Asa Thorp
@asathorp.bsky.social
Does things with cars, Fiat Panda aficionado, shares life with an oldie dog.
Does anyone know anyone interested in a buy one, get one free offer on two S60s? The light green one runs and drives but needs an unobtainium ABS module, the dark green one needs an MOT (can be sorted, it’s pretty mint) and some tidy up bits out of the other one (cup holder, gear selector…
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Does anyone know anyone interested in a buy one, get one free offer on two S60s? The light green one runs and drives but needs an unobtainium ABS module, the dark green one needs an MOT (can be sorted, it’s pretty mint) and some tidy up bits out of the other one (cup holder, gear selector…
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned:
2007 Fiat Panda 100HP
1999 Mercedes C200 estate
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi
1989 Vauxhall Nova Pearl
2003 Volvo S60 2.0T
2007 Fiat Panda 100HP
1999 Mercedes C200 estate
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi
1989 Vauxhall Nova Pearl
2003 Volvo S60 2.0T
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you've owned:
1992 Renault 19 16v
1996 Renault Mégane Coupe 2.0 16v
2004 Renault Clio 182
1994 Mazda MX-5 1.6
1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Pop Plus
1992 Renault 19 16v
1996 Renault Mégane Coupe 2.0 16v
2004 Renault Clio 182
1994 Mazda MX-5 1.6
1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Pop Plus
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you've owned
1985 Nissan Micra 1.0
1999 Renault Megane 1.6
1996 Jaguar XJ6 3.2
1997 Rover 216 Auto
2001 Volvo V40 1.6
1985 Nissan Micra 1.0
1999 Renault Megane 1.6
1996 Jaguar XJ6 3.2
1997 Rover 216 Auto
2001 Volvo V40 1.6
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned:
2007 Fiat Panda 100HP
1999 Mercedes C200 estate
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi
1989 Vauxhall Nova Pearl
2003 Volvo S60 2.0T
2007 Fiat Panda 100HP
1999 Mercedes C200 estate
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi
1989 Vauxhall Nova Pearl
2003 Volvo S60 2.0T
For no reason at all, here’s a young Lola, with both ears intact, looking lean as hell.
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
For no reason at all, here’s a young Lola, with both ears intact, looking lean as hell.
It’s been a scruffy week in my head, 50-odd days non stop working, end of racing and the come down from the years racing culmination (credit to Chris Harris for calling that one) and almost, almost losing faith in Dog altogether. It’s been tough, but today I’ve done nothing at all…>
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It’s been a scruffy week in my head, 50-odd days non stop working, end of racing and the come down from the years racing culmination (credit to Chris Harris for calling that one) and almost, almost losing faith in Dog altogether. It’s been tough, but today I’ve done nothing at all…>
Rare I enjoy “new” music, but this just hit right, then I actually checked the lyrics. Lot of love for this one.
youtu.be/RBguzIJf7wI?...
youtu.be/RBguzIJf7wI?...
Good Neighbours - People Need People (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by GOOD NEIGHBOURS
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November 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Rare I enjoy “new” music, but this just hit right, then I actually checked the lyrics. Lot of love for this one.
youtu.be/RBguzIJf7wI?...
youtu.be/RBguzIJf7wI?...
Brilliantly observed silence at work, except for the prick who decided just after 11 is the perfect time to call. Phone duly ignored, prick.
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Brilliantly observed silence at work, except for the prick who decided just after 11 is the perfect time to call. Phone duly ignored, prick.
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I've got the best job in the world because it produces moments like this
November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I've got the best job in the world because it produces moments like this
Third in class and 17th/50 overall. Even had the eye of Ralph Hosier, tells me he wants a panda next
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Third in class and 17th/50 overall. Even had the eye of Ralph Hosier, tells me he wants a panda next
Started 30th overall and 5th in class, after 7 hours 15th overall and 3rd in class. Mega stints from all three drivers, looks like some damp/wet conditions today which may play into our hands. But first, we must finish…
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Started 30th overall and 5th in class, after 7 hours 15th overall and 3rd in class. Mega stints from all three drivers, looks like some damp/wet conditions today which may play into our hands. But first, we must finish…
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Little Panda is going well, and the view now the rain has eased is awesome.
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Little Panda is going well, and the view now the rain has eased is awesome.
Thinking of starting something, I’ll post a selfie of where I am with some subtle clues, see if people can figure it out. Any guesses?
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thinking of starting something, I’ll post a selfie of where I am with some subtle clues, see if people can figure it out. Any guesses?
