The “ I’ve got something to say, but it doesn’t warrant its own thread “ thread.

[Parafox]

57 minutes ago, The Bear said:

Calibration used to be an issue but it's fairly simple nowadays. Autoglass do the fitting, don't know why they told her that Tesla need to do it. I've seen plenty on the forums that Autoglass have done. Maybe it's just that her local Autoglass branch is useless. 

 

Most recent issue I heard is having the glass in stock. 

 

Apparently Autoglass did say they can do it but recalibration would need Tesla tech involvement. That's probably via remote contact from the techies. I don't know.

 

Maybe they're taking advantage but I don't understand why, if the insurance is covering the cost minus the excess. 

 

Maybe SiL has been misinformed or hasn't fully understood. 

 

I think I was just surprised at a) the cost and b) the fact that a windscreen could be so complex.

 

Edited 20 May 2025 by Parafox

[The Bear]

12 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

Apparently Autoglass did say they can do it but recalibration would need Tesla tech involvement. That's probably via remote contact from the techies. I don't know.

The glass has to be pitch tested to a target to get the correct alignment. That is a manual adjustment that the glass company should be able to do themselves, or so they say on the Tesla forums.

 

Then the rest of the calibration is software based and either they drive it for a little while or more usually leave it to the customer to do (it only takes a few miles). 

Edited 20 May 2025 by The Bear

[grobyfox1990]

1 hour ago, Parafox said:

If you have a Tesla, I hope you don't chip/crack your windscreen

 

My sis in law did and a replacement costs £2,500 and has to be fitted by Tesla technicians because of the inbuilt camera and other sensors that need to be recalibrated. In the meantime the car doesn't auto brake or maintain the collision avoidance systems as the sensors are connected via the distance sensors within the main body but also in the hidden edges of the windscreen.

 

Apparently.

 

There's also a min 2 week wait. 

 

Obviously the insurance will cover the majority of the cost.

 

But jeez.

That’s not true, they do it at auto glass for about half that cost. Tesla trained tech nerds go to the garage to do it 

[grobyfox1990]

1 hour ago, The Bear said:

Calibration used to be an issue but it's fairly simple nowadays. Autoglass do the fitting, don't know why they told her that Tesla need to do it. I've seen plenty on the forums that Autoglass have done. Maybe it's just that her local Autoglass branch is useless. 

 

Most recent issue I heard is having the glass in stock. 

Yep that’s it. The Tesla nerds go to auto glass, you can book in with them 

[Parafox]

7 minutes ago, The Bear said:

The glass has to be pitch tested to a target to get the correct alignment. That is a manual adjustment that the glass company should be able to do themselves, or so they say on the Tesla forums.

 

Then the rest of the calibration is software based and either they drive it for a little while or more usually leave it to the customer to do (it only takes a few miles). 

 

Thanks. I'll pass this on.

[Grebfromgrebland]

27 minutes ago, jgtuk said:

https://apnews.com/article/uk-starmer-israel-gaza-criticism-acabcdb4da0f1368f7e8a471cf494c0e#
 

Too little too late for tens of thousands of Palestinians. 
Hundreds still dying every day from disease, starvation, bombings and shootings. 
More world leaders required to stand up to these murderers. 
 

While they were condemning, the UK are still supplying planes, soldiers and weapons as well as bombing targets that Israel wants in Syria, Yemen and of course gaza, even today. Our government is still fully involved in the genocide.  In fact they are increasing the military activity as we speak. 

 

I think it's difficult for the UK population to fully grasp our involvement in the killing of millions of completely innocent men women and children over the last 30 years.

 

If you join the army you're not fighting for the UK but for BP and shell and Exxon and other companies they will use tax payers money and military but offshore the majority of the profits. All this backed by every TV channel and newspaper.

[bovril]

I've started watching a lot of reruns of quiz shows with my girlfriend just because it's quite a relaxing, mindless way to spend an evening. And they really are great snapshots of British culture and society at the time of broadcasting. Above all the weakest link, which is the first thing I'd show someone if they wanted to understand this country in the 2000s and early 2010s. Anne Robinson making jokes about gypsies, asking a contestant from Liverpool if he stole a car to come to the studio, comments about female contestants' boobs. Genuinely feels more dated than Bullseye, like a clip of Joey Barton on Newsnight. Such a weird period in British history.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

3 hours ago, bovril said:

I've started watching a lot of reruns of quiz shows with my girlfriend just because it's quite a relaxing, mindless way to spend an evening. And they really are great snapshots of British culture and society at the time of broadcasting. Above all the weakest link, which is the first thing I'd show someone if they wanted to understand this country in the 2000s and early 2010s. Anne Robinson making jokes about gypsies, asking a contestant from Liverpool if he stole a car to come to the studio, comments about female contestants' boobs. Genuinely feels more dated than Bullseye, like a clip of Joey Barton on Newsnight. Such a weird period in British history.

 

[Dr The Singh]

Punjabi are the most sexiest in the world

[Voll Blau]

The Staffordshire Moorlands are an underrated area of the English countryside.

[Trav Le Bleu]

On 20/05/2025 at 21:42, Grebfromgrebland said:

 

If you join the army you're not fighting for the UK but for BP and shell and Exxon and other companies they will use tax payers money and military but offshore the majority of the profits. All this backed by every TV channel and newspaper.

That's an interesting take and one I don't entirely disagree with.

[Grebfromgrebland]

59 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

That's an interesting take and one I don't entirely disagree with.

This is a fact. The big corporations used our government and military and police to enrich themselves. 

 

There's a couple of BBC podcasts Spycops and Stakeknife exposes the whole political machine is there to protect big money. 

