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Hello from South Africa
Hi everyone
I basically grew up in a workshop (1st engine rebuild @ 10 yrs old) before becoming:
An electrician
Going to Varsity to study Engineering (well... that was my excuse for partying there!  )
A Network Admin (MCSE)
So here I am with some (crazy?) ideas to share! 
It'll be interesting to see how they 'go down'
Wish I could put links already, so 10 un referenced posts coming up!
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08-09-2022, 09:34 AM
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Welcome!
I have a quick question for you.
In your opinion is there anything odd happening in south Africa as far as the weather goes this year?
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08-09-2022, 12:29 PM
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What vehicle are you going to be driving and modifying?
Post up some details please
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08-09-2022, 01:49 PM
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Wish I could put links already, so 10 un referenced posts coming up!
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Standing by.
It's been hours.
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08-09-2022, 06:45 PM
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Standing by.
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Ye... For me; its not easy finding something worth saying to say without references.
This reply should be # 5
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08-09-2022, 06:53 PM
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What vehicle are you going to be driving and modifying?
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I believe a Lotus Europa Special, 5 spd, big valve is one of the lightest, flat bottomed, low frontal area, cars one can find.
And not one piece of computer controlled 'HowTF do I fix this?' BS in it!
I'd post pics, but that's not allowed until you've spoken unreferenced "how's the weather?" nothings 15 times. Thought it was 10? |
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08-09-2022, 06:56 PM
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Welcome!
I have a quick question for you.
In your opinion is there anything odd happening in south Africa as far as the weather goes this year?
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Hi oil pan. Thx
We had a very wet summer. Mild too.
But let's not forget that volcano that threw more water than ever recorded into the stratosphere in January. |
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08-09-2022, 06:59 PM
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The hungatunga eruption was what I was thinking of.
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2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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08-10-2022, 01:54 AM
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I believe a Lotus Europa Special, 5 spd, big valve is one of the lightest, flat bottomed, low frontal area, cars one can find.
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Some electronic controls may improve precision and efficiency of a fuel system, but I agree the absence of computers may be tempting due to its suitability for operation under harsher environmental conditions. |
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08-10-2022, 02:12 AM
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I'd post pics, but that's not allowed until you've spoken unreferenced "how's the weather?" nothings 15 times. Thought it was 10?
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You are in a position to do an interesting experiment. Post tens of kitty-on-the-keyboard posts and then delete them. See if they still count.
Then you can report back.
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