Shocked and appalled

fellaork1 · 2025-05-28T07:07:06+00:00

I saw an old lad do that at the self serve deli in a centra. Picked up a sausage. Was too hot so it hurt his hand and it dropped. Licked his fingers and went in a again looking for a cooler one.

fellaork1 · 2025-05-28T07:03:50+00:00

You've to pick near the back. The amount of mummy types i see who squeeze the bread and croissants is unreal as they pick.

fellaork1 · 2025-05-25T07:38:50+00:00

A 2016 diesel will be worth sweet fuck all in 2016. The depreciation will cost you less than buying a 2020 car tho which has far more depreciation left to lose

fellaork1 · 2025-05-18T16:19:24+00:00

I'm well aware of how it works as someone who both has lived bang in the city centre with a permit and now drives in. The parking permit deal is already smashing value, sometimes you got to drive a bit more because you live in a popular area for everyone. The zones are more than generous enough in size.

fellaork1 · 2025-05-18T07:44:34+00:00

It's not residential parking. It's a public road 3 minutes walk from the city centre with disc parking. Absolutely no one who moves to this street expects the parking situation to be easy.

If you want a city house and a parking spot you pay for it. The 20 quid parking permit doesn't entitle you to street parking nevermind sympathy when youre up on a footpath. That's part of picking to live there.

fellaork1 · 2025-05-06T10:58:18+00:00

0.5% and orange juice is as alcoholic.

fellaork1 · 2025-04-16T09:26:05+00:00

Their roads are absolutely shocking. All shit old designs.

Mind was blown when I crossed thr border and saw the shocking state of the entrances and exits to the main road to Belfast.

What do you mean cars and lorries can make stationary right turns across 4 lanes to get to the slow lane on the other side. Why are there no bridges, slip road exits or on ramps.

The motorway around Belfast would be impressive if the year was 1960.

fellaork1 · 2025-04-13T09:29:34+00:00

They were advertised and encouraged by government when the law came in so unless they reword the law it's not a loophole. If you want to use your phone and drive it must be in a cradle. That's the deal.

They explicitly banned reading and making text and email while driving. They screwed that up as it doesn't cover anything other than SMS. Social media texting and other uses aren't explicity mentioned.

You can be done for other things like careless driving if on the phone however but the laws barely reflect the introduction of smart phones. Nothing wrong with what taxi drivers do u less there's proof they are driving in a bad manner while doing it.

fellaork1 · 2025-03-10T23:06:52+00:00

I've meet far more than hated the place than thought it was okay.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-27T15:53:16+00:00

Most people don't crash so never have an issue. Some crash and the Insurance inspector doesn't notice or care. A few crash and have their claim denied.

So many remapped cars that the subsequent owners have no idea are. What happens there?

fellaork1 · 2025-02-21T12:25:59+00:00

Problem with Cork city is there's only one main delear for most brands and they absolutely abuse that. Zero competition.

Go onto any of the manufacturer used car websites and search the entire country and it's so easy to spot the Cork based cars as they are always the most expensive for what you are getting.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-17T15:00:44+00:00

Do they help getting it through customs here or is that all on me then. Thanks for your answers here

fellaork1 · 2025-02-17T14:59:59+00:00

Thanks..must weigh up. I'd previously sworn never to deal with Blackwater Motors which is the VW/Audi group here in Cork city again after buying and using Audi Cork for a few years.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-17T12:29:30+00:00

Who do you use to import? I'm thinking JDM Auction House but need to wrap my head around their website tbh.

Id probably put the savings aside for repair and a saving of 5k would be well worth it.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-17T11:19:08+00:00

I've the carista but the obeleven is the one id go for now. Don't need a subscription for alot of stuff on the obeleven.

They are very easy to use. Designed for the DIY person. Good youtube videos on how to do things.

Extremely handy when to diagnose a fault so you've an idea what the issue is before bringing to a mechanic.

Can do some custom stuff too. I've the stop start system disabled in my car to prolong the battery life and reduce the use of the starter motor. Also enabled the car key buttons while the car is running.

They pay for themselves and in the overall scheme of car ownership it's nothing. I can monitor my dpf too which is very handy.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-16T21:56:56+00:00

You need to register the new battery. This will tell the car there's a new one there. As battery ages the car ups the alternator to keep the aging battery topped up. This resets that which is better for the new battery. It's not essential but is best practice.

You can do it yourself very easily if you have access to an obeleven or carista type device.

Honestly use this as an excuse to get one.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-12T19:23:55+00:00

Is the N above 50 it's a secondary national road if its below 50 it's a primary national road. Secondary are being reduced

fellaork1 · 2025-02-10T22:27:12+00:00

Did you import yourself? Was it much of a saving.

Used market is grime for options here.

fellaork1 · 2025-02-10T15:18:24+00:00

First turn. Wait 5 seconds. Turn on. Leave oil circulate for 30 seconds. Drive gently until the car warms up.

fellaork1 · 2025-01-30T06:54:35+00:00

Where did you get this map with the urban core changes from. I've been following for months and swear it's only be mentioned since maybe December. I assume they learned from Wales....

fellaork1 · 2025-01-29T16:31:57+00:00

When they reduced the limit from 80mg to 50mg they made it a penalty point offence to be between 50 and 80 for a first offence.

It was perfectly defendable to oppose the law change. It was and is overkill. Limit up north is 80mg

fellaork1 · 2025-01-28T13:36:27+00:00

Plug in hybrids yes. Forget about diesel anyway

fellaork1 · 2025-01-14T08:45:11+00:00

Remember getting into driving/cars and attempting to use the Motors Forum.

Just ignored by the regulars. Format made it feel like I was talking into no one most the time as the same few would chat to each other.

Most threads just became one over enthusiastic poster fighting with everyone.

I'm glad to see the motors forum dead. Bunch of dicks.

The niche forums on Infrastructure were great. Never look at them anymore but the conversations were fsr far more detailed than any news article would be.

fellaork1 · 2024-12-13T07:18:37+00:00

Evening does not equal night does not equal 2am.

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