Apparently I have to give SWMBO a lift to work in the Octavia today as it has contraction control.
For safe power delivery? -- AndrewR, D.Bot (Celeritas) Kawasaki ZX-6R J1, Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo BOTAFOT#2,ITJWTFO#6,UKRMRM#1/13a,MCT#1,DFV#2,SKoGA#0 (and KotL) BotToS#5,SBS#25,IbW#34, DS#5, COSOC# Suspended, KotTFSTR# The speccy Geordie twat.
Well, having assured me that we *had* to take the Skoda as it was fitted with more space age gadgetry than most space missions, SWMBO was amazed to discover that the slightest touch of the brakes caused the ABS to kick in and cause us to carry forwards with no indication that the car would actually stop. Indeed, the keep-you-moving-forwards-at-all-costs joy that is a diesel engine combined with the brakes being switched off electronically meant that despite best intentions we weren't going to stop. Unless I shoved it into neutral and put my feet out in a 5-year-old-on-a-pushbike stylee. So we did a tour round one of the posher estates in the area (i.e. made use of the run-off) and had another go. I was somewhat surprised, nay pissed-off, to discover that the big "switch off all that electronic trickery and put up on the massive beware-death imminent warning light" button only turns off the bit that stops you spinning your wheels (which is not much use on a massively over-tyred 1.9 diesel) but does not turn off the ABS. The one thing worse than not having ABS is having ABS that you can't turn off. Ah well, I finally dropped off SWMBO and then took Horse to school. On the way back I notice a driver of the feminine persuasion drive through a red light on the pedestrian crossing close to the school, to the horror of the pram pushing masses just starting to cross. Seizing the opportunity to share some words of wisdom, I walked straight out into the road in front of her. Luckily she stopped; probably no ABS. I remonstrated in an assertive manner and then crossed the crossing. Of course by this time I was a touch to late so I get an earful of abuse from the other drivers for starting to cross when the green man has started flashing. I've had enough for today. I'm going back to bed and may start the day again later :-(
Got a love her, doncha. Any news on the weekend? -- Please add "imo" to above post. Champ GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2 GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8 Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com
Unlike my Bandit which sulked all the way to work this morning. It refused to accelerate and stalled at all the lights.
Not as yet. I mentioned it last night, but as she was dashing out for an evening of thespian action, and I was settling in for early night with Gordon the hot water bottle we didn't actually have a complete conversation as such. I'm approaching normality and I think we're both in the house tonight, so I should have a better idea by this evening.
My I suggest skinning the head until the compression id 23:1, then weld up the spark plug holes. remember to fill it at the pump with the black hose.
Yeah? I had to take the car to the garage this morning for its MOT, and I didn't notice any lack of grip at all. -- Please add "imo" to above post. Champ GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2 GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8 Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com
I thought you had the company Saab thing? or did you opt out. We need to be talking about the forthcoming race season if I'm going to help out at all. 'Hog
I liked it so much I bought it Sure. Are you on the mailing list? I'll try and sort it <thinks> but I can't access yahoo groups at work. -- Please add "imo" to above post. Champ GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2 GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8 Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com
Talking about lack of grip, someone told me that councils are putting sugar into the grit this year, coz it's cheaper. Had the added effect of reducing grip too. I don't know how true the sugar things is, anyone care to enlighten me?
When I tested my bike this morning it was salty, not sweet. Maybe I should have licked a different bit.
Gyp wrote: I think my late, lamented (and cremated) Audi is the only car I've ever been in with a button to turn off the ABS. -- AndrewR, D.Bot (Celeritas) Kawasaki ZX-6R J1, Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo BOTAFOT#2,ITJWTFO#6,UKRMRM#1/13a,MCT#1,DFV#2,SKoGA#0 (and KotL) BotToS#5,SBS#25,IbW#34, DS#5, COSOC# Suspended, KotTFSTR# The speccy Geordie twat.
My Renault 21 turbo is the only car I've been in that decided to turn off its ABS without any warning. Nice.
Dorset/Hampshire, I live in one & work in the other. They seem to have been trialling the new salt round here as an alternative to speed cameras.
I'd like to know what bright spark though up that new salt stuff. Whats needed is some sort of proof, if MPs are to be contacted.
