Just for Grumpies

[Imurg]

Drivers who overtake

The Police once did a very unscientific test. They took 2 identical cars and left from the same point to travel a predetermined route of about 40 miles covering all types of road. One car had to stick rigidly to the speed limit and the other - as long as they were safe - could break it.

How much sooner did the speeding car get to the destination?
When I first heard this I thought 5 maybe 6 minutes.

The answer?







97 seconds

Ah, but we're they testing in the Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Breeze?? If they'd done it in one of them beasts it'd be at least a minute difference........

On the subjet of Zafira's - or any other people carrier - what is it with these GTI versions?
I can imagine the stroky-beard meeting - lets build a car that the family man can drive himself, his wife and 3 kids everywhere. I know - lets put a big engine in it that'll do 0-60 in 6 seconds so he can kill them all trying to race the Knob in the Corsa VXR away from the lights.

 

[bobmac]

People who drive with side lights and fog lights.
Make up your mind
Cyclists who now have these new flashing lights with 1.5V batteries
Teenagers who walk along dragging their feet.
Teenagers wearing beanie hats inside.
Last big one

People who take an item of clothing off a rail in a clothes shop, look at it and drop it on the floor.
I was in Asda yesterday and the floor was littered with various bits of clothing. The staff didn't seem too bothered either.

 

[AuburnWarrior]

People who drive with side lights and fog lights.
Make up your mind
Cyclists who now have these new flashing lights with 1.5V batteries
Teenagers who walk along dragging their feet.
Teenagers wearing beanie hats inside.
Last big one

People who take an item of clothing off a rail in a clothes shop, look at it and drop it on the floor.
I was in Asda yesterday and the floor was littered with various bits of clothing. The staff didn't seem too bothered either.

Asda!!! ASDA!!! So, we've got working class people on this forum and now people who shop in ASDA!!!

This forum is going downhill - fast!!!

Would the last one out please control, alt, delete and shut down.........

 

[bobmac]

Asda!!! ASDA!!! So, we've got working class people on this forum and now people who shop in ASDA!!!

This forum is going downhill - fast!!!

Would the last one out please control, alt, delete and shut down.........

So, which do you use...Gravesend or Bexly Heath?

 

[Golfmmad]

I was born in Bexleyheath

Golfmmad.

 

[Pants]

Ah! That explains it then.

 

[Golfmmad]

Ah! That explains it then.

Of course it does

Golfmmad.

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Asda!!! ASDA!!! So, we've got working class people on this forum and now people who shop in ASDA!!!

This forum is going downhill - fast!!!

Would the last one out please control, alt, delete and shut down.........

So, which do you use...Gravesend or Bexly Heath?

Bexleyheath.....

 

[bobmac]

 

[bobmac]

Golf clubs who have websites that have private areas on them that need a password.
What info is on there that is so secret?
What is that all about

 

[USER1999]

Homers handicap record. That should be kept secret, in case Dodger finds out the true story of homergate.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Murph - you little stirrer

 

[Smiffy]

Nowt wrong with ASDA.
Their chino's and polo shirts make for a very smart golfer and all for about £8.00 a pop

 

[DCB]

I was in Asda yesterday and the floor was littered with various bits of clothing. The staff didn't seem too bothered either.

Were the staff littering the floor as well

 

[USER1999]

Nope, just their clothes. The staff at ASDA are often naked, it's the only reason I shop there.

 

[RGDave]

On the subjet of Zafira's - or any other people carrier - what is it with these GTI versions?
I can imagine the stroky-beard meeting - lets build a car that the family man can drive himself, his wife and 3 kids everywhere. I know - lets put a big engine in it that'll do 0-60 in 6 seconds so he can kill them all trying to race the Knob in the Corsa VXR away from the lights.

It is a little odd. I mean, a 2.8 Galaxy, a turbo charged Zafira. I think one calls it scrabbling around the parts bin. Fast, maybe but hardly fun.
It's for confused modern man. Sod being confused, buy a family car and then get sumfin for the weekend, whatever floats your boat. Personally, I'd go for a fuel-sipping diesel MPV and (um, thinks a bit) a Porsche for the weekend.
If you can't afford a Porsche, buy something that'll put a smile on your face.....even a 1.7 Puma has more drive appeal than a hot-MPV.
I am biased though.....each to their own.....

 

[USER1999]

No way, buy an AMG merc estate, an Audi RS6, an M5 estate, a Chrysler 300 SRT touring, and have done with it. One car suits all. Well, apart from the insurance, and fuel consumption.

 

[RGDave]

No way, buy an AMG merc estate, an Audi RS6, an M5 estate, a Chrysler 300 SRT touring, and have done with it. One car suits all. Well, apart from the insurance, and fuel consumption.

Yes, sure, you can do it that way too.

At least these cars are going to be a good drive....I'm not so sure about hot-MPVs

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Nope, just their clothes. The staff at ASDA are often naked, it's the only reason I shop there.

Good God!! If the staff at my ASDA were naked there'd be Greenpeace all over the place and the Japanese would have their Whaling ships moored in Bexleyheath high street!!

 

[AuburnWarrior]

No way, buy an AMG merc estate, an Audi RS6, an M5 estate, a Chrysler 300 SRT touring, and have done with it. One car suits all. Well, apart from the insurance, and fuel consumption.

Apologies but the Chrysler 300 SRT touring - that's the monstrous looking thing, isn't it?? Looks like a box on wheels??

They amuse me because they look rubbish and yet the people who drive them appear as if they've won some form of lottery for cars.

It's a car that looks like it's been pimped by LEGO!!

Anyway, I drive a Zafira so what do I know..