
Check for dampness on carpets/boot wells etc
Check for mist through the heater matrix on cold start up
Check it doesn't overheat quickly
Make sure air con is fully functional
Listen for excessive number of rattles and squeaks - drive over speed bumps at 60
Check alternator output and alternator bearing/starter motor response/flywheel teeth for wear
Borrow it for a week and check consumption
Drain engine oil and check for swarf (make sure the sump plug hasn't lost it's magnetism first)
Contact cops to see if it was previously used for drug trafficking and whilst you're at it, get forensics team to match any DNA to recent murders/abductions/hit and run/pimping else it's it's going to be seized pending investigation for a statutory 6 years
Check chassis plate and engine number match
Check chassis plate matches log book
Make sure it hasn't been resprayed anywhere
Check that it isn't a frikkin import that you cannot get a log book for
Get laser jig to look for chassis distortion and signs of accident/lemon from factory
Once you've done all that, you should be good to go.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Caravan? Hippy? I'm surprised you've not called the police/council to have them removed.Stevo_666 said:Just got back from the village coffee place (converted 70s caravan run by a youngish hippy). Luverly coffee and less than 2 min walk from the house.
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It's the only place in the village that sells coffee so I let him off with a warning and some advice to get a haircut and shave. (Actually it's pretty much the only place that sells anything here apart from 2 pubsbeansnikpoh said:
Caravan? Hippy? I'm surprised you've not called the police/council to have them removed.Stevo_666 said:Just got back from the village coffee place (converted 70s caravan run by a youngish hippy). Luverly coffee and less than 2 min walk from the house.
) At least he's not a Northerner as I'm the only Northerner in the village... "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Bzzt. Objection m'lud. Northerner? As in one o' thae saft southern jessies? 😉 (added to indicate intent, rather than just offend)Stevo_666 said:... as I'm the only Northerner in the village...
A wander down town, primarily to check with main organiser re start time for the CX event on Sunday, helping out again, maybe this time get a viz top which fits.
En route, it's Friday, there's the locally sourced fish van. At last, I get there when it's there. Fresh bits various purchased, and tonight's dish will be a smoked haddock risotto. Yum.0 -
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I identify as a Northerner and that's all that counts these days, apparentlyorraloon said:
Bzzt. Objection m'lud. Northerner? As in one o' thae saft southern jessies? 😉 (added to indicate intent, rather than just offend)Stevo_666 said:... as I'm the only Northerner in the village...
A wander down town, primarily to check with main organiser re start time for the CX event on Sunday, helping out again, maybe this time get a viz top which fits.
En route, it's Friday, there's the locally sourced fish van. At last, I get there when it's there. Fresh bits various purchased, and tonight's dish will be a smoked haddock risotto. Yum. "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Hope your lad isn't a lanky git as that looks like the sort of car you can park nose in to the pavement Oxo.oxoman said:Cheers gents. Luckily I'm pretty good at spotting dodgy cars having worked in the automotive industry. Found the car he wants deposit paid having kicked tyres and ragged it up and down the road a bit. Just got to sort insurance out, fit dashcam and swap bottle of tyre snot for spare tyre and jack. Passed full inspection and comes with full yrs warranty etc. Few scratches but to be expected on car given its age.
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Why doesn't BR have a hoes and blow emoji?beansnikpoh said:1 -
New running shoes arrived last night.
No longer look new.0 -
I am running over there 😂pinno said:0 -
Afternoon.
Moved MiL from hospital to the care home. Mrs W not that impressed with home but having spent 30 years visiting them I’ve seen much, much worse. The main thing is the staff seem genuinely caring and MiL seems happy enough.
Went for a ride this afternoon and came across the winter leg of the farmers “ Who can spread the most sh!t on the road competition” At one point I has to stop and find a stick to poke the mud off so my wheels would go round.
Is it time for a drink 🥃 yet.0 -
Immigrant!Stevo_666 said:
I identify as a Northerner and that's all that counts these days, apparentlyorraloon said:
Bzzt. Objection m'lud. Northerner? As in one o' thae saft southern jessies? 😉 (added to indicate intent, rather than just offend)Stevo_666 said:... as I'm the only Northerner in the village...
A wander down town, primarily to check with main organiser re start time for the CX event on Sunday, helping out again, maybe this time get a viz top which fits.
En route, it's Friday, there's the locally sourced fish van. At last, I get there when it's there. Fresh bits various purchased, and tonight's dish will be a smoked haddock risotto. Yum.0 -
Afternoon folks,
Busy day of wfh with the odd bit of slacking thrown in. Lad is home later, staying for the weekend, good job I'd just about finished decorating his room.
Oxo seems to know what to do, kick tyres and ragthefuckoutofit.
Onwards to the pub...1 -
Arsebuggers! Wife has COVID. She's been poorly since Tuesday night. Told her to test this evening and, Bang, there it was! Get thee to thine sickbed o' wifey!
Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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Do I get a free flight to Rwanda?veronese68 said:
Immigrant!Stevo_666 said:
I identify as a Northerner and that's all that counts these days, apparentlyorraloon said:
Bzzt. Objection m'lud. Northerner? As in one o' thae saft southern jessies? 😉 (added to indicate intent, rather than just offend)Stevo_666 said:... as I'm the only Northerner in the village...
A wander down town, primarily to check with main organiser re start time for the CX event on Sunday, helping out again, maybe this time get a viz top which fits.
En route, it's Friday, there's the locally sourced fish van. At last, I get there when it's there. Fresh bits various purchased, and tonight's dish will be a smoked haddock risotto. Yum.
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
If not I ‘m sure we could organise a whip round to pay for the flight.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Stevo_666 said:
Do I get a free flight to Rwanda?veronese68 said:
Immigrant!Stevo_666 said:
I identify as a Northerner and that's all that counts these days, apparentlyorraloon said:
Bzzt. Objection m'lud. Northerner? As in one o' thae saft southern jessies? 😉 (added to indicate intent, rather than just offend)Stevo_666 said:... as I'm the only Northerner in the village...
A wander down town, primarily to check with main organiser re start time for the CX event on Sunday, helping out again, maybe this time get a viz top which fits.
En route, it's Friday, there's the locally sourced fish van. At last, I get there when it's there. Fresh bits various purchased, and tonight's dish will be a smoked haddock risotto. Yum.2 -
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
At least it will be warmer in Rwanda, if they let you stay that is0
