Old stuff I still knowOur Ginger Fuhrer says that he could still code up a simple game idea in Amstrad Basic, while I'm your man if you ever need to rebuild the suspension on an Austin Allegro (1750 Equipe version). This stuff doesn't leave your mind - tell us about obsolete talents you still have.
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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 30 Jun 2011, 17:04)
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I used to be able to do all my own car / motorcycle maintenanceNow I open the bonnet, stare at the sealed unit gloomily for a moment, sigh, close the bonnet and get out my chequebook.
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 14:13, 3 replies)
Guesswhat's under that large lump of plastic?
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 14:18, closed)
Well yes, in theory, there's an engine underneath...but computer-controlled engine management means that it's a whole different ballgame.
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 14:31, closed)
It hit me hard.I used to be able to field-strip a Mini 'A' series engine blindfolded. The number of bypass hoses I've changed at the roadside by removing the bonnet, radiator and water pump. There wasn't a bit of those cars I didn't know about.
I got a new MINI and someone asked me where the supercharger was. I opended the bonnet and recognised the dipstick, and that was about it :-(
(, Fri 1 Jul 2011, 15:13, closed)
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