The G Man

No, it was produced in America eventually. No need to apologise. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus

.....And are not American

Just watched this at a break, it’s a bit funny and a bit tragic, but sums up, for me the madness of this Brexit exercise. I’d honestly never heard of this guy, far less seen any of his material. Not too safe for work, as it’s a bit sweary, enjoy

Regarding Col’s point 4 above, I can’t find mine at the minute but my Mrs paid £12 of her tax in 2018/19 to be a member of the E.U. you should all have had your tax codes/where it all went in by now, IIRC mine was @ £62 (I think), about £1.25 a week, wow, what a cost. as for whether I did or did not love my country, as a common weal type person, it was more than pleasurable when HM gov called on me tae help them oot, when despots/terrorists were throwing bombs and terrorism at our way of life. Auld Lizzy herself, threw a couple of badges at me for helping oot! theres a striking absence on this thread, as Col has highlighted, mainly among leavers, of an understanding of first past the post system when quoting “the will of the people”, just hilarious.

Irrelevant

right pal, you had no idea what Brexit was all about, you voted on a whim, you voted on what some flash Harry said. before 2016, no one knew, or cared about leaving the EU. Below is from a 16 year old, below is what it was all about, you were duped, you were sucked into what you had no idea was about to happen. It’s a pure pile of unadulterated pooh! Your pooh, not mine, not anyone’s but those that voted, without a clue, what was about to happen. If you loved your country, you wouldn’t have subjected it to Brexit “David Cameron made the referendum policy because he didn’t want to risk losing 10 or 15 seats to Ukip. “And look where it has got us. “This has always been because Tories are playing party politics with issues that are going to be huge generational changes for all of us. “I am 16 years old. I didn’t get a say in Brexit and I won't get a say in it, because there is not going to be a second referendum on it as it stands. "Either way what we have to face is this is not an issue of parties coming together, this is not an issue of direct democracy. “This all comes back to a party putting itself before the country it’s trying to govern.”

No advice from me, but loads of cars have this, BMW Mini, Ford (My Colour) etc., In my head it’s pretty complicated electrickery. Not any use to you, but neither are the last three posts

Got an email from my insurance company today, regarding having a green card for eu driving in the eu. That’s more to do with proving you have the minimum insurance requirements for pootling about in Europe rather than licence requirements. Brexit? Pile of unimaginable pooh, designed by David Cameron to avoid 10-15 seats lost from conservatives to UKip.

I’m completely confused now ffs , what’s the best ‘street’ tyre? MPS4, or the MPS4S? Need some rears for my summer set, which has MPSS on at the minute (fronts and rears have @ 4mm tread, fronts probs more actually)

So Brexit is a disaster, for the nation, for the people, for those that voted for it, for those that voted against it, nae winners, only losers. one things for sure, re Stu post, naebody understands it, but in my opinion, when you start athread with such a controversial subject matter, the OP is looking for provocation and reaction, more trolling than anything else. raw views and emotion follow. My Mrs is a brexiteer, she’s got, by her own admission, nae understanding of the consequence and, no matter how ridiculous the repercussions, she won’t enter into discussion and like most brexiteers, ‘just want it to finish’, well no, not until you have listened to every last excruciating discussion, news item, parliamentary idiocy that YOU started. So there!

Sorry for not paying attention, but is your whole car being wrapped?

