Car SOS - New Series 2016
Discussion
Yes I enjoyed the Mini episode. I was a bit confused as the rear lights went from Mk 2 back to Mk 1 with apparently no work, but I suspect it had already been reshelled as probably wasn't a Cooper S in the first place (I know, there were twin cutouts for the fuel tanks). Also the car didn't have the chrome trim around the door windows.
As I live nearby I hope to see that car around sometime.
As I live nearby I hope to see that car around sometime.
Nikolai said:
Another good episode, really enjoyed it. Head and shoulders above WD at the moment and that mini shell looked stunning when Fuzz had it on the ramp partially rebuilt. Nice reaction from the guy during handover. Never was a Mini fan but definitely leaning towards them now!
My mates back in the day all used to desire a Cooper S, I was more inclined to Anglias or Cortinas as they were easier to work on and you could mix and match so much from other Fords, Fiats etc at the local breakers to make them fly....but, lately at car shows, Ive been scoping old Mini Coopers and even got a trip in one which scared me even more than they did 40 odd years ago, and they smell great too!! Want one, but those Cooper S prices are scary too!!
Smollet said:
Cupramax said:
I do wish sky would stop sodding about with the schedules, the EPG showed tonights episode as the P1800 which is a repeat so i cancelled it 
That's odd as Sky had it down as a Mini Cooper S which it was. It's available on Sky Demand and its repeated several times. Great rebuild but Tim Shaw's blagging of parts is really starting to grate. Next week they have a 65 Mustang and are revisiting some of their previous ventures. Is there going to be another series?bomma220 said:
Fuzz Townshend, the mechanic in Car SOS, is quite a character - here's a link to his business:
http://www.westgateclassicsltd.com/
He also played drums in the bands Pop Will Eat Itself & The Wonder Stuff.
And Bentley Rhythm Ace.http://www.westgateclassicsltd.com/
He also played drums in the bands Pop Will Eat Itself & The Wonder Stuff.
Should team up with Ed China and make a proper car nerd version of their shows!
I thought the Mk1 GTE looked fantastic in the unveiling. 30 left ? more than that, surely. The BMW too, although I wonder how much of it resembles a patchwork quilt, sections like the rear window lip should really be made in one piece instead of 3" strips. Look at what this guy is doing with the scuttle for example : http://www.trifivechevys.com/showthread.php/3622-w... His work is absolute top quality.
On the MG one whats with making a big deal about re-using an old, screwed engine mount ? its just an old rubber disc, why not use/make a new one ? I wouldn't be advertising that as a good idea. It does make me wonder what other stuff we don't see.
Like others, I find the continual "Tim acting a dick" routine is stupid and annoying, does he really need to yank the handbrake every time he pulls up at a supplier? If they spent less time showing him acting the idiot they could show more of the car and work being done.
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I assume Phil who works/worked there has fallen ill ? he was in the BMW episode in a wheelchair.
On the MG one whats with making a big deal about re-using an old, screwed engine mount ? its just an old rubber disc, why not use/make a new one ? I wouldn't be advertising that as a good idea. It does make me wonder what other stuff we don't see.
Like others, I find the continual "Tim acting a dick" routine is stupid and annoying, does he really need to yank the handbrake every time he pulls up at a supplier? If they spent less time showing him acting the idiot they could show more of the car and work being done.
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I assume Phil who works/worked there has fallen ill ? he was in the BMW episode in a wheelchair.
Crafty_ said:
I thought the Mk1 GTE looked fantastic in the unveiling. 30 left ? more than that, surely. The BMW too, although I wonder how much of it resembles a patchwork quilt, sections like the rear window lip should really be made in one piece instead of 3" strips. Look at what this guy is doing with the scuttle for example : http://www.trifivechevys.com/showthread.php/3622-w... His work is absolute top quality.
On the MG one whats with making a big deal about re-using an old, screwed engine mount ? its just an old rubber disc, why not use/make a new one ? I wouldn't be advertising that as a good idea. It does make me wonder what other stuff we don't see.
Like others, I find the continual "Tim acting a dick" routine is stupid and annoying, does he really need to yank the handbrake every time he pulls up at a supplier? If they spent less time showing him acting the idiot they could show more of the car and work being done.
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I assume Phil who works/worked there has fallen ill ? he was in the BMW episode in a wheelchair.
According to the Car SOS Facebook page he had a stroke last year but is on the mend...On the MG one whats with making a big deal about re-using an old, screwed engine mount ? its just an old rubber disc, why not use/make a new one ? I wouldn't be advertising that as a good idea. It does make me wonder what other stuff we don't see.
Like others, I find the continual "Tim acting a dick" routine is stupid and annoying, does he really need to yank the handbrake every time he pulls up at a supplier? If they spent less time showing him acting the idiot they could show more of the car and work being done.
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I assume Phil who works/worked there has fallen ill ? he was in the BMW episode in a wheelchair.
The mx5 episode I was less than impressed with along with the s
t wheels it went from having the import number plate panel to the uk spec one and the turbo conversion with that kit is pointless with just 170bhp they claimed it had.
Also as they used the standard afm which is not needed with any sort of custom ecu with megasquirt or me221 im guessing it retained the standard ecu with retarded ignition timing.
There was also lost of little things which were wrong as well not there finest hour that one.
t wheels it went from having the import number plate panel to the uk spec one and the turbo conversion with that kit is pointless with just 170bhp they claimed it had.Also as they used the standard afm which is not needed with any sort of custom ecu with megasquirt or me221 im guessing it retained the standard ecu with retarded ignition timing.
There was also lost of little things which were wrong as well not there finest hour that one.
P-Jay said:
Well that was a surprise, I generally hate it when Wheeler Dealers, Fast n't Loud or the like do a cheap end of series 'clip show' but last nights Car SOS was really good.
I had exactly the same thought. I wasn't going to watch it, yet really enjoyed it. Car SOS isn't perfect (still too much silliness that adds nothing. Tim finding out how stuff works is just as interesting) but has managed to pick up the best bits of most of these restoration shows and do its own thing.m444ttb said:
P-Jay said:
Well that was a surprise, I generally hate it when Wheeler Dealers, Fast n't Loud or the like do a cheap end of series 'clip show' but last nights Car SOS was really good.
I had exactly the same thought. I wasn't going to watch it, yet really enjoyed it. Car SOS isn't perfect (still too much silliness that adds nothing. Tim finding out how stuff works is just as interesting) but has managed to pick up the best bits of most of these restoration shows and do its own thing.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff