K9d 108 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 I've replaced the 166 now, with something different. Its part Italian and part Germany It has a mighty 2.5 litre engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Go on my son confess.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 i was going to say a lambo but then i saw the 2.5 bit wotcha got then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vantastic 9 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 BMW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 None of the above. The mighty 2.5 is a 4 cylinder producing a whopping 89bhp. :lol; Fortunately it only has to lug 2,800kg around It cruises comfortably at 80.....................K This is it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hymer-motorhome-NOT-T4-T5-surfbus-/251369929114?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=NrQ10jPueU2ho1VyiS2jlQ4WsvU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Perfect for Mrs A's wicked weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 My car weighs more than that. Did anyone else think "If the van is rockin', don't come knockin'"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 more than 2,800kg, what's it made of lead Knock away, the more the merrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Lots of steel, I think! I think it is 3.5 tonnes. But then I have to tow 3 tonnes so needs to be heavy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Bloody Hell, has it got tracks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Took the beast out yesterday and spent our first night in her, I have to admire the German build quality everything worked perfectly. The bed that drops down from above the cab swung down smoothly and silently, the heater work very well it was too hot, the water heater produced lovely hot water and the cooker fried up bacon for breakfast. The Italian part of things, chassis, engine, gearbox, brakes etc, were less German. The engine is great once it starts a bit noisy but otherwise fine. The gearbox is good in 1st - 4th but in 5th the gearstick makes a bloody racket which means I have to drive with my fingers on it to keep it quiet. The handling is interesting, it feels like its going to fall over at roundabouts, fortunately it hasn't yet. The cab heater has two settings Volcano hot or cryogenic cold But its fun to drive, now I've got used to sitting on the wrong side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Is it still going? Haven't had ay updates since you got it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Yep still going, spent a couple of nights in it, both after parties. I've fitted front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera, replaced all the wood between the dash and the windscreen and fitted sound proofing, its still noisy but better than it was. I'm in the process of fitting cruise control, got a kit from Germany for £110, it uses magnets attached to a drive shaft and a sensor to read them as they pass it, then a vacuum servo to control the throttle. Had a small issue with a nasty knocking noisy when I used the clutch, this turned out to be the rear engine mount was only attached with one bolt that was clinging on by its fingertips , all sorted for the grand cost of £4.15 with some nuts and bolts from Wickes, its now got three bolts and they are made extra secure by locking nuts. I have a week off in February so we're planning some time away in it. I haven't updated because there didn't seem to be much interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 cool, sounds like you been busy doing a few bits to it then, got any more pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Cruise control all fitted and tested Somewhere along the line with all my fumbling I've managed to disconnect the speedo cable, which is great for my limited mileage insurance but not so great for knowing how fast I'm going. Tomorrow I will jack the front end up and sort it out, with both wheels off the ground I can test it without having to drive anywhere. Had a problem with the heater control, it had two settings bloody hot and bloody hot , further investigation revealed a Nintendo DS game stuck in the heater control stopping it sliding across to the cold setting, I like simple fixes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Cruise control all fitted and tested Somewhere along the line with all my fumbling I've managed to disconnect the speedo cable, which is great for my limited mileage insurance but not so great for knowing how fast I'm going. Tomorrow I will jack the front end up and sort it out, with both wheels off the ground I can test it without having to drive anywhere. Had a problem with the heater control, it had two settings bloody hot and bloody hot , further investigation revealed a Nintendo DS game stuck in the heater control stopping it sliding across to the cold setting, I like simple fixes. Hehe! Love that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 The previous owner had small children, we've found quite a few Lego bricks and other small toys plus about £10 in loose change Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 That would explain it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Sell it on ebay make some more money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 That did cross my mind, but I will probably post it back to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
