Mini fix meet 14th April

[stribo]

We had Graham and Annemarie round today so I could fit some headlight levelling motors to his headlights (obviously) but Annemarie didn't bring Graham, she brought her new man:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/WP_000487.jpg

Anyway we got to talking about Graham's brakes, and he's decided (with some prompting from me) to change his rear calipers, discs and pads along with the front discs and pads, which we're going to do round here. So anyone that fancies a day out fixing cars (I'm sure we'll find other things to tinker with) we're having a day fixing cars, we'll also be doing a BBQ (unless the weather's bad then we'll be cooking in the kitchen) and they'll be beer and wine for those not driving, soft drinks for those that are. All welcome.:)
People attending (other than Rachel and I)
V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
MRP plus family
JudgeNinja

[JamesT5]

That sounds like a great idea!

[oblark]

I`ll bring my tools and a jack :)

[stribo]

Cool, we can have all wheels off the ground, and rag the §§§§ out of Graham's car whilst he's making the tea. :hilarious

[M-R-P]

V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)

Surprised my name wasn't automatically down for this one lol. I'll bring something shiny to distract Graham ;)

[V70 Graham]

Hahahaha it took me ages to grow the 'Thatch' Anne recons it makes me look more mature !

Thank's again Steve and Rachel for today, headlight levelling now working fine and the belly's full thanks to the lovely meal.

Will be good to catch up again on the 14th, guess I'd better start ringing round for parts :smile:

ps I'll get you back for that pic Steve.

pps What's with Anne's hood, looks like an airbag went off !

[stribo]

V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)

Surprised my name wasn't automatically down for this one lol. I'll bring something shiny to distract Graham ;)

I was waiting for the O.K from Graham, as he said you were waiting for permission from S.W.M.B.O. ;)

[Kingsford G]

Looks like a nice meet coming up.Well done Graham ,u managet to visit a Hairy Fairy and get get your ligts blinking :biggrin: You look like Ozzy now lol

[JUDGENINJA]

Your one of the missing beetles!!!

Looks like many hands make light work, can bring pipe clamps and bleed kit plus a boot full of tools... do we have cover if it rains? My Gazebo died at Trax2006 otherwise I'd bring one.

[oblark]

If it rains Graham can hold the brolly :)

[JUDGENINJA]

Over who..?. one corner each we'll be done in 20mins

[stribo]

Your one of the missing beetles!!!

Looks like many hands make light work, can bring pipe clamps and bleed kit plus a boot full of tools... do we have cover if it rains? My Gazebo died at Trax2006 otherwise I'd bring one.


If it rains Graham can hold the brolly :)

Be good to see you Wayne, and Rob's answered your question. ;)

[JUDGENINJA]

Think I'll bring my waterproofs...

[V70 Graham]

We have a gazebo.....will still only cover one end though.

[iancho]

Sounds like a great day lads... Pity i cannot make it just for the laughs. Thats why i like VPC its like one big family bringing everyone together... Nice one! :B_thumb:







Love the new look Graham.... I nearly wet myself :lol:

[JamesT5]

Cool, we can have all wheels off the ground, and rag the §§§§ out of Graham's car whilst he's making the tea. :hilarious

Sorry, but this comment made be laugh! :D :hilarious

[V70 Graham]

Sorry, but this comment made be laugh! :D :hilarious

Worrying thing is he's deadly serious !

[JamesT5]

Worrying thing is he's deadly serious !

LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:

[Harvey]

LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:

Yep in reverse.

[stribo]

LMAO! Us more steady drivers get the mick taken out of us all the time don't we! :D I think he wants to see whether your engine will actually do more than 2,500rpm. :rotfl:

I want to get it up to the red line. :D

[JamesT5]

I want to get it up to the red line. :D

If you're going to do that, just do it little at a time as I don't think it's ever been that high on the rev counter. :D :rotfl: (sorry Graham!) ;)

[V70 Graham]

I'll get my coat.....

[Harvey]

I want to get it up to the red line. :D

But before you give it some beans,best do cam belt at the same time as brakes then it's red line all the way.

