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So my first dilemma:
Having bought Steve's Green MR2 Turbo and enjoyed her for a few weeks do I keep her on the road through the winter or SORN her at the month end?
The idea is that The Green Goddess is a good weather, top down, enjoy driving again, fun machine.
She is garaged about a mile from my house as I only have room for two cars.
Paying monthly for Road tax so is it worth it for the odd winter dry crisp day?
What do you guys think?
The link is to Steve's ramblings so as to keep continuity on the car:
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=56471.0
Greg
You've basically bought one of the most well kept cars out there... the salt on our roads is horrific. If you're able to be disciplined enough to rinse off the salt after each winter run then you'll be fine.. otherwise you've got to be ok with the slow but sure corrosion of everything.
I don't see the point of owning a 2 and not driving it. ( Apart from when its at the garage )
Tbh if I owned a Ferrari 250 GTO I would still drive it whenever the mood took me because that is what it is for.
You're going to be waiting a long time before these cars are worth enough to justify be locked in a climate controlled garage.
Just enjoy instead.
@Ardent (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=20018) will have something to say on the matter I am sure.
So you have other cars to use which is a similar position to me as well as owing an iconic 2
My 2 only goes out in the dry and mainly in the summer months but does get out in the winter on dry days
I have the Quattro TT for crappy days and with the tuning box it's way quicker than the 2 so I get spirited driving in all weathers to put a smile on my face
So to answer your question I suppose if Greeny is a long term keeper then keep it for dry days
Each to their own ultimately
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Quote from: jvanzyl on October 18, 2018, 08:49
You've basically bought one of the most well kept cars out there... the salt on our roads is horrific. If you're able to be disciplined enough to rinse off the salt after each winter run then you'll be fine.. otherwise you've got to be ok with the slow but sure corrosion of everything.
So without searching through the forum, whats the view on under body protection, Waxoyl, Dinitrol Etc.
There is a company near me called Rustbuster who have a very comprehensive looking web site with loads of info (https://www.rust.co.uk/)
Is it worth the money or does it just cover up the problem?
My Dad ran a garage from the end of WW2 up until the late 80's and always used to spray "keepers" with used engine oil!!!!!
I guess you have to check that your insurance was going to be valid if sorning it?
I personally wouldnt want to not drive my car for months.
I have bought some ACF50 corrosion inhibitor which seems to be highly rated (if expensive) and you just spray that on so certainly sounds easy enough but I havent got round to it yet.
Quote from: H1GRM on October 18, 2018, 12:45
[whats the view on under body protection, Waxoyl, Dinitrol Etc.
There is a company near me called Rustbuster who have a very comprehensive looking web site with loads of info (https://www.rust.co.uk/ (https://www.rust.co.uk/))
I looked at them. But I ended up going to a fairly local company on reccommendation from others on here. They use dinitrol products. They remove trim, mask off stuff, and steam clean, wire brush and treat with Dinitrol. Had it done 6 months ago. Around £600
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Quote from: H1GRM on October 18, 2018, 12:45
[whats the view on under body protection, Waxoyl, Dinitrol Etc.
There is a company near me called Rustbuster who have a very comprehensive looking web site with loads of info (https://www.rust.co.uk/ (https://www.rust.co.uk/))
I looked at them. But I ended up going to a fairly local company on reccommendation from others on here. They use dinitrol products. They remove trim, mask off stuff, and steam clean, wire brush and treat with Dinitrol. Had it done 6 months ago. Around £600
So the $64M question - Do you think it was worth £600?
Quote from: H1GRM on October 18, 2018, 13:51
Quote from: delhusband on October 18, 2018, 13:30
Quote from: H1GRM on October 18, 2018, 12:45
[whats the view on under body protection, Waxoyl, Dinitrol Etc.
There is a company near me called Rustbuster who have a very comprehensive looking web site with loads of info (https://www.rust.co.uk/ (https://www.rust.co.uk/))
I looked at them. But I ended up going to a fairly local company on reccommendation from others on here. They use dinitrol products. They remove trim, mask off stuff, and steam clean, wire brush and treat with Dinitrol. Had it done 6 months ago. Around £600
So the $64M question - Do you think it was worth £600?
Good question! I'm not capable of quantifying it. How do you assess how well it's performing unless you take the treatment off again to inspect the condition of the metal underneath? The company offers a free re-inspection after 6 months, presumably they'd be able to see if any areas have become exposed again, and re-treat (I'm overdue my return visit). In terms of their customer service I was really happy. And they have many returning customers and testimonials. But that's not exactly an empirical way to assess how well the Dinitrol is preserving my car. The company was Preserve and Protect in Johnstone, for info. I knew I had to do something to halt the corrosion, the underside of my car was a complete state when I got it, and my plans for the car are long term. My fingers and legs are crossed anyway :)
Here's what it looked like after treatment
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=62450.msg756240#msg756240 (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=62450.msg756240#msg756240)
Nice to see you're preserving my baby.
I would say it's worth doing, just to preserve for the future
Bernie has ultimate benchmark for the underside of 2s !!
Pop a few pics up Bernie.
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Paying monthly for Road tax so is it worth it for the odd winter dry crisp day?
Yes.
nuff said.
you owe it to greeny to keep her excercised.
Make no mistake you have bought a very highly desirable car; in these circles.
Outside of here, it's an impractical, low powered, slow, hair dressers car.
We know otherwise, but you get my point.
Lets face it, these cars change hands for peanuts in the grand scheme of things motors.
We are not talking Goodwood revival stuff.
Molly coddling them. No.
Should be like a jack russell on acid.
Hold on, ssssshhh!
I can hear greeny from here, wimpering, thinking her new master is going to lock her away in the dark with no prospect of play time. (:< >:)
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Quote from: H1GRM on October 18, 2018, 08:36
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Paying monthly for Road tax so is it worth it for the odd winter dry crisp day?
Yes.
nuff said.
you owe it to greeny to keep her excercised.
Make no mistake you have bought a very highly desirable car; in these circles.
Outside of here, it's an impractical, low powered, slow, hair dressers car.
We know otherwise, but you get my point.
Lets face it, these cars change hands for peanuts in the grand scheme of things motors.
We are not talking Goodwood revival stuff.
Molly coddling them. No.
Should be like a jack russell on acid.
Hold on, ssssshhh!
I can hear greeny from here, wimpering, thinking her new master is going to lock her away in the dark with no prospect of play time. (:< >:)
Ok points taken,the Goddess will remain taxed insured and on the road at every fine winter day we get. I will be saving up for some form of underneath treatment.
Waiting for a stainless plate which I am having made to fit the centre rear section in order to mount a Jap size number plate (now that she is registered as Y55 GRM) Y = year 55 = year I was born and GRM = my initials)
Then its the Zunsport lower rear grill - maybe the kids can buy that for xmas or Birthday!!!
We are definitely out and about tomorrow on the sunny roads of South Lincolnshire.
:D
Waiting for a stainless plate which I am having made to fit the centre rear section in order to mount a Jap size number plate
look fwd to seeing that.
We are definitely out and about tomorrow on the sunny roads of South Lincolnshire. :notworthy:
Started reading the links in the above and a rust removal tool caught my attention. The MBX metal blaster. Looked an impressive "weapon"
With the power of Google I quickly found this For Sale.
I also found the following link that compares the performance of the MBX against a drill attachment.
PS:if you are reading this you will know that appropriate PPE especially eye protection must be worn
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hYVogFbbdtU
Out and about yesterday in the South Lincs sun. Not another Roadster in sight.
Pics are not great but she is basking in the sun.
What were you saying about putting her away. 8) ;)
Tis still BST.
Very true. I am just hoping we get some nice dry days this winter so the Goddess can stretch her legs (well power her wheels to be more correct).
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Going for Rear of the Year....
Can't really beat it.
Nice time out in the Goddess today. A couple of hours of top down motoring with no rain just a few ominous clouds.
Great fun...
What it's all about
To go back to the original question about what to do with the car during the winter, I'm of the opinion of most of the others on here - use the car when you get the opportunity, but don't take it out on wet & salty roads. Like Bernie, I too am lucky in that the MR2 is a luxury and I only use it for pleasure as I have the Auris & Motorhome for all journeys of necessity.
Having owned the car from new and it has been garaged every night :-*, the car's condition, both bodywork and underneath is about as good, if not better, as I can expect for a 14 year old car. The subframe was treated with dinitrol inside and out over 8 years ago and the whole underside of the car was treated with Hammerite underseal whilst up on the ramp at Steve's at D1 Customs 3 years ago.
I was considering 'Sorning' the car next winter, but I've decided to keep it taxed and insured for a couple of reasons - I can use the car on sunny dry days which keeps things ticking over, and I've also got an extra car to use in an emergency - I've got aged parents who live 140 miles away!
The car is my pride and joy and it will never be sold in my lifetime, so I will do everything I can to keep it in A1 condition. It was on the stand at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC a couple of weeks ago and attracted a huge amount of positive comments, so I must be doing something right. Last week the hard top was put on, the cover was put on it and Trickle Charger attached and the car is now tucked up in the garage until we get a nice sunny dry day so I can take it out for a spin and put a smile on my face :).
It sounds like you will be doing the same to the Green Goddess, so enjoy it - if I had a numberplate in your format, my number would be 56 ;) so I think we're in the same ballpark!!
Nice one Mark,
Definitely on a similar wave length.
I want to get the Goddess treated underneath as well, need to replenish the vault first £££
Greg
As Head Coach to a swim team I often attend competitions on a Saturday/Sunday. Nothing on today so decided it was a good day to do some Christmas shopping.
Weather was dry only a slight chance of wet stuff, so... time for the Goddess to emerge for the 2nd time in 2 days. Top down over to Stamford and back via Spalding not another 2 to flash at either way but had FUN!!!!
You have wisely purchased one the very special cars in the club.
It's a keeper. It's an exhibit!
