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Hmmm. Maybe down to "driving style" possibly? Without wanting to judge, I was wondering if the "choice words" of the wife was down to the fuel consumption, or maybe how that figure was achieved? 🤪 🤔

Matt is suggesting that you delete the code data you posted above, John! It has things like your DOB etc included.

I think you might be better trying this on a smartphone, John. Apple phones should open this easily (this was originally an apple file format), however I believe Google Wallet on Android can now open these as well. If not there are other apps available for Android that will open it. The pkpass file format was designed to allow people to have digital tickets on phones, it's kind of superfluous now as most companies have their own apps for this instead. Loos like MSUK are behind the times lol

Your body shell doesn't matter, as you have a chassis. Thinking being (as I understand it) is that the chassis provides the structure that everything else bolts onto. As opposed to a modern car where the monocoque bodyshell provides that instead. Suspension - depends on interpretation. I would suggest change of springs, adjustable arms, different shocks etc are more "tuning" than modifying. However swapping out the rear leaf spring for coil overs would be a modification. Nobody bats an eyelid at folks fitting higher springs or fancy shocks etc on a modern car? Engine mounts - on the small chassis the shock towers bolt to the chassis, so doesn't count as a chassis mod. However if the engine is moved back, things like gearbox mounts might need to be done carefully? My take on it all boils down to this, are the changes still in keeping with the original design, or is it a complete redesign? So, something like the Binky mini is obviously a complete redesign, ain't much original left on that! A caterham upright however is based on the Triumph design, it just (arguably) improves the safety of it, and for me wouldn't count as it still functions in the same way the original design did. That's my take on it, though I'll admit I've never needed to test that under fire so it's simply my opinion!

Similarly, be okay to admit when you are tired. I hit the wall on the M5 section, and had to admit defeat. Nuala (co-driver) took the section to Lands End, I missed the majority of it due to being flat out! Recognising your limits is important. We also had a no smoking rule in the car, although that was aimed at me being the only smoker. Not that that was an issue, I don't smoke when non-smokers are in the same space but it could be one of those silly things that make or break a friendship 😁

Seconded. I have used Defibs many times, to great effect both in my time with North West Ambulance Service and with the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat. In fact only yesterday I was imparting some basic training on their use to the crew onboard my current vessel.

Nuala had a Facet solid state fitted to the GT6, you can certainly hear it when you switch on the ignition, but not with the engine running. Although admittedly that may have more to do with the wheelbarrow exhaust..........

Crikey, that's impressive! And I dread to think how long they ran that for making horrendous noises before it finally failed............... The only time I have seen anything vaguely similar (though never a ball split in half) was on a pump that the bearing housing was actually glowing orange. But I don't think your pump overheated that far, you still have paint attached in the locale? Is operator error possible?

For fighting a fire where the evacuation route is behind you, I'll not disagree. But in Hamish's case, he has a 50/50 chance of being on the wrong side of the fire. (Well, fingers crossed he never faces this actually, but assuming worst case scenario.) Then he not only has a fire plus smoke fumes degrading his breathable atmosphere, but he has added CO2 to the mix. There are many cases where CO2 is a brilliant choice, I just don't think that this is one of them.

Nope, they use something called Novec now? Although there may be others as well, just that's the one I have sailed with. Tend to be used on High Voltage switchboards. Never used a fire stick, so can't comment on those. Foam is very effective though, we carry high expansion and low expansion onboard, and indeed they are my responsibility to operate if the worst case scenario happens! This idea has serious merit, actually! We use "water mist" or "Hi Fog" systems onboard, and they are very effective with minimal water consumption. The idea is that you force the water under pressure through a nozzle that produces a fine mist, which then removes the heat from a fire by evaporation thereby extinguishing it. Works on almost all fire types, for your use electrical is the one it won't cover? I'm thinking along the lines of a Karcher (or similar) pressure washer, with a nozzle that produces a fine mist. Easy to plumb in, doesn't cost a fortune?

I'm thinking he has a window just before the bench on the LHS of the pic? I was thinking the same.....

As egret says, Dry Powder. This is what we have dotted around the ER on Oil Tankers (and everywhere else, not just Engine Spaces). I'm afraid I disagree with Sir Rooster, I would not be using CO2 in your garage. You state you want an extinguisher to use in order to escape, and I might suggest firing off CO2 in an enclosed space in front of you would be somewhat detrimental to the escape portion of your plan!

All good advice (says he who has only done one RBRR lol), my only addition here is see if you can pool spares where possible. If there are (for example) only 4 Acclaims going, it's a bit daft if you all carry the same spares. Pool together and split what is needed between you all if possible, and likewise consider what spares are common across other models. The event is non-competitive and I found big on team spirit and co-operation, which is one of the nice things about it. I hope you enjoy it!

And a very grateful home it is too 😁 Although you are scaring me with all that wiring!

Reading all of this makes me heartily glad I took the plunge and relieved Nick of his going spare MS and loom! It might not have been the £100 quid bargain Roger managed, but it was still a very attractive deal nonetheless 😁