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  1. Does CC stop the tyre kickers and time wasters? That'd be one potential advantage over selling privately, at least where I am. Advertise a car for 75k AUD and you are guaranteed to get 50% “I have 20k cash right now” and another 25% “is this still available” followed by no reply ever again. Dealing with bozos is a pain, especially on a performance car.
  2. My S1 is same both sides (different mirrors to yours), but if it makes you feel any better, they are both like your sticky-outy one
  3. A question to those who like to do their own detailing work - what is the hardness of the Evora’s paint? I’m planning to spot-cut some surface scratches before applying a layer of protection, just want to make sure I’m using the right cutting compound.
  4. I was about to say the opposite! To me, if it’s a choice between theoretically gaining an umpteenth at the limit, or actually getting out and ragging it on track, I’d rather spend the money enjoying the Evora at speeds that would otherwise lose my license…
  5. I think we're OT and losing sight of the Alternator Reaper, guys.
  6. @C8RKH I agree, Andy! It is a shame political leaders seem to aspire only to popularity, not to actual leadership. Last I checked, leadership required one to have the courage to make difficult decisions which might not always be popular.
  7. @C8RKH We agree it is unfair and unjust for anyone to abuse or exploit any system of rules. The nature of systems and rules is such that bad actors will always seek loopholes and exploits (embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, criminal acquittals based on technicalities of how the case was tried etc etc). We certainly have different stances on the extent to which bad actors represent a population, or how to treat for such, or the complexities of the issues you described. As I said before, I've no interest in ascribing 'labels' to your view - nor the description of opposing views as "Liberal softies", "Left" etc - as I believe such black/white viewpoints only serve to limit the discourse on the issue ("if you don't agree with me, you must be an xx xx"). Simple policies responding to complex issues will always result in injustice, one way or another. Since you've put the call out for education / information, you may find these scholarly articles interesting to skim: https://publications.iom.int/es/system/files/pdf/migration_research_leaders_syndicate.pdf#page=191 (pages 191-195) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/16118944221077412 I'm not suggesting these are offering solutions to all the problems you've noted - as, again, complex issues are not easily resolved. And in case anyone wants to try and put words in my mouth, I am in no way defending the incidents we have noted: illegal immigrants being released, people looking to exploit well-intentioned systems etc. I am simply saying: it's not that easy.
  8. This side of the world, the lilo would probably just wash back to our shores. But you’ll love this one, Andy. The previous conservative government put a law in place which allowed them to cancel passports of visa holders or immigrants who commit crimes… makes some sense, one would argue. But in some cases it would make a person stateless, for example if they weren’t given citizenship by their country of birth. Thus they could be held in immigration detention indefinitely without charge. Anyhow, it was tested in court and the judges found it to be unconstitutional to make someone stateless, so now those who have completed their sentences are being released… and I suppose there will be surprised faces all round when this incentivises more people to try the same shenanigans with the carrot of free citizenship!
  9. Aren’t there a couple of differences between S and NA versions of this?
  10. Thanks @EuropaSman, and I was also basing my selection off the same review I’m currently on PSS so any of PS4S, CSC7, BPS or GYF1SS will be a decent upgrade. I’m definitely now leaning towards the Goodyears, as for my purpose - mainly hills and occasional track day but still need to be able to drive in the wet - they make the most sense. Especially as conditions here are typically warmer than in the UK, so track temps will be higher. I don’t think I’m quite due for tyres yet, so maybe PSS5 will become an option - in which case I am keen to see the reviews!
  11. To clarify, do you mean PS4 or PS4S here? Thanks guys, that's a couple of votes for GY F1 SS. I've seen on the tyre reviews site it's listed as the best UUHP tyre for occasional track work, a bit compromised (in the wet) compared to CSC7 or PS4S if exclusively road use. Probably works well for me, as most of my driving is recreational, so usually look for good weather. Good to hear it works on a wet track too, in case a booked trackday has poor weather! RE: PS4/PS5, most reviews regard them as a step down from my current PSS, in terms of handling, feel and track work. Certainly great allrounders and perfect for a daily driver.
  12. @TrevS a couple of things to consider. 1) I think 23k is too low. Evoras seem to have reached a bit of a depreciation floor (regardless of the Covid driven bubble). Any Evora at that price would probably be pretty shabby and not worth the saving over a better maintained one. 2) If I were you, I’d lift the range by 2K at each end. It’s much more important how it has been maintained and what things are sorted than saving a couple of grand on the purchase. For example, the clutch master cylinder and radiator are both (low probability) failure points which could result in needing a tow. Whilst the parts to upgrade either are inexpensive, the labour to do so is not. If a car has these addressed, I’d be prepared to pay a bit more to know they have been. Same goes for things like clutch replacement / upgrade to 400 unit, and gearbox synchro rebuild though those are obviously on a totally different scale for cost.
  13. To my mind @C8RKH those are the facts that matter. There seem to be others who believe they have more right to live in the country than indigenous peoples. They are wrong, but entitled to vote as such. My gripe in this instance is with the govt for not having the balls to just legislate it, instead pushing for a referendum to change the constitution. I personally think that was a spineless cop out.
  14. I agree, Andy, I’m disappointed but sadly not surprised. The politics of fear-mongering does seem to often outdo reason and fairness.
  15. Any reviews or experience with the latest batch of UUHP tyres, specifically on an Evora with the standard 225/40/18 and 255/35/19 fitment? Mich PS4S has been the gold standard for seven years, but in Australia I have only seen the 18s become available last month(!). Reviews I have seen suggest the flag bearer is now Conti CSC7, and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Eagle F1 Supersport are now playing at the same level. But I’ve yet to see reviews of these fitted to a mid-rear layout, especially with staggered fitment. My car is mostly used for drives in the hills, with perhaps one or two track days a year, which makes a Cup 2 style tyre probably too compromised a choice for me.
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