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His clutch fails again today, together with a little extra. It refuses to accelerate, and the refusal increases.
I suspect the clutch was actually failing this time, and no more the master cylinder's fault.
And there's this refusal to accelerate, which aggravates the fault.
Lucky I didn't brace it to Seremban, the original idea being to repair it there.
I guess the instinct is strong that he will not be able to make it there, and boy I am right all along.
My poor Mini is now in the custody of Haji Yahaya in Kota Damansara, who will help me check the clutch out as well as the suspected ignition fault.
20080424
Sift Thru The Remains II
If there is a anything I learnt from STELLAR's clutch failure, it's some kind of racing gearchange.
It's nothing new. His clutch fails two times prior to the one that happens last Monday. Only thing is, last Monday's failure was the worst. Suffice to say that everytime i need to stop, the engine needs to stop too. And i did shut it down umptenth times that day.
So when I tried to send it for repairs last night, come pay day, I learnt the somewhat tricky art of clutchless gearchange.
It's not so tricky, apart from first gear, which you need to shift first thing before even starting the engine, as the clutch is literally binded together.
Once I got the hang of it, it's just a matter of confidence.
I won't worry anymore if it happens again, as I am now ready to do it, with or without the clutch.
It's nothing new. His clutch fails two times prior to the one that happens last Monday. Only thing is, last Monday's failure was the worst. Suffice to say that everytime i need to stop, the engine needs to stop too. And i did shut it down umptenth times that day.
So when I tried to send it for repairs last night, come pay day, I learnt the somewhat tricky art of clutchless gearchange.
It's not so tricky, apart from first gear, which you need to shift first thing before even starting the engine, as the clutch is literally binded together.
Once I got the hang of it, it's just a matter of confidence.
I won't worry anymore if it happens again, as I am now ready to do it, with or without the clutch.
20080421
Sift Thru The Remains
STELLAR's clutch totally fails this morning.
The worst thing is, it happens at Besraya toll at Sungai Besi! While queueing!
Lucky I have somehow mastered the sacred art of clutchless gearchange.
But I still need to shut off the engine everytime it's necessary to stop. And I did probably more than two dozen times in the MRR jam near Pandan only.
I am not amused, but on the positive side, its just another learning experience of life I need to sometimes sift through.
The worst thing is, it happens at Besraya toll at Sungai Besi! While queueing!
Lucky I have somehow mastered the sacred art of clutchless gearchange.
But I still need to shut off the engine everytime it's necessary to stop. And I did probably more than two dozen times in the MRR jam near Pandan only.
I am not amused, but on the positive side, its just another learning experience of life I need to sometimes sift through.
20080418
My Nokia History
Here's my small Nokia timeline. Believe it or not, I'm quite an afficionado for classic Nokia units. Simply because, they are cheap, and I thought they stood the test of time quite well.
First of all the Nokias was the 3310, bought from my sister in law, it was sold to friend.
Then there was the 3120, my first buy from new. And obviously, it's my most expensive purchase, being 440rm. It went to my brother in law, who's N-type Nokia was broken (ow!)
Then its the 6510, again from sister-in-law, and still going strong.
My second tiny type was the 8310, from brother in law who took the 3120. This phone was regrettably pickpocketed early 2008 at Klang Bus Stand.
To replace the 8310, I got me a 6820, second hand buy. I bought it simply for its cool flip-upward-and turn-90-degree-anticlockwise keyboard. Thinking about selling this one.
The latest was a 2300, which is a damaged unit from my wife. It's repaired just recently, and then given back to her, because her Sony Ericsson was missing in action. Back to square one, eh dear?
Now, the future is yet to come. Which future? The Nokia 9300i or 9500 Communicator. I have been longing for either one. But as usual, no enough dough.
My current collection.
First of all the Nokias was the 3310, bought from my sister in law, it was sold to friend.
Then there was the 3120, my first buy from new. And obviously, it's my most expensive purchase, being 440rm. It went to my brother in law, who's N-type Nokia was broken (ow!)
Then its the 6510, again from sister-in-law, and still going strong.
My second tiny type was the 8310, from brother in law who took the 3120. This phone was regrettably pickpocketed early 2008 at Klang Bus Stand.
To replace the 8310, I got me a 6820, second hand buy. I bought it simply for its cool flip-upward-and turn-90-degree-anticlockwise keyboard. Thinking about selling this one.
The latest was a 2300, which is a damaged unit from my wife. It's repaired just recently, and then given back to her, because her Sony Ericsson was missing in action. Back to square one, eh dear?
Now, the future is yet to come. Which future? The Nokia 9300i or 9500 Communicator. I have been longing for either one. But as usual, no enough dough.
My current collection.
20080407
People Phobic
After almost a month, they are still talking about the Election.
The BN especially UMNO divisions everywhere are still pledging alliance to Pak Lah.
And Pak Lah, despite winning, still thinks he lost. And at other time thought he won.
And everybody promises post-mortems, and talks about accountability.
And all the so-called winners are still talking about the winnings of the loose People's Coalition.
When all is done, the one who talks the most reveals the most weakness.
The BN especially UMNO divisions everywhere are still pledging alliance to Pak Lah.
And Pak Lah, despite winning, still thinks he lost. And at other time thought he won.
And everybody promises post-mortems, and talks about accountability.
And all the so-called winners are still talking about the winnings of the loose People's Coalition.
When all is done, the one who talks the most reveals the most weakness.
20080402
Colonizer Got Colonized
The Dutch boycott is on!
Lucky I have done collecting my Shell Ferraris.
Altogether I have 18 models, including 5 duplicates, which are the 250GTO, the F40, the F50, the 575 GTC and the F430.
I think my son has 3 somewhere in his vast collection of toys.
So, I guess no more Shell. No more Dumex. No more Wall's. And no more God knows what else the Dutch have fed us with.
I think this boy Geert Wilder forgot that his country once colonized my country. For your info, 130 years of ruling.
And sure enough, he is one of those frightened by the idea that Islam itself is colonizing his country now.
Serves them right anyway!
Lucky I have done collecting my Shell Ferraris.
Altogether I have 18 models, including 5 duplicates, which are the 250GTO, the F40, the F50, the 575 GTC and the F430.
I think my son has 3 somewhere in his vast collection of toys.
So, I guess no more Shell. No more Dumex. No more Wall's. And no more God knows what else the Dutch have fed us with.
I think this boy Geert Wilder forgot that his country once colonized my country. For your info, 130 years of ruling.
And sure enough, he is one of those frightened by the idea that Islam itself is colonizing his country now.
Serves them right anyway!
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