Simon
@si1881.bsky.social
40 something in Yorkshire. Probably posts about car, cats and men… 🏳️🌈
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Help restore the Tipo/Puma/R5 https://paypal.me/tipofund
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Help restore the Tipo/Puma/R5 https://paypal.me/tipofund
Really trying to stick to the gym and diet ready for wedding and honeymoon in March but my ability to take a selfie needs improvement…! #gymgay #gettingfitter #weightloss
January 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Really trying to stick to the gym and diet ready for wedding and honeymoon in March but my ability to take a selfie needs improvement…! #gymgay #gettingfitter #weightloss
Two milestones for the main cars this week (even if I missed the one as couldn’t stop anywhere 😔).
Also just because you can get to Norwich & back (for #Puma parts) in a Spring I don’t recommend it… 300+ round trip & 5x charging was exhausting
#mileagemilestone #smartforfour #daciaspring #WeirdCarBS
Also just because you can get to Norwich & back (for #Puma parts) in a Spring I don’t recommend it… 300+ round trip & 5x charging was exhausting
#mileagemilestone #smartforfour #daciaspring #WeirdCarBS
January 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Two milestones for the main cars this week (even if I missed the one as couldn’t stop anywhere 😔).
Also just because you can get to Norwich & back (for #Puma parts) in a Spring I don’t recommend it… 300+ round trip & 5x charging was exhausting
#mileagemilestone #smartforfour #daciaspring #WeirdCarBS
Also just because you can get to Norwich & back (for #Puma parts) in a Spring I don’t recommend it… 300+ round trip & 5x charging was exhausting
#mileagemilestone #smartforfour #daciaspring #WeirdCarBS
Has anyone managed to fit a #frontspoiler to the later style front bumper on a 453 ForFour? Got one for Christmas but doesn't fit despite saying on the listing it does... Wonder if it could be bonded on instead along the top or if not worth attempting 😔 #WeirdCarBS #SmartCar #FrontSplitter
December 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Has anyone managed to fit a #frontspoiler to the later style front bumper on a 453 ForFour? Got one for Christmas but doesn't fit despite saying on the listing it does... Wonder if it could be bonded on instead along the top or if not worth attempting 😔 #WeirdCarBS #SmartCar #FrontSplitter
Every year we say we don’t get too much food for Christmas Day and then yet again the fridge won’t make anything else! #christmasfood #fullfridge
December 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Every year we say we don’t get too much food for Christmas Day and then yet again the fridge won’t make anything else! #christmasfood #fullfridge
Would anyone have or recommend anyone with a drivers side (UK) Smart ForFour 453 tweeter housing like pictured? Have passenger but drivers side seem impossible to find. Lots of breakers on eBay contacted already 😔 #WeirdCarBS #SmartForFour #WeirdCar #Carpart
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Would anyone have or recommend anyone with a drivers side (UK) Smart ForFour 453 tweeter housing like pictured? Have passenger but drivers side seem impossible to find. Lots of breakers on eBay contacted already 😔 #WeirdCarBS #SmartForFour #WeirdCar #Carpart
Really trying to up the gym sessions and health kick ready for our wedding in March. Happy with the way some things look but why can’t I take a photo that seems back it up?! #gym #weightloss #gymgay
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Really trying to up the gym sessions and health kick ready for our wedding in March. Happy with the way some things look but why can’t I take a photo that seems back it up?! #gym #weightloss #gymgay
My basic wiring knowledge is stumped… want to wire this in so a 12v led runs for a set period of time. It looks straightforward but can’t get the wiring to work based on any of the pics supplied… #wiringhelp #wiring #modelrailway
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My basic wiring knowledge is stumped… want to wire this in so a 12v led runs for a set period of time. It looks straightforward but can’t get the wiring to work based on any of the pics supplied… #wiringhelp #wiring #modelrailway
Urgh ‘new’ car is broken already… flat 12v battery seems to have caused something else to have a fit. My code reader won’t connect so waiting on AA as won’t drive at all
#WeirdCarBS #SmartForfour #Forfour #ForfourEQ
#WeirdCarBS #SmartForfour #Forfour #ForfourEQ
November 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Urgh ‘new’ car is broken already… flat 12v battery seems to have caused something else to have a fit. My code reader won’t connect so waiting on AA as won’t drive at all
#WeirdCarBS #SmartForfour #Forfour #ForfourEQ
#WeirdCarBS #SmartForfour #Forfour #ForfourEQ
Does #WeirdCarBS know if the capacitors(?) on this tweeter act as the high/low filter or if I'd need to wire one in? Hoping not as not much room in the door space with window etc. #tweeter #CarAudio #CarRadio
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Does #WeirdCarBS know if the capacitors(?) on this tweeter act as the high/low filter or if I'd need to wire one in? Hoping not as not much room in the door space with window etc. #tweeter #CarAudio #CarRadio
What’s #WeirdCarBS opinions on using a car cover on a car that will be sat outside over winter? Taking the #Puma off the road as it’s not fair to use it for another winter as it turns 26 very soon and is already crispy enough in places but don’t want it to get worse! Plus (new to me) car incoming…
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What’s #WeirdCarBS opinions on using a car cover on a car that will be sat outside over winter? Taking the #Puma off the road as it’s not fair to use it for another winter as it turns 26 very soon and is already crispy enough in places but don’t want it to get worse! Plus (new to me) car incoming…
Anyone with a #RenaultZoe need a boot storage floor thing we don’t need ours anymore…
ebay.us/m/PmGmwf
#WeirdCarBS #Zoe
ebay.us/m/PmGmwf
#WeirdCarBS #Zoe
Pardon our interruption...
