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Pinno wrote:"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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Nah, it would be pedigrees in that part of town. Anyhow, I shall be passing through town tomorrow and looking forward to using said button."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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Matthewfalle wrote:Cowsham wrote:Veronese68 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:Cowsham wrote:...my v4 two stroke bike...
Yes RD500LC. Thought old MF was having a laugh cos you get an rd5 mini moto I think.or he may have meant an re5 Suzuki rotary -- wouldn't mind having one of those either.
yup - 500LC. Very cool. equal second with the RG5 to my RGV
in one hit, a million times more cool points than any car.
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yup.
a very special one. you'd like it.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
250cc? That's like... a lawn mower.
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Matthewfalle wrote:yup.
a very special one. you'd like it.
A mate of nine has a lucky strike one -- it's gorgeous0 -
Winter sun holidays...0
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Skiing holidays."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.0
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ayjaycee wrote:Robert88 wrote:Pinno wrote:Anyway this is what a proper car sounds like:
https://youtu.be/As_63QMoCig
Those haybales.. Good idea/Bad idea?
I'm guessing they were going for the old knackered lawnmower effect. Try this one instead - it's worth watching all of it but otherwise FF to 4.00.
The moment has probably gone now but I've just realised that I forgot to insert the link in my earlier post so here it is:
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Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.0 -
Robert88 wrote:................ and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
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ayjaycee wrote:Robert88 wrote:................ and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
Why?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
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Surely by having the Euro flag/stars on your plat it shows that you are a supporter of the EU and not part of the imbecilic leave movement?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
If I were a French copper - as per your example - if I was busting you for breaking the law then I wouldn't care if you were British, Italian, Peruvian or from Ulan Bator really.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:If I were a French copper - as per your example - if I was busting you for breaking the law then I wouldn't care if you were British, Italian, Peruvian or from Ulan Bator really.
It was a few years ago (and maybe before they sent automatic penalties by post) but there was a time that I was back and forward to SHAPE in Mons, Belgium on a weekly basis by car and on more than a few occasions, I saw the Gendarmes letting French and other european registered cars go past their speed traps but flagging down Brits who were doing the same (albeit illegal) speed in the flow of traffic. Didn't bother me as I invariably stuck to the limits, particularly after just getting off the ferry. However, things might have changed now.
I would also add that I have seen conflicting advice on use of our current EU plates post-Brexit with the worst case being that Brit drivers will no longer be able to use those with an EU flag on them in Europe. I don't know whether that's true or not but what does seem to be correct is that we will all be required to use the old 'GB stickers' even if we already have GB on the plate. In the grander scheme of things, it's not that important but it's a pain for me personally as I can't use a magnetic GB sticker on one of my cars (and the one that I would normally want to take) because it's got an aluminium tailgate and I don't fancy using a permanent sticky on on it.Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
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Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.0 -
Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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rjsterry wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular0 -
rjsterry wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular
Good point but I recon cars will be all electric in a few years and the noise will be compulsory to let peds know you are approaching.0 -
rjsterry wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular
Good point but I recon cars will be all electric in a few years and the noise will be compulsory to let peds know you are approaching.0 -
ayjaycee wrote:...and I don't fancy using a permanent sticky on on it.
Just for you: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-a ... gJ-yPD_BwEseanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
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Cowsham wrote:rjsterry wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular
Good point but I recon cars will be all electric in a few years and the noise will be compulsory to let peds know you are approaching.
Coming to car brochures soon:
"You can select from a library of over 500 different engine noises including famous historic cars, and motors from the movies."1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
Oh, I see. You must mean that stick thing with a funny 'H' on it. Yes, I have of those, too.Cowsham wrote:rjsterry wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
What with speed limiters and data recorders becoming mandatory on new cars from 2022, I can see why features like this will become popular
Good point but I recon cars will be all electric in a few years and the noise will be compulsory to let peds know you are approaching.
Yes, like getting a clothes peg and fixing a bit of cardboard so it catches your bicycle spokes.
Or maybe a nice bell:
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Pinno wrote:ayjaycee wrote:...and I don't fancy using a permanent sticky on on it.
Just for you: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-a ... gJ-yPD_BwE
Pinno - It does look a bit £4.99 from Halfords though (ie. just a bit cr4p). Thanks anyway.Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
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Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:Cowsham wrote:Robert88 wrote:My car dealer has confirmed that my new motor has been fitted with its bike rack and they are using the number plate with the EU stars on it.
But does it come with an option that makes the exhaust sound louder in adjustable increments ?
Indeed it does!
A foot pedal to the right of the foot brake. It has the added benefit of allowing one to adjust the velocity at which one proceeds. One can choose to go faster or slower.
No I think the idea is that it shouldn't go faster just sound faster.
Oh, I see. You must mean that stick thing with a funny 'H' on it. Yes, I have of those, too.
I don't0