The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)
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Chaps,
Mercedes esp/tc. W.T.F.
Due to some roadworks my commute is now 20mins of deserted, single track, well sighted, damp, leaf covered and surprisingly smooth country lanes.
Not really explored the limits of rear grip in the car so decided to have a play on a particularly wet, leaf covered corner. ESP off. Gave it a boot full and nothing but a flashing triangle on the dash. hmm
Next corner, same again. Well sighted, deserted. Foot down WOoooooOOAh! huge sideways angle. Off throttle and back into shape. Straight line and foot down, flashing triangle again.
Whats the deal with it? Is it on or off?
Mercedes esp/tc. W.T.F.
Due to some roadworks my commute is now 20mins of deserted, single track, well sighted, damp, leaf covered and surprisingly smooth country lanes.
Not really explored the limits of rear grip in the car so decided to have a play on a particularly wet, leaf covered corner. ESP off. Gave it a boot full and nothing but a flashing triangle on the dash. hmm
Next corner, same again. Well sighted, deserted. Foot down WOoooooOOAh! huge sideways angle. Off throttle and back into shape. Straight line and foot down, flashing triangle again.
Whats the deal with it? Is it on or off?
Can someone buy this and do the least possible to get it driving well and past an MOT? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-JAGUAR-XJ12-L-5-3-P...
S3_Graham said:
Chaps,
Mercedes esp/tc. W.T.F.
Due to some roadworks my commute is now 20mins of deserted, single track, well sighted, damp, leaf covered and surprisingly smooth country lanes.
Not really explored the limits of rear grip in the car so decided to have a play on a particularly wet, leaf covered corner. ESP off. Gave it a boot full and nothing but a flashing triangle on the dash. hmm
Next corner, same again. Well sighted, deserted. Foot down WOoooooOOAh! huge sideways angle. Off throttle and back into shape. Straight line and foot down, flashing triangle again.
Whats the deal with it? Is it on or off?
As already said, turning it off does fully turn it off.Mercedes esp/tc. W.T.F.
Due to some roadworks my commute is now 20mins of deserted, single track, well sighted, damp, leaf covered and surprisingly smooth country lanes.
Not really explored the limits of rear grip in the car so decided to have a play on a particularly wet, leaf covered corner. ESP off. Gave it a boot full and nothing but a flashing triangle on the dash. hmm
Next corner, same again. Well sighted, deserted. Foot down WOoooooOOAh! huge sideways angle. Off throttle and back into shape. Straight line and foot down, flashing triangle again.
Whats the deal with it? Is it on or off?
But, if you enter a hidden menu you can put it into 'test' mode which knocks out the lot, inc ABS.
Edited by E30M3SE on Friday 17th October 20:14
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Sorry to hear that Grubes. What's the prob?
It's still running fine, but needs a new radiator (the coolant leak has got gradually worse) and a couple of rear shocks (one has a leak). And while it's in I'm going to give it a transmission service (which is rogeringly expensive, not least because it takes 9 litres of ATF at circa £30 a litre!)It's a great old bus and Mrs G really likes it, so it makes sense to spend some money on keeping it tip top. Rockingly easy to drive and perfect for our needs, so it's looking like a keeper.
Gruber said:
Output Flange said:
Ta.No mention of a chain change.
Guy off bmw5 has already bought that.
Edit: scratch that. Having re-read it, this is the guy who has just bought it selling it again.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/103556-alpina-b10-v8...
Edit: scratch that. Having re-read it, this is the guy who has just bought it selling it again.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/103556-alpina-b10-v8...
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Friday 17th October 23:34
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Friday 17th October 23:35
hornetrider said:
For such a "car for life", the ownership period was short. Wonder why?It does need discs and pads: maybe he's just received the quote?
0a said:
Can someone buy this and do the least possible to get it driving well and past an MOT? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-JAGUAR-XJ12-L-5-3-P...
Be our guest s m said:
0a said:
Can someone buy this and do the least possible to get it driving well and past an MOT? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-JAGUAR-XJ12-L-5-3-P...
Be our guest Looking at that engine bay, and the big chunks of rust falling off the back of the car (I assume that's what it is under the back picture of the car), it just screams money-pit!
But you would love to restore it to its former glory, wouldn't you...
Bayerische said:
Crazy. It is absolutely mint though. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff