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General Discussion Area / Chivalry Is Alive In 2021
« on: 07 April 2021, 18:11:02 »
On searching for a frame for a canvas I am painting, I discovered this;
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General Car Chat / Can anyone talk me out of this?
« on: 02 February 2021, 21:03:38 »
Never owned an Audi before, but driven lots and find them really rather bland. This, however, should have a bit of a spark to it.
https://www.hampshiremotorhouse.co.uk/used/cars/audi-s8-s8-fsi-quattro-v10-4-door-10404/
Am I completely mental for even thinking about it?
https://www.hampshiremotorhouse.co.uk/used/cars/audi-s8-s8-fsi-quattro-v10-4-door-10404/
Am I completely mental for even thinking about it?
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General Discussion Area / Ikea ARRRRGGHHH!
« on: 02 January 2021, 20:46:55 »
For a fair few weeks I've been trying to order a BESTÅ cabinet from Ikea. Out Of Stock.
Now, this is a modular thing, so I've broken the individual components down, and entered them individually. Go to Check Out, and despite each and every component being In Stock, I get the Out Of Stock error.
At least I know which part is causing the problem, a small drawer-front which is showing as 'low-stock'.
This is a standard size drawer-front, which many of their cabinets use, so I'm pretty confident it'll either be there when I go to collect the rest of the stuff, or at the very least, will be in-stock at some-point in the near future.
Whatdyareckon?
Any interesting stories of Ikea?
Now, this is a modular thing, so I've broken the individual components down, and entered them individually. Go to Check Out, and despite each and every component being In Stock, I get the Out Of Stock error.
At least I know which part is causing the problem, a small drawer-front which is showing as 'low-stock'.
This is a standard size drawer-front, which many of their cabinets use, so I'm pretty confident it'll either be there when I go to collect the rest of the stuff, or at the very least, will be in-stock at some-point in the near future.
Whatdyareckon?
Any interesting stories of Ikea?
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General Car Chat / Froggy Content (2006 clito)
« on: 19 December 2020, 21:50:43 »
2006 clito 1.6 Petrol Piece Of Shit. (MkIII)
Occasional non-start issue.
Until I see the car and diagnose it properly, I don't know what the problem is.
From the symptoms, it's fuel pump or fuel pump relay related.
The hole under the rear bench is big enough to unplug the electrical connection but not big enough to remove/refit a new pump.
How mental would I have to be to use a 4" grinder to make the hole bigger? I don't have access to a nibbler.
Note: The fuel tank is original and has it's original locking ring, so chance of fumes are zero, there appears (from photo's online) to be a decent gap between steel and plastic tank.
I cant find anything online about people doing this modification with the tank in situ...... is that telling me what I need to know?
Occasional non-start issue.
Until I see the car and diagnose it properly, I don't know what the problem is.
From the symptoms, it's fuel pump or fuel pump relay related.
The hole under the rear bench is big enough to unplug the electrical connection but not big enough to remove/refit a new pump.
How mental would I have to be to use a 4" grinder to make the hole bigger? I don't have access to a nibbler.
Note: The fuel tank is original and has it's original locking ring, so chance of fumes are zero, there appears (from photo's online) to be a decent gap between steel and plastic tank.
I cant find anything online about people doing this modification with the tank in situ...... is that telling me what I need to know?
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General Discussion Area / I'd have done the same!
« on: 17 December 2020, 23:38:50 »
A driver who chased two thieves on a motorbike stolen from his house has been jailed for 10 years for killing one of them.
Click to Sky News Site
The law is an ass!
Click to Sky News Site
The law is an ass!
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General Car Chat / Brake Disc & Pad P/N Request
« on: 18 September 2020, 19:25:03 »
Please.
314mm Discs and Pads (FRONT) (Vauxhall Fitment for Vec C 3.2 and Signum 2.8, Saab 9-3 2.8 )
I've just got a great deal on a pair of callipers for my DE 9-5. They are direct fit, but I will need the slightly larger discs and corresponding pads.
My local Saab parts supplier wants £147+VAT per Disc and £78+VAT for Pads.
Wondered if anyone has any links for Vauxhall product or any suggestions as a better alternative? I don't mind spending serious money if it's beneficial.
