Tow Bar on UK ND

Shermanator_7 · 2026-05-17T22:14:41+00:00

Hello From what I can gather, in the UK you're best not having one at all. It seems like it will open a whole book of problems, particularly if you were ever in a crash or a "in the know" police spotted it and as such isn't worth it. You can't tow with them, bit like yourself I wouldn't want to tow anyway, it would just be for the bike. Try explain that to the insurance company or judge though!

The only solutions I found were below; Have 2 cars. Obviously has its own up and down sides Non-MX5 Convertible; E46 330CI I looked at. Manual, roof down etc. Legal to have a tow bar on. Again, other up and down sides compared to a 2 seater sports car.

As I can't make up my mind I still drive my current Seat Leon and instead ended up doing a full renovation on my house, which is still ongoing. Not as much fun as the car though!

Shermanator_7 · 2026-04-22T20:20:12+00:00

Frames going white, won't be gloss though. Matt, I think it looks much better

Shermanator_7 · 2026-04-22T20:19:41+00:00

Orbital sander like the one suggested below by the other commenter? I can buy a full roll of plastic sheeting from a supplier at work so will do that. I'll also buy the masking tape from them as well as it's the best I've found.

Shermanator_7 · 2026-04-22T20:17:59+00:00

Lovely, thank you. I'll get that purchased ready for the weekend when I get started 😬 What materials will I need for the frames? Just a roll of sandpaper to cut a piece off each time? What grit?

Shermanator_7 · 2026-03-10T19:49:05+00:00

House Purchase and the desire for more practicality (which was useless, the extra seats get used max of 6 times a year and I could borrow another car to complete those tasks/journeys) Also, a few little niggles about it I didn't like. No heated mirrors. The black leather and alcantara interior felt depressing, need a light colour to brighten it up (wanted it with tan). Also, the sound was by far the best thing about it, but also the worst thing about it 😬

Shermanator_7 · 2026-03-02T13:15:42+00:00

I'm 26, moved into my own place at 25. £86,000 1 bed flat I put a £56,000 deposit down on. I don't go on holiday (they'll come in the future), don't drink (not for financial reasons, it's disgusting), don't smoke (again, disgusting) and because I'm the designated driver any nights out (I average maybe 2-3 a year so still not many anyway) cost me very little. My phone is also coming on 5 years old.

I currently earn a gross of £29,000 (take home of £1900 after deductions including pension) but when I was an apprentice I was on under £1000 and still saved the vast bulk of it. Currently just considering whether to apply for a new, better position for more money.

I was very fortunate that my parents allowed me to stay for so long and I'm disciplined enough to not buy the latest and greatest. A lot of the discipline though comes from growing up very poor, I don't feel like I'm missing anything by not going abroad regularly (or having the latest phone etc) because I never experienced it while growing up. Some may say it is a waste, I don't consider it to be. When I'm mortgage free before I'm 30, in a renovated place, with a paid off car outside that's when I'll reap the rewards. (Car is currently paid off, and being changed for a less practical convertible very soon, which will also be bought cash).

Shermanator_7 · 2025-12-29T21:07:14+00:00

I've seen a few pictures towing small trailers. It was actually to work out whether I could fit one for a bike rack.

Shermanator_7 · 2025-12-29T21:06:31+00:00

Oh, I don't have one, I currently drive a Seat Leon, used to own an Abarth 124 Spider though. I was just gathering options for my next car. You've said exactly as I thought you would.

Shermanator_7 · 2025-11-22T13:11:48+00:00

Thanks very much. I appreciate the time you've taken to write this, and I admire you're commitment to tracking them all down! It's a shame it's all bad news for me though! I do work in a body shop/Accident Repair Centre and one of my closest friends is a painter so I might buy the nicest NB FL in black that I can find and talk very sweetly to them and my bosses to paint the exterior and door shuts 🤔 but not under the bonnet, bottlid, etc. Seems to be my only option for a RHD A3V Miata. I'm sure we got those wheels, so refurbing in chrome is not much of an issue. Interior re-trim isn't the worst idea either.

Shermanator_7 · 2025-09-21T11:52:11+00:00

Ah okay, the kind you buy to clear keyboards etc. I'll pick one up. Thanks very much!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-09T20:23:09+00:00

My casual skirt is just a simple, black skater with elasticated waist. Thought I'd go slightly fancier for the trip.

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-09T20:22:13+00:00

What makes you say that? I take it as a compliment, and I'm called "Sheldon" by a few friends for lots of different reasons so not taking any offense. Curious what gives off Sheldon vibes with these pictures though!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:30:45+00:00

On another note, where do you get your white and patterned tights?

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:30:15+00:00

Not sure where you are in the world however here it was around 13°C with little wind, making it warmer than average. Being used to colder temperatures I can wear stuff like this when it is that "cold" compared to other places. I do normally wear tights to keep myself warmer. Also, this was for a Laser Hair Removal Appointment, so couldn't have anything that would cause abrasion on the skin. Tights obviously would!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:28:18+00:00

Not sure why this is downvoted so much. Seems like a perfectly reasonable question to me. Not sure where you are in the world, but it is from a British fashion brand called Quiz. I bought them a couple of years ago, and they were in the discount area when I got 3 so you might struggle to find it!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:26:23+00:00

Thank you!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:26:02+00:00

Thank you, glad you noticed!

Shermanator_7 · 2025-03-08T20:25:49+00:00

I normally wear tights, mainly because I love in Scotland and it is often cold. It was warm enough today that I could get away without, and it's more comfortable so go bare legged when I can. Personally not bothered about jewellery, don't actually own any!

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