RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, jwealleans said: All the farmers I talk to round here are very dismissive - are they making any progress with them? They are of course, but just like road EVs it’s going to take a very long time before they are a mainstream viable alternative. I included the link just for info. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 17 hours ago, Kickstart said: We just put a new battery in the Maserati, and I have soldered some supplementary wires in the fuse box. Waiting for some paint on insulation tape. Had to drive it out if the garage to put an oven in the garage (to warm up crankcases to fit bearings) Note, the 2 books on the right are part of a series. There is also one on the 3200gt. None are that easy to find now All the best Katy I've got all four of the Brooklands books on Masers, the corners of the pages are getting a bit grubby now as I'm always delving into them. Really good books these, at the last count I've got about sixty odd on various marques. I usually bung one in my kit bag for those lonely nights stuck in Knighton Goods Loop or ballast jobs in the middle of nowhere! Spotted this gorgeous '78 Alfa GTV for sale last night.... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1282173 It's one of Giugiaro's designs but interestingly, when Alfa's own design studio tweaked his original sketches he refused to put his name to it, even so, it's still a great looking car.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: I've got all four of the Brooklands books on Masers, the corners of the pages are getting a bit grubby now as I'm always delving into them. Really good books these, at the last count I've got about sixty odd on various marques. I usually bung one in my kit bag for those lonely nights stuck in Knighton Goods Loop or ballast jobs in the middle of nowhere! Spotted this gorgeous '78 Alfa GTV for sale last night.... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1282173 It's one of Giugiaro's designs but interestingly, when Alfa's own design studio tweaked his original sketches he refused to put his name to it, even so, it's still a great looking car.... Shoot me now.......as I scrolled down the very first thought was......Austin Princess 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: At least you can get at the engine on a Light Fifteen. The old Renault Four FWD had a similar setup with the gear lever going over the top of the engine and sticking out of the dashboard. It worked rather well though. 30 years ago a mate and I did the timing chain on his R4. I still have nightmares. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted November 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: I've got all four of the Brooklands books on Masers, the corners of the pages are getting a bit grubby now as I'm always delving into them. Really good books these, at the last count I've got about sixty odd on various marques. I usually bung one in my kit bag for those lonely nights stuck in Knighton Goods Loop or ballast jobs in the middle of nowhere! Spotted this gorgeous '78 Alfa GTV for sale last night.... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1282173 It's one of Giugiaro's designs but interestingly, when Alfa's own design studio tweaked his original sketches he refused to put his name to it, even so, it's still a great looking car.... Where's the "drool" button..? My favourite James Bond car chase: 007 steals a GTV6 from a German lady to get to the USAF base rather quickly, in "Octopussy". My uncle had four of these at one time (all 4-cyls); one his everyday car, one he was rebuilding and two for spares. I eventually inherited his daily driver when it failed one MOT too many but had to sell it on when distractions like two small children arrived. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted November 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: I've got all four of the Brooklands books on Masers, the corners of the pages are getting a bit grubby now as I'm always delving into them. Really good books these, at the last count I've got about sixty odd on various marques. I usually bung one in my kit bag for those lonely nights stuck in Knighton Goods Loop or ballast jobs in the middle of nowhere! Spotted this gorgeous '78 Alfa GTV for sale last night.... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1282173 It's one of Giugiaro's designs but interestingly, when Alfa's own design studio tweaked his original sketches he refused to put his name to it, even so, it's still a great looking car.... I would be very tempted if my finances had not been so badly impacted by C-19. I owned one of these in the mid 1980s and, in many ways, it is still my favourite among all the cars that I have owned. It was particularly good in the snow due to a good balance of weight on the rear axle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 14 hours ago, MrWolf said: Citroen light 15. Always liked the looks and advanced design, for its day, of these cars but I'd like a run on the "Plunger Frame" BSA twin behind it for old times sake, though it would probably remind me quite how bad that suspension was, probably as backward as the Citroen is advanced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Nice place to put a petrol tank, right above the exhaust manifold. They do it on motorbikes all the time, between the riders legs too! My 'bike has two, one between my knees over the hot engine and one under the seat alongside the hot exhaust. I know, proves 'bike riders are crazy. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 18 hours ago, Kickstart said: There are these books. There is also the Maserati Catalogue Raisonne (at least 2 editions of this) There are a few others that have small bits, especially on the qp4 and 3200gt All the best Katy I've got the "Maserati The Road Cars" book and can recommend it as a good read for anyone interested in the subject. I must get that Brooklands road test book for my collection. