Driftit 1948 Report post Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Local media using a stock photo of a BMW E36 with European plates for a story about crashes on the Remutakas. It should be a picture of a tradies Ford Ranger. And a photo from the Remutaka's not some Euro highway. Edited February 13, 2023 by Driftit 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choo 15 Report post Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 10:26 AM, Driftit said: This crash was just after the incredibly frustrating roadworks that run nearly the entire stretch between Carterton and Masterton. The speed limit changes 5 times. 50 -> 70 ->50 ->70 ->50 ->80 This all was once 100kph with passing lanes. All passing lanes are now permanently closed. I've been here a few years now and I still don't understand NZ highways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 248 Report post Posted February 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Driftit said: Local media using a stock photo of a BMW E36 with European plates for a story about crashes on the Remutakas. It should be a picture of a tradies Ford Ranger. And a photo from the Remutaka's not some Euro highway. I love that the Herald still uses a black E32 dropping a skid for every single article about boy racers 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 581 Report post Posted February 13, 2023 I had a dream last night that someone on Bimmersport was selling me their supercharged Z3M Coupe for $11,000. Was rather bitter after I woke up and realised that certainly isn't happening. 🤣 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Sho nuff... but you could have dat blue Z4 wit da wang for $168 per week.... Cheers... Edited February 15, 2023 by jon dee Kant spel.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 703 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 10:26 AM, Driftit said: This crash was just after the incredibly frustrating roadworks that run nearly the entire stretch between Carterton and Masterton. The speed limit changes 5 times. 50 -> 70 ->50 ->70 ->50 ->80 This all was once 100kph with passing lanes. All passing lanes are now permanently closed. Experienced this shambolic bit of administration first hand today. SH2 is 80kph between Featherston and Carterton despite being the straightest widest piece of road in the area...but turn off onto a secondary road and 100kph is fine. NZTA can get f**ked 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3243 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 ^^ you nailed it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 PROVERB: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. POSSIBLE MEANING: 1) People who believe they are doing good can end up doing bad (the law of unintended consequences). 2) There is no value in simply planning to do good if you don't actually do it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 Idiots posting on Facebook complaining they aren't getting a response from a car dealer about the service they have booked for today. In Hastings. Do these people not see the news? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, gjm said: Do these people not see the news? They do, but it still doesn’t affect their levels of entitlement! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted February 15, 2023 1 minute ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: They do, but it still doesn’t affect their levels of entitlement! This was for a 'prestige' manufacturer. The self-entitlement is overwhelming. 😡 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted February 16, 2023 11 hours ago, jon dee said: ... 1) People who believe they are doing good can end up doing bad (the law of unintended consequences). ... That's absolutely true, but it doesn't fit the "law" of unintended consequence, that's a different thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 248 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 The "1983" BMW M3 in VTNZ"s instagram ad 😏 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted February 25, 2023 Such disappointment. An E87 with four wheel drive?! Sign me up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted March 1, 2023 > Interwebs say F10 electric water pumps usually cark it at 120k kms > can't be right, it's the interwebs being the usual > my water pump dead at 132k kms. >me: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 703 Report post Posted March 9, 2023 Decatted diesel utes (old hiluxes / landcruiser 70's / discovery) belching black smoke + 100dB exhaust noise everywhere they go can FRO. We should get emissions testing here... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted March 9, 2023 10 hours ago, balancerider said: Decatted diesel utes (old hiluxes / landcruiser 70's / discovery) belching black smoke + 100dB exhaust noise everywhere they go can FRO. We should get emissions testing here... Lowered so far on silly wheels that they rely on tyre sidewalls for suspension compliance ("just like F1, innit") - seeing them bounce over bumps makes my back hurt! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1948 Report post Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, balancerider said: Decatted diesel utes (old hiluxes / landcruiser 70's / discovery) belching black smoke + 100dB exhaust noise everywhere they go can FRO. We should get emissions testing here... Did you venture over to the Wairarapa or something? They plague the roads over here. Roadworks. Yep this again. 2km+ of dumped gravel between Featherston and Greytown at the moment. 6km+ of dumped gravel between Gladstone and Carterton. Take care. Very slippy. Stones flicking everywhere. Utes flying through it at 100kph. Roundabout at the start of Masterton. Traffic builds up for KM's before this in the mornings due to SH2 traffic no longer having right of way. Unsealed. Very bumpy. Muddy. Many speed cameras and many cops patrolling. Including on bypass/back roads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted March 12, 2023 I will not learn... New maf sensors, new turbo actuator. Same errors. Check fuse. Replace fuse. Errors gone. 😠🤨 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted March 27, 2023 absolutely hate that I got finessed and was threatened with legalese into selling the semi electric land boat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 438 Report post Posted March 28, 2023 Sky tv. Jumped ship from them to Vodafone TV a few years back (somewhat better), had to go back to the dark side. Have heard nothing, 15 minutes waiting for a “live” chat slot, to be told we can’t help. 51 minutes on the phone to be told they have no record of my order although they agree that my dish has been upgraded as per their work order, so in fact, they must have received it, but it hasn’t been processed. ”Should” be there by Friday. Finishing line, “We’ve had heaps of these calls today.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1948 Report post Posted March 28, 2023 45 minutes ago, Palazzo said: Sky tv. Jumped ship from them to Vodafone TV a few years back (somewhat better), had to go back to the dark side. Have heard nothing, 15 minutes waiting for a “live” chat slot, to be told we can’t help. 51 minutes on the phone to be told they have no record of my order although they agree that my dish has been upgraded as per their work order, so in fact, they must have received it, but it hasn’t been processed. ”Should” be there by Friday. Finishing line, “We’ve had heaps of these calls today.” Get Kodi and borrow a mates SkyGo details. Maybe pay some of their bill to cover it. There are no issues with shared accounts with Kodi + SkyGo. Too many subpar subscriptions in NZ to see the few shows that are worth watching. So glad Plex and Kodi are a thing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 405 Report post Posted March 31, 2023 When the MD gives you a wind up about not completing your security training, forgetting about the laptop that IT threw in the bin because he clicked that ransomware email link. FFS. Bean counters just love em. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choo 15 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Budget accommodation prices don't seem so "budget" anymore..... Should've chosen another time to go on holiday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Choo said: Budget accommodation prices don't seem so "budget" anymore..... Should've chosen another time to go on holiday. Mrs M and her friend went to Hamilton (the long way - we're in Hawke's Bay) last month. $270 a night. Which is probably why I'll not be getting a holiday any time soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
