How often do you use your ERST
07-10-2005, 06:29 PM
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How often do you use your ERST
mine currently getting minimal use now i have bought the oil burner
run around 405, maybe once/twice a week, only in the dry weather,
when its not in use, its in the garage under a sheet
plus the 405 does 50 mpg so cheap motoring
run around 405, maybe once/twice a week, only in the dry weather,
when its not in use, its in the garage under a sheet
plus the 405 does 50 mpg so cheap motoring
07-10-2005, 06:36 PM
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My lass uses it more than me though the week cos we have an 18 month old and APPARENTLY she sometimes needs the car! Only uses it bout 3 times at most and only short journeys. I use it at weekends but don't really go far, just have places to go which are too far to walk and it's any excuse to take her for a spin really. On the rare occasion it does get wet, i chamois it dry in the garage. i love the S1 and always have but there's no point havin it if it aint gonna get used.
07-10-2005, 07:59 PM
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I try to use mine as little as possible for a few reasons;
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
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07-10-2005, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
I try to use mine as little as possible for a few reasons;
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
07-10-2005, 10:32 PM
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Think i've done 2.5k this year.... and now its sorned and off the road till hmmm central day? 
who knows, maybe later, we'll see..... car only really gets used in summer months and as you can see didn't do many miles! It's now tucked away in the garage for winter, luckily got my 306TD as my daily drive which can be fun Still.....really enjoyed this year in the car 
who knows, maybe later, we'll see..... car only really gets used in summer months and as you can see didn't do many miles! It's now tucked away in the garage for winter, luckily got my 306TD as my daily drive which can be fun Still.....really enjoyed this year in the car
07-10-2005, 11:29 PM
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every day it gets used it's out in sun,snow,rain wotever the big man above throws down on it cant garage it as my RS2000 rebuild project is in there along with our trailor and loads of other shite.lol use about Ł50-60 every week.
shame really but wot can i do
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shame really but wot can i do
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08-10-2005, 02:13 AM
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I very rarely get to drive it lately as always working and got a company van, aint driven it in 2 months at the mo, its just sitting in the garage, What i do to drive it more as I really miss the power, but saying that the astra van does do most of the rude boys round my way
08-10-2005, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
I try to use mine as little as possible for a few reasons;
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
I'm on a limited mileage policy,
General wear and tear on it,
The worry it'll break,
The buzz from driving it isn't as good if you use it all the time,
i jump in the s1 im smiling all the way, but also, im scared
its going to break, but hey, i still rag it every now n then, but i also
just enjoy just taking it easy listening to the mongoose
less fuel used that way too
08-10-2005, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Combi_Chris
its just a car , nothing lasts forever , cars are made to be driven !!
08-10-2005, 01:07 PM
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Everyday. Had it 3 years and it haven't broen down once. But the engine needs a rebuild and there's some rust in places. Not bad at all though.
08-10-2005, 05:15 PM
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Take it out and screw the arse of it ! Only jokin mate, I would'nt drive it either.
If i could afford to own a car and not use it that is ! ! ! lol
09-10-2005, 03:45 PM
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mines in the garage looks like its gonna be staying there aswell took it off the road as you know andy to get the turbo done and a few other things , stripped the turbo today hoping it would just need a re-seal and bearings, i wish new core new shaft new back wheel or i might as well just say new turbo
09-10-2005, 06:21 PM
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I use mine only at Weekends and if its not raining [as lets be honest they are useless in the wet!!].
Done about 6k this year
But all 6K were HARD miles...just the way I like them
Done about 6k this year
But all 6K were HARD miles...just the way I like them
10-10-2005, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by DanS
in the last 12 months? 400 miles 
Well done dude Oh and the gearbox has decided its had enough.
11-10-2005, 02:20 PM
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If the 405's got a intercooler Get it to Jeremy J Fearne in Bakewell who for Ł150 will make you wonder why you ever messed around with a motor with spark plugs.
11-10-2005, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DanS
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by DanS
in the last 12 months? 400 miles
Well done dude Oh and the gearbox has decided its had enough.
Dan, whats the matter with it now? Other than the Gearbox giving up the ghost?
12-10-2005, 10:52 PM
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True, but when you are sailing as close to the edge like some of us are, it makes sense to look after them
13-10-2005, 07:22 AM
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Dan, whats the matter with it now? Other than the Gearbox giving up the ghost?
One day it might be finished............
21-10-2005, 04:48 PM
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only if the weathers nice. i love a bit of fog out though at night time as the intercooler loves it.nice and cool..... but is garaged mostly and polished every 2weeks....
21-10-2005, 05:07 PM
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your lucky! i done 250 miles after an 18month rebuild of everything and im back to square 1 due to a local rolling road centre! cant wait till next summer! hopefully do 251 miles lol
your lucky! i done 250 miles after an 18month rebuild of everything and im back to square 1 due to a local rolling road centre! cant wait till next summer! hopefully do 251 miles lol
21-10-2005, 05:20 PM
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Not too often. It sits at my Mum's in her garage. Need to get her out and blow the cobwebs of her
The FRST get's used more often at probably every other weekend although it's doing daily duties while our main car is having a new radiator put in
The FRST get's used more often at probably every other weekend although it's doing daily duties while our main car is having a new radiator put in