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  1. Instructions earlier in the video
  2. Doesn't need to be there to pass legislation, but to offer a real voice on what is being put forward. At the moment anything traffic based seems to just get rubber stamped and statistics are being hand picked and formatted to support that legislation. Another 32 fixed speed cameras coming to Vic, 2% leeway before automatic fine/demerits is seen as a more important safety stance than any talk of proper driver training. Reducing speeds gets all the attention rather than teaching to drive etc and it's all backed up with stats that are read to suit that outcome rather than an outcome built to respond to the stats. Cars and roads continue to get safer and safer while the bar continues to get lower and lower due to the way of dealing with the symptoms, rather than the cause. A voice at the pointy end pulling the focus towards a real shift would get my vote. Yeah - I agree there. Not sure how focus of the party being against hoon laws will gather much real support come election time
  3. I agree totally unfortunately. All road laws are state based/controlled, not federal so I can't see how a federal party is going to do jack. Some states/counties in the US have caused a rethink/reversal on their speed camera etc policies through public backlash and something similar that is state based here would be interesting, but I'm afraid that the nanny state/speed kills propaganda has far too many people believing their crap to have much hope. That said - a similar party at the next state election would be getting my vote. The right survey etc could even locate an electorate or two where there would be a semi-decent support for such a backlash.
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    Coffee

    But..... they have free coffee in the break room
  5. Explains why when I hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button I don't end up with what I'm wanting or expecting
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    White G6E Turbo

    Gives a new meaning to the hump on the XR8 bonnet I guess Good luck on the house
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    White G6E Turbo

    Pfft - am pretty sure many, many babies have been made in the back seat of a Falcon Maybe you're doing it wrong?
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    White G6E Turbo

    Car has a big boot..
  9. Thanks for the reply. I was guessing that with the brakes - upgrade will be on the cards. Haven't hit any curbs, but there have been some pot-holes - I'll go for a balance and alignment if the dealer doesn't work with me. I've been checking wheel-nuts, tyre pressure etc since I picked the car up from the dealer - it just has had something not quite right from the go. Slowly getting worse after noticing the vibration tonight for the first time. Revs/idle isn't just when cold - can be worse after a decent drive at times. Aircon/climate control I really want to work out if it's a "characteristic" of the model, or something that should be fixed.
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    This Or That?

    MotoGP because race decided on the track, not the pits Mug or Cup for coffee?
  11. 2 months/4.5k's on my FG MKII Aircon not cold - even on max, only cool Air only comes out of left hand rear passenger vent (behind the center console) - nothing out of the right hand one at all Climate control can't seem to find its "happy place" - alternating blasts of hot/cool air. I have to keep turning it up and down to compensate Pulsing/surging on idle - tacho doesn't move but there's a definite "rhythm" to the revs or vibration coming from the engine. Sometimes worse/stronger than other times. Vibration throughout the car at highway speeds. I think it's getting worse - not too noticible, but if I relax my mouth it makes my teeth chatter - a really high speed vibration. Brakes don't have any real "bite" or "grab" I'd love to take another XR6T for a cruise and compare to see how much is normal behavior and how much I should be getting looked at.
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    Coffee

    Same - finish a task grab a coffee. Used to be coffee and smoke, but am on the electronic ciggies now so don't need to take a break for my nicotine fix. If I didn't keep up the coffee's I'd end up working the whole day without a break at all. Got an Expobar in the office similar to this one Generally just grab an instant though, as brewing up a proper coffee usually mean having to make 3 or 4 (for the others)
  13. Isn't the axle tramp a problem for leaf springs in utes rather than the coils/shocks in sedans?
  14. XF Fairmont 4.1 LX Hatchback Torana 253 VN Commodore 198? Camira 199? Magna Wagon XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1 Chrysler Valiant 318 XC GXL Falcon 351 HX Kingswood ute 253 1997 Pajero 2002 Pajero 197? Honda Civic 2 door 2012 FG XR6T Mk2 LE Yamaha RD250LC Honda CBR600 Honda CBR1100XX Honda VTR1000 Kawasaki ZX14 I think that's it - probably missing 1 or 2
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    Coffee

    The $90 Expressi K-Fee machine from Aldi is actually pretty awesome value.
  16. Yeah - I've got a mate with one (a bloke if that helps) - great machine
  17. No probs Take a look at the CB400's as well - fantastic LAMS bike (even for the bigger rider)
  18. Excellent - hope you enjoy Stay upright are excellent - you definitely never stop learning how to ride I've never been able to go more than 18 months without a bike - once the bug bites it's impossible to kick :D www.netrider.net.au is an excellent forum for bike related topics. If you get a chance try to get a copy of Keith Code's "Twist of the wrist" book or video - excellent info on the theory and mechanics of riding (not just for experienced riders)
  19. Squeeze some silicon in the hole and see if it stops the rattle?
  20. Woot - got tickets to see Strassman
  21. Just started on Neverwinter - new D&D MMO. Has potential - free to play too
  22. https://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=nathalia+melo+fitness&sa=X&ei=5wmBUYqpKYaIiQegr4GADA&ved=0CCoQvQ4&biw=1920&bih=965 edit: copy the image url then goto google images and put it in - usually finds the pics/person
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