Well, my wee performance era started back in the eighties wi an Opel Manta GTE, great car at the time, getting long in the tooth in 1986 tho but did win engine of the decade in the 70’s, or so I was told by a car enthusiast at the time. This was a halcyon time of no internet sh1t, so enthusiasts were harder working Then we couldny stop producing weans , so Manta had to make way for a long line of saloons and hatchbacks, all very mundane and not ‘sporty’ RX8 Weans finally all aff the books roon aboot 2006, so I got me a RX8 231 Unusual, quite quick (very quick by comparison to what I came from), with a whole load of quirky features, top of which had to be the suicide doors, the famous beeb at 9000RPM and the illuminated gear knob . Handling once the REO40’s were changed to 50’s was sublime. You could use ALL the power available and not feel that you were not in control. This car taught me a lot about fast road driving (I had some tuition at Knockhill to help on this). 4 useable seats, gentleman’s toilet bag colour scheme with the leather interior (red and black), practical and took me on many a European adventure. the downfall was the woeful lack of torque, this became most apparent on the climb up the Stelvio Pass, it really was a drivers car then, but you could barely get out of second. So for the lack of Torque, it had to go! 370GT Next up was a 370 GT, reason for buying a Nissan was a demonstrably large increase in torque that was available. Much, much quicker than the RX8, not as refined, more ‘grunty’ and always sounded angry ffs! . Did all the things I was supposed to do to it, lowered, spacered, exhaust, HFC’s, re-map etc, as instructed and tempted on here! I could never really use the maximum power with this car, a combination of fear, lack of ability and running out of road. Tracked it a few times and it was great fun, thrilling without being dramatically fast. Loved the Rev-match thing that it had going on and made for some smooth driving on twisty roads. Loved the interior and the nod to former Z cars with the three dials on the dash. Never quite did the same tours in this car for some reason, but did various UK wide tours, Hebrideas (from south to north), most of the Scottish Highlands, Lake Z, Japfest etc. Only had the steering lock issue to contend with in the 3 years I had it, but the bullet proof warranty dealt with that, albeit inconvenient at the time. Biggest downside? Road noise! F me, it was draining on long motorway drives, great when you’re barrelling along twisting bits, but NHS level of mental health care required after a long motorway stint Still, a great wee car. Mk1 370 Nismo Then Moved on to ma 370 Mk 1 Nismo, controversial in these here parts pardner, when it was first released, got a fair amount of negativity from the community, but some loved it. I think it came from the misunderstanding that when it was released, it wasn’t a fire breathing M3/Porsche 911 killer . It was way more subtle than just outright performance, sure ye got 16 (?) or so extra ponies and some more torque, but the real deal about it was the suspension and wheelbase/chassis tweaks, not groundbreaking but enough to make a difference. Styling was controversial as well, with some major negativity from some parts of the community (from some who then went on to buy one ), but I loved it, that big splitter, big gay wing, and I feel that when I added the, genuine, Nismo graphics to the dark tones and pearlescent white paintwork, made the Mk1 Nismo stand out from the crowd, in a way that the Mk2, might not. All my subjective opinion of course. Again, I didnt do a lot of trips, Euro or otherwise with this car and, unfortunately, I was deployed to Afghan for 6 months of ownership, but during Pre-Deployment training, it was a great ride to get you back home when training allowed, at weekends, fast, capable, comfortable but still had a few issues regards road noise One thing I always got from this car was a tremendous reception from other people, when stopped it was a magnet for camera phones etc (I’d like to say a fanny magnet but I’m happily married ) I should have kept her, not because I regretted my next choice or needed the cash for the purchase of my next car, but because in my opinion, it was a beautiful car. I’d buy it back now in a heartbeat, but practicality might have tae rule that one out. Ford Mustang 5.0 GT I must admit, I never liked the look of the pre release press shots of this car, it was a couple of posts by mad StevoD (you’re not mad, but I’ve got a friend Stevo, who when I type his name, and, because he’s mad, my predictive txt comes up with the word) I’ve never ever, bought a car that wasn’t even in production yet (RHD), and never waited 10 months or so for it to be built. But I did for this wee beauty ha! From the moment I clapped eyes on it, I fell in love, it was awesome looking, colour, Ruby Red, just pinged like a pingy thing, all that flake through it. The side profile is iconic, and from that moment on, I bought into the ethos and culture of the Mustang. 5.0L of naturally aspirated, laconic, laid back driving nirvana. Unbelievably comfortable, a few pleasant baubles in the cabin, some nice retro touches, ‘ground speed’ on the speedo, ‘Mustang Since 1964” on the passenger side etc. once I got over the initial ‘love in’, you do start to notice the less than premium interior, cheap plastics etc, but as the least expensive V8 on the market, that can all be forgiven. This car needed work tho, and all those months of waiting were not wasted, constant research on American forums to gain an in-depth knowledge of modding this beastie and then the purchase of some parts, was warranted. First up FRPP Track Pack, FRPP by Borla Cat Back, spacers, FRPP catch can, the list goes on and on. I’ve modified or replaced a lot on this car and it’s a joy to work with. A lot of stuff that’s been modified is stuff that was left off for the European market, tri-bar DRL’s being one thing. The brakes, Brembo 6 pot on the fronts, are awesome (as was the braking in all of the above) smooth as butter acceleration, great low down grunt, some quirky features, who doesn’t or wouldn’t like line lock. A departure in many ways from the previous three mentioned, a GT car, a mile muncher, a capable alpine pass car. Took me and the good lady to Lake Garda, South of France, Le Mans, NC500, all in comfort and fun. I’ve just had the third service and MOT done, all with no probs, pretty much 24k miles trouble free, mainly and happy motoring. its not the fastest, it’s not the most modern, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s a V8 it’s capable and above all, negligible road noise Next on the cards is a Supercharger, I already own the VRN, W11 PLD, to give a clue on the type of SC that’s going on. i was enjoying writing this then I was disturbed by a demanding 18 month old grandson who wants to type as well, so cut a bit short It’s a wee bit better than just a list tho

