Flemke - Is this your McLaren? (Vol 5)
Discussion
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
Ira said:
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies...http://www.autopilot.ru/search-file.asp?path=/1995/09/02160843.htm
Interesting / bizarre and equally so - top lurking !What is that supposed to mean? 
I shared my memories and the reason that brought me to this forum, but Ira have posted some article from 1995(its not the article I meant in my post, btw, because this is a typical car review, while the article where I learned about the existence of the F1 was more like a "Top 5 list", really short and it only had list of cars with perfomance specs and some short comments).
So, I'm really puzzled with both Ira's and "Murphy"'s posts and I Just dont get it
Sorry for the offtop, but I really don' t like to be accused of any sort of dishonesty
I shared my memories and the reason that brought me to this forum, but Ira have posted some article from 1995(its not the article I meant in my post, btw, because this is a typical car review, while the article where I learned about the existence of the F1 was more like a "Top 5 list", really short and it only had list of cars with perfomance specs and some short comments).
So, I'm really puzzled with both Ira's and "Murphy"'s posts and I Just dont get it
Sorry for the offtop, but I really don' t like to be accused of any sort of dishonesty
Kojiro said:
I really want to thank you, Flemke, for such a well-written and thorough replies, I have learned much more about the car(and sometimes about other cars you wrote about) than I did in previous 20 years. And it was and is (cause I don’t rush to see the final result of changes you've made to the car, but reading it post by post, chronologically) really interesting to see the flaws of the car and how you have chosen to solve it. That makes the F1 much more "real" for me, if you know what I mean.) Again, thank you very much for that, really appreciate it!
I'm also grateful to other PHers in all these "F1" topics, who posted interesting questions and not something like "how much will it cost to fill it with petrol")
Glad that you have enjoyed this thread. I have enjoyed participating in it. I'm also grateful to other PHers in all these "F1" topics, who posted interesting questions and not something like "how much will it cost to fill it with petrol"
)hyphen said:
I will add a random question too Flemke have you ever ended up in a dodgy part of town in the F1, a wrong turning into a dodgy estate late at night? Is it a worry with a car of that value.
Actually two random questions- your username, what is a Flemke?
No, I don't think that I have ended up in a particularly dodgy part of town (notwithstanding that some might say that the entirety of the UK is dodgy). It's never been a worry - it's not like if you stole an F1 you could strip it for parts. Flemke have you ever ended up in a dodgy part of town in the F1, a wrong turning into a dodgy estate late at night? Is it a worry with a car of that value.Actually two random questions- your username, what is a Flemke?
As indicated, the user name refers to a late American racing driver.
Kojiro said:
What is that supposed to mean?
I shared my memories and the reason that brought me to this forum, but Ira have posted some article from 1995(its not the article I meant in my post, btw, because this is a typical car review, while the article where I learned about the existence of the F1 was more like a "Top 5 list", really short and it only had list of cars with perfomance specs and some short comments).
So, I'm really puzzled with both Ira's and "Murphy"'s posts and I Just dont get it
Sorry for the offtop, but I really don' t like to be accused of any sort of dishonesty
I think it was just a misunderstanding between well-meaning people. I shared my memories and the reason that brought me to this forum, but Ira have posted some article from 1995(its not the article I meant in my post, btw, because this is a typical car review, while the article where I learned about the existence of the F1 was more like a "Top 5 list", really short and it only had list of cars with perfomance specs and some short comments).
So, I'm really puzzled with both Ira's and "Murphy"'s posts and I Just dont get it
Sorry for the offtop, but I really don' t like to be accused of any sort of dishonesty
Peace.
Flemke, on a similar note then, have you ever been on the receiving end of negative actions / jealous comments when out in the F1 (I hope the answer is no)?
A week or so ago I was stationary at traffic lights in a quaint little town in the Lake District and got a very animated "V"-sign from a chap in the passenger seat of a Fiesta, and I was only driving a Toyota GT86!
A week or so ago I was stationary at traffic lights in a quaint little town in the Lake District and got a very animated "V"-sign from a chap in the passenger seat of a Fiesta, and I was only driving a Toyota GT86!
Martin350 said:
Flemke, on a similar note then, have you ever been on the receiving end of negative actions / jealous comments when out in the F1 (I hope the answer is no)?
A week or so ago I was stationary at traffic lights in a quaint little town in the Lake District and got a very animated "V"-sign from a chap in the passenger seat of a Fiesta, and I was only driving a Toyota GT86!
No, nothing as far as I can recall.A week or so ago I was stationary at traffic lights in a quaint little town in the Lake District and got a very animated "V"-sign from a chap in the passenger seat of a Fiesta, and I was only driving a Toyota GT86!
I have a friend who has always said that he thinks most people who see my F1 don't recognise it as such and instead believe it is a kit car. Maybe that's the reason why I have received no negative comments: people pity me.
Martin350 said:
Either way, that's good to hear!
I just remembered another one. A few months ago I let a pedestrian cross the road in front of me and got thanked by being called a "flash
", I was driving my MR2 Roadster which cost me less than £1,000!
Did you forget to wear trousers? Maybe he was calling you a flasher?I just remembered another one. A few months ago I let a pedestrian cross the road in front of me and got thanked by being called a "flash
", I was driving my MR2 Roadster which cost me less than £1,000! 
Swampy1982 said:
Ira said:
Nice video, good in its simplicity... that shirt though...
flemke said:
Swampy1982 said:
Ira said:
Nice video, good in its simplicity... that shirt though...I'm sure you will have met him in real life, are the shirts just a dashing media image/persona or general everyday attire for GM?
Swampy1982 said:
flemke said:
Swampy1982 said:
Ira said:
Nice video, good in its simplicity... that shirt though...I'm sure you will have met him in real life, are the shirts just a dashing media image/persona or general everyday attire for GM?
You should see his jukebox collection.
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