Changes......

bumpkin · **Reply #30: July 16, 2012, 17:49:03**

Hi folks

Picked up the i40 this morning and I have spent the day driving the 320 miles to Durham. Love the car to bits, very smooth, really impressed with cruise control, the inbuilt sat nav performed flawlessly and we have averaged 45 mpg which for a 1.6 petrol hauling 2 tonnes is superb. Really, really happy with her, this is the most refreshed I have ever felt after 6 hours of driving!

Shambles · **Reply #31: July 16, 2012, 18:40:31**

Awesome. Glad you're pleased (sounds fantastic)

But judging by your sig, you've still got an ix20

Shambles · **Reply #32: July 16, 2012, 18:53:28**

Still showing, buddy

bumpkin · **Reply #33: July 16, 2012, 19:12:47**

Sorted, Durham appears sh1t for t'interweb, 3G is non-existent!

Shambles · **Reply #34: July 16, 2012, 19:26:25**

Is that her name, Blackhawk?

eye30 · **Reply #35: July 16, 2012, 19:47:22**

Glad you enjoyed the new motor.

I knew you would. I did.

Many miles of refreshing carefree motoring..

bumpkin · **Reply #36: July 16, 2012, 19:55:08**

Yep, Blackhawk, based on black car with eagle inspired headlights.

Shambles · **Reply #37: July 16, 2012, 19:57:49**

I like the name Blackhawk - a LOT

eye30 · **Reply #38: July 16, 2012, 20:07:12**

Quote from: bumpkin on July 16, 2012, 19:55:08

Blackhawk,

Glad it isn't after the chopper in the film of the same name.

bumpkin · **Reply #39: July 16, 2012, 20:28:18**

I'll get decent pix of Blackhawk up after my hols folks!

Dazzler · **Reply #40: July 16, 2012, 22:38:13**

Quote from: bumpkin on July 16, 2012, 20:28:18

I'll get decent pix of Blackhawk up after my hols folks!

In the mean time just go to his facebook page...

(only 1 photo though)

Looks great Brian.. I like the name as well.. I was really impressed with the seats and the driving impression when I drove one too

rustynutz · **Reply #41: July 17, 2012, 03:24:15**

Weird, this is the first I've seen of this thread......

Anyhow, enjoy the new wheels, Brian and best wishes to the Father In Law....

Surferdude · **Reply #42: July 17, 2012, 03:58:27**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 17, 2012, 03:24:15

Weird, this is the first I've seen of this thread......

Anyhow, enjoy the new wheels, Brian and best wishes to the Father In Law....

Try to keep up Rusty.

You've been sneaking in a sleep now and then haven't you.

rustynutz · **Reply #43: July 17, 2012, 04:04:01**

If only that was the case, Trev...

I've had this happen previously, it's a bit bizarre as I always just click on "show all unread posts"......

Surferdude · **Reply #44: July 17, 2012, 07:35:23**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 17, 2012, 04:04:01

If only that was the case, Trev...

I've had this happen previously, it's a bit bizarre as I always just click on "show all unread posts"......

Strange. That's all I do but apart from some time back when there was an acknowledged issue, I've never missed any.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #45: July 17, 2012, 08:21:02**

Glad you're happy with the new car - I can understand it though

bumpkin · **Reply #46: July 20, 2012, 23:12:03**

For those of you not on Facelift here's the pic I posted on there, I have finally managed to find a decent connection!!

Meet Blackhawk

Phil №❶ · **Reply #47: July 20, 2012, 23:30:18**

Nice to meet you Blackhawk

Doggie 1 · **Reply #48: July 21, 2012, 02:18:40**

Very nice.

Once you've had black.......

rustynutz · **Reply #49: July 21, 2012, 03:29:48**

Very nice, Brian...

But, but....I'm a little concerned...have you been driving it backwards?

Surferdude · **Reply #50: July 21, 2012, 05:02:54**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 21, 2012, 03:29:48

Very nice, Brian...

But, but....I'm a little concerned...have you been driving it backwards?

