cybermanbrian

"Honest John" in the Saturday Telegraph regularly bangs on about poorly manufactured coil springs:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/broken-coil-springs/ Brian

Whilst I am in favour of a lower drink-drive limit, what really frightens me is some of the antics of drivers who are stone-cold sober. I always am staggered when it's announced in our local rag something along the lines of "2000 drivers stopped over Christmas and 50 were found to be over the limit" So 1950 people were driving in such a manner or their vehicle condition was such that the Police had good reason to stop them and breathalyse them. Now that is scary 13% of fatalities linked to alcohol. 87% for other reasons - I'd like to see the breakdown of reasons.

Unfortunately knowledge is perilously scarce S C R A P E

I realise the OP posted this in 2012 but recently returned from a week's stay in Ireland with the Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon. We stayed at the Lake Hotel, Killarney and were there from 17th - 24th September 2014. Weather incredible. During the week we did the Ring of Kerry - we did that on Sunday 21st September - the day of the All Ireland (Gaelic) Football final - Kerry vs Donegal, so the roads were extra quiet. Fabulous scenery and so few cars that you can just stop where you fancy and take the photo. Also did the Dingle Peninsula - stunning - likewise virtually no traffic to be seen, and on our last day we did the Beara Peninsula including the Healy Pass - once again stunning. And if you are ever going round the Beara Peninsula you must visit Teddy O'Sullivan's in Killmackillogue - in the back of beyond but the crab salad is worth the drive down lanes barely wider than the car! Agree with the other poster - September a fabulous time to be there.

Hi there - we've put the date in the diary and hope to be there :sun: Brian (cybermanbrian) and Leta 64 plate 1.2 TSI Fabia Monte Carlo Estate, 1938 Morris 8 Tourer and 1959 Rover P4 100

Thanks Prykey - I'm sure we will

SWMBO has just taken delivery of a new Monte Carlo Estate, 1.2TSI 105PS in Candy White, with black upholstery. Came with the following:- Amundsen Sat Nav/Bluetooth Maxidot Heated Front Seats Textile Mats Traded in our much loved 58 plate 1.6 DSG Fabia Estate with 95k miles on the clock - its swansong last month was a 1000 mile round trip from Gloucestershire to Killarney in Ireland where we extensively toured the Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula. Wonderful memories :sun:

Many thanks to all for helpful replies - Estate Man - thanks for that information too.

Hi KBPhoto - yes - afraid so! I forgot to mention our other cars are a 1938 Morris 8 tourer and a 1959 Rover 100. But - hey - although it's taken ten years, I like what I've found so far!

Hi all Have just discovered this site and signed up for Freedom as well. My question - our Skoda is a late 2008 1.6 Petrol Tiptronic Estate. Does it have a timing chain or belt?. A search around the web gives conflicting answers so am well confused.

Hi everyone - just discovered this site! Have had Skoda cars for the past 10 years and on our third Fabia - current car is a 2008 Fabia Estate 1.6 Tiptronic.