So GSF parts have come good this year, they have sponsored the racePanda, given us a butt-load of spares and paid for a Mission Motorsport beneficiary to race in the (blatantly/biased) best car ever. What a machine!
November 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
So GSF parts have come good this year, they have sponsored the racePanda, given us a butt-load of spares and paid for a Mission Motorsport beneficiary to race in the (blatantly/biased) best car ever. What a machine!
I went on a course this week for improving time management in the garage, helpful and insightful. One of the suggested things was getting customers to pre-authorise a set amount for additional work. It might benefit some, but we can’t even get our customers to bring cars in with fuel 😂
October 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I went on a course this week for improving time management in the garage, helpful and insightful. One of the suggested things was getting customers to pre-authorise a set amount for additional work. It might benefit some, but we can’t even get our customers to bring cars in with fuel 😂
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Some concerned mates. Finger painting, biro, white ink and alcohol marker on A5 recycled cotton rag fair trade paper. Would look lovely framed, keeping a caring eye over you. Message me if you want to buy one.
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Some concerned mates. Finger painting, biro, white ink and alcohol marker on A5 recycled cotton rag fair trade paper. Would look lovely framed, keeping a caring eye over you. Message me if you want to buy one.
Message from the brother in law today about his new car, traded his Etron GT for a Corvette C8. He’s said the Etron had lost around £70,000 in value in the 19 months he had it, overpriced to begin with or just a lack of demand for second hand EVs?
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Message from the brother in law today about his new car, traded his Etron GT for a Corvette C8. He’s said the Etron had lost around £70,000 in value in the 19 months he had it, overpriced to begin with or just a lack of demand for second hand EVs?
Almost the last motorsport weekend of the year for me, this weekend at Oulton Park with the SVG Britcar BMW. Tested their new M2 yesterday, but it’s the 135i for today, bonus Fiesta car park content as well
October 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Almost the last motorsport weekend of the year for me, this weekend at Oulton Park with the SVG Britcar BMW. Tested their new M2 yesterday, but it’s the 135i for today, bonus Fiesta car park content as well
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I should probably advertise more often. You can buy prints from me, commission pictures, make 3d models, animation, come up with excellent ideas, all sorts. tell your mates. cheers.
October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I should probably advertise more often. You can buy prints from me, commission pictures, make 3d models, animation, come up with excellent ideas, all sorts. tell your mates. cheers.
In a completely safe environment (we were behind blast screens with full PPE, obvs) we made some old airbags safe today. If you know anyone who sits quite close to the wheel when they drive, advise them not to, they make quite the bang, and the residual heat is impressive
September 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In a completely safe environment (we were behind blast screens with full PPE, obvs) we made some old airbags safe today. If you know anyone who sits quite close to the wheel when they drive, advise them not to, they make quite the bang, and the residual heat is impressive
Today’s thing was making the race car lighter… 6 weeks til Mission Motorsports Race of Remembrance at Anglesey, I’m sure there’s plenty to do before then
September 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today’s thing was making the race car lighter… 6 weeks til Mission Motorsports Race of Remembrance at Anglesey, I’m sure there’s plenty to do before then
Tonight I shall be enduring “drinks out”. *sigh*, at home I have gin. At home I have favourable company. At home I can sit in my pants without awkward looks.
September 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Tonight I shall be enduring “drinks out”. *sigh*, at home I have gin. At home I have favourable company. At home I can sit in my pants without awkward looks.
Post-op check up for Dog, she’s recovering absolutely fine, and the results of the lump included the word “benign”, which is nice.
September 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Post-op check up for Dog, she’s recovering absolutely fine, and the results of the lump included the word “benign”, which is nice.
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What would Orwell think about a huge face on a gigantic screen telling a crowd of people they should wage war on foreigners and dissidents? No way of knowing, I guess.
When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
September 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What would Orwell think about a huge face on a gigantic screen telling a crowd of people they should wage war on foreigners and dissidents? No way of knowing, I guess.
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"It's not outside interference designed to ruin the uk, it's grass roots British concerns about boats. Anyway shush, here's a South African, illegal US immigrant billionaire who doesn't pay much tax to tell us what to do."
September 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"It's not outside interference designed to ruin the uk, it's grass roots British concerns about boats. Anyway shush, here's a South African, illegal US immigrant billionaire who doesn't pay much tax to tell us what to do."
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oh my god someone slashed our tire
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
oh my god someone slashed our tire