It's very confusing driving in the UK Rusty. They park on either side of the road, regardless of direction of travel. Sometimes you can be driving down a street and you start to wonder if it's a One Way and you didn't notice when you drove into it.
Ironically, I DID drive the wrong way down a One Way street when leaving Aberdeen University after having coffee with Brian.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #51: July 21, 2012, 07:10:35**

EN61 ZHJ

EN - abbreviation for England
61 - your age
HJ - Hung Jury
But the Z has got be stumped......

bumpkin · **Reply #52: July 21, 2012, 08:13:14**

Glad Trevor knew what Russ was on about, he had me confused!!! Don't worry about the one way street at the Uni Trev, nobody else cares about them either

EN - Tilbury UK, this is an ex Hyundai show car.
61 - registered sometime between Sept 11 and March 12 (actually Feb 12)

ZHJ - Random assignation

Nothing like as interesting as your take Dave!!

bumpkin · **Reply #53: July 21, 2012, 08:45:46**

Some more pix for you.

rustynutz · **Reply #54: July 21, 2012, 09:04:16**

Quote from: surferdude on July 21, 2012, 05:02:54

Quote from: rustynutz on July 21, 2012, 03:29:48
Very nice, Brian...

But, but....I'm a little concerned...have you been driving it backwards?
It's very confusing driving in the UK Rusty. They park on either side of the road, regardless of direction of travel. Sometimes you can be driving down a street and you start to wonder if it's a One Way and you didn't notice when you drove into it.
Ironically, I DID drive the wrong way down a One Way street when leaving Aberdeen University after having coffee with Brian.

Thanks for the explanation, Trev......

So, is it actually illegal and they do it anyhow like here in Oz?

bumpkin · **Reply #55: July 21, 2012, 09:08:55**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 21, 2012, 09:04:16

Quote from: surferdude on July 21, 2012, 05:02:54
Quote from: rustynutz on July 21, 2012, 03:29:48
Very nice, Brian...

But, but....I'm a little concerned...have you been driving it backwards?
It's very confusing driving in the UK Rusty. They park on either side of the road, regardless of direction of travel. Sometimes you can be driving down a street and you start to wonder if it's a One Way and you didn't notice when you drove into it.
Ironically, I DID drive the wrong way down a One Way street when leaving Aberdeen University after having coffee with Brian.

Thanks for the explanation, Trev......

So, is it actually illegal and they do it anyhow like here in Oz?

No, it is not illegal Russ, if it was it would simply be ignored though, the cops can't enforce the laws we do have!!

I could not believe the number of people in the NE of England who think it is acceptable to zip around at least 20mph over the speed limit, most of all in the 50,40 and 30 zones

Dazzler · **Reply #56: July 21, 2012, 12:30:38**

Looks great Brian.. I sat in a mid range i40 Sedan today (yum) see separate posting..

Surferdude · **Reply #57: July 21, 2012, 12:48:07**

Quote from: bumpkin on July 21, 2012, 08:13:14

Glad Trevor knew what Russ was on about, he had me confused!!! Don't worry about the one way street at the Uni Trev, nobody else cares about them either

The people up where I was coming out of it sure did.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #58: July 21, 2012, 12:50:43**

Quote from: surferdude on July 21, 2012, 12:48:07

Quote from: bumpkin on July 21, 2012, 08:13:14
Glad Trevor knew what Russ was on about, he had me confused!!! Don't worry about the one way street at the Uni Trev, nobody else cares about them either
The people up where I was coming out of it sure did.

I found that when I drove in Canberra several years ago.
I found the people there to be very friendly as lots of drivers waved at me everywhere I drove, which I normally don't have happen in Perth.
It was an unusual wave though but I guess it's just one of those local quirks.

Surferdude · **Reply #59: July 21, 2012, 12:54:20**

Quote from: db08 on July 21, 2012, 12:50:43

Quote from: surferdude on July 21, 2012, 12:48:07
Quote from: bumpkin on July 21, 2012, 08:13:14
Glad Trevor knew what Russ was on about, he had me confused!!! Don't worry about the one way street at the Uni Trev, nobody else cares about them either
The people up where I was coming out of it sure did.

I found that when I drove in Canberra several years ago.
I found the people there to be very friendly as lots of drivers waved at me everywhere I drove, which I normally don't have happen in Perth.
It was an unusual wave though but I guess it's just one of those local quirks.

One guy even ran about 20' to thump on the roof of the car. That was when I started to catch on.

But by then I was back on a two way road - and about to get very lost in the western suburbs(?) of Aberdeen trying to find my way into the mountains with Brian's verbal instructions.