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by huggybear
Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kvyat, Sainz and Palmer to swap seats from Austin onwards
Replies: 142
Views: 45229

Re: Kvyat, Sainz and Palmer to swap seats from Austin onward

Have Red Bull officially abandoned their young driver programme? I wonder what is to become of the Toro Rosso team if that is the case? This season they had Gasly, Ticktum, Kari, Verhagen and Verschoor on their books. Gasly drops out because he has a Toro Rosso drive, Kari has been dropped official...
by huggybear
Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877436

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

I've been doing my career mode with 100% race length, because consistency is key to being fast, and I really struggle once the tyres start to go off. Got to Canada, running second in a Toro Rosso (there was a crash at the beginning), 15 laps to go when my car broke down. I haven't played it since be...
by huggybear
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Football Thread
Replies: 4160
Views: 1153397

Re: The Official Football Thread

Liverpool game yesterday was a joy to watch. I hope they can pick up a CB prior to the window closing, as Levren is a liability, but offensively, what a performance. Of course, Arsenal was as bad as they could have possibly been. Tough to be an Arsenal fan right now! You have no idea. We pushed Bel...
by huggybear
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mystery Car Quiz
Replies: 18
Views: 10228

Re: Mystery Car Quiz

Shape suggests early 70s, Rondel Racing is a Ron Dennis Project before Project 4. Is it a March or Brabham customer chassis that Graham Hill is shaking down?
by huggybear
Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The TV Thread
Replies: 693
Views: 457933

Re: The TV Thread

It's strongly believed that this is Tyrion though right? They could still include that in the show and in fact they have hinted at it with the scene of him setting the dragons free. I must admit I am starting to think they've abandoned it though. I was convinced it was coming soon following the Jon...
by huggybear
Tue Aug 22, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The TV Thread
Replies: 693
Views: 457933

Re: The TV Thread

Edit: Just on a side note to anyone who has read the books and not just watched the TV show like me. Does Ricon Stark actually have a purpose in the books as a character? He's not really needed at all in the TV show, him or shaggy dog. Not really so far. But then in the books there is another livin...
by huggybear
Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The TV Thread
Replies: 693
Views: 457933

Re: The TV Thread

Just binged Defenders... very good watch. Paced very much like the rest of the shows, but it works in the 8 episodes... Do I need to have watched Iron Fist and Luke Cage to enjoy it do you think? I watched all but one of the Luke Cage episodes and never got started with Iron Fist (loved DD and JJ)....
by huggybear
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Football Thread
Replies: 4160
Views: 1153397

Re: The Official Football Thread

Watford's equaliser for 3-3 can't have been offside. The ball was played backwards by his teammate and was deflected towards the goal line by a combination of the Liverpool defender and Mignolet's arm. You are offside if you are in an offside position and disrupt the keeper, which Britos is clearly...
by huggybear
Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread
Replies: 337
Views: 155351

Re: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread

Miller to Pramac and Redding to Gresini officially confirmed. Big rumours going round that Stefan Bradl will replace Tito at Marc VDS, and Xavier Simeon will get a seat at Avintia on account of having very deep pockets.
by huggybear
Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: question on pc specs
Replies: 2
Views: 10677

Re: question on pc specs

Few things: If the onboard wifi is not 5Ghz, get a 5Ghz dongle. The range is shorter, but you don't get interference. Absolutely make sure you back up the usb 3.0 drivers for the case usb ports. They're a nightmare to get set up without the drivers. For the price, with a monitor, it looks not bad va...
by huggybear
Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread
Replies: 337
Views: 155351

Re: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread

Cold Gin wrote:No way in my mind Rabat keeps his seat, I don't feel he's performed at all.
Jack Miller was supposed to replace Scott Redding at Pramac, but the deal has stalled. If it goes through, Tito might keep that ride.
He doesn't deserve it at all, but he might luck out.
by huggybear
Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Hungarian in-season Test
Replies: 38
Views: 14354

Re: 2017 Hungarian in-season Test

Vandoorne's Q3 time - 1:17:894 Norris' best test time - 1:17.894 That might mean: • Norris is very good, • Vandoorne isn't actually that good, • Some update on the car / PU is working well. Know which one I'm hoping for! Norris has just set a 17.3 on the ultrasoft. With the delta between compounds,...
by huggybear
Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: WEC news
Replies: 16
Views: 7491

Re: WEC news

So, Toyota and Ginetta for 2018 LMP1. That series is on its last legs.

