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- Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:15 am
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: And then there was none..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 556
Re: And then there was none..
I was a member of The Classic Car Club. I hired the following, no mileage limits and I did the most in the 360. Maserati Quattroporte - loved this but it broke down. Ferrari 360 - Lived this more, exploitable and fun, got engaged in it. Karmann Ghia - yeah, looks pretty, dog shit to drive above 30mp...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:49 am
- Forum: Moaning
- Topic: Parking space widths
- Replies: 170
- Views: 4417
Re: Parking space widths
It depends how they fail, the brother in laws 330 Cab was perfect till he removed the under seal, then he saw the crack. Whether it really gets bad enough to be felt is another matter. Do they crack with use, age, hitting a kerb too many times etc. Like all things internet , no-one joins a forum to ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:45 am
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Your fleet running reports
- Replies: 20200
- Views: 2452265
Re: Your fleet running reports
It’s similar to that 1,200,000 mile Model S. It took 4 batteries and 14 motors to get there, pathetic. Prices will come down but when assemblies with minimal parts are used the failure mode is pretty severe. I wonder if parts prices will be kept high due to less consumables and less servicing ? Dave!
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:53 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Why are road trips so alluring?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 515
Re: Why are road trips so alluring?
That was our family holiday last year, drove overnight to a place just a few minutes bus ride from Venice, a day in Venice, next day drove to Bellagio (stunning) then stayed there 2 days, down into Switzerland, across to Luxembourg etc. Absolutely fantastic and great memories. If you’ve not done Ven...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:48 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dangerous beers...
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1029
Re: Dangerous beers...
When in Perth we always go to The Island and I love the red ale.
https://www.theislandeq.com.au/brewery-beers/
Then to the Reveley for some Little Creatures Pale Ale.
At home it’s nearly always just Doom Bar as it goes down so well and I never feel bad on it.
Dave!
https://www.theislandeq.com.au/brewery-beers/
Then to the Reveley for some Little Creatures Pale Ale.
At home it’s nearly always just Doom Bar as it goes down so well and I never feel bad on it.
Dave!
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:55 am
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Motorway Mile Munchers
- Replies: 87
- Views: 1443
Re: Motorway Mile Munchers
Volvo S90 if he can cope with a 4-cylinder engine. 730d isn’t too ugly if you go for the pre-facelift version before the gopping grille was added. 6-series Gran Coupe? For mile munching only the Volvo of the above will come with active cruise/lane assist which makes a massive difference to the driv...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: Moaning
- Topic: Parking space widths
- Replies: 170
- Views: 4417
Re: Parking space widths
They both need to have the CSL wheels. I think if it was an own it for a week thing I’d choose the 46 as that induction noise is ridiculous. To own one it would be E92 as the extra power and newer body with less rust problems would be a big bonus. Aren’t I lucky that my bank account has removed thes...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Motorway Mile Munchers
- Replies: 87
- Views: 1443
Re: Motorway Mile Munchers
I had a passenger ride in a 3.0TD one of these with a taxi company last year and it was such a great place to be. Wonderful ride, really smooth gearbox and the dash at night was lovely. I don’t know when they were made till though. There is a burgundy one with cream leather I see regularly and it’s ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Test drive report
- Replies: 202
- Views: 4333
Re: Test drive report
With the particular chassis dynamics of a 911 I'm not against ensuring it has the maximum traction available... Even with 295s on the back of mine, across a twisty B-road in Scotland over crests and dips you can feel the rear subtly moving and shimmying across the road surface - I'm not sure I'd wa...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:19 pm
- Forum: Moaning
- Topic: Parking space widths
- Replies: 170
- Views: 4417
Re: Parking space widths
Again yet more proof that the E46 was peak 3 series.
Dave!
Dave!
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Test drive report
- Replies: 202
- Views: 4333
Re: Test drive report
With a massive amount of experience (probably 100 miles between them) the 997 felt far more flat and less playful than the 996.
What about a good 996 Turbo, although the turbo running costs are a step up from a regular Carrera.
Dave!
What about a good 996 Turbo, although the turbo running costs are a step up from a regular Carrera.
Dave!
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:13 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement
- Replies: 994
- Views: 386029
Re: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement
The LFB one I'm coming around to the cyclists POV on this. He's somewhat self-righteous about the situation, however, the LFB vehicle did cross a giveaway line into the path of a more vulnerable road user. I fully acknowledge that the LFB vehicle had trouble seeing the cyclist who was in the blind ...
Re: EV Thread
I think I’d rather eat lentils and fashion a wicker basket for my ladies bike.
Dave!
Dave!
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mouse hunting
- Replies: 24
- Views: 596
Re: Mouse hunting
We used bait and a big bugger of a spring.
Leave the body for a while to deter any brave ones.
Wipe blood over cheeks, roar in the garden in pants with the mouse head as a new hat.
Problem solved.
Dave!
Leave the body for a while to deter any brave ones.
Wipe blood over cheeks, roar in the garden in pants with the mouse head as a new hat.
Problem solved.
Dave!
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:03 pm
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Your fleet running reports
- Replies: 20200
- Views: 2452265
Re: Your fleet running reports
The ML died on the wife when at my parents house.
Lots of faffing as I’m away with work, recovered to a trusted garage and it’s the fuel pump fuse. All working fine now but will need some investigating and most likely a preventative new pump will be going on.
Dave!
Lots of faffing as I’m away with work, recovered to a trusted garage and it’s the fuel pump fuse. All working fine now but will need some investigating and most likely a preventative new pump will be going on.
Dave!
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: Moaning
- Topic: State of the Roads
- Replies: 23
- Views: 477
Re: State of the Roads
I drove back from Oxford to London this morning and there was a council worker with his spray can out marking areas for repair not far from where I live. It was tempting to say to tell him to draw a line across the road where he was stood and another by the roundabout 400m away as the whole road ne...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mouse hunting
- Replies: 24
- Views: 596
Re: Mouse hunting
https://www.yorkshiretrading.com/products/the-big-cheese-ultra-power-mega-sonic-plug-in-twin-speaker?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiMmwBhDmARIsABeQ7xQOa4T8IC1lKrqp3_gUtO1wH7Fzu-geMf-FWIATZ0TUbcbcY82wFFwaAjkMEALw_wcB My cats, ducks and dogs don’t even register I’ve turned it on but I’ve not had a s...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Test drive report
- Replies: 202
- Views: 4333
Re: Test drive report
I didn’t mean new to you, I meant as in such a new car in age.
There is such a big amount to choose from at least.
Dave!
There is such a big amount to choose from at least.
Dave!
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Cars
- Topic: Test drive report
- Replies: 202
- Views: 4333
Re: Test drive report
What’s the need for a new car ?
Tax reasons or just wanting a shiny new thing, I get all of them so I’m not being a dick.
What about a Cantage a few years old, bit of an event, more fun at lower speeds maybe and gorgeous looking.
Dave!
Tax reasons or just wanting a shiny new thing, I get all of them so I’m not being a dick.
What about a Cantage a few years old, bit of an event, more fun at lower speeds maybe and gorgeous looking.
Dave!
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:47 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cholestorol and heart disease.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 775
Re: Cholestorol and heart disease.
It’s horses for courses isn’t it. I’m the opposite, felt much better after cutting out meat. Less lethargic and my digestion’s better. Exactly, my sister survives on salads and fish but I’d need to eat 6 big meals a day to be able to do my job. Plus I put on a huge amount of weight and look puffy. ...