The grumpy thread

[chaseracer]

Just read the three Woolwich ferries have made their final journeys in the Thames and are sent to go over the bridge in France.

 

Bumhats.  I'd been meaning to tick off that particular river crossing...

[Craig the Princess]

Bumhats. I'd been meaning to tick off that particular river crossing...

Apparently two new boats are expected in three months time.

[rainagain]

I have no idea, there's no telltale drips or tracks, or any dampness anywhere else. There is a lot of water lying there, compounded by the fact that the foam insulation has soaked up loads of it. I've started trying to empty it out, but I'm toying with the idea of drilling a drain hole in the floor no putting a bung in once it's empty.

I found where my S80 coolant system was leaking by buying one of those cheap UV dye kits off of eBay.

[Wack]

You know that, according to the internet, all Mustangs crash? Usually sideways into things after driver error.

Mine has a restrictor , it's called old man mode, the trick is not to apply the power until all 4 wheels are going in the same direction , the problem is all the cameras are on the corner exiting a show so old man mode puts you too far away to put the power on.

[SiC]

Mine has a restrictor , it's called old man mode, the trick is not to apply the power until all 4 wheels are going in the same direction , the problem is all the cameras are on the corner exiting a show so old man mode puts you too far away to put the power on.

I was thinking more when your wife drove it in light of your comments earlier! Or is she not allowed to drive it?

[panhard65]

45€ for leisurely enjoying the French countryside at 88km/h, a bit hefty no?

Is there no rebate for 504's, there should!

 

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A little harsh maybe but certainly better than getting caught in the UK £100 and 3 penalty points. Usually from a camera on a 3 lane motorway set to 50mph in the middle of the night with next to no traffic. The best way to avoid the fines in France is either not speeding (not as easy as it sounds) or have a UK registered car as the good old DVLA tend not to give the Frenchies our details.

[wuvvum]

The reduction of the non-motorway NSL to 80km/h in France is the most pointless piece of legislation I've come across for a while.  My worry is that other countries might be tempted to copy it.

[mrbenn]

They seem to be doing it on the quiet here already. Many of the main cross country roads round here are now 50 (or even 40) down from 60 nowadays.

[Kiltox]

You know that, according to the internet, all Mustangs crash? Usually sideways into things after driver error.

Doesn’t apply to ones that are yellow as fuck - it’s like parting the Red Sea

[rainagain]

They seem to be doing it on the quiet here already. Many of the main cross country roads round here are now 50 (or even 40) down from 60 nowadays.

Same round where I live, there’s doesn’t seem to be any sense to it, roads that used to be 60 between villages are now 40 regardless if the road is twisty or not. It’s particularly annoying when there is no alternative route as it adds considerable time to your journey.

[Lacquer Peel]

My girlfriend doesn't read the road either and passively tailgates like any other French motorist, stamps on the brakes at traffic slowing down that I could see a mile away. I am not a good passenger with her, maybe my nerves and criticising her driving makes it worse.

 

My granny paid for my Pass Plus course 13 years ago, I think that helped me to become a better driver, the instructor used to train professional drivers and taught me about reading the road, something that doesn't come naturally to many people. The current driving test is inadequate.

 

I was in a Peugeot Partner with a colleague the other day who drives even worse than my girlfriend. He used the cruise control in built up areas and on twisty roads, slammed on the brakes for moderate corners, slipped the clutch trying to pull away in too high a gear, a really unsettled and jerky driving style, all with a supported person in a wheelchair in the back.

[loserone]

I kept thinking about this last night. I reckon now she's got out of her '1L K11 flat out everywhere and let the understeer correct cornering speeds' phase - fixed by writing off an ls400 and replacing it with two faster cars - she's the most observant driver I know.

 

At least, 90% of the time

[SiC]

Just to even things up, my wife is a smoother, more careful and considerate driver than I am.

[adw1977]

Just to even things up, my wife is a smoother, more careful and considerate driver than I am.

And looking over your shoulder as you type?

[panhard65]

Just to even things up, my wife is a smoother, more careful and considerate driver than I am.

My other half is also a safer driver than me, but it does take forever to get anywhere if it is dark or on country lanes. I would never criticise though as that really would be silly when she doesn't drink so she can drive me home from the pub.

[dollywobbler]

Just to even things up, my wife is a smoother, more careful and considerate driver than I am.

 

Can't say smoother, but my wife is certainly far less prone to unnecessary bouts of 7000rpm. She doesn't hang about, but she still achieves far better fuel economy than I can. There are very, very few people I trust enough to drive my 2CV. Especially out of sight. My wife is definitely one of them.

[New POD]

My other half is also a safer driver than me, but it does take forever to get anywhere if it is dark or on country lanes. I would never criticise though as that really would be silly when she doesn't drink so she can drive me home from the pub.

 

I was involved in the teaching of my wife to drive (along with random driving instructors, who BSM sent randomly) 

 

I remember asking "Where are you looking?"...and the saying "You see that van about 3 times the distance away? At this speed you need to be looking there."  Her driving instantly improved (it was 1988), but if it is dark or there are bends she tends to go "too" cautiously for my liking.  

 

She also can't cope with the complication that is cruise control, so on long journeys if she is driving, we end up doing 60 mph, even though the speed limit is 70, for no good reason (Because she isn't looking at the speedo) 

[captain_70s]

Girlfriend_70s can't drive.

