One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 4

[Ares]

theplayingmantis said:

my 65 yr old dad says that too! is it true though?!

It robs a tiny bit of engine power.... maybe as much as 1%.

You'll do more damage by not running your aircon though

[Ares]

LuS1fer said:

Come on, now, boys, these aren't people with any understanding of real driving, they just steer automatics.

Like that Lewis Hamilton . fking clueless him.

[Liquid Knight]

theplayingmantis said:

Liquid Knight said:

fooby said:

Knob report: People who honk and flash their lights if you leave more than one car length between you and the car in front in traffic jams. Forgive me for preferring to creep along slowly rather than aggressively pulling away and immediately slamming the brakes on a second later when the stop start traffic inevitably stops again.

This came up a while ago. In traffic jams I always leave at least one and half car lengths between myself and whatever is directly in front.

Because you do not know what is causing the traffic to build up.

If there's a collision or incident ahead you may need to move out of the way for the emergency services. When bumper to bumper that is problematic to near impossible. By leaving a gap I can personeuver and those behind me can as well.

"personeuver" instead of "maneuver" in case of extremist feminists.

this is fine on major roads and sensible but people do this in general morning rush hour traffic into town round my way though on residential/b roads. the same people that know its just volume of traffic as they do the journey every day, however everyone leaving such gaps means tail backs and blocking junctions/roundabouts and exasperates the issue.

1/ It is just as likely for there to be an emergency during "rush hour" than any other time. Main road routes in and out of populated areas need access at all times.
2/ I never block a junction. To a degree I treat all junctions like box junctions because people trying to turn in from the other direction or those trying to turn right can be let in or out without effecting my lack of progress and helping everyone else.

[LuS1fer]

Ares said:

Like that Lewis Hamilton . fking clueless him.

I can't say I've come across any F1 cars in the local traffic jams so can't say, one way or another.

[Notreallymeeither]

Not sure if people have mentioned already but it really annoys me when knobs drive around wearing hoodies with hoods that would make the Emperor jealous.

don’t they realise they’ve got literally zero peripheral vision and its super dangerous.

Rant over.

[lost in espace]

theplayingmantis said:

i did a speed awareness course last night (81 in 70), and the first exercise was looking at pictures on roads and putting down what the speed limit was and what you think it should be.

Did one yesterday, new course only going a month. This exercise was described as an icebreaker, got chatting to the guy next to me who didn't have a clue about lights in a 30. But by god 90% of the people on the course didn't have a clue. I didn't get everything right so it was useful, just. It all went very strange at the end, when you had to come up with a plan to reduce your speeding. I thought that was go slower, but it was to get leave earlier. I was a bit shocked when the copper giving speed advice on the video was my brother.

[Blown2CV]

theplayingmantis said:

Ares said:

Nanook said:

J-Tuner said:

This has probably been covered a few times but worth mentioning again - People who fail to understand the concept of interior ventilation on cold and damp days. The amount of people i see driving about and on motorways, with all the windows fully steamed up (including the fronts) with a small peep hole wiped on each pane with their hands is staggering.

This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.

Cocks.

Was thinking about this yesterday on the M8, as I was passed by a Fiesta with a small clear area on the windscreen, with every other window steamed up.

I really just wanted to follow them and explain! It doesn't need to be like that!

Mrs Ares does that....based on the fact that her 80yr old dad told her that having her air conditioning compressor wasted petrol, so she keeps turning it off.....then complains about her car misting. 10secs of me in the car (and A/C on) it's clear.

Ad nauseam on a weekly basis from October to April.

my 65 yr old dad says that too! is it true though?!

it does yea, but it's a question of value. I personally value not have a misted up car and couldn't give a st if I get 490 miles out of a tank instead of 500.

[Blown2CV]

everyone (even on here) thinking an Audi A6 40 TDi is some kind of 4 litre monster.

[nonsequitur]

Blown2CV said:

everyone (even on here) thinking an Audi A6 40 TDi is some kind of 4 litre monster.

