Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 15:08:32 GMT
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So bored of the Jag  Plus its its only doing 17-18 mpg..... So I think I may get rid and get something totally different! I still have my bug insurance running so I'm hoping I can swap them over easily enough, and I know where I can find a car, but it's the gear stick I'm worried about!!!!  I have plenty of experience of 2cv's being a passenger, and also been involved in an accident in on so I know they crumple like a crisp packet , But after 6 months of driving a big 'self driving' jag, I think it's time I got back to basics!  |
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Mar 11, 2007 15:13:02 GMT
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Well, there's nothing like a contrast, is there? You've probably come to the right forum to be convinced of it though, there seem to be a lot of lovers of the old Deux Chevaux here!!!!!
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Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 15:19:43 GMT
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;D I've just posted a similar thread on another forum.... just waiting for the 'its french curse word....' lol
My mums had 4 Deux Chevauxs so far, and if she can drive one, then I certainly can!!!
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Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 15:29:29 GMT
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Snap  |
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Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 15:30:59 GMT
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Darren, have you got anymore modified ones? |
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Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 15:52:04 GMT
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;D  Snap again ;D Thats what Dez would want to do with it lol |
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Last Edit: Mar 11, 2007 15:52:37 GMT by Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 16:06:53 GMT
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Yay! Get one! Or a Dyane! Just as good and cheaper. Just back from the first 2CV camp of the season - loads of 2CVs filling the roads of the Peak District confusing/annoying people in equal measure!
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madmog
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I think I wanna get a 2cv!!madmog
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Mar 11, 2007 16:38:56 GMT
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(snip) I still have my bug insurance running so I'm hoping I can swap them over easily enough, and I know where I can find a car, but it's the gear stick I'm worried about!!!! I have plenty of experience of 2cv's being a passenger, and also been involved in an accident in on so I know they crumple like a crisp packet , But after 6 months of driving a big 'self driving' jag, I think it's time I got back to basics! Gearstick is soon got used to and very logical for 3 point turns (reverse opposite 1st) But is there an answer to the lack of impact protection - maybe a roll cage that isn't too intrusive? |
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Mar 11, 2007 17:37:34 GMT
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Easier way to solve the impact protection thing is don't crash! ;D
Seriously though, the racers put roll cages in so it is possible. But with such a narrow car, intrusion is going to be impossible to avoid. It'll be tight!
As for the gearchange, you soon get used to it and it is one of the sweetest shifts man has ever made. Don't forget that there is no synchromesh on 1st gear so never try to select it whilst the car is moving (unless you can double-declutch which is a useful skill!).
Get one and then join us on our monster road trip to the World Meeting of 2CV Friends in Sweden this Summer!
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Naomi
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Mar 11, 2007 17:44:54 GMT
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Yay! Get one! Or a Dyane! Just as good and cheaper. Just back from the first 2CV camp of the season - loads of 2CVs filling the roads of the Peak District confusing/annoying people in equal measure! I much prefer 2cv's  I'm sure I can get used to it I'm going to get on the phone tomorrow and make some enquiries, I'll keep you posted |
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Mar 11, 2007 19:18:41 GMT
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www.2cvtv.com/forsale - a dangerous place! www.2cvgb.co.uk - join us! (No, we're not a cult. Well, not quite...) This is what we do 2CV Prototype Replica  The Dutch know how to do paint!  The French know how to do ratty! A couple were sleeping in this hence the 'curtains.'  Fun on the roads in France 
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Mar 11, 2007 18:48:40 GMT
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After too much guinness this is what we do:   |
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jdmini
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Mar 11, 2007 18:51:46 GMT
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whats a dyane?
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Mar 11, 2007 18:54:50 GMT
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This is a Dyane  Same running gear, slightly more streamlined. Same wacky gearshift and cornering technique! |
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jdmini
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Mar 11, 2007 18:57:49 GMT
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i saw one of those on the motorway the other day actually!
i like them, the set headlights look good, but i like the folding windows on the 2cv's...and the 2cv just looks cooler
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Mar 11, 2007 19:03:03 GMT
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2CV is the daddy but I do like Dyanes as well. Collectively, these strange little Citroens are known as A Series and I want an example of each variation! My dream garage is enormous - and that's just for the French selection...(now where can I find a Panhard?)
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stinkwheel
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Mar 11, 2007 19:11:25 GMT
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Thats not just a dyane, thats a bloody 4 light !!!!!
The holy grail of dyanes :-)
And that pic earlier in the thread with the orange scalloped into black car. the next one i have to paint is gona be that colour, deffo.
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jdmini
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Mar 11, 2007 19:12:30 GMT
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there is a ultimate garage thread on m4minis, i want a mini van, mk1 cooper s, series 2 vw camper, mgb gt, and a vespa or lambretta i think i said.
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Plus its its only doing 17-18 mpg..... So I think I may get rid and get something totally different! 
I'm sure I can get used to it 
