What did you buy today ???

[KiwiCol]

Yep, a real good buy on that Tony!  I'm looking for a new one in NZ, can't seem to find the brand Grog talks about with the 300 - 350 cca.  I'd like one of those for sure.

[grog]

Col, just looked at sending you dry cell Superstart. Not allowed on its own, must be installed in its device of use. Guess i can send you a 14 if you want, battery installed. WTF.

[Hooli]

Add a few wires, a bulb holder & a switch. It's then 'installed' in a workshop light.

[Tony Nitrous]

I haven't bought anything for over 24 hours so got some small screwdriver bits, I'm sure I already have a few sets, probably several, but it can't hurt to have spares...
I like buying tools!

[grog]

Agree Tony, cant have too many. I have lots but always something else needed.

[Kiwifruit]

I've been in the same game for 42 years. If l havn't got the tools l need by now l probably don't need them.
.......except for a 36mm socket 

[Del]

4 new carb seals for the 1200 bandit as well as an alternator seal for the same ornament (should be a bike but refuses to run without pouring some liquid all over the garage floor) beginning to loath this bike with a passion   

[Hooli]

I've been in the same game for 42 years. If l havn't got the tools l need by now l probably don't need them.
.......except for a 36mm socket 

I've got a 36mm socket & always use an adjustable as it's easier to judge the torque.

[Kiwifruit]

Hooli thats the sad part......l have a torque wrench.

[KiwiCol]

Come on Col, splash out the $28 for a 36mm socket, you'll be able to put a pic of it up when ya get it!   

[Sweaty]

A car.
My daughter wrote her car off a week ago & had hired a car for 2 weeks to get to work & look for a new car. Long story short, I could tell she was going to rush in to buy a new (used) car (I was trying to guide her:)
So being, the wonderful dad that I am I decided to keep a look out myself for a good cheapy that I would buy, so she could use for as long as she likes, while she works out what she wants etc and then I will flog it off and get what ever I get back for it.
I'm doing this, because she is a great kid, who works full time & completing a uni degree & is already paying off a mortgage at 23 in Sydney with her fiance

Unbelievabley, I managed to get this 2004 Holden Astra TS auto (Opel for you Europeans) only 150,000 kms, with log books, service history & receipts, airbag, aircon, new tyres & in great condition (besides scratches on bumpers) which was running out of rego in 3 days for $600
And it just passed rego inspection today with flying colours, so now has 12 mths rego on it ($780)

[grog]

Sweaty, a good buy. Astras are a car that either a big prob or last forever. See it all the time. Who cares at price you paid.

[Sweaty]

Yeah Grog, I don't pariculary like them & did my research before going out to check it.
The main drama seems to be the camshaft belts which need replacing every 60,000 kms or so & the water pump.
To my surprise, this thing has been replaced for the second time along with the water pump right on schedule at 125,000kms, which at this price was a pleasant surprise.

[grog]

Sweaty, belts are easy to replace. Yours just done so all good. Water pump each belt change a good idea. Belt change time varies, some 40k, some 60, even some 120.

[Sweaty]

Spot on Grog. From what I read. Originally these belts were scheduled at 120k, then reduced to every 60k after a few snapped and caused major damage, then put back to 90k in the end.