Grumpy old buggers thread

[4bee]

Just pipping Adelaide for the crown of worst drivers in the country, Perth takes the gong.
They couldn't drive sheep with a pair of prize collies.

I concur. They were probably the Welcoming or Farewelling Group sent out to Greet you or to tell you to **** off.


I often think it is the Italian, Greek or generally the Eastern Europeans amongst us, you know, the macho bunch. who **** it up for the rest of us good Drivers. Has been like that since the year dot. I don't care if that sounds racist but imho it is a fact. Take a hotted up red car with crap Mufflers & lowered to 2" from the road & you get the picture. Maybe some **** hanging off the Antenna as well & add a baseball cap on arse about, driver head wear. Perfecto! Musical Horns? Why not?

Oh hang on that could describe any city in OZ.

Happy Trails.

[rick130]

Just pipping Adelaide for the crown of worst drivers in the country, Perth takes the gong.
They couldn't drive sheep with a pair of prize collies.

Wow, that good?

[Saitch]

I concur. They were probably the Welcoming or Farewelling Group sent out to Greet you or to tell you to **** off.


I often think it is the Italian, Greek or generally the Eastern Europeans amongst us, you know, the macho bunch. who **** it up for the rest of us good Drivers. Has been like that since the year dot. I don't care if that sounds racist but imho it is a fact. Take a hotted up red car with crap Mufflers & lowered to 2" from the road & you get the picture. Maybe some **** hanging off the Antenna as well & add a baseball cap on arse about, driver head wear. Perfecto! Musical Horns? Why not.

Oh hang on that could describe any city in OZ.

Happy Trails.

Over the years, I've driven in several Euro countries and can tell you now that, even if on the 'Wrong side', I felt a lot safer on their roads than driving on the M1 from Brissie.

[1950landy]

Just pipping Adelaide for the crown of worst drivers in the country, Perth takes the gong.
They couldn't drive sheep with a pair of prize collies.

When I was working of all the places I hated driving was Townsville . If I flew to Townsville it was the only place I would pay extra for the hire car to reduce the excess on the insurance.

[Old Farang]

All of you good drivers are advised to stay away from Thailand! Even in the city where regular traffic jams tend to keep the speed down, they still manage to have wholesale slaughter. The figures tend to get a bit skewed because the bigger percentage is reported as involving motorbikes, but some of the antics car drivers get up to are unbelievable. Truck drivers are no better, in fact, primed up on Red Bull drinks, they are worse.

Tailgating is a national sport here, as is passing on the left, or "undertaking" as it is called! On dual carriageway, multilane roads, most of that is caused by Somchai travelling slowly in the righthand lane, causing faster traffic to weave in and out of lanes.

Thai culture and competitive instincts on the roads make them a death trap

Driving in Thailand really is dangerous - Don’t do it - Thai Examiner

Some commentators have suggested that there is a spirit of freedom in Thailand which values a light touch when it comes to laws concerning personal behaviour. ‘Thailand is a country where citizens enjoy a lot of freedom and the government has always been sensitive to preserve these freedoms.

What it really is: "ME FIRST"! The ****** do this in all walks of life and instinctively carry it over to driving. Even in parking lots the same mentality prevails. Just 2 days ago I parked in a designated disabled bay, TWO BIG stickers on the Land Rover, only to come back to find an idiot parked right in front of my car. I was about to put the bull bar to good use when a young bloke ran over and pushed the car out of the way.(it was not his car). They do park with the hand brake off and out of gear, but there are limited disabled bays and the only reason they do it is to park closer to the shop entry.

[rick130]

All of you good drivers are advised to stay away from Thailand! Even in the city where regular traffic jams tend to keep the speed down, they still manage to have wholesale slaughter. The figures tend to get a bit skewed because the bigger percentage is reported as involving motorbikes, but some of the antics car drivers get up to are unbelievable. Truck drivers are no better, in fact, primed up on Red Bull drinks, they are worse.

Tailgating is a national sport here, as is passing on the left, or "undertaking" as it is called! On dual carriageway, multilane roads, most of that is caused by Somchai travelling slowly in the righthand lane, causing faster traffic to weave in and out of lanes.

Thai culture and competitive instincts on the roads make them a death trap

Driving in Thailand really is dangerous - Don’t do it - Thai Examiner


What it really is: "ME FIRST"! The ****** do this in all walks of life and instinctively carry it over to driving. Even in parking lots the same mentality prevails. Just 2 days ago I parked in a designated disabled bay, TWO BIG stickers on the Land Rover, only to come back to find an idiot parked right in front of my car. I was about to put the bull bar to good use when a young bloke ran over and pushed the car out of the way.(it was not his car). They do park with the hand brake off and out of gear, but there are limited disabled bays and the only reason they do it is to park closer to the shop entry.

