|
Post by Roadrunner on Jan 7, 2024 20:12:20 GMT
I have only ever driven in Germany in LHD cars and really enjoyed it. Generally, everyone is well-mannered and knows which lane to be in.
I can understand the Yeti from a practically point of view, but knowing the epic choice of German cars you have at your disposal, aren't you tempted to take something a bit more special?
Other than that, my experience of Germany is more business related and in the nort of the country, so I can't comment on much of the touristy stuff. If you do end up in Osnabrück, I can recommend an excellent brewery/ restaurant.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 29, 2023 10:39:05 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 29, 2023 10:39:05 GMT
Not a clue this morning.
Yesterday I got it in two, having fallen into the obvious trap on the first go.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 28, 2023 9:00:50 GMT
Agreed with much of the above especially Jonny's remarks on the Mini.
Thankfully, the cars which interest me the most have already been built.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 28, 2023 8:53:27 GMT
I fitted some Osram Nightbreakers to our previous Mini. That would have been probably about 10 years ago.
Previous to that, the only bulb changes in living memory were on the MG ZTT estate. That had a removable hatch in each front wheel arch which gave direct access to the back of each headlight fitting.
|
|
|
Tv advice
Dec 27, 2023 19:17:16 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 27, 2023 19:17:16 GMT
That looks a god deal. Worth checking what Richer Sounds have as well.
I am massively impressed with my new Philips OLED907 TV.
|
|
|
Prague.
Dec 23, 2023 17:25:08 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 23, 2023 17:25:08 GMT
Looks like a beautiful city. I shall have to get there sometime.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 23, 2023 11:42:55 GMT
Have you tried the dash press test yet? The centre console on my C Class looked great but creaked and flexed to the touch. 'quality' very much only skin deep on mercs these days I was very disappointed with the interior quality of the W213 courtesy car I had earlier this year. Mine is much better.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 22, 2023 7:25:46 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 22, 2023 7:25:46 GMT
In one, having remembered the mistake I made last time this was up. The wheels on this example are normally associated with a different number in the name.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 21, 2023 7:15:02 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 21, 2023 7:15:02 GMT
I got it on the last go.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 20, 2023 7:20:18 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 20, 2023 7:20:18 GMT
In one this morning.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 18, 2023 12:28:00 GMT
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 18, 2023 12:28:00 GMT
Two for me,
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 17, 2023 10:43:16 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 17, 2023 10:43:16 GMT
In one.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 16, 2023 13:47:55 GMT
I'm hoping not to need the tyre foam but if we do get a puncture then the chances are it'll be in the land of BMW anyway so hopefully there won't be an issue getting a replacement. Well I hope they can do better than BMW UK can regards sourcing suspension airbags for mine - they can't! My mate has sourced some from elsewhere and, for less than the price of one "official" bag from BMW, for the pair!! When a front suspension airbag went on my old Benz it was replaced by a non-genuine part which worked perfectly. I see to recall the owners' forums suggesting that the alternative brand ( can't remember the name ) was better than the original.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 16, 2023 11:17:33 GMT
Was going to comment on the comedy ride height, then I spotted the jack...
Always liked teledials and always will.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 15, 2023 11:24:16 GMT
Tragic.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 15, 2023 9:38:30 GMT
What a shocker! Glad Susan is mostly OK.
I know of at least three accidents involving family or friends which have been caused by someone being waved out of a junction. It is always the responsibility of the person being waved out still to check that the road is clear. Clearly the Ford driver is at fault.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 15, 2023 8:13:06 GMT
Another who loathes wearing a coat in the car. Even if just nipping down the road the coat goes on the back seat. Heated seats is one of the first option boxes I tick.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 15, 2023 8:09:57 GMT
When time and common sense allow. This time of year the roads are so messy I sometimes don't do much more than a windows and lights wash. When it gets too filthy I do the snow foam and wheel wash routine and this probably happens around every three or four weeks.
One exception is if I am chauffeur for a work trip with colleagues. I can't be nominated driver and turn up in anything other than a pristine car.
In the summer they get a proper wash every two or three weeks.
The Alvis doesn't go out in filthy weather and gets a wipe down before I take it out.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 13, 2023 10:06:44 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 13, 2023 10:06:44 GMT
Same as everyone else. Manufacturer was easy. The model not.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 12, 2023 14:12:22 GMT
Awful looking things.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 12, 2023 9:49:36 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 12, 2023 9:49:36 GMT
In three. Don't know how I made it last that long.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 11, 2023 20:06:17 GMT
I had forgotten just how good that looks. Contender for the 'all the car you'll ever need' prize.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 11, 2023 7:35:07 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 11, 2023 7:35:07 GMT
Easy in one this morning.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 10, 2023 8:51:58 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 10, 2023 8:51:58 GMT
Like others, I knew the manufacturer in one, but never heard of that model name before.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 9, 2023 8:42:14 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 9, 2023 8:42:14 GMT
In one this morning.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 7, 2023 10:44:28 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 7, 2023 10:44:28 GMT
I knew it in one but, like others, was thwarted by the random letters.
|
|
|
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 6, 2023 16:42:45 GMT
I am not really into watches in a big way, but do appreciate clever engineering, so I was pleased to receive this vintage Omega Geneve f300 'tuning fork' watch as a gift, recently. If you put it to your ear you can hear the tuning fork quietly humming.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 6, 2023 7:27:08 GMT
via mobile
Tim likes this
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 6, 2023 7:27:08 GMT
In one this morning.
Like others, I was an unpleasant infection away from success yesterday, having identified the right car from the first go.
|
|
|
Random
Dec 4, 2023 21:00:36 GMT
via mobile
rodge likes this
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 4, 2023 21:00:36 GMT
Drove up north today. Uneventful drive with not much traffic. On the return journey, I left my jacket on- it’s one I bought at Regatta and is fluorescent yellow and black- it was cold and wet out so perfect jacket for the day. Anyway, on the way home, I was making decent progress and driving a bit above the limit in the outside lane, overtaking traffic, when a car pulled out in front of me. The driver was behaving weirdly and ducked down to do something then looked up quickly, indicated and pulled over to the side. Strange behaviour, but my wife pointed out that I probably looked like a policeman. Unmarked Mondeo, dayglow jacket, over 6’ tall with a short haircut. Maybe I should dress like this on long journeys more often. Back in the 70s my dad drove a white Rover. He found that if he drove with the headlights on, everyone got out of the way and let him through.
|
|
|
Cardle
Dec 2, 2023 8:32:58 GMT
via mobile
Post by Roadrunner on Dec 2, 2023 8:32:58 GMT
In two for me.
|
|