General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

What other hobbies/interests do you do (if any)?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 16-01-2010, 08:25 PM
  #41  
G950KDT
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (2)
 
G950KDT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: fife, scotland
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well i do insurance repairs all day long, so technically my fords are my hobby, although i do like some good xbox gamer sessions, going to the gym now and then when i have time off, and enjoying going hillwalking in the summer as well enjoying the scottish scenery
Old 16-01-2010, 08:27 PM
  #42  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by cabrio zo
Kiddie I can't stop watching your sig

My other hobby is looking after and riding my old horse

Z
Yeh I pmsl when I found it! it's been removed tho
Old 16-01-2010, 08:29 PM
  #43  
Neil@FastFord
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Neil@FastFord's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oldham + Fast Ford
Posts: 4,657
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Don't get wrecked like i used to but clubbing was once a big hobby.

Cars own me. Problem i have, i generally love my job and am obbsessed with cars. So work and my hobby merge to the point that bar girls and my dog, there aint much i get up too.

Dunno if that's a good or bad thing. But its weird, say i think "i need a break from work, cars are doing my head in" I'll drive to one of my pals around the country and talk cars or drive to relax! lol

Used to train a lot, weights, bag, sparring. But don't even have time for that. Monday to friday my life is all about cars and my dog. Weekend is about the Mrs, dog then cars.

Last edited by Neil@FastFord; 16-01-2010 at 08:30 PM.
Old 16-01-2010, 08:30 PM
  #44  
longdog
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (1)
 
longdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ...............
Posts: 3,153
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
about 65 clock speed and acceleration is mint, fucker to ride in traffic though its either all or nothing with it,
rev it a little bit and it doesnt move, rev it a lot and your going like mad due to the clutch springs and countra spring lol
After drunken brain storming with a few mates, 100mph was set as my target.
Old 16-01-2010, 08:36 PM
  #45  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by longdog
After drunken brain storming with a few mates, 100mph was set as my target.
fuck lol
saying that i no some one with a 'scooter' that did 105mph on the dyno but he hass spent Ł4000 on it and its 182cc not 50 lol
Old 16-01-2010, 08:38 PM
  #46  
saph_Al
Too many posts.. I need a life!!

iTrader: (2)
 
saph_Al's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warrington
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i like to class creapin up on my dog and scaring him a hobby although one day he may maul me to death , but for now its all good
Old 16-01-2010, 08:40 PM
  #47  
Neil@FastFord
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Neil@FastFord's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oldham + Fast Ford
Posts: 4,657
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by saph_Al
i like to class creapin up on my dog and scaring him a hobby although one day he may maul me to death , but for now its all good


PMSL!!

That never gets old does it. I do it all the time

Plus, i can't get a bin bag out without chasing her round the house! They freak her out

Add dog scaring to my list!
Old 16-01-2010, 08:43 PM
  #48  
wirralphil
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
wirralphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wirral
Posts: 7,297
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
fuck lol
saying that i no some one with a 'scooter' that did 105mph on the dyno but he hass spent Ł4000 on it and its 182cc not 50 lol
dyno? feck, my old 172 Runner had that on road. Saying that it was 22hp, malossi 172 kit, gear up kit, variator etc. 0-60 was good enough to beat Audi TT 225bhp model.

Poker, Rc cars (nitro), used to be well into the bike riding but stopped that years back. Will be buying a Ps3 very soon
Old 16-01-2010, 08:45 PM
  #49  
saph_Al
Too many posts.. I need a life!!

iTrader: (2)
 
saph_Al's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warrington
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

we got polished tile floors and i recon he runs full chat for atleast 5 secs before he moves , i aslo like cat scaring but it's an art from that requires much skill and pations and i just cant sit still
Old 16-01-2010, 08:46 PM
  #50  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wirralphil
dyno? feck, my old 172 Runner had that on road. Saying that it was 22hp, malossi 172 kit, gear up kit, variator etc. 0-60 was good enough to beat Audi TT 225bhp model.

