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@MotoNutJob Nothing wrong with what you put, although adding 'position' after 'open' would have helped my confusion - although more coffee on my part would have done the same thing!

@MotoNutJob Gotta love the English language - I read that three times before I was sure what you meant...

When you don't have the gate code but know they fail to open when you trip the power in the control box 😉

@TonyAshai Oil, religion and egos - 'twas ever thus.

Oil is the real root cause of all the geopolitical trouble. Time to go 💯 Electric.

@MrJamesMay @AutoPap Is it higher, or deeper? 🤔

@AutoPap I quite like it, but it needs higher profile tyres.

Anyone who's my age will probably look at this and wince. However we're not the demographic BMW are appealing to anymore. Do the younger people on here like it?

@adrianfclarke @MotoNutJob It was. Penniless student, see... (It was upgraded, but still, yeah. 😬)

@Muzzoom_Models @MotoNutJob Crikey a 286 would’ve been ancient by then.

This is known as a package drawing, a dimensionally accurate representation of the layout of a car with all the major engineering components. SAE standardised mannequins are used to make sure a range of body sizes can reach all the controls, legal viewing angles and to check for head swing clearance (the horizontal half-ellipse above the skull). It’s all done digitally, but my car design students have to make a basic version for their final major projects to demonstrate they understand the principles involved.

Spring has arrived just in time. Feeling much less stressed with some sunshine and fresh air. Phew. 😊

@TufferB Chateau how many dogs?

It’s a stunning morning here at Chateau two dogs ™️

@AutoPap I did the same at the weekend, although the smug satisfaction was somewhat tempered by disposing of a few items representing 20+ years of not having time to do the projects I want to, so clearing the decks. 😢

Took my EV to the public refuse area to recycle our waste. Allegedly my halo can be seen from space 🤔

@CandSCmagazine Conti for me.

🤔 Pick one: Aston Martin Virage 5.3 or Bentley Continental R?

@HagertyUK @SirDivers @mikebrewer My Nan used to have one of those to keep her China tea set on....

Downforce, final boss… what do you reckon, @mikebrewer ? 😂😂 The original Triple Wing RS? All Credit. @need4bahia2.0

@LUDENClassics Has it got a TAG branded engine? 😉

If you can tell what vehicle this is, I'll be pretty impressed. I will say that it seems pretty on brand for this manufacturer to replace a rev counter with a clock, though!

@andyps1275 @SteveFowler @Hyundai_UK @Hyundai @HMGnewsroom I think any recording of a powerful engine is a compromise - it's about feeling as much as hearing. I recall taking my then 6 year old son to Santa Pod. First pass he squeezed his earphones to his head, then laughed uncontrollably at the vibrations.

@Muzzoom_Models @SteveFowler @Hyundai_UK @Hyundai @HMGnewsroom The book is a really good read, and the CD a really good listen. I like that idea for a ring tone! Listening to the BRM through a stereo with proper separation is great - if you know Donington circuit you can tell where it is all the way round.

Think EVs sound boring? This is what the Hyundai Ioniq 6N sounds like when it's actually moving (unlike the demo car). It's bloody fantastic!

@andyps1275 @SteveFowler @Hyundai_UK @Hyundai @HMGnewsroom I love that book. About 20 years ago I copied the Type 35B standing start to be my phone's ringtone. 😎

@SteveFowler @Hyundai_UK @Hyundai @HMGnewsroom The sounds from the CD which came with this book can be played in any car, but it doesn't turn them into a V16 BRM. It's artificial.

@KeruboSk @lessismoremike All the time. Manners cost nothing.

Be honest… Do you still say “Thank you” when you buy something?

@Nir_Kahn @sniffpetrol 👏

@sniffpetrol They weren’t immediately popular but it’s a Sleeper hit. Take your time

TV's James May urged me to bid on this Toyota Century. I wavered because there seemed to be a lot of interest and I assumed bidding would soar into the teens. But no. Someone got a bargain. And it wasn't me. Bah!

@TheCleanCarClub * Bongo Friendee * Topo Guppy * Brat * Cerbera

Cute name

@Rainmaker1973 But I would also add domestic financial management to that - absolutely essential in today's world.

@Rainmaker1973 Like we did back in the day, integrated into the entire curriculum... 🙄

Thoughts?

@marshallpruett @IMSA RIP Bob. What a legacy to remember him by. 😎

Rest In Peace, Legend. It was an honor to induct Bob Tullius into the @IMSA Hall of Fame last October. He was ill and unable to attend, but Lord, we spun some yarns of appreciation for his incredible talents and contributions to the sport.