Random Irritations

RichA said:
Shops in the capital city that still don't take contactless payment, 15 months into a global pandemic. The only physical currency I've owned in over a year is a pre-decimal half crown, in my golf bag as a ball marker.
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Card should be accepted anywhere. Especially now. However the fees from the banks are the worst. They should make it as cheap as possible to encourage it.. infact make it free then won't need to print as much cash
 
chrisd said:
Took my car to have rear discs and pads replaced after a recent MOT said that they were pretty bad but still an MOT pass. On the advisory it said 100% worn which I didn't think was right given it passed and so went to a different garage to get the job done. When I picked the car up the the mechanic said they were wearing down but probably would have lasted through next years MOT before it being essential, also, how did they come to their conclusion given they dont take the wheels off for an MOT

I hope they ask for a review rating!
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Want a worn disc? My father in law rang me, asked me to look at his car as the brakes were making a noise. I had never seen anything like it in my life, I promise this is 100% genuine.


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chrisd said:
Exactly what I thought but a pass was a pass and I never planned to go back to them to get the work done. Someone did say that they can be pretty well down but if the car stops properly when the pedal is pressed it'll pass the MOT
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I'm sure the mechanical brake test is done on rollers [ rolling road ] if the readings are within the parameters it's a pass.
The visual inspection shows the wear and tear, but the pads could last for months depending on how you driving is :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 
Rooter said:
Want a worn disc? My father in law rang me, asked me to look at his car as the brakes were making a noise. I had never seen anything like it in my life, I promise this is 100% genuine.


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Hasn't that just improved the ventilation?

I have had mine quite heavily skimmed, and was worried last year if they would have enough metal on to pass the MOT. They did. I am now no longer worried, they should be fine for decades.
 
williamalex1 said:
I'm sure the mechanical brake test is done on rollers [ rolling road ] if the readings are within the parameters it's a pass.
The visual inspection shows the wear and tear, but the pads could last for months depending on how you driving is :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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I agree about the roller test and it either passes or not. The MOT guys apparently dont take off the wheels and don't check the discs or pads as far as I understand
 
AmandaJR said:
That would be very irritating. Is it making it worse or just too painful to enjoy? Can you learn to swing more just armsy and get a gizmo to pick the ball out of the hole?
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Yes painful after just a few holes now and I already use a ball retriever.
I've had lower back problems for years, MRI showed wear and tear in my spine. Probably made worse by me not having a good swing technic and swinging too hard trying to get more distance in these cold wet conditions.
Carrying my clubs hasn't helped and my prescribed pain killers don't seem to work anymore.
I've tried Physios, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, even an Osteomyologist, no joy.:cry:
Roll on the summertime (y)
 
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