mickbrown Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Rudy said: What for smuggling? Trafficking? Maybe the return of booze cruises after Brexit? You might be too young to remember them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Not in Crawley said: I've had a white car, a green one, one that was black, silver and a nice red one as well. Lights, wheels and loads of other stuff on them all. Highly recommend if you need to go somewhere that you currently are not. I saw a play once Stage full of desperate, sweaty actors forgetting their lines and full of rage because they’d failed several auditions for bit parts in Casualty. The play itself was some achingly contemporary twist on a Sheridan “comedy” - an eye rolling pastiche full of cliches and poorly crafted and witless observations of the human condition. You'd have loved it, I thought it was no better than watching 3 episodes of Crossroads back-to-back. Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Spider said: I saw a play once Stage full of desperate, sweaty actors forgetting their lines and full of rage because they’d failed several auditions for bit parts in Casualty. The play itself was some achingly contemporary twist on a Sheridan “comedy” - an eye rolling pastiche full of cliches and poorly crafted and witless observations of the human condition. You'd have loved it, I thought it was no better than watching 3 episodes of Crossroads back-to-back. Each to their own. Doubt it, I try to avoid watching much theatre if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: Best car - current Merc GLC - ticks every box that I need ticking Favourite car - Orion 1.6i Ghia - respectable XR3i. Although my first ever car was a B Reg (1985?) Astra 1.6L company car. I loved that car as it was my first and it cost me nowt other than a low amount of tax Worst car - BMW Alpina D3 Biturbo - undriveable in the wet as mentioned on another thread Funniest car - my brother’s Lada Riva. Went to Anfield in it one night to watch Wigan vs Brisbane Broncos. It was like Del Boy’s Robin Reliant with smoke belching out the exhaust. Fucking thing nailed 80mph backed down the M62 though I got Mrs Jules a GLC this year; she loves it, can’t fault it at all I’m going full leccy soon. No brainer to run through the biz. My Vauxhall Nova 1.2L with a fucked petrol gauge will take some beating though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Favourite car was a bright red Ford Escort RS Turbo, wish I'd kept it now, they're going for silly money. Best car I've had was a BMW 325i (E46 model) had the car for 7 years, absolutely faultless car, had tears in my eyes when I part exchanged it, only got 1K for it too. Edited November 23, 2020 by Blondi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 50 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: Favourite car - Orion 1.6i Ghia - respectable XR3i. Although my first ever car was a B Reg (1985?) Astra 1.6L company car. I loved that car as it was my first and it cost me nowt other than a low amount of tax Massive edit: Forget the Orion. That Astra had a fucked HT lead but got me and my mate to Wrexham and back on 3 cylinders at 40 mph for THAT game so has to be my favourite car. It also got booted and dented by Barnsley fans when we lost that FA Cup game at Oakwell mid to late 80’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted November 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Blondi said: Favourite car was a bright red Ford Escort RS Turbo, wish I'd kept it now, they're going for silly money. Best car I've had was a BMW 325i had the car for 7 years, absolutely faultless car, had tears in my eyes when I part exchanged it, only got 1K for it too. 325i had a peach of an engine. I too did a PX for a crap new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, Winchester White said: 325i had a peach of an engine. I too did a PX for a crap new car. I part exchanged my 325i for a BMW 545i what a mistake! The 545 wasn't a patch on the 325 and was glad to get rid after about 12 months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Winchester White said: 325i had a peach of an engine. I too did a PX for a crap new car. I had a 325i also many moons back. Lovely car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted November 23, 2020 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, mickbrown said: Maybe the return of booze cruises after Brexit? You might be too young to remember them Ahhh I’m with you, IAMIN 5 minutes ago, Blondi said: Favourite car was a bright red Ford Escort RS Turbo, wish I'd kept it now, they're going for silly money. Best car I've had was a BMW 325i (E46 model) had the car for 7 years, absolutely faultless car, had tears in my eyes when I part exchanged it, only got 1K for it too. Sold My RS focus this year, actually made a profit and it was best part of 10 year old, the market for them is incredible, they have meets and fairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My Aunty picked us up in this little beauty when I was stuck in the Midlands in 1970. http://www.fisherrestoration.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tr6-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) http://www.fisherrestoration.