What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[Datsuncog]

[Dyslexic Viking]

The car was stuck this morning but got it loose thanks to the orange things in the picture have no idea what they are called but they are fantastic.

[loserone]

They look very useful and easy to pack in the car

[loserone]

https://www.biltema.no/en-no/car---mc/car-accessories/winter-products/snow-chains/anti-slip-treads-2-pcs-2000037504

 

[Dyslexic Viking]

17 minutes ago, loserone said:

https://www.biltema.no/en-no/car---mc/car-accessories/winter-products/snow-chains/anti-slip-treads-2-pcs-2000037504

 

Yes, it is these. I have 4 so have 2 for each wheel. They can be connected together as in my picture.

And they are very useful and easy to pack in the car so they are in the car all winter.

[hairnet]

It fought back

[Timewaster]

23 hours ago, Sham said:

I've been grinning like a loon since Saturday.

I've had my full bike license for 31 years, but hadn't ridden in 30, until Saturday.

I crashed my bike back then due to riding like a newly qualified teenager, and lost my nerve a bit. That and not being able to afford a bike and a car at the time meant that I went with 4 wheels, and never really thought about bikes again. Until my son took his CBT and got a scooter.

I borrowed a friend's 125 commuter over the weekend to see how I felt, and had a bloody fantastic time. I have use of his bike until March, but I can feel a shopping spree coming on.

If you enjoy it in this weather, you will love the summer.

[DSdriver]

1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Yes, it is these. I have 4 so have 2 for each wheel. They can be connected together as in my picture.

And they are very useful and easy to pack in the car so they are in the car all winter.

Keep some string with them so you can tie them to the back of the car, that way you can keep going until you are on grippier ground or until you get stuck again.

[Metal Guru]

3 hours ago, DSdriver said:

Keep some string with them so you can tie them to the back of the car, that way you can keep going until you are on grippier ground or until you get stuck again.

The string is also a good idea so you don’t just forget about them until you’re 10 miles down the road.

[hairnet]

oh cup of tea  (many times)

oh is that the loo (again)

oops

 

[Wack]

I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) 

It's a 450 700 turbo 

I like it but it could do with more go 

So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh 

 

[myglaren]

On 24/01/2023 at 10:54, Dyslexic Viking said:

The car was stuck this morning but got it loose thanks to the orange things in the picture have no idea what they are called but they are fantastic.

Several variations on Amazon

Some of them quite expensive compared to the Norwegian ones.

[andy18s]

54 minutes ago, Wack said:

I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) 

It's a 450 700 turbo 

I like it but it could do with more go 

So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh 

 

Are these still speed limited? 

I had 1 as a courtesy car when I crashed my Passat Gt and needed to take the Mrs to collect her Disco 3.

It kept bumping off a limiter at 99 mph running down the M54...

[Wack]

8 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Are these still speed limited? 

I had 1 as a courtesy car when I crashed my Passat Gt and needed to take the Mrs to collect her Disco 3.

It kept bumping off a limiter at 99 mph running down the M54...

Dunno, mine is flat out at 85 

[hairnet]

man from ministry yeah ct ok for shit peugeot

needs brakes and tyres tho lol because racecar

contis can FRO tho- nankangs ftw (when we get round to it)

[wuvvum]

My Citybug is on Falkens which have been bloody good and are cheaper than Continentals.

[motorpunk]

Bright yellow early Porsche 924, slightly lowered, spotless, tanking around Copenhagen ringroad today. Sorry no pic, damn cool thing in a sea of grey EVs. 

[Ghosty]

I keep getting ads for the Ora Funky Cat. I'm not hiding them, because it's funny. and better than most ads in feeds. 

 

[iainrcz]

Won £9 on a scratch card.

[MikeR]

I have seen this in real life !!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11674577/24-Hours-E-viewers-stunned-sugar-stoma-trick.html

 

[angle]

Just saw a Suzuki Ignis plated as a cab. Think I'd be a bit annoyed if that turned up to take the family to Heathrow...

[Wack]

54 minutes ago, iainrcz said:

Won £9 on a scratch card.

How many more did you buy with the £9 

[iainrcz]

40 minutes ago, Wack said:

How many more did you buy with the £9 

I bought dirty beer.

[hairnet]

8 hours ago, Wack said:

I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I love my smart (it's not got that badge on now, first thing that came off) 

It's a 450 700 turbo 

I like it but it could do with more go 

So I've bought a 451, 1.0 turbo, 84bhp but can be mapped to 118bhp which might be a laugh 

 

does mid life crisis work in reverse up your way

 

[Dobloseven]

Son who lives in South Wales spotted this in his local doctors. As a parent, he thinks the idea of Mum taking the kids out while Dad watches the telly while having a drink, is quite appealing. 

[iainrcz]

I wonder if I drink more the Mrs would fuck off with the dog..

[Wack]

1 hour ago, iainrcz said:

I wonder if I drink more the Mrs would fuck off with the dog..

They talk about it but I've never known one that's managed to do it on her own two feet so unless the dog earns 30k a year it's unlikely 

[mitsisigma01]

As if this would ever happen!

Plenty of old chod as well

 

[Yoss]

16 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said:

As if this would ever happen!

Plenty of old chod as well

 

An early outing for Alan Partridge? 

[808 Estate]