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 (26-10-24, 06:26 AM)robbo Wrote: The Octavia estate is a similar sized car to my Vectra, which had been a perfect car for my needs. Will no doubt just buy a banger as a stop gap until something I really like comes along. Obviously has to be ULEZ compliant. The Fabia 2 is ULEZ compliant, as is anything Euro 4 or better. And I can carry an 8'2" surfboard in it 
I’ m used to full sized cars for their comfort and ride quality. Currently borrowing my sons Corsa, which feels like a dodgem and is trying its best to shake out a few fillings.?
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
04-11-24, 01:56 PM
A Corsa! I didn't think any of those were still on the road.......
(04-11-24, 01:56 PM)fazerscotty Wrote: A Corsa! I didn't think any of those were still on the road....... He’s had it from new, only 20k on the clock. Only snag for me borrowing it is being only a 2 door, the doors are so long you need a wide parking space to get out of the car.?
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
06-11-24, 11:27 AM
"Only snag for me borrowing it is being only a 2 door, the doors are so long you need a wide parking space to get out of the car.?"
I need wide parking bays as well - cos I is fat! (06-11-24, 11:27 AM)fazerscotty Wrote: "Only snag for me borrowing it is being only a 2 door, the doors are so long you need a wide parking space to get out of the car.?" ?…..I bet you’re a 10 stone racing snake really.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
08-11-24, 01:49 PM
Haha lol. If only you knew.
I saw a nurse the other day and she reckons I have lost 12 kilos over the last 4 months! I'm still the wrong side of 100k though. (08-11-24, 01:49 PM)fazerscotty Wrote: Haha lol. If only you knew. Wow, that’s 2 stoneish in real money, well done that’s really good going. That’s approx the weight of your riding gear (jacket,boots, trousers, helmet and gloves). A few years ago I crept up to the 15 and a half stone mark, got the pushbike out and tried to eat a bit healthier and lost 2 stone. When MCT did my fork overhaul he needed to know my riding weight, and dressed to ride I was back to 15.5 stone. My problem times are Christmas and holiday. Just get rid of the Xmas weight, and it’s time to go on holiday ?…..an endless cycle, a bit like the Forth Bridge.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
10-11-24, 06:58 PM
I am trying a change in how I eat. Breakfast and lunch - I'll eat whatever I want too. Evening - nothing at all, unless I really feel I need it.
Seems to be working - the Dr's & Diabetic nurse were a bit sceptical, but the proof is in the scales! I'm going to stick it out until the New Year and see where I am. LOL - I have just thought of a benefit to the weight loss - I can get another bike in the garage as I won't need so much space to move! Happy Days
12-11-24, 09:46 AM
(10-11-24, 06:58 PM)fazerscotty Wrote: I am trying a change in how I eat. Breakfast and lunch - I'll eat whatever I want too. Evening - nothing at all, unless I really feel I need it. Well done every cloud and all that. I have read that many people maintain a weight that they’re happy with, by not eating after 6pm. Logically I suppose you need a decent breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead and taper off as the day progresses. Better start looking at new bike options
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
13-11-24, 02:26 PM
"Better start looking at new bike options"
Haha lol - I wish. Madame purchased a trike. Honda VF750 (V4 Sabre?) based, with a Reliant axle. Garage Tetris is going to be my new hobby over the winter (if and when I'm not working).
18-11-24, 09:57 AM
If the snow comes, a trike will be just the job.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
19-11-24, 09:22 PM
The snow has arrived - the trike is deep in the garage lol (and it's too frigging cold to do anything!). I spent the weekend at Goodwood, working in the cold, so I'm currently warming up still.
20-11-24, 01:37 PM
(26-10-24, 08:12 PM)Grahamm Wrote: The Fabia 2 is ULEZ compliant, as is anything Euro 4 or better. Only on petrol engines. For diesel it needs to be Euro6 so my sons 2004 Focus is compliant but my 2012 Audi isn't.
Another ex-Fazer rider that is a foccer again
20-11-24, 02:28 PM
(20-11-24, 01:37 PM)BBROWN1664 Wrote:(26-10-24, 08:12 PM)Grahamm Wrote: The Fabia 2 is ULEZ compliant, as is anything Euro 4 or better. There's always one at the table changing the subject LOL.
20-11-24, 03:47 PM
Bit of a curveball…back on the dreaded ULEZ subject. It’s caused a lot of people, including me, to get rid of perfectly good serviceable cars.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
20-11-24, 07:45 PM
My partner (who has asthma) used to work in central London. When she caught the train there in the morning, some days she could tell how close they were by how tight her breathing was becoming...
21-11-24, 10:52 AM
(20-11-24, 07:45 PM)Grahamm Wrote: My partner (who has asthma) used to work in central London. When she caught the train there in the morning, some days she could tell how close they were by how tight her breathing was becoming... In central London I’d agree, still terrible for tube travellers. However the areas that border the M25, outside of the North/South Circular, have not and do not have poor air quality, and show no difference since a year of ULEZ. The only effect has been the destruction of perfectly good cars causing a lot of expense to the people, in the main, who can least afford it.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
22-11-24, 02:31 AM
Those "perfectly good cars" still produce pollution which accumulates in the central areas of London.
22-11-24, 08:02 PM
I've always swung towards the view that the ULEZ scheme is simply a revenue raiser in disguise. Heres a couple of snippets to ponder.
Tests by Emissions Analytics, an engineering consulting company based in England, found tires produce about 2,000 times more particle pollution by mass than tailpipes. Although not regulated, those emissions exceed the legal particle limits for exhaust.9 Jul 2023 Tire wear emissions emit 1,850 times more pollution into the environment than exhaust pollutants, according to new research. This is particularly concerning for electric vehicles, as tire wear emissions increase for heavier vehicles, and EVs weigh more than their gas counterparts due to their batteries.7 Mar 2024 Washington Post |
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