Ewen Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I failed my 'MOT' recently, and boy am I depressed.... Im smoking too much (anything I can set light to), drinking too much (Drambuie, Tanglefoot, coffee and Nightnurse in equal amounts), my air-intakes clogged up with gunge and my exhaust failed the emmissions test big time. My ball joints are shot and my fuel lines are furred up.......the doc said I was in typical shape for someone with my mileage and lack of servicing, and if I didnt turn down the boost and slow down, my big end will go eventually....time to clock myself a few thousand miles and get fit again, starting very soon, maybe after Xmas, dont want to rush into it...dont want a heart attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Go back to your standard air filter and only use the best of fuels, turn down the boost but that doesn't mean you should slow down, in fact a couple of track days might help. I'm in the same situation but at least I haven't had an MOT certificate to prove it yet, always feels sluggish obviously not in 'as new' condition any more (and I'm only 23!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I've slowly turned "UK spec" . . . . OVERWEIGHT and LEATHERY with GLASSES UP FRONT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You're not alone Ewen. And you've still got the psychological 50 barrier to reach yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Jane turns the big 50 in Oct.....shes a wee bit fed up about it but she passed a recent 'mot' with flying colours....I think her toy-boy keeps her young, maybe I should get one....As for me, the only thing about turning 50 that worries me is as it says in my sig....Life may yet play the Roxy Card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Is Jane coming tomorrow? If so, she'll have Lin to compare notes with. She's already over that barrier too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That post made me smile Ewen... and also reminded me soooo much of myself it hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Im trying to convince her that her quality of life will be immesurably improved by meeting you guys on Sunday.....Roxy may pay a visit (she wants to meet a member of Westlife ) and Kyle may blat in to show you guys what a real car looks like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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