Speed Matters - Not Anymore Apparently?!?

[SpeckledJim]

lowdrag said:

As an aside, I've just done 1,500 miles in the UK in my French registered car. No matter how hard I tried, not one radar flashed, from Portsmouth to Mersea island, from Norfolk to the Derbyshire Dales, from Caernarvon to Bridgnorth and from Nuneaton to Portsmouth again. I think I managed a commendation note in an average speed area - if even those work - but not once did I get flashed, and as for the stories of the police in Wales, we saw but one police car and despite radar warning signs everywhere there are few cameras, and they didn't go off either. Happy days!

I have a little note that says 'Parking Fine', which I thought was nice of them.

[Quhet]

I couldn't care less tbfh

[RichB]

Mr Gear said:

RichB said:

However some remember when the site had a levity to it (and far fewer adverts and pop-ups) and wearing a Pistonheads T-Shirt with "School of Speed" or "Speed matters" was amusing. Forgive me for picking on your post but there's a gulf of difference between an amusing tag line and condoning reckless driving. Your remark about speeding really goes unsaid.

You are quite right, and I am aware of the distinction, but advertisers will be wary of this tag-line, and there is a boy-racer element who won't get it either.

True...

[northwest monkey]

Triumph Man said:

What matters now then?

Residual values, lease payments and MPG.

[danjama]

I predict much more serious changes to come.

And I'd bet it's all related to the new employee that Garlick advertised for here on this very forum, and the fact that Garlick is now leaving.

[lowdrag]

Ah, mpg; in my diatribe above I forgot to mention that for much of the journey from Norwich to the Peak District we were on a single lane carriageway stuck in traffic and overtaking, even if possible, was a waste of time, so stuck for the main part at 50/60 mph. Imagine my surprise when on arrival at our B&B I found that, on a Merc C Class diesel estate auto, we had, according to the trip computer, (which of course is optimistic) averaged 72.9 mpg. At least some things have advanced in this modern age.

[northwest monkey]

lowdrag said:

Ah, mpg; in my diatribe above I forgot to mention that for much of the journey from Norwich to the Peak District we were on a single lane carriageway stuck in traffic and overtaking, even if possible, was a waste of time, so stuck for the main part at 50/60 mph. Imagine my surprise when on arrival at our B&B I found that, on a Merc C Class diesel estate auto, we had, according to the trip computer, (which of course is optimistic) averaged 72.9 mpg. At least some things have advanced in this modern age.

True, but not the greatest strapline ever:-

PistonHeads
Because averaging 72.9mpg in an automatic diesel estate matters

Nah

[Strawman]

There is an option on the front page to change to the old header, also gives you the option of answering a survey saying which you prefer old or new and why. Don't know how long this been there.

[RichB]

Strawman said:

There is an option on the front page to change to the old header.

Although if you opt for the old header it reverts to the new header next time you visit.

[lowdrag]

northwest monkey said:

True, but not the greatest strapline ever:-

PistonHeads
Because averaging 72.9mpg in an automatic diesel estate matters

Nah

Totally agree, but money saved on just transport helps fuel the triple Webers, n'est ce pas?

[djdestiny]

RichB said:

This plus the proliferation of adverts certainly signals the beginning of the end. It's a shame but all good things come to an end. It appears Haymarket are going to slowly kill the site.

I got a lovely advert next to your post about adverts

[Leon19841]

djdestiny said:

I got a lovely advert next to your post about adverts

Your cookies suggests you like buying womens clothes.

[djdestiny]

My laptop has not been anywhere near such sites!

[RichB]

djdestiny said:

RichB said:

This plus the proliferation of adverts certainly signals the beginning of the end. It's a shame but all good things come to an end. It appears Haymarket are going to slowly kill the site.

I got a lovely advert next to your post about adverts

"Suits you sir"

[selym]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Unfortunately that bone Matteeboy/Vladimir made the same journey.

[nixon1]

Tyres, mpg, remapped 330d and "i gets more torques than joo" is usually what matters. And bhing about everyone else (including their parking, clothing, private registration plates and domestic habits).

However, outside of the general gassing forum, speed still matters.

[Lordbenny]

I'm amazed that Garlick is still allowed to post and isn't on gardening leave. Just as I hit 100 months I'm thinking PH hasn't got much longer as an enthusiasts site and will turn into an advertising hoarding and classifieds site.

[cure]

Debaser said:

I hate political correctness.

Everyone should.

[Zyp]

selym said:

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Unfortunately that bone Matteeboy/Vladimir made the same journey.

So did I...

[SpeckledJim]

I always thought 'Speed Matters' was too narrow and, frankly, a bit facile.

PH for me is about cars and driving. Speed is about 10% of that.