[oblark]

Has anyone ask "he who should not be named" if he wants to come to the BBQ ? :)

[stribo]

I'll text him mate. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Lots of shiny parts ordered.....:o

[V70 Graham]

I've just been on and ordered the weather, not too hot but then again there's work to be done :hidesbehi

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/HOME-PC/IMG_0252_zps2e51c93b.png

[stribo]

Should make for half decent BBQ weather. :)

[Harvey]

Looks like the log burner can be put back in store.

[V70 Graham]

Just checking we're still all ok for this coming Sunday, any more names need to be added ?

Stribo
Relfski
V70Graham
Nobber72
Sharkey R
Oblark
M-R-P (+ Mrs M-R-P and little M-R-P)

[oblark]

Hopefully direction will be released nearer the time :)

[M-R-P]

Latest weather forecast doesn't look good... link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192)

[V70 Graham]

Latest weather forecast doesn't look good... link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192)

Looks ok to my iPhone.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0289_zps58f03569.png

[JamesT5]

I might pop along with a spare gearbox, DMF and clutch. :deal: :saythat: :hilarious

[stribo]

Hopefully direction will be released nearer the time :)

I'll pm attendees tonight.;)

[V70 Graham]

I'll pm attendees tonight.;)

Any idea what time were meeting yet ?

[V70 Graham]

Anyone got a trolley jack and axle stands ?

[oblark]

Anyone got a trolley jack and axle stands ?

I`m bring my trolley jack :)

[stribo]

I have a trolley jack, and axle stands too.

[M-R-P]

I can bring additional axle stands if needed - we can get the whole car off it's wheels...




and flog the comets ;)

[jotter22]

you guys sure you have enough axle stands and trolley jacks for the job in hand?...Lol just hope Graham does not forget to bring the hardware!

Tony.

[V70 Graham]

you guys sure you have enough axle stands and trolley jacks for the job in hand?...Lol just hope Graham does not forget to bring the hardware!

Tony.

Oh yeah.....better order it eh !

[JUDGENINJA]

I will have enough jacks/axle stands for my corner..

[V70 Graham]

I will have enough jacks/axle stands for my corner..

Guess your corner will be late starting then lol

[oblark]

Weather looking okish for tomorrow :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192

[stribo]

Weather looking okish for tomorrow :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656192

Cool, looks like we'll be firing the BBQ up then. :D

[V70 Graham]

Cool, looks like we'll be firing the BBQ up then. :D

.....so long as its not in the back of my car !

[JUDGENINJA]

Keep your fingers crossed.. Rained here all day..

[M-R-P]

And here but all the reports I've seen say it'll be ok ;)

[V70 Graham]

None of you are that sweet that you'll melt if you get wet lol

[jotter22]

come on guys think SAS....you wont shrink!....and Graham is worth it!

Tony.

[stribo]

I work in it all week, so I'm used to it, but it is supposed to be nice tomorrow.

[jotter22]

How far away from me is this mini fix?

Tony.

[V70 Graham]

How far away from me is this mini fix?

Tony.

It's in Basingstoke

[stribo]

How far away from me is this mini fix?

Tony.

It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.

[V70 Graham]

It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.

Yup, and I'm worth it lol

[stribo]

Yup, and I'm worth it lol

You may be pushing it a bit there. :P

[jotter22]

It's about 85 miles each way, you're more than welcome to join the madness.

Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!

Tony.
can someone pm me a post code and a start time please!

[M-R-P]

Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!

Tony.

You and graham will get in swimmingly.

Another tea boy :)

[stribo]

Lol i am no good at anything mechanical but i am good at pi55 taking if that helps!

Tony.
can someone pm me a post code and a start time please!

You'll fit in fine, tomorrow will probably end up as one big pi55 take. ;)

PM sent

[jotter22]

You and graham will get in swimmingly.

Another tea boy :)

You better lay off the drink ....you got work to do tomorrow!

[stribo]

So does anyone else want anything doing to their car tomorrow? I know Sharkey R has a couple of bits to do to his, and mine needs plugs leads and dizzy cap changing.

[jotter22]

Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?

Tony.:hidesbehi

[stribo]

Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?

Tony.:hidesbehi

You have to supply the parts. :P

[oblark]

Is it all free?.... well i could do with an auto to manual conversion and forged internals!....should i come earlier?

