BarnyB

I really want to get my standard tt converted when I have some spare cash. I hadn't realised that the LPG system is bolted on in addition to the usual petrol system. So you can still hack it around when you want to and save the world in the rest of the time

I went in June last year and it rained loads and I was pretty cold most of the time. Very, very expensive too so make sure you have plenty of cash. But go if you can. Have travelled fairly extensively and I have to say, Iceland was second only to Galapagos imho. If I remember corretly there is just one major road around the perimeter of the country. I think some bus services on this road are suspended during the winter months. Also the interior is tricky even outside of winter so suspect it's best avoided. But you will see the vehicles they have and see that they are really geared up to cope with the weather. Was just thinking though that going when there is snow, well the lava landscapes are very dramatic being so barren and tortured and they'll be covered up. Guess a winter trip will be a whole different experiance to a summer trip.

Speeding on public roads and putting other road users lives in danger is wrong, no question. But the fact remains, driving fast is an amazing feeling. How are you going to combat the thrills of speed with a naff advert like this? I rarely use the little finger gesture to men as it is I think, an "I can't think of anything smart to say" insult. Hardly a skillfully crafted witty put down worth getting upset about so I can't see how the ad can be effective (unless fellas are really that sensative??!)

Ah, that's so sad for you. Hope you get your car back on the road soon. Is it all bodywork that is damaged or is the engine and stuff in trouble too?

Have devised a rather flimsy theory. Do the uk spec brakes apply more pressure resulting in wheels locking up in an earlier skid and earlier abs kick in so that you are effectively braking with the maximum amount on force pushing down on the ground through the tyre for longer, which even taking into account the that more skidding wil occur, results in faster net deceleration?

I've got J specs brakes and always used the bog standard Toyota pads until the last set I bought which were called fast roads pads or something. I'm going to change back the standards because they squeal endlessly from the dust (thanks to 40mph limit in channel islands). The main reason I bought them is because the Supra is also the car I use on track days. But really couldn't say that fast pads felt any better than standard, this involved some very hard braking from somewhere in the region of 120mph at the end of the back straight. The thing is, they were smoking quite a bit when I pulled into the pits. Was told it was the copper something or other burning off so that might have something to do with why they didn't seem anything special. I don't quite understand why upgraded brakes are a good thing. If your tyres are sliding you are not going to stop any quicker even if you have tremendous brakes, surely it's all down to loosing grip on the road? So with the j-specs, you can brake hard enough that the tires start to skid and the ABS leaps into action etc. so why would you need more braking power, wouldn't wider or grippier tyres be the better solution Can anyone explain?

I keep reading this as "White fluffy kitten in Clevedon"

Made me cry that video, it's such an awful waste of life Normally you are looking out for the cars doing stupid things, it's good to remember that you are still a danger to other road users when you are on a bike.

What, you mean the picture above isn't a car washing demostration? Those wheels are gorgeous.

That is a really nice design and it's great that you haven't gone for a grumpy dragon. I also like the fact that it isn't detracting from your musculature. It's always a real shame when a fit bloke has an ill considered tattoo that hides his otherwise sexy muscles.

My mate was catching the ferry back from St Malo to Jersey and said he saw loads of super cars, guessed they are going to Le Mans. Was that your lot Wayney? Gutted, was supposed to be going today and then on to a track day to help man the rescue vehicle but it's electrics failed completely this morning so not going now

Retracting my offer then

I'd lend them my stock TT, but only if I could have a nice cup of tea with James. He's so sweet!

Glad to hear he's going to be ok poor little lad. What a lovely face he has. Get well soon puss!

I'm going with my brother and some friends for the third time and I can't wait! We were there in 2005 when there was all the mud and to be honest, it added a certain novelty to the whole affair, so if it rains and the mud happens again I won't mind. Gonnna pack my wellies just in case though as they sell out in about 2 seconds and it's no fun having your flip flops flicking mud up your skirt! Glasto is just awesome, you are going to love it!