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IK... sorry - was reading a story about the new 1 series TT6 and typing at the same time. Trust me - it was an 8. Anyways - the experience was memorable from a blippy perspective. Back to topic...

Trust me - after driving an M3 with the ZF auto blip down shift box(TT 6 Cyl) - if someone could crack THAT software nut a/ they'd be rich and b/ we'd be in HEAVEN. It is just a magic sensation.....

Yeah - accelarating away from the lights "normally" for you would be quick enough to attract one or two interested glances from constable plod.... unmarked car? Nice of him to have a chat and get to know you better anyway....

... budget 1500 then go shopping...

I'm getting used to wearing the ear muffs - they're actually quite comfortable. Now - I'm off to that Northern Suburb of Brisbane to drive up a certain street and see if I can elicit a response from a certain house.... Get ready Tab. Don the ear protection.

20,000 Tons Of Pubic Hair Trimmed In Preparation For Valentine's Day | The Onion - America's Finest News Source 20,000 Tons Of Pubic Hair Trimmed In Preparation For Valentine's Day WASHINGTON—Flushed with anticipation and ready to emerge from another long, cold winter, millions of Americans participated this week in the annual tradition of trimming their pubic regions in time for Valentine's Day. A ritual as old as time itself, this year's pubis-shearing is expected to be among the largest in decades, with more than 20,000 tons of curly clippings predicted to fall by Feb. 14. "My boyfriend and I are going to see As You Like It and then enjoy a nice candlelit three-course dinner," said Brooklyn resident Lydia Simonson, who along with many other hopeful lovers will soon excuse herself from her daily duties, retreat to a nearby bathroom, and carefully tend to the area around her genitalia. "It's going to be so romantic!" Indeed, tiny scissors and electric razors have already begun to fly off drugstore shelves, while all across the country legs are dangling precariously over open bathtub drains. According to statistics from the National Depilatory Council, the week before Valentine's Day is by far the busiest time of the year for shaving, trimming, sculpting, playful pattern-making, waxing, and even manscaping. "David and I are going to take a long walk around the park and then maybe on the way home we'll stop and grab some ice cream," said Julie Stibbons, a Dallas-area design consultant who recently made use of grooming shears, a pair of tweezers, and two magnifying mirrors to contribute her 0.4 ounces to the nation's total raw tonnage. "I wonder if David will send me flowers at work like last year." Added Stibbons, whose smooth vaginal region will show no signs of stubble for days to come, "He's just so wonderful." While this year promises to be prolific, experts said the country has gone through many personal grooming phases over the years. In 1947, the first year records were kept, Americans only mowed about 1.25 tons off their "crotch lawns," while in the mid-1970s private trimmings were so rare that documentation was actually abandoned until 1981. But with the booming economy of the 1990s, the U.S. saw a significant resurgence in pre–Valentine's Day shearing and plucking. "There's a huge spike every year in the first half of February," said Brooks Watson, who is head of sales at Schick, makers of the TrimStyle razor for women. "The rest of the year, Americans generate about 50,000 tons of total trimmings, but in the week before this special holiday we see a massive jump. It's a veritable clear-cutting down there." "Bzzzzzzzz," he added. "Timber!" According to Schick's marketing research, during the Valentine's season, U.S. pubic hair removal rates briefly approach those of Brazil, traditionally the smoothest country on the planet. While Americans seem willing to chop it all off for their annual celebration of romance, personal trimming still varies by season, and plummets to levels almost as low as Greece's during the week of Thanksgiving. "If I trim the shrubs, the tree looks bigger," said Jeremy Wertz of Boise, ID, standing in front of his hall mirror with a pair of scissors taken from his employer's supply closet. "See? Worth the itching, if you ask me." While many consider the practice a time-honored tradition, not all Americans share Wertz's enthusiasm. "I'm not going to let corporate America dictate the date or time at which I choose to groom my genitals," said Denver resident Marcus Shannon, adding that Valentine's Day was "invented by the razor industry" to sell grooming devices. "If you really love somebody, you should shave your pubes year-round." Meanwhile, National Depilatory Council director Donna Spaulding said the sudden nationwide surge in follicular concern is understandable, but she urged caution. "We all want to look good and feel desirable, but it's important to keep things in perspective," Spaulding said. "In the end, you want people to love your pubic region for what's inside, not just for how it looks." 20,000 Tons Of Pubic Hair Trimmed In Preparation For Valentine's Day | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Quick summary - pretty wet tune today (safest afr's think I've ever run) with boost of 14 max (mainly 13 top and bottom), 48lb FMS injectors, 3.5in full exhaust, standard intercooler, standard airbox (with an extra hole or two), upgraded hot and cold side piping, 290kw rw on the PTE dyno (4th gear)... so stacks more in it. Will keep you updated as the play continues. Drives like Grandma's mini in the traffic, and all squiggly when you get into it. Nice to feel the LSD come into it's own on the way home tonight.

