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| Thread ID: 86408 | 2008-01-16 00:17:00 | Why can't we just shoot Americans? | Morgenmuffel (187) | PC World Chat |
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| 630613 | 2008-01-16 06:26:00 | Call of Duty 4 is good for shooting yanks...but with the lag you'll be lucky if you can hit them. | --Wolf-- (128) | ||
| 630614 | 2008-01-16 07:34:00 | Why can't they accept that the original morass of inept cretins was so nauseating it cannot be duplicated? | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 630615 | 2008-01-16 07:36:00 | I have always wondered why the big american cars have jelly ass suspension . You see them in movies when they brake,the bonnet noses up and down . They dont really handle well here in NZ because of the rough roads and corners . My Friend had a Chev Impala it was like driving jelly on springs although the engine sounded cool . But racing a MGBGT 1800 over the Takaka hill the chev was toast . Are the American roads all straight and smooth as glass? C1 Youse guys are watching too much 1970s TV shows from here . The Dukes Of Hazard is not real . Current cars are indeed very stable on turns, can run from here to New York in a couple of days and get 30+ MPG, driving well over the posted speed limits by 30-50% at least . You will arrive fresh, no wrinkles in your clothes or rear, air conditioned/heated/creature-comforted with XM Radio, GPS, On-Star, and carrying enough suitcases for your female bitter half for a full month's stay worth of clothes and shoes in the trunk . You will know if your tire(s) get low, how far it is to the next gas station and instant readouts on MPG, MPH, Miles on trip, miles to go, outside air temp, altitude, safest/most scenic/most direct route to take, roadblocks and highway hazards and still be showing videos and DVDs to the kids in the back seat in 7 . 1 Dolby . Of course, if you want to get Euro-Tin or Brit-Cast Iron crazy . . . get a Triumph TR-3A, an Austin Healey 3000 or an MGBGT 1800 (same thing) . . but tow three more of the same vehicles behind you for spare parts . It might pay to have the current US representatives for Brit-Car dealers & shops (Google the names and addresses the night BEFORE your departure for most accurate results; knowing the private cellphone number to the Queen/King for expeditious parts shipping would help too) taped to your knee charts along with the interstate phone number for your favorite tow company . These charts will not likely need to be for a radius of much more than 300 miles away from your point of departure . . . you won't get that far anyway . Don't drive at night since the electrical system goes into cardiac arrest when asked to produce electricity (gasp!) to power the headlamps and taillights and the ignition system simultaneously . If you must drive at night, try taping a pair of powerful flashlights to the front fenders for illumination . You must choose your favorite electrical device to use from the list of the accessories on the original bill-of-sale . The important ones will be highlighted in RED by the manufacturer for your convenience . Playing the radio or using the wipers must be on a time-share basis as the alternator (dynamo?) will need to be informed of the overload or it will quit in a hissy fit . Do not use the heater blower motor whilst driving unless you are coasting downhill for a while and don't need the engine for a while . Purchase a very long extension cord . And a set of wrenches . And a pry bar . And emergency road flares . And a tire pump . And a large metric hammer . Carry spare tires, tire tubes, "Flatfix-In-A-Can" aerosols, bulbs (in case they burn out instead of breaking!), gasoline, several gallons of engine oil, fan belt(s), fender bolts, duct tape and coat hangers for tying up the exhaust system . Stock up on insulated wire (2 or 3 spools are enough) and several rolls of 3M electrical tape . A three-day's supply of drinking water, first aid kit, fresh bandages and antibiotics for skinned knuckles and bruises from using the provided monkey-motion vehicle jack for changing flat tires and undercar access to wire/tape up loose and dragging vehicle components and repairing exposed wiring; all should be worn on the driver's person in a backpack as there isn't room in the trunk/boot . Popeil ( . popeilfamilystore . com/roncoproducts . html" target="_blank">www . popeilfamilystore . com) has a neat-o fold up bicycle that fits in your pocket . . . a worthwhile investment . Look for the "Circus Clown Model" . This just might be enough logistical support for getting you to the next state line . . . maybe . Crossing all nine states would be much easier if you had a new Brit-mobile waiting, relay-style, at the next state line if you get there . Wear fireproof and insulated shoes and socks to keep your feet from boiling because there's NO insulation in the floor and you will be poached in your own body fluids before you get out of sight of your own city limits . Since the radio cannot be used (the engine needs the electricity more!) . . . . . . wearing noise canceling headphones that are also capable of playing FM or AM radio will be a real boon for creature comfort, keeping the sounds of wheezing and rattles of the body panels from giving you a headache making the feet or mile quietly click