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) The aforementioned restored '60s Microcell recliners, x2, for the use of etc, etc..... spiffingly nice in a '60s way, just need to fit the subframes.... the replica 'factory' recliners currently in the Cooper S will be sold to my mate to go into his '69 Mk2 Cooper which I previously owned.... (Viewers are kindly asked to ignore the evidence of unfinished DIY!) Edited November 3, 2020 by Rugd1022 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstart Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: I would be very tempted if my finances had not been so badly impacted by C-19. I owned one of these in the mid 1980s and, in many ways, it is still my favourite among all the cars that I have owned. It was particularly good in the snow due to a good balance of weight on the rear axle. I remember driving my Alfa 75 TS in the snow (same basic chassis). Over the brow of a hill, and as I didn’t want to pick up speed I backed off. Engine braking was enough to break traction at the back, which then started to overtake! Gently back on the throttle and it straightened up. All the best Katy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Phil Traxson said: Always liked the looks and advanced design, for its day, of these cars but I'd like a run on the "Plunger Frame" BSA twin behind it for old times sake, though it would probably remind me quite how bad that suspension was, probably as backward as the Citroen is advanced. Oh that old thing, I think that you would be surprised. If the plunger suspension is greased regularly and hasn't been reassembled by a chimpanzee (it happens) they handle very well, the twin carb 500 Star Twin or 650 Super Flash engines are about as much power as the frame can handle, but they don't have any nasty habits. The one in the picture is my daily driver and it's no trailer queen. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Nicked from Pistonheads - an interesting comparison between 911s old and new.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: Nicked from Pistonheads - an interesting comparison between 911s old and new.... Think I would take the green one. steve 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jol Wilkinson Posted November 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2020 A good illustration of how cars have grown over the years. Partly due to safety regulation and aerodynamics, but what else?. The old one looks much neater. 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Jol Wilkinson said: A good illustration of how cars have grown over the years. Partly due to safety regulation and aerodynamics, but what else?. The old one looks much neater. More money earned, better nutrition, better environment conditions, more health, more growth, bigger bums need bigger cars - bigger egos need bigger cars..... bigger engines, wasted on those who have reached beyond an age they can drive them. Add in a touch of arrogance and you have the Car Manufacturer's perfect customer. Julian 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I'm surprised that manufacturers can still sell overweight, overpriced sports cars to middle aged blokes now that Viagra is available off the shelf... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted November 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I'm surprised that manufacturers can still sell overweight, overpriced sports cars to middle aged blokes now that Viagra is available off the shelf... Because when driving a fast car (or in my experience, motorbike), you usually don't need to stop for a rest before you're ready to drive it fast again. Or perhaps I haven't ridden fast enough motorbikes...... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2020 But as we all know Viagra is only temporary but a flash car is a permanent extension to one's manhood. (Thats if you need one that is.) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Northmoor said: Because when driving a fast car (or in my experience, motorbike), you usually don't need to stop for a rest before you're ready to drive it fast again. Or perhaps I haven't ridden fast enough motorbikes...... But the highways agency are always telling me that I should have a fifteen minute rest every three hours! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, MrWolf said: But the highways agency are always telling me that I should have a fifteen minute rest every three hours! Thy also check that you stick to your speed limit..... Julian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstart Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, MrWolf said: But the highways agency are always telling me that I should have a fifteen minute rest every three hours! A tank of petrol then! All the best Katy 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Let's get the crayons out and see if we can make this work. Keep it under eighty - no problems two up on a 71 year old British bike! Full tank of petrol - approximately 200 miles. I need to pull over at two hours forty nine minutes or find myself out of breath and pushing whilst trying not to think about disappointing my passenger... I did run out of fuel once, ran the bike up the grass verge to fill the float chambers again and just made it to a garage. That you certainly can't do with some all singing and dancing fuel injection job. You're stood at the side of the road with your (phone) in your hand... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2020 8 hours ago, MrWolf said: But the highways agency are always telling me that I should have a fifteen minute rest every three hours! Same advice on the side of a Viagra packet! (a friend told me). Mike. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstart Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Range varies on the bikes I have. The Cagiva Freccia has a fuel warning light but the sensor is broken, so don’t dare leave it too long. Most of the smaller bikes I trust for about 100 miles, although with a bit of care they would probably go quite a bit further. Little RS125 during the fuel strikes managed 74.5mpg riding very gently on one tank of fuel. Early Aprilia AF1 had a decent size tank and had quite a long range (managed 450km on one tank riding gently, and it still wasn’t empty). Bandit will do 150 miles easily enough. Zzr600 we had could be persuaded to do around 200 miles if kept below 70 (convenient for my 190 mile once a week commute back then; if I went a bit quicker then it used more fuel and would need an extra fill up which would add time) Run out a couple of times over the years....... forgetting to switch back of reserve is a silly thing to do! Ran out in the car once. I had just changed the petrol tank and the fuel pickup wasn’t sitting as low in the new tank, hence running out when there was still a reasonable amount in the tank. I landed up opening the boot, pulling out the fuel gauge sensor and reaching into the tank to bend down the fuel pickup a bit! All the best Katy 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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