When I am not RCing about, I am...

[m4inbrain]

6 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said:

GTI or R ?

 

Neither, GTE. 😛 😄

 

[RC4WD fan]

3 minutes ago, m4inbrain said:

 

Neither, GTE. 😛 😄

 

To be honest the new gen look pretty much the same 🤣 I’m a mk4 fan myself the r32 is my dream car 😍

[m4inbrain]

4 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said:

To be honest the new gen look pretty much the same 🤣 I’m a mk4 fan myself the r32 is my dream car 😍

 

That's because they are, lol. Only difference is under the bonnet, and the stripe at the front (blue for GTE and R, red for GTI and grey for GTD). Bodykit is the same. 

 

I'd love an Mk2 GTI (my dad had one when i was a lad), or even an MK1. R32 sound good, but not my favourite. 

 

My favourite is actually this one, for one particular reason. We're currently averaging 90mpg over the last 600 miles - for a 250hp auto. 😉

Edited March 25, 2023 by m4inbrain

[RC4WD fan]

5 minutes ago, m4inbrain said:

 

That's because they are, lol. Only difference is under the bonnet, and the stripe at the front (blue for GTE and R, red for GTI and grey for GTD). Bodykit is the same. 

 

I'd love an Mk2 GTI (my dad had one when i was a lad), or even an MK1. R32 sound good, but not my favourite. 

 

My favourite is actually this one, for one particular reason. We're currently averaging 90mpg over the last 600 miles - for a 250hp auto. 😉

A hybrid 250hp 90mpg sounds bloody perfect 👌

[m4inbrain]

1 minute ago, RC4WD fan said:

A hybrid 250hp 90mpg sounds bloody perfect 👌

 

I do like to think so, and it's still plenty of fun to drive despite being 150kg heavier than a GTI. Just double checked, it's 88mpg, over the winter (it'll probably go to around 130mpg average in summer - missing a third of the battery capacity in the cold, basically, plus heating). 

 

And it's much easier to wash than our prior car (MY19 SEAT Ateca) - i can actually do the roof without ruining my jumper lol. 

 

Had this arrive today: 

 

 

Both Soft99, the same company that makes Fusso wax. One's a soft glass cutting compound to take off overspray from the sealer (hate when the windscreen is coated), and the other one is an anti-fog agent that i'd like to try, seems to work well in preventing the shower mirror to fog up - goes on the driver side window tomorrow, see how well that works before i put it on windshield/rear etc. 

 

I genuinely have a 250l crate brimmed with car detailing stuff (the AVA is in there too) - best time to buy even more stuff. 

[RC4WD fan]

2 minutes ago, m4inbrain said:

 

I do like to think so, and it's still plenty of fun to drive despite being 150kg heavier than a GTI. Just double checked, it's 88mpg, over the winter (it'll probably go to around 130mpg average in summer - missing a third of the battery capacity in the cold, basically, plus heating). 

 

And it's much easier to wash than our prior car (MY19 SEAT Ateca) - i can actually do the roof without ruining my jumper lol. 

 

Had this arrive today: 

 

 

Both Soft99, the same company that makes Fusso wax. One's a soft glass cutting compound to take off overspray from the sealer (hate when the windscreen is coated), and the other one is an anti-fog agent that i'd like to try, seems to work well in preventing the shower mirror to fog up - goes on the driver side window tomorrow, see how well that works before i put it on windshield/rear etc. 

 

I genuinely have a 250l crate brimmed with car detailing stuff (the AVA is in there too) - best time to buy even more stuff. 

I’ve been looking at that glass cutting compound not sure if it’s a gimmick or not so would like your opinion on it 👍I’ve a 20 plate Nissan qashqai so know what you’re on about with the roof 🤣I’ll be looking at a new car in the next couple of months want something smaller and preferably a hybrid only getting about 33mpg was 55/57mpg before the new e10 fuel 🙄

[m4inbrain]

24 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said:

I’ve been looking at that glass cutting compound not sure if it’s a gimmick or not so would like your opinion on it 👍I’ve a 20 plate Nissan qashqai so know what you’re on about with the roof 🤣I’ll be looking at a new car in the next couple of months want something smaller and preferably a hybrid only getting about 33mpg was 55/57mpg before the new e10 fuel 🙄

 

I'll update you once i've gone for it - so far, it's the most recommended over at the detailingworld forum. It apparently very much does what it says on the tin, removes any and everything from the windscreen - dirt, tar, grime, and coating. Qashqai is basically the same size, so yeah, you know what i mean. 😄

 

Our Ateca got around 37mpg in winter, 45 in summer - with the GTE that number went to between 75mpg with a bit of hooning to 270mpg (highest so far) over a 30 mile journey when draining the battery fully. That's winter only, as mentioned. Though, the one time we refuelled it so far, we went for super. If they only manage to see us 8 times a year or so, might as well go for the good fire juice. 

[Gaz!]

13 hours ago, m4inbrain said:

 

 

Indeed. Four washes in already, car only has 600 miles on the clock. 😄

 

 

That looks very nice mate, colour and wheels. The only bit i honestly dont like is the “filler” cap on the front wing, i know thats how these e.v. Are designed now and they are trying to step away from the more tradition area of the fossil burners.

those headlamps also remind me a bit like the ones on the transporter t6. As i say, smashing car 

[m4inbrain]

50 minutes ago, Gaz! said:

 

That looks very nice mate, colour and wheels. The only bit i honestly dont like is the “filler” cap on the front wing, i know thats how these e.v. Are designed now and they are trying to step away from the more tradition area of the fossil burners.

those headlamps also remind me a bit like the ones on the transporter t6. As i say, smashing car 

 

Cheers - the EV cap is actually in a perfect position for us lol. 

