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by Brannen
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 2777
Views: 429662

Re: Decent car YouTubes

evo Car of the Year 2023 released on YouTube this evening.

by Brannen
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1.6 Tonnes is the new heavy
Replies: 44
Views: 929

Re: 1.6 Tonnes is the new heavy

5.7% turn out which seems crazily low. I would have thought that would impact a lot of cars, especially the trajectory that modern cars seemed to have increased their weight. I know the French stereotypically like their small city cars, but cars like the 3 series would probably fall foul of that 1.6...
by Brannen
Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: No F1 thread?
Replies: 4980
Views: 526152

Re: No F1 thread?

Just had a Sky Sports notification that Hamilton is joining Ferrari next year. Didn't expect to see that
by Brannen
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Harry’s Garage
Replies: 2629
Views: 320701

Re: Harry’s Garage

It was a pretty brutal review! It seemed entirely fair though. I can't believe that specific car was £115,000. The depreciation of that is probably going to be ridiculous as well. I just don't know why someone would want one of those...
by Brannen
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Toyota GR Yaris
Replies: 375
Views: 227204

Re: Toyota GR Yaris

Just re-read my post and it does sound a bit like I wrote it was just an automatic now. I meant as an additional option to the manual.

The CarWow video covers quite a lot of detail, including a chat with the lead engineer.
by Brannen
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Toyota GR Yaris
Replies: 375
Views: 227204

Re: Toyota GR Yaris

Just watched Car Wows video on it. It does look like they've made improvements based on feedback about the original version. Adding a torque convertor auto seems like a strange addition, but sounded like they've tried to address some of the concerns of that type of gearbox with this sort of car. I'm...
by Brannen
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Manual or Auto
Replies: 49
Views: 169358

Re: Manual or Auto

I've only ever had one Auto car, which was a DSG Audi A3, which I thought was fine for the few years I had it. Never had any issues with that box personally, but mainly just left it in auto as most of my driving was on the motorway at that point. I am tempted to give an auto a go for my next car whe...
by Brannen
Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Lights
Replies: 26
Views: 76968

Re: Lights

Slightly different, but I've found just driving in the dark a pain more and more recently. It feels like headlights becoming brighter and brighter and with larger vehicles like vans etc, they seem to just be at eye level. Hadn't realised until recently that having an astigmatism impacts how you perc...
by Brannen
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 8697
Views: 830527

Re: Coronavirus

I was ill just before Christmas. I guessed it was Covid, but didn't test so no idea. Had a fever, ached all over, cough, runny nose and just feeling constantly drained. I had one day of no sense of smell / taste which was very odd. Glad that didn't last. I still get a bit of a cough every now and th...
by Brannen
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Gaming 2023
Replies: 52
Views: 32665

Re: Gaming 2023

I remember really enjoying the first TDU, but no idea if that was just nostalgia/being young when I played it. I'm pretty sure I also remember TDU2 being rubbish and giving up on it. Forza Horizon has spoilt some of these more open world racing games, as I don't like the driving mechanics in compari...
by Brannen
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shane MacGowan
Replies: 17
Views: 5467

Re: Shane MacGowan

I still remember being dragged to a Pogues concert by my dad when I was a kid. RIP
by Brannen
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Smartwatch v mechanical watch
Replies: 32
Views: 7872

Re: Smartwatch v mechanical watch

I very nearly went with the blue dial when I was initially looking. Was a tough choice! I really liked the green dial also.
by Brannen
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Smartwatch v mechanical watch
Replies: 32
Views: 7872

Re: Smartwatch v mechanical watch

It's just the date version, with the black dial on a rubber strap. I really love it.

Just looking at the Oris site as well, it's now gone up in price by £300 since I bought it. Well, if buying direct from Oris.

This one - https://www.oris.ch/en-GB/watch/aquis-d ... -4-21-64fc
by Brannen
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Smartwatch v mechanical watch
Replies: 32
Views: 7872

Re: Smartwatch v mechanical watch

I wore an Apple watch for about 18 months, but it just sits on my bedside table now. I got fed up with what felt like the constant notifications to do something. You need to stand up etc. I was being a bit obsessed with trying to complete the rings daily. Just found it a bit too much of a pain. Then...
by Brannen
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: New Capri
Replies: 23
Views: 2467

Re: New Capri

That looks horrendous... Trying to go after the X4 / X6 / GLC / GLE Coupe SUV things? Can't imagine buyers of those cars would swap to a Ford.
by Brannen
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: Have you EV’d?
Replies: 27
Views: 4058

Re: Have you EV’d?

I thought I'd only been in a Tesla Model 3 as a passenger, but reading Nissan Leaf jogged my memory that I drove one at the o2 arena years ago - Nissan had some sort of experience centre there, no idea if they still do. It was obviously forgetful! I'm sure they've improved a bit since then, but I ju...
by Brannen
Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Decent Recent TV
Replies: 2742
Views: 521411

Re: Decent Recent TV

Just catching up with SAS Who Dares wins, the celeb edition. It was funny seeing Matt Hancock getting a dressing down at the end of episode 5 :D
by Brannen
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1191
Views: 220028

Re: EV Thread

The full video is in the decent YouTube videos thread - worth a watch. It was crazy seeing how quick the battery drained throughout the course of the lap. I'm not too sure what happened after a certain point, but it definitely seemed restricted towards the end of the lap, wasn't accelerating anywher...
by Brannen
Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Forza Motorsport
Replies: 67
Views: 6383

Re: Forza Motorsport

I downloaded it via Game Pass to have a quick go. Played about an hour and got bored. It's not really moved on from FM7 in my opinion and made some odd choices around progression. It's been 6 years since FM7 was released, so no idea how this one could have been rushed out, but I know it's been delay...
by Brannen
Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Forza Motorsport
Replies: 67
Views: 6383

Re: Forza Motorsport

This is the first Forza game since 3 I've not pre-ordered. I'd normally go for the highest version as well with VIP etc. I'm not sure what it is about this new version, but it's just not really interested me. The few reviews I've seen make it sound like it will be quite the grind. I barely play my X...