away! Wear a zero-degree parka for trips during colder months . . as the heater will not be able to warm the interior much past outside temps . The Biggest problem is air transfer . . . . transferred from the ambient outside to the ambient inside via leaks and uncaulked air gaps in the body and fender seams . Smoking in these vehicles is safe as there is NO second hand smoke inside the vehicle to harm passengers, (if they had a death wish and went with you that is) . . . . unless one counts the hazardous smoggy burnt oil from the leaking valve covers . . . wafting into the passenger compartment through those same gaps . Do not rest your hand on the gearshift knob . . it will be flaming hot in about 30 miles of driving and hot smelly gases from under the engine will be leaking up through the fake leather shift bellows . This is a real plus in cold weather driving though as the driver's shifting hand will be warm enough to actually feel the knob, (heated shift knob provided by the manufacturer for no extra charge) . Do try to resist turning on the defroster . . . as it will instantly cloud up the windshield worse for the next 30 minutes until the glass gets as cold as the interior of the car . Wave at the Detroit iron as it passes by . . . . Americans love tourists! Smile and strike a pose for their pictures and video cameras . Say words like "G'day, mate!" and "Throw 'nother shrimp on the Bar-B", "Up the Queen's" and other colloquialisms from your country of origin . Enjoy the Brit-Car ride . . . let 'em hammer one out for you! . . . . but it corners well . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 630616 | 2008-01-16 08:05:00 | Greg: Don't be silly. Of course it won't turn out ok. You can count on one small hand the American TV shows with any merit.(Breaks into rapturous applause.) Have to agree.Perhaps. But they have some really good ones, some without parrallel, eg Home Improvement, The Simpsons, Spin City, My Name is Earl, and an oldie but a real gem, Benson, to name a few. | Greg (193) | ||
| 630617 | 2008-01-16 10:27:00 | You will know if your tire(s) get low, how far it is to the next gas station and instant readouts on MPG, MPH, Miles on trip, miles to go, outside air temp, altitude, safest/most scenic/most direct route to take, roadblocks and highway hazards and still be showing videos and DVDs to the kids in the back seat in 7.1 Dolby. [/U] Well Gee.... That aint nothin new! I can get most of that riding my horse. Just the horse dont like me trying to screw the extra speakers on it's rear end!!!:horrified |
Robinz (9362) | ||
| 630618 | 2008-01-16 21:18:00 | Youse guys are watching too much 1970s TV shows from here . The Dukes Of Hazard is not real . Current cars are indeed very stable on turns, can run from here to New York in a couple of days and get 30+ MPG, driving well over the posted speed limits by 30-50% at least . You will arrive fresh, no wrinkles in your clothes or rear, air conditioned/heated/creature-comforted with XM Radio, GPS, On-Star, and carrying enough suitcases for your female bitter half for a full month's stay worth of clothes and shoes in the trunk . Enjoy the Brit-Car ride . . . let 'em hammer one out for you! . . . . but it corners well . LMAO, great typo! |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 630619 | 2008-01-17 01:40:00 | Youse guys are watching too much 1970s TV shows from here . The Dukes Of Hazard is not real . Current cars are indeed very stable on turns, can run from here to New York in a couple of days and get 30+ MPG, driving well over the posted speed limits by 30-50% at least . You will arrive fresh, no wrinkles in your clothes or rear, air conditioned/heated/creature-comforted with XM Radio, GPS, On-Star, and carrying enough suitcases for your female bitter half for a full month's stay worth of clothes and shoes in the trunk . You will know if your tire(s) get low, how far it is to the next gas station and instant readouts on MPG, MPH, Miles on trip, miles to go, outside air temp, altitude, safest/most scenic/most direct route to take, roadblocks and highway hazards and still be showing videos and DVDs to the kids in the back seat in 7 . 1 Dolby . Of course, if you want to get Euro-Tin or Brit-Cast Iron crazy . . . get a Triumph TR-3A, an Austin Healey 3000 or an MGBGT 1800 (same thing) . . but tow three more of the same vehicles behind you for spare parts . It might pay to have the current US representatives for Brit-Car dealers & shops (Google the names and addresses the night BEFORE your departure for most accurate results; knowing the private cellphone number to the Queen/King for expeditious parts shipping would help too) taped to your knee charts along with the interstate phone number for your favorite tow company . These charts will not likely need to be for a radius of much more than 300 miles away from your point of departure . . . you won't get that far anyway . Don't drive at night since the electrical system goes into cardiac arrest when asked to produce electricity (gasp!) to power the headlamps and taillights and the ignition system simultaneously . If you must drive at night, try taping a pair of powerful flashlights to the front fenders for illumination . You must choose your favorite electrical device to use from the list of the accessories on the original bill-of-sale . The important