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Title: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 October 2022, 13:19:44
Demonstrating her usual charm and humility she threw it on the bed and said....." there you go shithead, don't say I never buy you anything. You can use this on your new car if they ever get around to building it.

I like gadgets and have already used it on my classic and much sought after Vauxhall. Apparently it is extremely accurate.



https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box (https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 13:53:10
Demonstrating her usual charm and humility she threw it on the bed and said....." there you go shithead, don't say I never buy you anything. You can use this on your new car if they ever get around to building it.

I like gadgets and have already used it on my classic and much sought after Vauxhall. Apparently it is extremely accurate.



https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box (https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box)

I always think it's so cute when couples have pet names for each other.  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: amba on 22 October 2022, 13:30:23
She obviously Loves You then  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 14:22:05
She obviously Loves You then  ;D

I wouldn't go that far. :D ;)

 She often calls me a bastard.....usually when throwing something large and heavy.

I'm just her kind of bastard. :)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2022, 16:02:33
Ahh that’s funny one of my grandson has been trying to get me to buy one all morning🤣
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: ronnyd on 23 October 2022, 16:39:50
I notice that in all the replies, none have said what they think of the actual device, and whether it's worth 140 quid. Anyone on here used one?
Still, just a good opportunity to take the piss out of the impoverished Lincolnshire landover.  ;)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 16:45:53
I notice that in all the replies, none have said what they think of the actual device, and whether it's worth 140 quid. Anyone on here used one?
Still, just a good opportunity to take the piss out of the impoverished Lincolnshire landover.  ;)

Most are too infirm to take rapid acceleration figures.  Quick acceleration could see one or two on here into the next world. >:D 8)

Worth £139? Twenty years ago such technology would have cost literally thousands.

The world moves on and computing power becomes ever cheaper. What was that about Apollo 11 having less computing power than your average phone. Not sure how true that is.





Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2022, 17:03:46
I'm just her kind of bastard. :)
Die Hard 2? Though obviously bastard should read arsehole...
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 17:09:04
I'm just her kind of bastard. :)
Die Hard 2? Though obviously bastard should read arsehole...

I thought it was Yippee-Ki-Yay motherfuc*ker. >:D

Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2022, 17:09:45
Seems to be a very good piece of kit but my grandson hasn’t quite convinced me yet🤣
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 17:12:27
Seems to be a very good piece of kit but my grandson hasn’t quite convinced me yet🤣

It's used a lot by those who go to Santa Pod to demonstrate how their times compare with the official track timing. Your Evo is probably an 11 second car......when running. ::)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 17:25:56
https://youtu.be/ZuNDE8LIfzI (https://youtu.be/ZuNDE8LIfzI)


Here you go, Rae.

This type of acceleration would physically hurt and possibly cause the driver to blackout. :y
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2022, 17:34:51
I'm just her kind of bastard. :)
Die Hard 2? Though obviously bastard should read arsehole...

I thought it was Yippee-Ki-Yay motherfuc*ker. >:D
That's what the bald geezer in the blood soaked string vest always says, not what Major Grant says to McClane "No, you're right, I'm just your kind of arsehole"

Guess who has to sit through those films every Christmas ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2022, 17:49:55
Seems to be a very good piece of kit but my grandson hasn’t quite convinced me yet🤣

It's used a lot by those who go to Santa Pod to demonstrate how their times compare with the official track timing. Your Evo is probably an 11 second car......when running. ::)
                Yes mid 11s and it’s surprisingly reliable 👍😎
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2022, 17:53:38
Although this bloke could make Sammy Millers Vanishing point look slow😂🤣

https://youtu.be/HV4JzoeaWTQ
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 18:26:50
Although this bloke could make Sammy Millers Vanishing point look slow😂🤣

https://youtu.be/HV4JzoeaWTQ

Balls of steel in the fifties when health and safety was for nancy boys and vegans.

Stopping from 632 MPH in 1 second is going to hurt.

Made of 'the right stuff'.. :y
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 18:28:40
I'm just her kind of bastard. :)
Die Hard 2? Though obviously bastard should read arsehole...

I thought it was Yippee-Ki-Yay motherfuc*ker. >:D
That's what the bald geezer in the blood soaked string vest always says, not what Major Grant says to McClane "No, you're right, I'm just your kind of arsehole"

Guess who has to sit through those films every Christmas ;D


Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 October 2022, 18:48:29
How does the mighty Signum fare down your private drag track M'Lud?  ???

Or is it more suited to your weekly pootle to Waitrose?  :)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 October 2022, 19:50:43
How does the mighty Signum fare down your private drag track M'Lud?  ???

Or is it more suited to your weekly pootle to Waitrose?  :)

14.9 second quarter.

Sixties supercar quick.

The old girl can lift up her skirts when she has to. ;)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2022, 20:18:19
Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Its some memory problem, though not dementia.

The last few he made for Netflix were utter shite ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 October 2022, 21:24:11
How does the mighty Signum fare down your private drag track M'Lud?  ???

Or is it more suited to your weekly pootle to Waitrose?  :)

14.9 second quarter.

Sixties supercar quick.

The old girl can lift up her skirts when she has to. ;)

I'm sure my Mondeo with it's Transit engine could beat that.  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2022, 21:55:09
Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Its some memory problem, though not dementia.

The last few he made for Netflix were utter shite ;D
A couple were OK, but not that one where he plays a corrupt sheriff ripping of pension funds and looked like it was filmed on an iPhone 4...that was so poorly composed that it was actually unwatchable.
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2022, 08:32:18
Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Its some memory problem, though not dementia.

