Random Rants

[Tago Mago]

My car has a cracked windshield from a stone chip. So I took my wife’s car. End result:

[ARNC]

@Tago-Mago I’m no expert but that doesn’t look quite right. More seriously, hope you’re ok and everything gets fixed quickly and without too much damage to your IH budget.

[Tago Mago]

@ARNC thanks, all good. May be time to retire the car. Got it through MOT last year, but had a broken coil spring since and now this. I’m in the same boat as you with regard to my mechanical knowledge but I’m pretty sure that those two loose ends belong together

[tody]

@Tago-Mago I have cars way older that look way better underneath. I'd say that one needs much more than just a new exhaust.

[Tago Mago]

@tody I agree. I’m kinda surprised it passed the TÜV, too be honest.

[goosehd]

@Tago-Mago You definitely want some work done as where the control arm mounts is rusted through and is going to cause you major issues if it breaks when you're driving...

[Matt]

Yeah, that shot there is what you call “fucked.” Assuming it’s a slightly older car it’s probably totaled. Time for a Porsche.

[goosehd]

@Matt Is that the “adjuster” terminology used in the industry?

[Matt]

Wear and tear… Not covered!

[Walery Smirnoff]

Two years ago I fell asleep while driving on the highway. It was a long journey. The bump stop saved the day. Otherwise I would have gone into the oncoming road. And maybe I haven’t talked to you anymore)

[steelworker]

Whoa, buddy! You walked away?

[neph93]

@Tago-Mago how are the winters where you live? A lot of snow and ice on the road? That looks like the result of the salt solution they use here in Norway to keep the roads clear of ice.

It’s a very devisive issue here as it does huge damage to private properly (the cars), while there is a question mark around its effectiveness with regards to increasing road safety.

[endo]

@Walery-Smirnoff happy (new) birthday

[Walery Smirnoff]

After 30 meters the barrier ended and there was an open oncoming lane with heavy traffic. It was the Kazan - Nizhny Novgorod highway. I definitely wouldn't collect the bones. Guys, don't sleep at the wheel!)

[Tago Mago]

@neph93 same here in terms of salt. They basically cover the roads at the first sign of frost/ice/snow. But they use actual salt, no solution

With the amount of corrosion I am amazed the car passed its MOT last October! This was also another reminder that having a company car is a huge privilege for a number of reasons, even though our dumb finance minister vehemently disagrees. I call someone, they fix my car, provide me with a replacement for the duration and my employer pays.

[Mizmazzle]

Does anyone else hate things being described as “fire” or using the to describe something ??
I find it to be fucking annoying.

[Giles]

That post is

[Tago Mago]

That’s nice @Giles

[popvulture]

@Mizmazzle not as much as people saying something “fucks.”

[Mizmazzle]

@popvulture I’ve never heard that one. But it annoys me already.