| Author | Message | ||
     Alan Skofic New User Username: 120l Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2018 |
I heard a few times that the Shadows had a box that causes all sorts of issues. What is it and is there any truth in the Talk? Regards Alan | ||
| Steve Emmott Experienced User Username: steve_e Post Number: 40 Registered: 11-2018 |
Alan, Not sure if you are thinking of the steering box fitted on earlier Shadows or the gearbox/torque converter. My steering box was changed by the previous owner at around 80k miles according to its history of invoices. No record of any gearbox work though in its history file. Mileage now is 120k and both are still good. (1972 Shadow 1) | ||
| Robert J. Sprauer Prolific User Username: wraithman Post Number: 101 Registered: 11-2017 |
What box? can you be more specific? | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 2133 Registered: 6-2006 |
Yes the Shadow box is problematic and if you don't top it up regularly it can leave you having quite a bit of a shock. Generally though put a little bit more in than you think you will need and you will always be happy. | ||
| Alan Skofic New User Username: 120l Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2018 |
Thanks for the replies and sorry I was vague. I'll find out more about what they are talking about and get back to you. Regards Alan | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 2134 Registered: 6-2006 |
Alan. . . It's the money box! At the end of the month the difference between happiness and misery is 2p. Or something along those lines:D | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1776 Registered: 4-2009 |
I bet they mean the rat trap..... | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 2038 Registered: 9-2004 |
Money leak, only if the wrong type top up fluid is used!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 2058 Registered: 4-2016 |
Vlad will know. He has been involved with many problematic boxes  | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3090 Registered: 4-2003 |
Patrick, I think Vlad is "incommunicado" if he did accept the job offer from a large property in outback Queensland doing artesian bore maintenance. The lure of another major R-R purchase is the most likely reason for this change in circumstances. | ||
| Alan Skofic Experienced User Username: 120l Post Number: 11 Registered: 11-2018 |
Omar is right, it's the rat trap. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1777 Registered: 4-2009 |
Thanks Alan. The rat trap is nothing to be scared of mate. David and Patrick - you are such badd ladds..... I love it.... Someone may have to translate to those who have not yet mastered the Australian sense of humour... | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 2059 Registered: 4-2016 |
Omar, you da man!!!! You nailed Alan’s question in one go. In regards to the “Australian sense of humour” I will let David sort that one out. He would be better at explaining that than I would  | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3091 Registered: 4-2003 |
The word "box" is often used colloquially by "dinky di" [Australian born and bred] males to describe a unique and desirable part of the female anatomy. My explanation for the use of the box description is once you get in you you do not want to get out hence the generic term "boxed in"  . I try to keep the classic Australian humour alive but unfortunately our culture is being slowly changed by international mass communication especially television and "flicks" [motion pictures/movies]. Here endeth the first lesson................  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 2061 Registered: 4-2016 |
Good lesson number 1 David. | ||
| gordon le feuvre Prolific User Username: triumph Post Number: 288 Registered: 7-2012 |
I think it is early rhd Shadow with 4 speed gearbox (as fitted to earlier models). The 2-3 upshift was/is a bit of a nightmare, as unless box in good condition it thumps on change AND in slow traffic, can't make it's mind up whether to stay in 2nd or upchange. This was quite out of keeping with motor car, as when it finally decided to upchange-it would THUMP. Spent HOURS on road test trying to refine change. The throttle valve rod connecting gearbox to throttle linkage, runs vertically down the side of the distributor with a vernier adjustment with left/right hand threads so that adjustment can be easily made on test. The 3 speed gearbox was always fitted on lhd Shadow, but until around chassis 3900? the 4 speed was fitted. Not sure about Aus/Japan spec cars though. | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2740 Registered: 6-2009 |
Mr. Gore, that particular bit of vernacular is definitely not limited to dinky di males. I knew what was being alluded to, and that's not something I need to know even as "mental lint" (trivia), but there it is! Still a fun first lesson. Brian, who has greater interest in baskets | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1779 Registered: 4-2009 |
basket Brian? I have never heard that term being used... I feel we need lesson No 2 now.... | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2742 Registered: 6-2009 |
Omar, Basket, Defn 2 AKA (probably more commonly as) Package, Defns 1 through 5 And plenty of time spent in locker rooms with "the majority" indicates to me that they have every bit as much interest, but for distinctly different reasons. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3094 Registered: 4-2003 |
Brian, US locker rooms must be different to the Australian equivalent - over here, any obvious attention to the items [package!] on display is often likely to generate a reaction that has adverse consequences for the observer. Also, the content on display when "in storage" is not a reliable indication of what will be available when "ready for use". The old adage "long and thin gets it in, short and thick does the trick" immediately comes to mind. Here endeth lesson No.2. | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2743 Registered: 6-2009 |
David, Here in the US no one has a fixed stare and gaping jaw, either. I truly fail to believe that, if one is paying close attention, that frequent, rapid, and furtive "evaluation" looks will not be detected. "Scoping out the competition", so to speak, is not limited by geography nor sexual orientation. As to the rest of your observations, who could argue? Certainly not I. Brian | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 2067 Registered: 4-2016 |
Well, I have learned a thing or 2 today | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1780 Registered: 4-2009 |
This is hilarious. Brian - we do exactly the same as you but with chicks. The trouble is they always know exactly when we are looking and it is such hard work to silently look and not get caught. One of our mates in Australia has looked too many times and has been caught enough times to have married several of them. The end result is that he has one less S3/Cloud III than he would like and all because they fleeced him over the years. He now strokes a nasty feline creature and has vowed not to get ensnared again. The trouble that packages cause..... | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2746 Registered: 6-2009 |
Thus spake Omar:
Do tell. I'd never have guessed. It's just so subtle, I don't know how they notice! [No, no - I've never seen fixed stare and gaping jaw, or heard wolf whistles, or "the vertical stare," or . . .]
