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by scotta
Fri May 10, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car Hire Lottery
Replies: 112
Views: 10516

Re: Car Hire Lottery

Merc are also the company that make you pay a large yearly subscription to have the full power motors (that are already installed and working at a lower output) - so a hobbled sound system doesn't sound particularly far fetched. Just like the E90 BMW 325i with the same 3.0 6-cyl engine as the 330i ...
by scotta
Fri May 10, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: People (Office)
Replies: 23
Views: 220

Re: People (Office)

I'm wfh full time for all my clients. A few have tried to get smaller teams to go into the office on the same day each week, but its never really taken off apart from with 1/2 individuals for whom it really suits - i.e. they live close to the office or have a regular gym class nearby that day. For ...
by scotta
Fri May 10, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: People (Office)
Replies: 23
Views: 220

Re: People (Office)

Similarly i went to our offices a couple of weeks ago. They are trying to start an initiative to go in on a Thursday. I did not enjoy it. I have a proper office setup in my house and i can get on with things well without interuption. I like playing music in the background also. Spent all day in the ...
by scotta
Fri May 10, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car Hire Lottery
Replies: 112
Views: 10516

Re: Car Hire Lottery

Litchfield cracked the BMW code pretty quickly https://www.slashgear.com/942651/bmw-owners-are-stealing-their-heated-seats-back/ Does say it voids the warranty. Imagine having the gearbox or a turbo let go and the dealer comes back "ah sorry mate, that heated seat killed it" Then again, P...
by scotta
Thu May 09, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Replies: 122
Views: 8842

Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1

Will just be what PH defaults it to based on the reg. you would hope the 140 kit has something approaching 140hp (or PS) 😄 Hmm, looks a decent price. Am I ready for a full on mid life crisis yet? 🤔 With the PTP 140 kits its got Sport 135 cams from the TF and the bigger throttle body. Added to that ...
by scotta
Thu May 09, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Replies: 122
Views: 8842

Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1

Agggh fuck. Its a ridiculously good car. I wish i had the money.

In 3 years he has spent £0 on repairs. I drove it again on track last year and its still properly epic.

I might tell my dad its a good investment and persuade him to loan me some money..
by scotta
Thu May 09, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Replies: 122
Views: 8842

Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1

Its for sells again by my mate if anyone is interested.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16674972

Mrs A said we should buy it back and have his and hers...
by scotta
Wed May 08, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement
Replies: 1048
Views: 449741

Re: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement



Another vine classic. Instead of braking he cycles in front of the car and uses his horn for video effect instead of braking.

Car was late on the indicator but why cycle up the inside of an indicating car mid turn.
by scotta
Mon May 06, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20367
Views: 2591164

Re: Your fleet running reports

It's suspension problems a go-go this weekend :roll: Today I had the Bentley up in the air to re-fit the engine undertray that I'd not put back on after doing the oil change a few weeks ago. That went OK but when I tried driving it later on I almost immediately got a red " STOP! VEHICLE TOO LO...
by scotta
Thu May 02, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: V8 Vantage hire experience
Replies: 26
Views: 556

Re: V8 Vantage hire experience

Guy i knew from years ago used to race a Ginetta. He now modifies and race prep's AM V8 Vantages for racing at the nurburgring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa12133e9e444242f7dd38e/1604577147477-NGTBYFMDFIMCPE8IP4FI/racetracker_8398531_124646+%281%29.jpg?format=2500w https://www.va...
by scotta
Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Harry’s Garage
Replies: 2663
Views: 353332

Re: Harry’s Garage

No mention of a clutch upgrade on that M2. The clutch was the weak link when i mapped my golf GTi. The manual clutch must be rated fine however or im sure litchfield would have an upgrade.
by scotta
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Ford Transit review
Replies: 9
Views: 232

Re: Ford Transit review

These have the 2.0 engine with the wet belt. I wouldn’t touch a wet belt engined vehicle with a shitty barge pole. I thought that was probably the case. Fine for a hire vehicle though. Agreed or leased within warranty. Total Engine failure does tend to ruin the day a bit though. Especially when it ...
by scotta
Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Ford Transit review
Replies: 9
Views: 232

Re: Ford Transit review

These have the 2.0 engine with the wet belt. I wouldn’t touch a wet belt engined vehicle with a shitty barge pole.
by scotta
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB
Replies: 12
Views: 388

Re: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB

Its generally a bad idea powering off your computer devices overnight. Scheduled updates will run overnight. If you are using some automated power cut device this will very likely lead to issues with the machines as well as that would cause an unscheduled shutdown. Your marginal cost savings will be...
by scotta
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 24
Views: 605

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

Currently on hold to HMRC...
by scotta
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement
Replies: 1048
Views: 449741

Re: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement



Arguing this is a close pass despite designated lanes.
by scotta
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: Roll Call and Facts
Topic: Forum Roll Call
Replies: 151
Views: 26058

Re: Forum Roll Call

240PP - 2012 Audi A5 3.0 TDI, 2005 Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2 Andy - 1995 Mazda MX-5 V8, 2013 BMW M135i, 2006 Smart ForTwo, 1992 Honda NC30, 2004 Honda CRF450R Supermoto, 2005 Honda CR125R, 2011 Ford Transit T350 140 AWD 16vcento - 2012 Jaguar XFS Portfolio, 2022 A3 Sportback 30 TFSi, 2023 Kuga PHEV...
by scotta
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Test drive report
Replies: 202
Views: 6745

Re: Test drive report

Jobbo wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:53 am Lowering the ground under the former garage would create a sort of sheep dip full of run-off water from the drive. So no, but I did think of it enough to realise the obvious issue 😄
I dont see this as a problem...

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by scotta
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Motorway Mile Munchers
Replies: 87
Views: 2129

Re: Motorway Mile Munchers

The jag looks great.