 

[jgtuk]

Bloody immigrants…
 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/24/americans-british-citizenship
 

 

[Foxdiamond]

On 20/05/2025 at 21:42, Grebfromgrebland said:

While they were condemning, the UK are still supplying planes, soldiers and weapons as well as bombing targets that Israel wants in Syria, Yemen and of course gaza, even today. Our government is still fully involved in the genocide.  In fact they are increasing the military activity as we speak. 

 

I think it's difficult for the UK population to fully grasp our involvement in the killing of millions of completely innocent men women and children over the last 30 years.

 

If you join the army you're not fighting for the UK but for BP and shell and Exxon and other companies they will use tax payers money and military but offshore the majority of the profits. All this backed by every TV channel and newspaper.

When it comes to fighting I think most soldiers fight for the comrade next to them. Perhaps any veterans here might comment. I realise you are talking in the bigger picture 

[grobyfox1990]

Apart from the bottom 3 it’s prob only west ham and Man U who aren’t happy with their seasons and have a positive future outlook. Can’t recall a season like it 

[HighPeakFox]

I don't look 54 - what is wrong with people?

[Trav Le Bleu]

10 hours ago, HighPeakFox said:

I don't look 54 - what is wrong with people?

60?

[HighPeakFox]

8 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

60?

Obviously. 

 

Point missed I think - look in General. 

[Freeman's Wharfer]

How have some of the procedures involved with flying not evolved in decades?

 

I know if the cabin pressure falls an oxygen mask will drop from above my head. I know there is a life jacket located underneath my seat. I know in the event of an emergency I must leave all belongings behind and make my way to my nearest exit which may be behind me. I think the rest of the plane know this too.

 

Yet, in supposedly one of the safest modes of transport, where if something goes badly wrong I don’t really have much hope of getting out alive, why do I have to endure this safety demonstration every single time and not be allowed to just crack on with listening to my podcast or music?

[FoyleFox]

36 minutes ago, Freeman's Wharfer said:

How have some of the procedures involved with flying not evolved in decades?

 

I know if the cabin pressure falls an oxygen mask will drop from above my head. I know there is a life jacket located underneath my seat. I know in the event of an emergency I must leave all belongings behind and make my way to my nearest exit which may be behind me. I think the rest of the plane know this too.

 

Yet, in supposedly one of the safest modes of transport, where if something goes badly wrong I don’t really have much hope of getting out alive, why do I have to endure this safety demonstration every single time and not be allowed to just crack on with listening to my podcast or music?

If something goes badly wrong those things won't help at all. But, if it only goes 'a bit' wrong, they could help a lot. 

 

The problem with the BIB is that some people don't listen to or comprehend instructions very well. You only have to think of the queue and process for security that you do prior. Lots of signs and/or announcements. But, there's still always some nugget with a laptop/litre of shampoo at the bottom of their bag! 

[Jon the Hat]

On 21/05/2025 at 04:42, Grebfromgrebland said:

While they were condemning, the UK are still supplying planes, soldiers and weapons as well as bombing targets that Israel wants in Syria, Yemen and of course gaza, even today. Our government is still fully involved in the genocide.  In fact they are increasing the military activity as we speak. 

 

I think it's difficult for the UK population to fully grasp our involvement in the killing of millions of completely innocent men women and children over the last 30 years.

 

If you join the army you're not fighting for the UK but for BP and shell and Exxon and other companies they will use tax payers money and military but offshore the majority of the profits. All this backed by every TV channel and newspaper.

Sorry the British military are bombing Gaza?  You have some evidence to support this?

[Bordersfox]

18 hours ago, Freeman's Wharfer said:

How have some of the procedures involved with flying not evolved in decades?

 

I know if the cabin pressure falls an oxygen mask will drop from above my head. I know there is a life jacket located underneath my seat. I know in the event of an emergency I must leave all belongings behind and make my way to my nearest exit which may be behind me. I think the rest of the plane know this too.

 

Yet, in supposedly one of the safest modes of transport, where if something goes badly wrong I don’t really have much hope of getting out alive, why do I have to endure this safety demonstration every single time and not be allowed to just crack on with listening to my podcast or music?

I recently visited the Air Accident Investigation board as part of my work.  Fascinating visit, if a little gruesome looking at some of the wreckage.  This actually came up. 

 

There was a crash in 1928ish where passengers were not properly briefed on where emergency exits were.  As a result some passengers died, their death was entirely preventable.  Following that it was considered wise to cover some key safety points with passengers before flight.  You cannot assume what people do and don't know and saving one life is more important than 5 minutes of podcast time.  

 

Basically every single safety procedure on a plane is taken directly from learnt experiences where something has gone t1ts up.  

[grobyfox1990]

On 27/05/2025 at 22:31, Freeman's Wharfer said:

How have some of the procedures involved with flying not evolved in decades?

 

I know if the cabin pressure falls an oxygen mask will drop from above my head. I know there is a life jacket located underneath my seat. I know in the event of an emergency I must leave all belongings behind and make my way to my nearest exit which may be behind me. I think the rest of the plane know this too.

 

Yet, in supposedly one of the safest modes of transport, where if something goes badly wrong I don’t really have much hope of getting out alive, why do I have to endure this safety demonstration every single time and not be allowed to just crack on with listening to my podcast or music?

True until something happens and everyone freaks out and flops around in a panicky mess, starts crying and screaming and not having a clue what to do with their oxygen masks.

 

This is the Jersey flight having to turn around and come back to Birmingham the other day after an engine failed. Says a lot about the terrible state of the Jersey airline's planes.

 

 

 

[RonnieTodger]

Max Rushden is great. Can’t believe how many people seem to hate him.

[Free Falling Foxes]

4 hours ago, RonnieTodger said:

Max Rushden is great. Can’t believe how many people seem to hate him.

Don't forget those of us who have never heard of him.