Please, please, take look at the underside of my 2001 MR S. No sprayed goop underneath and absolutely clean and sorted.
Once a car has been gooped - that's it. Someone else coming along has to deal with that stuff when they want to work on it, and any future prospective owner will wonder what it's hiding. You wouldn't do it to a truly valuable classic!
My car gets used rear round. I wash the underside using a pressure washer and 'Salgon', to remove any salt, a couple of times during winter and once in spring.
I detail the underside once a year.
Take a look at the picture at the bottom of my thread....
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=63866.0#lastPost
Just to build on Carolyn's advice above, there was a photo posted on the Facebook page this week of a cracked subframe that you couldn't see any surface rust etc on because it was coated in some form of waxy gunk which had also cracked the same as the subframe.
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Quote from: Carolyn on November 24, 2018, 19:33
You have wisely purchased one the very special cars in the club.
It's a keeper. It's an exhibit!
Please, please, take look at the underside of my 2001 MR S. No sprayed goop underneath and absolutely clean and sorted.
Once a car has been gooped - that's it. Someone else coming along has to deal with that stuff when they want to work on it, and any future prospective owner will wonder what it's hiding. You wouldn't do it to a truly valuable classic!
My car gets used rear round. I wash the underside using a pressure washer and 'Salgon', to remove any salt, a couple of times during winter and once in spring.
I detail the underside once a year.
Take a look at the picture at the bottom of my thread....
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=63866.0#lastPost
Thanks Carolyn, Its so difficult to know whats best. Even on this Forum you get opposing views confidently stating the why's and wherefores for what they have done, let alone searching the Interweb....
So the Goddess was out again yesterday. 3 days in a row!!!! unfortunately the weather didn't hold and the roof had to go up. Hope Ardent isn't to harsh with a backlash (:< >:)
Great to see greenie getting loved! Such a beaut
You're absolutely right about opposing views on the forum and elsewhere. The difference on the forum is that all of the for and against arguments are backed by reason and evidence where possible.
While we can't (always) give the "right" answer, all the information is there for you to base your own decision on.
That's part of the reason I love the forum.
And people are open to suggestions
Quote from: H1GRM on November 24, 2018, 19:05
Stamford and back via Spalding not another 2 to flash at either
Exclusivity my friend. :notworthy:
Quote from: H1GRM on November 26, 2018, 13:01
So the Goddess was out again yesterday. 3 days in a row!!!! unfortunately the weather didn't hold and the roof had to go up. Hope Ardent isn't to harsh with a backlash (:< >:)
Ardent is cool with using the roof for it's intended purpose of keeping the interior and owner dry.
Not so many chances to get the Goddess out lately but did manage a couple of hours "topdown" on Saturday. Lots of "look at that crazy bugger" stares so enjoyed it all the more. :-)
Yup. Had my roof down today as well. Funny looks all over the place. Care I do not
Quote from: shnazzle on December 10, 2018, 16:43
Yup. Had my roof down today as well. Funny looks all over the place. Care I do not
I swear they think you're being an attention whore when all you are trying to do is enjoy yourself.
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Quote from: shnazzle on December 10, 2018, 16:43
Yup. Had my roof down today as well. Funny looks all over the place. Care I do not
I swear they think you're being an attention whore when all you are trying to do is enjoy yourself.
Had mine top down in Aberdeen on Saturday, the people I met said I was "Brave"
But the "people" don't know about the 2's heater !
Meet up with Ardent today, more top down fun. Could have talked for hours but had to get back for the evening coaching session.
Ran a bit late so didn't swap the cars over and The Goddess ended up getting sprayed by a gritter, bloody annoying...
Thanks for the info Jason.
Picture attached.
As above
Great to have met up with Greg and seeing greeny in the flesh again. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Almost had a siblings re-united feel about it.
What are the chances of two random owners meeting up independantly in a store car park and parking next to each other.
The MR2 gods were clearly smiling upon us today.
Great to have met up with you, other pressing matters aside, I'm sure we would have still been talking 2's now.
Greeny the green godess has found a new full fat enthuisastic/proud owner.
Quote from: H1GRM on December 14, 2018, 21:33
Meet up with Ardent today, more top down fun. Could have talked for hours but had to get back for the evening coaching session.
Ran a bit late so didn't swap the cars over and The Goddess ended up getting sprayed by a gritter, bloody annoying...
Thanks for the info Jason.
Picture attached.
Great pic guys! :)
Greg. I will post other info across shortly.
Also a couple of pics in, what have you done.....
Car still looking great!! Even better with a nice sable parked by its side :)
So there is a box under the tree which I know has the "shiny bits" in to finish the Goddess's rear end.... looking forward to fitting that after Christmas.
Planning ahead I probably ought to get an OBD II reader in the new year. Most posts on the forum seem to recommend the Torque Pro App for the phone but there does not seem to be any specific recommendations for the actual reader.
All recommendations gratefully received from you helpful Ladies & Gents. :notworthy:
Hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas.
Greg & the Green Goddess
Quote from: H1GRM on December 24, 2018, 10:01
So there is a box under the tree which I know has the "shiny bits" in to finish the Goddess's rear end.... looking forward to fitting that after Christmas.
Planning ahead I probably ought to get an OBD II reader in the new year. Most posts on the forum seem to recommend the Torque Pro App for the phone but there does not seem to be any specific recommendations for the actual reader.
All recommendations gratefully received from you helpful Ladies & Gents. :notworthy:
Hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas.
Greg & the Green Goddess
OBDLink LX.
I know it's pricey... But I've had at least 4 other cheap OBD devices and they either broke, disconnected intermittently, drained battery or were very slow.
The OBDLink has connected to every car I've put it in instantly, I have it plugged in permanently, and it's noticeably faster. Also, it supports more functions.
So yes, a 4 quid ebay one works fine for the occasional code read. But if you want a lasting solution... It's worth the outlay.
If you know someone in the US who comes over to UK, ask them to buy it and save almost 45% as the UK price is almost double that of the USA price
If you're on iPhoney then unfortunately you have to get the pricier MX version. But that's your punishment for having an iPhone :)
Thanks Shnazzle,
I will look at that.
I am on android (Samsung S7) so a bit cheaper and have friends who occasionally go to the states for various reasons so maybe wait for their next trip. I haven't had the dreaded EML on yet so its just a precaution really.
All the best Greg
Greg
The bonus is, with the Torque app, its not just for reading and clearing codes. All sorts of parameters you can monitor.
Like a heart rate monitor for the car. Only lots of different hearts, if you will. (I know you will understand)
Fuel trims long and short reveal an awful lot about the overall well being of the engine. (think in terms of lactate) The closer to 0% the readings the better.
Nice to see what the O2 sensors are doing.
All sorts of things you can monitor.
Quote from: Ardent on December 24, 2018, 22:43
Greg
The bonus is, with the Torque app, its not just for reading and clearing codes. All sorts of parameters you can monitor.
Like a heart rate monitor for the car. Only lots of different hearts, if you will. (I know you will understand)
Fuel trims long and short reveal an awful lot about the overall well being of the engine. (think in terms of lactate) The closer to 0% the readings the better.
Nice to see what the O2 sensors are doing.
All sorts of things you can monitor.
:notworthy: :notworthy: Thanks Jase,
Do people run with the OBD reader plugged in all the time?
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on December 25, 2018, 10:12
Quote from: Ardent on December 24, 2018, 22:43
Greg
The bonus is, with the Torque app, its not just for reading and clearing codes. All sorts of parameters you can monitor.
Like a heart rate monitor for the car. Only lots of different hearts, if you will. (I know you will understand)
Fuel trims long and short reveal an awful lot about the overall well being of the engine. (think in terms of lactate) The closer to 0% the readings the better.
Nice to see what the O2 sensors are doing.
All sorts of things you can monitor.
:notworthy: :notworthy: Thanks Jase,
Do people run with the OBD reader plugged in all the time?
Greg
I do
Quote from: shnazzle on December 25, 2018, 10:39
Do people run with the OBD reader plugged in all the time?
Mine has an on/off switch so yes. Otherwise I would not as it does use current.
I have involved my son /16 y.o.) with it. Hé has the app on his phone and can see revs., throttle %, braking and a whole lot more live. I think the app uses the accelerometer of his phone to combine data in a cool screen.
Greg
I have done.
As well as the live stuff, the torque app can be set to record the data for analysis later, quite funky when you import the data in to google maps and zoom in. Have oly used torque pro myself. but think there is another that is highly rated. Think it's called Dash command. (to be confirmed by others)
I would take @shnazzle (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=18356) advice and just buy a quality one in the first place, I'm on my second cheapo, initial connecting was bit of a faff.
So another nice day in the flat country...
Time to fit the Christmas shiny bits.
Definitely a candidate for rear of the year now!!! :D
Now we're cooking.
Liking that.
Looks good with all the shiny bits added. Personally I think it's a shame that the Zunsport Centre section is in 2 parts - it might look better as one unit with the number plate on top of it, but they must have made it that way for a reason.
I fitted the top grille to mine years ago but left the bottom ones as standard with a standard number plate. (photo taken a few years ago - rear spats have been added since!)
Have you also got the front grille and air intakes from Zunsport?
(https://i.imgur.com/GjhJoC7.jpg)
Quote from: MisterK on December 30, 2018, 17:16
Looks good with all the shiny bits added. Personally I think it's a shame that the Zunsport Centre section is in 2 parts - it might look better as one unit with the number plate on top of it, but they must have made it that way for a reason.
I fitted the top grille to mine years ago but left the bottom ones as standard with a standard number plate. (photo taken a few years ago - rear spats have been added since!)
Have you also got the front grille and air intakes from Zunsport?
(https://i.imgur.com/GjhJoC7.jpg)
Yep I agree about the centre section it would be better as one bit. I have a stainless centre section behind the number plate to which it attaches.
The front grille was already on the car as were the engine cover air intakes. I think they do something for the side vents but I am not sure about those.
