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by thinfourth
Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has anybody changed their vote about independence??
Replies: 315
Views: 54345

Re: Has anybody changed their vote about independence??

I think the SNP don't actually care about Europe They just want independence It was made crystal clear in 2014 that an independent scotland would be outside of the EU but the SNP ignored this advice from the EU. If they cared so much about staying in the EU they would of cancelled their campaign to ...
by thinfourth
Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)

I buy it in 4 x 8 sheets from Grampian steel

Not much per sheet £20 ish
by thinfourth
Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)

I think i have about 1mm

Bring cardboard templates as i have a plasma cutter
by thinfourth
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: Sheet Steel Offcuts (Aberdeenshire)

What is that in millimetres?
by thinfourth
Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leadership debate
Replies: 23
Views: 4321

Re: Leadership debate

I must admit i am conflicted here

Which should i celebrate the most

Salmond or robertson
by thinfourth
Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can SE help you through the Credit Crunch?
Replies: 225
Views: 45210

Re: Can SE help you through the Credit Crunch?

What's the money like?

I have fitted Nordan windows in our house and they are pretty much top line
by thinfourth
Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: How a Prius transmission works

I guess it must be the hydraulic system i am failing to get my head around :mrgreen:
by thinfourth
Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: How a Prius transmission works

2 questions, Simon: 1. Which mechs are used by other hybrids? 2. how do F1 cars implement it? Toyota seem to used basically the same concept on all their hybrids, the bigger ones used a different cvt but essentially the same layout. Honda use a single mgu on the gearbox shaft, not sure what Hyundai...
by thinfourth
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: How a Prius transmission works

[quote="Scuffers"] really? dual motors to drive the same axle with a mirriad of hydraulics/electronics/invertors/etc to make it all work. then consider the results, a tragically slow, in-efficient, cramped POS that's only saving grace is it's the virtue-signalling celebs car of choice to try and pla...
by thinfourth
Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: How a Prius transmission works

Thanks Paul, found the 25 minute Prius one genuinely intriguing. Such clever stuff going on in there. it is until you realize it's simply obsolete already.. inordinately complex system to hang onto the IC engine direct coupling. Simply put, they should have gone the EV with range extender direction...
by thinfourth
Tue Jun 06, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Yet another "puppy pic" thread... NLC
Replies: 323
Views: 57172

Re: Yet another "puppy pic" thread... NLC

https://cvws.icloud-content.com/CAEQARoQtuakasvnePPOTXdPip4Czw/0157a3a83eeb87a18333a1d31fec4e7a4d25828fdf/IMG_0002.JPG?v=0&z=https://p44-content.icloud.com:443&x=1&a=Bn3lklya0C68YwHmPZ6B2i2D92s8A7GhOwEAAA%3D%3D&e=1496785001000&r=c1a68529-f7aa-4b3a-95f1-720e64e773b3-1&c=&s=5DlV3tX5ascymb03Jx9vvvitkC...
by thinfourth
Tue Jun 06, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Yet another "puppy pic" thread... NLC
Replies: 323
Views: 57172

Re: Yet another "puppy pic" thread... NLC

https://cvws.icloud-content.com/CAEQARoQtuakasvnePPOTXdPip4Czw/01a21e6be0d301327d825be2c6957c5be3fd68ff05/IMG_0926.jpg?v=0&z=https://p44-content.icloud.com:443&x=1&a=BsD%2FugjkUF0y73f2eri4J5wjygPLA6qhOwEAAA%3D%3D&e=1496784588000&r=fde21f38-3e8d-4f65-94b1-c56e63440717-1&c=&s=jtGgwO765hEr-qECDj47zaE0...
by thinfourth
Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: How a Prius transmission works

Well i found them interesting

BUT

I am a sad barsteward

I have also watched most of these

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... bCyXd1vdY4

Similar to above videos but for jet engines
by thinfourth
Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How a Prius transmission works
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

How a Prius transmission works

Ever wondered how these strange fangled hybrids work Here is your chance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSXC-YhpUk A slightly more serious look here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHc-_E8xWnM And if you want to be a total nerd https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn3FrDiB1lyzmzZNBM24V_FsyuDx8ow_
by thinfourth
Wed May 31, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leadership debate
Replies: 23
Views: 4321

Re: Leadership debate

Oh great we can look forward to the labour party in power being propped up by the SNP

And like corbyn wee nicola is utterly dedicated to destroying the UK at any cost