Jerzy Woking Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 My Samsung phone has decided it doesn't want me to access my Hotmail account? and won't let me access their "reset password" until tomorrow. Cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Asimo said: And this is a shooting brake That's not a shooting brake. This is a shooting brake: Crackers, CGSB and GrumpiusMaximus 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 11 hours ago, anonymous user said: I'm sure in my Trabant's handbook it was described as a limousine. I remember that! In the Romanian variant of the user's manual (I've seen one about 25 years ago), and in the German one it's the same thing, limousine! 9 hours ago, Remspoor said: And what about SWs? Still a wagon, hence it's a combi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: That's not a shooting brake. This is a shooting brake: I haz trump card: myglaren, CGSB, Remspoor and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrabbieRonnie Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, TataBobu said: I remember that! In the Romanian variant of the user's manual (I've seen one about 25 years ago), and in the German one it's the same thing, limousine! Still a wagon, hence it's a combi The Trabi handbook also describes the front passenger as 'assistant driver'! BorniteIdentity, gm and Ghosty 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Main job was to look trough the small window and guesstimate the fuel level. EDIT: or am I confused and it wasn't the older Trabi the one with a see-trough fuel tank wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, TataBobu said: I remember that! In the Romanian variant of the user's manual (I've seen one about 25 years ago), and in the German one it's the same thing, limousine! Still a wagon, hence it's a combi That is my point they are not. Officially they are SWs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Windshield leaks. Damn, that was a heavy downpour. Wasn't experiencing to get caught in that. Edit: appears the right hand window defog tube may have fallen off. Need to look at that. eddyramrod and Asimo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Not really a grump as such because it's not as stupid as some of the new words people use, but we seem to have a new car-related word in the English language. "FRUNK" Obviously from the USofA, a portmanteau of 'front' and 'trunk' used to describe the extra luggage space in an EV where the engine would be if it had one. Never heard the one in the VW 411 described that way but hey... eddyramrod and myglaren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 19 hours ago, outlaw118 said: Not on my watch Ed, he makes I larf. Second favourite (male) on Eight Out Of Ten Cats Does Countdown. RIP Sean Lock. (Although I mainly watch it for Rachel Riley OBVS) She's cute, but she's no Carol 🥰 outlaw118 and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Spiny Norman said: Not really a grump as such because it's not as stupid as some of the new words people use, but we seem to have a new car-related word in the English language. "FRUNK" Obviously from the USofA, a portmanteau of 'front' and 'trunk' used to describe the extra luggage space in an EV where the engine would be if it had one. Never heard the one in the VW 411 described that way but hey... A horrid little word much used in the MR2 world to describe the space at the front used for two 25kg bags of sand. (To make the poxy little thing steer better.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Our V70 is actually a 4 door breadvan. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Angrydicky said: She's cute, but she's no Carol 🥰 Nor even a Susie! Angrydicky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: Nor even a Susie! Oooh yes, great call. Susie is lovely. The “thinking man’s crumpet” as I once heard her referred to! eddyramrod, wuvvum, neil1971 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Spiny Norman said: Not really a grump as such because it's not as stupid as some of the new words people use, but we seem to have a new car-related word in the English language. "FRUNK" Obviously from the USofA, a portmanteau of 'front' and 'trunk' used to describe the extra luggage space in an EV where the engine would be if it had one. Never heard the one in the VW 411 described that way but hey... UK version = Froot. Spiny Norman, TataBobu, Crackers and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 6:30 AM, Angrydicky said: She's cute, but she's no Carol I'm assuming you're aware of this.... If not, ABSOLUTELY NSFW montytom, mitsisigma01 and Angrydicky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, outlaw118 said: I'm assuming you're aware of this.... If not, ABSOLUTELY NSFW Of course! Seen him live I think three or four times 😂 such talent! outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 11:17 AM, outlaw118 said: Yeah, with the utter fucknugget Jamali Maddix as a regular. Will record and fast forward his bits; he totally