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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #28770 on: 18 June 2026, 20:32:45 »

Changed the rear discs and pads on the Audi. As it has EPB, I used software to wind the rear calipers back and put them in service mode, or ‘Start lining change’ as it shows on screen.
As I’m getting old, I have to write a tick list of the order of tasks, like siphon out brake fluid to make way for the pad push back, and to remember to pump the brake pedal before hitting ‘End lining change’. If I don’t, the car gets angry.  ::) 
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #28771 on: 19 June 2026, 20:07:56 »

and to remember to pump the brake pedal before hitting ‘End lining change’. If I don’t, the car gets angry.  ::)
Guess what I didn't do when I did mine a couple of weeks back ;D
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« Reply #28772 on: 19 June 2026, 20:12:00 »

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4

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« Reply #28773 on: 19 June 2026, 21:44:18 »

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4

That road looks ideal for a rev up and go step through scooter in your shorts, t-shirt and flip flops!  :y   ;D
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« Reply #28774 on: 19 June 2026, 22:40:50 »

and to remember to pump the brake pedal before hitting ‘End lining change’. If I don’t, the car gets angry.  ::)
Guess what I didn't do when I did mine a couple of weeks back ;D

Oops.   ;D

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4


Impressive, that looks like something out of the Italian Job.  :y
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« Reply #28775 on: 20 June 2026, 19:29:32 »

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4

That road looks ideal for a rev up and go step through scooter in your shorts, t-shirt and flip flops!  :y   ;D
Like all the Brit tourists out here, complete with beetroot red arms, face, back, and bald patch....
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« Reply #28776 on: 20 June 2026, 19:32:22 »

Impressive, that looks like something out of the Italian Job.  :y
Not as much fun as one in Santorini last month in a clapped out Panda....

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3688413,25.477369,17.56z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

(No drone footage due to the airport)

Turns out, I wasn't supposed to drive on this road....    ....which I didn't find out until I'd been up and down it a couple of times ;D
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« Reply #28777 on: 20 June 2026, 20:10:17 »

Today's road to spank the brakes on the Soviet VAG...

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« Reply #28778 on: 21 June 2026, 01:47:51 »

Nice 8)
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« Reply #28779 on: 21 June 2026, 02:36:53 »

Nice 8)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #28780 on: 21 June 2026, 11:50:34 »

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4

That road looks ideal for a rev up and go step through scooter in your shorts, t-shirt and flip flops!  :y   ;D
Like all the Brit tourists out here, complete with beetroot red arms, face, back, and bald patch....

Tattoos. You forgot the obligatory tattoos.   :)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #28781 on: 21 June 2026, 13:21:42 »

Impressive, that looks like something out of the Italian Job.  :y
Not as much fun as one in Santorini last month in a clapped out Panda....

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3688413,25.477369,17.56z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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That looks like the squiggles that my youngest granddaughter does when she’s colouring, or the squiggles when someone is trying to get their biro to work.  ;D
Fascinating road layout though.  :y
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #28782 on: 21 June 2026, 20:43:52 »

Fortunately, just to the right, a decent set of switchbacks to lower you a few hundred metres down to the green area.  The Soviet VW had some proper hot brakes ;D

https://youtu.be/BpCd9mwcNv4

That road looks ideal for a rev up and go step through scooter in your shorts, t-shirt and flip flops!  :y   ;D
Like all the Brit tourists out here, complete with beetroot red arms, face, back, and bald patch....

Tattoos. You forgot the obligatory tattoos.   :)
Oh yes, good point.


Talking of tatts, I was down beach this afternoon, and a pretty young lass, probably around 14/15ish with her parents, covered head to toe in tramp stamps. As were her parents.

I kinda get the right to individualism, but when something is permanent, not before you are an adult.  Particularly when it will impact your ability to get through any interview in anywhere other than a vape shop...
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« Reply #28783 on: 21 June 2026, 21:14:18 »

One of the wife's teachers in a previous school was pretty much tattooed all over. However, nothing showed outside of her business suit, so no problem. She was pretty wacky by all accounts, but one of the best teachers Mo has ever come across.
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« Reply #28784 on: 21 June 2026, 21:14:52 »

Just asked Mo, the girl's a headteacher now.
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