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by simon_g
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1191
Views: 219724

Re: EV Thread

Yeah, it's odd given that the CMF-EV platform can have a hefty motor in the back for the AWD ones but single motor has to be at the front. Also: Looks like my mum is cancelling the Fisker order, the car has an overly sensitive driver assistance program which was promised to be fixed in the major 2.0...
by simon_g
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Project Binky
Replies: 583
Views: 69924

Re: Project Binky

38 was end of April 2023. Patreon update that went with that new trailer said "a few weeks away". Somehow they still have nearly 3000 paying Patreon folk.
by simon_g
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Project Binky
Replies: 583
Views: 69924

Re: Project Binky

Patreon update: they're editing episode 39. Will it be done in less than a year after 38? :lol:

Oh, and they're selling switches now: https://badobsessionmotorsport.co.uk/sh ... ve-switch/
by simon_g
Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car Plans 2024
Replies: 64
Views: 163782

Re: Car Plans 2024

Since that last thread the Leaf value has gone from £5k over what I paid to barely more than the pcp balloon :lol: Won’t be changing that this year, finance is well below base interest rate so it’ll be staying until the end or when I can VT it (summer after next) unless values pick up again. Stepwgn...
by simon_g
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Art of Rally - free today
Replies: 1
Views: 1196

Art of Rally - free today

via epic games. https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/art-of-rally

Lovely stylised rally game based on cars from the 60s to 80s. Same devs as Absolute Drift if you enjoyed that.
by simon_g
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1191
Views: 219724

Re: EV Thread

Yeah, it was tempting for a few minutes. :D

They must be really keen to get them moved by the end of the year, there are some on Autotrader for under £25k (20745+VAT) as long as they get registered by then.
by simon_g
Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Have you got 99p?
Replies: 52
Views: 43340

Re: Have you got 99p?

Go on then - bought. It's my son's favourite Christmas song so it'll give a bit of respite from the Wizzard version.
by simon_g
Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Gaming 2023
Replies: 52
Views: 32643

Re: Gaming 2023

My 2023 gaming is - I've just started Red Dead Redemption 2 (on PS4) :lol: I only seem to play games at Christmas time. I'm somewhat behind the times. Only got around to playing it earlier this year, loved it. Want to plough through the first RDR now but hoping it gets a bit cheaper, full price is ...
by simon_g
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Large storage recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 2835

Re: Large storage recommendations

I like my Synology but for one user/computer all you're really gaining is the ability to lose a drive and replace it without losing anything. It's an expensive way to just have some space to dump things on. WD are still doing a 14TB desktop drive for £226 https://www.westerndigital.com/en-gb/product...
by simon_g
Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course
Replies: 16
Views: 3275

Re: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course

The jump packs are handy to have, it's not always easy to get another car close enough unless you have super long jump leads. They do drain over time though, my neighbour's car was properly dead after leaving an interior light on - my jump pack had been left in the glovebox for ages and was too weak...
by simon_g
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 2777
Views: 429348

Re: Decent car YouTubes

by simon_g
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mountain Biking general thread
Replies: 832
Views: 62340

Re: Mountain Biking general thread

Got three of them now including my daughter's 24" hardtail, the prices when Wiggle/CRC have an offer are excellent. The ebikes are great value to start with, crazy VFM with 30% off.
by simon_g
Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20050
Views: 2286802

Re: Your fleet running reports

Hasn't felt in need of droplinks but meh, I've ordered a new pair and a service kit. After reading these could be a nightmare, it was the easiest bit of DIY I've done in ages. Took longer to get the car on stands than to get both droplinks replaced. Oil, oil/air/cabin filters, spark plugs done too....
by simon_g
Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20050
Views: 2286802

Re: Your fleet running reports

After 4 perfectly clean MOTs, no flying colours for the Stepwagon this time: Repair immediately (major defects): Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Front Brake disc worn...
by simon_g
Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 2777
Views: 429348

Re: Decent car YouTubes

Came across this the other day - baja bug meets trophy truck. That suspension is ridiculous.

by simon_g
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1191
Views: 219724

Re: EV Thread

Mind you, the fake suv thing has been going on for a good few years now anyway, the electric revolution just makes it almost impossible to have a ‘normal’ style small car. It's not just an EV thing, SUVs have been slowly killing off the estate, MPV, family hatch and now superminis for decades. Migh...
by simon_g
Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1191
Views: 219724

Re: EV Thread

MG4 Xpower looks hilariously good at TLGP for the money. 435PS / 600NM.

by simon_g
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mountain Biking general thread
Replies: 832
Views: 62340

Re: Mountain Biking general thread

Yep, I did a BWC many years ago when it was at Blenheim Palace. Silly fun, especially the chaos of a Le Mans start and unfolding. I don't really need one (hence selling it), but I quite fancy another Brompton. I bought a Mous intralock case and mount after the cheap mount hurled my iphone in the can...
by simon_g
Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: The ebay thread
Replies: 2930
Views: 377690

Re: The ebay thread

Less desirable than a used septic tank?

Reliant Rialto camper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314633502635
by simon_g
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 2777
Views: 429348

Re: Decent car YouTubes

Pretty awesome look at the cars of Pikes Peak this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMuGuUUXxNA And mental onboard of the fastest in unlimited class, comfortably fastest even with shifting issues that meant it almost stalled on a couple of slower corners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUw76qz...