Poker, Rc cars (nitro), used to be well into the bike riding but stopped that years back. Will be buying a Ps3 very soon
you would be lucky to pull 105 on the road with wind etc on a 172 where you going down a fuck off hill lol?
Old 16-01-2010, 08:52 PM
  #51  
baker p
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
baker p's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: corby or manchester
Posts: 809
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ps3
beer
Bike track days
more beer
Old 16-01-2010, 08:52 PM
  #52  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
you would be lucky to pull 105 on the road with wind etc on a 172 where you going down a fuck off hill lol?
are they that gutless? my tzr125 used to do that back in the day with just the powervalve mod and smaller back sprocket
Old 16-01-2010, 08:54 PM
  #53  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kiddie
are they that gutless? my tzr125 used to do that back in the day with just the powervalve mod and smaller back sprocket
yes they are lol
and tzr's are very nice
Old 16-01-2010, 08:55 PM
  #54  
baker p
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
baker p's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: corby or manchester
Posts: 809
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ps3
beer
bike track days
Old 16-01-2010, 09:01 PM
  #55  
The DIVA
PassionFord Post Whore!!

iTrader: (3)
 
The DIVA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: West Lancs
Posts: 8,201
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Bikes/Track days
RC Modelling
Flying(Fixed Wing/Cessna 172)

Generally anything to do with wings and wheels, i am a 24/7 petrolhead
Old 16-01-2010, 09:04 PM
  #56  
JayCC
PassionFord Post Troll
 
JayCC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Haverhill
Posts: 2,901
Received 21 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Playing pool, and recently got back into playing darts (although i SUCK at maths!)
Films and music are 2 big past-times, and also PS3/360 too.
Old 16-01-2010, 09:09 PM
  #57  
ram
Has a large member
iTrader: (4)
 
ram's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: oxFORDshire
Posts: 4,186
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Well when im not wanking over fords I..

go to the gym
hang with my bearded dragon
hang with my missus
hang with my koi carp
Call of duty
play golf
Old 16-01-2010, 09:09 PM
  #58  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
yes they are lol
and tzr's are very nice
save your money mate, pass your test and get a proper bike. It's the best thing I have done
Old 16-01-2010, 09:11 PM
  #59  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by The Diva
Bikes/Track days
RC Modelling
Flying(Fixed Wing/Cessna 172)

Generally anything to do with wings and wheels, i am a 24/7 petrolhead
I would love to be able to fly, we have a glider club on the airfield behind our house-it looks like fun up there, but I've never had a go.
Old 16-01-2010, 09:14 PM
  #60  
wirralphil
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
wirralphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wirral
Posts: 7,297
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
yes they are lol
and tzr's are very nice
Considering the gps said 105 i'd say yes

Gutless? derestricted Rs125's/Mito's were on par with the 0-70 when the 172 was fitted.
Old 16-01-2010, 09:17 PM
  #61  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wirralphil
Considering the gps said 105 i'd say yes

Gutless? derestricted Rs125's/Mito's were on par with the 0-70 when the 172 was fitted.
yeh but they are 125's you muppet
Old 16-01-2010, 09:20 PM
  #62  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kiddie
save your money mate, pass your test and get a proper bike. It's the best thing I have done
coudn't agree more mate
Old 16-01-2010, 09:23 PM
  #63  
The DIVA
PassionFord Post Whore!!

iTrader: (3)
 
The DIVA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: West Lancs
Posts: 8,201
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kiddie
I would love to be able to fly, we have a glider club on the airfield behind our house-it looks like fun up there, but I've never had a go.

If you can drive a car you can fly a plane mate..... get yourself a trial lesson and see what it`s all about
Old 16-01-2010, 09:33 PM
  #64  
wirralphil
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
wirralphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wirral
Posts: 7,297
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kiddie
yeh but they are 125's you muppet
and deestricted they are 33hp. Muppet
Old 16-01-2010, 09:33 PM
  #65  
saph_Al
Too many posts.. I need a life!!

iTrader: (2)
 
saph_Al's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warrington
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by The Diva
If you can drive a car you can fly a plane mate..... get yourself a trial lesson and see what it`s all about
I was about 8 hrs into my ppl but ran outta money hope to finish it one day when the girls are a bit older and stop takin all of my money .
Old 16-01-2010, 09:35 PM
  #66  
kiddie
Advanced PassionFord User
 
kiddie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Attleborough
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by The Diva
If you can drive a car you can fly a plane mate..... get yourself a trial lesson and see what it`s all about
Is it that easy to get into? I'll do a bit of research, seems a shame it's going on outside back garden! I envy you though mate
Old 16-01-2010, 09:48 PM
  #67  
bigbill
Regular Contributor
 
bigbill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Competitive drifting.
Old 16-01-2010, 09:56 PM
  #68  
clairendave
Dave not Claire.
 