Let's put it this way - when I leave for work early, the entire retirement village might as well get up and make en early cup of tea. Yep X Force making them now - anyone that gets one PM me for the "hints and tips" rigour.

Grandpa's photo's for the interested: 1/ New setup for the hot and cold side piping; this setup requires some mods; including BOV connecting pipe (used a Suzuki Sierra radiator hose... LOL), lengthening the vacuum tube and an airsaw to adjust the fog light bar mould. These Pman pipes are massively different to standard. Note the Ford motorsport greentop injectors and 10mm fuel rail spacers made up on the trusty lathe. 2/ XForce 3.5" full dump cat exhaust. Stealth tip.

VCM Suite don't have the codes done for this one yet, so we're reverting to plan B.... and the box is on the way back from CAPA at the moment. Should roll on Monday; piping, injectors, dump cat and exhaust all done. More soon....

As far as I know, only the passenger side. As for re-writing this - bear with me, as last night the Mrs had to drive home , so I said "press number three, that's your seat set up", and nothing happened. Got out, walked around. Zip, zero, nothing.... FFS. So - set it up manually, and held no. 3 and it double beeped into memory, and today tried it and it worked. WTF??? SO - anyway - I'm going to insert a chapter called "What happens if.....". This could take some time...

Welcome to the Fast Cardigan Club. Only respected members here...... 5,000k's will see her loosened up, and don't rush into the suspension changes - when put to the task will amaze you with what it can do. Enjoy your new ride.... and welcome aboard.

Has anyone seen that gear come up for auction yet?

From Jeremy Clarkson's 48 best quotes: No 35. “Whenever I’m suffering from insomnia, I just look at a picture of a Toyota Camry and I’m straight off to sleep.”

Try here for stories and pics: Go to the Driveline workshop and look under “G6E Turbo Diff Update”

Ok - enough... thousands are demanding this, so I'll try to make time next weekend. Stand by everyone, this could be momentous. Mightn't be, either, I guess...

And since then, I've taken another look at mine; deck chair, cheese, glass of red, handbook, two sets of keys and the drivers door open. You get the picture. And I THINK I've sorted it. Now it's time for a categorical statement - whoever wrote this handbook section has an honours degree in left handed Swahili. (Nothing against cacky handers, or Swahilians - but he / she won the quinella....). If there's enough interest, I'll form a committee and re-write it (just the "how to set up your smart assed seat" section), then post it up. But only if demand peaks in the next 24 hours.

The way I read it, it should. But mine doesn't, dammit. Ten points to someone if they CAN clarify how to set it up properly!

Done - a very relaxing Christmas mid morning (before beer) 3 min job. And you're right Spuddiferous, it's in the wrong way round. Original light patch on the floor was 2cm x 3cm, and by turning the bulb holder around and mounting it as you described, it now lights up the entire back and floor of the footwell. Thanks for the tip off. Now - while we're on that subject - anyone noticed the mounting of the bulb in the glovebox? How useful is that? PS - Merry Christmas you lot...

Excellent. On my list now... It's been bugging me: thought it was weird that it was such a narrow lighting pattern.

Welcome one, welome all!! Aaah, the numbers of cardigan lovers just keep mounting, Kink.... My love affair's a couple of months old now..... and the feelings run stronger than ever. You will no doubt cement your "bond" over the public holidays ahead. I do hope your family understands; it could be a rough time for them - try and understand their reaction.

Mmmm - the twin tip looks the goods. Very nice indeed Bender...

Cheers WGNMN.... great work. Crusty is letting loose on mine early new year, once everything else is under control.... including another exhaust by Brian. You'll be a having a Merry Christmas with that little lot!