Rob K:
I was running late so I had to make some “adjustments” over on the passenger side of the cab.
First that.
Then this.
Rob K:
And for clarification as someone asked via PM, I was in my car, not a truck.
Insofar as the A702 is concerned, and having traversed it at a high rate of knots, on many hundreds of occasions, in all weather conditions; Often with the tacho and speed limiter fuse sitting in the ashtray: I can say with some knowledge gained from experience, that at the end of almost all the straight bits, there will either be a Left or Right hand bend, or a sharp dip. My style was to take my foot off the throttle about 50 yards from where the limit of my forward vision was, split,or drop her down a gear, and power my way round the bends, and through the dips, like wot those rally drivers do.But in a wagon, not a car.
Insofar as the A75, and Paddies coming off the boat at Stranraer or Cairnryan was concerned. I have also come off those boats amongst them. I can assure Gogzy.( the “Flying Dutchman” as he now is), that I was never passed on that road either.I was quite happy to match them for speed. They could get within nibbling distance of my arse-end, but they did not get past.On at least 3 occasions I came off the boat in Pole position,and as Pace Setter, was first to reach the A74.
It all boils down to it being a case of “horses for courses”, be you English, Welsh, Irish,Polish,Lithuanian,Romanian, or Jockanese.
Rob K:
I was running late so I had to make some “adjustments” over on the passenger side of the cab.
First that.
Then this.
Rob K:
And for clarification as someone asked via PM, I was in my car, not a truck.
You need to learn what these are, me thinks :
Insofar as the A702 is concerned, and having traversed it at a high rate of knots, on many hundreds of occasions, in all weather conditions; Often with the tacho and speed limiter fuse sitting in the ashtray: I can say with some knowledge gained from experience, that at the end of almost all the straight bits, there will either be a Left or Right hand bend, or a sharp dip. My style was to take my foot off the throttle about 50 yards from where the limit of my forward vision was, split,or drop her down a gear, and power my way round the bends, and through the dips, like wot those rally drivers do.But in a wagon, not a car.
I’ve been across it a few times in an artic and never had any problems then either, but it was daytime then. I obviously eased off when I saw a bend looming as well - as you would expect - but without any pre-warning in the form of a “bend” sign or the black and white arrow boards, one would assume that the bend is not tight and can be taken at a reasonable speed, but there’s quite a few along there that are 30mph or less and when you’re trundling along doing 60 and one of these pops up with no warning it tends to make one’s arse nip a little.
Rob K:
I was running late so I had to make some “adjustments” over on the passenger side of the cab.
First that.
Insofar as the A702 is concerned, and having traversed it at a high rate of knots, on many hundreds of occasions, in all weather conditions; Often with the tacho and speed limiter fuse sitting in the ashtray: I can say with some knowledge gained from experience, that at the end of almost all the straight bits, there will either be a Left or Right hand bend, or a sharp dip. My style was to take my foot off the throttle about 50 yards from where the limit of my forward vision was, split,or drop her down a gear, and power my way round the bends, and through the dips, like wot those rally drivers do.But in a wagon, not
I can assure Gogzy.( the “Flying Dutchman” as he now is):
HAHA at 51mph I wont be setting any land speed records,
As for the a702 it’s a great road in a truck especially at night, plus when I got to the bypass I would stop just by the esso garage and go see my (now ex) g/f
Rob K:
I was running late so I had to make some “adjustments” over on the passenger side of the cab.
First that.
Then this.
Rob K:
And for clarification as someone asked via PM, I was in my car, not a truck.
You need to learn what these are, me thinks :
No lessons on the use of "smileys"needed thanks Rob.
The on the "cab adjustment “quote was your own. The at the end of the second " ,I was driving a car” quote, are mine. Indicating my confusion at the 2 conflicting statements.
Rob K:
I was running late so I had to make some “adjustments” over on the passenger side of the cab.
First that.
Then this.
Rob K:
And for clarification as someone asked via PM, I was in my car, not a truck.
You need to learn what these are, me thinks :
No lessons on the use of "smileys"needed thanks Rob.
The on the "cab adjustment “quote was your own. The at the end of the second " ,I was driving a car” quote, are mine. Indicating my confusion at the 2 conflicting statements.
I know what I wrote… You are the one with the problem understanding what the meant, and by your post above it seems you’re still having problems.
Er, I think he was joking. It was perfectly obvious to me from the OP that he was in his car.
And yes, it’s a dodgy road if you don’t know it. Gogzy obviously does, so that’s an unfair comparison. Even in daylight a few chevrons on the corners would make a massive difference.
First off I can’t believe someone was actually gullible enough to send Rob a pm for driving his truck at that speed.
Anyone who says that’s an easy road in the dark when you’re not used to it is off their head. The markings on the road are poor, not much advance warnings and the lack of decent reflectors make it very difficult. The last time I used it at night I was on the verge of holding up a tesco driver.
The A75 though is probably the easiest, most relaxing road in Britain to drive on at night. Wide, excellent road markings with plenty of reflective markers and cats eyes on all major corners. Day or night that’s a boot to the headlight road even if you’re not familiar with it.
maurice:
First off I can’t believe someone was actually gullible enough to send Rob a pm for driving his truck at that speed.
Anyone who says that’s an easy road in the dark when you’re not used to it is off their head. The markings on the road are poor, not much advance warnings and the lack of decent reflectors make it very difficult. The last time I used it at night I was on the verge of holding up a tesco driver.
The A75 though is probably the easiest, most relaxing road in Britain to drive on at night. Wide, excellent road markings with plenty of reflective markers and cats eyes on all major corners. Day or night that’s a boot to the headlight road even if you’re not familiar with it.
Whatever! Anyroad up, I do not intend to get into a confrontation, or slapped wrist situation, with the might of the TNUK Mutual Admiration Society. I cannot be bovvered. I,ve got a couple of doors to paint. I.ll spend the afternoon watching them dry.
In case Maurice thinks that I may have sent that-alleged- pm.Not guilty Your Honour. Any comment that I might have to post is made out here. In the open.
Buycrider:
Whatever! Anyroad up, I do not intend to get into a confrontation, or slapped wrist situation, with the might of the TNUK Mutual Admiration Society. I cannot be bovvered. I,ve got a couple of doors to paint. I.ll spend the afternoon watching them dry.
In case Maurice thinks that I may have sent that-alleged- pm.Not guilty Your Honour. Any comment that I might have to post is made out here. In the open.
At least I can keep my vehicles on the road, unlike you that prefers to drive on the footpaths . How much was your fine again? Call yourself a professional driver, my arse.
30 notes m8,but it was worth it to see the public run like f***.
kitkat:
Glad to see nothings changed on the forums,
At least I can keep my vehicles on the road, unlike you that prefers to drive on the footpaths . How much was your fine again? Call yourself a professional driver, my arse.
30 notes m8,but it was worth it to see the public run like f***.