Your car looks great so even better now.
Greg
I've got the black ones.
You guys are doing it wrong. What you need is a square, Jap style, plate.
Then it all works.
I'll post a pic tomorrow.
Quote from: Carolyn on December 30, 2018, 18:21
I've got the black ones.
You guys are doing it wrong. What you need is a square, Jap style, plate.
Then it all works.
I'll post a pic tomorrow.
Correct :-)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181231/70c2991a24bfc08d2be1d6a06ee68d8d.jpg)
Like Bernie, only a bit less bling - but you get the idea.
Quote from: Carolyn on December 31, 2018, 09:31
Like Bernie, only a bit less bling - but you get the idea.
Looks better Carolyn so I had another go....
Had another go at tidying the rear end and as it was crisp and dry had a "top down" run out for the first time this year.
Passed a garage offering MOT's for £35 so stopped and ended up chatting 2's for 20 minutes, owner used to have one. Her's is due next month so checked the number plate would pass, yep says he. What about the handbrake? takes about 5 clicks to start to bite, should be ok says he, so as Arnie says "I'll be back".
On the run home we celebrated turning 40k miles so must get round to a mini service, already got 5 litres of Millers Nanodrive 5W40 NT from Opie (15% off over Christmas) and 4 new Iridium plugs.
Happy New Year to all.
Quote from: H1GRM on January 5, 2019, 01:41
Quote from: Carolyn on December 31, 2018, 09:31
Like Bernie, only a bit less bling - but you get the idea.
Looks better Carolyn so I had another go....
That looks a lot better :)
Looking good mate.
Thought i'd get the MOT done early and then do it again at the end of the summer which would seem a more sensible time to ensure decent weather.
Failed on Emissions. Evidently the CO is meant to be 0.3 or less and she was 0.4.
MOT guy was helpful, nice guy with a motor-sport background, used to work on race engines etc. He asked if the cat had been removed so a quick call to Steve (s12veav) confirmed this.
I can only think of two options:
1) buy and insert the cat.
2) modify the ECU - not sure about this. Did a bit of research and as it is the piggy back onto Mr T's ECU now understand that this cannot be reworked.
Replacing the ECU and a different map might work but is likely to prove costly.
Any ideas oh knowledgeable people?
Sorry to hear this Greg and judging by those figures only just failed too. Sadly, I can't help with the knowledge but I'm sure someone will be able to answer soon.
A cat is about £140 and an hour to fit. Seems an easy decision. [emoji106]
Rag in the exhaust for next time :)
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Another option; one might, while replacing the pcv valve, forget to reconnect the hose.
And in disconnecting the pcv hose, one might have put the back of a spark plug in the end of said hose to prevent debris from going into the engine....
This inadvertently would lead to one having a car where oil fumes were venting to air without knowing...
And one would not have known that said oil fumes would not then be going back through the cycle to get burned and come out the back as HC
As it's Carbon Monoxide, it's almost certainly a cat issue.
And it's pretty close to almost OK!! Although, with a really good cat, it would be WELL below .2.
I think a bottle of Cataclean in 1/4 tank of petrol and a very spirited drive on the way to getting the emission re-checked, and she'll get through.
I'd give the tester a call and see if he'll do an of-the-record emission test for a tenner, just to check.... Run her at over 3,000 rpm for a minute or two in the testing bay, to get the cat good and hot.
If that fails (I'd be surprised), I'll help you put a replacement cat on. (That's just an excuse to get a close look at a great car!!)
Quote from: Carolyn on January 19, 2019, 08:41
As it's Carbon Monoxide, it's almost certainly a cat issue.
And it's pretty close to almost OK!! Although, with a really good cat, it would be WELL below .2.
I think a bottle of Cataclean in 1/4 tank of petrol and a very spirited drive on the way to getting the emission re-checked, and she'll get through.
I'd give the tester a call and see if he'll do an of-the-record emission test for a tenner, just to check.... Run her at over 3,000 rpm for a minute or two in the testing bay, to get the cat good and hot.
If that fails (I'd be surprised), I'll help you put a replacement cat on. (That's just an excuse to get a close look at a great car!!)
I suppose for catclean to work, he'd need to have a cat.
Fitting one would definitely be the way forward.
On a side note, I'm very impressed it got 0.3 without one
I was gonna say it would need a cat first lol. Very good result without cat.
As said mate either get a cat fitted for mot or a friendly mot tester.
I sure you will resolve asap.
AH! That's what you get for missing part of the thread....
I HAVE to ask, why no cat?
Anyway, still happy to assist.
The turbo kit came to me with a SP decat pipe and it works well for me.
Greg will get it sorted :)
The fact that it has 0.3 without cat is a testament to its previous owner and maintenance regime.
Quote from: shnazzle on January 19, 2019, 10:50
The fact that it has 0.3 without cat is a testament to its previous owner and maintenance regime.
It was 0.4 [emoji3526]
Quote from: jonbill on January 19, 2019, 10:58
Quote from: shnazzle on January 19, 2019, 10:50
The fact that it has 0.3 without cat is a testament to its previous owner and maintenance regime.
It was 0.4 [emoji3526]
Sorry. That's less impressive hahaha
Thanks for your posts ladies and gents.
Busy all weekend at Cambs swim champs, but managed to get a used cat from Dean at Rutland MR2. £50 including postage.
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Quote from: H1GRM on January 19, 2019, 14:02
Thanks for your posts ladies and gents.
Busy all weekend at Cambs swim champs, but managed to get a used cat from Dean at Rutland MR2. £50 including postage.
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Went the 2nd hand route as i want to take it out after the MOT. She runs so well without the cat clogging things up.
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I bet it runs equally well with it. Try it? Save the planet too.
I wonder how much (if) the precat that comes as part of the TTE kit has on the numbers?
Or are the numbers just down to everything being tip top.
Will be intersting to read Gregs observations once fitted.
Improved, no change or reduced performance?
Change in acoustics?
Does anyone know for sure if the SP downpipe brought anything to the party?
Mr Ts performace figures for the vanilla TTE were based on the stock cat and single exit zorst going back on.
I say that simply based on the installtion guide shows the stock zorst going back on.
Does not say, must fit the TTE zorst.
Do we have anything in the archives for a stock TTE with stock zort vs SP down pipe.
I can probably answer that with a no. But happy to be proved wrong.
Then again there was that rolling road shoot out post from years back. @spit (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=823)
£5 to the club if the answer can be found.
Looking for real data not anecdotal.
From memory sp backbox took tte turbo power from 184 to 197 as was designed for turbo application.
I would expect the decat to add 5 to 10 bhp the cost was im sure £279 for the decat pipe when new.
Correct also you could fit tte turbo kit with standard backbox.
:o Yozzers!
In the zone. £538 to £846. Diff £308. Could be the price with or without the downpipe.
Expensive options.
As you know a great piece of kit 8)
Quote from: Ardent on January 19, 2019, 17:09Does anyone know for sure if the SP downpipe brought anything to the party? Mr Ts performace figures for the vanilla TTE were based on the stock cat and single exit zorst going back on.......
......Do we have anything in the archives for a stock TTE with stock zort vs SP down pipe.
I can probably answer that with a no. But happy to be proved wrong......
.......£5 to the club if the answer can be found.
The answer can be found and it is - as you suspected - No. ;) So far, anyway.
£5 to the Club please!
Quote from: ArdentLooking for real data not anecdotal.
OK, you've got me there.
We did have a member who moved from TTE and stock back end to SP but we lost track of them and as far as I can recall they didn't run pre/post dynos.
Anecdotally, the closest I can get to your scenario is ninjinski's butt dyno and take on acoustics (although this was with TTE rather than stock zorst pre and post install). This
verbatim from 2006:
Quote from: ninjinskiJust back from having the main CAT removed and the SP downpipe fitted (plus and oil change and a new seal for the TTET) and first impressions are that the downpipe DEFINATELY has an affect on performance.
I remember reading people here saying that the TTET was the way the car should have come from the factory, well with the downpipe thats the way the TTET should have come from the factory. Its that good!!! Money well spent!
The car feels smoother and revs much better pulling through much more of the rev range and the car is faster, noticably faster.
And my TTE exhaust now sounds somewhat like it used to prior to the TTET being fitted which is a nice bonus!
That's good enough for me.
£5 duly pinged.
Just a little bit biased, as I seem to have that setup.
This is the only setup I have known.
Stock TTE+SP downpipe.
Im sure Greg can offer a passenger ride to confirm if needed, either way both of you have great setups. :notworthy:
Yep passenger rides welcome.
So De-Cat pipe removed and 2nd hand stock Cat on. Initial CO readings were worse than before - Oops. After a good blast and getting her as hot as possible we just scraped through the test. Fast idle 0.20, Natural idle 0.22, however I am not sure that the sensor was in the right place (may be a bit of fresh air wafting!!)
The car definitely feels more sluggish with the Cat in situ and the idle is not smooth, sounds different to, a bit muted. No dyno test before or after so just going on the sensations experienced.
Oil change & filter (Millers Nanodrive CFS 5w40 NT+) De-Cat pipe refitted Goddess back to her normal self. Just needs a good clean at the weekend.
Well played.
Much phaff swapping the cat back and forth?
Can feel a new game of pass the cat coming on. ;D
Quote from: H1GRM on January 30, 2019, 15:17sounds different to, a bit muted.
Good to read/know for my diy muffler idea.
Must get round to ordering an OBD2. Looks like the ScanTool OBDLink LX is the one to go for.... but why are they £70 to £100 in the UK and only $40 in the US and yes I appreciate the company hail from the US but come on guys, play the game.
Any one ever ordered one from the US? Feedback please
I did. Had a relative bring it over, so I paid the 40usd.
He travels quite regularly to UK so I can ask if he can bring another one over
Quote from: shnazzle on February 1, 2019, 08:09
I did. Had a relative bring it over, so I paid the 40usd.