ruined last series of Taskmaster. Sky are making it, so obviously they've got to make it worse in order to appeal to their target demographic. Remspoor and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Wife’s grandmother came back from test station, passed advise discs pitted/worn. Quote for £280 to replace! It’s done 20k from new, discs had a slight lip but good for a good while more. Don’t know about pads as I haven’t had the wheels off but worse case another set of pads for £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, sierraman said: Wife’s grandmother came back from test station, passed advise discs pitted/worn. Quote for £280 to replace! It’s done 20k from new, discs had a slight lip but good for a good while more. Don’t know about pads as I haven’t had the wheels off but worse case another set of pads for £15. Let me guess, a fast fit centre? Typical 'KERCHING' job they'll manufacture. Only surprise if so, is that they didn't say a couple of tyres were needed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, sierraman said: Wife’s grandmother came back from test station, passed advise discs pitted/worn. Quote for £280 to replace! It’s done 20k from new, discs had a slight lip but good for a good while more. Don’t know about pads as I haven’t had the wheels off but worse case another set of pads for £15. Probably worth just spending the £40-£60 on discs and pads and doing them both, discs deteriorate pretty badly with light use these days, much more so than heavy use! I reckon a rusty lip that starts crumbling away kills more discs than wear does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mrcento said: Let me guess, a fast fit centre? Typical 'KERCHING' job they'll manufacture. Only surprise if so, is that they didn't say a couple of tyres were needed too. Of all the jobs though to try and find... those discs are a press fit into the hub, once you’ve pressed the stub off the disc and carrier it’s fucked the bearing up. Couldn’t see that itemised on the bill. That’s be another xxx added on I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Kiltox said: Probably worth just spending the £40-£60 on discs and pads and doing them both, discs deteriorate pretty badly with light use these days, much more so than heavy use! I reckon a rusty lip that starts crumbling away kills more discs than wear does. It does 500 miles a year if that, she’s 84 so realistically giving them a clean up will see her driving days out. There’s no scoring on the disc just very very light pitting - probably through lack of use. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, sierraman said: Of all the jobs though to try and find... those discs are a press fit into the hub, once you’ve pressed the stub off the disc and carrier it’s fucked the bearing up. Couldn’t see that itemised on the bill. That’s be another xxx added on I expect. Probably exactly why they want to do it. 2 options. A) They don't do it and bill for it, knowing the discs were ok all along. b) They do it knowing extras can be stung into the bill. KER-CHING. All the scummy fast fit places do it at MOT's. Especially when they know the car belongs to somebody older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ohh ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just now, hairnet said: Ohh ffs But is it better than a bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Teuchters don't use buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 What is it that compels a grown fucking bloke to act like a fucking helpless baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 10:03 PM, BorniteIdentity said: I would sell up and see how you feel after six months cold turkey. Only then will you know. It’s not a life sentence; if you want another car then you’ve saved up some pennies. If you don’t then you’ve saved some pennies. You can’t lose. If you really mean it, get the car on eBay auction and it’ll all be over soon. Keep truckin man. Get it over to Mathewsons or one of the other flesh-and-blood auctions; that really will get it over with pronto and zero need to interact with bellends. eddyramrod and Low Horatio gearbox 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 17 hours ago, Mrcento said: Probably exactly why they want to do it. 2 options. A) They don't do it and bill for it, knowing the discs were ok all along. b) They do it knowing extras can be stung into the bill. KER-CHING. All the scummy fast fit places do it at MOT's. Especially when they know the car belongs to somebody older. Had a look at these brakes this morning, Chevrolet specify the discs are originally 12mm and require replacement at 10mm. These were at 11mm so roughly 50% worn, pads look like they’d got thousands left in them. Absolutely nothing wrong with them, perfectly serviceable. No actual scoring, some very minor pitting that you’d get with a car used infrequently. Verdict: Robbing bastids Mrcento and beko1987 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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