AnnoyingPentium

Brilliant. Got it booked off my work. Thankfully the £15 is for the car and not per head. Four of us going down in my Fabia this year... slowly, because 1.2 - I may be there for Skodafest '25 depending on how long it takes...

I didn't need a ticket last year, Matt. It was pay at the gate - £15 per car this year I think.

All the best with your Clio. Hope to see you again soon!

Admittedly last night, but holy hell! Sporty one.

How did you check them? I've had them fail, but not feel loose when wiggled even with a pry bar! It depends if they're under load when you're checking. Replacing them cured the knocking on my Mk1 though.

Back to being my daily driver now, since the Vectra disgraced itself and left me stranded... yet again. Thin ice, it might see the summer out with me before it goes up for sale. Fabia is on nearly 90,000 miles now, and lapping it up well. Took it (and the mrs) to Stirling last week as well. It's running really smoothly at the moment, not perfect, but it'll get there. I've got a proper THUMP coming from the front driver's side suspension, only if it takes a bump really hard or by surprise, it'll crash over it. No idea what yet, but suspect shock absorber. I've got more I want to do with it, just waiting for better weather and all that.

Unfortunately I ended up giving the unit away to a friend. So I have no idea what came of it. Apologies.

I think they sold out entirely in the end. My Uncle used to work for them at the factory in Greenock. Also where my IBM Thinkpad 600E came from.

Many happy returns to your Mum in advance! Hope she has a grand day.

Indeed a Premier Inn, low rates per night and no breakfast!

Pockets safely unstitched with the help of a friend who had remembered scissors. Rest of the night was less dull mind you.

My gamble paid off. It fits. Which was a surprise. However, it is rather exciting. So, in more dull news, I attempted to service the car today, and gave up because it is rather chilly baltic outside.

New front tyres on this one today. Falken Sincera or something. My usual tyre fitters are getting worse... don't think I'll be using them again unless I want argued with, belittled, or listening to my car being revved off its limiter.

Fancy 'ball' or something to that degree. Aye, I wear 'smart' trousers as part of my work uniform. So, I've went with the measurements on them. Fingers crossed... as I didn't try it on as the other half's niece was making it very known that she was bored.

I went to a different Halfords from my usual one the other day.

Think this is a repost from someone else, but fair makes me laugh still.

Might be worthwhile taking the HVAC cover off, and cleaning the little vent where the sensor is too. Just as a free/quick check or repair. I did a guide on how to remove the panel (it's not difficult mind you) and it's on YouTube.

I forgot to do this before the last ball I attended, and was trying to unstitch said pockets on my way there!

I appear to have forgotten to make a post, but this is still here. Lying about as the second car as the Vectra is picking up most of my mileage as the 'family' car. Purchased 6th of March 2021. Which means I've had it three years now. 89k miles now, and plodding along slowly (very slowly) but surely.

I am going shopping for a suit tomorrow. Send help. Or Quavers.

The problem with internet forums being unfriendly or unhelpful per se, is the keyboard warrior (other names are applicable). If you look past that (or them), then this place is actually a really nice place. I'll get the kettle and the fire on for you, if you do so wish. I'm not on this as much as I was because family/work etc, but this place has been one of the best forum sites I've been on. The Mk1 Fabia page has definitely saved my bacon a few times, and I've managed to source parts to keep my aging (and ailing) Fabia on the road. There's some posts on here from the early days in 2002 that I've relied on before and suchlike. A forum thrives on its archive content. Definitely keep posting, @anton, anything you've got to say is appreciated.

Surprised he puts up with us. That long bit of fur on his head is always hilarious.

Tried to put £20 of petrol in the Vectra (it's pay-day on the 7th, so it's tight atm), got £20.01. Annoying. However, I had a penny in my wallet with the £20 note. Result.

About time! Was disappointed that you weren't there last year.