it just happens to be the raining season over here, so more than likely there will be rain at some point during the day.
at the very least it will be humid in the evening, which i think may make the track a little greasy or 'green' as the drivers like to say.
edit: mind you, after my failed predictions for the malaysian GP...i might just keep quiet
at the very least it will be humid in the evening, which i think may make the track a little greasy or 'green' as the drivers like to say.
edit: mind you, after my failed predictions for the malaysian GP...i might just keep quiet
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Woo, 12. Quite good 
I am blind now though. 
I am blind now though. I hope you have been stockpiling spare parts? 
That is one very expensive first car. :jawdrop:
With that sort of budget, safety should not be an issue at all! You can easily have a modern standard size car with the majority of safety features inclusive. Most cars in that budget will be aimed at families & young professionals, so safety is a high priority for most.
For a first timer though, I would recommend a run-of-the-mill car with no bells or whistles. Something along the lines of a relatively new Ford Focus has good safety standard, powerful (enough) without being silly and a little bit of fun to drive.
TBH, there is loads to choose from. I don't even know what I would pick! Most likely a hot hatchback of some sort, fun yet practical. Don't laugh, but I've always like the Skoda Fabia vRS.
With that sort of budget, safety should not be an issue at all! You can easily have a modern standard size car with the majority of safety features inclusive. Most cars in that budget will be aimed at families & young professionals, so safety is a high priority for most.
For a first timer though, I would recommend a run-of-the-mill car with no bells or whistles. Something along the lines of a relatively new Ford Focus has good safety standard, powerful (enough) without being silly and a little bit of fun to drive.
TBH, there is loads to choose from. I don't even know what I would pick! Most likely a hot hatchback of some sort, fun yet practical. Don't laugh, but I've always like the Skoda Fabia vRS.
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made my evening! yes, i'm bored!
Care to elaborate on your master plan to early retirement?
This has happened already not that long ago anyway. See here.
I think you said more eloquently what I was attempting to say
Maybe because you are a journalist...and I'm an engineer...I have to make it complicated for no reason. That sounds about spot on to me.
I can't see how Nato are going to respond to this in all honesty. At the moment the only action they will take is political.
If/when Nato ground troops move in I hope that it is solely for peace keeping purposes to monitor the region. If Russia refuse to budge, then I'd start to get a bit worried for several reasons.
1. Russia are war warmongering (one way or another) and if left untracked they will gain confidence and continue to bully other small states in the region.
2. This will show Nato as completely toothless.
3. If Nato were to move in with a force of some sort, other than a peace keeping mission (after a Russian withdrawal), I would get particularly worried about the stability of eastern Europe and how the situation might escalate.
Never done an enduro, but I really want to!
I did do some beginner XC races when I stayed in Texas. Usually 1 or 2 flying laps of a ~10 mile track depending on the circuit.
Racing is great fun, makes you really boost your game.
Congratulations though, that was a really good effort and a great distance you managed to cover.
I did do some beginner XC races when I stayed in Texas. Usually 1 or 2 flying laps of a ~10 mile track depending on the circuit.
Racing is great fun, makes you really boost your game.
Congratulations though, that was a really good effort and a great distance you managed to cover.
I wonder if my entry is still uploaded somewhere.....
eeek...
Can't believe this was so long ago....now I have another Jaffa cake craving...mmm
I STILL feel hard done by! I should NEVER have been disqualified! You are all a bunch of FIA rule mongering killjoys!
j/k /me runs off and cries!
eeek...
Can't believe this was so long ago....now I have another Jaffa cake craving...mmm
I STILL feel hard done by! I should NEVER have been disqualified! You are all a bunch of FIA rule mongering killjoys!
j/k /me runs off and cries!
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Good read, if somewhat freaky!
I'd try being a Vampire for a bit. Stealing 'auras' sounds a little bit more humane than sucking blood.
Interesting concept though - that Vampires simply 'suck' years out of people in order to achieve immortality.
I'd try being a Vampire for a bit. Stealing 'auras' sounds a little bit more humane than sucking blood.
Interesting concept though - that Vampires simply 'suck' years out of people in order to achieve immortality.
Hehe, I noticed that too
Now that Keikkyyykkyky has tasted the champagne I think he might just turn into a party animal like Kimi.....
such an exciting track..............
Never bothered me! I am the Bogeyman
I don't get why everyone is so scared of a cartoon! I can't really recall being scared of any kids TV when I was younger.
I remember a couple episodes of the X-Files giving me the heebeejeebees when it first started.
Ditto, I used to watch it with my Grandma when I came home from school.
The theme tune is now stuck in my head....
dah dah dah dah dah (I'm sure there were lots of 'dahs' at some point...)
Hmm,
From the map posted above, most of the corners look quite tight and slow. The back section looks faster and DF dependant. You are right though, the track has not lent itself well to overtaking recently unless wet.
IIRC Hungary is predominantly a grip rather than down force circuit. I'd say the momentum lies with McLaren in this race then. They seem to use the tyres more aggressively than Ferrari.
I want Heikki to do well for a change. All his performances need to come together at some point.
I'd like to see a McLaren 1-2, with the points going as follows:
1. Heikki
2. Lewis
3. Robert
4. Kimi
5. Nick
6. Massa
7. Crazy Dave
8. Rosberg
I want Heikki to do well for a change. All his performances need to come together at some point.
I'd like to see a McLaren 1-2, with the points going as follows:
1. Heikki
2. Lewis
3. Robert
4. Kimi
5. Nick
6. Massa
7. Crazy Dave
8. Rosberg
Liner Hanger 7.000 in WPHR x 9.625 in 26/40-53.5# Vam TOP HT Pin x Pin Stainless Steel Super chr. 110k
^^^ I'm working....
^^^ I'm working....
I like the idea of modern Lotus 7.
But this is what I would consider a modern version:
http://www.bruntonauto.com/ss.jpg
OK, it's barely changed!
To me, the images you have posted show a bloated modern version with unnecessary electronics, e.g. the wheel and sat nav system or whatever it is.
Isn't the whole point of a 7 to be a no-frills drivers car? OK, maybe those electronic gizmo's are the only 'excess' but I highly doubt it. It looks as though it has been made into a more comfortable road going version.
I'd love to see what they could do simply by using modern materials and keeping it simple at the same time. A step in evolution, rather than a complete redesign.
also........it looks crap! WAAAAY to Americanised in its styling IMO.
But this is what I would consider a modern version:
http://www.bruntonauto.com/ss.jpg
OK, it's barely changed!
To me, the images you have posted show a bloated modern version with unnecessary electronics, e.g. the wheel and sat nav system or whatever it is.
Isn't the whole point of a 7 to be a no-frills drivers car? OK, maybe those electronic gizmo's are the only 'excess' but I highly doubt it. It looks as though it has been made into a more comfortable road going version.
I'd love to see what they could do simply by using modern materials and keeping it simple at the same time. A step in evolution, rather than a complete redesign.
also........it looks crap!
WAAAAY to Americanised in its styling IMO. Actually, I think I'm fairly qualified in that statement
We happen to both be on the same timeline and region. We could at the very least play online at the same time. 'Percentage of racing population'-wise I think makes me even closer. There is a high percentage of racers in Europe, but much fewer here I reckon.
Soo, poo to you!
I'm in Malaysia if that counts
Close enough.
Close enough.
Plus the fact that road bike saddles tend to be a little more about functionality and efficiency rather than comfort.....enjoy!
Think razor blades...
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