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  • 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
    by Rolebama
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  • 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
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  • Paid cash after accident
    There is a moral here somewhere... ​​​​​​​Something about insurance I think? see more
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
    by Rolebama
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Paid cash after accident
    Hi @TC1474 thanks for the reply. Yes that is what I thought. Very interesting about the harassment aspect. My wife has just arrived back from work... see more
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  • Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking
    As said elsewhere, do not admit liability, give your insurers the facts and leave it to them. The other driver also has a statutory duty of care... see more
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  • Paid cash after accident
    @WM1803 Tell the third party to get lost. A quote was obtained, this was agreed by the third party as they did not want to involve their insurance... see more
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  • Being overtaken
    George who? see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Being overtaken
    The late great George Carlin hit the nail on the head with his observation, but still no idea why people do as you say. But as Mark07 said, maybe... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • The UK introduced the breathalyser 57 years ago!
    It's true, but some attorneys are just so greedy they will corrupt the whole legal system especially when police officers are corrupt as well.... see more
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  • Minor issue
    Let me take that away and see what I can find out. 👍 see more
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  • Being overtaken
    My first thought was ego. ​​​​​​​ But, I wonder if there's an evolutionary biology explanation e.g. The faster 'person' is a threat/challenge. see more
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  • Who is at fault, minor bump in the gym parking
    Do NOT tell them you're at fault: that's not your job. Just give them the facts and let the two insurers argue it out. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • My first experience with an EV
    The automatic braking thing you mentioned is part of what they call "regenerative braking," where the car recaptures energy when you slow down, but... see more
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