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General Discussion Area / Re: Thanks Jimbob
« on: 01 February 2012, 08:42:18 »
His prompt service will require a good tweak of your nipples you know TB! 
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General Discussion Area / Re: Speeding Fines
« on: 01 February 2012, 08:40:59 »im sorry but who is the victim of the crime of speeding
Householders and pedestrians who have to suffer excessive noise and danger. The outside noise from modern cars is immense compared to old cars.
Whether that noise is generated by tyres, engines, exhausts or wind noise I don't know. What I can say is I am out at 7am every Saturday morning walking along a main road with houses on both sides and a 30mph limit. Some "people" seem to think because it is early it is ok to double that speed, or worse overtake in the wrong places when someone is doing the speed limit.
For every action there is a reaction.
And I suppose you never speed then Mantahatch?
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General Car Chat / Re: MOT fail, but on what?
« on: 30 January 2012, 19:09:58 »
I wanted to pick everything on the list....sulk! Your car's knackered, but loveable. Just like you TB!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whoever thought...
« on: 30 January 2012, 17:48:10 »No complaints with Falkens on the 2.2, 452's on front 917's on the front. Slightly disappointing wear rate of just 30k miles, but other than that, faultless. Father T's got them as well, all good there.
That is on 16" alloys though, not 17"'s always wondered of the size made a difference
I did find their limits though, fine for the 2.2, but I would not consider them for the 3.2
And there in lies my issue! Can't remember what's on the back but I'm on very good terms with my traction control. I also suspect it's a result of going from manual to auto and the resulting heavy footedness as no clutch consideration!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whoever thought...
« on: 30 January 2012, 17:06:58 »You know what, I was going to post that exact picture, if i could have found it again, in one of the guides as to why firmer suspension is required if you like to crack on. Especially in relation to the angle of the inside wheels in realtion to the road. The inside edge is being scrubbed all the way round that corner.
Elite suspension has its place for comfort, but if your average corner speed is high enough to roll the chassis it WILL induce "clown car" handling as the tyre profile rounds off. A flat square profile is needed to keep a car straight IME.
(now add in Falken tyres which are devoid of any straight line stability from new, and we start to see how very badly an Elite omega can handle)
So yes that's not the best pic to advertise your car with, it may "look" fast, but only because of the angle of the chassis. Pmsl
Well done D. Good spot.
Don't get me started on Falken tyres! Suspension becomes irrelevant with them on the car!
Oh and our cars are permanently at that angle with Jimbob in the passenger seat!
I think that merits a ban
Good idea...Banned until she makes it up to me :¬)
Crushed!
Ban over....yay!
I wont ask what you did to get free
Well, now wouldn't that be a tale!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whoever thought...
« on: 30 January 2012, 17:05:32 »You know what, I was going to post that exact picture, if i could have found it again, in one of the guides as to why firmer suspension is required if you like to crack on. Especially in relation to the angle of the inside wheels in realtion to the road. The inside edge is being scrubbed all the way round that corner.
Elite suspension has its place for comfort, but if your average corner speed is high enough to roll the chassis it WILL induce "clown car" handling as the tyre profile rounds off. A flat square profile is needed to keep a car straight IME.
(now add in Falken tyres which are devoid of any straight line stability from new, and we start to see how very badly an Elite omega can handle)
So yes that's not the best pic to advertise your car with, it may "look" fast, but only because of the angle of the chassis. Pmsl
Well done D. Good spot.
Don't get me started on Falken tyres! Suspension becomes irrelevant with them on the car!
Oh and our cars are permanently at that angle with Jimbob in the passenger seat!
Ah yes, I forgot Big Blue had Falken FK452's fitted when you bought it. I would never have had them fitted by choice but when the fronts needed replacing, my mate offered them to me at £35 each fitted and being a tad skint at the time had to swallow a bit of pride.
They may suit a more reserved driving style but not mine.
As needs must when the devil drives, they'll be staying till they are worn out. We've all been there Bob, wasn't a dig at all. 
Cue the comments.....they are perfectly fine if you drive on them appropriately....
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whoever thought...
