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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1750 on: November 26, 2021, 07:59:13 PM »


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Near cooked the clutch :O
Chipped me for driving one handed, elbow out the window. Told me if he caught driving like that, he'd book me.


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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1751 on: November 27, 2021, 06:15:14 AM »
Apparently it’s not necessary as there is always a spot that you can park diagonally in by driving in forwards.
And then be oblivious of all other vehicles and pedestrians as you reverse out blindly into oncoming traffic


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Back in the 70s, Toowoomba was nose in angle parking in the main street. It was a pain in the butt, unless you had a shop window in front of you so you, could see approaching cars in the reflection of the glass. I got chipped by a copper one night, in my EH when reversing out, and I flicked on the small reversing light, which was operated by a toggle switch on my dash.

He asked what the light was for. I told him it was a reversing light. Then he asked why I had it on. Wasn't impressed when I gave him the obvious answer...

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1752 on: December 10, 2021, 08:01:43 AM »
Would this have been a big seller?


The last Holden engineering test vehicle – a V8-powered Holden Colorado ute built by the company’s performance-car partner, Holden Special Vehicles – is up for auction.

The engineering prototype was hand-built to be track-tested and torture-tested as Holden Special Vehicles began work on a top secret future high-performance model to brighten Holden showrooms amid falling sales after the end of local manufacturing.

It was fitted with the 6.2-litre V8 and 10-speed transmission from the Chevrolet Camaro and was designed to challenge the Ford Ranger Raptor.

HSV also applied the same concept to the US version of the Chevrolet Colorado, and built a test vehicle for that market too.

But the pin was pulled on both programs when US car giant General Motors axed the Holden brand in Australia in 2020.

The plan was for the V8-powered Holden Colorado SportsCat to have its engine and transmission fitted on the production line in Thailand, before other go-fast parts were fitted by HSV at its Melbourne facility.


https://www.drive.com.au/news/the-real-last-holden-up-for-auction-and-its-not-what-you-might-think/
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1753 on: December 14, 2021, 12:42:10 PM »
Just had this come through, so thought I'd share ;D

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1754 on: December 14, 2021, 01:18:02 PM »
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1755 on: December 14, 2021, 02:54:38 PM »
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1758 on: December 15, 2021, 06:02:42 PM »
Surely nobody would be payin Toyota for this

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/12/toyota-owners-have-to-pay-8-mo-to-keep-using-their-key-fob-for-remote-start/
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1759 on: December 18, 2021, 02:09:34 PM »
One I just saw mentioned on another forum.

"I was admittedly surprised to hear that (reported in Vic) it is illegal to use your phone in a drive-through to pay for food unless the engine is turned off."

OP is quoting a news.com.au article so who knows if it's right or not ??? >:D, but that's an interesting one.

Can you then also be busted for showing the cops your licence, which is on your phone ???
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1760 on: December 18, 2021, 04:34:12 PM »
One I just saw mentioned on another forum.

"I was admittedly surprised to hear that (reported in Vic) it is illegal to use your phone in a drive-through to pay for food unless the engine is turned off."

OP is quoting a news.com.au article so who knows if it's right or not ??? >:D, but that's an interesting one.

Can you then also be busted for showing the cops your licence, which is on your phone ???

In NSW you can only show the coppers your license on your phone after you have been invited to otherwise it is a fine

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1761 on: December 18, 2021, 04:48:13 PM »
One I just saw mentioned on another forum.

"I was admittedly surprised to hear that (reported in Vic) it is illegal to use your phone in a drive-through to pay for food unless the engine is turned off."

OP is quoting a news.com.au article so who knows if it's right or not ??? >:D, but that's an interesting one.

Can you then also be busted for showing the cops your licence, which is on your phone ???
dont people use money anymore?  Or carry their license on them? I have both in my wallet
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1762 on: December 18, 2021, 05:51:10 PM »
dont people use money anymore?  Or carry their license on them? I have both in my wallet
I try to carry both.
In NSW your digital drivers license isn't a form of identification with some banking institutions.
LOL, my tap & pay on my phone(CBA) works everywhere except the the local BWS, it use to.
Maybe I've worn it out ;)
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1763 on: December 18, 2021, 07:20:06 PM »
dont people use money anymore?  Or carry their license on them? I have both in my wallet

I went into town yesterday for the first time in about 2 months. Went to get a haircut, and checked my wallet... $10.00.. and that would have been there for about 2 months. had to borrow some cash off the mrs.. now I got about $30.00 in the wallet. That should do me for at least six months.. :)
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1764 on: December 18, 2021, 07:41:07 PM »
Why don't we(Myswag) have women posting, sharing trips, asking questions, engaging?
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1765 on: December 18, 2021, 07:43:39 PM »
How many women members does the board have?

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1766 on: December 18, 2021, 07:49:19 PM »
You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1768 on: December 18, 2021, 08:00:44 PM »
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1769 on: December 18, 2021, 08:02:04 PM »
How many women members does the board have?
Is that because it has become a mens club?
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1770 on: December 19, 2021, 06:25:48 AM »
How many women members does the board have?


Hmmm ???

Well, there's Jillsy ;D :cup: ...

trinityalyce http://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64563 &

Nay-DMAX http://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=profile;u=24767, who both used to be fairly active but we haven't heard from them for a year or two now :'(

I know there were a couple of more ladies who used to post, but who's names have escaped me :-[, but same-same, they've dropped out of sight :'(

Why don't we(Myswag) have women posting, sharing trips, asking questions, engaging?


I guess "it has become a mens club" sums it up prettty well ??? :( :-\

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1771 on: December 19, 2021, 10:18:44 AM »


Hmmm ???
I guess "it has become a mens club" sums it up prettty well ??? :( :-\
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1772 on: December 19, 2021, 10:33:28 AM »
Could it be related to the "Venus and Mars" phenomenon?

All the females I know that do a lot of travel and trips, post their adventures on Faecebook, normally in a 'Running Commentary' format whereas, if I bother to do a report, it's put on one or both of the fora I'm on, post event.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1773 on: December 19, 2021, 07:37:59 PM »
Is it just me, or has the Mullet made a MASSIVE comeback.... everywhere I went today dudes and YOUNG kids were sporting em...
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1774 on: December 19, 2021, 08:08:03 PM »
Is it just me, or has the Mullet made a MASSIVE comeback.... everywhere I went today dudes and YOUNG kids were sporting em...
Yep, the bogan blood is running strong near us too...

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