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General Discussion Area / Re: Stopping

« on: 02 June 2007, 23:14:34 »

I have to admit i heel and toe it down the gears on the approach to roundabouts in the Westfield, but only because it makes a nice sound when I blip the throttle!

On the whole I'm in favour of using the brakes and then selecting an appropriate gear when I know I'm moving off. However, it's worth bearing in mind that if you change down as necessary to keep the engine revs above 1500 or so on the overrun when slowing down, you'll keep the injection system in overrun cut fuel and you will save a little fuel.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Stopping

« on: 02 June 2007, 21:17:37 »

but autos don't do this

A mate of mine changes down through the gears on his autobox when approaching junctions . Then he pulls away and rags the @rse off the engine for a while before realising that the reason it's not changing up is that he had it in "1" by the time he stopped.

Don't know why he didn't just buy a manual.

Kevin

34878

General Discussion Area / Re: KIDS errrrrrr

« on: 04 June 2007, 10:16:01 »

I think there's some US to english babelfish device built into the forum  

Bring back the cane and the borstals, I say. As Pete said, it never did us any harm.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: KIDS errrrrrr

« on: 03 June 2007, 17:51:42 »

We're in for an interesting time when these litle sods grow up. No respect for anyone or anything. If I'd done that when I was a kid I'd be sh1tting myself about getting a clip round the ear, and another when my dad got home from work. I certainly would have known better than to be anything other than extremely polite and appologetic.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Tyre life expentency

« on: 02 June 2007, 19:49:24 »

I've been through quite a few sets of Avons in the past (but not on an Omega) and they seem to be a good compromise. Reasonable grip and good lifetime. I think you'd have to be going some to kill a set in 7,000 miles

Was checking my tyres today and the Dunlop Sp2000 235/45/17s that I put on the front 7,000 miles ago are down to at least 6 mm all over. Tyres are about 8mm when new so there's a reasonable amount of life left in them yet  

I know a few of the budget brands are good tyres but when they reel off the names of the tyres at the counter I can never remember what I've heard about them.. so I go for a brand I have heard of. Must do my research next time.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Rover 620 Ti Opinions and reviews

« on: 25 May 2007, 12:13:00 »

No expense has been spared in maintaining this vehicle to the highest standard.  The engine and turbocharger were replaced less than 18K miles ago.

So properly maintained and the engine went pop at 72k! That concurs with my mate's experiences with a 220 Turbo coupe. Went like the clappers when it worked but it burnt out exhaust valves, blew head gaskets and all sorts. I think that engine meeded a bit more development before the blower was bolted on. I remember reading a review of one of these when they were new. It ended with a loud bang and bits of big end being found on the scuttle.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: AVOID NATIONAL TYRES LIKE THE PLAGUE!

« on: 02 June 2007, 18:15:25 »

It's always worth taking half an hour to vent your frustration in writing and send it to their head office. Got me a cheque out of Kwik Fit.

I'd also be taking it to a local (to you) branch and have them set the tracking properly and replace the valve.

My wife has had this at Kwik Fit before. She took her MX-5 there for a puncture repair and they arsed around with the tracking, steering wheel about 30 degrees off straight when car running straight. I went berzerk because I'd just spent 80 quid on a proper geometry setup and it has handling really sweetly beforehand   Why can't people do the job they've been asked to do? Especially when they're barely competent to do that let alone anything else?

I went back and had to show the guy how to brace the wheel straight before doing the tracking. He was adamant that it wouldn't make any difference  

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Its Started Already

« on: 03 June 2007, 10:00:02 »

More importantly, make sure that they can get warm and dry if their hair does get wet or you're going home in the middle of the night.

He. He. Just take them to Le Mans in a Westfield for their first camping trip. Oh, and make sure the tent isn't very waterproof.

So, that's Car - wet.

Tent - wet.

Outside - wet.

SWMBO -  

She's really looking forward to coming camping in the Omega next weekend.

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Come on then TB where have you been?

« on: 02 June 2007, 23:31:00 »

Must have been somewhere completely devoid of internet connectivity...

Kazakhstan?

Kevin

34885

General Discussion Area / Re: Picking up stuff - couriers ect

« on: 02 June 2007, 22:35:47 »

Unless youve a huge lpg tank in there......easy peasy id have thought

No problem then. Was just wondering if we're talking Seagull or Volvo Penta, that's all!

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Picking up stuff - couriers ect

« on: 02 June 2007, 21:20:12 »

Watching one in Hampshire currently!

Whereabouts? Maybe I, or another lister nearby, could help?

Will it fit in the boot of an Omega?

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: coffee table gadgetry

« on: 02 June 2007, 18:21:54 »

and chances are, by the time i'm 30, these things will cost about £39.99 and be available at every furniture shop!!

... And they will be the bain of everyone's lives. Ahhh! 'kin coffee table's crashed again!   Why did we ever do away with that nest of 3 pine ones from Ikea?

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: coffee table gadgetry

« on: 02 June 2007, 09:44:36 »

Nice. Wiell, they will be when someone figures out how to install Linux on them

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Project Cars - FAO Tunnie?

« on: 02 June 2007, 23:36:00 »

Its a shame cause i know of a  HGF on a 2001 Freelander which maybe up for sale, big bucks in that.

If you find a way of selling Freelanders, promise to put ClarCE out of his misery and let him in on the secret

Kevin

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General Discussion Area / Re: Cooker types

« on: 02 June 2007, 19:56:45 »

Fitted a gas hob with 5 burners in the last place. It had a great big "wok ring" in the middle. Fantastic for stir frys.

I just went for budget stuff from MFI as far as the appliances went, and it was OK. depends how much use they're going to get above all. There are only 2 of us so it's not like they get a lot of stick. An oven is only a metal box with an element in whoever makes it and they're easy enough to fix if an element / thermostat goes.

Kevin