 

I have voluenteered to teach her in the Acclaim because foolish.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Ex was a nightmare..... part of other issues I know - but just terrible. She ended up only using the Pajero or RangeRover as I didn't want her touching anything with gears. The Alfa and Spitfire were left where/when she stalled them. Stalled, she got out - walked off and left them right there in the road! How I didn't get shit from the law I don't know..... she just couldn't cope (not just with driving). Accelerates and slams on he brakes too - just doesn't have any awareness or recognition. The amount of times I've oohed ar arrgghhed at others antics and she just never even noticed it. I lost count. 

Luckily both cars were parked and the keys handed in to local police by passers by..... You have to carry docs over here, so they could've just driven off and said they'd given me cash - I'd have been fucked! 

Satnav - always ignored it! Wouldn't't use its directions...... ended up (straight road Brussels to Germany - E40) - called me, lost, from fucking Eindhoven in NL - NOT EVEN POSSIBLE!!!! 

I'd leave her in the correct lane, on the motorway - to head off back to Germany, before she moved here. I'd get calls from her towards 11am screaming she was lost and it was my fault - from back in the city! It got to be so regular, the guys in the office would throw me their keys if the phone ever rang Monday mornings! 

 

typically - bring bring

Me - Hello?

Her - I'm fucking stuck.... I'm fed up, I hate you....... 

Me - OK babe, where are you now?

Her - FUCKING LOST!!!!!!!

Me - OK - so how can I help

Her - GET FUCKING HERE FUCKING NOW!

Me - Street name?

Her - I don't know do I - I'M FUCKING LOST - HOW MANY TIMES

Me - but if you park the car up and go get a street name - I can come find you and help you out.... 

Her - FUCK OFF SMART ARSE

Me - go look, or ask - I'll wait

Her - mmhmhmmmfmnfmdfngdnfmdfn etc.... - then a name is forthcoming

Me - be there asap..... 

EVERY FUCKING TIME!!!!! 

The one where she called from Eindhoven I actually forgot myself and asked how the screaming fuck she ended up in a totally incorrect country - of course that did not go well...... 

Byron has only ever thrown up in a car twice.... with her and a mates wife almost as bad on the gas and brakes.... I rest my case.

 

It could be worse dude!!!!! 

[Snipes]

My partner thinks I drive too fast and brake too hard. I think she's much too hesitant and changes gear too soon; I doubt her car has ever been past 3000rpm.

[Zelandeth]

Another idiot looking at the Lada. Don't actually think they were interested in it because they kept asking what I'd take for the van. Must have reiterated about 20 times "it's not for sale, that's why this is." They were using it as an excuse to look at that.

 

Really didn't get a good vibe either. Reg of their van noted for future reference, and methinks I'll be adding some additional security tonight...

[DodgeRover]

Another idiot looking at the Lada. Don't actually think they were interested in it because they kept asking what I'd take for the van. Must have reiterated about 20 times "it's not for sale, that's why this is." They were using it as an excuse to look at that.

 

Really didn't get a good vibe either. Reg of their van noted for future reference, and methinks I'll be adding some additional security tonight...

Exporters maybe?

[Cavcraft]

More of the relatively recent trend of asking questions until you find an answer you don’t want.

I try and include every little detail to stop these dickheads asking inane questions, such as stating a car is manual despite interior shots clearly showing three pedals and a gear stick to stop someone asking if it’s automatic. Yet still, some knob rocket will find the one totally useless thing you didn’t mention, ask about it then say they don’t want it because of that.

 

This morning was even worse, I’d forgotten I’d actually stated what cars my lloy wheels would fit, yet some brain donor asked repeatedly what they would fit. Obviously, these questions were punctuated by ‘????’ every other fucking nano-second before I could reply.

[alcyonecorporation]

State of the driving on the A45 into and out of Rushden Lakes.

 

How the fuck you block all three lanes of a roundabout with a VW Up! (because you're in the wrong lane to go the mooing cattle trough and simply MUST GET INTO COSTA COFFEE NOW) I've no idea.

Why people feel the need to pile into chain stores on a bloody Sunday stretching an already swamped roundabout is beyond me.Stay in your lane and leave me the fuck in peace so I can use the A45.

[Cavcraft]

Go to Cheshire Oaks if you want more extreme examples of that, Jon. Just park out of the way somewhere then walk to the roundabout off the M53 and you’ll be astounded at how stupid people in cars are, especially running up to Christmas.

[alcyonecorporation]

Go to Cheshire Oaks if you want more extreme examples of that, Jon. Just park out of the way somewhere then walk to the roundabout off the M53 and you’ll be astounded at how stupid people in cars are, especially running up to Christmas.

BILLEH

 

Went to Cheshire Oaks once.

 

Never again, fam. Never again.

[Supernaut]

I just found out that cleaning trains pays more than second-line IT. However, I'd also probably be knocked back for being overqualified if I were to apply.

 

If anybody is even thinking about getting into IT, just fucking don't.

 

Hell, I'm so sick fed up of it I just submitted an application to be a van driver for the local motor factors.

[oldcars]

Always fancied the motor factors drivers job. One of my mates pals does it, she loves it.

[chaseracer]

I'm so looking forward* to "MacArthur Glen Mill Green Designer Outlet Village" opening less than a mile from Chaseracer Towers some time next year...

[Cavcraft]

‘Postcode and phone number’

 

What?

 

‘I want to buy car, is it ok?’

 

Did you read the advert?

 

‘No’