Fookin Technology
#1
Posted 14 February 2012 - 08:29 am
Why do we need new versions of windows, BT Yahoo, and fookin phones that do fookin everything except have a fookin cancel button.
New versions of something that worked perfectly.
Bought a new car and it has a Auto dimming fookin mirror, that you cannot control.
Some Fookin Twat in a fookin design office got paid, to decide when I need to dim the fookin mirror !
Now its so dark I cannot see anything but head lights, what was wrong with a little lever to point the thing down.
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#2
Posted 14 February 2012 - 08:58 am
That auto dimming mirror is so stoopid it's actually funny as f**k
I share your frustration Ivan, the technology wizzbods should be shot on sight, using the latest fully automated self guiding, laser locking, geek seeking missile
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#3
Posted 14 February 2012 - 09:08 am
However I dont know if it is the fact the Jetta has a boot, or the years of driving vans that I find the interior mirror is no use of parking.
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#4
Posted 14 February 2012 - 09:29 am
BTW, the auto dimming mirror reminds me of the "Peril Sensitive Sunglasses" from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:
Designed to help the wearer develop a relaxed attitude to danger. The lenses turn completely black at the first hint of trouble, thus preventing the wearer from seeing anything that might alarm him/her. (nicked from Wikipedia, which is on another of those annoying techie inventions, the Internet).
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#5
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:48 am
#6
Posted 14 February 2012 - 11:46 am
They were not happy
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#7
Posted 14 February 2012 - 07:59 pm
I won't go on about lights and horn.
#8
Posted 14 February 2012 - 08:23 pm
Stick with yer TDM ...........No need to worry about new technology there !
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#9
Posted 14 February 2012 - 08:58 pm
I know what you mean about too much technology, Ivan. Our kit at work is getting far too complex for it's own good and becoming less reliable as a result.
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#11
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:01 pm
ooooooh, is that one o' them there 5-axis cnc computamebobs ?
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#12
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:15 pm
To Do List - HID Bi-Xenon Projectors - MRA Vario Screen.
#14
Posted 14 February 2012 - 10:40 pm
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#15
Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:58 am
Oh, that reminds me. I still need to replace the speedo bulb on the TDM.
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#16
Posted 15 February 2012 - 03:13 am
Yes I know I stole it but that is what it is like here
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#17
Posted 15 February 2012 - 01:29 pm
You lucky bassard, I always wanted one of those automatic spaghetti making machines.
#18
Posted 15 February 2012 - 03:56 pm
All that just to put holes in steel... Whatever happened to drills
For a challenging summer try the
Round Britain Rally.....
1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 .... 1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS, Triumph 5TA
#19
Posted 15 February 2012 - 06:35 pm
Whats with the pink handcuffs on the bench?!?
#20
Posted 03 October 2013 - 02:55 pm
That's why I have a 1992 Nissan 200SX S13, a proper car! (which hasn't been on the road for two years as I keep buying more bikes lol)
I've got one of those too - proper motor!
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