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  1. I did mention in my earlier post that as tech gets better, costs for EV's will reduce, rang will increase along with general overall ownership costs for the lifespan of the vehicle. Seems that this years new models being released are leaps and bounds forward of those 3 or 4 years ago. Unlike the ICE industry where new models are just subtle design changes or improvements on old ones, we're seeing a wider range of vehicles for a wider range of budgets. This will continue along the current trend as EV's become more popular. My only reservation is that as Govts lose tax revenue on fuel, they will seek to obtain or redress that shortfall elsewhere. This also may mean that less demand for fuel for ICE vehicles translates into cheaper pump prices. (only my opinion). I'm still not a convert though. I prefer ICE vehicles, in the same way some gentlemen prefer blondes, or some guys like spicy food and others don't. I've driven EV's and find them souless, bland and unexciting apart from the acceleration that's delivered with seemingly clinical effort and precision. Maybe I'm a luddite lol. or or even
  2. Avoid it. 2 kinds of scratches that appear on even a new car. Paint scratches caused by objects damaging the paint (going through the laquer layer and into the physical paint itself) - needs repainting. Polishing scratches which appear if you look at the roof at an angle in sunlight and see lots of very close "fine lines" caused by minute particles being picked up in the polishing cloth or sponge or held in suspension in the water when washing the car which cause micro scratches, (best way to wash a car, 2 bucket method see google) To remove scratches in laquer you need to use a clay bar, then gradually decreasing abrasive levels of cutting compound and finally buff over with a wax, then seal it with ceramic or other coating. What this product will do is, (speculation here) appear to "fill" the fine scratches with oil or an oil based residue which , like when it rains and water does the same job, temporarily hide them.
  3. I saw this. EVA seem to attract some odd ones: https://onemileatatime.com/passenger-crew-wipe-butt/ and https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/heathrow-flights-passenger-fight-runway-b2422362.html Then there's this, but it's only speculative and possibly totally made up: Man known as "nightcrawler" found with 2 ladyboys in EVA Air toilet gloryhole scandal.
  4. Me too, I used to work my way through the gin menu occasionally. It used to be a brilliant place, I even managed to block the toilets there once.
  5. He dresses much worse, and more often than not, he has something gripped firmly in his right hand.
  6. Have you ever noticed that he bears a passing resemblance to your good self?.
  7. When I'm in the PI my sleep pattern adjusts to the family way of life (if staying with them) rather than to avoid the heat. I'm often in bed around 9pm and up at around 0400 - 0500. In our own house I'm in my normal routine, but I absolutely love early mornings in SEA, especially rural settings. When i'm up contry, the smell of the humidity, the plants and the gradual increase of warmth makes the time very special for me. I will often sit outside on the veranda or patio at sunrise with a mug of tea, some poached eggs on toast and just relax as the sounds and smells permeate my senses.
  8. New Dacia spring EV, cheapest on the market. The 45hp model might do for shopping trips only, as 19 seconds to 60 is slower than pretty much any other car on the market, but the 65hp model is more sprightly and slightly more expensive than the £15k price tag (probably just a hook for advertising and to get headlines - no one in their right mind will go for the low power model). Overall, despite a 135 or so mile range, for a city EV on a budget but still with decent comfort levels, I don't think this one can be beaten. Two respected and very good reviews: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/behold-very-new-very-cheap-and-very-excellent-electric-dacia-spring https://www.carwow.co.uk/dacia/news/7042/new-dacia-spring-price-specs
  9. Either Or *Note, fit the cat with a self opening parachute in case of an error in judgement on its behalf.
  10. Rumours abound that this was a set up for publicity, as the guy ordered however many hundred shots, which would be enough to have the entire Soi pissed up. Having not witnessed it myself, I can only go with the more sensible and realistic version of events that it was indeed a publicity stunt. I was in Mistys on Pattayaland 2 when the legends "Razor" and "Slasha" were having a bell ringing competition. Both very successful businessmen from HK and both very affable chaps. Wouldn't accept any drinks in return and told me to "just enjoy myself and avail of the free drinks coming my way". I think the legendary LDK was in the bar at the same time.
  11. That's actually back on the road (or in a collection) having been crashed twice by Rowan and fixed You're right though, it takes a special kind of twat to demolish a multi million pound iconic hypercar. He definitely had his ambitions mixed up with his capabilities on that one.
  12. Yep, the M25 is indeed closed in one section this weekend for the first time in years to demolish a bridge. Not that the M25 needs any help turning itself into a total clusterfuck anyway.
  13. glad I wasn't a passenger on this one. The seat in front would have been covered in diced carrots and tomato skins... this is Dusseldorf, not LHR.
  14. No idea what gives rise to the entitled behaviour of some guys Derek, especially in a country where they're a guest. He paid the ultimate price for his stupidity though. I don't see much of this in the Philippines, but I do avoid areas like AC etc where there's a larger concentration of foreigners. I'm aghast at the behaviour of the people you highlighted in your earlier post, they lack basic humanity let alone manners, and its not as if the actions are of rude kids either!.
  15. Ah, yes, mine had an alloy radiator and two kenlowe fans added by the previous owner (I think maybe from a Range Rover) which supported the viscous fan that was driven by the engine. They came on when the temp increased past a certain point. I miss the old girl, she had a lovely sound as that straight 6 hit the sweet spot.
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