The grumpy thread

5,967 · August 12, 2011

Rock hard suspension is fitted as standard to all the 'sporty' BMW's I think? I was reading an old Evo last night, and the list at the back says 'Suspension too hard' in the minus bit.

44,372 · August 12, 2011

I'm predicting a grump from one member of the so-called management. Was it Sunday tickets you had for the test match Mr Sceptre? I think the fat lady might well be in fine voice before then... (England declared on 710-7. I think that's pretty decent!)

2,992 · August 12, 2011

'M-Sport' is a recipe for bad backs - trouble is a lot of BMWs (particulary the fleet specials like the 320d) seem to be specced with it as a 'no-cost' extra. 'S-Line' in Audis is the same.

I'd pay more for a non M-sport one with working suspension, TBH. I do like the look of the current (E92?) coupes and will be very tempted when I change the Mondeo in a couple of years time.

3.6k · August 12, 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14513509

124,222 · August 13, 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14513509

Please don't mention the enemy

From the same web page though...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14321819

Expect it's not all just the price of oil, offloading some of their European 'downstream' operations won't have hurt them too badly

1.2k · August 13, 2011

going to work after only 4 hours sleep.......... fuggin knackered

9,538 · August 13, 2011

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14513509

Please don't mention the enemy
From the same web page though...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14321819
Expect it's not all just the price of oil, offloading some of their European 'downstream' operations won't have hurt them too badly

Not only that but also this

4,379 · August 13, 2011

^^Because they are likely NOT Phillips, but Posidrive head. Are there four tick marks on the head? If so:

"This design is intended to decrease the likelihood that the Pozidriv screwdriver will slip out, provide a greater driving surface, and decrease wear.[9] The chief disadvantage of Pozidriv screws is that they are visually quite similar to Phillips, thus many people are unaware of the difference or do not own the correct drivers for them, and use incorrect screwdrivers. This results in difficulty with removing the screw and damage to the slot, rendering any subsequent use of a correct screwdriver unsatisfactory. Phillips screwdrivers will fit in and turn Pozidriv screws, but will cam out if enough torque is applied, potentially damaging the screw head. The marker lines on a Pozidriv screwdriver will not fit a Phillips screw correctly, and are likely to slip or tear out the screw head." (Freaky Wiki)

nope, normal Phillips heads. Having removed a lot of stereos over the years these are a nightmare. Seemingly put it at the factory with the same torque settings as the hub nuts

2,275 · August 13, 2011

nope, normal Phillips heads. Having removed a lot of stereos over the years these are a nightmare. Seemingly put it at the factory with the same torque settings as the hub nuts

Have you tried the normal Autoshite solution?

9,538 · August 13, 2011

Bloody Microsoft updates. Firefox and Opera both crashing repeatedly since last nights update extravaganza.

4,379 · August 13, 2011

nope, normal Phillips heads. Having removed a lot of stereos over the years these are a nightmare. Seemingly put it at the factory with the same torque settings as the hub nuts

Have you tried the normal Autoshite solution?

Ive tried swearing at it, having a rant about the design, attempting to jam a bigger screwdriver in and then giving up by installing the new radio under the old one until I get bits of a scrapped one.

So I guess I have

47,177 · August 13, 2011

Hammer a socket over it

23,108 · August 13, 2011

Environmentalists had better look away now.

Look at the picture below, can you see the small box on top of the dash?

Recently that small box was (miss)ordered to be taken from Widnes to Stockport via the haulage firm I was working for. A trip of about 35 miles in a single digit MPG Scania. I'm no tree hugger but even I realise it would of been better off sent via a courier in a van or maybe on a bike. I dread to think what the cost involved was sending it by HGV. Needless to say I securely strapped it to a pallet and made sure my "load" was properly centralised. I also insisted on it being removed with a fork lift.

124,222 · August 13, 2011

Widnes-Stockport? I hope none of the white powder fell out?

August 13, 2011

Widnes-Stockport? I hope none of the white powder fell out?

Eahh deck ead, you betah not be chattin maccoh else ahll gat yh up.........DEVVOED!

23,108 · August 13, 2011

Somebody I used to work with allegedly killed his wife today.

10,115 · August 13, 2011

Shit!!

23,108 · August 13, 2011

Not nice. He's a taxi driver and I've heard he stabbed his wife to death in front of their kids. Just speculation so far. May not be true.

47,177 · August 13, 2011

taxi driver

Says it all

August 13, 2011

taxi driver

Says it all

Hey! I was a Taxi driver for 9 years and I have not killed anyone. (That I have been caught for)

23,108 · August 13, 2011

I drove a taxi for eight years and only tried to kill a few people. Never succeeded though.

5,967 · August 13, 2011

Question: "Do you want to swap my mobile phone for your car?"

Answer: "I'm going to kill myself."

August 13, 2011

I drove a taxi for eight years and only tried to kill a few people. Never succeeded though.

Drove a Taxi for 6 years, did once drive straight at a drunk I'd kicked out of the car who had no money and was going to fucking kill me next time he saw me, had just had enough of arseholes calling me a robbing bastard for daring to want money for the pleasure of taking them home, cleaning up their pee and kebabs etc, pissed up though he was he had the sense to jump out of the way of my speeding montego (no seriously) or I would have hit him, shook like a leaf afterwards but had just had enough of the crap the travelling public felt justified in heaping onto me;

never felt like stabbing my mrs though, hope it all turns out to be just a rumour WTC, but often wonder if Derrick Bird had chosen a different career Whitehaven would have several more residents on the electorial roll.

23,108 · August 13, 2011

I actually feel sympathy for the taxi driver in Turkey who killed the British tourist. They were shining a laser pen in his eyes and kicking the side of his cab.

August 13, 2011

I like No Skool. It's an easy going forum.

However, if ever a BANHAMMER was needed:

http://noskooljustcool.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2507&page=3

It would be now. What a turnip.

3.8k · August 14, 2011

Starter motor has packed up on the Rover. Arsecakes. Still, not too hard to replace.

3,468 · August 14, 2011

Got a free hire car whilst the Mrs' car is in being straightened out after an accident. It's the most miserable heap of crap i've ever driven. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3 Auto, it's the most noisy, underpowered heap of bland i've ever had the misfortune to have to drive.

Foolishly i agreed to use it for a week while she uses my LR2, too.

August 14, 2011

Ditto here, only I got a Vauxhall Insignia SRI diesel auto. I have done approx 10 miles in the thing and is miserable. I really wanted to like it as it looks much nicer inside and out than the Vectra. The ride is rock hard, the seats are rock hard (obviously spoilt by comfy Renault seat). It is impossible to drive smoothly around town. The gearbox can't make up it's mind what gear it wants to be in and the changes are horrendous. However, once you get it on a straight bit of road it flies. It just wants to be thrashed, you cannot drive it smoothly. Oh and the rear visibilty is chuffin awful. Not impressed with fuel consumption either, my little 10 mile jaunt has knocked 50 miles off the range according to the computer thingy.

Redeeming feature is the superb climate control

1.3k · August 14, 2011

Belated one from me but I must vent before I go nuts and kill the wife or something.

Some scrote had the fuel out my bike whilst I was on hols Had to clear space in the garage for it now...bastards.

6,535 · August 14, 2011

AROnline's forum update to PHPBB3 means that I've had to re-register because PHPBB3 can't handle the apostrophe in my username. Now every post has to be approved by moderators before publication, and I've got no PMs available, not to mention not being able to view any sent to my original username.

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