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General Discussion Area / Re: P.K Botha (Warning Highly political content)
« on: 31 October 2006, 22:39:22 »
LB - dont be so evasive, say exactly what you think, man!! 
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General Discussion Area / Re: Learn Chinese in 5 mins
« on: 30 October 2006, 22:47:21 »
Twenty odd years ago, I sailed with Hong Kong Chinese crew on merchant ships. Brilliant blokes, willing workers and all had a wicked sense of humour.
One Bosun had the name (excuse the English typing) of Wun Fuk Ti (no kidding
)
But the chap could see perfectly well!!
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One Bosun had the name (excuse the English typing) of Wun Fuk Ti (no kidding
)But the chap could see perfectly well!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: New Overlord!
« on: 30 October 2006, 19:50:00 »
No more missed posts, either.......
Or excess typing speeds
All must go no faster than AA's posted speed limit
Or excess typing speeds
All must go no faster than AA's posted speed limit
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General Discussion Area / Forum Access/Equipment/Speed/Cash to update?
« on: 30 October 2006, 22:40:27 »
OK
This has been covered a few times before but, given the problems that our resident computer literate Spanner Twirlers (The Boy and N.E One Else) has keeping the site afloat, its perhaps time to raise it once again.
I know and remember in part the reasons for the migration that created this site from its previous incarnation.
We mainly agree with the ethos that info is and should be free.
Further, I have also recently experienced a fair splat of problems, like others, with viewing this site over the past few days and, like others, initially blamed my ISP (BTInternet) and reinstalled software like a token sacrificial Bill Gates programmer, to no avail....
But....
If it means parting with a few sheckels to assist in the funding of hard/software to keep the site going, I would be more than willing to put my hand into my electronic pocket to assist. I cannot provide any computer technical knowledge (already said where my strengths lie) but would willingly pay for the continued entertainment (and educational) value this site provides.
It is appreciated that I will probably be ripped to bits for, yet again, suggesting a membership fee but if thats one way to readily assist then, to me, no problem.
And longer term, could allow us trade Club status in our own right (after the year etc) rather than shell out elsewhere? :-/
Just my tuppence......
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This has been covered a few times before but, given the problems that our resident computer literate Spanner Twirlers (The Boy and N.E One Else) has keeping the site afloat, its perhaps time to raise it once again.
I know and remember in part the reasons for the migration that created this site from its previous incarnation.
We mainly agree with the ethos that info is and should be free.
Further, I have also recently experienced a fair splat of problems, like others, with viewing this site over the past few days and, like others, initially blamed my ISP (BTInternet) and reinstalled software like a token sacrificial Bill Gates programmer, to no avail....
But....
If it means parting with a few sheckels to assist in the funding of hard/software to keep the site going, I would be more than willing to put my hand into my electronic pocket to assist. I cannot provide any computer technical knowledge (already said where my strengths lie) but would willingly pay for the continued entertainment (and educational) value this site provides.
It is appreciated that I will probably be ripped to bits for, yet again, suggesting a membership fee but if thats one way to readily assist then, to me, no problem.
And longer term, could allow us trade Club status in our own right (after the year etc) rather than shell out elsewhere? :-/
Just my tuppence......
B
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General Discussion Area / Re: 3 omegas
« on: 30 October 2006, 23:00:42 »
Good Call, EP!! Better a volunteer than a pressed man, as the saying goes!
Now on the upside of 400 members so, say, 250 requests at 2 each, minimum order of 500? not far of the reasonable?
Now on the upside of 400 members so, say, 250 requests at 2 each, minimum order of 500? not far of the reasonable?
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General Discussion Area / Re: 3 omegas
« on: 30 October 2006, 22:53:30 »
I would shell out for a brace.....
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General Discussion Area / Re: Insurance Quotes after accidents
« on: 30 October 2006, 19:53:04 »
The really scarey thing is that most of them are probably true 
Certainly some of the comments I have heard after accidents could have come from a similar scriptwriter
Certainly some of the comments I have heard after accidents could have come from a similar scriptwriter
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General Discussion Area / Re: That coin tray/draw thing under the light swit
« on: 30 October 2006, 19:46:22 »
I couldn't be ars*d fiddling with the catch and so, in a fit of desperation & frustration, used a couple of bits of black double sided tape (the kind to affix trim bits to the exterior) on the right side of the open box. Theres just enough 'stickieness' to ensure it stays shut without breaking a nail to force it open.
Worked for me anyway....
Worked for me anyway....
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General Discussion Area / Re: Vx trade club
« on: 29 October 2006, 16:48:49 »Quote
........Just noticed exhaust front pipes, and to quote it says 3.2 (police) LH Retail £624 TC £495
Apart from the shocking price, did 3.2 police omegas have a different front pipes setup then??
AFAIK the front pipes on Police spec were heavier guage and (possibly) double skinned, in case the beastie grounded or skelped a kerb or similar. Apart from that, no difference. :-/
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General Discussion Area / Re: Classic Cars
« on: 25 October 2006, 00:15:48 »
Ran a Triumph 2.5 PI for a while - a real hoot, as we are talking only 5 or so years ago.
Really pi**ed off the Golf/XR3/similar hot hatch/converted crowd to be sh*t upon by an old sledge that was being driven to within an inch of its life!!
Bit like a 'Meega, I suppose..... :-?
Really pi**ed off the Golf/XR3/similar hot hatch/converted crowd to be sh*t upon by an old sledge that was being driven to within an inch of its life!!
Bit like a 'Meega, I suppose..... :-?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Well just got home
« on: 24 October 2006, 23:50:27 »
More power to your torque wrench, fella!!
More response here than t'other place!!
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More response here than t'other place!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: suck/squeeze/bang/blow
« on: 24 October 2006, 23:03:36 »
Dunno..... Just found it whilst blaggXXXXX sorry, browsing around.. 
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General Discussion Area / Re: suck/squeeze/bang/blow
« on: 24 October 2006, 21:52:21 »
Sorry peeps, check the link. Its not rude and is completely work friendly, contrary to the heading!!
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General Discussion Area / suck/squeeze/bang/blow
« on: 24 October 2006, 21:32:40 »
Anyone watch the Sky programme 'how its made?
If, like some of my friends, you are whats affectionately known as a 'mechanical idiot' then have a wee keek at this link how its made for how a 4 cylinder fuel injection works.
Pity its not a V6.....
enjoy
If, like some of my friends, you are whats affectionately known as a 'mechanical idiot' then have a wee keek at this link how its made for how a 4 cylinder fuel injection works.
Pity its not a V6.....
enjoy
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General Discussion Area / Re: Car Names
« on: 20 October 2006, 23:16:54 »Quote
mines is called beastie 8-)
errr the MV6 not the wife
Mark - must be a Scots thing, 'cos mine is also called Beastie.....
On the bottom of the number plate, it reads 'beware, the big black beastie'.
Mainly because its bigger than most cars, is black and, being a beastie, can scare the beejesus out of me if I'm not carefull!!
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ps - the wife don't wear no number plates but, on all other counts, could well refer to her as well, but don't tell her I said so......