You mean it's not?

[baldy1926]

There was a report in the edp newspaper of a car several feet up in the air stuck in a bush.
A 19 year old drink drive student in daddy's car managed to get some real air after he hit a bump!
Lucky he did not kill anyone as he must have been shifting
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/teen-driver-in-...

[anonymous-user]

Blown2CV said:

everyone (even on here) thinking an Audi A6 40 TDi is some kind of 4 litre monster.

i saw a q whatever, saw the 40 TDi badge and first thought was v8 derv. I'm sure i won't be the only one perplexed by there new system.

[Blown2CV]

nonsequitur said:

Blown2CV said:

everyone (even on here) thinking an Audi A6 40 TDi is some kind of 4 litre monster.

You mean it's not?

do you see a decimal point there?

[Sofa]

Blown2CV said:

do you see a decimal point there?

Jesus Christ, are you really getting irritated that people don't understand Audi's asinine, and completely arbitrary new naming system?

[Blown2CV]

Sofa said:

Blown2CV said:

do you see a decimal point there?

Jesus Christ, are you really getting irritated that people don't understand Audi's asinine, and completely arbitrary new naming system?

well TBH I do agree that the system is fairly stupid, but reason for posting is that there does seem to be quite a number of people on here that genuinely believe without any question or skepticism that Audi has all of a sudden started boshing 4 and 5 litre engines in everything. I just hope I see someone post a lament on here that they've committed to a 3 year lease at £300pcm thinking they were getting a superbarge bargain and ending up devastated in a 2.0D.

[Pericoloso]

Sofa said:

Blown2CV said:

do you see a decimal point there?

Jesus Christ, are you really getting irritated that people don't understand Audi's asinine, and completely arbitrary new naming system?

BMWs model derivations went to crap years ago too.

I have no idea what engine sizes they have any more.....

And frankly not interested in learning.

[Kinky]

Aha, the penny drops, ref: the Audi discussion above

I've had some new neighbours move in a few weeks ago. Not had a chance to chat to them yet, but I was impressed (although very puzzled) that they have a 5 litre A5 Diesel.

I say puzzled as it looked like a bog standard Audi, high-profile tyres, standard exhaust, no fancy kit, etc, etc.

Next time I walk past I'll look more carefully

Just goes to prove that I have absolutely no interest in Audi as a brand, whatsoever!

[Blown2CV]

out walking locally today. There is a good 3 to 4 feet available in front on the BMW, but they always park like this. I don't know whether they justify it to themselves because of the hedge on the next property or what... dick move regardless.

[Ares]

Pericoloso said:

Sofa said:

Blown2CV said:

do you see a decimal point there?

Jesus Christ, are you really getting irritated that people don't understand Audi's asinine, and completely arbitrary new naming system?

BMWs model derivations went to crap years ago too.

I have no idea what engine sizes they have any more.....

And frankly not interested in learning.

The new Audi system makes BMW's look like perfect logic!

[Blown2CV]

Ares said:

Pericoloso said:

Sofa said:

Blown2CV said:

do you see a decimal point there?

Jesus Christ, are you really getting irritated that people don't understand Audi's asinine, and completely arbitrary new naming system?

BMWs model derivations went to crap years ago too.

I have no idea what engine sizes they have any more.....

And frankly not interested in learning.

The new Audi system makes BMW's look like perfect logic!

it does indeed! So why anyone would think it refers accurately to engine capacity i have no idea.

[theplayingmantis]

No ideas for a name said:

theplayingmantis said:

Personally i cant see the point in NSL signs...if there's a sign you may as well have the limit on it, it would help foreign drivers for a start who have no idea of NSL's and idiots who have forgotten. Im probably missing an obvious point for the retention of NSL signs and not having the actual limit stated, but if someone could enlighten me? I suppose if the limit is stated you need repeater signs whereas NSL i don't recall repeater signs.

Maybe because the limit varies depending on the class of vehicle you are driving.

o yeah!