Tony.:hidesbehi

Is the manual conversion a 5 speed or 6 speed ? :)

[jotter22]

You never said that! is that a claim on the trades discription act?......Lol 5 or 6 speed is ok by me its ok guys oblark has offered to do it for me!

Tony.

[oblark]

oblark has offered to do it for me!

Tony.

Hahahaha I`ve got to my 5 speed to 6 speed conversion first :)

[JUDGENINJA]

I'll tow the V40 over ...

[T5frankie]

clutch on a cosworth?

[jotter22]

Ahh a practice run i like your style so you get it right when you do mine!

Tony.

[stribo]

I'll tow the V40 over ...

Why not bring the 850 as well?

[oblark]

I'll tow the V40 over ...

over .......... what ? :)

[jotter22]

clutch on a cosworth?

clutch fu*k me it was a cam seal this morning!

Tony.

[stribo]

clutch on a cosworth?

Piece of cake ;)

[T5frankie]

Piece of cake ;)

what type?

[stribo]

what type?

Battenberg :D

[T5frankie]

Battenberg :D

wrong answer it was victoria sponge mate lol

[T5frankie]

clutch fu*k me it was a cam seal this morning!

Tony.

ive realised its a chain of unfortunate events that apparently is the norm on these old cossies or equivalent old ford

[JUDGENINJA]

Why not bring the 850 as well?

Mmm now I have got 2 straight bars..just need to figure out how to steer the cars with a long bit of rope.. It could be a long day ahead!!

[stribo]

wrong answer it was victoria sponge mate lol

Damn, so close lol

[jotter22]

ive realised its a chain of unfortunate events that apparently is the norm on these old cossies or equivalent old ford

Tomorrow then you will need body work repairs?

Tony.

[V70 Graham]

Latest iPhone weather forecast.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0298_zps4f2ce07d.png (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0298_zps4f2ce07d.png.html)

[jotter22]

Are you photo shopping that Graham? its not like that on any forcast i look at!

[V70 Graham]

Are you photo shopping that Graham? its not like that on any forcast i look at!

Trust me Tony, I have had the weather ordered for a fortnight now.....I need these brakes doing lol

[jotter22]

sorry guys had to give this a miss....went out this morning and the car looked like the pigeon 633 squadron had done a bombing run on it.....and to top it all the wife railroaded me in to going shopping maybe next time.

Tony.

[JUDGENINJA]

Brakes done, headlight wipers done.. just started raining for the BBQ

[jotter22]

Lol typical....... still sunny here you should have all come to mine!
Tony.

[Sharkey R]

Was a great little meet guys. Thanks to Stribo and Relfski for the excellent hospitality and food and coffee. Sorry to Charlie for not catching him quick enough before he face planted the floor. And thanks to MRP, Mrs MRP, Little MRP, Judge, Graham and Anne Marie, Oblark and Friend for the barrel of laughs.

For anyone that thinks Graham is the slowest driver on the forum I will be honest and admit that today he took me for a spin in his ridiculously clean V70 and actually got the brakes smoking!!! (Think it was the brake cleaner that had got a little warm but it looked like he'd been giving the car some serious abuse) ;-p

[stribo]

Had a great day, lots of laughs with a few friends. I didn't get chance to take any photos, but I'm sure M-R-P, and Graham have some.

[stribo]

Lol typical....... still sunny here you should have all come to mine!
Tony.


You didn't offer :P ;)

[V70 Graham]

Well, where do I start, a BIG thank you to all who came and helped with the brake overhaul toady, stribo, Sharkey R, oblark, Judgeninja and M-R-P I really couldn't have done it without you all (you already know that :wink:) Thanks too to Annemarie, Soozie, Sharon and Rachel for keeping us (and little M-R-P and Charlie) in check.
Brake pedal is now firm and when the new pads wear in I'm sure stopping from high speeds won't be a problem.
Thanks to Steve (Sharkey R) for taking me out in the 'R' the offer still stands mate £2K and your car for mine :rotfl:

It was a great day, weather was good (as I predicted) food was great, and company excellent.....thank you all :worship:

Only have a coup[le of pics, one of which I'll post on my thread, the other is here of M-R-P patting stribo on the back for a job well done.....at least that's what he told me lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010474_zps098c6d1e.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010474_zps098c6d1e.jpg.html)

[JUDGENINJA]

Great day, but do know if Graham is still waiting for the RAC..?? What were those bolts for again?:rotfl:

Although am praying that everything is OK after we all left...:saint:

[JUDGENINJA]

Also thanks to the chefs for the food...

