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You're not really selling this to me Brian
Things That Gladden The Heart
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GreiginFife
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Being made redundant but all those 'rainy days' that I've planned for are about to pay dividends. Built up enough reserves to retire early. Big day on Tuesday, getting my car remapped!
I can't say I am not jealous. Will need to make do with my 4 weeks for now.
As a career contractor, I too am building up that rainy day fund but still probably 15 years off being comfortable.
Enjoy ?
AmandaJR
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I thought I had mentioned it
I think you did but I had it in my head the series finished after we found out how Jack died...doh!
Slime
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Being made redundant but all those 'rainy days' that I've planned for are about to pay dividends. Built up enough reserves to retire early. Big day on Tuesday, getting my car remapped!
Now this I am interested in, tell me more.
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I've got a BMW 335d M Sport which is 308BHP and 465lb/ft torque, the remap will take it to a (claimed) 400BHP and 570lb/ft. Reports suggest that it will comfortably keep up with an M3 in real world driving conditions.Now this I am interested in, tell me more.
Imurg
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But then an electric Corsa will keep up with the M3 in "real world" driving conditions.
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That reminds me of the Top Gear test where they compared a Skoda Yeti with some supercar that I can't remember.But then an electric Corsa will keep up with the M3 in "real world" driving conditions.
Clarkson "The Skoda can easily overtake the supercar when it's doing 60 mph"
Rooter
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You will be amazed, I had a 330d back years ago, had that mapped to around 300ish, but it was the torque that was amazing. I took it on a few track days and it shocked a few people! Was a seriously rapid car with bags of power! You will love it remapped!!!
GreiginFife
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Before the M340i, I had the F31 335D (313BHP Standard) and got it remapped, most I could get was 378BHP and whilst it was torquey there is no way it was keeping up with the M3 (unless it was a E46 M3 or older). The last gen M3 (F80) was 425BHP.
Torque wise you will probably keep pace off the line but after 1/4 mile you will lag behind.
Don't get me wrong, it's still worth doing and you will see a difference, but I never saw the figures I was enticed in by.
My M340i gets remapped in January, should see that up to 440BHP which will be nice
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Nice! That's the same as the F series M3 I think?
I've watched quite a lot of stuff on youtube about remapping, seems to be lots of false claims. The place I'm going to has a good reputation though and they dyno the car before and after.
GreiginFife
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Yeah, there's a huge number of, if not false, then certainly misleading claims (especially on Youtube). I have been quoted gains of anywhere up to 470BHP from my 340, but there is no way the single turbo B58 is going to get near the new G80 (475BHP) with the twin turbo S58 engine.
So I reckon 440 is a reasonable expectation on that basis and that would see me past the stock F80 M3.
As I said, doing it is still 100% worthwhile just to reign in the expectations of it matching a M tuned S55 engine for any length of time
The one major plus is if you have an X-Drive model. That's where the additional power comes in to it's own.
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Yes a major consideration when I bought the car. Was seriously considering a M240 but didn't fancy going sideways
GreiginFife
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Yes a major consideration when I bought the car. Was seriously considering a M240 but didn't fancy going sideways
You chose correctly, the M240 is for wideboys and chavs (along with the 135/140)
The new M240i is X-Drive but it's currently only available as a Grand Coupe and is ugly as sin. Test drove the new M440i last week (well the wife did) and it's a lovely car, the addition of the mild hybrid over the M340i just makes a bit of difference.
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Nah I'll just use hand signals ?are you getting the indicators wired up as well?
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AmandaJR
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Receiving a letter from HR confirming in writing my bonus for staying and helping the company through transition prior to being made redundant at the end of December. It was a verbal/handshake (virtual) type of arrangement and I'd started to already stress about it not happening and how rubbish that would leave me feeling. Hopefully I can walk away after 30 years keeping the fond memories and forgetting how things have changed in recent years since we were acquired.
Have got a job interview on Monday through Microsoft Teams, never had an interview in my life ?
Any advice greatly received, it’s a job I really want, so fingers crossed ?
Any advice greatly received, it’s a job I really want, so fingers crossed ?
fundy
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basic stuff, know the company/job you are applying to/for and be able to explain why you want to work for them, why you would be good for them, what skills you bring etc. listen to what they ask and answer the question not the one you want to answer. have a few questions you want to ask, otherwise be personable and yourself
if youve not done any interviews maybe worth googling standard interview questions and making sure you have an idea how you would answer them
good luck
AmandaJR
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Over Teams prepare your background so they see what you think they want to see - no smutty calendars! Also you can put crib notes on post-its around your computer screen as they won't be able to see them.
Have a look at STAR answers and try to use that method where you can. You set the scene, the task, the action you took and the result. Sounds complex but it can keep you on track. Again take advantage of it being over teams and keep notes.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-use-the-star-interview-response-technique
Also don't be afraid to have notes in a notepad and refer to them if you find that easier.