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Re: we have all thought to do this.... go on, admit it.
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2017, 01:43:34 PM »
Has anyone checked it's computer to make sure it isn't cheating on testing?  Sure it looks good on this idle test but what happens when you get out on the freeway and start pushing it up into the red-line zone?

They must have some sort of counter balance to keep the front wheels on the ground.  OK, I'm a couple of shades of envious.
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2017, 10:46:48 PM »
Love it! Though I'll probably stick with the original engine for the rebuild of my 63 beetle - I've got a feeling my wife wouldn't be so appreciative....
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2017, 09:58:05 AM »
Well, from someone who used to work on VWs a lot, I doubt that can be much of a performer. But I have seen much worse running the highway - in India.

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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2017, 06:44:04 AM »
A few years back a mate of mine drew up and marketed plans for a small yacht you build in the attic, sales went thro' the roof!

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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2017, 08:30:01 AM »
How do you get it out the attic once it's built?  Years ago, I rebuilt 2 XT's and an SR500 in my 3rd floor apartment spare room.  No lift, took them up in boxes and bounced them down 3 flights of stairs afterwards.  Used to start them with the exhaust aimed out the balcony door, needless to say, I wasn't popular with the neighbours.

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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2017, 10:34:20 AM »
Humour can be lost on some!! :)

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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2017, 12:27:39 PM »
On a more realsitic note, Love to put a little diesel in a small boat and have that to put around in. Would really love to have a go at making my own plywood boat to my own design. Something practical I could go exploring rivers in and although small, sleep in as well and be weather proof if needed.

Hey Glort, I've been thinking the same... We move to Tasmania in December (it's right on the water) so I'm going through the move preparations, the advert below is one of the sweetners.... Wife has agreed I can get this when the house sells....

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kettering/other-boats-jet-skis/huon-pine-fishing-boat/1106269930

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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2017, 04:31:27 PM »
She must want to move pretty bad.  ;~)
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2017, 06:24:55 PM »
Humour can be lost on some!! :)

Sorry folks, completely missed that one. Now that I reread it, it sunk in

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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2017, 07:11:48 AM »
Trouble is, Glort, it's impossible to write a joke that relies on on a homophone which ever way one spells it......

Anyway, it's irrelevant now, things have picked up for him, he's moved on to selling autonomous selfie drones from a shop in town, they're flying off the shelves.

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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2017, 09:59:41 PM »
Noah didn't have a way to get his boat to the water either...

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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2017, 08:02:29 AM »
Thats just the watered down version .....  after being flooded with passengers, he had to sign a waiver...just a little dry humour there, the real story became diluted over time. We need to reign in the falsehoods it was a fluid situation....
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2017, 09:50:07 AM »
Don't be wet, Starfire

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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2017, 02:40:48 AM »
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