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alpharx7
Post #10048
QUOTE (Shuffs @ Sep 16 2015, 06:01 PM)  Marge,Marge,the storms are here!! This little front extends from just south of us,right up to you guys,because we love sharing,and there's more tomorrow!  i put my car away in the garage half an hour before the storms hit, just on the off chance that there's any hail. doesn't hurt to be safe. 
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wolfman101
Post #10049
Ever tell you the story about how the wifemobile just got back 3 weeks ago from being hail repaired? |
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alpharx7
Post #10050
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovati...h-1227529227740 QUOTE Holden will stop making the V8 in 2017, citing ‘changing’ technology It’s over ... the Holden V8 will no longer be manufactured by Holden after 2017. Supplied AUSSIE V8 fans will have to get used to four-cylinder and V6 power for their future performance sedans, the Asia-Pacific boss of General Motors Stefan Jacoby has confirmed what has long been feared. The Holden V8 will die once manufacturing comes to an end at Holden’s factory in Elizabeth in South Australia at the end of 2017. In an interview with Australian media at the Frankfurt motor show overnight, Mr Jacoby said: “The world obviously is changing and the V8 period is coming to an end.” The V8 is the single biggest-selling version of the current Holden Commodore and one of the few models not to go down in sales. But Mr Jacoby said buyers would have to get used to the new world order. “It is just more or less a perception from the customer they need a big engine and big horsepower to have the performance,” said Mr Jacoby. “I know they are charming and I like the sound of the V8 but times are changing. The technology is changing with more or less the same performance. The acceptance is changing, even in America.” There is also no chance that Holden might import a budget-priced V8 sedan from the USA. Holden currently exports the Commodore V8 to North America where it is sold as a Chevrolet. But there are no plans for Chevrolet to develop a successor in 2018. “That (US car) phases out when we see manufacturing end in Australia,” said Mr Jacoby. The GM executive insisted that the next generation Holden Commodore, likely to be imported from Germany, will still have “the same fun to drive same sportiness” as the current car, even though it won’t have a V8. Holden is also said to be planning on introducing the next generation Corvette, but it will likely cost in excess of $100,000. That means Holden’s arch rival Ford will be the only brand with an affordable V8 in its showrooms within two years. The Ford Mustang, available with four-cylinder or V8 power, arrives in Australia in December priced from $45,000 to $65,000. QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Sep 16 2015, 09:10 PM) Ever tell you the story about how the wifemobile just got back 3 weeks ago from being hail repaired? nope on a bright note, it's just in time for the next storm season, so i hope that you've kept up the insurance. |
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Shuffs
Post #10052
We already have this in NSW,and it looks like you are about to get it as well.It's a PIA,in the fact that if you don't want Ethanol,you have to use premium fuels (more GST for the Government),Ethanol especially kills older,and some new engines.A Highway Cop caused $60,000 damage to a Highway Patrol Vehicle,when he inadvertently put standard unleaded (10% Ethanol) in it,we also had a shonky fuel distributor that was watering down his premium fuels,with unleaded.He killed shitloads of cars before public outcry caused a spot inspection by his main distributor,and he was sprung.I now use premium fuel in everything,(my mower,even the Mrs's car,which has an E10 friendly sticker on it). So beware folks,it's now coming to a Servo near you. QUOTE A mandate on ethanol in fuel will help Queensland transition to a clean energy economy, the state government says. New laws requiring petrol retailers to offer a fuel made up of at least two per cent ethanol and a diesel fuel containing at least 0.5 per cent bio-sources have been introduced to state parliament. Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark Bailey says the laws target fuel companies and regular fuels will still be available to motorists who don't want to use biofuels. He hopes the mandate will stimulate the state's budding biofuels industry. "It will support the development of a sustainable biofuels industry that can help Queensland transition to a clean energy economy, contribute to regional growth and job creation and promote the development of an advanced bio-manufacturing industry," Mr Bailey told parliament. He explained that under the mandate retailers would also need to sell one litre of E10 petrol for every four litres of regular unleaded petrol sold. The mandate, which would be introduced from July 1 next year, would not cover wholesalers. Mr Bailey said there are also provisions to increase the mandate in coming years to drive investment in the biofuels sector. "This pathway for future increases to the mandate will also give time for market and industry to get ready," he added. The laws would be analysed by a parliamentary committee before they come back to the house to be voted on. http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/09/1...ol-mandate-laws |
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Shuffs
Post #10054
QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Sep 16 2015, 09:10 PM) Ever tell you the story about how the wifemobile just got back 3 weeks ago from being hail repaired? Are you happy with the job they did Wolfie?We had a major hailstorm about five years ago,and the insurance companies wrote most of the vehicles off,unless they were high end,or very late models.There are still a lot of hail damaged cars around here,and the better the paintwork,the more they stand out. |
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mudbutton
Post #10055
QUOTE (Shuffs @ Sep 17 2015, 07:16 AM) Are you happy with the job they did Wolfie?We had a major hailstorm about five years ago,and the insurance companies wrote most of the vehicles off,unless they were high end,or very late models.There are still a lot of hail damaged cars around here,and the better the paintwork,the more they stand out. A lot of the hail damaged cars from the last storm got bought up at auction by various Indian/Pakistani or middle eastern folks, stripped and sent overseas. |
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wolfman101
Post #10056
All I can say is NEVER use Gemini Smash Repairs. Suncorp decided it was a repair job, sent it to them, they did such a bad job that the cost of rectifying it would have made the car a write-off. ie; the repairer WROTE MY CAR OFF. I wound up yelling at the head of Suncorp Insurance QLD, and having them agree to NOT write it off, having the repair repair work done at a proper place, and billing Gemini for it. |
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Dai.
