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by Stan Thomas
Sat Apr 04, 2026 8:37 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Breathalyised.
Replies: 1
Views: 260

Breathalyised.

Apparently, there are now so many potholes on British roads that the police will breathalylise you if your seen driving in a straight line.
by Stan Thomas
Thu Mar 05, 2026 5:48 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 627
Views: 267748

Re: Humour

I always thought Britany Spears was what the Scots said to each other just before the battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
by Stan Thomas
Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:11 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 627
Views: 267748

Re: Humour

Which Medieval King made it possible to inflate car tyres?

Edward the Compressor.
by Stan Thomas
Wed Feb 18, 2026 2:17 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50%
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

Re: Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50%

I take on board SteveB's logical response that the authorities will most likely oppose any suggestion to reduce revenue derived from vehicle excise duty - BUT - consider this! If it is possible to instigate a system of charging electric vehicles (no pun intended) three pence a mile - then surely the...
by Stan Thomas
Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Track Rod End - Split Pin or Nylon Lock Nut
Replies: 9
Views: 2435

Re: Track Rod End - Split Pin or Nylon Lock Nut

Belt and braces - also apply threadlock.
by Stan Thomas
Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Further to my "weird noise" post.
Replies: 4
Views: 12602

Re: Further to my "weird noise" post.

I take on board what you advise, and I'm working at it!
by Stan Thomas
Wed Aug 20, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Further to my "weird noise" post.
Replies: 4
Views: 12602

Re: Further to my "weird noise" post.

Hi Hugh,

Thanks for your suggestions. Yes, the tyres have to be fitted a certain was round which all checks out, ant they have been checked for damage and concentricity etc.
by Stan Thomas
Wed Aug 20, 2025 2:51 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Further to my "weird noise" post.
Replies: 4
Views: 12602

Further to my "weird noise" post.

I've just noticed my previous post only displayed the first line - so here goes another try! Basically, my 420 saloon which has only done 47k and recently passed the MOT test has a disconcerting roaring-rumbling noise from the front, which changes pitch and volume instantaniously dependant upon the ...
by Stan Thomas
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Weird or what?
Replies: 0
Views: 5656

Weird or what?

some while ago I fitted four new Uniroyal RainSport tyres to my 420 saloon which has done 45k and recently sailed through the MOT.