 

 

If it was anywhere else, we'd need a new cable (at the least). I'll be honest, in the beginning i thought the headlights actually ruined the looks, but grew on me big time. It btw is still a fossil burners, it has two filler flaps 😉

 

 

[Redback]

When not Rcing or fixing RCs, sports and walks with the lad or pc gaming together, like beamng drive.
If solo usally watching youtube RC chans or game dev videos, then into the matrix. 😂

Gotta watch em all 😄

[wolfie1]

When nor doing rc related stuff i am doing jobs in the house, stuff in the garden, washing my cars (not rc) playing with my cats, cooking, caravaning, watching the world go by, watching the world go by or tinkering in my workshop. The kitchen was the last big project i did, finished it 6-7 weeks ago and a new ensuite is going to be the next 1, first pic is my view of the world going by

 

[Gaz!]

You have a very nice home fella, love the man cave too 

[wolfie1]

2 hours ago, Gaz! said:

You have a very nice home fella, love the man cave too 

Thank you very much 😊

[RC4WD fan]

10 hours ago, wolfie1 said:

When nor doing rc related stuff i am doing jobs in the house, stuff in the garden, washing my cars (not rc) playing with my cats, cooking, caravaning, watching the world go by, watching the world go by or tinkering in my workshop. The kitchen was the last big project i did, finished it 6-7 weeks ago and a new ensuite is going to be the next 1, first pic is my view of the world going by

 

I’m not jealous of you not one bit 🤣 

and I spy a RX7 

[tangoman]

Sadly work takes up most of my time as stay away several nights each week(luckily always have my SCX24 with me) but I'm a land rover fan and have a Disco 2 which am in the middle of turning in to a commercial/ camper also fish when I can but mainly boring stuff around the house.

[wolfie1]

56 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said:

I’m not jealous of you not one bit 🤣 

and I spy a RX7 

 Thank you, Rexy as the rx7 is known by i have owned for 12-13 years now, i used to daily drive through spring/summer but is now just a toy as bits are getting harder and more expensive to get hold of

[RC4WD fan]

15 minutes ago, wolfie1 said:

 Thank you, Rexy as the rx7 is known by i have owned for 12-13 years now, i used to daily drive through spring/summer but is now just a toy as bits are getting harder and more expensive to get hold of

Very nice 👌

doesn’t look stock though still have the twin’s or a big single snail on the 13b ? 

[wolfie1]

20 minutes ago, RC4WD fan said:

Very nice 👌

doesn’t look stock though still have the twin’s or a big single snail on the 13b ? 

It is running hybrid twins, i got turbo technics to change to 360 degree bearings and bigger intake impellers, most things have been modified in it suspension, wheels, bodywork, interior, electronics and engine stuff, it is a lot of fun to drive but have to be very careful in the wet, i have taken it off the road just now as im going to do a refresh on some stuff

Edited April 22, 2023 by wolfie1

[RC4WD fan]

11 minutes ago, wolfie1 said:

It is running hybrid twins, i got turbo technics to change to 360 degree bearings and bigger intake impellers, most things have been modified in it suspension, wheels, bodywork, interior, electronics and engine stuff, it is a lot of fun to drive but have to be very careful in the wet, i have taken it off the road just now as im going to do a refresh on some stuff

That’s just pure filth you’ll be banned on here for posting that 😍 

 

seriously though looks epic very jealous all I can hear in my head is that sweet music the 13b makes 👌

[Stormbringer]

Holy ramoly thats some lump of an engine 

[Bert_w164]

Woah an RX7 😎 That's super cool!

 

When not RC'ing, I'm doing this, helping the wife showcase her voice:

 

Having a midlife crisis, riding my toddlers pony while trying to play eguitar and sing, all because @Yrkoon threatened me to do so, or no playing Grim Fandangos with him late into the evening. 

 

Somewhere amongst that is a day job, 1:1 cars, a cat, a toddler, Lord Milliken. other hobbies and so forth. 

 

 

 

Edited April 23, 2023 by Bert_w164

[wolfie1]

The hope is when we all reach retirement age, we all still have the health to still enjoy our hobbies full time 🙂

[autobutcher]

Now the better weather is here I shall be at a quiet beach/cove just chilling.  

[Stormbringer]

That sounds a plan mate 

[RC4WD fan]

On 25/03/2023 at 20:26, m4inbrain said:

 

I do like to think so, and it's still plenty of fun to drive despite being 150kg heavier than a GTI. Just double checked, it's 88mpg, over the winter (it'll probably go to around 130mpg average in summer - missing a third of the battery capacity in the cold, basically, plus heating). 

 

And it's much easier to wash than our prior car (MY19 SEAT Ateca) - i can actually do the roof without ruining my jumper lol. 

 

Had this arrive today: 

 

 

Both Soft99, the same company that makes Fusso wax. One's a soft glass cutting compound to take off overspray from the sealer (hate when the windscreen is coated), and the other one is an anti-fog agent that i'd like to try, seems to work well in preventing the shower mirror to fog up - goes on the driver side window tomorrow, see how well that works before i put it on windshield/rear etc. 

 

I genuinely have a 250l crate brimmed with car detailing stuff (the AVA is in there too) - best time to buy even more stuff. 

Have you used the glass cutting compound yet ? if so what’s your opinion