The ups and downs of wedge ownership

[Rockettvr]

Hi all
Up
Took the wedge out of its semi hibernation for its MOT and PASSED
Down
Not without a couple of advisories:-
1 Tiny amount of play on track rod end (no biggie)
2 exhaust manifolds are on last legs - rust pinholes in section just before it joins the middle box - metal too thin to repair ( best I start saving for some of the very expensive stainless ones from act - unless someone's got some replacements going begging??)
3 rear tyres getting near limit on inside edges ( due to too much camber - ill do a separate post on this )
Up
Had a good blat home enjoying the noise and arrived home with a big smile
Down
Went back out to car an hour later and couldn't start it - the pinion is sticking on the starter motor not enough to fully engage the flywheel to start it but enough to make a horrible sound once I bumped it and got the engine running

All part of wedge ownership I guess

MOT also highlighted my dwindling milage
3000 miles up to may 2015
1700 miles upto may 2016
Barely 1000 miles last year
Need to start using it more or I might have to sell it on to someone who'll use it properly
Cars are for driving not to be left sitting in garages

[KKson]

Congratulations on the MOT. My 350i passed last week and I was 200 miles off my 3000 insurance limit. Been for a blast in the 390SE this afternoon and all good.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Ron

Defo need to use it more...I'm considering moving into a dwelling half the size in preference to a driveway....Id love to use mine every day, including at night....

[celcius]

Hi ron
Jump in it and use it , smile and enjoy :-)

[Rockettvr]

Hi all
Yes definitely need to make more of an effort to get out more. Think part of the problem is that I have had the use of a garage about 1/4 mile from home for the last 8-9 months - great for keeping the weather off but it means much more of an effort to get out and about than when it was on the drive, its a bit out of sight out of mind .

[billynobrakes]

Rockettvr said:

Hi all
Yes definitely need to make more of an effort to get out more. Think part of the problem is that I have had the use of a garage about 1/4 mile from home for the last 8-9 months - great for keeping the weather off but it means much more of an effort to get out and about than when it was on the drive, its a bit out of sight out of mind .

You need to come on some of our little jaunts been to France a few weeks ago off again Friday then Le Man then Herne Bay Air Show and classic Car Show, then that BBWF thingy then Cornwall that should do it

[Wedg1e]

Probably the starter solenoid gunked up (technical term, unless there's a teenager handy who can give you a more in-depth explanation)