one litre wonder ;) Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 one word OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 one word OUCH!Hmm yeah, better get it fixed then style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 was it yourself that done it or the previous owner ?? just out of intrest style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> cause if it was you that done it and having to pay for it will more than likely make you a bit more careful style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> i was quoted something in the region of £40 a wheel to get the alloys on me old 106 fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 No it wasnt me, it was the previous owner. Im usually quite careful parking style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> I was planning on just taking that wheel in to get refurbed and put my spare on while its being done.Do you think a refub place can do an exact colour match or would i need to get the rest done?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 (edited) Well it was a nice day so i decided to wash and polich my car, ive been meaning to polish it for ages. Ive tried before but i just managed to add to the swirl marks. So today i used autoglym super resin polish and a microfibre cloth to buff the polish off with, the cloth made such a difference and all the swirls have now gone border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Arty pic border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Also had a wheel refurbed, so from this: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />To this: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Its now on 36,000 miles, so ive done 10K in 5 months, and im loving it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Sorry its a boring addition to my readers rides but i just wanted to keep it updated and show that it is finally looking how i want it too and not like a 'used' car as it did before with its dents, scratches and swirl marks.Chris Edited March 5, 2007 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Very nice and shiny. I washed mine on Monday and was surprised how shiny my car was (really!), it'd been dirty for so long I'd kind of gotten used to it. It's already pretty minging up the back bumper and boot though, just seems to chuck all the muck up. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Did you get the wheel done at Romax? Looks like a really good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Very nice and shiny. I washed mine on Monday and was surprised how shiny my car was (really!), it'd been dirty for so long I'd kind of gotten used to it. It's already pretty minging up the back bumper and boot though, just seems to chuck all the muck up. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Did you get the wheel done at Romax? Looks like a really good job.I know what you mean lol, mine had only gone about two weeks without a wash but they soon get filthy. I think its the flat back that sucks up dirt, the back is always really dirty. Yeah i took it to Romax, really good service and a top job, it only took a day to do, charged me £40 was supposed to be £45 plus VAT but i managed to get it for £40 all in style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 That looks really clean in those photos! I really should get mine done, the sun is getting stronger and black shows all the marks border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I saw that (or one like it) 6 wheeler in Middlesbrough. Thought it was mighty strange, never seen one before. Is it standard or some sort of one off thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 (edited) That looks really clean in those photos! I really should get mine done, the sun is getting stronger and black shows all the marks style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> .The back definitely seems to sucks up the dirt; the bootlid is always the first area to look dirty on mine.Can see the 6 wheeler as if it was in a mirror style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" />Yeah i know, thought since it was sunny but not too warm that it was a good day for washing and polishing the car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Black seems to go like a mirrow when its clean, dont think many other colours do, the silver one always shines but it never is mirror like.I saw that (or one like it) 6 wheeler in Middlesbrough. Thought it was mighty strange, never seen one before. Is it standard or some sort of one off thingy?Yeah it will be ours style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> , yep its a one off, well there are 201 of them, all the other 200 were in france, ours was the last built and the only RHD one in the world, so the only 6 wheeler in this counrty. We had to special order it and only just managed to get it before the company went bankrupt so its quite unique style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> . Has a rear bench seat and one side door, its a realy useful vehicle style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Chris Edited March 1, 2007 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Looking good chris, did good job on your day off style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Looking good chris, did good job on your day off style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />I know, It's alright for some, part timers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Chris you should do a photoshop of VTR wheels on the 6 wheeler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Looking good chris, did good job on your day off style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Thanks style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> I know, It's alright for some, part timers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Chris you should do a photoshop of VTR wheels on the 6 wheeler!Full time actually style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> although sometimes it feels part time lol.Hmm if only i could do photoshops lol, would look great with VTR saxo wheels thought wouldnt itChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa_03 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 looking good chris, really should make the effort to polish/wax mine soon.do you think the mudguards make any difference to the dirtyness really? I keep pondering a set for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 looking good chris, really should make the effort to polish/wax mine soon.do you think the mudguards make any difference to the dirtyness really? I keep pondering a set for mineCheers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Erm im not sure really, i think they make a different if you drive through a puddle but on wet roads your going to set spray anyway, but i think they probably stop some stone chips on the sills. If your going slow on a muddy road then they do help, but any faster and the mud will just miss the mudflaps. I just like the way they look with them on really style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Id say go for a set, they are only £40 from the stealers or less from ebay, and they make the car look much better imo style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Ive been meaning to get all the cars out and take a photo for ages now, and i finally got round to it today. So here is a picture of the fleet, can any say the makes and models xWell they are not all there one was left in its garage looking sorry for itself waiting for its engine to be rebuilt <IMG SRC="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif"> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Chris Edited November 30, 2007 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Arosa SArosa TDISaxo DesireMegane ScenicXMC15Caravelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I saw a 05 plate c15 van the other day inside they look so old crazzy must of got it dead cheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Arosa SArosa TDISaxo DesireMegane ScenicXMC15CaravelleYep your right, but u missed one style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> I saw a 05 plate c15 van the other day inside they look so old crazzy must of got it dead cheep.Yeah they are a bit dated, but considering they have been out since he early 80's and is based on the Citroen Visa which was out in the 70's they arent doing too badly lol. Ours is an N reg so wasnt too dated looking then really, its only a van afterall style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Chris style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa_03 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 aye, missed the renault 4!good line up, I bet your neighbours love you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 aye, missed the renault 4!good line up, I bet your neighbours love you!!!Yep a Renault 4 with open air roof style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> , Yes i think they do style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> , one of them was giving us the evils when i was taking pictures style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> , but then who cares style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> They are all hidden out of sight usually anyway.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) Just one question. Why have you got 9 cars style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> AND are they all taxed and insured? You must be minted lol Edited March 6, 2007 by Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 9 carsCare to count again? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) Well they are not all there one was left in its garage looking sorry for itself waiting for its engine to be rebuilt style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />Care to count again? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />AHEM style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Edited March 6, 2007 by Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 ****. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> I read back through the posts as well to see if he'd said something about another one, but I obviously missed that bit.I appologise profusely.And why do you have 9 cars? How many drivers are there in your house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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