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The STW Rules When Discussing Cars Thread

thebunk · 2024-02-06T18:14:51Z

I'll start! These rules are in strict order of importance: If you drive an Audi then you must fully justify your choices. Example I drive an audi but I inherited it and fully respect the (current) highway code. I even indicate at all times, even when I'm changing lanes on an empty motorway. Anytime you mention your car in any context, you must state exactly: What method you mostly use for transporting your bike (inside/roof/towbar rack). If not inside, wth did you bother getting it? If inside, what the max bike capacity is. NOTE: Please use these commonly accepted units Fwo=Front wheel off Bwo=Back wheel off mFSb=modern full suspension bike/ebike Cb=childs bike. 1 Cb(Fwo)=0.5 mFSb(Fwo) Optional but recommended, do try and state what the max mFSb(Fwo)/passenger is otherwise be prepared to be questioned on bike & seat combinations. Also state if there is a boot lip. Example: My Vauxhall Zafira (no boot lip!) easily has an inside bike capacity of 4xmFsb(Fwo). It has a max mFSb(Fwo)/pass of 2.5. Can do 1 mFSb (with most of the rear seats folded). How do I replace the headlight bulbs without dismantling the entire front sub-assembly? There is no need to rehash environmental arguments ad-infinitum. Everyone agrees that in theory all cars are no good bad for the planet. There's some disagreement on what combinati0n of make/model/age/fuel type are the worst but we all know a brand new Tesla SUV is morally and environmentally repugnant and at least as horrific as a diesel Citroën Berlingo. Let's not always rehash the same argument over whether someone should or should not replace their battered ancient Vauxhall Zafira with a new EV on environmental grounds. It's ok to move on. Example: thebunk (Full Member). I'd like to replace my Zafira* with a brand new Tesla because I deserve nice things but have no moral compass. Are they any good for transporting bikes though, as that is the most important thing about cars and I don't know why people would talk about cars on a bike forum without being very clear about their bike transportation abilities. * (no boot lip!) easily has an inside bike capacity of 4xmFsb(Fwo). It has a max mFSb(Fwo)/pass of 2.5 mFSb(Fwo). Can do 1 mFSb (with most of the rear seats folded). Don't respond: If you replace your Zafira with a Tesla you are the worst. Don't you know that scientifically if you replacing your car we will all go to hell next year rather than the year afterwards? You should buy whatever car I own! Do respond: Teslas have a boot lip and can store precisely 0.75 mFSb(Fwo). What is the point? Buy a Citroen Berlingo (no bootlip) and you can fit 1 jillion mFSb(Fwo) inside it! PS ELON SUCKS I think I've covered the most important rules, but feel free to add any minor ones you can think of.

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andy8442

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"WARNING! WARNING!"

A Prius thread has started up. It's only a few hours old but remains solidly on message. Actually, given the topic, there's very little you can say, and certainly no chance of offering the OP an old Berlingo instead.

Posted : 07/02/2024 11:53 am

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