Captain Slows Activa Rescue Thread

[Captain Slow]

I have been offered a car I have been looking at for some time, which means I am willing to let this Activa go. I'm only looking for £500, which covers my purchase cost and a bit towards the spheres. Let me know if you wish to continue saving it.

[Citroenmad]

That was coming along very nicely, I hope somone does take it on

[wurlycorner]

Likewise I hope someone does.
Would do myself, if I didn't already have more than enough projects

[Captain Slow]

Time for an update. I have been mega busy over the last few weeks, getting ready for the arrival of Jnr Slow and going away to Birmingham and London with work.

A few weeks ago I sent the car off to my friends garage down in Fareham. Whilst it was there he fitted the 10 new spheres and changed the activa ram bush at the rear. He also managed to put a hole in the exhaust just by touching it. This was promptly patched up for now. The car came back and now rides well, with no knocks. It still does a few random things every now and then (leaning when parked), but most importantly the activa part seems to work. Changing the accumulator has improved the response of the brakes too. It also had a new droplink fitted which has cured the knock from the front.

Next on the list was fixing the brake lights. I purchased a replacement pedal from eBay, and fitted it. I now have brake lights, which is a nice addition. I also had the tracking done, which was out by quite a bit. I was advised to bring it back once it had settled down as it was out by so much!

The next item on the list is to replace the engine mount. The vibration is driving me crazy. The car also needs a good service and a good clean as well as a new exhaust. I'm probably going to get one made as finding them seems tricky.

It's then just a case of finding spare parts like bumper trim, and then putting it in for a MOT in Dec. The possible purchase of the other car has been shelved for now.

[CitroJim]

The possible purchase of the other car has been shelved for now.

Excellent news Simon You won't regret it!!!

Congrats on Slow Jnr. Has he or she arrived yet?

[Captain Slow]

The possible purchase of the other car has been shelved for now.

Excellent news Simon You won't regret it!!!

Congrats on Slow Jnr. Has he or she arrived yet?

Not yet, he is due in a little over 6 weeks. Can't wait.

[CitroJim]

Not yet, he is due in a little over 6 weeks. Can't wait.

Gosh, that six weeks will drag a bit but I can assure you the rest of the time will fly by. My eldest has just turned 20. Seems only yesterday I was cradling her in my arms a few moments after she was born. Most wonderful thing ever

[Deanxm]

The possible purchase of the other car has been shelved for now.

Excellent news Simon You won't regret it!!!

Congrats on Slow Jnr. Has he or she arrived yet?

Not yet, he is due in a little over 6 weeks. Can't wait.

Best you get some sleep then Simon. you only have 6 weeks left to do it now congratulations though and best of luck to you and mrs slow for the future.

D

[Captain Slow]

Thanks Chaps

Engine mount has now been collected, awaiting fitting. Anybody remember off the top of their head what tools are required? I'll need to do it on my lunch one day as it's dark when I get home

[CitroJim]

16mm socket on a slim ratchet head and a 16mm combination spanner should see it done. A ratchet spanner is a boon...

[Captain Slow]

Due to a change of car my Activa up for sale.

If you want one with 10 new spheres for only £500, then let me know!

[6speedmanual]

This car now lives on in this thread:
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 17&t=42336

See ya in the 3rd Millenium!

(Oh, it is the 3rd Millenium!)