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I have 2 different experiences with this bl@@dy system, again from a base in Hunts. Firstly the little LED flashing to red as I was parked (on the phone) in a layby on the A43 when an HGV went thundering past. The slipstram cannot have been that bad. did not even disturb the coffee!
Secondly last week the little red light went on the moment I turned the key and stayed on for the entire journey, and I was being careful, following day on return trip all worked fine. Conclusion is it is not the most reliable piece of kit in the world
Secondly last week the little red light went on the moment I turned the key and stayed on for the entire journey, and I was being careful, following day on return trip all worked fine. Conclusion is it is not the most reliable piece of kit in the world
The MT contractor where I work deems it the cheapest solution versus the maximisation of profits.
Which reminds me of the old story about the young salesman complaining to the Fleet Manager, "Anyway, why do I only have a two door Fiesta?", to which the reply came, "Because, son, Ford don't make a one door Fiesta"!
Somehow, reading this thread, I can't help longing for the days when the Coxswain of an Admiral's barge doubled as his driver, and Flag Lieutenants to Naval Air Command Flag Officers doubled as their Personal Pilot, and were specifically appointed as such in the Officers' Appointment List.
Jack
Which reminds me of the old story about the young salesman complaining to the Fleet Manager, "Anyway, why do I only have a two door Fiesta?", to which the reply came, "Because, son, Ford don't make a one door Fiesta"!
Somehow, reading this thread, I can't help longing for the days when the Coxswain of an Admiral's barge doubled as his driver, and Flag Lieutenants to Naval Air Command Flag Officers doubled as their Personal Pilot, and were specifically appointed as such in the Officers' Appointment List.
Jack
....but the piece de resistance of the 100E and similar was surely the wipers working (sic) on manifold vacuum, thereby ensuring they wheezed to a halt when you put your foot down to accelerate - even at 1072 Flathead Ford rates.
...Wg Cdrs got Corsa level cars last time I saw them.
I recall the time when MT at Abingdon expected people to take a supplementary driving test to drive the Montego turbo diesel. Why, they were asked - is it because it's so sodding slow? The requirement was later binned...
How simly appalling. Is that all that they're given these days, some tatty little grotbox?
However, depite the comments by 22 year career MT operators such as CH, these were merely used as stn runarounds and to the married patch and back. Anyone needing to travel serious distances were provided with a Montego level of car.
CH,
I suppose a Suzuki Hyabusa is out of the question?
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depite the comments by 22 year career MT operators such as CH,
provided with a Montego level of car.
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Hmmm, struggling to remember any decent RAF MT Vehicles in my time. Probably the best were the Austin 1800's until the Montego Turbo Diesels.
Between those were a mix of horrible Vauxhall chèvettes in puke green, black Metro's that were even worse, the odd Ford Escort Estate Diesel in Black. Sherpa minibuses in various colours to deceive the IRA! And at least the SWB and LWB Landrovers which you knew what you were getting with an inch and a half steering play before the front wheels responded to any imput!
They were fun to drive on any long run Not!
Still, at least they didn't spy on you!
Between those were a mix of horrible Vauxhall chèvettes in puke green, black Metro's that were even worse, the odd Ford Escort Estate Diesel in Black. Sherpa minibuses in various colours to deceive the IRA! And at least the SWB and LWB Landrovers which you knew what you were getting with an inch and a half steering play before the front wheels responded to any imput!
They were fun to drive on any long run Not!
Still, at least they didn't spy on you!
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Actually did enjoy a Detachment to Honington once, was given a Nice Green LWB Landrover with a Petrol V8 to play with. Now that was much more fun!
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Have the battery recycling problems been sorted out yet? It'll soon be time to start a Hybrid powertrain repair business.
Best just buy a 30 year old V8. Cradle to grave, far better for dolphins and fluffy lambs, and it sounds nicer too.
Best just buy a 30 year old V8. Cradle to grave, far better for dolphins and fluffy lambs, and it sounds nicer too.
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Sorry lads. Some of this legacy may be my fault...
Me:
I was doing just under 30 mph.
Sqn Ldr:
So why were the skid marks 90ft long?
Me:
I was doing just under 30 mph.
Sqn Ldr:
So why were the skid marks 90ft long?
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Hmmm, struggling to remember any decent RAF MT Vehicles in my time. Probably the best were the Austin 1800's until the Montego Turbo Diesels.
Between those were a mix of horrible Vauxhall chèvettes in puke green, black Metro's that were even worse, the odd Ford Escort Estate Diesel in Black. Sherpa minibuses in various colours to deceive the IRA! And at least the SWB and LWB Landrovers which you knew what you were getting with an inch and a half steering play before the front wheels responded to any imput!
Between those were a mix of horrible Vauxhall chèvettes in puke green, black Metro's that were even worse, the odd Ford Escort Estate Diesel in Black. Sherpa minibuses in various colours to deceive the IRA! And at least the SWB and LWB Landrovers which you knew what you were getting with an inch and a half steering play before the front wheels responded to any imput!
We managed to set fire to a van, a bit of stray locking wire in the back shorted out the battery under the seat and set fire to the horsehair in it lol.
LSS at Brize always got Station rejects because they never fared well, seemed lost on MT they were used 24/7. They finally relented and gave us a brand new Landrover 190 on pain of death if damaged... It lasted under a week and was sitting there minding its own business when a driver from MT took it out with a tug and wrote it off..