He travels quite regularly to UK so I can ask if he can bring another one over
Wow that sounds great, would really appreciate it if you could have a word.
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on February 1, 2019, 08:12
Quote from: shnazzle on February 1, 2019, 08:09
I did. Had a relative bring it over, so I paid the 40usd.
He travels quite regularly to UK so I can ask if he can bring another one over
Wow that sounds great, would really appreciate it if you could have a word.
Greg
May I, please, have one too? :D
I will ask but no promises.
Would you be OK without boxes? Just because he usually packs light when traveling for business
Quote from: shnazzle on February 1, 2019, 09:12
I will ask but no promises.
Would you be OK without boxes? Just because he usually packs light when traveling for business
No box = just fine. Fingers crossed.....
Quote from: Carolyn on February 1, 2019, 09:31
Quote from: shnazzle on February 1, 2019, 09:12
I will ask but no promises.
Would you be OK without boxes? Just because he usually packs light when traveling for business
No box = just fine. Fingers crossed.....
Same for me :D
Turns out our lovely house-malaka Manos is in the US until end of Feb. He's going to drop me an address to get them shipped to. Then he'll bring them back to UK.
I'll pm you two
Out and about Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will be out again this evening in this glorious weather. Seen 2 x Two's one blue and one silver both mentioned in "Spotted".
To wax or not to wax that was the question.
Rob Marshall of Car mechanics Magazine visited "Rustbuster" in December 2017 and here is the article:
www.rust.co.uk/files/pdf/Rustproofing%20Rob%20Marshall.pdf
So as Rustbuster are only 10 miles away that helped in the decision process.
I have tried to attach some pictures but unfortunately even one is to large for the forum.
Back from Hols but at a Regional Swim Champs all Bank Holiday weekend.
Had a quick run out on Thursday but had to jump start, the radio standby was on and had drained the battery. A quick 20 mile blast proved how much I had missed driving the Goddess.
Looking forward to the rest of Summer :D
Started a few subtle changes to the Goddess and planning forward as funds permit. Starting with the inexpensive first.
Moving on two fronts Appearance (Red) and Mechanics (For an extra MOT).
See pic of the new gear lever, which I had to get re threaded as it was slightly out.
Greg
Some badge re-engineering too.
Would love to find some TF300 seats with the red insert, failing that keeping an eye out for some red leather at a reasonable price. I considered re-trimming but that seems mega expensive.
Then on to a shiny repaint of the wheels, in red of course.
All insired by the red interior of BRG lotus elan's
Greg
So me and the Goddess have been boosting around on a daily basis with such corking weather.
Today's little trip saw me drop my wife off at Peterborough station and then it was over to Rushden to finally take advantage of Carolyn & David's hospitality.
Just a social visit really but we got the car on the ramp and had a good look round. Carolyn immediately spotted the handbrake needs adjustment, a job before the next MOT, but seemed to think everything else was "A" ok.
I spotted the "new" front braces some of you are waiting for, nice looking job Mrs C.
Next on offer was a quick run in Carolyn's Spyder and falling in love with the TRD short shifter - more Rocking horse pooh on the list!!
Finally thanks For the hospitality, stimulating conversation and I even got back in time to pick the other Goddess up from the station.
Greg
A visit to C&D is always good.
Need to see the red and green up close could be marmite.
Glad you're enjoying her the car not Carolyn.
Kick panels fitted, 6R4 ordered to spray the key covers and waiting to collect the Rota wheels to see what they look and feel like on the Goddess.
The other Goddess says that the ride is rather harsh sometimes on our pock marked local roads, so maybe moving back to 15" on the front and 16" on the rear with the subsequent tyre wall height will soften things up a bit.
Hopefully the AD08R tyres will still give me the same grip as the Falkens on my 17" SP alloys.
At least then I can choose which wheel tyre combo suits best and then maybe get them refurbed in gorgeous Red.
Quote from: H1GRM on July 8, 2019, 16:05Kick panels fitted, 6R4 ordered to spray the key covers and waiting to collect the Rota wheels to see what they look and feel like on the Goddess.
The other Goddess says that the ride is rather harsh sometimes on our pock marked local roads, so maybe moving back to 15" on the front and 16" on the rear with the subsequent tyre wall height will soften things up a bit.
Hopefully the AD08R tyres will still give me the same grip as the Falkens on my 17" SP alloys.
At least then I can choose which wheel tyre combo suits best and then maybe get them refurbed in gorgeous Red.
AD08R will urinate all over those falkens. Imho there is 0 advantage to 17s on a 2.
:o
Quote from: s12vea on July 8, 2019, 21:32:o
Sorry mate.
It's no secret you've heard it all before.
Hahaha
For me 17" sp alloys make the roadster something special!
The rota's will look good and I have to admit the ad08 are different level
This car would look good wearing any wheels :)
Watch this space then. I will report back on findings in a few weeks time.
Quote from: H1GRM on July 8, 2019, 22:03Watch this space then. I will report back on findings in a few weeks time.
It shouldn't take that long to swap them over lol
So finally get to pick up the Rota's tomorrow now that
@Ardent has a new cat.
Hard to work that out if you don't know the detail :)
:)
Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.
Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.
Smiling already :)
Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.
Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.
Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.
Smiling already :)
And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(
Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 18:10Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.
Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.
Smiling already :)
And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(
Mandatory even.
Noncompliance will lead to the pants of shame being re-tasked.
You have been warned.
Quote from: Ardent on July 23, 2019, 17:50Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.
Yep intend to check the pressure's on the way out, going for 28/32.
Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 18:10Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.
Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.
Smiling already :)
And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(
No pics guys - yet. If I am going to keep the Rota's they will be off to the paint shop before any pics see the light of day. Suspense!!!! :)
@H1GRM uh, you mean we have to wait?!
I am not sure that is acceptable.
Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 23:29@H1GRM uh, you mean we have to wait?!
I am not sure that is acceptable.
Sounds like non-compliance
Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 22:37Quote from: Ardent on July 23, 2019, 17:50Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.
Yep intend to check the pressure's on the way out, going for 28/32.
Why 28?
Looking forward to the pics Greg, interesting to see what they look like.
@H1GRM Would seriously recommend starting at 26 and work from there.
Quote from: Ardent on July 24, 2019, 11:13@H1GRM
Would seriously recommend starting at 26 and work from there.
I agree with you but it's going to handle so much better on correctly sized alloys and quality performance rubber that it probably won't matter.
#bigwheelhater
Handles superbly. Obviously you cannot get near the limits on a hot dry day like today, but feels ace. The only noticeable difference is in the way it rides the bumps and holes, more forgiving.
28 because if anything the outer edges looked a little more worn so thought that would even things up a bit.
When you say more worn.
I don't think the fronts have even covered 400 miles
@Bernie only had them on for a week before I had them, I never covered more than a 100.
Quote from: Ardent on July 24, 2019, 17:33When you say more worn.
I don't think the fronts have even covered 400 miles
@Bernie only had them on for a week before I had them, I never covered more than a 100.
Yep apologies wrong choice of words. Obviously how they come from the factory, centres are 7mm outers 5 to 5.5mm. So I thought run them a bit high and the centres will take slightly more of the wear.
Check all my tyres across the tread pattern monthly + those belonging to the other Goddess (F word with 4 letters >:D ). The Jeep is the best one they still have 9mm centre and 8mm edges....
TRD short shifter fitted and a quick drive to test. All good and feels very slick.
Big journey tomorrow as I am off to Dick Sloan's to fit my new Red interior. 5am start and looks like the weather may be kind. 440 mile round trip so if you are on the A17, A1 or A66 keep a lookout for the "Green Goddess"
Greg
Hi Greg, that's exciting, it will look fabulous when it's done. Now, if you had said you were going out on Friday then I may well have seen you on those roads as I'm heading north then but you're going the better day as Friday is going to be very wet. Anyway enjoy your day and look forward to seeing the seats. :)
Just back from my marathon drive, left at 5.20am, 430 mile round trip. Impeccable behavior, as you would expect from a "Goddess". Top down both ways with just a few spots of rain on the A66, just drive quick enough so you don't get wet.
Full tank of Shell V Power and refilled just before home, she averaged 40.1 MPG doing probably an average speed of 75MPH on the A1 and other dual carriageways. Very pleased with that.
Pics to follow tomorrow of the "Red Leather" Didn't see another 2 until I got to Dick Sloan's, (Great guy by the way, could have talked for hours) and not on the way back either.
Dick handed me the keys to his 260BHP turbo for a quick trial which was interesting although not as smooth as mine.
Red was the colour of day - See in Spotted thread.
Greg
Was it his 1zz turbo?
That is very fast followed it round Scotland in my SP240 and it was in a different league.
Yep, he has just put it back on the road having used up his insurance mileage on the 2zz.
Not fair to drive someone else's car too spiritedly, felt quick though but felt the bumps on the road and the gear change was notchy, Dick said its a short shifter at both ends of the lever which would account for that.
Love the Carbon fibre bonnett.
So after a post fit clean up the Goddess was ready for a photo shoot. Greg
Red interior 1.jpgRed interior 2.jpgRed interior 3.jpg
That looks super pristine! Nice job
Any chance of some outdoor shots?
I am interested to see how the red and green go together.
Yep, definitely when the wheels get done!!!
@StuC Hi Stu, here's one for you.... Green and Red 8)
@H1GRM thanks for going the extra mile and getting the step ladders out!
The seats against the paint look better than I was expecting. :)
Quote from: StuC on August 13, 2019, 08:26@H1GRM thanks for going the extra mile and getting the step ladders out!
The seats against the paint look better than I was expecting. :)
I agree with Stu it definitely looks better than I thought it would.
Red and green isn't a combination think you see much.
No you don't any more. As a kid I vividly remember going to race meetings at Snetterton.
Lotus and Jaguar often used that colour combo.
Nice to see you putting your own stamp on the car Greg.
Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
About time I fitted the gear lever gaiter to match the rest of the interior, nice easy job as I was sure I could manoeuvre it in from the top. I thought wrong.
Seats out, centre console out, electrics uncoupled and an hour later I managed to clip the gaiter in properly and reassemble. I had forgotten all about doing this sort of stuff but pleased at the result.
Good job that Greg. :)
Top job
The red is growing on me.
Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Just sits on and secured by the cup holder. From group buy on fb
Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Doughnut I had one in my turbo 😜
Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Not very well really. Not hinged and no catch it just sits into the space. :-\
Quote from: H1GRM on August 22, 2019, 10:37Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Not very well really. Not hinged and no catch it just sits into the space. :-\
Mine was quite good.
If not velcro is your friend
Quote from: H1GRM on August 22, 2019, 10:37Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Not very well really. Not hinged and no catch it just sits into the space. :-\
Is the fb group still a thing?
Not being on there I don't know.
Me neither :)
Quote from: 1979scotte on August 22, 2019, 06:15Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.
How does the arm rest fit into the car please?
Doughnut I had one in my turbo 😜
Always with the food! lol
Having a week in Greece very soon so wheels off at the end of last week and onto axle stands. Drop of Goddess Green on the calipers this weekend, the Hammerite hammered finish is very nearly the same colour as 6R4.
Took said wheels this morning for the paint job. The first thing he does is check they are straight and one is slightly bent, showed me there and then so an extra £40 to have it straitened. Hey ho sh*t happens.
Can't wait to see the results 8)
Looking forward to seeing the pics
Back from hols, 30 degree's in Halkidiki last Friday to 12 at home on Saturday....
Picked up the wheels on Monday and fitted Tuesday just going out for a spin so took the pics attached. I appreciate the colour choice will not be to every ones taste but I think they look brill... fit for a Goddess.
PCV valve change next and might finally get to paint Dev's key hole covers.
Greg, certainly "different" and why not, make your Goddess different to everybody elses ;D
That works Greg
Top job
Insurance due next week renewal from Flux was £323 so contacted Chris Knott and Greenlight.
The latter said they could not compete with my renewal but Andy Humphrey at Chris Knott has been excellent. All sorted at £269 + £38 for a £7500 agreed value. ;D
What a glorious day. Top down motoring at its best.
Fitted the new PCV valve first thing and got out on the roads.
Couple of short journeys either side of luchtime and a super cross country run to Thetford and back for a Swim event this evening. Thetford Forest on the way home, top down, just after 9pm was loads of fun. Boys and their toys hey.... ;D
Finally sprayed my "Dev's key hole covers"
@Dev and werok to slot in today.
Rather pleased with the finish as me and a spray can are a dangerous recipe.
Pics attached.
Greg
Really pleased to see these on the car now. Good effort Greg! :)
Thanks Stu, even though they are not yellow?
I'm sure Stu could arrange that.
@wotugonado cover fitted today.
Manifold shield and engine cross brace off as I am having them painted.
Loads of ways to spend on a "2" >:D
Nice to see the car still evolving :)
Quote from: H1GRM on September 25, 2019, 12:10@wotugonado cover fitted today.
>:D
Looks great, little weird to see it on someone else's car though....
Sure does lift the engine bay
Quote from: Ardent on September 20, 2019, 17:03I'm sure Stu could arrange that.
No photoshop mischief anymore. This makes me sad. :(
Quote from: wotugonado on September 25, 2019, 16:36Quote from: H1GRM on September 25, 2019, 12:10@wotugonado cover fitted today.
>:D
Looks great, little weird to see it on someone else's car though....
Sure does lift the engine bay
Would look better in Banana, if I had seen the post quicker than you!! Lol
It's a quality item and matches your new rear spoiler. :)
The first cut is the deepest.... Don't say Rod Stewart...
Decided to get on with cutting the Frunk plastic this morning. After a nervous start it seemed to go ok.
Have you found a front strut brace?
Quote from: H1GRM on October 2, 2019, 15:35The first cut is the deepest.... Don't say Rod Stewart...
Decided to get on with cutting the Frunk plastic this morning. After a nervous start it seemed to go ok.
Looks very neat to me, much better job than my butchery!
What did you do for the frunk bin lid?
Quote from: s12vea on October 2, 2019, 17:24Have you found a front strut brace?
Hi Steve,
Yep, got a genuine TRD off fleaby. Only issue is that it has been plastered with black shiny paint. Off to my paint guy for stripping and painting, along with OEM rear brace and the manifold shield.
Quote from: househead on October 2, 2019, 18:21Quote from: H1GRM on October 2, 2019, 15:35The first cut is the deepest.... Don't say Rod Stewart...
Decided to get on with cutting the Frunk plastic this morning. After a nervous start it seemed to go ok.
Looks very neat to me, much better job than my butchery!
What did you do for the frunk bin lid?
Frunk lid cut as well. See pic to follow. I have 3 different types of "tie" on the way from Amazon to hold the lid nearest the windowscreen. Want to see which will work best.
Pic below.
Got a couple of top down journeys in today.
First a visit to Wollies, love this place, (https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk) to buy some beading to go around the freshly cut Frunk (Pic attached)
Then a trip to the Cinema to see "Judy" Rene Zellweger is awesome.
Good find 8)
Latest acquisition....
Always used one of these in my "7" and TR3 in the winter. Sold the last one for peanuts.
Got this off of fleabay, well worn in giving that lovely used leather look.
Bring on the cold winter drives.
I have a black one don't really need it down here in the south but I like it.
Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
Quote from: Joesson on October 4, 2019, 16:56Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
No problem Tony I know at your age it gets difficult remembering people's names.
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 4, 2019, 16:59Quote from: Joesson on October 4, 2019, 16:56Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
No problem Tony I know at your age it gets difficult remembering people's names.
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 4, 2019, 16:59Quote from: Joesson on October 4, 2019, 16:56Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
No problem Tony I know at your age it gets difficult remembering people's names.
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 4, 2019, 16:59Quote from: Joesson on October 4, 2019, 16:56Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
No problem Tony I know at your age it gets difficult remembering people's names.
Thank you for reminding me of my advancing years, however trying to keep up with your wit and repartee may prolong the ineveitable.
And no, I don't know how I managed to quote you 3 times!
Everyone knows, 2 is just right.
@H1GRM I have the matching goggles to complete the out fit.
Bit of a bugger as I'm a glasses wearer now
Quote from: Ardent on October 4, 2019, 22:31@H1GRM
I have the matching goggles to complete the out fit.
Bit of a bugger as I'm a glasses wearer now
You can get prescription lenses ££££
Quote from: Joesson on October 4, 2019, 16:56Should we refer to you both as Biggles in future?
Ah my boyhood hero....
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 4, 2019, 16:51I have a black one don't really need it down here in the south but I like it.
My old one was black but I couldn't find one on fleabay and did not want to spend on a brand new one.
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 4, 2019, 22:34Quote from: Ardent on October 4, 2019, 22:31@H1GRM
I have the matching goggles to complete the out fit.
Bit of a bugger as I'm a glasses wearer now
You can get prescription lenses ££££
Could go contact lenses I suppose.
Finally picked this little addition up today.
@s12vea Thanks Steve, nice to see you again.
Greg
The carbon against the dark green paint will look perfect
Picked these up today having been painted, hopefully get time to fit later in the week. Its so wet very little chance of a nice ride out.
Looking good mate
Looking forward to seeing these fitted Greg. I enjoy reading and seeing what you're doing with Green Goddess and it doesn't cost ME a penny! ;)
@H1GRM Regards the heat shield. Did the bolts come out ok?
I would love to freshen mine up, but convinced they would shear trying to remove.
Leaving well alone
I replaced the bolts not long before Greg bought the car so hopefully they did.
Hope the paint is heat resistant as that heat shield gets very hot!
Quote from: s12vea on October 14, 2019, 18:14I replaced the bolts not long before Greg bought the car so hopefully they did.
Hope the paint is heat resistant as that heat shield gets very hot!
It will need to be extremely heat resistant somewhere on one of my old threads there will be the egt read out from my old turbo car.
Hot hot hot.
Quote from: s12vea on October 14, 2019, 18:14I replaced the bolts not long before Greg bought the car so hopefully they did.
Hope the paint is heat resistant as that heat shield gets very hot!
Did you remove when hot or cold?
Quote from: Ardent on October 14, 2019, 18:01@H1GRM
Regards the heat shield. Did the bolts come out ok?
I would love to freshen mine up, but convinced they would shear trying to remove.
Leaving well alone
@Ardent Hi Jase,
No problem what so ever although I will be putting stainless back in.
Greg
Quote from: Ardent on October 14, 2019, 21:27Quote from: s12vea on October 14, 2019, 18:14I replaced the bolts not long before Greg bought the car so hopefully they did.
Hope the paint is heat resistant as that heat shield gets very hot!
Did you remove when hot or cold?
Cold :)
Quote from: Ardent on October 14, 2019, 21:27Quote from: s12vea on October 14, 2019, 18:14I replaced the bolts not long before Greg bought the car so hopefully they did.
Hope the paint is heat resistant as that heat shield gets very hot!
Did you remove when hot or cold?
Removed when hot
Had a couple of spare minutes today so bolted the heat shield back on.
Looks good, if the paint holds up!!!
Looks nice, especially with your new flashy engine cover!
Just time for another quick job, so rear brace refitted. Starting to come together now. :)
Well done Greg, looks good. :)
Very tidy
Managed to get the front strut brace on today. Needed a little more frunk plastic trimming but looks good. Just need to fit the rubber trim I have bought to finish off the plastic where it has been cut.
Fitted the trim to the frunk lid where it has been cut. Leaves the area around the strut tops to do.
Does it make it look finished off?
Greg
It finishes the edges off better yes.
Gorgeous afternoon over here on the east coast. Should I finish edging the frunk plastic?
Better to go for a nice top down "spin" well not literally.