What happens in the future? P2 becomes the premier class, and they relax the rules a bit to get Mazda and Cadillac DPi homologated for some manufacturers?
by huggybear
Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Benz confirms Formula E Entry for 2019/20 season
Replies: 109
Views: 31423

Re: Mercedes Benz confirms Formula E Entry for 2019/20 seaso

It's all going to go there in my lifetime. UK has been new petrol & diesel car sales from 2040 onwards, I believe some other countries are being even more aggressive than this. How do people who live in cities use electric cars? It's very easy to charge a car when all you have to do is drive up to ...
by huggybear
Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Your Favourite Sports Stars
Replies: 13
Views: 26906

Re: Your Favourite Sports Stars

Quite a few:

Mark Lewis-Francis, Marlon Devonish, Jason Gardner, Darren Campbell
Sally Pearson
Ronaldo (the big toothed Brazilian legend)
Ato Boldon
Vince Carter
Nastia Liukin
Simone Biles
Marta
Frankie Fredericks
Kim Collins
Jean Alesi
Antti Autti
Anthony Joshua.
by huggybear
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Mercedes Benz confirms Formula E Entry for 2019/20 season
Replies: 109
Views: 31423

Re: Mercedes Benz confirms Formula E Entry for 2019/20 seaso

Are we headed for all electric cars in all the main series? Going all electric seems to make more sense than hybrid turbo engines that are too complex to make a worthwhile competition? I don't think that big names entering Formula E should be considered a sign of them quitting other series just yet...
by huggybear
Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: New 2018 IndyCar Aero Kit
Replies: 54
Views: 23191

Re: New 2018 IndyCar Aero Kit

So what happens when a front wheel hits the rear wheel of a car in front, I tell you what, the car gets launched into the air and then into the fence, injuring if not killing the driver, the DW12 helped prevent this with the guards over the rear wheels. I guess that Dan Wheldon's death has been for...
by huggybear
Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 421
Views: 85562

Re: 2017 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Pirelli just ruined the season. Can hardly blame Pirelli for Ferrari not managing tyres properly. I'm not jumping onto any bandwagon just yet but wasn't Kimi one of the last to pit? He was. I wonder if Ferrari have been running more aggressive suspension geometry because they've been better on tyre...
by huggybear
Sat Jul 15, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 307
Views: 66487

Re: 2017 British Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Threa

Gumption wrote:The 'impeding' looks a lot worse from this angle:

https://streamable.com/anz6j
That should be a penalty. It's not Hamilton's fault, but you can't do that.
by huggybear
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Awesomeness
Replies: 511
Views: 271559

Re: Awesomeness

Met Linford Christie today, by chance because the school I work at had their sports day at his local track while he was running drills with the athletes he coaches. Nice guy, and still in decent shape for 57.
by huggybear
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Toro Rosso news
Replies: 19
Views: 6637

Re: Toro Rosso news

The FIA need to punish them as severely as they are able to if they refused to fix a safety feature. That's unacceptable for any reason if it is true.
by huggybear
Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877436

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

Also finally got around to properly playing TWD: A New Frontier. It's standard Telltale Games fair, although it doesn't feel as strong as the first two seasons. Damn, I liked S1 and Michonne but I absolutely loved S2(loved Tales from the Borderlands and Batman too). I'd hoped they'd have kept the l...
by huggybear
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: British Grand Prix future
Replies: 61
Views: 19494

Re: British Grand Prix future

I am very doubtful of a race in London. Far too many greenies about and anything to do with cars or racing is poison . In particular to those who know nothing about it. I don't know that any other track would meet the spec without huge cost, which if the intention is to return to Silverstone is not...
by huggybear
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: British Grand Prix future
Replies: 61
Views: 19494

Re: British Grand Prix future

It appears that the BRDC will today announce that they are activating the break clause in the British Grand Prix contract so that the 2019 race will be the last one for the forseeable future. In some way I wouldn't mind seeing it go as long as somewhere viable is put up as a replacement even if onl...
by huggybear
Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bottas Jumping The Start
Replies: 178
Views: 48729

Re: Bottas Jumping The Start

Fairly clear cut explanation from the FIA: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bottas-start-penalty-austria-fia-928763/ That's actually such a good interpretation of the false start rule. In Athletics, the blocks are pressure sensitive, and any fluctuation in the pressure once you've set the blocks ...
by huggybear
Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Movie Review Thread
Replies: 1589
Views: 799204

Re: The Movie Review Thread

So, I watched Alien:Covenant yesterday. It is truly truly awful. Basically, it's the dodgy Predators film with Adrien Brody but with Aliens instead. The problem with it, is that it just invents a new bit of Alien mythology. Instead of facehuggers, they use plants that shoot pollen into your nose/ear...
by huggybear
Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877436

