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Cannon

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  1. Conor what about the BASC trying to shut down social media groups because the members of those groups are freely displaying their dissatisfaction with the BASC? Instead of trying to brush things under the carpet, you should be tackling them head on. Smoke and mirrors is absolutely right in this case. The organisation has done too little too late, and it's quite frankly laughable that you think a letter to a councillor will make any difference at all. Those who actively participate in the persecution of shooting sports have had their job made easier by the capitulations of the BASC. It seems that the only thing the BASC fights for is the interests of the wealthiest members. All you have to do is look at some of the prices of the clothing advertised with the magazine. Says it all really
  2. How much more active do we need to be? If a representative from the BASC was to read the recent threads on this forum with interest, perhaps they would understand the level of disconnect between the organisation and its members and do something to address the issues. Alas, representatives from the BASC have read the recent threads, and have decided to do nothing about it. I will not continue to fund an organisation that treats its members with such disregard.
  3. Like many other members I will be walking away at the end of the month. Your attitude seems to imply that those reacting negatively to the BASCs decision are incapable of reasoned and intellectual thought. I would disagree that they are doing the right thing. As a small shooting community you often hear of licencing issues that have came about as a result of someones misinterpretation of legislation. The BASC have said that not enough members are using the service? An awful lot more members would avail of the service if the BASC had the drive to fight their corner more often. The way in which the BASC has handled this is a slap in the face for a lot of members. No consultation, no refunds or reduced fees, no response to our backlash. It really is sticking two fingers up to each and every member.
  4. At the end of the month they are set to earn an extra £13.50 per member per annum for offering less services. I have read the statement in full, and I would like for you to point out the issue with my original statement? There is no mention of where the additional £13.50 will be used. No explanation at all. Something along the lines of 'we will redirect the additional funds into another part of the business' would have at least gave the members some sort of understanding, but no. It's all a mystery at the minute. The cost of running the organisation will eat into the organisations pot a lot less at the end of this month, so where are these additional funds being diverted to? From what I can see (judging by the BASCs actions and the inactions of some of its representatives), the organisation is ******* on its members and telling them that it's raining.
  5. I have thought logically about this issue, and cannot for the life of me figure out where the logic is in reducing services offered without reducing the premiums. It's the equivalent of giving everyone in the BASC a pay increase at our expense for absolutely no good reason.
  6. Cannon

    Sinn Fein

    In my first hand experience, Sinn Féin do a lot more for their constituents than any other party. The amount of people from Loyalist/Protestant areas who visit the Sinn Féin offices on the Falls Road would perhaps surprise you. The reason for this is that Sinn Féin get things done. They are fantastic at looking after their constituents. I for one cannot understand why people vote for other parties who do nothing but campaign to maintain the status quo. Viewing Sinn Féin as the enemy shows a mindset that's still stuck in the past. Cutting your nose off to spite your face comes to mind.
  7. The OEM dampers are made by Monroe. The Nivomats are great when they work, but many opt to fit conversion kits comprising of standard dampers and springs. At less than the cost of one Nivomat, the conversion kits are quite economical.
  8. Or just use plastic coated rivets
  9. Cannon

