Since Last night and every day  till Sunday, I am being subjected to Crufts 2013.
Even the dogs are watching it 
Woof Woof.

Quote from: Pete Mc on March 06, 2013, 04:47:58 AM
Oh,and one last thing before I go Sprintex,last week on National Geographic Channel,a programme call Car SOS featured a dilapidated Sierra Cosworth that they turned into a show car for its skint owner.Now I don't know if there is an iplayery type thing for the Nat Geo channel but it might be worth a search to see if one is available because it was a good programme.

Thanks Pete, I saw that programme

I could go on about the fact they fitted the WRONG dashboard into it (Sapphire dash into a 3-door, what WERE they thinking?! ), the annoying way they kept closing the bonnet by pushing down with their hand (NOOOO, dents the bonnet, should be dropped from about 6" in the air!), and pushing the car using the spoiler (I bet the guys on our forum were having a pink fit about that, I know Clare and I were! ). And who the hell puts a car like that back on the road with a 25 year old radiator in it that's been unused for the past 15 years?? 

I could go on about all that, but I won't 


Paul

I have images in my head of you both sat on the settee with your heads buried in between your knees,wincing at all the mistakes.

I must admit,having been the owner of a mk2 and mk3 fiesta in the past,I also saw the bonnet closing rhing and thought the same.My second Fiesta had a palm sized dent where a previous owner had done the same,but then Fiesta's did have metal thinner than toilet paper so dented with consummate ease.The mk2,although it was a very tinny old thing,seemed better put together than the mk3 one I had which I bought after I had owned a MG Meastro Turbo.It was a 1.8 diesel and was horrid.Only car I have owned that I hated,never washed it or anything,terrible thing.

It is an ambition,if thats the right word to one day,own a series 1 Escort RS Turbo but they are almost as rare as hens teeth now due to rot and boy racers destroying them but I can dream can't I.

There does seem to.be an awful lot of classic car restoration programmes on the television these days with programmes such as Car SOS and Wheeler Dealers,long may it continue.Just wish I had the time and space for a classic car,what with the model railway and my motorbike which will soon be back out for the summer providing it isn't a wash out like last year.

Pete

Quote from: Pete Mc on March 08, 2013, 11:49:49 PM
I have images in my head of you both sat on the settee with your heads buried in between your knees,wincing at all the mistakes.

You been spying on us?

I have a MK4 Fiesta 1.8D Ghia that is my work hack, bit agricultural engine-wise yes but it does the job Misses has a MK5 Fiesta 1.8TDi for work, same basic engine but with a hairdryer bolted on so faster and more refined

There's still plenty of Series 1's about, but all enthusiast-owned and mostly show cars now. Price as usual for a classic RS isn't cheap at around £7-8k for a decent rot-free one


Paul

I'd also imagine that trying to get hold of an unspoiled,enthusiast owned example will be a massively difficult exercise,as theres bound to be an emotional attachment acquired over years of ownership.As I say,its a pipe dream anyway and as I have no garage,I couldn't possibly own one and keep it in concourse condition as well.

The only reason my bike(1994 Honda CBR600fp) is in such outstanding condition is its kept in a secure,heated building(my house,kitchen to be precise).

As for the amount series 1 RS Turbo's go for,7-8 grand is what I hope to pay for my next car,possubly more for the right colour and low miles,this being a Skoda Octavia 2 litre TDI vRS.It might not have the Ford and Escort badge on followed by the Turbo monicker but it has RS in its name and they are a bit quick and very lovely to drive.

I had a look at a Focus ST not long back,just didn't feel it at all,much like the last Golf GTI or 2.0GT TDI,mk5 shape that is,not the latest.

I keep looking on the Auto Trader app on my phone but right now,nothings moving me to part with any money.

Funny that really,I have money for a new car but nothings getting me excited about the prospect,I'm not getting the fizz associated with buying a new car so I'll keep my trusty old faithful Octavia TDI that is running perfectly,just like it always has done for now.

Pete

Well our priorities when looking for a rental house to move into together were "must have a decent garage big enough for a Sierra, driveway space for two more,  and be in a nice area Never mind if there were any facilities for us, house could've been falling down as long as our 'babies' were looked after


Paul

I'm very keen on the BTCC, funnily enough I have been following the series since the Sierra RS500 days. Growing up, the car I always aspired to own was the Escort Series 1 RS Turbo, sadly I can't ever see this happening now  :'(

Quote from: The Cuckoo on March 10, 2013, 09:07:20 PM
I'm very keen on the BTCC, funnily enough I have been following the series since the Sierra RS500 days. Growing up, the car I always aspired to own was the Escort Series 1 RS Turbo, sadly I can't ever see this happening now  :'(

I remember being at Brands when their pace car was the Sierra, being in the pit lane when the German Sierra's came over.
Also have the misfortune of being an ex MSA scrutineer.
Have only ever had the pleasure of driving 3 Cosworths.
Mercedes 190 Cosworth
Escort Cosworth - did not like the giant rear wing.
Subaru Impreza Cosworth - scary thing on this was looking at the onboard computer and realizing you were getting 6MPG 

For me motor racing is dull, dull, dull. It's just a procession of cars like you see on the M25.   

H.

Quote from: H on March 11, 2013, 07:48:25 AM
For me motor racing is dull, dull, dull. It's just a procession of cars like you see on the M25.   

H.

I'll have to get my mate Kev to take you out in his European Rally Cross car, don't think you'd get much   

Anyway, another big decision tonight  Barcelona V AC Milan rather gets in the way of the Railway prog, what to do 

Never mind the football - have you seen the new Shaun The Sheep series? Brilliant stories, the only dog I like and great animation - come on Shaun, come on Bitzer.

Glad we're back on topic
One eye on Barca, the other on my laptop.
Barca is the ONLY footie I'll watch (mesmerising stuff)
The Rail prog will get recorded