Amen, brother! | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 2043 Registered: 9-2004 |
What has this wonky lot got to do with a Silver Shadow? Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2740 Registered: 6-2009 Posted on Saturday, 12 January, 2019 - 10:30 am: Mr. Gore, that particular bit of vernacular is definitely not limited to dinky di males. I knew what was being alluded to, and that's not something I need to know even as "mental lint" (trivia), but there it is! Still a fun first lesson. Brian, who has greater interest in baskets Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1779 Registered: 4-2009 Posted on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 - 05:22 am: basket Brian? I have never heard that term being used... I feel we need lesson No 2 now.... Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2742 Registered: 6-2009 Posted on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 - 06:30 am: Omar, Basket, Defn 2 AKA (probably more commonly as) Package, Defns 1 through 5 And plenty of time spent in locker rooms with "the majority" indicates to me that they have every bit as much interest, but for distinctly different reasons. David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3094 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 - 07:07 am: Brian, US locker rooms must be different to the Australian equivalent - over here, any obvious attention to the items [package!] on display is often likely to generate a reaction that has adverse consequences for the observer. Also, the content on display when "in storage" is not a reliable indication of what will be available when "ready for use". The old adage "long and thin gets it in, short and thick does the trick" immediately comes to mind. Here endeth lesson No.2. Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2743 Registered: 6-2009 Posted on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 - 07:14 am: David, Here in the US no one has a fixed stare and gaping jaw, either. I truly fail to believe that, if one is paying close attention, that frequent, rapid, and furtive "evaluation" looks will not be detected. "Scoping out the competition", so to speak, is not limited by geography nor sexual orientation. As to the rest of your observations, who could argue? Certainly not I. Brian Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 2067 Registered: 4-2016 Posted on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 - 07:48 am: Well, I have learned a thing or 2 today Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1780 Registered: 4-2009 Posted on Monday, 14 January, 2019 - 04:21 am: This is hilarious. Brian - we do exactly the same as you but with chicks. The trouble is they always know exactly when we are looking and it is such hard work to silently look and not get caught. One of our mates in Australia has looked too many times and has been caught enough times to have married several of them. The end result is that he has one less S3/Cloud III than he would like and all because they fleeced him over the years. He now strokes a nasty feline creature and has vowed not to get ensnared again. The trouble that packages cause..... Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2746 Registered: 6-2009 Posted on Monday, 14 January, 2019 - 05:22 am: Thus spake Omar: quote: . . . we do exactly the same as you but with chicks. Do tell. I'd never have guessed. It's just so subtle, I don't know how they notice! [No, no - I've never seen fixed stare and gaping jaw, or heard wolf whistles, or "the vertical stare," or . . .] quote: The trouble that packages cause..... Amen, brother! | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 2136 Registered: 6-2006 |
Patrick . . . As a wild stab in the dark . . . I'd guess that having a Shadow may give you more opportunities to explore The Box etc. May be one more thing or one less thing to worry about? Am I right? Can you make it a multiple choice quiz next time? What's the prize?? | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2747 Registered: 6-2009 |
Patrick Lockyer:
Nothing whatsoever. Side digressions happen on forums among people who know one another reasonably well, this one launching with a play on words. Some of us enjoy them, others need to learn how to ignore them if they don't, as they occur relatively seldom. Brian | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3095 Registered: 4-2003 |
The topic as originally posted was deliberately or otherwise vague and did not clearly define the item that was to be discussed in the thread. Several of our members made suggestions as to what was being referred to and others [including myself] saw it as being subject to levity [definition: the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect.] and worthy of a humourous response which occurred. I support Brian Vogel's comment "Side digressions happen on forums among people who know one another reasonably well, this one launching with a play on words. Some of us enjoy them, others need to learn how to ignore them if they don't, as they occur relatively seldom." As you may or may not know, Brian also acts as a forum moderator elsewhere and his experience matches mine with situations like this on this forum and another international car-related forum that I also moderate. | ||
| Larry Kavanagh Grand Master Username: shadow_11 Post Number: 314 Registered: 5-2016 |
I wonder if Vladimir would have approved or disapproved of the nature of digressions from the vague technical question and if he would have been censored had he contributed! | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3097 Registered: 4-2003 |
Larry, I am expecting a response [publically or private] from Vladimir next time he returns to Mount Coolon or he is within range of a mobile phone base station. I don't whether to wait with enthusiasm or trepidation  . . | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 2044 Registered: 9-2004 |
And I will not buy Gillette razor blades!!!!! Wilkinson sword from now on. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1781 Registered: 4-2009 |
The banter is what makes this forum so much fun. I am lost with the gillette and Wilkinson spur though... | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 2137 Registered: 6-2006 |
I'm sure that the advert won't be released in Saudi Omar  Don't let them catch you watching this . LOL https://www.marketwatch.com/story/pgs-gillette-ad-asks-men-to-shave-their-toxic-masculinity-and-a-big-backlash-ensues-2019-01-15 | ||
| Larry Kavanagh Grand Master Username: shadow_11 Post Number: 315 Registered: 5-2016 |
Me neither Patrick! Hi Omar, I think Patricks comment refers to the latest Gillette advertising campaign which gets its inspiration from the "Me Too" movement and some folk are upset about it. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3104 Registered: 4-2003 |
I did not get the meaning behind Patrick's post until I viewed the video. The interesting outcome will be if and how the message changes the behaviour of the perpetrators. Personally, I suspect many of those who claim to be upset may well have a guilty conscience. |
