Eunos Chump

I regret to inform you that the mighty Raffle Rover may not have been built to the very highest of standards.  Witness this rear upper suspension arm: It has the BMW Z-link rear suspension, except on the German cars these components are made of cast alloy. On this it's mild steel, and rubbish steel at that.  I've ordered a pair of OEM ones, which cost about 75% of what I paid for the car. Checked the oil (fine), coolant (needs a touch more antifreeze), air filter (recent), and plenum drains (all OK).  Was expecting one of the big front suspension bushes to be knackered, but they look sound.  Handbrake still needs adjusting, and there's a grumbly rear wheel bearing.  Will check it out once I start major dismantling to replace these rear arms.  MOT is November...

Roger goes back to RAF Odiham for another OMCC airfield riding day, and does battle with his arch enemy; Bert, the GSX-R.   James Hillier was there too (he's associated with the club), I didn't realise he was in the video until later though.  Shame I didn't attempt to overtake him - it would make for an interesting footnote on the display stand at the Science Museum, where Roger will one day take pride of place.  

Behold - I have arrived! This was raffled on the Autoshite forum last weekend, but despite buying 10% of the tickets I still didn't win.  So I contacted the guy who did, and a deal was done.  I collected it from North London this morning, and it's bloody SUPER! It's the highly sought-after* 2.5 V6 Connoisseur, in solid Doom blue, with some proper giffer-style bodywork repairs to the rear quarter panel and rear bumper.  And there's a dent in the front wing. Yes DB, it is due a cambelt change :)  Don't worry, it ain't getting one, it's not economically viable.   Internet lore  says they're actually safe to 150K miles, and this has done 81K. This was the real selling point - the interior is near mint.  It's got electric, heated leather seats, climate control, 5-speed auto, cruise, and archaic integrated sat nav - all of which still works.  Computer also says it's doing nearly 28mpg so far, which is quite acceptable given I di

Doom blue, KV6 engine... who could ask for more?  Not me - I collect it on Saturday.