Phew, near miss.

[Spanish S2]

Decided to go for a blast in the S yesterday along the country lanes, now bearing in mind we drive on the other-side here the story unfolds. Going down this road I see a tractor pulling a trailer in the distance, started to accelerate to overtake him and without warning he start's to turn left up a farm track. Split-second I thought the end is nigh. Slammed on the anchor's, smell of burning rubber, my car stopped sideways about five meters from his trailer! The colour of my face went from brown to white in a second. The farmer just casually carried on his way up the farm- track. Trouble with the Spanish is they think indicators are an optional extra. Anyway all seems well with the car, but I might treat it to a new set of rubber's.

[glenrobbo]

Phew, I bet your pants went exactly the opposite to your face Graham!

Glad you managed to avoid a prang. At least you know the brakes work!

[v8s4me]

Spanish S2 said:

..... Trouble with the Spanish is they think indicators are an optional extra. ....

No, that's people on general and farmers' in particular. Good to hear you got away with just the price of a couple of tyres

[phillpot]

Spanish S2 said:

I might treat it to a new set of rubber's.

Glad no real harm done!



Unless they are seriously "flat spotted" I'd swap them front to rear and try that

[Spanish S2]

glenrobbo said:

Phew, I bet your pants went exactly the opposite to your face Graham!

Glad you managed to avoid a prang. At least you know the brakes work!

Yes Glen muy necessito cambio of pants and a large Spanish brandy!

[SJS357]

Phew Graham, alls well that's ended well. Thank god.
Apart from having to wash your strides that is. .

[tvrmallorca]

Hey where are you in Spain?

[glenrobbo]

tvrmallorca said:

Hey where are you in Spain?

He's in the bar having a large Spanish brandy!
Whilst waiting for his pants to finish the spin cycle.

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 8th February 19:01

[Spanish S2]

tvrmallorca said:

Hey where are you in Spain?

Hola, I preside in the Murcia region of Espana.

[magpies]

Good reactions sir

[tvrmallorca]

sent you a PM

[glenrobbo]

Hi Graham,

Top Gear TVR Steve wants to know what brakes you're running?

Just out of interest.

They must be VERY effective!

[Spanish S2]

Hi Glen, just bog standard shoes and pads, I must have a strong foot!

[Spanish S2]

By the way Glen, I went back to look at my skidders yesterday, no not my pants, them on the road!

[glenrobbo]

There's only an accidental outcome if the rubber actually bursts Graham!

How long were your skids?
Have you flat-spotted any tyres?