[JUDGENINJA]

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i442/judgeninja/VPCUK/3D063D95-E802-4868-B37F-A5C4305BFBDD-3749-000002DEBD93B1BD.jpg

Captions please....

"There's another 2BHP somewhere down there!!!"

[stribo]

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i442/judgeninja/VPCUK/3D063D95-E802-4868-B37F-A5C4305BFBDD-3749-000002DEBD93B1BD.jpg

Captions please....

"There's another 2BHP somewhere down there!!!"

Do you think we can make it quicker than Frankie's?

[Sharkey R]

Do you think we can make it quicker than Frankie's?

Now that's a stupid thing to say. 10 grand spent on the engine it still wouldn't even come close. ;-p

[JUDGENINJA]

GrahamV70, "Get out of the way boys, I'll fix it for you"

Stribo, "Wake up Graham you just fainted and was talking delirious gibberish!!"

M-R-P, "Graham, make the tea.."

[M-R-P]

Had a larf today! Nice to catch up with everybody and to watch Graham's face as the floor became more and more strewn with bits of his car. A big thanks to the Stribo family for their hospitality and Anne for the grub :)

Pics...
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[M-R-P]

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[iancho]

Looks like you all had a great time... I wish i could of made it just for the laughs and banter :smile:

[M-R-P]

Looks like you all had a great time... I wish i could of made it just for the laughs and banter :smile:

Shame you didn't make it mate, the teaboy we had was hopeless! (had to write a list and managed to loose it between the driveway and the kitchen lol)

[iancho]

Shame you didn't make it mate, the teaboy we had was hopeless! (had to write a list and managed to loose it between the driveway and the kitchen lol)

Lmao... That sounds about right... Knowing the teaboy he was probably to busy worrying about fingerprints on his car.... I missed a right corker of a day!

[M-R-P]

He was funny... kept walking round to each corner to look at the progress going "what's that? what you doing, what do you mean there's spare bolts?"

You should have seen his face when we unbolted the top of one wing to move the slam panel ;) hahaha He couldn't come round and investigate because they had him busy pressing the brake pedal for the bleed lol.

[iancho]

He was funny... kept walking round to each corner to look at the progress going "what's that? what you doing, what do you mean there's spare bolts?"

You should have seen his face when we unbolted the top of one wing to move the slam panel ;) hahaha He couldn't come round and investigate because they had him busy pressing the brake pedal for the bleed lol.

Lol, you rotten lot! .... I can just picture his face lol.... This will take him months to get over

[V70 Graham]

Hahahaha he's right though, Wayne needed me to help bleed the system....I just couldn't understand why the wing had to be unbolted to replace a headlight wiper motor, I'm sure he was dragging the job out tbh

[M-R-P]

Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)

[V70 Graham]

Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)

Which was......

[stribo]

Good thing you didn't see what else I got up to in there ;)

Lucky he didn't see how many bolts we didn't bother putting back. ;)

[jotter22]

Lol there is always spares though! i think the manufacturers put extras in just to get you thinking......or do they?

Tony.

[M-R-P]

Which was......
:D

Lucky he didn't see how many bolts we didn't bother putting back. ;)

Yea, took me ages emptying my pockets when I got home ;)

[V70 Graham]

Just to let you know, the screw that was left over from the refurb and found it's way into my o/s/r tyre was successfully removed today and the tyre REPAIRED..... £9.60 better than £70 plus vat :B_thumb:

[M-R-P]

Really?

None of the tyre places round will touch a puncture that close to the edge.

What shape was the guy's head? ;)

[V70 Graham]

What shape was the guy's head? ;)

Summat like this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/url_zps0916d954.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/url_zps0916d954.jpg.html)