Met up with an old friend, ex merseyside copper with loads of stories to tell but the big smile was from driving the GG.
Decided to get the frunk and strut job finished this morning. Took the brace off again to trim the frunk a bit more. Added the rubber trim around the cut edges, glued for good measure.
Also added a complete set of new plastic "push fit" clips to the frunk as well.
Pics below.
Hopefully a run out this afternoon and if it stays dry will use her for our trip to the cinema tonight.
We get to most films, except real horror stuff so it looks like the new Terminator tonight.
It's all in the little details
Top job
Very neat - I like it. Hope you both enjoyed the film.
At last a dry day. The problem with living in a rural farming area is the mud and s**t on the roads at this time of year. Of course there are benefits too.
Nice drive out this afternoon to blow out the cobwebs, me and the GG, stopped a few miles from home, in the middle of nowhere and took a few pics, only the camera phone but have posted two below.
Well played
Looking good, we all need to make the most of days like today.
The trimming around the strut brace is a brilliant job, almost looks oem!
Quote from: Hawkes41 on November 11, 2019, 19:43The trimming around the strut brace is a brilliant job, almost looks oem!
Thank you kind sir!!! I just followed the great advice given on the forum then added some piping. ;D
At last a dry day...
Prepping the Goddess for a run out tonight. Off to Olney near Milton Keynes for a Music & Friends session (lots of Soul and R&B). 65 miles towards Wellingborough and then down the 509. Journey back will be after midnight so time for fun.
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on November 16, 2019, 15:45At last a dry day...
Prepping the Goddess for a run out tonight. Off to Olney near Milton Keynes for a Music & Friends session (lots of Soul and R&B). 65 miles towards Wellingborough and then down the 509. Journey back will be after midnight so time for fun.
Greg
Great trip there and most of the way back, heater is super toastie. Got to my side of Peterborough at around 01:45 when the heavens opened.
Full clean needed after that but it is November
Nice ride out this morning and hoping the weather stays fine for the Cinema trip tonight.
The GG is due an MOT in Feb, which for a good weather fun machine is not ideal.
Want to move it towards the summer and happened to drive by a garage today whose owner I know from way back.
Stopped to say Hi and mentioned the MOT and last years debacle due to emissions. Car was hot so he offered to check said emissions. No CAT but only slightly over the limit, he stuffed a rag around the probe and the reading dropped to an acceptable level. Don't know why that made a difference but booked in for Friday morning and hopefully a pass.
Greg
The weather stayed good so used the GG for our cinema trip. Nice ride out, see my cinema thread in Chit Chat and Gossip for the film. Nice pub steak on the way home, top job.
Took the GG for an early MOT this morning, then spent the next hour washing and cleaning, bloody weather.
So passed with a clean bill of health and without a CAT!!!
CO 0.109
HC 86
Lambada 1.017
Greg
Great news Greg. Foxy is having hers tomorrow morning and no doubt I'll be washing her afterwards too. Seems a shame to take her out as she's sparkling clean and dry in my garage tonight! Oh no, chit chatting AGAIN! Sorry Mods.
Lovely looking car
How you manage to get it past the MOT with no cat when lots of folk suggest you cant
Rob
Hi Rob,
I cannot really answer that as she did not get through last year and was close to a fail with a 2nd hand Cat fitted.
Hoping someone will comment on the figures.
Greg
Quote from: Chilli Girl on November 22, 2019, 18:43Great news Greg. Foxy is having hers tomorrow morning and no doubt I'll be washing her afterwards too. Seems a shame to take her out as she's sparkling clean and dry in my garage tonight! Oh no, chit chatting AGAIN! Sorry Mods.
I'm no mod (just as well)
But I would say you are well within the context of the tlhread at this time.
My post is chit chat but all the best for you and foxy tomozm
Going by registration date The Goddess is 17 years old today..
If we ever get any dry weather again she will get a nice run out but at the moment its just pi**ing down every single day. :( :'(
Happy Birthday GG. Chilli will be 17 years old on 21st December. ;D She was a Christmas present to the wife for the first owner (what a nice present and husband).
Happy birthday my old friend :)
I cannot remember so much rain. The local farmers are slogging there way through the fields, cropping and therefore leaving the roads full of slimey mud.
At last a dry day. Its been nearly 2 weeks but the Goddess enjoyed a good run out today.
@H1GRM can you contact me via pm ASAP please.
Sorted.
Quote from: wotugonado on December 11, 2019, 16:53@H1GRM can you contact me via pm ASAP please
Hi Dan,
Assume our telephone conversation has superseded this.
Greg
Hi Greg
Yeah I found your number after I posted this.
Thanks
Hopefully its going to be a "Carbon" Christmas and we are doing our baking today. Rear spoiler removed and the once Silver lid from
@s12vea is currently in the oven now resplendently 6R4.
Fitting planned for next weekend HO Ho Ho..
Engine cover being fitted tomorrow...
Not been out for a couple of weeks, weather has been awful.
Checked tyre wear today:
Outer edge/ Middle / Inner edge
NF 5/6/5
OF 5/6/5
NR 5/7/5
OR 5/6/5
All wearing nicely.
Yes wearing very evenly
Looking forward to seeing the carbon :)
Fitted this morning.
Super paint job on the cover, matches really well.
All comments from the spoiler aficionados welcome.
Greg
Really super Greg, I like that.
Really super Greg, I like that.
Damn, double post, oh well I like it doubly! ;D
Carbon and green great combo
Quote from: H1GRM on December 23, 2019, 13:33Fitted this morning.
Super paint job on the cover, matches really well.
All comments from the spoiler aficionados welcome.
Greg
but, but, that is hálf a spoiler!!
No, seriously, that looks véry neat. What´s more, the combination of the two greatly improves the effectiveness of bóth.
Btw. does your lid still pop open? Mine most times does not. Good excuse to cut lighter side plates and then fingers crossed.
@Petrus Obviously not been used much yet but seems to pop OK.
Cheers
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on December 24, 2019, 21:40@Petrus
Obviously not been used much yet but seems to pop OK.
Cheers
Greg
An extra thumbs up then.
Do write if you notice a difference.
Finally able to get her out again.
Birthday celebration, a great lunch in a favourite restaurant with family. Had to park the GG in a public car park, which is fortunately next to where we were eating so I could leave the top down and keep an eye on her.
Thát looks perfect.
Like the red ´chicken´. Very nice contrast.
Wishing you some nice weather to enjoy the car!!
Nice to see roof down and I'm guessing heater on high :)
Waaaahhhhh just noticed the ´wooden´ steering wheel!! Again great with green.
GG looks gorgeous Greg. ;D
Quote from: Chilli Girl on December 28, 2019, 14:19GG looks gorgeous Greg. ;D
As always ...
By far the best colour
Quote from: Petrus on December 28, 2019, 13:44Thát looks perfect.
Like the red ´chicken´. Very nice contrast.
Wishing you some nice weather to enjoy the car!!
Thanks
@Petrus Would love some of your weather and uncluttered roads.
Greg
Quote from: s12vea on December 28, 2019, 14:08Nice to see roof down and I'm guessing heater on high :)
Yep.
The heater is awesome. :)
Cheers Steve
Quote from: Petrus on December 28, 2019, 14:11Waaaahhhhh just noticed the ´wooden´ steering wheel!! Again great with green.
@Petrus Its not wooden but Red/Black. :)
Quote from: s12vea on December 28, 2019, 16:54Quote from: Chilli Girl on December 28, 2019, 14:19GG looks gorgeous Greg. ;D
As always ...
By far the best colour
@Chilli Girl @s12vea Thank you both.
Always nice to hear such positive comments :-[ :-[
Quote from: H1GRM on December 28, 2019, 18:17Quote from: Petrus on December 28, 2019, 13:44Like the red ´chicken´. Very nice contrast.
Thanks @Petrus
Would love some of your weather and uncluttered roads.
Greg
Red on Green is the Greg house style and boy is it working. I need to see it the flesh again, been so many changes since I saw it last.
Quote from: Ardent on December 28, 2019, 18:23Red on Green is the Greg house style
Yet he is not welsh!
But yes, some red highlights do véry well on green. Being opposing colours the red makes the green greener and vv.
Quote from: H1GRM on December 28, 2019, 18:20Quote from: Petrus on December 28, 2019, 14:11Waaaahhhhh just noticed the ´wooden´ steering wheel!! Again great with green.
@Petrus
Its not wooden but Red/Black. :)
Hmmmm.... ;-)
Still wishing you great weather and empty roads :-)
Quote from: Ardent on December 28, 2019, 18:23Quote from: H1GRM on December 28, 2019, 18:17Quote from: Petrus on December 28, 2019, 13:44Like the red ´chicken´. Very nice contrast.
Thanks @Petrus
Would love some of your weather and uncluttered roads.
Greg
Red on Green is the Greg house style and boy is it working. I need to see it the flesh again, been so many changes since I saw it last.
@Ardent We need to meet up in Stamford again then. Send me a PM when you are available. I am off work until the 9th Jan.
Greg
I'm off till the 2nd.
Free Tomoz, but Sabine is filthy, I would be embarrassed parking within 50m of the Goddess.
Quote from: Ardent on December 28, 2019, 21:27I'm off till the 2nd.
Free Tomoz, but Sabine is filthy, I would be embarrassed parking within 50m of the Goddess.
It's a wonder they let you park at Waitrose then!!!
Black Card privilege member status.
Cannot say any more.
Quote from: Ardent on December 28, 2019, 21:27I'm off till the 2nd.
Free Tomoz, but Sabine is filthy, I would be embarrassed parking within 50m of the Goddess.
@Ardent Hi Jase,
Are you likely to get a free weekday at anytime?
I will also let you know when I am free so we can hopefully sort something.
Greg
There is potential mon or tues.
Just not sure if D has anything planned for me.
A period of dry weather has seen the GG out and about during the last few days.
