They wouldn't understand...
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Following the storms of late, where my Tamora's car covers were attempting to launch her into the upper atmosphere and were subsequently removed before they did more harm than good, I found myself watching the next day's weather report of rain, snow, plummeting temperatures and just general snot on the horizon. So, on with the covers tomorrow morning before it lands, I thought. So there I am next morning at dark-o'clock, sitting in bed, attempting to jump-start my consciousness with caffeine when I hear the sound of rain falling (well ahead of the weather report's schedule, I might add). So, chuntering about not putting covers on wet cars, I stepped out into the dark (and thankfully now rainless) outdoors and proceeded to wipe down my car with a chamois leather, making a racket of squeezing a tsunami of water every few wipes. It was at this point that it occured to me that anyone witnessing this that "didn't get cars" would think this a most bizarre behavior indeed and led to me wondering what other people do in the name of looking after/enjoying their cars that would seem like unhinged behaviour - or is it just me?! 
Washing it by hand seems odd to most my lazy neighbours.
Checking the oil level every day, opening the bonnet to often, starting and driving just for a thrill, oh yeah that's normal
Washing outriggers down, that one often has me questioning my sanity.
Washing the wheels seems pointless as they will be filthy when you get home anyway!
Checking the oil level every day, opening the bonnet to often, starting and driving just for a thrill, oh yeah that's normal
Washing outriggers down, that one often has me questioning my sanity.
Washing the wheels seems pointless as they will be filthy when you get home anyway!
LeeHodges said:
This one I can understand; I've had my Citroen C4 for a good four or five months now and I've no idea where the bonnet pull is... 
Shame on you! Whatever happened to the 'weekly checks'?Never mind, it's a Citroen, you'll have to open the bonnet eventually, more than likely on a cold dark wet hard-shoulder somewhen somewhere...
RichB said:
Looks like your house has a garage, couldn't you put it away? 
Long story. The Griffith's in the garage at the mo. I'm looking at getting a four-poster lift to stack them and/or a garage extension to make a double-length space. Only, getting a builder to actually get back to you on a quote is like trying to plat fog.LeeHodges said:
RichB said:
Looks like your house has a garage, couldn't you put it away?
Long story. The Griffith's in the garage at the mo. I'm looking at getting a four-poster lift to stack them and/or a garage extension to make a double-length space. Only, getting a builder to actually get back to you on a quote is like trying to plat fog.
I think I bemuse my neighbours.......roll car out of garage, jack up front and rear, place on axle stands, remove and clean wheels, replace, lower and roll back into garage is a good one
Washing car by hand using 2 buckets and a lot of cold water via hose and inline filter is another one that gets strange looks.
Grinning like a maniac when I start it, laughing as I blip the throttle and let it pop and bang at will also puts me in the "that weird bloke is at it with his car again". C'est la vie
Washing car by hand using 2 buckets and a lot of cold water via hose and inline filter is another one that gets strange looks.
Grinning like a maniac when I start it, laughing as I blip the throttle and let it pop and bang at will also puts me in the "that weird bloke is at it with his car again". C'est la vie
ClassicChimaera said:
TwinKam said:
Shame on you! Whatever happened to the 'weekly checks'?
Never mind, it's a Citroen, you'll have to open the bonnet eventually, more than likely on a cold dark wet hard-shoulder somewhen somewhere...
Never mind, it's a Citroen, you'll have to open the bonnet eventually, more than likely on a cold dark wet hard-shoulder somewhen somewhere...
get them checks done before this comes true 
Last year, when I was looking to buy a Chimaera or a Griffith I was rather taken by a Griff that was advertised and the owner also had a Tamora for sale the same colour as yours too.
Was it yours? I'd always assumed that someone had bought the Griff and that's why it was no longer advertised. I, as usual, dithered but eventually I got my Mk3 Chimaera.
Was it yours? I'd always assumed that someone had bought the Griff and that's why it was no longer advertised. I, as usual, dithered but eventually I got my Mk3 Chimaera.
TR4man said:
ClassicChimaera said:
TwinKam said:
Shame on you! Whatever happened to the 'weekly checks'?
Never mind, it's a Citroen, you'll have to open the bonnet eventually, more than likely on a cold dark wet hard-shoulder somewhen somewhere...
Never mind, it's a Citroen, you'll have to open the bonnet eventually, more than likely on a cold dark wet hard-shoulder somewhen somewhere...
get them checks done before this comes true TR4man said:
Last year, when I was looking to buy a Chimaera or a Griffith I was rather taken by a Griff that was advertised and the owner also had a Tamora for sale the same colour as yours too.
Was it yours? I'd always assumed that someone had bought the Griff and that's why it was no longer advertised. I, as usual, dithered but eventually I got my Mk3 Chimaera.
TR4man, quite possibly. I flirted with selling both as I couldn't decide which to keep but I ended up keeping both. They're so different but both so fantastic, but that's another thread. I wrote the Sprint article of buying the Tamora; I will follow it up sometime this year I think. Was it yours? I'd always assumed that someone had bought the Griff and that's why it was no longer advertised. I, as usual, dithered but eventually I got my Mk3 Chimaera.
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