The Official "Say Anything" Thread

[ducpainter]

I own a KTM, a Duc, a VW and an Audi.
I'm not afraid to take my chances. 

The Golf decided that it's battery should be dead the other when I went to leave for work. Got a jump from a coworker and it's been normal since.
I've also seen it decide to flash the footwell lights on and off for about 15 minutes one dark morning driving in about a year ago.
The GTI we had would occasionally do nothing whatsoever when you turned the key but take it back out, put it in and try again and it would start right up.
I like possessed vehicles, they have personality

but you're a sick individual...in a good way mind you.

[lethe]

but you're a sick individual...in a good way mind you.

my wife is just as bad
she was reading about the Audi S8 on her phone as we were coming back from her mom's and reading me an article on it.
as if 

[MendoDave]

My key does that once in a blue moon. It just that the key and the ingnition didnt make the electronic hand shake quite right. The second try almost always works.

[lethe]

My key does that once in a blue moon. It just that the key and the ingnition didnt make the electronic hand shake quite right. The second try almost always works.

The GTI did it about once every week or two

[brimo]

...No carb syncing, no points, no riding in the trunk and tapping the fuel pump every time it quits

And don't forget the bucket and shim valve adjustment, the wipers that don't work when it rains (funny that it was built in such a rainy country), the rust, those stooopid inboard disc brakes on the rear, the oil leaks etc. etc.

Phew, thanks for stirring the memories, I had almost talked myself in to buying another old Jag.

[MendoDave]

I noticed that i dont even have to keep the key turned to the start position the whole time. The car continues to crank until it starts. I guess it operates an electronic start cycle when you turn the key.

And don't forget the bucket and shim valve adjustment, the wipers that don't work when it rains (funny that it was built in such a rainy country), the rust, those stooopid inboard disc brakes on the rear, the oil leaks etc. etc.

Phew, thanks for stirring the memories, I had almost talked myself in to buying another old Jag.

I wish they would build one just like the old one only with new stuff that works.

[ducpainter]

And don't forget the bucket and shim valve adjustment, the wipers that don't work when it rains (funny that it was built in such a rainy country), the rust, those stooopid inboard disc brakes on the rear, the oil leaks etc. etc.

Phew, thanks for stirring the memories, I had almost talked myself in to buying another old Jag.

Joseph Lucas...the 'Prince of Darkness'. 

[DarkMonster620]

OK, this might help


Who owns who

[lethe]

Joseph Lucas...the 'Prince of Darkness'. 

page 1
http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-reports/heart-of-gold-electrics-by-lucas
[age 2
http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-reports/page-2---heart-of-gold-electrics-by-lucas

[MendoDave]

page 1
http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-reports/heart-of-gold-electrics-by-lucas
[age 2
http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-reports/page-2---heart-of-gold-electrics-by-lucas

Thanks for that. I read it some time ago but that was a good one.

[lethe]

Thanks for that. I read it some time ago but that was a good one.

it was the first thing that came to mind and I'd buy an Elan and be willing to endure a ride like that 

[DarkMonster620]

Anything by Peter Egan is a good read . . .bike or car

[lethe]

Anything by Peter Egan is a good read . . .bike or car

+1

[DarkMonster620]

see ya tomorrow my friends . . .

[MendoDave]

see ya tomorrow my friends . . .

Later. Champipple....