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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 03:52 AM
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Posted By docwra
Tyler Hoover? No, I dont know anything about him...

Tyler Hoover? No, I dont know anything about him which probably says a lot for his "fame" outside of the USA. Does *anyone* know who the girl is?

Top Gear though? Ive been watching since 1981, I...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-17-2024, 04:18 AM
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Posted By docwra
Are you really trying to make an argument with...

Are you really trying to make an argument with two nomarks discussing something Jeremy Clarkson said?

One of the most outspoken people around, famous for being a grumpy, stuck in his ways bastard?...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-13-2024, 04:04 AM
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Posted By docwra
Dont forget an EV won the Dakar Rally this year,...

Dont forget an EV won the Dakar Rally this year, considerably less boring than Formula E too :cool:
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 09-12-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By docwra
Pagid RSC2 here, not suffered any problems on...

Pagid RSC2 here, not suffered any problems on track - they are fierce - but they do wear faster than Id expected
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-11-2024, 04:35 AM
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Posted By docwra
Youve not driven one, have you? Kinda begs the...

Youve not driven one, have you?
Kinda begs the question why youre trying to argue with people that actually own an EV.



Ahhh, I see you are new to internet forums, youll get the hang of this...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 08-25-2024, 04:54 AM
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Posted By docwra
I only heard about this about the Cybertruck, it...

I only heard about this about the Cybertruck, it cant be sold in Europe as it apparently hasnt been independently tested, even if it had it would fail hard on pedestrian safety.

Quick google...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 08-23-2024, 07:33 AM
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Posted By docwra
I dont deny that, although TBF Toyota and Honda...

I dont deny that, although TBF Toyota and Honda have historically done pretty well in the USA. However, at some point emissions are going to start being a problem though, and as things stand you guys...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 08-22-2024, 07:46 AM
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Posted By docwra
I hate to be that guy but currently 78% of new...

I hate to be that guy but currently 78% of new car sales happen outside of the USA.
If theres not some amount of investment US involvement in auto production is going to be limited to Tesla and...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-17-2024, 03:55 AM
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Posted By docwra
Just checked this as it sounded interesting, cost...

Just checked this as it sounded interesting, cost is a big attraction here.
In UK using overnight home charging cost for 250 miles in my etron is about GBP 7.50 @ 8.5p per Kw.
Cost for 250 miles...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-16-2024, 08:33 AM
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Posted By docwra
I thought this was only about America? :smiling1:...

I thought this was only about America? :smiling1:

In reality most people drive them because they are cheap to run and pollute less, business users are generally buying because of the tax breaks. ...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-12-2024, 02:57 AM
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Posted By docwra
You know we buy cars outside of the USA, right? ...

You know we buy cars outside of the USA, right?
You know EVs in parts of Europe are now >50% of new registrations?
You know there are countries here that produce as near as dammit 100% clean power?...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-10-2024, 08:20 AM
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Posted By docwra
My wife isnt an engineer either but she had no...

My wife isnt an engineer either but she had no problem figuring it out, neither have any of the other EV owners I know.

Theres also no reports of EV cable theft here in UK apart from a few fake...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-08-2024, 04:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,693
Posted By docwra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9RVZkjZkek ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9RVZkjZkek

The video Ive just posted shows theres definitely some movement available in modes 4 and 5, maybe there is something going on with your car.

I cant...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 07-08-2024, 04:23 AM
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Posted By docwra
Which would suggest the TC is already on, no? ...

Which would suggest the TC is already on, no?
Why would you engineer flying car mode for when the TC is off, it wont make any difference?

The title of the R+T article is literally "The Camaro...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-27-2024, 03:38 AM
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Posted By docwra
Where has this trend of denying a fact while not...

Where has this trend of denying a fact while not providing any evidence that its incorrect come from?

Road and Track article:...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-26-2024, 08:21 AM
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Posted By docwra
The interior is definitely very nice, its biggest...

The interior is definitely very nice, its biggest advantage is that when youre in it you cant see the exterior :smiling1:

Our etron is my wifes car really, biggest reason for choosing it over the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-26-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,693
Posted By docwra
Its a fact though its in all the literature and...

Its a fact though its in all the literature and reports, I can believe it.

Ive tracked mine a few times and have found the TC to be incredibly good, particularly on Race.
It definitely allows...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-21-2024, 07:48 AM
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Posted By docwra
European here. Weirdly GM only offer mini EVs in...

European here. Weirdly GM only offer mini EVs in Europe and Ford is limited to the Mustang that clearly isnt actually a Mustang at all.
This is fairly insane when 13% of all new car sales here are...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-21-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,613
Posted By docwra
Id want a set as spares I think, please keep us...

Id want a set as spares I think, please keep us updated how you get on :)
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-19-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By docwra
I found the turn in better running 305/315 front...

I found the turn in better running 305/315 front and 325 rear ...... but for ultimate grip you cant beat 325 all round IMO.
If I wasnt using it on track it Id probably drop back to the narrow front...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-18-2024, 03:00 AM
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Posted By docwra
As a European entirely this. JP/EU cars through...

As a European entirely this. JP/EU cars through the 80's and 90's were much better made, more reliable and dynamically better than US stuff and we also got efficiency into the bargain, its only...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-15-2024, 03:06 AM
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Posted By docwra
I totally get it but surely thats for government...

I totally get it but surely thats for government to legislate, not for people to have to make sacrifices at individual level. And why only cars, do you worry where the chips in your electronic...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-14-2024, 02:59 AM
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Posted By docwra
Why not? Where a car is manufactured doesnt...

Why not? Where a car is manufactured doesnt affect the ownership experience, does it?

You see quite a few MGs round these parts and BYD are making inroads too - my company uses them as rental cars...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-07-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By docwra
This seems to check out:...

This seems to check out: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185261410951

Original part number was 93170402, revised number is 95599870, both are described as Dex-cool so should be fine :thumbs:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-26-2024, 03:44 AM
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Posted By docwra
Youre assuming EVs only last half as long as EVs...

Youre assuming EVs only last half as long as EVs (they dont) and youre not taking into account clean power generation.
EVs are also constantly developing, getting more range per kW where ICE cars...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-25-2024, 02:18 AM
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Posted By docwra
This too, we are just over a year into owning the...

This too, we are just over a year into owning the E-Tron and I dont miss an opportunity to floor it - 500 lb/ft from 0 rpm never gets old :smiling1:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-24-2024, 02:50 AM
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Posted By docwra
But where do you draw the line? Ive had plenty...

But where do you draw the line?
Ive had plenty of diesel/petrol workhorses, Id have preferred electric power in all of those in every situation apart from time critical 400+ mile journeys.
Id...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-23-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2,774
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Posted By docwra
Definitely not me typing "its" rather than "they"...

Definitely not me typing "its" rather than "they" in my post :facepalm:
Ive edited now, apologies.

What youve written is accurate IMO. While there is a big push to get people into EVs, even if...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-22-2024, 07:58 AM
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Posted By docwra
Ive been told by at least 3 people in this thread...

Ive been told by at least 3 people in this thread that the above is incorrect.

You know they are incorrect, I know they are incorrect but as with much of the EV debate he who shouts loudest gets...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-08-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,059
Posted By docwra
If youre going to keep a car for 20 years while...

If youre going to keep a car for 20 years while it appreciates you also need to factor in storage, insurance and maintenance costs, people often overlook this.

That said, if you make the right...
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