I now know why I built it..
dogwood - 2/4/09 at 07:12 PM
What a fantastic day..
Sun was shining, couldn't be assed to do any work so decided to go for a drive...
Got down to Bordeaux ( about 100 miles)
Thought sod it, and kept going.
Finaly ended up at the Arcachon on the Atlantic coast.
I had only driven it around the lanes here, so didn't know what it would be like on a run.
Well it was great, cruised easly at about 70 to 80 with no problems at all.
Filled up with fuel at 160 miles, only took 21 litres. I make that about 35 mpg
more than happy with that.
Finaly home with a round trip of just over 300 miles. No aches or pains at all
Little bit of a brain rattle, coz I forgot my ear plugs..
Can't wait for my holiday now....
David..
Danozeman - 2/4/09 at 07:14 PM
Thats a nice little run out mate. Did the dog like it?
Simon - 2/4/09 at 07:18 PM
Rochester to Bordeau - 100 miles?
Am I missing something
Glad all was well
ATB
Simon
David Jenkins - 2/4/09 at 07:21 PM
I love that photo with the dog... must have thought he/she was in heaven!
dogwood - 2/4/09 at 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by Simon
Rochester to Bordeau - 100 miles?
Am I missing something
Simon
OOps just realised I didn't update my location. Fixed now.
Yea my little monster loves the car.
If she see's me with the keys she's in it ready to go
david
stevec - 2/4/09 at 07:45 PM
Nice area down that way, stayed at Pilat a bit south of Arcachon once. A few nudists around if I remember correct Didn't know which way to
look.
Steve.
RoadkillUK - 2/4/09 at 08:11 PM
I went for a drive over the moors today, bumpy windy roads but worth it, ended up in Hebden Bridge, had a coffee and some chips by the river and then
came back home. Twas lovely 
(should've had a pee while I was there though, I was busting when I got home 
)
Stuart_B - 2/4/09 at 08:24 PM
what size pinto have you got in that david?
i have a 1.6 and wished i had that mpg.
i had a good drive to day as well.
stuart
James - 3/4/09 at 12:18 AM
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Originally posted by Stuart_B
what size pinto have you got in that david?
i have a 1.6 and wished i had that mpg.
i had a good drive to day as well.
stuart
I get about half that with my 2.0!!! 
Hmmmm, maybe I need to sort the jets out!
Cheers,
James
RK - 3/4/09 at 12:37 AM
If the bridges were high enough around here I'd just go jump off. I mean after seeing that, what's the point?
That looks like fun!! Can't wait to take my dog out.
02GF74 - 3/4/09 at 06:33 AM
Looking out for speed cameras?
or
2nd means of immobilisation! 
quote:
Originally posted by dogwood
speedyxjs - 3/4/09 at 06:49 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
Looking out for speed cameras?
or
2nd means of immobilisation!
Car looks great 
dogwood - 3/4/09 at 07:05 AM
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Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Stuart_B
what size pinto have you got in that david?
i have a 1.6 and wished i had that mpg.
i had a good drive to day as well.
stuart
I get about half that with my 2.0!!!
Hmmmm, maybe I need to sort the jets out!
Cheers,
James
It's an 1800 Pinto.
Except from changing the carb to a Weber.
The engine is exactly as it came out of the Sierra.
I've got a 2ltr Pinto injection to go in it at the end of the year....may be.!!
18mpg would definatly make me think again
David
alistairolsen - 3/4/09 at 08:58 AM
car looks nice, glad you enjoyed the drive!
Imconstantly amazed by some of the mpg figures banded around this site. A reasonable engine in a 600kg car should never be under 20 to the gallon
unless youre on a track.
Ive got a 1600 16v nova that does 40 on a run and about 32 if youre really on it on the road. It still does low 20s on a track!
MikeRJ - 3/4/09 at 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by alistairolsen
Imconstantly amazed by some of the mpg figures banded around this site. A reasonable engine in a 600kg car should never be under 20 to the gallon
unless youre on a track.
Main problem is the aerodynamics of the 7, at a 70mph cruise it's taking lots more power to push it along than a modern tin top.
alistairolsen - 3/4/09 at 11:32 AM
a nova isnt a modern tin top, its a 900kg brick with a not inconsiderable frontal area!
Im not expecting wonderous economy, but for instance my t5 engine used to average 25-27mpg in a volvo 850. If it does less in a 500kg locost with half
the frontal area then something is VERY wrong.
As for 18mpg with a pinto, the jets may as well be missing, thats not metering fuel, its just pouring it in
[Edited on 3/4/09 by alistairolsen]
dogwood - 3/4/09 at 04:00 PM
Now if we are talking "House brick"
I also run this.
1300cc Jimny.
If I get 18mpg then I'm doing well.
15 mpg is the norm on a run
If you could call it a run....
anything above 60, it's a real handfull.
Off road it's great fun though.
David
Stuart_B - 3/4/09 at 04:17 PM
how about, 14mpg sound?
stuart
dogwood - 3/4/09 at 04:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stuart_B
how about, 14mpg sound?
stuart
14mpg from a 1600 Pinto.???????
Either you are driving like a complete loooon, or something is definatly wrong.
The worst I've managed is about 25mpg.
Driving like I stole it....
david
Stuart_B - 4/4/09 at 09:15 AM
i am hoping i am doing my sums wrong, but, i am going to work it out again this week, but i think the problem is that a lot of that is short drives
around.
stuart
Fred W B - 4/4/09 at 04:31 PM
Love the dog passenger pic! But how did such a small dog make such big footprints?
Cheers
Fred W B
Peteff - 4/4/09 at 05:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by RoadkillUK[/i ended up in Hebden Bridge, had a coffee and some chips by the river and then came back home. Twas lovely
I got attacked by geese in Hebden Bridge, my missus told me off for kicking one back into the canal (everyone was watching but the goose started it)
My 2.0ltr Pinto gets at least 25mpg, is somebody nicking your fuel?
Stuart_B - 4/4/09 at 06:17 PM
right then, today, i filler up,a nd put 15.08 litres in and done 90.1miles, so i work taht out to be around 28mpg, which i can live with, meaning i
have a 180mile radius on one tank from full to no fuel left.
which i am very happy with
stuart