What have you done today

[Mojo-Jojo]

Once you go automatic you'll never go back!

Not for me, 5 gears + reverse, 30 years old, 3.0L straight six, limited slip diff, no electronics, 286bhp. A proper drivers car.

[Phild]

I’ve driven old automatic tipper trucks (army), and a hire car in America. Prior to that, in the 1970’s, an old automatic Austin 1100…..😱

With my dodgy left knee I’m future proofing in case it goes altogether. In any case, I really did enjoy driving the automatic.🤷‍♂️

I’ve gone for the shadow grey. I also like the idea that if I get it dealer serviced the warranty is extended up to 7 years…… just like I’m doing with my 1050XT with Suzuki. The Dacia service plan option will also be taken up.

What is puzzling is the oil changes are every two years, unless you exceed 30,000km’s a year.🤔

[Joe Rocket]

Does it have the badly positioned (middle of your back) square head rests in the back seats?

I've driven a few Dacias as they were loan cars from my local Renault garage when my Nissan had a day's worth of work carried out. Personally I found my daughter's original Twingo better and more fun. No, I'm not a Dacia man............

[FR22]

Not for me, 5 gears + reverse, 30 years old, 3.0L straight six, limited slip diff, no electronics, 286bhp. A proper drivers car.

Those specs, mean an M3 3.0 non Vanos....?
Big fan of those as well...

I've "dailed" some serious metal in the past and some extreme drivers cars, including some full fledged track cars...
I had enough.

I want comfort now. Always have a fun car nearby for the "bring your racecar to work Fridays", but after that I want to chill. Proper seats, smooth quiet engine, auto box... The dream... 

[Rixington43]

On a cars theme, today was oil and filter service and a full flush of the power steering fluid (which has always been the wrong type due to an error in the Haynes manual since my car is a cross over year) on the 25yr old Volvo Estate.
I love the comfort of the old girl but I've no desire for more driving aids.
I've driven autos but changing gear is, for me anyway, the difference between driving and just traveling. Totally understand the reasoning and these days they're more efficient than a manual but they take all the enjoyment away for me and driving is miserable enough these days as it is 🤣.
Tried an auto bike, also not whilst I have functioning limbs I'm afraid.

*It is great that there's the choice though. I will have either the second they're the difference between stopping and carrying on....

[TLPower]

Another old Volvo lover here. Everytime I drive it I'm reminded how wonderful it is to drive a car without all the pre-drive button pressing to turn off speed limit warnings, lane assist and stop start.

Oh and it sounds wonderful and it's a six speed manual and it has a big feck off turbo.

[cooltshirt]

I've had a few older Volvo Estates. Loved them.
Just plopped any old ATF in the power steering (740, 940, V70) with no problems.

[Rixington43]

They were all ATF up to 1999, then they changed to ZF pumps and wanted CHF fluid.
Not much difference but the lower viscosity takes strain off the pump especially at lower temps and she's a ski trip car above all else.
Won't change the fuel economy though

[2112]

We used to have a beautiful Volvo C70 in blue metallic with a beige leather interior. We had it 3 years but only did 1,800 miles in it, so we eventually realised it needed to go. As it was the T5 it was a 'bit' nippy... We had a great private plate (our surname is Dixon) for it too that cost just over £100!

[nigel s]

Finished my first day in my new job ( still building boats , after being made redundant in the old one. 20 year employee payout .... £££££ ....., walked into new job 2 days after being given 3 months notice...for more money  ) ....didn't  burn the place down....result 

Ho Hum

[2112]

 

Lovely to hear, good on you 

[2112]

About a minuet after I posted the above the house alarm went off for no apparent reason ? It went off on 'tamper' and of course in this mode locks the keypad so you can't reset it, grrr. After a quick bit of electrical testing I discovered there is a short 'somewhere' on the tamper circuit. But, with 12 PIR's, 3 door contacts, 2 keypads and a bell box it could be anywhere! I've disabled it for tonight but it's 28 years old and due to be replaced with something more modern & reliable. It looks like I'm alarm shopping this week...

[UK_Vstrom650]

Let me know what you go for 2112. Our alarm may need updating soon, and for some reason I don't like the idea of a wireless one which seems to be most of what's available now...

Good news Nigel. Glad you landed on your feet and are still doing what you like 

[Asmith61]

Great news nigel s it’s good to walk straight into another job especially one you are used to and good at 
I might be in the same boat so to speak we are owned by a Dutch company, and they are not sure if they want to carry on with a distribution Wharehouse in the uk anymore  :dl_smiley_banghead  they are making a decision at the end of December

We had a new alarm fitted last Thursday. Old one was now obsolete couldn’t get parts anymore 
The new one is Hardwired and wireless if that makes sense !!
Fitted and serviced by a family run local business.

[2112]

Nice one  Mines in the same boat - obsolete. I saved it from an early grave just after Covid when the number '7' button stopped working by changing the alarm code! I knew the end was nigh. I'll end up with a battery powered wireless carry on no doubt. I've been warned off any type of 'app' controlled alarms as if you lose mains you lose the app control & alarm, not ideal...

[nigel s]

Asmith61, Ta,
Good luck with your , possible , job hunt , now is the time to send out the feelers and get the old network going ( don't ask , don't get ) that's how I found mine 

[2112]

I've had a bit of a fraught day today, my nerves are shredded ! I popped over to see my mate as usual, only today he's really not very well. It took a bit of convincing, but I got his partner Andrea to ring the Doctors (Alec does NOT want to go back into hospital again - under any circumstances). The Doc' turned up in a timely manner and diagnosed Sepsis as the cause of his issues ! Bugger, this is serious. We had a 'team' discussion and Alec stuck to his guns and didn't want to go into hospital, despite the severity of his condition. However, it all 'hit the fan' when the Doctor (using a tried & tested assessment principle) decided that Alec was not in a position to make that descision due to his ongoing PSP illness and inability to communicate adequately. Double bugger. So now it's all on Andi's shoulders to make the difficult call as she has power of attorney for him. There were a few snot's & tears, but with a bit of friendly guidance the descision was made to get him into Hospital ASAP. I'm now just waiting for an update from Andi when he get's assessed at Cramlington Urgent Care. I think a large snifter of Gentlemen Jack will be required tonight before bedtime...

[Brockett]

That is such a bloody difficult situation and there is no feeling good about going against someone's wishes even when trying to save their life. I had to do that although my friend had dementia and next day he had no idea what happened and why he was in hospital. But I did and although it was for the best I didn't feel good about it. You are doing what no one else can because it's you helping a mate.

[UK_Vstrom650]

Sorry to hear what you're all going through 2112. It's really hard, but as Brockett says, you can only do what you think is best. Thoughts with you all and hope he's out of hospital soon.

[2112]

Cheers chaps, appreciated    Thankfully, it looks like they've caught the infection very early and it looks like a short course I've antibiotics will do the trick. It's not Sepsis but another bout of Pneumonia. He's in Hospital until Monday at the earliest, fingers crossed...