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Postby Punter » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:48 am

Adamal wrote:
mr2--mad wrote:Diesels are slow!


sh*t yea! I mean, just look at the Audi R10! SLLOOOOOOOOOWWWW!
Even driven an auto diesel corona (or similar)???
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Postby sergei » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:01 am

Have you ever driven a KZTE or newer 16/24Valve turbo diesel?
They are bloody good, I would preffer driving a diezel hilux/hiace/prado/cruiser to a petrol version of each. (and no there is nothing special about V8 cruisers -> diesel feels gruntier).
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Postby Punter » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:11 am

Yea I drove a reasonably new prado turbo diesel, went bloody well, I was very impressed.

Wow we are off topic aren't we.
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Postby sergei » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:14 am

Back on topic: today they opened the interconnections, did not affect much the traffic, but I think it was because many people still used cook st exit...
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Postby XERO » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:21 am

sergei wrote:Back on topic: today they opened the interconnections, did not affect much the traffic, but I think it was because many people still used cook st exit...


Yeah, I didnt notice any real change in traffic this morning... :?

See how it goes :wink:
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Postby MrOizo » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:35 am

sergei wrote:Back on topic: today they opened the interconnections, did not affect much the traffic, but I think it was because many people still used cook st exit...


They got them traffic lights going in which are meant to regulate the flow. one car every few seconds.

Trialled it on the Mangere Bridge for a few years now. they say thats meant to deter motorists from using the urban roads...
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Postby SNIPER » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:12 pm

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sergei wrote:I know a guy who drives harleys and has german helmet, he is one of the nicest guys I ever knew...


Most of them are.. 8)


Jokes here, my brother is one of them...
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Postby Cahuna » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:41 pm

sergei wrote:Back on topic: today they opened the interconnections, did not affect much the traffic, but I think it was because many people still used cook st exit...


I know at least one woman used it... she performed a standard Auckland driver manouver by cutting straight across me to get from the fast lane onto the off-ramp at the very last minute :evil: Looks good though, I won't miss slogging up Union St to get to the Northwestern...
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Postby saft » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:47 pm

mr2--mad wrote:Diesels are slow!, and even slower when the driver is tryn to save money or brake pads

my work vehicle 450 hp DAF :oops:

ever work south of auck?
do you want a race up the south side of the bombays?

i drive a S line with a N14 - 410 ;)

if you are interested let me know what time of day you normally head that way and the weights you haul that direction

:lol:
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Postby mr2--mad » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:34 pm

Yeah race on saft:lol: you know chicken is more fun than racing up a little hill? I like diesels I have diesel in my blood. I know nobody on this forum would drive a diesel slow! Joe public just doesnt know where pedal to the metal is. PRIVATELY owned diesels..... BAN THEM ALL! , just my thoughts on aucklands traffic problems
Are there more audi R10s or auto coronas on Aucks roads at rush hour? When will they be finished the north western to hillsbough link? that will be awesome
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Postby saft » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:54 pm

hahahah who do you drive for man?
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