30bar into a Corsa tyre doesn't go!
11-04-2014, 11:40 AM
#1
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30bar into a Corsa tyre doesn't go!
Just had a young lass ask if I could help her with the tyre machine at the supermarket as she couldn't make it work. She told me she needed 30 inthe tyres but the dial wouldn't go up that high. Upon looking it became obvious she hadn't switched it to psi from bar. I pointed out the 2 scales were totally different and that 1bar was the same as 14.5psi so she was trying to put more than 10 times the pressure in her tyre. Her face just glazed over like I was speaking in a foreign tongue.
I am genuinely stunned
I am genuinely stunned
11-04-2014, 11:55 AM
#3
Why would a woman understand, and that's a genuine comment. Most women have no idea (or interest) in anything like that, anymore than we would shoes, handbags or make-up.
My Mrs would have no idea how to lift the bonnet on her car and if she could would have no idea what to check or where to look. That's my job as she tells me, and I suspect most women would see it the same way. That's down to their other half. I'd rather do it myself and know it's all done properly than rely on her to attempt to learn, but at least the lady in question here was aware that her tyres needed checking - which is more than most !
My Mrs would have no idea how to lift the bonnet on her car and if she could would have no idea what to check or where to look. That's my job as she tells me, and I suspect most women would see it the same way. That's down to their other half. I'd rather do it myself and know it's all done properly than rely on her to attempt to learn, but at least the lady in question here was aware that her tyres needed checking - which is more than most !
11-04-2014, 12:03 PM
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How some manage to live through 1 day is unbelievable...
Good job breathing comes natural for most...
Good job breathing comes natural for most...
11-04-2014, 12:03 PM
#6
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I was gunna say I'm more impressed the she knew the tyres needed checking and how much to put in! She just couldn't work the machine lol.
Just like most men know their clothes are dirty and how to put them in the machine, but not how to work it lol.
Just like most men know their clothes are dirty and how to put them in the machine, but not how to work it lol.
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11-04-2014, 12:52 PM
#8
Because in this day and age ALL women have had the same basic education in science and maths so WILL be aware what different units mean even if they later choose to brain dump them.
Also all of them whove passed a test in the last decade had to prove to the examiner all the basic vehicle checks to pass a test.....
So there is no excuse other than thier own lazyness.
So much for women wanting equality??
let me guess they want equality where they benefit from it but not where it means getting thier hands dirty!!??
Also all of them whove passed a test in the last decade had to prove to the examiner all the basic vehicle checks to pass a test.....
So there is no excuse other than thier own lazyness.
let me guess they want equality where they benefit from it but not where it means getting thier hands dirty!!??
11-04-2014, 01:32 PM
#10
Why should this thread deride that all women know about is cooking cleaning clothes and makeup and that this information pushes out the technical facts about cars?
I know a lot more about makeup and clothing materials than most men, not because I use them but I retail it so need to know, but then again I can maintain a car as well as fix the washing machine (although don't trust me to use the washing machine)
If they don't know, it is laziness and that particular moron should be laughed at permanently.. Not there gender
I know a lot more about makeup and clothing materials than most men, not because I use them but I retail it so need to know, but then again I can maintain a car as well as fix the washing machine (although don't trust me to use the washing machine
) If they don't know, it is laziness and that particular moron should be laughed at permanently.. Not there gender
11-04-2014, 02:34 PM
#11
Because in this day and age ALL women have had the same basic education in science and maths so WILL be aware what different units mean even if they later choose to brain dump them.
Also all of them whove passed a test in the last decade had to prove to the examiner all the basic vehicle checks to pass a test.....
So there is no excuse other than thier own lazyness.
So much for women wanting equality??
let me guess they want equality where they benefit from it but not where it means getting thier hands dirty!!??
Also all of them whove passed a test in the last decade had to prove to the examiner all the basic vehicle checks to pass a test.....
So there is no excuse other than thier own lazyness.
So much for women wanting equality??
let me guess they want equality where they benefit from it but not where it means getting thier hands dirty!!??
As for equality - well, that's when it suits !
11-04-2014, 04:02 PM
#12
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Not just some women who don't have a clue, guy I know got a puncture, had no clue how to change the wheel, so phoned the RAC, waited over an hour for them to turn up to put his spare on. Said to me "the RAC guy looked at me like I was a c*nt", I told him, any man who can't change a wheel on a car is a c*nt. exact thing happened to another lad I know, he got a puncture, and phoned a mutual friend to go meet him to put the spare on for him
11-04-2014, 04:26 PM
#13
Ben
Not just some women who don't have a clue, guy I know got a puncture, had no clue how to change the wheel, so phoned the RAC, waited over an hour for them to turn up to put his spare on. Said to me "the RAC guy looked at me like I was a c*nt", I told him, any man who can't change a wheel on a car is a c*nt. exact thing happened to another lad I know, he got a puncture, and phoned a mutual friend to go meet him to put the spare on for him
This annoys me.
It should be compulsory in a driving test to be able to change a wheel!
11-04-2014, 07:21 PM
#16
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As said not just women, old guy brought his car in for a service. Only a 54/55 Laguna if i remember right but tyre pressures are a part of it. Got the gauge on expecting to adjust thinking he's not gonna be the type to check these. Fronts had 75 PSI in them!! He got a strict telling off when he collected it
12-04-2014, 02:43 PM
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It's not just women who don't understand units of measurement...
Had to go and look at a job in a bodyshop once, the bloke couldn't understand why he couldn't get 7 kg.. yes SEVEN KILOS of R134 in an AC system...
It required 0.7kg..
