Today is the perfect day to drive a Roadster

Chilli Girl · February 26, 2021, 13:25

Except I havn't got one anymore

I have asked if Chilli is available as she really was and is my first love

If Steve can do it, then I can do it!

s12vea · February 26, 2021, 15:09

I have to agree it's great weather for a 2 and if you could be reunited with chilli that would be amazing.
I will also keep an eye out for anything special as promised should the above not be possible.

As the weather improves a few more 2s will come out of hiding and be up for sale.

Jay · February 26, 2021, 17:01

Would tend to agree, I had a 30 mile round trip to do yesterday and took the opportunity to give the 2 a run.

Good weather really makes these cars make sense

Ardent · February 26, 2021, 17:17

Could not agree more. Not that mine has not seen active service during the cooler months.
According to the gizmo, if shows sun all day. So normal BST may resume. We shall see.

scm2004red · February 27, 2021, 14:31

Confession time- today is the first day of driving my MR2 top down, no rattles or squeeks, sunshine, country roads, too many b----y cyclists. Perhaps spring has sprung....

Ardent · February 27, 2021, 14:44

Indeed it has. BST has arrived.
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Mickemo · February 27, 2021, 14:47

I am just about to take Foxy out for her weekly jaunt - roof down of course :-)

Bernie · February 27, 2021, 16:48

Blue sky, sunshine, UK countryside, what better combination for a mood lifting essential drive out

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Jimbo · February 27, 2021, 19:04

Still haven't managed to take the hard-top off, let alone figure out where I'm going to store it here (might be able to clear out enough room in the shed if I'm lucky).

I did pick up a second hand bike from a friend today, not a roadster but no roof...

Ardent · February 27, 2021, 20:05

Sell it. Problem solved and a few wine tokens to the good.

Ardent · February 27, 2021, 20:06

When I did have one. I ended buying a dedicated bag and hanging it on the garage wall.

1979scotte · February 27, 2021, 22:24

Quote from: Ardent on February 27, 2021, 20:05Sell it. Problem solved and a few wine tokens to the good.

2021s best bit of advice and we're only in February.
With that kind of problem solving Jason should be Prime Minister.

Ardent · February 27, 2021, 23:18

Things would be different if I was.

1979scotte · February 28, 2021, 09:26

Quote from: Ardent on February 27, 2021, 23:18Things would be different if I was.

Not sure about bringing back the stocks mate and I think burning mx5 drivers at the stake is a bit strong. Just burn the cars instead.

Carolyn · February 28, 2021, 09:42

Originally built to hold four NO2 piston accumulators, and simply adapted, I gave my hardtop stand a fresh coat of paint ready for the top coming off very shortly. I also cleaned the cover.

I expect some praise from the soft-top fascisti, for taking it off!

Not a lot -but some!

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Ardent · February 28, 2021, 10:58

Today is a good day to remove it.
Hope the paint is dry.
Clear, bright, sunny and temps in double figures. What more do you need.

Go for it.

Petrus · February 28, 2021, 11:20

Just rolled ´De Kikker´ into the sun. Roof unlatched for it all to warm up so we can go down to lunch at the coast in comfort as well as top domn style

Jimbo · February 28, 2021, 11:41

It'll go in the garage when I move

Maybe give the shed another tidy then should be space. Car needs a wash now though, covered in dust. Only so much the when the little one is napping after lunch!

Joesson · February 28, 2021, 13:04

Quote from: 1979scotte on February 28, 2021, 09:26
Quote from: Ardent on February 27, 2021, 23:18Things would be different if I was.

Not sure about bringing back the stocks mate and I think burning mx5 drivers at the stake is a bit strong. Just burn the cars instead.

With rust being in a way the slow burning of metal that can happen with them given time.

Petrus · February 28, 2021, 21:30

Quote from: Joesson on February 28, 2021, 13:04With rust being in a way the slow burning of metal that can happen with them given time.

Oxidising it is.

Ardent · February 28, 2021, 23:32

Quote from: Carolyn on February 28, 2021, 09:42Originally built to hold four NO2 piston accumulators, and simply adapted, I gave my hardtop stand a fresh coat of paint ready for the top coming off very shortly. I also cleaned the cover.

I expect some praise from the soft-top fascisti, for taking it off!

Not a lot -but some!

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Did it come off?

Carolyn · March 1, 2021, 09:34

Quote from: Ardent on February 28, 2021, 23:32
Quote from: Carolyn on February 28, 2021, 09:42Originally built to hold four NO2 piston accumulators, and simply adapted, I gave my hardtop stand a fresh coat of paint ready for the top coming off very shortly. I also cleaned the cover.

I expect some praise from the soft-top fascisti, for taking it off!

Not a lot -but some!

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Did it come off?

Not yet. I have my reasons,(she said enigmatically).

Ardent · March 1, 2021, 12:33

Tick tock tick tock. The day approaches so all good.