I was planing on traveling to India a number of years ago and an Indian friend told me to hire drivers, under no circumstances to drive myself for your reasons.

[DiscoMick]

All of you good drivers are advised to stay away from Thailand! Even in the city where regular traffic jams tend to keep the speed down, they still manage to have wholesale slaughter. The figures tend to get a bit skewed because the bigger percentage is reported as involving motorbikes, but some of the antics car drivers get up to are unbelievable. Truck drivers are no better, in fact, primed up on Red Bull drinks, they are worse.

Tailgating is a national sport here, as is passing on the left, or "undertaking" as it is called! On dual carriageway, multilane roads, most of that is caused by Somchai travelling slowly in the righthand lane, causing faster traffic to weave in and out of lanes.

Thai culture and competitive instincts on the roads make them a death trap

Driving in Thailand really is dangerous - Don’t do it - Thai Examiner


What it really is: "ME FIRST"! The ****** do this in all walks of life and instinctively carry it over to driving. Even in parking lots the same mentality prevails. Just 2 days ago I parked in a designated disabled bay, TWO BIG stickers on the Land Rover, only to come back to find an idiot parked right in front of my car. I was about to put the bull bar to good use when a young bloke ran over and pushed the car out of the way.(it was not his car). They do park with the hand brake off and out of gear, but there are limited disabled bays and the only reason they do it is to park closer to the shop entry.

I remember about two-thirds of deaths were motorcyclists when we were there. Most were hit by cars, trucks or buses, but some resulted from night racing on motorways. How fast can a 100cc scooter go?

[Saitch]

Good old 'Murphy' paid me a visit yesterday!

In the first couple of days of our recent trip, both LED water tank gauges, in the 'van, stopped working. These are mounted next to the solar/batteries meters. They are operated by pushing a button on the face of the gauge.
I put the cause of the malfunction to a loose connection somewhere, caused by the somewhat corrugated surfaces we had been travelling on.

Yesterday, I commenced my sleuthing, with the removal, inspection and replacement of both tank sensors. I had no idea what to look for but they appeared OK to me.
I then started the lengthy and awkward process of following the relevant wiring through the 'van to the inside electrical panel. My dodgy back is not too flash when working under a vehicle or in crawl spaces.
After some time and a calming cup of tea, I ended back at the panel, with the circuitry testing OK on the multi-meter.
I then had a closer look at one of the gauges and noticed a small gap on one end, which appeared designed to have a wee lever used in it.
On opening the gauge, Lo and Behold! There was a small A23 battery inside.
After a drive to my local IGA, purchasing some replacement batteries, inserting a replacement and trying the button, 'Voila'!
All the LEDs lit up, as the tank was chockers. The same with the rear tank gauge.
Now, what are the chances of both batteries going flat on the same day, even if they were replaced at the same time and me commencing at the wrong end of the line?
Gauge1.jpg Gauge2.jpg

[NavyDiver]

I remember about two-thirds of deaths were motorcyclists when we were there. Most were hit by cars, trucks or buses, but some resulted from night racing on motorways. How fast can a 100cc scooter go?

A 110cc Suzuki address could just hit 105kph only IF I laid flat on to the handlebars to avoid the wind resistance and no way it could if there was any incline. Down hill or flat road just possible and it took a long run up of over a kilometer Suspect a 50kg person might squeeze another 5kph out so possibly 110kph. An engine tweak or two might move it up a little as well

[4bee]

Good old 'Murphy' paid me a visit yesterday!

In the first couple of days of our recent trip, both LED water tank gauges, in the 'van, stopped working. These are mounted next to the solar/batteries meters. They are operated by pushing a button on the face of the gauge.
I put the cause of the malfunction to a loose connection somewhere, caused by the somewhat corrugated surfaces we had been travelling on.

Yesterday, I commenced my sleuthing, with the removal, inspection and replacement of both tank sensors. I had no idea what to look for but they appeared OK to me.
I then started the lengthy and awkward process of following the relevant wiring through the 'van to the inside electrical panel. My dodgy back is not too flash when working under a vehicle or in crawl spaces.
After some time and a calming cup of tea, I ended back at the panel, with the circuitry testing OK on the multi-meter.
I then had a closer look at one of the gauges and noticed a small gap on one end, which appeared designed to have a wee lever used in it.
On opening the gauge, Lo and Behold! There was a small A23 battery inside.
After a drive to my local IGA, purchasing some replacement batteries, inserting a replacement and trying the button, 'Voila'!
All the LEDs lit up, as the tank was chockers. The same with the rear tank gauge.
Now, what are the chances of both batteries going flat on the same day, even if they were replaced at the same time and me commencing at the wrong end of the line?
Gauge1.jpg Gauge2.jpg

Well, I advised you not to change your name by Deed Poll to Ron but would you listen? Nope..