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tr6-2.jpg Pic not allowed. Edited November 23, 2020 by leigh white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted November 25, 2020 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2020 “With a fella because he’s rich but ugly starter pack” Bubble jacket Gym pants stupid lips RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Fuck me they're everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted November 25, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, Rudy said: “With a fella because he’s rich but ugly starter pack” Bubble jacket Gym pants stupid lips RANGE ROVER EVOQUE Fuck me they're everywhere French bulldog, grey carpet, plush sofa white furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted November 26, 2020 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2020 My grandad worked since he was 16 and all he said he wanted to do all his life was own a Jaguar He bought an S-Type, it a beaut, and is comfier than the womb inside it, due to his health he can’t drive it and he’s s having to sell it, he’s gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 21 hours ago, only1swanny said: French bulldog, grey carpet, plush sofa white furniture Mirrored sideboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted January 19, 2021 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2021 My mam has just got a new Mercedes ECQ, so I was looking at the spec 40 mins to charge then stumbled across this article Car batteries fully charged in 5 minutes The technology for Electric cars is going to be incredible in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 39 minutes ago, Rudy said: My mam has just got a new Mercedes ECQ, so I was looking at the spec 40 mins to charge then stumbled across this article Car batteries fully charged in 5 minutes The technology for Electric cars is going to be incredible in a few years You'll have to rename the thread leccy-heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 19, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Rudy said: My mam has just got a new Mercedes ECQ, so I was looking at the spec 40 mins to charge then stumbled across this article Car batteries fully charged in 5 minutes The technology for Electric cars is going to be incredible in a few years Really good that. Think Escobarp once mentioned that fast charging can limit battery life, but this sounds promising. Had the use of a little bmw i3 recently and it was tremendous. Nippy, comfortable, quiet and easy to drive. Price still an issue though, especially for a little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Problem is the tech. That’s in hand it will come. . It’s the charging infrastructure that is missing. That’s where the key developments need to be running alongside the tech and moving at least as quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted January 19, 2021 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Really good that. Think Escobarp once mentioned that fast charging can limit battery life, but this sounds promising. Had the use of a little bmw i3 recently and it was tremendous. Nippy, comfortable, quiet and easy to drive. Price still an issue though, especially for a little car. Yeah I agree but the technology is certainly there. I’ve heard about swappable batteries on electric cars as well You plug your car in charges on in the engine one in the boot, the engine one runs out pull over put in the boot one. Could probably get 500 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 19, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Escobarp said: Problem is the tech. That’s in hand it will come. . It’s the charging infrastructure that is missing. That’s where the key developments need to be running alongside the tech and moving at least as quick Going to need an overhaul of leccy supplies too. If these rapid charging points require more power, then a number of them at a charging station is going to use some juice. Used to the father in laws job- designing supply systems for developments- no doubt he'll be educating me about it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, Rudy said: Yeah I agree but the technology is certainly there. I’ve heard about swappable batteries on electric cars as well You plug your car in charges on in the engine one in the boot, the engine one runs out pull over put in the boot one. Could probably get 500 miles Why wouldn't you wire second battery up in parallel if you're luggingit about in boot? Heard possibilities of swapping batteries at service station rather than wait to charge. That has some mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted January 19, 2021 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, green genie said: Why wouldn't you wire second battery up in parallel if you're luggingit about in boot? Heard possibilities of swapping batteries at service station rather than wait to charge. That has some mileage Not sure, something about it not generating power equally and balanced ? Dunno Not my wheelhouse electric cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 19, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, green genie said: Why wouldn't you wire second battery up in parallel if you're luggingit about in boot? Heard possibilities of swapping batteries at service station rather than wait to charge. That has some mileage Absolutely, wondered that all the way along. Standardised units you could swap over for ready charged ones. Pay your fee and do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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