Southern Belle

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Petrus

#275
April 18, 2019, 14:17
Which urethane adhesive did you use; there is a wide variety of hardness availeble, from window putty-tacky to rock solid.

Nvy

#276
April 18, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Petrus on April 18, 2019, 14:17
Which urethane adhesive did you use; there is a wide variety of hardness availeble, from window putty-tacky to rock solid.

Thats a good question, ill ask the guys and will let you know once they reply. The others could share their experience too tiger seal is a good choice but no idea how stiff it is.

Petrus

#277
April 18, 2019, 15:03 Last Edit: April 18, 2019, 15:05 by Petrus
Quote from: Nvy on April 18, 2019, 14:41
Quote from: Petrus on April 18, 2019, 14:17
Which urethane adhesive did you use; there is a wide variety of hardness availeble, from window putty-tacky to rock solid.

Thats a good question, ill ask the guys and will let you know once they reply. The others could share their experience too tiger seal is a good choice but no idea how stiff it is.


There should be a value in the product details.


Petrus

#278
April 19, 2019, 12:27
Black clouds in blue skies so taken De Kikker out for a spin with the hard top on:





Mountain girl even shot a short video but sending that with the mountain wifi ... well, may take while. Not sure I can share it here btw.

1979scotte

#279
April 19, 2019, 12:29
YouTube and then embed
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

1979scotte

#281
April 19, 2019, 14:34
That first road looked awful.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Petrus

#282
April 19, 2019, 14:40
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 19, 2019, 14:34
That first road looked awful.

Oh nooo!!!!! those tracks are só much more fun than the boooring last bit  :o

Now imagine the first type in steep, stéép variety; MR2 heaven  :D

Ardent

#283
April 19, 2019, 17:20
Thought for a moment there was going to be a moment.
Then remembered you drive on the wrong side. Phew!

Petrus

#284
April 19, 2019, 19:13
Quote from: Ardent on April 19, 2019, 17:20
Thought for a moment there was going to be a moment.
Then remembered you drive on the wrong side. Phew!

I can imagine that!

We drive on the right side though.
You on the left.
8)

1979scotte

#285
April 19, 2019, 19:18
Quote from: Petrus on April 19, 2019, 19:13
Quote from: Ardent on April 19, 2019, 17:20
Thought for a moment there was going to be a moment.
Then remembered you drive on the wrong side. Phew!

I can imagine that!

We drive on the right side though.
You on the left.
8)

No we drive on the right you lot do everything wrong.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Petrus

#286
April 19, 2019, 22:29
about doing everything wrong....

Over here the periodic MOT inspection is rather particular.
Just read that my frunk mod. will not pass. It is not permitted to cut or mod the reinforcements and....





:-[


Hmmm.

Ardent

#287
April 19, 2019, 23:07
looking optimistically, are the testers that familliar with the 2 to know a mod?

Glass half full, and looking for a refill type thing.

Petrus

#288
April 20, 2019, 09:52
Quote from: Ardent on April 19, 2019, 23:07
looking optimistically, are the testers that familliar with the 2 to know a mod?

Glass half full, and looking for a refill type thing.

Well, even after several glasses emptied a half blind inspector would notice the frame cut outs.

Also read that a grp or carbon replacement hood is not legal either. Must be metal.

The rear wing is permitted as long as it stays within the outer dimensions of the car BUT the supports cannot be in aluminium   :-\

1979scotte

#289
April 20, 2019, 09:59
What is it with some governments.
Everything is legislated.
Is it Norway that has similar rules? Anywhere else?
Definitely good old blighty wins this one.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

shnazzle

#290
April 20, 2019, 10:10
I believe Switzerland is rather unfriendly to car mods.
As in, if it's not how it came out of factory, it's not legal.
If you do modify it, you essentially have to get it MOTd again for the specific mod and get some kind of certificate.
Imagine the stack of certificates we'd have :)

UK is very mod friendly indeed.
...neutiquam erro.

