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Zmurf
Newbie Joined: 15-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 14 |
Posted: 18-March-2004 at 09:31 | |
Hi Richard, yes it was you. I hope I wasn't too critical--as I wrote at the end, "Overall an interesting experience, and one I might follow up." I appreciate the IAM needs to stick to a 'system', however I was interested in what others thought, especially of the failure to change down when approaching a roundabout. I found an interesting quote from the ROSPA advanced motoring, "you may be required to block change when slowing in order to maintain your flexibility. With too high a gear engaged it can lead to an unacceptable amount of coasting." The feedback on this forum was quite mild compared to the furore that was unleashed on the Z forum at http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1079 Tim |
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IamSpartacus
Moderator Group Joined: 21-November-2002 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 3625 |
Posted: 18-March-2004 at 13:30 | |
Animal lovers look away NOW. Find an old dog, walk past it every morning for a week and as you do kick it. what happens when you approach it the followng week? it bites or it runs... old dogs new tricks? can! Educate Pork? Cannot!! Animal lovers its' safe to look now. I've been driving for 16 years, I used to drive between 50 & 70k miles a year now it's probably more like 15k. Many of my friends and colleagues are shocked to hear that I have (and always have had) a clean licence as many consider that I drive too fast, too often. My argument with them is that it's not just a matter of speed but a question of appropriate speed for the location and conditions. That said I want/need to attend more Better Driving Days, I want to do the IAM test because I know there is still much I can do to improve my driving from where it is today. My tuppence worth |
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 18-March-2004 at 20:10 | |
Derek agree with sentiments.after 40 years of trying to make my perception of Progress, one CAN learn new tricks, IF they are practical!!!! WE, know from our experience, what is good or otherwise.18 years ago , and with teachings from Excellent Instructors inc pro,s advanced high performance driving, Circuits inc Nurburgring, and Ex Met Officers, who said the shuffle wheel tecnique WAS the Biz.I put all this in to practice one Sunday June morn, on the M25 .Dry, Visability 2-3 Miles, 07-30 ish, light traffic, South Mimms going on Potters Bar. IN centre lane, carrageway rising upwards, nothing behind mile back +, and in front rising, 69 MPH =110 KPH LH BMW, reach top of rise on carrage-on Right Eye-Flicker of GREEN shadow-ITS A CAR-Coming thru a Central reservation So Called Crash barrier- THIS WAS the times of the Gaps in barrier to allow Emergency recovery in case of accidents.IN NANO Milliseconds , I turned the wheel to the left, Hit the Armco on the Hard shoulder, and a BRIDGE parapit behind it, then went 1/4 of a mile down the road like that ball in PIN -BALL wizard.TOTAL Write OFF.I walked away-Cmon this was a BMW.NOT because we used the Shuffle.( Bet this was recorded as a SPEED related Accident).So-- Derek , I Grant you your Wish, Complementary Course With The Good people Of IAM-say which region is ok for you, I -with our expert Nigel, will arrange your course for you. 1 condition!!! you have to write a short article on your Good or--- adventure.PS--My 2 Jackie Russels are looking out for YOU -DONT even think about it !!!! SAFETYFAST |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 19-March-2004 at 00:11 | |
John The course was meant for you, you horror lol |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 19-March-2004 at 14:59 | |
Just another thought John........expert ex = has been spurt = drip under pressure. When would you like YOUR course to begin ??? |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 19-March-2004 at 15:25 | |
Tim I've just read the posts on the thread you gave. I think they were quite encouraging. Hope to see you at another event soon |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 20-March-2004 at 14:41 | |
Boy its gone quite in here...from a certain quarter down in Aylesbury. Paging Mr Safe, will Mr safe please contact reception lol |
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 20-March-2004 at 14:54 | |
He,s Been and Gone to pastures new. When he gets the time to give it 100% , he WILL - His way !!!
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 20-March-2004 at 14:59 | |
Hello John I got through the observer stuff this morning, so I will get an associate soon. It also means I can hopefully do assesments at club events whenever I'm present !! I'll be the one in the corner they are all avoiding.....even more than usual lol Edited by Nigel |
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 20-March-2004 at 16:22 | |
Congratulations Great News, NOW!!! ALL form an orderly Line to sign up with MR Nigel, Central Regions Finest. SAFETYFAST |
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Sohlman
Really Senior Member II Coupe Chairman Joined: 19-August-2003 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 1259 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 10:40 | |
Well done mate. |
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M BLUR
Really Senior Member II ZeeMax ROADSTER Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1557 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 13:21 | |
Nice one Nig - I'm a little far to have you as my observer though. Best Jon |
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 14:02 | |
BUT!!!!, Nigel,s got IAM Family-And WE are Nigels FAMILY!!!! SO, No problem with observers, Family will look after Family. SAFETY(Family)FAST |
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IamSpartacus
Moderator Group Joined: 21-November-2002 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 3625 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 15:52 | |
Thanks for the offer, I'm currently based in Dublin and don't get out much - other than the quarterly dash to Bordeaux to make sure the house is still there - I am very inerested though, Is there anyone in the Emerald isle that can show me the error of my ways? How long would it take? I'm somtimes around the Forest of Dean but not often & not normally for that long.... Congrats Nigel |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 15:55 | |
@ Derek www.irishadvancedmotorists.ie
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 17:36 | |
IAM are not too far away from you in Dublin, and elsewhere.No good you trying to toddle off for a tipple in Bordeaux. SAFETYFAST |
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IamSpartacus
Moderator Group Joined: 21-November-2002 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 3625 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 18:28 | |
I'd consider it rude not too, just a shame I don't get down there as often as I'd like..... still, guess where I'm off to this weekend |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 22-March-2004 at 23:23 | |
I think there was a question somewhere in there for me. If so, I am not aware but why not ask them yourself if they are willing to help the Irish region?
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115 |
Posted: 23-March-2004 at 09:42 | |
confusion rains !!!!!! is someone waiting for a Question to be answered REF IAM????????? if so, whats the ???? SAFETYFAST
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 23-March-2004 at 09:45 | |
I think the Q was "KB, are these lads part of the BMW club deal too?" but im usually wrong
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