ebay.us
October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Anyone with a #RenaultZoe need a boot storage floor thing we don’t need ours anymore…
ebay.us/m/PmGmwf
#WeirdCarBS #Zoe
ebay.us/m/PmGmwf
#WeirdCarBS #Zoe
What are #weirdcarBS thoughts on the #DaciaSpring?
Bf needs a new car after the Zoe has met its end…
Bf needs a new car after the Zoe has met its end…
October 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What are #weirdcarBS thoughts on the #DaciaSpring?
Bf needs a new car after the Zoe has met its end…
Bf needs a new car after the Zoe has met its end…
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To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
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An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
Urgh 90s sticky #softtouchplastic drivers side done. How long they stay black before going grey… will stop getting black everything getting in now though.
Also the light works & we have #choons 😂 #priorities #ignoringthegalingholestheotherside #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #weirdCarBS
Also the light works & we have #choons 😂 #priorities #ignoringthegalingholestheotherside #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #weirdCarBS
August 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Urgh 90s sticky #softtouchplastic drivers side done. How long they stay black before going grey… will stop getting black everything getting in now though.
Also the light works & we have #choons 😂 #priorities #ignoringthegalingholestheotherside #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #weirdCarBS
Also the light works & we have #choons 😂 #priorities #ignoringthegalingholestheotherside #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #weirdCarBS
Some progress but more to do… rebuilt suspension back on to enable it to be moved, drivers side rot now to tackle 😣
#WeirdCarBS #Tipo #TipoSedicivalvole #Sedicivalvole #rust #neverendingproject
#WeirdCarBS #Tipo #TipoSedicivalvole #Sedicivalvole #rust #neverendingproject
August 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Some progress but more to do… rebuilt suspension back on to enable it to be moved, drivers side rot now to tackle 😣
#WeirdCarBS #Tipo #TipoSedicivalvole #Sedicivalvole #rust #neverendingproject
#WeirdCarBS #Tipo #TipoSedicivalvole #Sedicivalvole #rust #neverendingproject
When you think you’re getting there and then remember you started the better side first…
#WeirdCarBS
#rust #inrustwetrust #fiat #fiattipo #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #lampredi #lampreditwincam #welding #amateurwelder #carrestoration #90sCar #modernclassic
#WeirdCarBS
#rust #inrustwetrust #fiat #fiattipo #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #lampredi #lampreditwincam #welding #amateurwelder #carrestoration #90sCar #modernclassic
August 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
When you think you’re getting there and then remember you started the better side first…
#WeirdCarBS
#rust #inrustwetrust #fiat #fiattipo #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #lampredi #lampreditwincam #welding #amateurwelder #carrestoration #90sCar #modernclassic
#WeirdCarBS
#rust #inrustwetrust #fiat #fiattipo #tipo #tiposedicivalvole #sedicivalvole #lampredi #lampreditwincam #welding #amateurwelder #carrestoration #90sCar #modernclassic
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Good morning and welcome to Tuna Tuesday
Some people with depression don’t stay in bed.
They get up, show up, and break inside quietly.
Productivity isn’t proof of peace.
Be kind, you never know what someone’s carrying
Some people with depression don’t stay in bed.
They get up, show up, and break inside quietly.
Productivity isn’t proof of peace.
Be kind, you never know what someone’s carrying
July 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Good morning and welcome to Tuna Tuesday
Some people with depression don’t stay in bed.
They get up, show up, and break inside quietly.
Productivity isn’t proof of peace.
Be kind, you never know what someone’s carrying
Some people with depression don’t stay in bed.
They get up, show up, and break inside quietly.
Productivity isn’t proof of peace.
