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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    I had to drive to Texas yesterday, no, that didn't give me the hump, but the road went across the Permian Basin oilfields and the road is littered... see more
  • Being overtaken
    One of the greatest observers of the human species. see more
  • The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!
    I was serving in the 80's and that option was never available in my area. May have been an option in some but not all areas. The only way... see more
  • The best vehicle you've ever owned
    I had a Power Wheels toy like the one below at my Grandparents' house It had a top speed of about 4mph and was even slower off road but when it... see more
  • Avatars
    Your Robin sounds a bit like my Mum's 1960s Mini, she said it would go round the one way system in Watford on 2 wheels, apparently it would go round... see more
  • The best vehicle you've ever owned
    Inspired by this discussion started by @Rolebama, I'm curious what is the best car, bike (or whatever else) you've ever owned? Of course, 'best'... see more
  • Avatars
    I tried to put an avatar up a few weeks ago but it didn't seem to work so I gave up ​​​​​​​Will try again now! 😊 see more
  • Avatars
    Did you make any mods to help with cornering? (They're known to role/flip when cornering at speed) see more
  • My first experience with an EV
    The main reason hydrogen cars are not here yet is a matter of making the refilling of the tank idiot-proof. I still see people lighting up or vaping... see more
  • Being overtaken
    This is also meant to be the reason that when entering a public bathroom, men instinctively go to the urinal furthest away from the door. see more
  • Can We Recommend Products?
    If I might add to the books, I am re-reading Harrier 809 by Rowland White, it's about the Falklands war. It covers the build up, getting there, and... see more
  • Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.
    It used to be that a speedo had to be 100% accurate up to 30mph. It was only above this speed that you were allowed 10% + or -. I assume this is... see more
  • Being overtaken
    I noticed when I used to do a lot of walking that I would feel uncomfortable when someone kept pace behind me. I would make any excuse to stop to let... see more
  • Avatars
    I notice that there are very few of us using avatars. Come on, they can be fun in their own way. Mine is of a Reliant Robin I played with in the... see more
  • Being overtaken
    My thoughts are, it's a primitive instinct, in the stone age or beyond, we were most likely to be attacked from behind, so anything behind makes us... see more
  • Paid cash after accident
    FWIW: I have twice used independent claims assessors to deal with claims on my behalf. On both occasions I had the full cost of repairs and uninsured... see more
  • Multiple exhaust outlets
    Certainly with most multi-cylinder engines, individual exhausts, one per cylinder, are better for power, but, a single exhaust system is generally... see more
  • My first experience with an EV
    I guess the dream scenario is that we find a clean and effective way of releasing Hydrogen from an abundant source e.g. water. IIRC, the vehicle's... see more
  • Paid cash after accident
    There is a moral here somewhere... ​​​​​​​Something about insurance I think? see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    Hi Drivingforfun, I think the original Mini was just what you described but in spite of a shortage of fuel at that time (Suez crisis?). Initially... see more
  • My first experience with an EV
    I had a Nisan Leaf for a year or so, the regenerative braking was adjustable, and at any setting I found it didn't take long to adapt to it. The... see more
  • The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!
    I seem to remember a scheme where convicted drunk drivers could volunteer for visits to mortuaries, and have their mandatory 12-month ban reduced? I... see more
  • Being overtaken
    I have no problem being overtaken, but those clowns who pass and then slow to a speed lower than I was doing, or those who cut in close for no... see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    I used to work at a custom workshop. We would essentially fit nudge bars, replacement dashboards, spoilers, side skirts, seats, custom interiors,... see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    Having said that... I do see more and more of the £12-15K cars on the road, so perhaps I'm wrong. And there designs are getting better and better. see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    I'd love to say there would be a market, I think it'd be ideal for new/young drivers. However, I wonder if that demographic may also attach a... see more
  • Is it worth buying a GPS Speedometer.
    With the satnav app being on a phone, it has two options for speed. It is likely using GPS data to calculate speed but it could use the phone masts... see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    People in the industry used to say "Small cars = small profits". ​​​​​​​There might be a market, but not much enthusiasm. see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    Just to add I know in China there are basic cars for around £5,000 but they are allowed to be sold without much of the safety kit we take for granted... see more
  • Would there be a market for this?
    In Japan it's relatively common for sports car manufacturers to offer a very "basic" model, aimed at people who will modify it. They come with the... see more