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Post by pantropia on Sept 20, 2009 21:12:52 GMT
I definitely think I should take my test in Gerald. My instructor reckons they go easier on people in old cars, because doing otherwise would be a bit scary. I don't think I even got up to 50mph. Made up for that today, though, bombing down the A50 overtaking trucks.  |
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 21, 2009 18:37:28 GMT
Unfortunately, to take my test in Gerald I've discovered he would need to be able to do a sustained 100kph (62mph) and he can't. Then again, if I can get through my test without going above 50mph it might not be too bad... because according to Gerald's handbook he has a top speed of 84mph.
Not any more, he doesn't, but I don't think his engine rebuild will be too much longer, and he might have a bit more POWWEEERRR after that!
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Post by chariset on Sept 21, 2009 18:56:33 GMT
"Dear Top Gear. I have an old Triumph. Can you tune him to be able to do a sustained 62 mph in two days with a budget of 500 pounds?"
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Post by Mayfayre on Sept 21, 2009 19:05:35 GMT
"Dear Top Gear. I have an old Triumph. Can you tune him to be able to do a sustained 62 mph in two days with a budget of 500 pounds?"  |
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 21, 2009 19:10:07 GMT
The only problem with that is that I'd quite like to have a car left when they've finished...
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Post by chariset on Sept 21, 2009 19:44:03 GMT
But I'm sure Hammond would add some lovely flame decals on the sides...
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Post by pantropia on Sept 21, 2009 20:02:23 GMT
Heh. Heinz really proved himself today, we got bonged at a few times for cruising at 74mph.  |
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Post by bayleaf on Oct 5, 2009 12:55:19 GMT
Sorry to drag this back on-topic:
1. Learn to play the piano
2. Have a go at creative writing (that's mainly down to this board ;D)
3. Embrace my inner nerd (and that of my husband- ooh er!)
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Filthy Mayhemer
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Post by PP on Oct 5, 2009 16:42:15 GMT
This weekend I took the plunge and purchased a Brompton after many years of wanting one. James first brought them to my attention. I now have a very sore bottom |
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Post by dit on Oct 5, 2009 20:07:33 GMT
You may remember that on page 1 of this thread I said how kids at my school admire James, despite him being what would normally be considered "uncool"? Well, I think I've found a Fail.
One lad saw my screensaver today and said, "Oh, you like Top Gear?" We then had a quick conversation in which he told me that his favourite is Jeremy, then asked me who I liked. When I said James, he made that little "meh" mouth kids make, and when I asked him why he said "Don't like him. He's old-fashioned".
So I very tactfully replied, "Ah, perhaps he appeals to older people, then".
Whereupon said 11-year-old said, "Yeah, that'd be it", and trotted away.
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Post by Mayfayre on Oct 7, 2009 21:15:04 GMT
The main thing James has inspired me to do is eat more pies.
Which is why I'm now on a diet.
He's also partially responsible, in a very roundabout sort of way, for me buying another motorbike. Or two.
And because some of the people on here had a go at drawing the TG3, he's inspired me to pick up a pencil again (though I put it down before I got around to drawing Jeremy!).
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