AJRFulton

Gearbox and flywheel replacement... Cars back. They checked it, found nothing wrong. however another issue. .... they took a chip out my spoiler

Yeah there is, synchro off feels like gear changes normal. Tested it today, as roads pretty quiet at 5am on way into work.

I bought a fairly nice flat in September for 44k.

Clutch pedal is fully up. Just seems to slip then bite. The tech thinks it maybe a software fault with the synchrorev but we will see

Wouldn't shock me!

Zero tolerance doesn't work practically. So many ways you can ingest small amounts of alcohol and not even know.

I disagree with the uk drink/drive policy. A) because nobody has any clue how much they drink and how it will effect them, and it can vary a lot person to person, even day to day... depending on how hydrated you are, tiredness, illness, food eaten, etc. it actually encourages a "can have a couple of pints" mentality. It would surely be more sensible to scale a punishment. Say 3pts for 30-50mg, 6pts for 50-80mg, and a ban above 80mg, criminal records with >100mg

1 pint would probably put you over the limit.

I've always argued what is more dangerous? 85 mph down a very quiet motorway, in a well maintained modern car and driving in perfect weather. Or 30mph in a busy town centre with pedestrians, in an older car with budget tyres, and driving in wintery conditions? One might land you a big fine... Other is legal. That's the law though.... Same with drink driving, being a tiny fraction under the limit is OK but being a tiny fraction over the limit is 12mths ban, big fine and a criminal record. It's absurd in a way. The French (I think) have the right idea in that regard, having a lower limit but scaled punishment.

Sorry mate, not sure if you’re asking me that as a question, or you meant it as a rhetorical question. I’ll answer it as if asked anyway. No, its not. Or rather it doesn’t appear to be anyway. Like I said, when I notice it I panic, then sharpen up a bit in my seat and try it again to only get it bang on – sometimes. I’d not be surprised if the clutch on mine wasn’t releasing properly from 2nd to 3rd at high revs which then in turn causes the slip by me getting on the power too soon for the clutch to release fully. Na bud, this issue only started after a gearbox replacement.

It never used to do it and I don't think my drivings suddenly changed. Its an issue that is getting progressively worse?

Also when pulling off there is no slip. Even a fast pull off. There is a judder which only started in the last 1000mls or so but no slip. I'd say the clutch bites pretty well from a start. Slip only occurs when accelerating hard and changing gear at 6k-7k rpm beyond 3rd gear. Its as if the clutch doesn't fully engage rather than actual slip. It's a strange feeling. Also, no burning smell ever, which I'd associate with a slipping clutch.

Other 4000mls have mainly been short commutes yo work/shops/etc. Cars had a fairly easy life. Even with regular spirited driving, coupled with normal use I'd expect 40-50k out a clutch minimum. Car had a gearbox change 2k miles ago and no wear was noted. This issue has only started since then.

On a side note getting a bit fed up with the 370's seeming lack of reliability...

Clutch is slipping pretty bad under hard acceleration. Cars did 20k miles, but >75% of that is motorway miles, so would expect the clutch to still be pretty good. Any known issue?

With the Z it's just awkward rather than small (although don't get me wrong it's hardly big).

I can get 2 bags in the back of mine. Admittedly my passenger is sitting with a couple of drivers/driving irons in the foot well... but it's possible!

Yeah the price differences have to be taken into consideration. The cheapest of that lot is £10k dearer than the Z

Manual felt faster to me when I bought the Z. I felt the auto box was a bit lazy.

A system whereby you are wrongly fined but it costs you at least 5x the fine to appeal it, seems horribly skewed.

Even winning the case, proving the cops couldn't of seen me, do you still have to pay lawyers fees? Obviously going the court route is going to cost far more than just paying the fine. I'd need a hotel, travel to Newcastle, and a day off work. Even without lawyers fees that is over 500 quid. End of the day, for all the evidence I could gather with pictures of the car, distance travelled, audible alarm, etc. All evidence that would suggest it's unlikely I wasn't wearing a belt without being conclusive but.... would it count for anything against the word of a police officer?

There is what I have just now, I don't really know how to close the letter.

Why bother if your going to pay the fine, tell them you intend to take legal advice on this and you await their response to this letter ...If you tell them you intend to pay the fine they will put in the "tare up and laugh file"..!! Let them respond, you have not said you wont pay the fine you just want a response to your letter this will go to the Constabulary Local Inspector for a comment, before they reply to you. God Luck mate. Problem is I've what 28 days to pay... what do I do if it takes more than 28 days for them to respond to me? I don't really want a £100 fine to double or worse. I've kinda accepted that I've no chance of beating them on this, and all I can do is voice my displeasure.

See when writing a letter, I'll post it up here first, but... Should I go something like this. Short introduction as to why I am writing Explain my journey and why I was making it Explain how/why I was stopped. Explain why I am aggrieved by this (detail officer name) Explain my reasoning as to being aggrieved (I was wearing a belt, and don't believe they can even see the seatbelt mounts in a following car) Explain the officer was condescending, arrogant and abrupt Close with a paragraph stating I intend to pay the fine as I believe I have no chance of winning in court, but make it clear I find this very unfair.

That's exactly right, and it's been the case for years. You can be done for speeding if one police officer forms an opinion of you being over the limit. Corroborating evidence isn't actually required for that. I honestly find that crazy. In my case here, if this was something other than a road traffic case, and a prosecution lawyer presented this evidence after having it submitted by a highly decorated and reputable professional (that wasn't a police officer)..... it would be laughed out of court after being torn to pieces by the defence. As said, it is only a £100 fine, and whilst not an insignificant amount.... it isn't really going to affect me too much. However, it's the sense of injustice - I know I was wearing a belt and I know they couldn't see if I was or not from their vantage point 20 odd metres behind me, that makes me want to fight it. Although I am starting to concede that it probably will prove futile and just need to bend over and take it - which genuinely angers me! The fact the police officer who mainly did the talking was needlessly obnoxious, sarcastic and a little rude/abrupt with his tone towards me (without actually saying anything out of order) just makes me think they were being vindictive after taking a dislike to me. It may well of been a genuine mistake from them, but it makes me wonder. I got the sense he loved giving me the fine and putting me in my place. I can relate to that, I've had bad days at work and have a job description that can make life harder for people I dislike if I choose to (work under health and safety). However... I'm not a public servant, and making life harder for people just means I am being anal and want things done by the book, not issuing them with a fine!