Be kind, you never know what someone’s carrying
Can anyone recommend a garage fairly near to Barnsley to do a Coolant change (think it does the battery too?) on a 2020 Renault Zoe? Been quoted £485 from the local dealer! All the online quote options don't seem to really cover it as base it on a petrol... #WeirdCarBS #RenaultZoe
July 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Can anyone recommend a garage fairly near to Barnsley to do a Coolant change (think it does the battery too?) on a 2020 Renault Zoe? Been quoted £485 from the local dealer! All the online quote options don't seem to really cover it as base it on a petrol... #WeirdCarBS #RenaultZoe
Not doing #FOTU this year (various reasons incl price and the queues for coffee) so instead ‘priority’ job of wiring in USB & sockets into the #Tipo 😝
Why didn’t #FIAT fit a switchable 12v feed?! Relay & switch wired in so I can turn it off if my wiring goes a bit Italian too…
#sedici #sedicivalvole
Why didn’t #FIAT fit a switchable 12v feed?! Relay & switch wired in so I can turn it off if my wiring goes a bit Italian too…
#sedici #sedicivalvole
July 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Not doing #FOTU this year (various reasons incl price and the queues for coffee) so instead ‘priority’ job of wiring in USB & sockets into the #Tipo 😝
Why didn’t #FIAT fit a switchable 12v feed?! Relay & switch wired in so I can turn it off if my wiring goes a bit Italian too…
#sedici #sedicivalvole
Why didn’t #FIAT fit a switchable 12v feed?! Relay & switch wired in so I can turn it off if my wiring goes a bit Italian too…
#sedici #sedicivalvole
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Word of the day is ‘forwallowed’ (15th century): extremely weary from tossing and turning all night.
July 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Word of the day is ‘forwallowed’ (15th century): extremely weary from tossing and turning all night.
****ing car! 😡😡
Another attempt to stop it leaking oil and trying rocket gasket (again) but after cleaning, new gasket & RTV sealant as advised on the forums it’s now leaking (a lot) down the back rather than what looked like the front 😔
#Puma #PumaMillennium #OilLeak #WeirdCarBS #FedUpWithItNow
Another attempt to stop it leaking oil and trying rocket gasket (again) but after cleaning, new gasket & RTV sealant as advised on the forums it’s now leaking (a lot) down the back rather than what looked like the front 😔
#Puma #PumaMillennium #OilLeak #WeirdCarBS #FedUpWithItNow
June 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
****ing car! 😡😡
Another attempt to stop it leaking oil and trying rocket gasket (again) but after cleaning, new gasket & RTV sealant as advised on the forums it’s now leaking (a lot) down the back rather than what looked like the front 😔
#Puma #PumaMillennium #OilLeak #WeirdCarBS #FedUpWithItNow
Another attempt to stop it leaking oil and trying rocket gasket (again) but after cleaning, new gasket & RTV sealant as advised on the forums it’s now leaking (a lot) down the back rather than what looked like the front 😔
#Puma #PumaMillennium #OilLeak #WeirdCarBS #FedUpWithItNow
After getting the Radio & CD changer to work I definitely need to get some new speakers for the #Tipo 🤣
Now whether to go for fitting my old 90s/00s Amp and Subwoofer in the boot too... Might wire things in while most the interior is out 🧐
#WeirdCarBS #CarRadio #Sedici #Sedicivalvole
Now whether to go for fitting my old 90s/00s Amp and Subwoofer in the boot too... Might wire things in while most the interior is out 🧐
#WeirdCarBS #CarRadio #Sedici #Sedicivalvole
June 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
After getting the Radio & CD changer to work I definitely need to get some new speakers for the #Tipo 🤣
Now whether to go for fitting my old 90s/00s Amp and Subwoofer in the boot too... Might wire things in while most the interior is out 🧐
#WeirdCarBS #CarRadio #Sedici #Sedicivalvole
Now whether to go for fitting my old 90s/00s Amp and Subwoofer in the boot too... Might wire things in while most the interior is out 🧐
#WeirdCarBS #CarRadio #Sedici #Sedicivalvole
Anyone in #WeirdCarBS good with Grundig radios? Got a 1630VD for the #Tipo (tho in the R5 atm) but the CD changer (MCD36) it came with won’t work and the aftermarket input wire also does nothing. Aux in front works as does radio & cassette. Volume button not great either 😣
June 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Anyone in #WeirdCarBS good with Grundig radios? Got a 1630VD for the #Tipo (tho in the R5 atm) but the CD changer (MCD36) it came with won’t work and the aftermarket input wire also does nothing. Aux in front works as does radio & cassette. Volume button not great either 😣
An hour hunting round an old style scrapyard trying to find parts to fit the #Tipo
Some sad sights 😢
#scrappy #scrapyard #fiatpunto #punto #puntomk1 #punto60s #rover400 #peugeot309 #WeirdCarBS
Some sad sights 😢
#scrappy #scrapyard #fiatpunto #punto #puntomk1 #punto60s #rover400 #peugeot309 #WeirdCarBS
June 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
An hour hunting round an old style scrapyard trying to find parts to fit the #Tipo
Some sad sights 😢
#scrappy #scrapyard #fiatpunto #punto #puntomk1 #punto60s #rover400 #peugeot309 #WeirdCarBS
Some sad sights 😢
#scrappy #scrapyard #fiatpunto #punto #puntomk1 #punto60s #rover400 #peugeot309 #WeirdCarBS