    Vitara swb

    Why were there over 18,000 miles wiped off the clock in March 2017?
  10. Becoming irate and defensive are we? You're telling me you're not insecure? I rest my case. Like it or not, I am and always have been a legitimate Irish citizen, as have hundreds of thousands of others living in this part of Ireland. In fact according to statistics, it won't be long before those who perceive themselves to be british in this part of Ireland are in the minority. The clock is ticking.
  11. That's where you're wrong. I was born in the North of Ireland, which makes me an Irish citizen. I've also never been asked if I'm british when on holiday. Everyone automatically identifies us as Irish. You do occasionally see people from here reacting angrily because they are 'mistakenly' perceived as Irish. It's quite funny to watch in fairness. Insecurity runs deep within so-called 'british' communities over here.
  12. You could have had the spare keys' signal removed from the vehicles memory. As a result, the spare key would have been unable to communicate with the vehicles' immobiliser or work the central locking. Depends on the key/car setup whether or not this is worth doing though.
  13. I merely highlighted the contradictory nature of your posts, so that perhaps in future you would give consideration to reviewing your content before posting. All for your own benefit of course, to save you looking like a hypocrite. Don't worry old boy, I'll keep you right.
  14. The decision to exceed the speed limit should always be a concious one. By your logic, anyone who breaks the law should face the consequences. What you have said above indicates that you frequently drive without due care and attention, and break the speed limit. If you find it easy to creep over the speed limit, then by your own admission you find it easy to perform criminal acts without feeling like a criminal. Before posting heavy, judgemental opinions on everybody elses decisions, take a look inwards. Let he without sin cast the first stone, so to speak.
  15. Petrol engines put out far more CO2 than diesel engines. It is this CO2 that is killing our planet. It's only a matter of time before the government moves the goalposts again. Once everybody has switched to petrol and got rid of their diesel cars, the tax increases on petrol fuel and petrol cars will roll out. The concern about the environment is merely a disguise for increasing government revenue at our expense.
  16. I don't know where you're getting your information from, but it's wrong. Injector seals have absolutely nothing to do with diesel ending up in the oil, even if you're talking about the internal injector seals (which I imagine you aren't referring to, rather those at the base of the injector port), their failure would not cause complete engine failure. When injectors fail, they mostly fail in a closed/restricted position. This is why leak back tests are carried out by diesel specialists to determine whether or not a diesel injector is blocked. It is possible for diesel injectors to become incontinent, but you would have rough running and excessive exhaust smoke if this was the case. Something the OP didn't report. In the case of the Skoda above, the most likely cause is excessive DPF regeneration failures. When performing a DPF regeneration, the engine control module will give a command to inject additional diesel into the cylinders in an effort to raise the exhaust temperature. This increase in exhaust temperature is used to burn off the particulates in the DPF, which to a certain extent cleans it. During the regeneration process, some of the additional diesel manages to make its way past the piston rings and into the sump where it mixes with the oil. Too many failed attempts could equate to a lot of diesel making its way to the sump in a very short time. Short journeys and failure to continue to drive the vehicle once a regen has started are the two biggest contributors to premature engine failure in DPF equipped vehicles. Once the oil gets contaminated with diesel, the oil gradually loses its ability to properly lubricate the engine. Hence the loud noise and failure to restart (engine seizure due to insufficient lubrication). As for going back and spitting your dummy out, this is perhaps the worst thing you could do. This advice is really bad for a number of reasons. You would look like a fool for one, and there would be absolutely no chance thereafter of any sort of compromise or contribution from the dealer (not that you should expect one). 4 months of failed regenerations is ample time for excessive diesel to build up in the sump, assuming they changed the oil on the last service of course. This cannot be proven, but even if it could, there was nothing stopping you from keeping an eye on the oil level yourself. It's basic vehicle maintenance that is all too often neglected because of the minor inconvenience it poses, but It keeps folk like myself in a job.
  17. What a very juvenile response. I for one am glad that you aren't someone who has any kind of influence in the world. How would you feel if someone who had differing views to yourself with equally strong tunnel vision got into power? You strike me as someone who would quickly lose the plot if things weren't going your way. Not exactly an attribute that the public would like to see in an FAC/SGC holder. I suggest you refrain from passing such self righteous comments in future, unless of course you wish to continue displaying your arrogance for all to see.
  18. Your ego sets the standard, and it's not a standard that I see anybody else striving to achieve. Look inwards Gordon before you choose to attempt to belittle another debate contributor.
  19. Isn't it great having your own personal spell checker. Thanks for that. Take that little perceived victory and run with it. Aren't you just fantastic for being so petty. As for illogical posts, they are considerably more logical than anything that you have spouted in the last few years on this forum. It's also worth mentioning that your posts have attracted the attention of more than just myself.
  20. Listen to the pot calling the kettle black. As for having a debate with ordnance, it wouldn't be a debate. I would be faced with an onslaught of articles copied and pasted from google, with abolutely no reasoned presentation of complimentary opinion. Your inability to understand my posts quite clearly demonstrates your own lack of intelligence.
  21. Why? I'm happy living in Ireland as a European citizen
  22. Your +1 contrubution adds so much weight to the thread
  23. Do you need me to spell it out for you? Or are you incapable of reading between the lines? Answers on a postcard
  24. Quite the orator Gordon. If only what you spoke was in any way the truth, people might just show an interest in your posts. I do see both sides, and seeing both sides has enabled me to draw many a righteous conclusion. When you step back from a situation and evaluate all contributions, it doesn't take much 'mentality' to deduce who's right and who's wrong. There's always a trigger point or two, which funnily enough a lot of people are willing to overlook because they would rather bury their heads in the sand and live out their lives status quo. Instead of dealing with historical injustices and possibly preventing future ones from occurring, people let lifes comforts dictate the next move. If doing the right thing, or acknowledging an injustice brings any form of discomfort, no matter how slight, the british simply turn the other cheek. It's a trait that they have always had. Everything is ok as long as it's going my way. Then when someone with an enlightened point of view comes along, they are deemed unwelcome. Their opposing contribution doesn't reflect my ill conceived beliefs, ergo this person is a threat. I must attempt at all costs to discredit this individual, even if it means selling my soul. Rather than open your mind Gordon, you have again retorted with a rather shallow and amateur response. It's never too late to do the right thing.
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