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Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:07 am
gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:49 am SQ: How does it do the front lawn if you set it up for the back lawn?
I assume you just put more perimeter wire at the front?
Assuming you have to pick the bugger up a leave it to do its thing on the front then bring it back in before some scallywag decides to stick it up a tree or something. Kind of takes the 'effortless mowing' angle out of it.
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gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:16 am
Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:07 am
gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:49 am SQ: How does it do the front lawn if you set it up for the back lawn?
I assume you just put more perimeter wire at the front?
Assuming you have to pick the bugger up a leave it to do its thing on the front then bring it back in before some scallywag decides to stick it up a tree or something. Kind of takes the 'effortless mowing' angle out of it.
Does it? I doubt it's that heavy, and carrying it through/around the house, will be a lot less effort than repeatedly shoving one up and down the garden!

In my case, I'd only have it for the back garden as my front garden is small and probably not worth setting it up as a separate zone? You can get robot mowers that don't require a perimeter wire and use AI mapping/gps in some form or another? Like robot hoovers, they are certainly growing in popularity.
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Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:26 am
gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:16 am
Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:07 am

I assume you just put more perimeter wire at the front?
Assuming you have to pick the bugger up a leave it to do its thing on the front then bring it back in before some scallywag decides to stick it up a tree or something. Kind of takes the 'effortless mowing' angle out of it.
Does it? I doubt it's that heavy, and carrying it through/around the house, will be a lot less effort than repeatedly shoving one up and down the garden!

In my case, I'd only have it for the back garden as my front garden is small and probably not worth setting it up as a separate zone? You can get robot mowers that don't require a perimeter wire and use AI mapping/gps in some form or another? Like robot hoovers, they are certainly growing in popularity.
Fuck it. I'll carry on pushing my Makita up and down the lawns until such time as Metal Micky or Twiki is available on a ticket for 49p.
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Multizone (front and rear garden), or cut more on areas with rapid grow, and it even checks the weather and won't mow when scheduled, or if its unexpectedly rains, it'll stop. Also, and you can choose stripes or natural cut! :crazy: :thumbup: They are kinda tempting when you look into it, but there's something about mowing my lawns I like, so maybe not just now, but I reckon one is in my future!


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Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:42 am Multizone (front and rear garden), or cut more on areas with rapid grow, and it even checks the weather and won't mow when scheduled, or if its unexpectedly rains, it'll stop. Also, and you can choose stripes or natural cut! :crazy: :thumbup: They are kinda tempting when you look into it, but there's something about mowing my lawns I like, so maybe not just now, but I reckon one is in my future!


Plus I'd still have to check for dog-eggs on the lawn before I let it loose, I suspect. :oops:

Imagine the mess. :sick:
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gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 12:44 pm
Taipan wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:42 am Multizone (front and rear garden), or cut more on areas with rapid grow, and it even checks the weather and won't mow when scheduled, or if its unexpectedly rains, it'll stop. Also, and you can choose stripes or natural cut! :crazy: :thumbup: They are kinda tempting when you look into it, but there's something about mowing my lawns I like, so maybe not just now, but I reckon one is in my future!


Plus I'd still have to check for dog-eggs on the lawn before I let it loose, I suspect. :oops:

Imagine the mess. :sick:
True. I use my lawnmower to hoover them up, but this will turn into a muck spreader! :D

I've been having a shufti at the various options, and you can get drop and mow ones, which may suit my needs more? Downside being you cant remotely put it to work if you're away? Still for under £300 I can see its use?

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My neighbour has recently purchased the Husqvarna one - sounds like a funky bit of kit...
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You'll lose grip before this does! :D


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Taipan wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 10:49 am You'll lose grip before this does! :D


Our 1998 Caterham Seven has the 1.8-litre Rover K-Series VVC engine, producing around 150bhp. As it only weighs around 550kg, it gives you a driving experience that modern performance cars would struggle to replicate.

This particular example has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. It has a black interior with leather seats, red four-point harnesses, and a classic Momo steering wheel. Unlike some Seven builds, this Roadsport-spec car also has a full windscreen, heater, and weather equipment, making it a much more usable and enjoyable car for road driving.

A huge amount of money has been spent on this Seven since it left the factory. It has clearly come from Caterham enthusiast ownership, and now it is ready for its next chapter with our lucky winner.

1.8-litre Rover K-Series VCC engine
Extensive history file containing paperwork all the way back to its original purchase
Weather equipment
Bridge Classic Cars pre-delivery inspection
Up to £250 towards a 12-month policy from insurance specialists, Lancaster Insurance Services
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weeksy wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 10:50 am
Taipan wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 10:49 am You'll lose grip before this does! :D


Our 1998 Caterham Seven has the 1.8-litre Rover K-Series VVC engine, producing around 150bhp. As it only weighs around 550kg, it gives you a driving experience that modern performance cars would struggle to replicate.

This particular example has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. It has a black interior with leather seats, red four-point harnesses, and a classic Momo steering wheel. Unlike some Seven builds, this Roadsport-spec car also has a full windscreen, heater, and weather equipment, making it a much more usable and enjoyable car for road driving.

A huge amount of money has been spent on this Seven since it left the factory. It has clearly come from Caterham enthusiast ownership, and now it is ready for its next chapter with our lucky winner.

1.8-litre Rover K-Series VCC engine
Extensive history file containing paperwork all the way back to its original purchase
Weather equipment
Bridge Classic Cars pre-delivery inspection
Up to £250 towards a 12-month policy from insurance specialists, Lancaster Insurance Services
https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/product ... 1NcK3g5aHA

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Revcomps have got an Aston Martin F1 Edition which I toyed with buying last year and they have a 31k, the first year of the power valves (RD350 YPVS).

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I don't care how much that costs,it looks cheap. :sick:
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Sometimes money and taste appear to be mutually exclusive. That looks like rapper bling.

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