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Post by Bing » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:42 pm

TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
I’m not sure I’d put much faith in Danny’s grasp - or respect - of physics. After all, it was abuse of physics that killed his own car...
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Post by buzyg » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:44 pm

dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:37 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
Tom....... :thumbsup:
And I'm happy in my flippy floppy roadster. That was designed to save my life from impacts like that from the start. :D :wink:
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:46 pm

Bing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:42 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
I’m not sure I’d put much faith in Danny’s grasp - and respect - of physics. After all, it was abuse of physics that killed his car...
:rofl: :rofl:
You have a slightly valid point but shhhhh I didn’t admit to that
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:47 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:44 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:37 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
Tom....... :thumbsup:
And I'm happy in my flippy floppy roadster. That was designed to save my life from impacts like that from the start. :D :wink:
You seen the euro ncap on an E89 :rofl: :rofl:
Scored all of 3 stars

My physics would say you be in a box :rofl:
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Post by buzyg » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:49 pm

dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:47 pm
buzyg wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:44 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:37 pm Tom....... :thumbsup:
And I'm happy in my flippy floppy roadster. That was designed to save my life from impacts like that from the start. :D :wink:
You seen you euro ncap on an E89 :rofl: :rofl:
Scored all of 3 stars
Roll on BREXIT :wink:
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Post by TomK » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:51 pm

Bing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:42 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
I’m not sure I’d put much faith in Danny’s grasp - or respect - of physics. After all, it was abuse of physics that killed his own car...
Bit mean, more like badly built engine by the sounds of things, who knows, danny does sound like he enjoys the 'thrill of driving though! :lol: for that I can't blame him too much :D
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:53 pm

TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:51 pm
Bing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:42 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
I’m not sure I’d put much faith in Danny’s grasp - or respect - of physics. After all, it was abuse of physics that killed his own car...
Bit mean, more like badly built engine by the sounds of things, who knows, danny does sound like he enjoys the 'thrill of driving though! :lol: for that I can't blame him too much :D
It’s a bit of a s**t state of affairs that only a 1983 Passat can withstand my driving for a prolonged period of time.
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Post by TomK » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:54 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:44 pm
dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:37 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pmI had grasped that concept, but this car was hit from the side. Anyway, I'm happy in my coupe (with added stiffness :D ).
Tom....... :thumbsup:
And I'm happy in my flippy floppy roadster. That was designed to save my life from impacts like that from the start. :D :wink:
I refer you to my previous most your honour
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:15 pm Bear in mind the coupe shell was just a bastardisation of the correct 85 shell, which passed no doubt all kinds of safety tests.
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:56 pm

E85 Roadster got a 4 star
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Post by Bing » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:12 am

dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:53 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:51 pm
Bing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:42 pm I’m not sure I’d put much faith in Danny’s grasp - or respect - of physics. After all, it was abuse of physics that killed his own car...
Bit mean, more like badly built engine by the sounds of things, who knows, danny does sound like he enjoys the 'thrill of driving though! :lol: for that I can't blame him too much :D
It’s a bit of a s**t state of affairs that only a 1983 Passat can withstand my driving for a prolonged period of time.
:lol: :thumbsup:

I’m very glad you took my comment in the spirit it was made !
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:41 pm

Bing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:12 am
dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:53 pm
TomK wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:51 pm Bit mean, more like badly built engine by the sounds of things, who knows, danny does sound like he enjoys the 'thrill of driving though! :lol: for that I can't blame him too much :D
It’s a bit of a s**t state of affairs that only a 1983 Passat can withstand my driving for a prolonged period of time.
:lol: :thumbsup:

I’m very glad you took my comment in the spirit it was made !
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I got a good sense of humour.
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Post by Adz4 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:05 pm

Wow! That looks horrendous

Good to hear your healing. Good luck with insurance money.
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Post by paddy wright » Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:42 pm

Sad end for the z but glad you are ok.
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Post by craig3.2 » Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:06 am

Glad Gary is healing well,just a shame he is not intending replacing his M Coupe with another,or even any such similar car.
Your company will be missed on the Scottish meets,mate :thumbsup: :driving:
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Post by mmm-five » Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:27 am

craig3.2 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:06 amGlad Gary is healing well,just a shame he is not intending replacing his M Coupe with another,or even any such similar car.
Your company will be missed on the Scottish meets,mate :thumbsup: :driving:
He’ll have to shotgun with someone :thumbsup:
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