« on: 30 January 2012, 15:53:39 »You know what, I was going to post that exact picture, if i could have found it again, in one of the guides as to why firmer suspension is required if you like to crack on. Especially in relation to the angle of the inside wheels in realtion to the road. The inside edge is being scrubbed all the way round that corner.
Elite suspension has its place for comfort, but if your average corner speed is high enough to roll the chassis it WILL induce "clown car" handling as the tyre profile rounds off. A flat square profile is needed to keep a car straight IME.
(now add in Falken tyres which are devoid of any straight line stability from new, and we start to see how very badly an Elite omega can handle)
So yes that's not the best pic to advertise your car with, it may "look" fast, but only because of the angle of the chassis. Pmsl
Well done D. Good spot.
Don't get me started on Falken tyres! Suspension becomes irrelevant with them on the car!
Oh and our cars are permanently at that angle with Jimbob in the passenger seat!
I think that merits a ban
Good idea...Banned until she makes it up to me :¬)
Crushed!
Ban over....yay!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whoever thought...
« on: 29 January 2012, 13:32:09 »You know what, I was going to post that exact picture, if i could have found it again, in one of the guides as to why firmer suspension is required if you like to crack on. Especially in relation to the angle of the inside wheels in realtion to the road. The inside edge is being scrubbed all the way round that corner.
Elite suspension has its place for comfort, but if your average corner speed is high enough to roll the chassis it WILL induce "clown car" handling as the tyre profile rounds off. A flat square profile is needed to keep a car straight IME.
(now add in Falken tyres which are devoid of any straight line stability from new, and we start to see how very badly an Elite omega can handle)
So yes that's not the best pic to advertise your car with, it may "look" fast, but only because of the angle of the chassis. Pmsl
Well done D. Good spot.
Don't get me started on Falken tyres! Suspension becomes irrelevant with them on the car!
Oh and our cars are permanently at that angle with Jimbob in the passenger seat!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Good lord! What does she look like...
« on: 23 January 2012, 22:13:44 »
You wanna hear what she says about you lot..... 
You're all being very disrespectful, poor lass is only trying to get laid!
You're all being very disrespectful, poor lass is only trying to get laid!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Ouch
« on: 23 January 2012, 19:56:42 »stopped bleeding now. I'll just sit down and have a quiet evening.
If bloods not gushing and no part of your anatomy is falling off/ has fell off then sympathy is not required!
Get a grip and stop sulking you over grown toddler!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Anyone know anything that stops your dog peeing up plants?
« on: 22 January 2012, 13:58:42 »
Pepper! Dog will sniff before peeing, if doesn't like the smell it'll pee elsewhere!
Also think there are sprays available but don't know what effect they'll have on the plants?
Also think there are sprays available but don't know what effect they'll have on the plants?
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General Car Chat / Re: SOTW on Pistonheads
« on: 22 January 2012, 13:14:37 »
Familiar looking 'Big Blue' estate in that thread!
I agree with Lazydocker, they are outdated tech but question is where to go from here? I've yet to find anything I like. I thought maybe Zafira, but having been in other peoples I hate the ride, 4x4s - also dislike the ride, just don't know! It will have to be a downsize and will be a very sad day when it comes!
I agree with Lazydocker, they are outdated tech but question is where to go from here? I've yet to find anything I like. I thought maybe Zafira, but having been in other peoples I hate the ride, 4x4s - also dislike the ride, just don't know! It will have to be a downsize and will be a very sad day when it comes!
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General Discussion Area / Re: And He calls himself a friend!
« on: 21 January 2012, 16:11:08 »I can't believe this Dazzle... I bet the 2 of you are having a right giggle about it at the moment
Perhaps as you have played this game before, several times, I am off track here and if it is genuine then I feel for youBut I'm sure this is another of your well orchestrated games
I'd come to the same conclusion......terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Happy Birthday
« on: 19 January 2012, 14:35:14 »
Happy Birthday Cem! Have a fab day.
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General Discussion Area / Re: wiff
« on: 16 January 2012, 19:01:02 »I enjoy visiting Morrisons when I'm particularly on form.
Drop a good 'un at one end of an isle then saunter to the other then look back at the results.
Childish but quite amusing for my simple tastes...
What is it with you guys, that is such a disgusting game!