Not really interested in Track style products, more fast road use.
Many Thanks.
314mm Discs and Pads (FRONT) (Vauxhall Fitment for Vec C 3.2 and Signum 2.8, Saab 9-3 2.8 )
I've just got a great deal on a pair of callipers for my DE 9-5. They are direct fit, but I will need the slightly larger discs and corresponding pads.
My local Saab parts supplier wants £147+VAT per Disc and £78+VAT for Pads.
Wondered if anyone has any links for Vauxhall product or any suggestions as a better alternative? I don't mind spending serious money if it's beneficial.
Not really interested in Track style products, more fast road use.
Many Thanks.
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General Discussion Area / 437MPH Ford Focus
« on: 10 July 2020, 06:25:05 »
Apologies for the terribly written article. (and on my phone so can’t be arsed to truncate the URL)
https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-focus-speeding-437-mph-faulty-speed-camera-italy-offanga-2020-7?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sf-bi-main&utm_source=facebook.com&r=US&IR=T
If that was me, I’d have accepted the penalty. Proper bragging rights!
https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-focus-speeding-437-mph-faulty-speed-camera-italy-offanga-2020-7?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sf-bi-main&utm_source=facebook.com&r=US&IR=T
If that was me, I’d have accepted the penalty. Proper bragging rights!
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General Discussion Area / Your Next Holiday Abroad
« on: 01 July 2020, 22:32:35 »
So far I've had two holdays cancelled this year (still waiting on refunds, thanks easyJet )
I've got flights booked for Oct 28th to Fuerteventura, as I hope by then the 'new normal' will be well-seasoned.
Just wondering if anyone has any future plans for a Holiday abroad? When and where do you plan to go? Are you worried bout it? Do you think you will actually travel?
)I've got flights booked for Oct 28th to Fuerteventura, as I hope by then the 'new normal' will be well-seasoned.
Just wondering if anyone has any future plans for a Holiday abroad? When and where do you plan to go? Are you worried bout it? Do you think you will actually travel?
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General Discussion Area / Smoke Detectors
« on: 07 June 2020, 04:53:05 »
I've become increasingly annoyed with my current smoke detectors.
I live in a two bedroom apartment, circa 2008 build.
I have two, one mounted in the kitchen, and one in the hallway They are mains powered and are linked.
Currently, they have a baseplate wired as such;
N IC L
| || |
I would like to replace them both, as they are not only old, but not really fit for purpose.
Ideally, the Kitchen one would be replaced with a Heat Alarm, and a more conventional Smoke Alarm in the hallway.
Any advice on this please?
I live in a two bedroom apartment, circa 2008 build.
I have two, one mounted in the kitchen, and one in the hallway They are mains powered and are linked.
Currently, they have a baseplate wired as such;
N IC L
| || |
I would like to replace them both, as they are not only old, but not really fit for purpose.
Ideally, the Kitchen one would be replaced with a Heat Alarm, and a more conventional Smoke Alarm in the hallway.
Any advice on this please?
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General Discussion Area / Worx Hydroshot (Or Other)
« on: 05 May 2020, 17:03:56 »
Afternoon All.
I'm looking to buy something like the Worx Hydroshot, as I don't have access to an outside tap where I live. Installing a tap is also not a possibility. It'll be fed by a 25Gallon drum which is kept in my van and topped up whenever I'm near a suitable tap.
It will solely be used to wash the cars/vans, and probably only two cars at a time, so it doesn't need to be Karcher K7 power. There is no intention of using it to clean patio's etc.
I have a massive compliment of Makita tools, and would more than likely use a battery adaptor to run it. I've got somewhere in the region of 15x5ah, 10x4ah and more than I can count of 3ah Makita batteries.
So what I want to know is, are they good enough to wash a car? Is it something I'll get enjoyment out of (I enjoy washing cars) or will it frustrate me and make me return to the local £15 a week car wash people?
Many Thanks.
I'm looking to buy something like the Worx Hydroshot, as I don't have access to an outside tap where I live. Installing a tap is also not a possibility. It'll be fed by a 25Gallon drum which is kept in my van and topped up whenever I'm near a suitable tap.
