2LIVE Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yeah that sounds right. Some of the old MGs has overdrive (though my Midget doesn't) and it only kicks in in 3rd and 4th gear by the flick of a switch. It provides a higher ratio to eek out more pull for the revs you're doing. This is correct, overdrive is basically an extra gear for better fuel economy on the micra. Older sports cars like the MG's and Triumph Dolomite sprint had the overdrive as a performance add-on. The Dolomite sprint was the first mass produced car to use 16 valve engine btw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davi3j Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 That's kickdown you're thinking of. http://ask.cars.com/2008/09/transmission-ki.html Overdrive puts the car in the highest available gear. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overdrive_(mechanics) Ahhhh, I think your right, I was going by memory of my old mans car 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 On the subject of "Americanism" and cars. Do people say "throttle pedal", or "accelerator pedal"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad Lib Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 On the subject of "Americanism" and cars. Do people say "throttle pedal", or "accelerator pedal"? Only a cretin would call it the "throttle pedal". It's either the "accelerator", "the accelerator pedal", or "the throttle". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 On the subject of "Americanism" and cars. Do people say "throttle pedal", or "accelerator pedal"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 On the subject of "Americanism" and cars. Do people say "throttle pedal", or "accelerator pedal"? My driving instructor called it "The Gas" in order to save on syllables. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 So, that's my car keys fucked - they can unlock the doors, but can't lock them! If I rock up to the local dealers the morra, are they likely to have spares? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 So, that's my car keys fucked - they can unlock the doors, but can't lock them! If I rock up to the local dealers the morra, are they likely to have spares? Put the heating on full and open the window 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I never lock my car. There's nothing in it and I'd rather no windows were broken by anyone trying to find out or go for a joyride. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Depending how far away you are and if your car is still driving with current keys these guys http://www.glenrotheslocksmiths.co.uk are really good for car keys and do them at a fraction of the price a dealership would want. Might be a bit of a trek but I'd say its worth giving them a bell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Depending how far away you are and if your car is still driving with current keys these guys http://www.glenrotheslocksmiths.co.uk are really good for car keys and do them at a fraction of the price a dealership would want. Might be a bit of a trek but I'd say its worth giving them a bell. Cheers! Any idea how much dealers ask for replacement keys? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Cheers! Any idea how much dealers ask for replacement keys? Ford (the thieving b*****ds) quoted me £150 before and half the time they just use the guy who I linked you to, who done me one for £50. There was another time when the blade on my key was worn but the top half with all the electronics etc in it was fine. It was the type of key which splits into two pieces if you put a screwdriver into it. Therefore when Ford wanted £150 all he done was split the key in two, used the existing top piece and had a blank bottom piece to fit on the shelf which he cut for me and slotted on. Total cost a fiver. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Ford (the thieving b*****ds) quoted me £150 before and half the time they just use the guy who I linked you to, who done me one for £50. There was another time when the blade on my key was worn but the top half with all the electronics etc in it was fine. It was the type of key which splits into two pieces if you put a screwdriver into it. Therefore when Ford wanted £150 all he done was split the key in two, used the existing top piece and had a blank bottom piece to fit on the shelf which he cut for me and slotted on. Total cost a fiver. A hundred and fifty fucking quid for a set of fucking car keys? I think I'll be making a wee trip to Glenrothes - might as well get a fish supper in Anstruther while I'm aboot it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 A hundred and fifty fucking quid for a set of fucking car keys? I think I'll be making a wee trip to Glenrothes - might as well get a fish supper in Anstruther while I'm aboot it! The cheeky b*****ds at Ford probably would have told me to "come back in an hour while they make it" and sent one of their lackies up to get the guy in Glenrothes to do it and charged me 3 x the price. The c***s. I'd give them a call first, not sure if they can do all keys, maybe some of the newer ones might be a problem, but they are pretty sound and will help you if you can. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 The cheeky b*****ds at Ford probably would have told me to "come back in an hour while they make it" and sent one of their lackies up to get the guy in Glenrothes to do it and charged me 3 x the price. The c***s. I'd give them a call first, not sure if they can do all keys, maybe some of the newer ones might be a problem, but they are pretty sound and will help you if you can. Cheers, bud! Cheeky b*****ds, though, eh? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbykdy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Cheers, bud! Cheeky b*****ds, though, eh? Couldnae paint a red face on them!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Well, in an unexpected turn of events, it would appear that I have a spare set of keys. Me + drama = crisis. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Me again! My car is totally fucked! Anyone know how much it would cost to fix a timing belt? It's a Nissan Micra automatic. There's also water getting into the fuel tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBhoy Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Me again! My car is totally fucked! Anyone know how much it would cost to fix a timing belt? It's a Nissan Micra automatic. There's also water getting into the fuel tank. You're looking at thick end of 3 grand for a timing belt mate 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Me again! My car is totally fucked! Anyone know how much it would cost to fix a timing belt? It's a Nissan Micra automatic. There's also water getting into the fuel tank. New car time I think. That thing sounds like it's dying 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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