clairendave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Denbighshire
Posts: 420
Received 16 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

I have a 'little' 1200 litre marine fishtank that keeps me busy.
then my Xbox
Mtb'ing (slowly lol)
my ex race mini too but its always in bits.
Old 16-01-2010, 09:56 PM
  #69  
The Youth.
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
The Youth.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: stockton on tees
Posts: 8,952
Received 55 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

after my cars I enjoy watching saloon car racing (prefer them to single seaters)
going racing this year myself so thats will be one more ambition ticked off the list.

Away from cars my other hobby is golf, in 2009 I spent 3 days playing at st andrews which was fantastic,

steve
Old 16-01-2010, 10:00 PM
  #70  
righthooker
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
righthooker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: middlesbrough
Posts: 4,349
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

My bull terriers and playin poker.
Old 16-01-2010, 10:11 PM
  #71  
fraser9764
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (3)
 
fraser9764's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3,070
Received 30 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

badminton, Call of duty, chilling with mates etc.
Old 16-01-2010, 10:11 PM
  #72  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wirralphil
and deestricted they are 33hp. Muppet
not all of them most arn't that at all
a 4 stroke 125 can produce around 13bhp and a 2 stoke 125 can produce up to around 30 bhp maximum
Old 16-01-2010, 10:15 PM
  #73  
damonkreel
Drummer Extraordinaire!
 
damonkreel's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: North West London
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Like a couple of others on here, I play drums with my own rock band called Saratoga.
Other than that, I enjoy reading, especially science fiction.
Roy.
Old 16-01-2010, 10:18 PM
  #74  
mrjenrst
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
mrjenrst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: 2nd worst town
Posts: 7,697
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
not all of them most arn't that at all
a 4 stroke 125 can produce around 13bhp and a 2 stoke 125 can produce up to around 30 bhp maximum
Bollocks
Old 16-01-2010, 10:20 PM
  #75  
TOMMY_RS
SHITE!
 
TOMMY_RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mrjenrst
Bollocks
how is that bollocks?
Old 16-01-2010, 10:23 PM
  #76  
mrjenrst
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
mrjenrst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: 2nd worst town
Posts: 7,697
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by speedy-tom
how is that bollocks?
Because a 125 2 stroke engine makes a hell of a lot more than your 30bhp maximum.
Old 17-01-2010, 07:19 AM
  #77  
GTi-R23
The ladies love it French
 
GTi-R23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Chester
Posts: 1,565
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by wirralphil
where's the rc racing in chester Gti-r23
It isn't, I race in Wrexham, and gonna be travelling to some outdoor rounds this year up and down the country. I race on road/indoor.

Originally Posted by tantrum
gti-r23 - where abouts do you go mountain biking at im thinking about getting into it
We go up to Llandegla around twice a week mate, plenty of trails if you're willing to chuck the bikes on the back of the car and travel a bit though.

http://www.coedllandegla.com/Mountain_Bike_Trails
Old 17-01-2010, 08:27 AM
  #78  
ozmk1cos
PassionFord Regular
 
ozmk1cos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Perth W.A.
Posts: 489
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

4 wheel driving on beach and in mud, rc helicopters and dirt bike riding keep me occupied

Last edited by ozmk1cos; 17-01-2010 at 08:31 AM.
Old 17-01-2010, 08:32 AM
  #79  
GARETH T
Professional Waffler
 
GARETH T's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: barry-south wales
Posts: 30,980
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

at the moment, in cars, photography, ice skating, cinema, hanging with shell and her kids, working, and learning about helicopters hoping that one day i can get some time/money to get my PPL
Old 17-01-2010, 08:51 AM
  #80  
pee vee
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
pee vee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Wiltshire, Bath, chippenham area!
Posts: 7,428
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Used to do a lot of DH mountain biking.

but now its mainly track days,
and in the last year ive gotten really into RC touring car racing,
and looks like nitro buggys will be a big fixture in my coming year too lol



All times are GMT. The time now is 10:17 AM.