Had to go and look at a job in a bodyshop once, the bloke couldn't understand why he couldn't get 7 kg.. yes SEVEN KILOS of R134 in an AC system...
It required 0.7kg..
12-04-2014, 03:30 PM
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12-04-2014, 06:29 PM
#19
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Thing is it's half of these clueless fucktards that will then preach how dangerous speeding is. Don't know about anybody else but I'd rather come across a properly maintained car at 100mph than one doing 70mph where the only time anything gets looked at is the service.
Last edited by Oranoco; 12-04-2014 at 07:47 PM.
12-04-2014, 10:21 PM
#22
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We had someone in the RAF do similar on an aircraft tyre, only difference is they thought 300bar was the right pressure not 300psi. Fortunately the cage contained all the bits of exploding tyre.
13-04-2014, 10:03 PM
#24
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
They think cars just need petrol to run, then when something breaks theyre in floods of tears and cannot understand why. Girl near me has a 207 07 reg, only brake light that works is the one in the back window, 3 of her tyres are bald, its not been washed since god knows when either, its only got one wingmirror.. told her and shes not fussed..
13-04-2014, 10:24 PM
#25
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They think cars just need petrol to run, then when something breaks theyre in floods of tears and cannot understand why. Girl near me has a 207 07 reg, only brake light that works is the one in the back window, 3 of her tyres are bald, its not been washed since god knows when either, its only got one wingmirror.. told her and shes not fussed..
13-04-2014, 11:39 PM
#27
14000+ post superhero
I don't know the ins and outs of ironing, washing up, knitting or baking so I don't expect my missus to know the difference between psi and bar.
as a pretty lady told me, shes an old fashioned feminist. shes modern and independent but still likes to have the door held open for her and to have a bloke around to sort out the oily bits.
as a pretty lady told me, shes an old fashioned feminist. shes modern and independent but still likes to have the door held open for her and to have a bloke around to sort out the oily bits.
13-04-2014, 11:50 PM
#28
Not if you follow the law correctly. The wording of the offence is:
The (s) is the key point.
True that the cops regularly try and scare you with the 3 points per tyre thing but there is nothing in the legislation to contradict the wording of the offence as above.
I would certainly challenge it if a cop tried to give me 3 points per tyre. (although in reality i dont tend to drive with illegal tyres!!).
In fact a friend recently got taken to court for driving a shitter with 3 illegal tyres. The charge sheet had 3 illegal tyres however he was found guilty of the offence of driving with illegal tyres (with the s) and given only 3 points in total for it, but a hefty fine.
Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)
True that the cops regularly try and scare you with the 3 points per tyre thing but there is nothing in the legislation to contradict the wording of the offence as above.
I would certainly challenge it if a cop tried to give me 3 points per tyre. (although in reality i dont tend to drive with illegal tyres!!).
In fact a friend recently got taken to court for driving a shitter with 3 illegal tyres. The charge sheet had 3 illegal tyres however he was found guilty of the offence of driving with illegal tyres (with the s) and given only 3 points in total for it, but a hefty fine.
14-04-2014, 12:45 AM
#30
14000+ post superhero
strange saying that, you cant eat your cake if you don't have it in the first place but pretty much so really. such is life ,although holding a door open is simply good manners rather than anything to do with sexism or equality.
and id rather fix oily bits than do the ironing etc so as long as I get to squeeze her nice soft jugs everyones a winner.
and id rather fix oily bits than do the ironing etc so as long as I get to squeeze her nice soft jugs everyones a winner.
14-04-2014, 07:17 AM
#32
Don't understand why so may people on here are going on about it ! We don't want to do what women do so be grateful they fuck off and let us get on with stuff that interests us !
Last edited by Mr S1; 14-04-2014 at 07:20 AM.
14-04-2014, 08:46 AM
#33
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Must be hard though being a good looking woman and having blokes perve on you, knowing full well all the bloke wants is the hole between your legs
14-04-2014, 10:26 AM
#34
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This thread has reminded me that I need to show the mrs how to change a wheel.
Told her she won't drive the car again if she calls the RAC to change the wheel. Unless she's on her own and the kids are in the car with her. I think that's an acceptable situation for calling road side assistance for a flat.
Told her she won't drive the car again if she calls the RAC to change the wheel. Unless she's on her own and the kids are in the car with her. I think that's an acceptable situation for calling road side assistance for a flat.
14-04-2014, 10:41 AM
#35
Not if you follow the law correctly. The wording of the offence is:
The (s) is the key point.
True that the cops regularly try and scare you with the 3 points per tyre thing but there is nothing in the legislation to contradict the wording of the offence as above.
I would certainly challenge it if a cop tried to give me 3 points per tyre. (although in reality i dont tend to drive with illegal tyres!!).
In fact a friend recently got taken to court for driving a shitter with 3 illegal tyres. The charge sheet had 3 illegal tyres however he was found guilty of the offence of driving with illegal tyres (with the s) and given only 3 points in total for it, but a hefty fine.
The (s) is the key point.
True that the cops regularly try and scare you with the 3 points per tyre thing but there is nothing in the legislation to contradict the wording of the offence as above.
I would certainly challenge it if a cop tried to give me 3 points per tyre. (although in reality i dont tend to drive with illegal tyres!!).
In fact a friend recently got taken to court for driving a shitter with 3 illegal tyres. The charge sheet had 3 illegal tyres however he was found guilty of the offence of driving with illegal tyres (with the s) and given only 3 points in total for it, but a hefty fine.
14-04-2014, 11:36 AM
#36
14000+ post superhero
you sexist bastard!
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