Noticed the new engine cover sans carbon spoiler has now started to stick. Any ideas, other than the obvious use of a bit of WD40?
@Petrus I believe you are having this little issue as well, have you solved it?
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on January 4, 2020, 12:02@Petrus I believe you are having this little issue as well, have you solved it?
Greg
Yes; WD40 and turning the rubber stops out just enough for it to pop.
Quote from: Petrus on January 4, 2020, 13:07Quote from: H1GRM on January 4, 2020, 12:02@Petrus I believe you are having this little issue as well, have you solved it?
Greg
Yes; WD40 and turning the rubber stops out just enough for it to pop.
Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks
@Petrus often the simple things.
Quote from: H1GRM on January 4, 2020, 13:10Quote from: Petrus on January 4, 2020, 13:07Quote from: H1GRM on January 4, 2020, 12:02@Petrus I believe you are having this little issue as well, have you solved it?
Greg
Yes; WD40 and turning the rubber stops out just enough for it to pop.
Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks @Petrus often the simple things.
As per suggestion of Joesson btw.
Some more dry weather so a little "top down" jaunt today.
Still dry so will use the GG for our cinema trip this evening, off to see 1917.... and then a quality Indian meal :)
Goddess out for the cinema trip yesterday. Dry but very cold, down to zero on the run home.
Read lots on here about the Yoko AD008's and cold temps, but didn't really notice any difference in grip. As it was so cold I am sure I was maybe a little more careful than usual but feel you would have to really explore the limits to get into trouble.
More concerning was the gritting lorries, fortunately the two I saw were not oncoming so the bonnet was saved from a splattering.
Dry morning here, max temp going to be 6c in mid afternoon so might explore the grip levels a bit more later.
Interested in others opinions about this.
With correct alinement, same branded tyres all round and you're driving to the conditions you will be fine in a 2.
People generally don't have the above and run out of talent
Formally once known as "greeny" has the above as does my current car and it's very planted in all conditions :)
Haven't done much to the GG lately so decided to take the wheels off and give them a good clean and polish. Well she has been out in this damp weather a few times :)
So that was most of the afternoon gone. Can't wait for some better weather 8)
Worth sealing them while they are off Greg
@s12vea Hi Steve,
What would you have used?
When I had them painted, John the owner of Wheelcraft recommends just a top grade polish with very soft tissue paper. He is dead against any form of lacquer as a slight chip will then retain water underneath and its all downhill from there.
Interested what people's opinions are?
I can't remember what I used I will check in garage, it just helps repel grime and makes cleaning easier.
Big fan of chemical guys wheel guard.
Quote from: Ardent on January 27, 2020, 12:22Big fan of chemical guys wheel guard.
@Ardent Hi Jase, read up on this product and watched the video, looked so good that I ordered some from Amazon at £17.95 of course your personal recommendation helped.
All cleaned up and ready for a trip to Milton Keynes (Music and Friends) and back tonight.
80 miles each way so a good run out and the weather man says its a dry trip ahead.
Hope the weather stayed dry for the trip, very cold and wet down in Essex this morning
Quote from: s12vea on February 2, 2020, 11:45Hope the weather stayed dry for the trip, very cold and wet down in Essex this morning
Certainly did. Not much in the way of twisty bits but the Goddess feels really good at the mo.
Had to have a little fun when a "hot hatch" sat on my rear, to close for comfort. He drew beside at the first piece of dual leading in and out of a roundabout, so in the interests of safety I allowed him to exit first before using a little bit of boost ;D
Having some dry weather over here on the East Coast so the Goddess has been out and about.
The Windmill is less than 10 miles from me. Hopefully one more pic to follow if I can reduce the file size. All taken on my phone.
The final pic. :)
So I have had Chemical Guard on my wheels for nearly 3 weeks now and although it is very difficult to be absolutely certain, it looks as if they are more brake dust free than normal.
Any one else agree/disagree?
If not keeping it off in the 1st place.
You will find what dust is on, will come off with little effort.
Just got back from a morning blast or should I say "boost" to clear the cobwebs out, both mine and the Goddess.
Saw nothing interesting on the road but enjoyed the outing.
Lovely dry sunny day so out and about this afternoon and tonight.
A chance to try out the new Mongos.
Did you notice a difference?
@s12vea Hi Steve,
definitely noticed a difference maybe not as much as anticipated, but then it was rather windy in general.
Expecting them to be really good on a nice spring/summer day.
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on March 3, 2020, 14:37@s12vea
Hi Steve,
definitely noticed a difference maybe not as much as anticipated, but then it was rather windy in general.
Expecting them to be really good on a nice spring/summer day.
Greg
They're bigger than the original Mongos I have and they definitely make a huge difference. As you say though, if it's really windy, the mongos are defeated :)
Lovely sunny day, needed some shopping so what is the most practical car to use? Clearly the Jeep, so I got the Goddess out slipped her hood down and off we went. Time to remember some happy thoughts.
I realised how dusty she is when I got back, still plenty of time for cleaning next week as all swim coaching off the agenda.
Stay safe all.
Goddess Today.jpg
Lining up a few jobs to do on the Goddess.
This came today so can add fitting to the list.
Doesn't look particularly good quality but I guess as long as it works...
Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on April 6, 2020, 12:42Lining up a few jobs to do on the Goddess.
This came today so can add fitting to the list.
Doesn't look particularly good quality but I guess as long as it works...
Greg
Pretty identical to mine which I'll fit later today.
Even badly cut/finished metal will conduct electricity rather well :D
Quote from: househead on April 6, 2020, 14:35Quote from: H1GRM on April 6, 2020, 12:42Lining up a few jobs to do on the Goddess.
This came today so can add fitting to the list.
Doesn't look particularly good quality but I guess as long as it works...
Greg
Pretty identical to mine which I'll fit later today.
Even badly cut/finished metal will conduct electricity rather well :D
Yup. Same as the one I fitted to Helen's and will fit to mine. It works perfectly
The Jeep got a make over on Friday, so yesterday was the Goddess's turn, didn't really need it but I had a cunning plan. Parked in front of the Jeep and I knew we had to get household cleaning supplies from Wilco's which is 10 miles away....
Oh sorry the MR2 is in the way, well we may as well take it for a run. 10 miles there 10 miles back for essential supplies and it was heaven 8) 8)
Looking clean as usual Greg
Miss that colour
Got the battery cut off fitted yesterday, so one more little job ticked off the list.
I have been using the Goddess every time I can, top down of course. Living in the countryside means trips are required for all essentials, shopping etc. So I feel well justified getting her unwrapped and "boosting" around the lanes to get to places. I never tire of the lovely purr she makes.
So yesterday, dam, nearly out of milk, so off we go and we enjoyed a significant number, always liked numbers.
Hope everyone is ok, as you can tell from my ramblings, like most people, I am
getting fed up, after all there are only so many times you can mow the lawn, paint the fence etc.
I remember ticking over to 39000 back in 9th June 18
Lovely weather yesterday, shopping required, so a nice little "B" road jaunt seemed a great idea.....
Until a Pheasant decided he wanted to take me out. I suppose it could have been worse but nearside headlight is toast.
What were the chances...
Jesus!
Tbh I would take a replacement light rather than smashed front end.
Did it survive?
That was such a nice clear headlight too!
TCB sell lights at a reasonable price I believe.
Did it survive? I imagine you would have been chasing it down the road if it had!
I believe you can still get just the lens if the rest of the headlight is still ok?
If not Dick does get good ones in every so often, or its TCB or Toyota for new ones.
As Steve said, rather just the headlight than the whole front end!
As for fogs, as a direct replacement, Prius fogs are identical and much cheaper.
It's worth spending the money getting it right.
It's one of the best remember :)
@H1GRM Gutted for you.
Cannot really add anything to the above.
I was going to suggest same as tricky
Prius fogs.
The truth is and you already know this.
Only a brand new light is going to make the grade.
I guess only the pheasant is more upset than you and the ROC Members.
Sorry to hear about this Greg, as people have said, it could have been a lot worse. Jolly annoying though all the same. Think you may need a brand new one as a used one (unless you are very lucky) won't match the other and if you're anything like me, it will bug you each time you look at her if it doesn't match. :(
Quote from: s12vea on June 3, 2020, 15:23Jesus!
Tbh I would take a replacement light rather than smashed front end.
Did it survive?
@s12vea Hi Steve,
TBH I did not see but I doubt it...
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 3, 2020, 15:52I believe you can still get just the lens if the rest of the headlight is still ok?
If not Dick does get good ones in every so often, or its TCB or Toyota for new ones.
As Steve said, rather just the headlight than the whole front end!
As for fogs, as a direct replacement, Prius fogs are identical and much cheaper.
@tricky1138 Thanks Tricky.
New headlight and fog ordered from Paul at TCB
@Paul@TCB Headlight £177 Fog £47 plus the dreaded VAT.
At least the GG will be returned to her usual high standard.
Will take the front bumper and bonnet off and have them resprayed to get rid of the growing number of stone chips.
Bloody pheasant >:D
Quote from: H1GRM on October 20, 2019, 20:30Managed to get the front strut brace on today. Needed a little more frunk plastic trimming but looks good. Just need to fit the rubber trim I have bought to finish off the plastic where it has been cut.
So when I finished this last October, I used all new trim clips, supposed to be "easily removable" broke 7 out of 18 getting them out at the weekend ready to take the bumper off for painting and finally the replacement headlight and fog.
Let me know if anyone has used clips to hold the frunk cover in that do actually release!!!
Taking bonnett and bumper for painting today - at last.
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 3, 2020, 15:52I believe you can still get just the lens if the rest of the headlight is still ok?
If not Dick does get good ones in every so often, or its TCB or Toyota for new ones.
As Steve said, rather just the headlight than the whole front end!
As for fogs, as a direct replacement, Prius fogs are identical and much cheaper.
Is that Gen2 Prius fogs?