It will solely be used to wash the cars/vans, and probably only two cars at a time, so it doesn't need to be Karcher K7 power. There is no intention of using it to clean patio's etc.
I have a massive compliment of Makita tools, and would more than likely use a battery adaptor to run it. I've got somewhere in the region of 15x5ah, 10x4ah and more than I can count of 3ah Makita batteries.
So what I want to know is, are they good enough to wash a car? Is it something I'll get enjoyment out of (I enjoy washing cars) or will it frustrate me and make me return to the local £15 a week car wash people?
Many Thanks.
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General Car Chat / DVLA Get On My Tits!
« on: 31 August 2018, 19:27:11 »
Why is nothing simple?
Bought a new (second hand) car on the 23rd August, didn't want to pay £50odd quid just for a few days RFL, so parked the car up on private property with the intention of Taxing the vehicle tomorrow.
Just went to the DVLA website, and the 12digit Doc. Ref. No. on the V5C/2 is invalid. I know the previous owner, so there is no funny business going on, but I suspect it's because they have processed the 'new keeper' details and the V5 is now in the post to me.
Will I have to wait for this document to come through, or can I tax the car at a Post Office? I've got a wedding to go to tomorrow and was hoping to use the new(er) car to go in.
TIA
Bought a new (second hand) car on the 23rd August, didn't want to pay £50odd quid just for a few days RFL, so parked the car up on private property with the intention of Taxing the vehicle tomorrow.
Just went to the DVLA website, and the 12digit Doc. Ref. No. on the V5C/2 is invalid. I know the previous owner, so there is no funny business going on, but I suspect it's because they have processed the 'new keeper' details and the V5 is now in the post to me.
Will I have to wait for this document to come through, or can I tax the car at a Post Office? I've got a wedding to go to tomorrow and was hoping to use the new(er) car to go in.
TIA
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General Discussion Area / Parking on Pavements
« on: 12 April 2018, 02:14:56 »
I can't believe this.... I know it's being marketed by a wanky firm flogging bicycle insurance... but;
https://www.eta.co.uk/2018/01/10/catclaw-tackles-illegal-and-dangerous-pavement-parking-by-bursting-car-tyre/
Thoughts please?
https://www.eta.co.uk/2018/01/10/catclaw-tackles-illegal-and-dangerous-pavement-parking-by-bursting-car-tyre/
Thoughts please?
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General Car Chat / Battery Kill Switch (Not Omega Related)
« on: 06 April 2018, 00:45:34 »
Hi Guys, long time no post, long time no see.
Due to certain circumstances, I can no longer park my VW T4 near a source of Watts. I've got a Solar Panel, which does a good job of keeping the battery topped up, but I'm thinking of installing a Switch to disconnect the battery.
The switch will not be for anti-theft measures, more-so to ensure there are no battery drains (Radio etc). I appreciate I'll have to re-program the station presets, but that is no big deal as the van is likely to be going nowhere (far) for the following 12months. I will continuosly have to move the Van by a few feet or so to allow access.... Hence why I cannot simply remove the battery and shove it in the Garage with a conditioner attached.
SO...... Who here has experience with Kill Switches?
* It would be nice if mounted on/below dash (save opening the bonnet)
* What sort of current does a 1999 2.5TDi Transporter pull on start-up?
* I'm always overkill, so what gauge cable should I be using?
* Why do the 'Muricans insist on putting the Kill Switch on the +ve side of the battery (what's the pro's and con's).
Many thanks for your assistance.
Due to certain circumstances, I can no longer park my VW T4 near a source of Watts. I've got a Solar Panel, which does a good job of keeping the battery topped up, but I'm thinking of installing a Switch to disconnect the battery.
The switch will not be for anti-theft measures, more-so to ensure there are no battery drains (Radio etc). I appreciate I'll have to re-program the station presets, but that is no big deal as the van is likely to be going nowhere (far) for the following 12months. I will continuosly have to move the Van by a few feet or so to allow access.... Hence why I cannot simply remove the battery and shove it in the Garage with a conditioner attached.
SO...... Who here has experience with Kill Switches?
* It would be nice if mounted on/below dash (save opening the bonnet)
* What sort of current does a 1999 2.5TDi Transporter pull on start-up?