Post #10059
QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Sep 17 2015, 09:21 AM) All I can say is NEVER use Gemini Smash Repairs. Suncorp decided it was a repair job, sent it to them, they did such a bad job that the cost of rectifying it would have made the car a write-off. ie; the repairer WROTE MY CAR OFF. I wound up yelling at the head of Suncorp Insurance QLD, and having them agree to NOT write it off, having the repair repair work done at a proper place, and billing Gemini for it. Fun times. Is that the mob down the coast?.I used to work with a mate who had a Triton that received hail damage on half of his car,the car went back 3 times due to being painted the wrong colour[Was dark grey],incorrectly applying the clear coat that peeled after two weeks and finally got it right on the third attempt. |
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alpharx7
Post #10061
QUOTE (Doc @ Sep 17 2015, 09:05 PM)  i gather since he's parked outside a Merc dealership he has problems with itand they wouldnt fix <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="468" width="625" data="https://www.youtube.com/v/CTvgQbfFj2w"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/CTvgQbfFj2w"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"><param name="quality" value="best"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="scale" value="noScale"><param name="salign" value="TL"><param name="FlashVars" value="playerMode=embedded" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/></object> what's his handicap Doc?
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mudbutton
Post #10063
QUOTE (Dai. @ Sep 17 2015, 05:21 PM) Is that the mob down the coast?.I used to work with a mate who had a Triton that received hail damage on half of his car,the car went back 3 times due to being painted the wrong colour[Was dark grey],incorrectly applying the clear coat that peeled after two weeks and finally got it right on the third attempt. They're all over the place their workshops are massive. And yes their work is supposed to be shit. The insurance companies decided to try and send all their work to one outfit to save money. A lot of smaller panel shops have gone under because this. Remember, you usually have the choice of repairer so if you know a decent panel shop get the towie to take your car there instead and they'll give a cheque to the towie. |
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Shuffs
Post #10071
QUOTE (alpharx7 @ Sep 19 2015, 05:39 PM) and here's a show to keep the women folk happy / slanted towards a female audience.......... from the creators of Sex and the City 11 episodes out Can't seem to multi quote  There is something wrong with her boobs,Alpha, they almost look like Japanese boobs 
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mark1414
Post #10072
QUOTE (Shuffs @ Sep 19 2015, 05:53 PM) Have you been wearing that motorbike out?You bought it,then dropped off the radar Working on it Nah, things got pretty busy. got a new job and haven't had as much time recently! I did get a nice new Rossi replica helmet in the mail yesterday, all the way from the US. That was a good surprise since I wasn't expecting to see it for a while. |
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Dai.
Post #10075
QUOTE (mark1414 @ Sep 19 2015, 05:59 PM) Working on it Nah, things got pretty busy. got a new job and haven't had as much time recently! I did get a nice new Rossi replica helmet in the mail yesterday, all the way from the US. That was a good surprise since I wasn't expecting to see it for a while. Haha surprisingly items are arriving from overseas rather quick. Went for a good 400km ride today. |
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Shuffs
Post #10076
QUOTE (mark1414 @ Sep 19 2015, 06:16 PM) I will be the first to admit I don't follow motogp, I simply liked the graphics haha I have a Jet style leather coated one for trips to the corner shop,and a Shark helmet that converts from full face to open face (with the built in sunnies),for trips,as I'm a bit claustrophobic |
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Shuffs
Post #10080
QUOTE (alpharx7 @ Sep 19 2015, 08:39 PM) typical youtube censorship  gotta hit the advanced button Shuff's, unless you're posting via a mobile? I was on my Tablet,(which is android based),it was on desktop mode,but yep,tried twice,hitting the advanced button,and it would only show one of the two quotes ,no big deal,it's putting my post count up  |
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