ones will be highlighted in RED by the manufacturer for your convenience . Playing the radio or using the wipers must be on a time-share basis as the alternator (dynamo?) will need to be informed of the overload or it will quit in a hissy fit . Do not use the heater blower motor whilst driving unless you are coasting downhill for a while and don't need the engine for a while . Purchase a very long extension cord . And a set of wrenches . And a pry bar . And emergency road flares . And a tire pump . And a large metric hammer . Carry spare tires, tire tubes, "Flatfix-In-A-Can" aerosols, bulbs (in case they burn out instead of breaking!), gasoline, several gallons of engine oil, fan belt(s), fender bolts, duct tape and coat hangers for tying up the exhaust system . Stock up on insulated wire (2 or 3 spools are enough) and several rolls of 3M electrical tape . A three-day's supply of drinking water, first aid kit, fresh bandages and antibiotics for skinned knuckles and bruises from using the provided monkey-motion vehicle jack for changing flat tires and undercar access to wire/tape up loose and dragging vehicle components and repairing exposed wiring; all should be worn on the driver's person in a backpack as there isn't room in the trunk/boot . Popeil ( . popeilfamilystore . com/roncoproducts . html" target="_blank">www . popeilfamilystore . com) has a neat-o fold up bicycle that fits in your pocket . . . a worthwhile investment . Look for the "Circus Clown Model" . This just might be enough logistical support for getting you to the next state line . . . maybe . Crossing all nine states would be much easier if you had a new Brit-mobile waiting, relay-style, at the next state line if you get there . Wear fireproof and insulated shoes and socks to keep your feet from boiling because there's NO insulation in the floor and you will be poached in your own body fluids before you get out of sight of your own city limits . Since the radio cannot be used (the engine needs the electricity more!) . . . . . . wearing noise canceling headphones that are also capable of playing FM or AM radio will be a real boon for creature comfort, keeping the sounds of wheezing and rattles of the body panels from giving you a headache making the feet or mile quietly click away! Wear a zero-degree parka for trips during colder months . . as the heater will not be able to warm the interior much past outside temps . The Biggest problem is air transfer . . . . transferred from the ambient outside to the ambient inside via leaks and uncaulked air gaps in the body and fender seams . Smoking in these vehicles is safe as there is NO second hand smoke inside the vehicle to harm passengers, (if they had a death wish and went with you that is) . . . . unless one counts the hazardous smoggy burnt oil from the leaking valve covers . . . wafting into the passenger compartment through those same gaps . Do not rest your hand on the gearshift knob . . it will be flaming hot in about 30 miles of driving and hot smelly gases from under the engine will be leaking up through the fake leather shift bellows . This is a real plus in cold weather driving though as the driver's shifting hand will be warm enough to actually feel the knob, (heated shift knob provided by the manufacturer for no extra charge) . Do try to resist turning on the defroster . . . as it will instantly cloud up the windshield worse for the next 30 minutes until the glass gets as cold as the interior of the car . Wave at the Detroit iron as it passes by . . . . Americans love tourists! Smile and strike a pose for their pictures and video cameras . Say words like "G'day, mate!" and "Throw 'nother shrimp on the Bar-B", "Up the Queen's" and other colloquialisms from your country of origin . Enjoy the Brit-Car ride . . . let 'em hammer one out for you! . . . . but it corners well . Dukes of Hazard not real? Thats wrecked my day finding that out . Sure would like to play in the haybarn with Daisy Duke . C1 |
chicken one (6501) | ||
| 630620 | 2008-01-17 01:54:00 | I saw the australian ad for top gear while I was there, and jeremy clarkson took the piss about something - the narrator from the tv station on the ad got defensive was like like "At least Australia doesnt have to send the cars to German engineers to get them to go". Aus is so Patriotic haha. American Top Gear will be absolutely horrible, the presenters on UK top gear are hillarious and the show is really well done - eg, where they have to turn a car of choice into a boat, drive it across a resivoir and out the other side. I love when James arrives and says "Your boat's the wrong way up" American Top Gear will have some young tard presenters, and I have a feeling it will be aimed for younger people - though maybe not. It would be quite cool seeing the reviews and shows on classic cars ect, but it just wont be the same because it isnt Brittish |
Enigmur (10547) | ||
| 630621 | 2008-01-17 03:58:00 | I agree a jolly good shooting of heaps of Americans is a good idea. Start by shooting around 150,000 of them to get the ball rolling because thats how many Iraqis have died since the bastards invaded.. C1 Oh dear. Another Sadam supporter.. |
paulw (1826) | ||
| 630622 | 2008-01-17 08:43:00 | Oh dear. Another Bush supporter.. | chicken one (6501) | ||
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