Pistonheaders and their First World Problems.
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Tarico said:
Nanook said:
Tarico said:
I just got a short shift kit installed on my 130i, but the shifter is now so short it's hidden behind the handbrake lever. What's the f
king point.
Well, not that!king point. Short shift kits are generally to reduce the throw, not to make the stick shorter
Got any pictures of it?
...also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
RobinOakapple said:
King Herald said:
Blown2CV said:
surely you'll have to do all your own housework all of the days because you'll be banging the maid for 4 days straight?
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Tarico said:
Nanook said:
Tarico said:
I just got a short shift kit installed on my 130i, but the shifter is now so short it's hidden behind the handbrake lever. What's the fking point.
Well, not that!king point. Short shift kits are generally to reduce the throw, not to make the stick shorter
Got any pictures of it?
...also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
I could see the point of that if your upper / lower arms were at right angles when you shifted but to do that you'd have to set the seat so low that you wouldn't be able to see over the steering wheel properly.
What you need is something like this
I presume people like Demon Tweets have them. Along with deeply sexy nylon gearknobs
What you need is something like this
I presume people like Demon Tweets have them. Along with deeply sexy nylon gearknobs
I just got into the office this morning and the beans-to-cup coffee machine didn't dispense my coffee properly due to a blockage, so I had to manually use the back-up jar of instant coffee and wait for the kettle to boil and add the milk manually whilst the cleaner fixes the machine.
Tarico said:
It's the offical BMWP option. It does reduce throw (via a new gear linkage), but also shortens the stick. I admit I mostly got it because it looks cool.
...also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
Haha, I like a short knob as much as anyone (oo-err) but that is just ridiculous. Whoever thought that was a good idea at BMW needs a talking to....also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
I like a strong coffee in the morning so in the cafe at work I order a small Americano with an extra shot.
Now recently, the guy serving has realised that if I order a large Americano but ask for it in a small cup then it's the same drink but a bit cheaper.
So that's what I now do - "Large Americano in a small cup please".
Unfortunately their till process doesn't allow for a scenario like that so the sale goes through as a large Americano, which then relies on the two baristas to communicate with each other. It's busy so often they don't and I end up with a large Americano. "Oh sorry guv, forgot again today, ha ha, never mind, nice big coffee for you".
I'm too British to stand there and demand the actual drink I wanted.
Now recently, the guy serving has realised that if I order a large Americano but ask for it in a small cup then it's the same drink but a bit cheaper.
So that's what I now do - "Large Americano in a small cup please".
Unfortunately their till process doesn't allow for a scenario like that so the sale goes through as a large Americano, which then relies on the two baristas to communicate with each other. It's busy so often they don't and I end up with a large Americano. "Oh sorry guv, forgot again today, ha ha, never mind, nice big coffee for you".
I'm too British to stand there and demand the actual drink I wanted.
Bluedot said:
I like a strong coffee in the morning so in the cafe at work I order a small Americano with an extra shot.
Now recently, the guy serving has realised that if I order a large Americano but ask for it in a small cup then it's the same drink but a bit cheaper.
So that's what I now do - "Large Americano in a small cup please".
Unfortunately their till process doesn't allow for a scenario like that so the sale goes through as a large Americano, which then relies on the two baristas to communicate with each other. It's busy so often they don't and I end up with a large Americano. "Oh sorry guv, forgot again today, ha ha, never mind, nice big coffee for you".
I'm too British to stand there and demand the actual drink I wanted.
i work with a spanish guy who is very particular about his coffee (second only to italians i think). From the work canteen coffee bar he has a double espresso with some milk foam on top, a bit like a large cortado if that's not an oxymoron... basically because they don't have his drink on the menu. Poor bloke has to explain it every single day, to any of the same 3 or 4 "baristas". It takes far longer than it should... he's been working there for 2 years! I've suggested they name it, even if unofficially... Juan-a-ccino or something, but no. The closest he can get is "double special macchiato with extra foam, type thing", and that only works with a couple of the coffee people. Saddening.Now recently, the guy serving has realised that if I order a large Americano but ask for it in a small cup then it's the same drink but a bit cheaper.
So that's what I now do - "Large Americano in a small cup please".
Unfortunately their till process doesn't allow for a scenario like that so the sale goes through as a large Americano, which then relies on the two baristas to communicate with each other. It's busy so often they don't and I end up with a large Americano. "Oh sorry guv, forgot again today, ha ha, never mind, nice big coffee for you".
I'm too British to stand there and demand the actual drink I wanted.
Ynox said:
I've got some new (prescription) sunglasses lenses.
They cost me £240.
It's pissing it down with rain here today so I can't use them
I got new glasses recently. Vari focals, light activated tint, blue screen filter, Armani frames. Cost me 500 quid. They're awesome.They cost me £240.
It's pissing it down with rain here today so I can't use them
But they make my laptop screen bendy.
I do look cool though.
Guvernator said:
Tarico said:
It's the offical BMWP option. It does reduce throw (via a new gear linkage), but also shortens the stick. I admit I mostly got it because it looks cool.
...also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
Haha, I like a short knob as much as anyone (oo-err) but that is just ridiculous. Whoever thought that was a good idea at BMW needs a talking to....also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
Tarico said:
Nanook said:
Tarico said:
I just got a short shift kit installed on my 130i, but the shifter is now so short it's hidden behind the handbrake lever. What's the fking point.
Well, not that!king point. Short shift kits are generally to reduce the throw, not to make the stick shorter
Got any pictures of it?
...also, it serves as a continuous reminder of how weak my left arm is.
t the gear change is. Awful box.
The hire car I got - after someone tried to park in a space my car was already occupying - is not of an equivalent standard.
Despite being the same make, model colour and age, it does not have the tech pack, so has no DAB, LED lights, nav or voice commands.
What's that website that has all the CEO's phone numbers on it?
Despite being the same make, model colour and age, it does not have the tech pack, so has no DAB, LED lights, nav or voice commands.
What's that website that has all the CEO's phone numbers on it?
RobinOakapple said:
King Herald said:
Blown2CV said:
surely you'll have to do all your own housework all of the days because you'll be banging the maid for 4 days straight?
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