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

Been going a bit crazy with the game buying again. Bought Volume, which is basically pretty much exactly the same as Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions in its gameplay style. It's pretty fun (and was like £3 on the PSN store). Also finally got around to properly playing TWD: A New Frontier. It's standard...
by huggybear
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Gaming Thread
Replies: 1941
Views: 877436

Re: The Official Gaming Thread

I've been playing Injustice 2 so much recently (14 hours game time in 4 weeks). It's just a superb fighting game, with lots of replay value. Each superhero has a character power that you can use to help you win fights, and Netherrealm have done a good job of making them fit the characters. Bane for ...
by huggybear
Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread
Replies: 337
Views: 155351

Re: Official 2017 MotoGP Thread

The Moto2 race might be the best in the history of the category. Unbelievable battling start to finish. Very impressed with Morbidelli. I hope he gets that Premac Ducati ride next year because he really is impressive. Morbidelli is confirmed to be in MotoGP next year, replacing either Miller or Rab...
by huggybear
Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Annoyances
Replies: 1620
Views: 509824

Re: Annoyances

Right now, people who seem to think they are entitled to everything for nothing are annoying the heck out of me. I've mainly noticed it online with people whining about how much games cost. They seem oblivious to the increased cost to produce games compared to in the past, even when lots of games a...
by huggybear
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: DOTW Azerbaijan- Officially Unofficial Driver Of The Weekend
Replies: 30
Views: 9734

Re: DOTW Azerbaijan- Officially Unofficial Driver Of The Wee

Stroll had a superb weekend. Outqualifying his team mate, picking up a podium. Starting to look like Lance Stroll, f3 champion, and not Lance Stroll ridiculous pay driver. Bottas had an incredible recovery drive, coming from a lap down to finish second, but he caused the error that left him a lap do...
by huggybear
Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Annoyances
Replies: 1620
Views: 509824

Re: Annoyances

Right now, people who seem to think they are entitled to everything for nothing are annoying the heck out of me. I've mainly noticed it online with people whining about how much games cost. They seem oblivious to the increased cost to produce games compared to in the past, even when lots of games a...
by huggybear
Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Movie Review Thread
Replies: 1589
Views: 799204

Re: The Movie Review Thread

Been watching a lot of movies on Netflix recently. Spooks: The Greater Good. A bit of a weird one. Thankfully, Kit Harrington was good enough for the role he had (GoT is the big thing of the moment and imo it's lead to some awful casting decisions purely to get a name that will pull in the punters)...
by huggybear
Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Movie Review Thread
Replies: 1589
Views: 799204

Re: The Movie Review Thread

First one agreed Second one, kind of agreed. I mean it wasn't dire, it is what you expect to see from the F&F franchise. I like the touch with Helen Mirren! But yes, the sub being faster than the speeding cars? Yeah right, subs can go up to 40mph or so (not nautical ones), so no way it could catch ...
by huggybear
Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Movie Review Thread
Replies: 1589
Views: 799204

Re: The Movie Review Thread

I watched three films today, all of varying quality. First one was the Power Rangers reboot. It felt a lot like a Breakfast Club version of a decent Transformers movie (i.e the first two). Not going to win any awards, but doesn't feel quite enough like a cynical money grab. Second up was Fast and Fu...
by huggybear
Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly season 2018
Replies: 1349
Views: 452946

Re: Silly season 2018

On Ted's qualifying notebook, he said that someone was trying to poach Red Bull engineers for a new F1 team.
by huggybear
Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The TV Thread
Replies: 693
Views: 457933

Re: The TV Thread

Started watching Archer. Gone through 5 seasons withing 2 weeks!!! What fun I love me some Archer. Great show. Beautiful art, a great world design, hilarious writing and an excellent voice cast. One of those shows I wished could do 22 episode seasons but I apprciate that might drop quality or be to...
by huggybear
Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Football Thread
Replies: 4160
Views: 1153397

Re: The Official Football Thread

Even stranger if there was any truth in the rumour of their interest in Tuchel as he's just become available. The last part reminds me of a good point someone made earlier in the year, the haggling over Mustafi meant he wasn't available for their first couple of games, notably the one against Liver...
by huggybear
Wed May 31, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Official Football Thread
Replies: 4160
Views: 1153397

Re: The Official Football Thread

So, Arsene Wenger gets a new two year contract. Baffling decision, and it shows that the Arsenal board has no ambition. Manager out of contract at the end of the season, finished out of the top 4 for the first time in 20 years, finished 11 points behind our rivals, and 18 off the league winners, and...
by huggybear
Sun May 28, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Monaco Grand Prix
Replies: 30
Views: 10069

Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Monaco Grand Prix

Hamilton did well today. 6th place on a Monaco track where no one could pass is top stuff. Vettel and Ricciardo maximised their cars as well.