Archive for September, 2006

Sep 27 2006

grr

Published by Paul under General

Been busy as hell if you must know…

3 responses so far

Sep 19 2006

So blue

Published by Paul under Zoom-zoom

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It has arrived. And verily, it is good.

I’d say the 3MPS is as easy to drive as the Telstar was. The clutch is terrific compared to the 6MPS, which is tiring in stop-start traffic. I only stalled the car once after picking it up, and that was while I was reaching across to the passenger side to put some anti-virus packages into the map holder. In comparison, I stalled the 6MPS twice today and I’ve been driving it daily since Friday.

The 6 really hits the boost when you reach 3000 RPM, giving you a kick in the pants, and the 3 at first felt slower until I realised that that’s because the torque is coming in much lower in the rev range. It feels like a bigger, naturally-aspirated engine. This is great for making your acceleration feel nice and smooth, but also tricks you into thinking you’re going slower than you actually are. Already this afternoon I accidentally hit 80 in a 60 zone without realising it.

I hope Crumpet doesn’t read this post.

7 responses so far

Sep 18 2006

ONE MORE SLEEP

Published by Paul under Zoom-zoom

‘Nuff said.

One response so far

Sep 15 2006

I have joy, joy, joy, joy…

Published by Paul under Zoom-zoom

..down in my heart!

where?

Down in my heart!

where?

Down in my heart!

Oh yes, I have the loan car… the Mazda6 MPS. Which, as I explained to my sister, should come with several extra licenses when you buy it. To replace the one you lose in the first week.

Indeed, it is spanking good fun, and the best aspect is that my car (coming Tuesday) is even faster.

6 responses so far

Sep 12 2006

Curse you, devil!

Published by Paul under Zoom-zoom

No car tomorrow. Apparently it has a couple of small dents on the roof which are being fixed at the moment. I’ve been offered a loan vehicle over the weekend, either an RX-8 or a Mazda6 MPS - I think I’ll go for the MPS, as it’s faster, more practical and less thirsty. I guess the picnic on the weekend is still on..?

More news as it comes.

8 responses so far

Sep 08 2006

OMG CHIME I LOVE J00!

Published by Paul under General

Coburg Quarter 1 2007

Hurray! Finally, somebody enables my phone exchange for ADSL 2!!

I think iiNet is going to get a churn customer early next year…

7 responses so far

Sep 07 2006

Here is my crappy secret

Published by Paul under Zoom-zoom

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Apparently I’ll have it on Wednesday. No marriage, no baby.. sorry to disappoint. :(

7 responses so far

Sep 06 2006

I’ve got the key

Published by Paul under General

Yes, my secret is going very, very well indeed.

8 responses so far

Sep 03 2006

Thanks Crumpet

Published by Paul under Music

…for the silly cassette post. I think mine is better though…

One response so far

Sep 02 2006

I have a secret

Published by Paul under General

…I’ll tell you my secret in a couple of days if it all goes to plan…

10 responses so far

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