Petrus

#291
April 20, 2019, 12:01
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 20, 2019, 09:59
What is it with some governments.
Everything is legislated.
Is it Norway that has similar rules? Anywhere else?
Definitely good old blighty wins this one.

Actually there are EU guidelines.
Some countries follow them, some go stricter, some slacker.
Also there are the instructions of the inspectors which can go either way.

Spain is very much on the strict side; as per homologation and évery mod must be added to the vehicle registration document. At a price ofcourse at every step of the proces. Thís is the object as the primairy function of the modern western State is to pertain itself.

The UK has opted to not implemented several of the EU guidelines. Again there is an ulterior economic motive as the UK State has an interest in the flourishing kit car industry.

Petrus

#292
April 20, 2019, 15:03
Double posting but this way I keep the mods to Souther Belle together.
My appologies.


               

Petrus

#293
April 22, 2019, 08:43
Will be going down to Málaga before noon; enjoying a damp but rained clean mountain route. The views will be só clear and green. Twice as long, at least, in time but making the trip part of the goal  :D
Hard top fitted unfortunately as it will likely rain before/when I get back on Wednesday.
Only half filling the tank; no sense in 20 kilos too much fuel sloshing about.

Right, now first mud plugging to feed the animals and stock bales at the paddock.

Petrus

#294
April 23, 2019, 19:46 Last Edit: April 23, 2019, 19:57 by Petrus
Went into Málaga center this noon/afternoon with Málaga gf.
Áfter Easter, Tuesday midday mid April and more tourist than tables/chairs already  :o

Coming weekend gréat weather so staying well clear of Málaga and adjacent beaches.
I think I´ll go via Antequera, Campillos, down past the beuatiful lakes; Guadalteba, Gaitanejo and Conde de Guadalhorce to Mijas coast, great touring with the hood down.
First back up though tomorrow. Currently strong winds, rain, even hail in the mountains so good thing, a hard top.

Ardent

#295
April 23, 2019, 21:38
Not too much of a problem if you are moving, which you clearly do. ;)

Petrus

#296
April 24, 2019, 08:41
Ahhhhh..., you mean I get around  ;D

Still have Córdoba on the roll. Not as place to visist; that I covered, but to get to know at the hands of a local guide.

This morning was weírd.
The thing is I had to be fairly early to get a machine sorted.

Kissed still sleeping Málaga girl goodbye in bed.
GREAT ride, súch clean roads because of the rains last night.
Kissed still sleeping Mountain girl goodmorning in bed.
Weird.

Back to the car; mán I love those AD08Rs. When getting up to temp they already give very clear feedback. Not THE grip yet but you can confidently drive them to where they are at.
Same thing damp patches. They will warn you controllably, not simply let go.
Since the roads do not allow for high speeds, the ´lack´ of power traditionally vented about this model, disappears: The cornering speeds are só high, basically the same as the limit of the conditions, road, surface.
I find that I hardly push the car accelerating nor brake a lot.

Ardent

#297
April 24, 2019, 12:38
 :notworthy: :notworthy:

Joesson

#298
April 24, 2019, 18:26
Quote from: Petrus on April 20, 2019, 09:52
Quote from: Ardent on April 19, 2019, 23:07
looking optimistically, are the testers that familliar with the 2 to know a mod?

Glass half full, and looking for a refill type thing.

Well, even after several glasses emptied a half blind inspector would notice the frame cut outs.

Also read that a grp or carbon replacement hood is not legal either. Must be metal.

The rear wing is permitted as long as it stays within the outer dimensions of the car BUT the supports cannot be in aluminium   :-\

The non metal hard top for the 2 is a factory supplied option, so technically not a "replacement".

Petrus

#299
April 24, 2019, 18:54
Quote from: Joesson on April 24, 2019, 18:26
The non metal hard top for the 2 is a factory supplied option, so technically not a "replacement".

Bonnet, sorry; see photos.
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