What Are You Doing In Real Life II - Page 271

Eichhörnchen · 06-12-23, 06:41 AM

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

Jimbuna · 06-12-23, 08:53 AM

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.

Catfish · 06-12-23, 02:30 PM

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

Eichhörnchen · 06-12-23, 05:46 PM

^ 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

Jimbuna · 06-13-23, 08:39 AM

^ Most importantly Glynn....no personal physical injury to you or any family member.

Eichhörnchen · 06-13-23, 11:40 AM

^ Yes indeed

Catfish · 06-13-23, 12:21 PM

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.

Tango589 · 06-16-23, 01:03 AM

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! 🥳

Reece · 06-16-23, 02:52 AM

Quote:

What Are You Doing In Real Life

Sitting on my fat ass playing on the computer!!

Jimbuna · 06-16-23, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Sitting on my fat ass playing on the computer!!

Same here but mine isn't as fat as yours

Reece · 06-16-23, 08:10 AM

actually mines a tight ass with flabby cellulite!!

mapuc · 06-16-23, 08:34 AM

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

Jimbuna · 06-16-23, 09:28 AM

A bit tough on anyone who's been orphaned

Eichhörnchen · 06-16-23, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

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! 🥳

Make sure you go and see the pole dancers

Commander Wallace · 06-19-23, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

^ 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

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.

06-12-23, 06:41 AM	#4051
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,748 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	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 __________________

06-12-23, 08:53 AM	#4052
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,217 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-12-23, 02:30 PM	#4053
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

06-12-23, 05:46 PM	#4054
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,748 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	^ 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 __________________

06-13-23, 08:39 AM	#4055
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,217 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Most importantly Glynn....no personal physical injury to you or any family member. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-13-23, 11:40 AM	#4056
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,748 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	^ Yes indeed __________________

06-13-23, 12:21 PM	#4057
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

06-16-23, 01:03 AM	#4058
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,358 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	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! 🥳 __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

06-16-23, 08:10 AM	#4061
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,751 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	actually mines a tight ass with flabby cellulite!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

06-16-23, 08:34 AM	#4062
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,891 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-16-23, 09:28 AM	#4063
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,217 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A bit tough on anyone who's been orphaned __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)