* I'm always overkill, so what gauge cable should I be using?
* Why do the 'Muricans insist on putting the Kill Switch on the +ve side of the battery (what's the pro's and con's).
Many thanks for your assistance.
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General Discussion Area / Sky are twits!
« on: 14 May 2017, 18:23:54 »
........And by twits, I'd love to type a workd I really mean!
Ordered Sky Q (2TB box, Mini Box the for Love Room) all set, lovely deal with free installation, 33%off. Cushty.
Get a txt message from the 'Installation Team' the night before telling me installation time has changed from morning to afternoon........ no good for me. He calls me saying he lives 100miles away and cannot possibly be there in the morning. Fine, cancel the installation for that day.
Fast forward a week - I've heard nothing from Sky, and (being a busy boy) i've not had chance to call them either.
Call them up and hear that my install has been CANCELLED.... the deal I struck is no longer valid and thats the end of it, Sir!
Fine, Fork Off..... online check and quite frankly, I like Sky TV (even if thir customer service is ball-bags).
Call again to arrange a new dea, 25% off but £20 installation charge. Fine, I'll swallow the monthly increase but there is no way I'm paying a penny for installation........ Cue "I'll get my manager to call you right back".
Longest story in the world shorter;
Installation fee has been waived, but they have to wait 72hrs before then can tell me when I can have it installed.
WHAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS HAVE I GOT TO DO?
Ordered Sky Q (2TB box, Mini Box the for Love Room) all set, lovely deal with free installation, 33%off. Cushty.
Get a txt message from the 'Installation Team' the night before telling me installation time has changed from morning to afternoon........ no good for me. He calls me saying he lives 100miles away and cannot possibly be there in the morning. Fine, cancel the installation for that day.
Fast forward a week - I've heard nothing from Sky, and (being a busy boy) i've not had chance to call them either.
Call them up and hear that my install has been CANCELLED.... the deal I struck is no longer valid and thats the end of it, Sir!
Fine, Fork Off..... online check and quite frankly, I like Sky TV (even if thir customer service is ball-bags).
Call again to arrange a new dea, 25% off but £20 installation charge. Fine, I'll swallow the monthly increase but there is no way I'm paying a penny for installation........ Cue "I'll get my manager to call you right back".
Longest story in the world shorter;
Installation fee has been waived, but they have to wait 72hrs before then can tell me when I can have it installed.
WHAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS HAVE I GOT TO DO?
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General Car Chat / One Way Car Hire (UK)
« on: 16 April 2016, 00:55:27 »
I'm due to start a new job next month. (5th May)
The offices are in Portsmouth and I am in Bristol. The company would like me to get a train to Portsmouth where I'll be met by a colleague who'll take me to the office where I'll pick up my new van.
I bloody hate trains, or any public transport for that matter, so I've asked if I can get one-way car hire instead. I've been told that is fine if it's not cost prohibitive.
I do not want a stupid little car to drive there (yes, I know it's only a couple of hours), so Astra/Focus and above only.
So, who's best to use? Enterprise are coming in at around £70 for a pick-up in Bristol and drop-off in Portsmouth. I'll be picked up from the Rent-A-Car office.
A train ticket is near £70 anyway.
Obviously, this will only be a 1 day (or a few hours) hire, and I'd be happy to fund the fuel if necessary (saves sitting on a stinking train)!
TIA!
The offices are in Portsmouth and I am in Bristol. The company would like me to get a train to Portsmouth where I'll be met by a colleague who'll take me to the office where I'll pick up my new van.
I bloody hate trains, or any public transport for that matter, so I've asked if I can get one-way car hire instead. I've been told that is fine if it's not cost prohibitive.
I do not want a stupid little car to drive there (yes, I know it's only a couple of hours), so Astra/Focus and above only.
So, who's best to use? Enterprise are coming in at around £70 for a pick-up in Bristol and drop-off in Portsmouth. I'll be picked up from the Rent-A-Car office.
A train ticket is near £70 anyway.
Obviously, this will only be a 1 day (or a few hours) hire, and I'd be happy to fund the fuel if necessary (saves sitting on a stinking train)!
TIA!