What Pisses Me Orrf

What Pisses Me Orrf

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Flintstone

Original Poster:

8,644 posts

248 months

Wednesday 29th October 2003
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I know, I know. It's been done before but my spleen needs venting.

What pisses me off is....

People who drive with their rear fog lights on because they're too stupid to realise it's July and there hasn't been any fog since February.

People who drive with their front fog lights on 'because it looks cool'.

Kit-car manufacturers and parts sellers who don't include vat in their prices.


Er, that's it for now.

Over to you.................

Mark B

1,621 posts

266 months

Wednesday 29th October 2003
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Flintstone said:
I know, I know. It's been done before but my spleen needs venting.

What pisses me off is....

People who drive with their rear fog lights on because they're too stupid to realise it's July and there hasn't been any fog since February.

People who drive with their front fog lights on 'because it looks cool'.

Kit-car manufacturers and parts sellers who don't include vat in their prices.


Er, that's it for now.

Over to you.................


VAT stopped me buying a Stylus in the first place, had to go for a Striker instead..... I totally agree with you, bloody frustrating.

By the way, it's October mate, July was a few months ago....

chrisx666

808 posts

262 months

Wednesday 29th October 2003
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I'm with you on this Flintsone - the VAT thing really get on my tits. How many kit car buyers can seriously claim the VAT back on their purchase?? Not many, and I'm sure the ones that do (can't think of any) will own a calculator to do their tax returns anyway.
I view prices without VAT with a 'what else are they trying to hide' viewpoint and was dissapointed when GTM's new site changed to having +VAT recently (they were so straightforward before)..

I'm calm now..

Chris.

Flintstone

Original Poster:

8,644 posts

248 months

Wednesday 29th October 2003
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MarkB said:
By the way, it's October mate, July was a few months ago....


Aaannnd another thing......

why do they have to keep changing the months? Just as I get used to writing the date the buggers switch it!

Ex-Biker

1,315 posts

248 months

Wednesday 29th October 2003
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Paul

Shame you can't make Exeter.

Hopefully meet up fairly soon.

kitcarman

805 posts

249 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Ex-Biker said:
Paul

Shame you can't make Exeter.


Flintstone said:

MarkB said:
By the way, it's October mate, July was a few months ago....

why do they have to keep changing the months?

Flintstone mate,
Perhaps you’d better re-check that roster

Exeter is in November

Are you quite sure you can’t make it, cos you’re breaking Mark’s heart .

Den

Ex-Biker

1,315 posts

248 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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kitcarman said:

Flintstone mate,
Perhaps you’d better re-check that roster

Exeter is in November

Are you quite sure you can’t make it, cos you’re breaking Mark’s heart .

Den


Yeh!

Your breaking my heart!

Flintstone

Original Poster:

8,644 posts

248 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Ok boys, joke's over. I'm now officially worried. If I hear one hint of Mark's 5exi being painted pink I'm out of here

I know Exeter's in November Dan, so's my bloody November roster!

Flip! Damn! Blast! Goldarnit! (Six year-old daughter reading over my shoulder so I can't say what I really mean).

meeja

8,289 posts

249 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Flintstone said:

I know Exeter's in November Dan, so's my bloody November roster!


Isn't that what "sickie's" were invented for?!

Ex-Biker

1,315 posts

248 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Pink?

Now there's an idea?

Could have a yellow interior too?

Only jokin' Flintsone . . . don't leave us . . . we need people like you who give input and invoke debate.

RobCritchley

15 posts

250 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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How about...

People with soft tops that don't put it down on nice sunny days

Mark B

1,621 posts

266 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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RobCritchley said:
How about...

People with soft tops that don't put it down on nice sunny days


Forget just sunny days, the only reasons to put the hood up are:
a - The cars parked and it's raining
b - The rain is turrential and the traffic is slow.

Otherwise the hood should be down at all times!

Mark B

ew_topcat

1,938 posts

250 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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hi guys, forgive my ignorance but what is happening in exeter in november?

Ex-Biker

1,315 posts

248 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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ew_topcat said:
hi guys, forgive my ignorance but what is happening in exeter in november?


It is "The Great Western Kit & Sports Car Show" (doesn't that make it sound good) on at Exeter, Wespoint. 15th & 16th of November.

Try this site:

www.kitcar-shows.co.uk

Should be a big event.

Spread the word!

ew_topcat

1,938 posts

250 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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will see you there all being well.

meeja

8,289 posts

249 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Are we all planning a meeting in the beverage marquee at any point?

I heard a rumour than Den was buying......

kitcarman

805 posts

249 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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ew_topcat said:
will see you there all being well.

Nice one
You can stand in for Flintstone, unless he has asickie.
Den

andycanam

1,225 posts

265 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Ex-biker

Did I hear right that you need 225/40/17 tyres for your car? I've got a set of brand new 235/40/17's (Mich's) would these fit?.
And did I hear you gave up biking due to pier pressure?

Ex-Biker

1,315 posts

248 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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andycanam said:
Ex-biker

Did I hear right that you need 225/40/17 tyres for your car? I've got a set of brand new 235/40/17's (Mich's) would these fit?.
And did I hear you gave up biking due to pier pressure?


Don't need tyres at the mo. I was just trying to point out that some competition prizes are useless unless you have a specific need. (no names, but you know what I'm on about)

As for the biking thing, that's not quite the truth.

I had an accident in Oct 02 when I came off on some diesel. Driver untracable by Police etc. I've now got 14 srews, 2 plates and a wire in my right elbow along with a f*** off big scar. Oh yeh, and I caught this thing called MRSA while in the hospital.

Not put off I got another bike (as you do)in May this year. While out with a mate (in Aug)on some roads neither of us had been on before, I came to an unmarked junction. Now that day luck just wasn't on my side. It's nearly 8pm, local country roads, view ahead is clear, no sign for the junction until you round a slight bend, then a stop sign.

I've shown a few people the photo's since and no-one spots the junction without studying the photo's.

Anyway I overshoot the junction, straight into the side of the only car that has passed for about 10 minutes. If he wasn't there I'd of just gone straight over & carried on. Bummer!!

BTW in neither case was I speeding or doing anything stupid. Strange that, 'cause I can't say I'm the most law abiding rider on the road.

I think it's time for a change . . . .

Mrs Ex-Biker didn't take too kindly to a couple of suggestions I was given: "Just buy a bike for track days" and "Get yourself a decent off roader".

andycanam

1,225 posts

265 months

Thursday 30th October 2003
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Ex-biker

I know what you mean.... I gave up a few years ago as I kept feeling I was about to have a big one.... also my uncle (very mature sensible rider) had a car take him out, it turned down a no entry road and of cause wasn't insured..... my Ulncle lost his business because he couldn't walk for nearly two years.

Anyhow I'm currently giving it another go with my Duke, but I still don't feel 100%.

My wife would never allow me near the track on a bike after my major crash on track in my cossie a few years ago.