GwiDan

2 hours ago, kiroquai said:

Oooh, intriguing. Interesting that it's all come full-circle in that the team that was initially set up as a venture by Ford with Jackie Stewart is once again hooking up with the blue oval. For shits and giggles they should badge the engines as Jaguars.

 

Hopefully they don't half-arse it as much, mind. Always smile at the story of the Ford executive who visited the Milton Keynes factory in late 2000 and, when going through the project's expenses, enquired as to who 'Ed Irvine' was and why he was getting paid so much*

 

* this latter point is a fair enough question.

 

Red Bull launch here, for those interested. It'll be an RB18 being shown, but it will show off the new livery. I say new - it's Red Bull, it'll be exactly identical again.

 

 

 

The story apparently is that Bill Ford Jr, chairman of the board saw him at the top of the list of Ford‘s highest paid employees, and demanded “who the hell is Edmund Irvine and why are we paying him twelve million dollars?”

I’m presumably missing a really fundamental point here, but wouldn’t Honda have had some clause that Red Bull couldn’t sell their technology on to a rival manufacturer when they basically gave them their engine?

It’s a little known fact that PlayStation came about by a typo, and was originally destined to be called PlayStatron

Surprised they haven’t gone for any of that sweet Marvel money now that Hulkenberg is there. 

45 minutes ago, scottcr said:

Turns out my dads Rubber Soul is worth a few bob. Sounds great as well. 
 

also, found two photos inside his copy of revolver - I suspect John and Paul were hanging on his wall.

 

 

Those photos are out of the white album, so you might find the others there if you have it. 

2 hours ago, Yiggy said:

So I’ll ask in here just because you’re vinyl heads! I’ve asked in Hi-Fi thread as well. 
 

I got the Nad 3020 amp which works a treat. Now I want a new turntable.  
 

Budget £300. I’m initial considering a Rega RP1 or an AT-LP5X. I noticed a few Audio Technicas posted in here. The RP1 seems like the HI-Fi choice but they’re both pretty good? Gonna get new speakers at some point so just want the best source I can for now. 
 

Any thoughts on those or other suggestions?

I have the Rega P1 Plus, which is the P1 with a built in preamp, since I didn’t have a receiver when I bought it. I know it’s Rega’s entry level model, but beyond more expensive materials, I don’t really know what more you’d get by spending more if I’m being honest. Build quality’s good, the tone arm is good, and the motor is silent. Annoyances are the piano black finish is impossible to keep clean, but they’ve changed that to matt recently, and having to take the platter off the move the belt if you want to change the RPM, which I very rarely need to. It’s not really upgradeable either, but again I’m not sure what getting into the constant cycle of upgrades would really get you other than worrying that it’s not good enough. I’d still like a P10 though despite doubting I could hear any difference with it. 

1 hour ago, Sidewaysbob said:

But I think Liberty desperately want an America team on the roster to really sell the whole shabang in the states. 

Whilst Hass is American, its not got that Andretti name attached to it. Carl Hass is well known to the like of you and I, but even my mother knows who Mario Andretti is.  

 

 

Gene Haas trading off Carl Haas’ good name since 1983. 

1 hour ago, MardiganX said:

I’m at a loss as to why this isn’t getting more love. Maybe it’s the very traditional and somewhat dated American ideals that set the foundation but as a character driven show it’s as good as any I’ve ever watched. Me and the wife finished season 2 last night after a 7 episode marathon and it was absolutely brilliant. So many stand out moments and just really satisfying to watch on so many levels.

 

Ive always had a soft spot for Cole Hauser going all the way back to his turn in Pitch Black and he doesn’t disappoint here. The soundtrack aswell is always perfect. Season 3 likely to be started this evening and then delighted to see the related shows that are available. 

It’s unbelievably good. I’m up to date with it, having started just before Christmas, and it’s rare for me to watch a show that quickly. 

Just now, Count Buffalos said:

It's just good business sense isn't it? The current teams clearly weren't going to allow them in on their own. Wolff has been particularly obnoxious about it but I'm sure that the others hold similar positions. 

I’m not against it at all, it gave me a chuckle that they were put down for being too small and insignificant so they’ve come back with one of the biggest car companies in the world. 

Didn’t GM run some sportscar prototypes in the top class under the Cadillac name? Possibly in ALMS?

Pretty funny how Andretti has run to get big brother to make F1 let them play. 

Have watched 3 episodes of Yellowstone now, and I think it’s fantastic, thanks to this thread for flagging it up for me months ago. 

8 hours ago, Pete said:

Can you all please stop watching the shit trek so they stop making it? Thanks

State of the IMDB average ratings, they’re not going to stop making any of the bad ones. 

I caved with a month free trial to Paramount. Strange New Worlds is the only one of the live action nu-Trek that has in any way felt like it belong with the classic series. 

1 hour ago, wev said:

 

Whos this?

7 hours ago, kiroquai said:

Random trivia of the day: which F1 person is pictured here during a test day for British F3 in 1995? (They raced in the series in 1991)

 

That’s pretty good - I had to use Google to figure it out. 
 

2 hours ago, Junker said:

Yeah I saved the replays. Work is a bit crazy but when I get chance I’ll edit something and stick it on YouTube 

Make sure you include a montage of all my fastest laps. 

48 minutes ago, Varnsen said:

yeah massive kudos to @Junker and @Fretnoise.

 

Dare I say the lobby stability was the best it's ever been? Loads of close racing which frankly I wasn't used to in a few err dicey moments. Apologies to @Corranga at Spa, I actually just lost the car on the straight even though it definitely looked like a twitch in your direction! If Noble is expecting an apology....nah.  I put a load of FIA badges on my livery so I think I'm covered. As for @GwiDan it probably evened out in the end..

Don’t worry, I can even it out a bit more next year. 

Did he even touch him?

He’s just something else. 

Started watching Acapulco, and it’s a surprisingly delightful comedy - set in a resort in Mexico, rags to riches story about a guy who starts as a pool boy there, it’s very colourful and feel good. 

Loved that game, Netherlands really lit it up with that free kick.  

I’d ask to what extent and when does the team work out the competition’s strategies, and/or do they just ignore all of that and do their own thing. 

Did he also use a d-pad for steering?

2 minutes ago, Plissken said:

The crowd appear to be 70% starfuckers.

You’d be furious if you paid to go there and he didn’t come on though. 

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