8 years and it’s back on the road

[carl350i]

It’s been 8 years since the last mot.

Had it done yesterday and it sailed through.

Usual excuses, it’s sat in the garage due kids, extension, dog, etc etc etc.

Drove it today to work and back and loved every minute, well apart from getting the roof section in the boot !!!

[colin mee]

Looks great love the colour

[carl350i]

Thanks, it’s think it’s called malachite green.

[Jobster]

Good stuff. And now go and buy some new tires.

[Colin RedGriff]

That's a nice looking Griff.

[citizen smith]

Really nice looking car, the colour appears similar to Ash Green Metallic

[carl350i]

It does look close in colour, that looks in good condition

[TR4man]

That does look very lovely.

[citizen smith]

It was a fabulous car, but had to sell it last year due to sciatica.

[jay-kay-em]

carl350i said:

well apart from getting the roof section in the boot !!!

I gave up on that years ago. Leave it at home and play weather roulette !

[8Speed]

You could always get one of the Cambria Cirrus folding targas - not cheap but easier to stow.

[carl350i]

I remember looking into different roof systems a while ago, I try not to use it with the roof up!!!

[ESDavey]

Wow 8 years !!!

I hope you give it some use over the summer. If the family commitments allow, try a few days touring Wales or Europe then you really appreciate how special these cars are.

[Zener]

If you haven't already I suggest you renew all fluids inc coolant..... But more important than all Brake-fluid and less urgent clutch fluid , lovely car well done for rolling her out

[carl350i]

I’ve been changing everything over the last few months.

All fluids, diff, gearbox, engine oils, brake and clutch, coolant and 2 new fans as one of the old ones was seized, went for the upgraded brushless motor fans.

Flexible fuel hoses replaced.

Fuel tank sender.

Callipers rebuilt, new discs, pads and hoses.

Plus lots more that I can’t remember, the list goes on.

Job for this week, I think one of the exhaust manifold gaskets has gone, I’ve been furloughed so plenty of time.

[Zener]

Good Man