modernclassics
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Radio reception in my 4200 is cr@p and it's too cold at 4.30am on a Monday morning to open the window for the V8 Burbal
Do like looking back just before shutting the garage door though.
Too cold to open the window?!!!! Jezuus H Christ on a bike! Ffs, roof down, unless the storm has a name, is the only way to drive a spyder. Go forthwith to the naughty step, nail your feet to it and stay there until you see the error of your ways. Windows up ffs.
As I live in the depths of Kent, I have to spend 45 minutes on the M20 before I get anywhere.
I tried doing the scenic route to the Dartford Tunnel once, and used a whole tank of petrol!
And yes. It is the least of my worries.
Mr Capes,
Noted that CC isn't a priority - but I have a "spare" 4200 replacement stalk set with CC. Picked it up a while ago as a probable upgrade to a future purchase. The car I'm looking at already has the CC stalks though. The spare is from an Alfa 166 bought via eBay - although I haven't seen it operating the seller had good feedback. If you want it it yours for postage and a pint at The Bell sometime. No problem if not of course
Too cold to open the window?!!!! Jezuus H Christ on a bike! Ffs, roof down, unless the storm has a name, is the only way to drive a spyder. Go forthwith to the naughty step, nail your feet to it and stay there until you see the error of your ways. Windows up ffs.
- opening the windows when it's been raining, making a turn and getting a flood of water into the passenger or driver seat (is it designed to do that?)
- frightening to park in a multi-story - size, turning circle, visibility, clutch (QP V Duoselect) - I drive around for ages looking for a large enough space.
- visibility for reversing
- no heated wing mirrors
- poor wiper rain sensors
- 2-3 seconds check before ready to start (carwash guys always wondering what I'm doing when they ask me to move forward a few feet)
- 12 MPG fuel consumption in London
- London
- SatNav (don't even)
- parking (yes mention it again - freaks me out in London)
- Duoselect first thing on a cold morning (pull out in traffic and she nearly stalls and coughs, and lunges - ugly moment)
- the clutch in London... massively sensitised to all the moments of intense clutch wear (stop start uphill traffic jam etc)
- opening the windows when it's been raining, making a turn and getting a flood of water into the passenger or driver seat (is it designed to do that?)
Oh, yeah. That too.
- frightening to park in a multi-story - size, turning circle, visibility, clutch (QP V Duoselect) - I drive around for ages looking for a large enough space.
- visibility for reversing
- no heated wing mirrors
- poor wiper rain sensors
- 2-3 seconds check before ready to start (carwash guys always wondering what I'm doing when they ask me to move forward a few feet)
- 12 MPG fuel consumption in London
- London
- SatNav (don't even)
- parking (yes mention it again - freaks me out in London)
- Duoselect first thing on a cold morning (pull out in traffic and she nearly stalls and coughs, and lunges - ugly moment)
- the clutch in London... massively sensitised to all the moments of intense clutch wear (stop start uphill traffic jam etc)
- opening the windows when it's been raining, making a turn and getting a flood of water into the passenger or driver seat (is it designed to do that?)
Plenty. Looks, power delivery, sound, handling, character/style.Wow - I hope that you have some Likes to post about it too, the poor thing will get a complex!
Why do you even have it?
The fact that i know it will banckrupt me and i should sell it , but it is still sat on my drive
Are you talking about your motor or your future Mrs Spart? If the latter, then you may be a little harsh in keeping her on the drive!