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06-12-23, 06:41 AM | #4051 |
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We were watching a movie car chase last night where they drove sideways around the sharp bends. "I think they call that Drifting", I said - "Shall I try that in the car tomorrow?" "That'd be Drifting Off, more like", she said
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06-12-23, 08:53 AM | #4052 |
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Glynn (no disrespect meant) but during my years of undertaking specialist driving courses, the first rule I was repeatedly taught was "Many can drive very fast but not many can do so with an acceptable level of risk and safety"
I've seen quite a few of those who tried and failed but were too late to realise. In fact I still see the buggas now on occasion and quite frankly it scares me.
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06-12-23, 02:30 PM | #4053 |
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I love driving in snow and also getting certain cars to extremes at times, but never with other traffic around.
Controlled drifting is a lot of fun, and certain rear wheel drive cars do it easily, like e.g. the BMW E36 series. If you however try this in a pre MK IV Spitfire with this collapsing rear axle ... Whatever, never in normal traffic conditions
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06-12-23, 05:46 PM | #4054 |
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^ What a portentous post - meant entirely in jest - but this afternoon a car transporter driver reversed his vehicle from a side road into my car as I was travelling through the local industrial park. I was driving happily at just 30 mph when his (lowered) ramp drove under my vehicle as I passed, destroying the rear nearside wheel. The first I knew of it was when the back of my car sudddenly pitched into the air with a crash
We are now car-less and I need to inform my insurer (even though very sympathetic advice was received about how I might get it fixed without involving the insurers, provided the transporter driver's company agreed to pay for it) but my conscience compels me to tell my insurer, even though it will likely mean a write-off, so no more car and great problems - since we live in the country with no bus bus service
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06-13-23, 08:39 AM | #4055 |
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^ Most importantly Glynn....no personal physical injury to you or any family member.
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06-13-23, 11:40 AM | #4056 |
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^ Yes indeed
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06-13-23, 12:21 PM | #4057 |
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Glad to hear you were not injured!
This is really bad luck.. living on the country I can relate that having no car and no public transportation to speak of, is a problem. But the insurance should pay the amount of money to get you a similar car, even if it is a financial "write-off". They (or better the other's insurance) should even pay to rent a car for the time off, until you have another one. Pff I wish you good luck, this is always a chore even without having done anything wrong.
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06-16-23, 01:03 AM | #4058 |
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First day of a long weekend, heading off to see family for my littlest cousins 2nd birthday. I hear there may be a trip to the zoo! 🥳
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06-16-23, 07:16 AM | #4060 |
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Same here but mine isn't as fat as yours
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06-16-23, 08:10 AM | #4061 |
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actually mines a tight ass with flabby cellulite!!
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06-16-23, 08:34 AM | #4062 |
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I do not know how you brag in USA and Australia
I understand it how big once ass is. Here in Scandinavia it's who's father is the strongest Markus
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06-16-23, 09:28 AM | #4063 |
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A bit tough on anyone who's been orphaned
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06-16-23, 03:24 PM | #4064 |
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Did somebody say the zoo?
Make sure you go and see the pole dancers
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06-19-23, 11:52 AM | #4065 | |
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I just saw this. I'm glad you and your family are ok, Glynn. Sorry to hear of your car but at least you and your family are safe. I hope you are able to get your car repaired and you're on your way. |
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