UBM Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 In traffic queues, how much of the time do you spend admiring the front of your car which is reflected off the boot of the car in front - spent lots this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4Turbo Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I prefer it when I drive past shops so I can get a good look at the side profile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Oops - busted!!! I thought it was just me who did that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I would normally look at the headlamps that they are bright and shining equally, i do the side look occasionally too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I prefer it when I drive past shops so I can get a good look at the side profile! [/ QUOTE ] Funny thing.....I'm guilty of that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 ...as he piles into a load of parked cars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 [ QUOTE ] In traffic queues, how much of the time do you spend admiring the front of your car which is reflected off the boot of the car in front - spent lots this morning! [/ QUOTE ] whilst the guy behind chokes in your soot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I wait until a cab appears behind me with the roof down before deciding to clean my windscreen. The over-powered washer jets soon fly over the back of my car and onto the now surprised and frantic driver closing their roof! That helps wash the soot down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I wait until a cab appears behind me with the roof down before deciding to clean my windscreen. The over-powered washer jets soon fly over the back of my car and onto the now surprised and frantic driver closing their roof! That helps wash the soot down. [/ QUOTE ] but the cab has a windscreen. the water just flies over the top i've had several twats try that one when i've had the roof down, and it makes me laugh cos you dont get wet at all... same way you can drive in the rain with the roof down...aerodynamics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I wait until a cab appears behind me with the roof down before deciding to clean my windscreen. The over-powered washer jets soon fly over the back of my car and onto the now surprised and frantic driver closing their roof! That helps wash the soot down. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 You can only count on aerodynamics when you're moving. I meant at traffic lights and I know I got one guy in a BMW softtop as he practically got out the car to wring his T-shirt out and come to have a word with me!!! Of course, I didn't hang around for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] You can only count on aerodynamics when you're moving. I meant at traffic lights and I know I got one guy in a BMW softtop as he practically got out the car to wring his T-shirt out and come to have a word with me!!! Of course, I didn't hang around for that. [/ QUOTE ] Did you speed away leaving him lost in a black cloud, James Bond style? Only joking, mine's an oil burner too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Yeah, covered him in it. Looked like he'd just come out of a Chimney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farhan Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I find black VW Golfs are best to use as mirrors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Yeah, covered him in it. Looked like he'd just come out of a Chimney. [/ QUOTE ] Mine really does not seem to smoke too much - even at the times when I have the tuning box and Millers Diesel Plus - perhaps it wants to be a petrol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Nah mine only dumpts soot when I floor it and when I used Tesco's fuel. Back onto Shell and it's much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Same here, only billows when floored. I have just come back from a very very enjoyable drive up the A68 into deepest Northumberland and back again. If anyone has been on that road they'll know all about the sharp bends, blind summits, long straights and lack of overtaking places. I had to boot the car a few times to overtake in a hurry and was aware of the clouds I left behind! That said, I think it was the the hardest I've ever driven it (or just about) and the car handled superbly only lighting up the ESP when absolutley necessary to warn me I wasn't as good as I thought (I also had IanHo's recent encounter with a kerb in mind as well!) A leisurely drive back to Newcastle on the A69 at 70-80 mph and 2,200 - 2,500 RPM with virtually no wind/road noise reminded me why I bought an Audi. All I need to do now is clean it AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sounds fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] A68.... I think it was the the hardest I've ever driven it.... handled superbly only lighting up the ESP when absolutley necessary to warn me I wasn't as good as I thought (I also had IanHo's recent encounter with a kerb in mind as well!) [/ QUOTE ] Plus the Gatsos. Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 SSShhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Just hope you noticed them Audinewbie! Certainly should have done with the perfect vision though your new windscreen... Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hmmm - chrome tinted rear plate holder - might just "blur" the picture! There's enough on the front to confuse the truvelos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Just hope you noticed them Audinewbie! Certainly should have done with the perfect vision though your new windscreen... [/ QUOTE ] Fortunately I drive this road a fair bit so I [hopefully] know where the fixed cameras are. There are often unmarked cars as well and no doubt there'll be little white vans hidden behind every second tree soon. All in the name of road safety you understand, nothing to do with revenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I prefer it when I drive past shops so I can get a good look at the side profile! [/ QUOTE ] and me !!! every day on the way out of carpark from work........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Mint tonight - lights and reflection off the back of a shiny golf! Better in daylight though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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