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by Silk
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flat bottomed steering wheels - why??
Replies: 66
Views: 63763

Re: Flat bottomed steering wheels - why??

isn't it meant to be 'sporty' as it mirrors the shape found in sports cars etc. where the tight cockpit needs that shape wheel to allow the driver to get in... no real need for it in an Audi Alasdair It's funny, but real sports cars don't bother (thinking Lotus, Caterham etc). Although they might h...
by Silk
Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Aviva App?
Replies: 16
Views: 21916

Re: Aviva App?

you should see the data we collect on here... I can tell whether you are taking a left-hand or right-hand corner while typing, and even what the weather is :D there is an interesting development in all of this assuming everything comes together for next year's implementation of the new data protect...
by Silk
Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)
Replies: 44
Views: 36745

Re: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)

jont- wrote:
Silk wrote:
crr003 wrote:Three-stage braking.


Also known as a chauffeur stop, I believe.


Not with any chauffeur I've ever had drive me (mind you, since I chucked in a formal complaint our regular firm at least have stopped doing 50 through villages :shock: )


Ali and his fleet of Nissan Bluebirds doesn't count. :-)
by Silk
Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)
Replies: 44
Views: 36745

Re: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)

crr003 wrote:Three-stage braking.


Also known as a chauffeur stop, I believe.
by Silk
Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)
Replies: 44
Views: 36745

Re: Uh-Oh . . . Trouble in the stable :)

A similar term I've heard is diamond braking, and the one most ADIs use, progressive braking. Feel, firm, feather is the term I'm familiar with. Just take up the slack initially, then brake quite firmly, with a taper off at the end so the brakes are off just as the car comes to a stop. It works jus...
by Silk
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: BATH iAM RoadSmart Group Breakfast Saturday 12thAugust for everyone.
Replies: 17
Views: 28946

Re: BATH iAM RoadSmart Group Breakfast Saturday 12thAugust for everyone.

Thanks Andy. I have probably met and driven with most of the significant Bristol Renegades over the years and even, dare I say it, been responsible for leading them astray and encouraging their renegade tendencies. :D ;) Your excellent demonstration of pull-push steering helped persuade me to stick...
by Silk
Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Current BMW 3 Series
Replies: 17
Views: 16932

Re: Current BMW 3 Series

hir wrote:
akirk wrote:... I find both my BMWs comfortable, but the newer is over 14 years old...


Alasdair



... which was built just before BMW went exclusively runflat. :lol: :lol: :lol:


The Efficient Dynamics doesn't have them.
by Silk
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Too much driving makes you thick
Replies: 6
Views: 8994

Re: Too much driving makes you thick

devonutopia wrote:what's driving?


The car, stupid!
by Silk
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Too much driving makes you thick
Replies: 6
Views: 8994

Re: Too much driving makes you thick

jont- wrote:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/driving-more-than-two-hours-day-less-intelligent-iq-watching-tv-computer-study-university-of-a7855416.html
/clickbait?


I find after a few hours driving, I lose my ability to understand inappropriate speed limits.
by Silk
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Current BMW 3 Series
Replies: 17
Views: 16932

Re: Current BMW 3 Series

I've just had a new (17 plate) 3 Series for a 4 day test drive with a view to getting one. I just wanted something a bit nicer compared to my Pug 308 which, lets be fair, is not too hard. The problem is, the car looks fantastic inside and out but it was so uncomfortable to drive I'll probably have ...

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