grumpychef
Post #1
I just wanted to say that my old 13 year old car still has what it takes! went up to Yorkshire at the w/e for family visit ... after a long drive i finally got to a bit of road which I couldn't resist hitting the go pedal a little harder. three hours of plodding on the motorway and i pulled off the A1 just by Ferrybridge off the A1M that is, onto what used to be the A1; the slip road drifts around to the right then a slight dogleg to the left at the crest of the hill, you are then greeted by about a three mile dead straight deserted dual carriageway. I couldn't resist flooring the old girl ( the road was totally empty so no risk to other road users!) i was very surprised to say the least at just how quick the old girl neared that red line in 6th!!!R reg over 130k on the clock and she still goes off the clock! I love my car!
i rarely push the car like that and as she approached the red line i did think the engine might explode but it was as if the car was saying about bloody time mate!
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Formally team BLAZE now Team bianca recuperating from multiple organ failure nicely!
items replaced so far, clutch, cambelt etc, radiator, exhaust, most of front running gear, wish bones, drop links, ball joints, track rod ends, bearings, brakes, calipers, discs, and pads, brake lines, front springs, brake balance compensator thingy, hand brake cable, throttle cable (twice), coil pack, door handle, windscreen, wipers, head lamps several sensors and bulbs
.rear beam new throttle cable, new battery. .......... yeah man, team money pit! but shes still rollin!
Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 18:47
Try leaving London and push your Oyster card up yourself and enjoy life and the car you own that directed yourself to joining a owners forum. 
(not that i was watching the clock). no james i still miss the old blaze! that car pulled so hard; the bianca is getting there but does not have that head jerking throw you back in the seat pull like the blaze had!