Any change to exhaust, cats or air flow should be re-mapped to give optimum performance. HFC’s occasionally, not always, play havoc (probably the wrong word) with the MAF sensors that can throw up a CEL, even when re-mapped. Not sure whether there are aftermarket MAF sensors that can cope with the occasional CEL. I used to get the guys at Infiniti to reset CEL when it occurred running Akrapovic and Berks HFC’s, even tho I had an ‘up-rev’ soon after fitting. just to add I had aftermarket air filter as well

I love the noise those little Fockers make

Pirelli’s don’t cut it on a WIDE range of issues I got a spare set of stock wheels from a mate (mine got a colour change), brand new, delivery mileage P Zero’s, got the release rubbed off on a spirited Peebles triangle run a few weeks ago, other night, they tried to kill me on the way home from work. Straight line, gentle acceleration, cold outside temp tho and not warm at all, but generally, unless you are in Italy in the summer, they’re sh1t.

Looks cool Alex, dates nae good for me tho, doin the 6hrs of Spa earlier in the month

That experienced to to tell that a car has a “bit” of “unsprung” weight? Well, we are not worthy sir, or should I call you Lewis?

I’m not being pedantic, but you started it, and are you that experienced?

Confirmed by friends at Stanlow and Fawley. i like to fill with V Power, but have no qualms filling with Momentum. I have no loyalty, other than to the present tune I run that requires 97+ RON. I have filled with all sorts on the continent, but always 97+ RON If you feel that your “sports” orientated vehicle is not worthy, put paraffin in, for all anyone else cares

As I said, at the risk of feeding etc., Can you tell me how I’ll be better off, Brexiting? It’ll be a first And you don’t know what I voted for, but it was certainly to remain in Europe, there’s a bone for ye

It is a second/grandchild/dog moving/cheap/shopping car Not a statement of intent, Maserati, M Car or beyond But, in its present form, beats Ford/VW/BMW/etc., hands down, on comfort, price, spec, performance and economy, which is paramount

What makes “most of us” different from ISIS, is the fact that we will not vilify those that have different views, we will accept that they’re are different views but we will not offer cruel and unusual punishment, especially to our own citizens. We will execute the rule of law, we will recognise the rights and safeguards that we hold dearly, we will not vilify children who, are now a few years older and proclaim that they are terrorists, without exhausting the rule of law. well that was what I was taught

So, we’re going to get one of these, probably the higher spec, probably petrol, but not dismissing a “performance” diesel. The 2.2 we have at the minute is properly capable and very well ensconced with all the baubles

At the risk of feeding deliberate provocation: Well, when we won the war, we set a precedent, no more wars, keep a close relationship with Europe, trade, military, economics, law and order, no more despots, no more nazi right wing politics, no more bigotry or racial inequality. Then, form a union that guarantees this and pulls the “UK” from the depths of economic despair and disaster, like the EU, then make most things fair, know what ye’ve got, not wish for the unknown and make hay while the sunshine’s. Don't destabilise the most stable democracy in the world by pandering to bigoted, anti immigration proposals such as Brexit offers. safeguard jobs in Tyneside, Swindon, Midlands and beyond, keep us part of the deal with Japan that will see no tariffs on Japanese imports to Europe, so we can keep their factories here. Try and avoid Aviva and RBS, transferring huge assets to EU countries with no prospect of coming back to the “UK”. Stop “UK” institutions moving jobs, (Sony, Panasonic etc), to Europeand beyond, (Dyson) etc, etc, etc ive no idea how “survival” will look as we wander off into the bigger world, that is waiting to bite a nation with no negotiable position.