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If you do, it's over. I can count on one hand the number of people who move out and then go back. But yes, I would leave. Work out any financials now before things get bitter (snakes with tits remains true, I don't care how sexist it is), and remind yourself that you're doing this so that things can get better for both of you. Not gonna lie, you'll probably spend a few evenings on your own crying yourself to sleep, but I can promise you that you'll be a happier and better person this time next year. If you ever need a sounding board from somewhere who's been where you are now, and I've some really fun stories about those dark days, then feel free to PM me mate. The offer is always there.

On a serious note though, end it and move on. You'll feel lonely and empty as hell at first, but it *will* get better and you'll be a happier person for it. Sticking together only makes two people more miserable, and life is too short for that. Sex isn't everything though, not by a long shot. She may have been exactly what you needed at that time in your life when you met her, but people change even if they don't mean to.

Welcome to marriage.

"The old lady was 98, so was well past her 'good innings' anyway!"

Ah, but then as the opposing legal counsel I would argue that the manufacturer knew your car had limited visibility due to it's sports car design, and so they put a wiper on there for that exact reason

That's my point: What if you reversed over an old lady because you couldn't see out of the rear screen?

Probably. However, would the ombudsman rule if your favour if there was a claim that went against you because you'd removed the wiper? Would you fancy your chances in court? Although as I said, I don't think I'd bother.

I jest! Personally no, even I wouldn't bother and I'm very anal about stuff like that. However, no harm in ringing them and asking the question, at least you know for sure then.

No such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer. So, bananas.

Actually, that's a really good idea about using a friend to practice overtaking. You could film it that way too, to see how your driving actually looks/sounds to others. I might well have to try that, that's superb, thanks!

#firstworldproblems

I was going off a customer review, like most people do. The fact that customers have been trying to get through to him and cannot because he can't/won't return phonecalls or emails would seem a trifle daft to me, especially if what Pritchard says is true, however clearly it's working for Taras. You're right, he doesn't have to visit here, so fair comment on that. However, the fact his first visit in two months is to have a pop back at me rather than apologise for not contacting the OP speaks volumes. That said, this thread is doing the OP no favours and I've made my point, so I'll leave it at that. People are free to make up their own mind as to whether they would want to deal with someone who is clearly difficult to get hold of.

What sort of ungrounded statement is this?! You haven't done business with us at all.. Generalising like this is ridiculous. Ungrounded? Hardly. Pritchard, who has used you, has said that you tend to reply more to emails with flowery subjects in the title. If that's wrong then fine, I hold my hands up, but guess what? The fact that you tend to ignore this place unless prompted by your mate (your last post was January, I notice) kinda also gives the game away. The OP has been desperately trying to get hold you of you with zero luck, and I very much doubt that if Adrian hadn't prompted you that would continue to be the case. And yes, I am negative, especially when confronted with BS. I have a relatively low tolerance for stuff like that. Although I'm not a keyboard warrior at all, I'll happily say whatever I say on here to your face. Ask Amy if you want proof. Taras, I'm sure your work is good and I'm not knocking that at all. What I was implying is that choosing to reply to customers selectively on whether or not they choose to decorate the subject line on their email is a ridiculous way to do business. Of that, I'm pretty sure you'd agree with me.

Sorry bud, that's incorrect. More horsepower != faster. With better tyres and brakes you accelerate quicker, turn harder, and stop in less distance. That's how you'll go faster, and it'll be a significant difference too.

Are you looking for a full coilover conversion, or as per the OEM setup?

That's a ridiculous way to do business.

Your fault, not theirs. It's a give way line, so you should already be adjusting your speed and position to merge without affecting other road users. I happily pass on the right on a slip road, if it allows a safer entry. Given the limit is 70mph and a lot of traffic in L1 will be doing 55mph, there's no reason not to.

7c is the cut off usually.

Just had a read of that PPC article Col, it's pretty good stuff and fair comment most of it. Biggest issue they miss out is the valve stem seal wear on the N62 engine, but otherwise it's a very positive article and a good reminder as to why I bought a pikey no-frills manual car: They do mention about the leaky gearbox and the risk of dodgy electrics an awful lot! Also it gives a figure as to the amount of manual cars out there, which is about 10%. A fairly rare beasty I have indeed, which is good to know.

At least it matches the rest of the car then For now...

Ooh, might take a nose at that, thanks

I was so tempted to get a colour on it, but I have no idea what colour I'm doing elsewhere on the car yet so I didn't want to limit myself. Plus this way it won't put anyone off resale as it still looks OEM. Sorry if you nodded off whilst making it though

I've always been the latter, I just have badges now