The last few he made for Netflix were utter shite ;D
A couple were OK, but not that one where he plays a corrupt sheriff ripping of pension funds and looked like it was filmed on an iPhone 4...that was so poorly composed that it was actually unwatchable.
I have an immediate dislike for shit thats filmed with that shakey camera technique, thats become all the rage since Blair Witch.  I rarely make it past the 2nd scene.
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: ronnyd on 24 October 2022, 12:34:18
Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Its some memory problem, though not dementia.

The last few he made for Netflix were utter shite ;D
A couple were OK, but not that one where he plays a corrupt sheriff ripping of pension funds and looked like it was filmed on an iPhone 4...that was so poorly composed that it was actually unwatchable.
I have an immediate dislike for shit thats filmed with that shakey camera technique, thats become all the rage since Blair Witch.  I rarely make it past the 2nd scene.
Yes, does tend to make older folk go dizzy,  :) I should know.  :D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2022, 12:37:05
Now more films for Bruce, I hear. Dementia or something similar? :-\
Its some memory problem, though not dementia.

The last few he made for Netflix were utter shite ;D
A couple were OK, but not that one where he plays a corrupt sheriff ripping of pension funds and looked like it was filmed on an iPhone 4...that was so poorly composed that it was actually unwatchable.
I have an immediate dislike for shit thats filmed with that shakey camera technique, thats become all the rage since Blair Witch.  I rarely make it past the 2nd scene.
It would have been passable if they had turned off the auto focus and used a gimble, but you could almost hear the camera operator reading the direction out loud and then ignoring it.
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2022, 11:46:16
………….
I like gadgets and have already used it on my classic and much sought after Vauxhall. Apparently it is extremely accurate.

https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box (https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box)

I also like gadgets and I appreciate that you are still of a young enough age to be interested in 0-60mph stats, but at my age I’m more interested in gadgets that tell me if I’m still breathing and where the nearest toilet is.  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 11:50:09
and where the nearest toilet is.  ;D
I only suffer that if I've succumbed to a KFC at Oxford services, and then Junction 9 is congested...


As to the speed gizmo Lord Opti has, I thought the local constabulary regularly showed you you performance on their calibrated gear :P
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 October 2022, 11:53:23
If they catch you😂⚡️
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: ronnyd on 30 October 2022, 11:56:33
………….
I like gadgets and have already used it on my classic and much sought after Vauxhall. Apparently it is extremely accurate.

https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box (https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box)

I also like gadgets and I appreciate that you are still of a young enough age to be interested in 0-60mph stats, but at my age I’m more interested in gadgets that tell if I’m still breathing and where the nearest toilet is. e i ;D
Seconded.  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 12:02:06
If they catch you😂⚡️
As I understand it, YZ250 is on first name terms with the local jam sandwich drivers....
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2022, 12:05:39
and where the nearest toilet is.  ;D
I only suffer that if I've succumbed to a KFC at Oxford services, and then Junction 9 is congested...


As to the speed gizmo Lord Opti has, I thought the local constabulary regularly showed you you performance on their calibrated gear :P

Don’t want to tempt fate but I’ve had a good run of luck with the local constabulary recently, but then I haven’t driven since March so maybe that’s relative.  ;D (And before anyone asks, no I wasn’t banned  ;D )
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 October 2022, 12:08:19
………….
I like gadgets and have already used it on my classic and much sought after Vauxhall. Apparently it is extremely accurate.

https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box (https://dragymotorsports.co.uk/products/dragy-gps-performance-box)

I also like gadgets and I appreciate that you are still of a young enough age to be interested in 0-60mph stats, but at my age I’m more interested in gadgets that tell me if I’m still breathing and where the nearest toilet is.  ;D


I read this and immediately thought.....Mr Godfrey. ;) :D

Surely we have to hope for a more optimistic future than that. ;D

If dribbling into a brown cardigan while looking aimlessly out of a window,  I think why bother. 8)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 12:15:22
If they catch you😂⚡️
As I understand it, YZ250 is on first name terms with the local jam sandwich drivers....
I believe that he is a reformed character now.*

*His words...
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2022, 12:41:44
If they catch you😂⚡️
As I understand it, YZ250 is on first name terms with the local jam sandwich drivers....
I believe that he is a reformed character now.*

*His words...

It's true Al, I am a reformed character, unlike that TB chap that just pretends to be reformed.  ;D
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:31:28
but then I haven’t driven since March so maybe that’s relative.  ;D (And before anyone asks, no I wasn’t banned  ;D )
Well, certainly not by the constabulary!
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:34:29
If they catch you😂⚡️
As I understand it, YZ250 is on first name terms with the local jam sandwich drivers....
I believe that he is a reformed character now.*

*His words...

It's true Al, I am a reformed character, unlike that TB chap that just pretends to be reformed.  ;D
No, YZ, you're a slow learner, hence multiple patronisation courses.

I'm a fast learner, and realise how reckless my driving was, and how speed kills, and how I kill polar bears.  And all after just one, great value, informative, worthwhile, excellent speed awareness course....
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2022, 21:47:40

I'm a fast learner, and realise how reckless my driving was, and how speed kills, and how I kill polar bears.  And all after just one, great value, informative, worthwhile, excellent speed awareness course....

I bet you even forgot to leave rubber in the car park afterwards too...?  ::)
Title: Re: Mrs Opti bought me this.
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2022, 16:33:20

I'm a fast learner, and realise how reckless my driving was, and how speed kills, and how I kill polar bears.  And all after just one, great value, informative, worthwhile, excellent speed awareness course....

I bet you even forgot to leave rubber in the car park afterwards too...?  ::)
Thanks not my fault, I drive a turbo diesel, so power delivery goes something like...

Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
600Nm

Apparently the car may have a option where the throttle isn't an on/off switch, but some complexities are beyond my simple mind...