what did i see on wheeler dealers?

macafee2 · 3rd February 2019, 16:46

just watching an episode of Wheeler Dealers and they are doing up an Audi Quattro. They went to Quattro Corner a place that was run from a chaps home. It was not an Audi on the drive but looked like a Rover 75 on the drive, V6 or V8?

macafee2

suzublu · 3rd February 2019, 17:12

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Originally Posted by macafee2

just watching an episode of Wheeler Dealers and they are doing up an Audi Quattro. They went to Quattro Corner a place that was run from a chaps home. It was not an Audi on the drive but looked like a Rover 75 on the drive, V6 or V8?

macafee2

It was a V8, discussed years ago

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...15&postcount=1

macafee2 · 3rd February 2019, 17:19

Did not know episode was was so old.
I like the Audi but refer it in Red

macafee2

SideValve · 3rd February 2019, 17:49

I work with a couple of guys who swear VAG are a byword for reliability - despite the amount of time and money they spend. Its weird.
Like anything, you get good ones and bad ones but VW spent an awful lot of money on "If only everything in life was a reliable as a Volkswagon" campaign whereas Honda just earned their reputation.

suzublu · 3rd February 2019, 18:54

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Cue recent repeat WD episode involving S2000...and Mike-Edd verbal exchange.

Love those occasional verbal exchanges...

No such thing as a bullet proof engine...ask my younger brother about his Honda engine.

I have purchased two NEW Hondas in the past. Both had good engines but only two wheels.

In the paddock, stood behind Mike Hailwood's Honda Six at Mallory Park's Race of the year back in 1964 when his mechanic started it up. Mike retired when leading due to rear tyre puncture. Giacomo Agostini won on his MV3. Fabulous stuff.

Still the most impressive Motor Sport engine I've ever seen driven or ridden in action. Here it is demonstrated by little Luigi Taveri ~ who ran over my foot that marvellous day on his works Honda 125 in the paddock.

What a visceral sound

You can almost smell the Castrol R

macafee2 · 3rd February 2019, 19:50

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Originally Posted by suzublu

What a visceral sound

You can almost smell the Castrol R

Castrol R, mmm yes what a smell

macafee2

Number 6 · 3rd February 2019, 20:31

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Originally Posted by macafee2

Castrol R, mmm yes what a smell

macafee2

Back in the day when I had a Norton I used to put drop of Castrol R into the petrol tank ,,just for the Smell of the exhaust.......

hogweed · 3rd February 2019, 20:34

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Originally Posted by suzublu

What a visceral sound

You can almost smell the Castrol R

Friend of mine, sadly dead now, used to race one of those (also the little 125).

bl52krz · 3rd February 2019, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Back in the day when I had a Norton I used to put drop of Castrol R into the petrol tank ,,just for the Smell of the exhaust.......

Dont laugh, I used to put a bit in my BSA Bantam. Liked the smell too.

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,009 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Did not know episode was was so old. I like the Audi but refer it in Red macafee2