Quote from: BahnStormer on July 2, 2020, 08:56Quote from: tricky1138 on June 3, 2020, 15:52I believe you can still get just the lens if the rest of the headlight is still ok?
If not Dick does get good ones in every so often, or its TCB or Toyota for new ones.
As Steve said, rather just the headlight than the whole front end!
As for fogs, as a direct replacement, Prius fogs are identical and much cheaper.
Is that Gen2 Prius fogs?
Not sure which gen, but I'm sure it was of the same years as ours 2002-2006?
Quote from: BahnStormer on July 2, 2020, 08:56Quote from: tricky1138 on June 3, 2020, 15:52I believe you can still get just the lens if the rest of the headlight is still ok?
If not Dick does get good ones in every so often, or its TCB or Toyota for new ones.
As Steve said, rather just the headlight than the whole front end!
As for fogs, as a direct replacement, Prius fogs are identical and much cheaper.
Is that Gen2 Prius fogs?
Not sure which Gen.
I am sure Paul at TCB can let you know. :D
pretty sure the gen 2s.
All back together and quick "boost" out as well. :) ;) 8)
Ordered Friday arrived this morning.
The Goddess under wraps again.
Initial impressions are really good, very soft super fit etc.
https://www.classicadditions.com/car-covers-uk
Not the cheapest but she is worth it :)
Looks a great fit, its a pity their outdoor covers do not rate very highly in the Auto Express awards 2019.
Just had a quick read through this, I think green is my new favourite colour for a roadster. Are they rare? I've only seen a handful of green ones for sale.
Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 16:35Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Don't say that, there's a green one 15 minutes away but I promised SWMBO I would wait a few months.
Super rare. And the only colour I would swap mine for.
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 25, 2020, 16:49Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 16:35Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Don't say that, there's a green one 15 minutes away but I promised SWMBO I would wait a few months.
Buy it before it's gone
What ^^^^ said
Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 17:04Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 25, 2020, 16:49Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 16:35Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Don't say that, there's a green one 15 minutes away but I promised SWMBO I would wait a few months.
Buy it before it's gone
That has to be good advice if you look at S12vea 's CV
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 25, 2020, 16:49Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 16:35Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Don't say that, there's a green one 15 minutes away but I promised SWMBO I would wait a few months.
Where is it? Might have to go and buy it! 😉
Oi! small ones to front, out my way. :o ;)
Quote from: tricky1138 on August 25, 2020, 19:07Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 25, 2020, 16:49Quote from: s12vea on August 25, 2020, 16:35Very rare colour in the Uk and spectacular colour in the sunlight
Don't say that, there's a green one 15 minutes away but I promised SWMBO I would wait a few months.
Where is it? Might have to go and buy it! 😉
Enquiries have been made (with the other half). Happy to share the link after I've been told off.
Bring the other half on board here, so they can see what a fantastic bunch we are.
As you have already worked out, this is not the usual car forum cesspit one can stumble across.
We love these cars and are quite passionate about them at times.
You could use the "exclusivity" selling point. How many do you see? ;)
@Ardent She doesn't need persuading on a MR2, its the timing of things and waiting to see how work plays out in the next couple of months. She is, of course, right so I'm sticking to the original plan of buying in November (even if that does mean no green roadster). Here's the link (https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/2003-mr2-vvt-i-facelift-model-/1382219723) for anyone who wanted a nosey.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 26, 2020, 09:50@Ardent She doesn't need persuading on a MR2, its the timing of things and waiting to see how work plays out in the next couple of months. She is, of course, right so I'm sticking to the original plan of buying in November (even if that does mean no green roadster). Here's the link (https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/2003-mr2-vvt-i-facelift-model-/1382219723) for anyone who wanted a nosey.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
I had already found it yesterday, was going to ask if it was the one with the gold wheels.
Check the history of it, it has failed its MOT quite a few times, but nothing unsurpassable if you did want it.
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 26, 2020, 09:50@Ardent She doesn't need persuading on a MR2, its the timing of things and waiting to see how work plays out in the next couple of months. She is, of course, right so I'm sticking to the original plan of buying in November (even if that does mean no green roadster). Here's the link (https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/2003-mr2-vvt-i-facelift-model-/1382219723) for anyone who wanted a nosey.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
You did right not having that one, something fishy with it! Why would you need an Air Freshener in an open top car?
@tricky1138 Yeah, I saw the history. Lots a brakes related fails and then a year or so off road. Like you said, nothing insurmountable though. I want a PFL anyway.
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 26, 2020, 11:21@tricky1138 Yeah, I saw the history. Lots a brakes related fails and then a year or so off road. Like you said, nothing insurmountable though. I want a PFL anyway.
FYI you cant get that green in PFL! :(
Import model came in dark green 6r4 but not Uk
Quote from: bigfootisblurry on August 25, 2020, 16:24Just had a quick read through this, I think green is my new favourite colour for a roadster. Are they rare? I've only seen a handful of green ones for sale.
Hi BF, my understanding is yes, the 6R4 colour (some say Forest green) is not a common colour on the 2. I had always steered (ha ha) clear of green cars but have to say it is a really deep colour that definitely suits the car. Of course not every one likes the red touches but takes me back to various sports and performance cars of the 60's that were often BRG with red leather and red wires.
Hi,
Hope everyone is coping ok through the crisis.
Just a quick note to say the Goddess is doing well. MOT completed on 19th November no problems. Just scraped the emissions again but that is without the a Cat.
The tester placed a note on the advisory section remarking on the excellent condition of the car :)
Stay safe,
Greg
Great news,
Hope you're well Greg
Quote from: H1GRM on November 21, 2020, 13:02Hi,
Hope everyone is coping ok through the crisis.
Just a quick note to say the Goddess is doing well. MOT completed on 19th November no problems. Just scraped the emissions again but that is without the a Cat.
The tester placed a note on the advisory section remarking on the excellent condition of the car :)
Stay safe,
Greg
Thats impressive to be able to pass without a cat considering its an automatic fail.
So yesterday was the 18th birthday (logbook date) for the Goddess. Quick "boost" out to celebrate.
I guess she's old enough to be called an adult now. :) ;)
Just to let you know the "Goddess" is alive and well, as I am I :)
Been "sorned" over the winter so had an MOT on Monday 4th ready for the summer???
MOT passed. No Cat no issues.
MOT guy said that older vehicles are not subject to the same standard of emissions testing as newer vehicles, evidently there are 2 program's they can run on the emission's test and as we are of a certain age we qualify for the less stringent mode. Didn't know that....
Hope you are all well and enjoying your 2's
Greg
:) well i to have not been aware of different classes for MOT emissions :)
that be today lesson.
;D ;D its a good feeling to come away with 12 mot with no advises ;D
glad your are well and now summer ready with your 2 8) 8)
It's nice to hear from you and to see you back on here. ;D I knew you were still alive as I'd pm'd you a couple of times. ;) Good news re: The Goddess, not at all surprised she passed!
It's odd that, I know a lot of the Mk2s are on the other test standard but I thought it applied to a date well before the start of ours so we would never come into that category?
Quote from: puma2 on April 8, 2022, 11:23:) well i to have not been aware of different classes for MOT emissions :)
that be today lesson.
Emission testing (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/emissions-testing)
Our cars are no where near old enough.
Great News Greg 8)
Quote from: fawtytoo on April 8, 2022, 13:11Emission testing (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/emissions-testing)
Our cars are no where near old enough.
Emissions Testing MOT
The only vehicles that do not have an emissions test as part of the MOT are:
vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels I suppose you could remove one wheel for the emissions test!
Quote from: fawtytoo on April 8, 2022, 13:11Emission testing (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/emissions-testing)
Our cars are no where near old enough.
He was not talking about the car as pre August 1975 which I think is what you may be referring to by saying they are no where near old enough. My understanding, possibly wrong was that there were 2 emissions program's to conduct the test (not miss it all together).
Could be all bullsh*t but I have known the guy for 30 years + and would say he is a decent and honest business owner with a very good reputation.
A pass is pass at the end of the day, 1 trouble free year of motoring ahead
Quote from: H1GRM on April 8, 2022, 15:03He was not talking about the car as pre August 1975 which I think is what you may be referring to by saying they are no where near old enough. My understanding, possibly wrong was that there were 2 emissions program's to conduct the test (not miss it all together).
Could be all bullsh*t but I have known the guy for 30 years + and would say he is a decent and honest business owner with a very good reputation.
DVSA Emissions Standards (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/676700/in-service-exhaust-emission-standards-for-road-vehicles-19th-edition.pdf)
It seems that cars manufactured/registered before September 2002 need to have both CO and (HC)³ measured but from that date onwards only CO is measured. If I've read it right (table on page 12).
Perhaps that's what he's referring to?
Yes my 2 has just had its MOT done and both CO and HC3 were tested but then she was built in 2000 :o
Based on Euro emissions standards. The mr2 is Euro-3
https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/fuels-environment/euro-emissions-standards
It goes by when the car was introduced, not when your car rolled off the line.
Thats handy
So the GG has gone to her new owner. Sold last week to an existing member.
All the old bits that were replaced with genuine TTE/TRD bits went but I will post my immaculate red indoor cover in the for sale section later.
Happy motoring to all of you.
Greg
GG has gone. :o
Hope new owner keeps in touch here.
Special car that.
Maybe
@s12vea has brought her back? Am I right??
Interesting idea Jane.
Nice to hear from you and hope you are well.
Greg
Quote from: Chilli Girl on March 20, 2023, 12:44Maybe @s12vea has brought her back? Am I right??
Crossed my mind.
You guessed correctly 8)
Greg has done a sterling job looking after the car and protecting it from the elements for the last few years.
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to own such a great car again
She really is one of the best and I have had lots of fun with her and hopefully enhanced what Steve had already done, albeit to a personal taste. All bits added were genuine TTE/TRD etc.
So pleased she remains in the MR2ROC :)