foreveryoung Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I took my Vauxhall Nova to a run what ya brung at Santa Pod late 1990s. It had a a 2.0 16v engine in it from an Astra 16v was in Max Power, ole skool style. Beat a Sierra Cossie, did a 14.8 second quarter, Cossie standard was 15.3, I think. I have a Renault 5GT turbo now, half restored bare shell resprayed, just need to fit it back together, although been saying that for about 5 years. To be honest I don't even want it now, I would like to sell it and buy a Mercedes C63 2017-2018, 6.2 litre V8, engine sounds unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, sidcow said: Haha. I used to insure Santa Pod. I ways smiled at the run what you brung moniker. Yeah, I did Santa Pod a couple of times too. Saw an engine fly out of a car vertically and land a few feet away from a stand full of spectators. Driving another friend’s Beetle across a field at Santa Pod, well, the short version is that I hit a divot the car flexed and I fell out. As the driver, this was problematic. Happy times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2023 Just ordered an DBX which is more appropriate for a man of my age (can actually get in and most importantly out easily) Very excited 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: Yeah, I did Santa Pod a couple of times too. Saw an engine fly out of a car vertically and land a few feet away from a stand full of spectators. I do hope that was before/after my time My brother in law used to customise Beetles with all the engine sticking out and that. His last major project was a beach buggy. Put a VW Camper Van engine in it which was MASSIVELY oversized for a glass fibre bodied car. He was supposed to put a concrete block in the front for stability but left it out which allowed him to perform wheelies in his car. He showed it to me before he got rid of it. He had a couple of pipes which needed capping off and found the lids from a sharwoods curry sauce bottle fit perfectly Mrs Sidcow has many childhood/young teen memories of pushing his beetles down various roads far and wide. Edited December 21, 2023 by sidcow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, chrisp65 said: I loved cars when I was a kid, then one day I realised that for me they were essentially white goods. I love cars. I love watching videos on YouTube about them, especially the older ones. However, with the state of the roads and traffic nowadays, along with the selfishness of other drivers, I wouldn't want to spend a fortune on a car that I'd be worried about using or getting scratched in the Morrisons car park* Its more of a passive love of cars now. Dream about a classic 911 turbo, or BMW CSL, while driving around in a battered Nissan Micra. * I'm also a tight bastard, so hate spending money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Follyfoot said: Just ordered an DBX which is more appropriate for a man of my age (can actually get in and most importantly out easily) Very excited No need to visit the cost of living thread Why not eh mate, treat yourself! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, foreveryoung said: I took my Vauxhall Nova to a run what ya brung at Santa Pod late 1990s. It had a a 2.0 16v engine in it from an Astra 16v was in Max Power, ole skool style. Beat a Sierra Cossie, did a 14.8 second quarter, Cossie standard was 15.3, I think. I have a Renault 5GT turbo now, half restored bare shell resprayed, just need to fit it back together, although been saying that for about 5 years. To be honest I don't even want it now, I would like to sell it and buy a Mercedes C63 2017-2018, 6.2 litre V8, engine sounds unreal. Pug 205 GTI was the best late 80s hot hatch IMO, but I do see the appeal of the 5 Turbo as well. Something about those flimsy French hatchbacks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Xela said: No need to visit the cost of living thread Why not eh mate, treat yourself! Had virtually every Aston since the DB7, this is moving into old man territory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Follyfoot said: Had virtually every Aston since the DB7, this is moving into old man territory An here's me thinking you would have been a Jaaaag, kinda man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: An here's me thinking you would have been a Jaaaag, kinda man. @Follyfoot should be driving around in one of these, calling people "faaaaackin slags" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dog Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Xela said: @Follyfoot should be driving around in one of these, calling people "faaaaackin slags" My favourite episode of Sopranos this "You're not gonna believe this. He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. The guy was an interior decorator." "His house looked like shit." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, T-Dog said: My favourite episode of Sopranos this "You're not gonna believe this. He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. The guy was an interior decorator." "His house looked like shit." Going OT here but it was the first episode of the sopranos I watched Was at work in the canteen reading someone else's the sun or the mirror and they had a one liner something like watch this tonight as it's the greatest hour of TV you'll ever watch so I did and it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dog Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: Going OT here but it was the first episode of the sopranos I watched Was at work in the canteen reading someone else's the sun or the mirror and they had a one liner something like watch this tonight as it's the greatest hour of TV you'll ever watch so I did and it was Pine Barrens isn't even the best episode in the whole series and still it's better than any other episode of any other show IMO, But back on topic, I don't drive at the minute, no use for a car, and I'm pissed half the time anyway so it'd be a massive nuisance having to drive too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, Xela said: @Follyfoot should be driving around in one of these, calling people "faaaaackin slags" You muggy faaaaakin caaaant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 9 hours ago, T-Dog said: My favourite episode of Sopranos this "You're not gonna believe this. He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. The guy was an interior decorator." "His house looked like shit." Thought it was "Essex Boys", but then that didn't happen in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chine Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 13 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Just ordered an DBX which is more appropriate for a man of my age (can actually get in and most importantly out easily) Very excited Boom !! Superb , got me excited aswell !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 11 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Thought it was "Essex Boys", but then that didn't happen in the snow. It did. It snowed that night in Rettendon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I've always loved the shape of the Calibra. I nearly purchased one in 2001 (went with an E30 BMW instead). If I was going to get a 'modern classic' then it would probably be what I went for. Prices still ok, as Vauxhalls don't attract the silly premium like Fords do. A thing of beauty. Most aerodynamic production car in the world at the time, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 12 minutes ago, Xela said: I've always loved the shape of the Calibra. I nearly purchased one in 2001 (went with an E30 BMW instead). If I was going to get a 'modern classic' then it would probably be what I went for. Prices still ok, as Vauxhalls don't attract the silly premium like Fords do. A thing of beauty. Most aerodynamic production car in the world at the time, I think My dad had the turbo 4x4 version. Lovely car, extremely quick. The diff was made of paper mache though. You rarely see nice examples on the road these days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 minutes ago, stuart_75 said: My dad had the turbo 4x4 version. Lovely car, extremely quick. The diff was made of paper mache though. You rarely see nice examples on the road these days It was the 4x4 transfer case wasn't it? Same one as the Cav Turbo 4x4. I'd be looking for the V6... with full leather and automatic. More of a tourer than a sports car like the turbo. I had a Mk3 Cavalier, 2.0i 8v CDi. Loved it. Most comfortable car i've owned. Shame that Vauxhall went to shit in recent times. I've always had a soft spot for the older ones. Dad had 2x Senators and I took my driving lessions/test in a Corsa in 1997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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