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That's a lot smaller :) Those tyres look super grippy

Sun was out again, so got the other mini EV out. Sisters with their Beetle Cabrios Then down to the park with both mini EVs for some driving fun Both use the same tech as a mobility scooter, and haved them both covered by public liability insurance to allow use in public (and for the kids...

About 20 miles. It's based on same tech as a mobility scooter. Has twin 33Ah batteries, and twin electric motors. Go buy yourself some plans from Real Life Toys and start building. They have several different models including a David Brown tractor.

Today was the summer fete in our village. It was held in the ground of a retirement home, which believe it or not is also home to a miniature steam railway. So, as my daughter has a owned a miniature EV from age 3, we took it down, and provided rides for children for charity. Here's her...

I use a right angled cable for charging my phone. Rather than trying to use a really short cable, I pull a bit more cable through to allow the cable to loop upwards and allow the phone to lay flat. If you have an SE like me and want wireless Android Auto, then the option I went for was a...

Tar remover should be able to break it down and remove it without damaging the paintwork.

Think it's missing Bristol. Heavy rain tomorrow, and again Friday evening while I'm at Bristol craft beer festival. I'll get me coat!

Not liking your rubbish journey, liking you seeing another Cyberster while in your Cyberster.

Driving home today all of a sudden the music on the radio changed. When I checked what station was playing, it had changed from what I was listening to, to a station my wife usually listens to. I went to select another radio station, and although the display said it was playing the new radio...

We're getting off topic, but yes she's having lots of fun. Speaking of Opera, in her second year she has to do a placement, which we're hoping might be at the Royal College of Music in London. Her Uncle works there.

Thanks, she's worked really hard to get where she is. They are number 1 in the UK and only take 8 students per year for costume. I'm super proud of her if you couldn't tell.

Costumers, LOL. My daughter is currently studying to be a costumer at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She's been costume assistant on two productions already and will be getting experience as a costume supervisor on a production next week.

BTW, I've just had my second year service and have also done around 20,000 miles. No mention whatsoever about worn out brakes. In fact no issues whatsoever mentioned. Just cough the word "bullshit" every time they start talking about brakes needing replacing.

Hemel Hempstead or Swindon magic roundabouts. They're fun.

If it's just painted on the road and not raised, then you can drive straight over it. At least that's what my driving instructor taught me. The flat ones are usually in spots where a raised one would be too tight to drive around.