Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 19]

[dscam]

A fine looking E32. Just a shame about the aftermarket parking sensors.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114844340824

[dscam]

Less than half thread max gets a lot of US utility:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124768537273

[ian316]

SpeckledJim said:

Zoom in and you can find the Duchess of Cambridge on the Willoughby Scale. Around 0.35, between the E28 M535i and Twiglets. Gusting 0.38 if it’s summer and she’s on a windy airfield.

I don't think she's on the scale unless you add an extra zero 0.035 tbh

[Rubins4]

Corr, The Duchess down at .35 - tough crowd. Admittedly, a dame in her position ought to exude that trait so dear to Thread, that of “class” so I can see that opinion may vary here.

Another thread-defining characteristic is that of “Ride Quality” where those opposing principles of ‘tautness’ and ‘suppleness’ must make unlikely bedfellows. I therefore present the “1990’s Kylie Minogue Scale” as the de facto scale for Ride Quality measurement (the units for which which I gather correlate closely with the Willoughby and Derham scales)

[21st Century Man]

That raised an eyebrow, it's Satdee mate!

[Rubins4]

I’m on holiday; everyday is Friday.

[Rubins4]

It would seem Geralding is ambivalent to marque; these AC Schnitzer badges and accompanying chrome numberplate bezels were spotted on not just a 218d, but a 218d Active Tourer no less.

[B'stard Child]

Rubins4 said:

Corr, The Duchess down at .35 - tough crowd. Admittedly, a dame in her position ought to exude that trait so dear to Thread, that of “class” so I can see that opinion may vary here.

Another thread-defining characteristic is that of “Ride Quality” where those opposing principles of ‘tautness’ and ‘suppleness’ must make unlikely bedfellows. I therefore present the “1990’s Kylie Minogue Scale” as the de facto scale for Ride Quality measurement (the units for which which I gather correlate closely with the Willoughby and Derham scales)

Do you have a more controlled ride - My memory of kylie was she was a little on the bouncy side with very little damping

Years of Germanic cars mean I am tuned to a slightly over sprung ride with a slight miss match on damping

[Nicks90]

I would have thought the ride quality measurement would have been based on a more "suitably endowed" scale, to demonstrate a lack of wobblage or jiggely discomfort, with easily observable appendages demonstrating the waftness of otherwise as you go over a speed bump.

[Rubins4]

As true as all of that might be, the scale is still of desirability, and the Dawn French scales simply doesn’t cut it.

[The Don of Croy]

I’ve been away for a weeks proper barging, and thread has motored away to nearly 50 unread pages.

What did I miss?

PS Kennet and Avon barging.

[B'stard Child]

Rubins4 said:

As true as all of that might be, the scale is still of desirability, and the Dawn French scales simply doesn’t cut it.

A little more meat not a metric ton

[anonymous-user]

Rubins4 said:

As true as all of that might be, the scale is still of desirability, and the Dawn French scales simply doesn’t cut it.

I'd suggest that would be a very suitable scale for the way US cars of the past used to ride. Also, some of us enjoy that particular sort of waterbed-esque experience

Anyway, back to cars.

[0a]

All running smoothly after the brake calliper replacement, new battery, a clean and some fuel.

[tobinen]

Looks good 0a

[Geekman]

Lovely. Mine’s about to go in for a few minor things, then I think I’m going to be cheeky and try putting it up for sale for 3x what I paid for it. It’s been great so far but I think it’ll struggle with the road to our new house.

[W201_190e]

My wife has lost nearly half her hours at work, meaning I have to (gladly of course) pitch in a lot more now. It was perhaps not the best time to purchase my X350

[BlackStang5point0]

Barge incoming…. A relatively early start for a Saturday and the sat nav set for the north west. Sadly no one way train ticket or Costa shenanigans but the obligatory forecourt shot very soon. Hopefully meets thread approval 🙂

[mondayo]

BlackStang5point0 said:

Barge incoming…. A relatively early start for a Saturday and the sat nav set for the north west. Sadly no one way train ticket or Costa shenanigans but the obligatory forecourt shot very soon. Hopefully meets thread approval ??

At 7:12pm, one man's early, is another man's three sheets to the wind.....

[bolidemichael]

0a said:

All running smoothly after the brake calliper replacement, new battery, a clean and some fuel.

Is that 'sea breeze green'?