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My Sportivo developed a really bad vibration I had trouble in pinning down. The symptoms: When I hit lift there would be a really bad vibration noise from around the dash and when I came off lift then it would still vibrate for about 10 seconds. When I was slowing down and compression braking the vibration sound would kick in pretty bad. When I was sitting still and would just rev the motor a bit hard it would kick in but drop off as the revs dropped. When a WRX with loud modded exhaust was next to me at the lights and took off (I had not moved or touched my accelerator) the vibration had kicked in. This was really pi$$ing me off and I was ready to take it into Toyota to find out what it was. Can you solve the problem - I have try to guess and then read below My E tol transponder had moved so that it was touching the glass on the front screen and was perfectly positioned to vibrate against the glass. The noise coming back from the screen seemed to amplify the noise (it was pretty loud) but you could not pin point where it was coming from.

My point to this post was that the headlines are "Hopes ride on a change of Focus" Whilst the picture is of a Sportivo. You and I know what it is but the article does not say its a Corolla or a Sportivo so the average Joe may not know. My point is it's just a little confusing. But hey they needed a cool looking car for the pic and used the best one .

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In today's fin review there is an article about Ford's launch of the new Focus and how much money they are spending on advertising etc. But what picture did the paper use a 2005 Sportivo

No offence to any one with an accent (that's not a type of Corolla) Mujibar was trying to get into Australia legally through Immigration. The Officer said, "Mujibar, you have passed all the tests, except there is one more test. Unless you pass it you cannot enter Australia." Mujibar said, "I am ready." The officer said, "Make a sentence using the words Yellow, Pink and Green." Mujibar thought for a few minutes and said, "Mister Officer, I am ready." The Officer said, "Go ahead." Mujibar said, "The telephone goes green, green, green, and I pink it up, and say, 'Yellow, this is Mujibar.'" Mujibar now lives in a neighborhood near you, and works at a Telstra help desk.

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do here," says the devil. "You're on my list but I have no room for you. But you definitely have to stay here, so I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got three people here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of them go but you have to take their place. I'll even let YOU decide who leaves". George thought that sounded pretty good so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it was Richard Nixon and a large pool of water. He kept diving in and surfacing empty handed over and over and over. Such was his fate in hell. "No!" George said. "I don't think so. I'm not a good swimmer and I don't think I could do that all day long." The devil led him to the next room. In it was Tony Blair with a sledgehammer and a room full of rocks All he did was swing that hammer, time after time after time. "No! I've got this problem with my shoulder. I would be in constant agony if all I could do was break rocks all day!" commented George. The devil opened a third door. In it, George saw Bill Clinton lying naked on the floor with his arms staked over his head and his legs staked in spread-eagle pose. Bent over him was Monica Lewinsky, doing what she does best. George Bush looked at this in disbelief for a while and finally said, "Yeah, I can handle this." The devil smiled and said, "Monica, you're free to go

A mother is driving a little girl to her friend's house for a play date. "Mommy," the little girl asks, "how old are you?" "Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age," the mother replied. "It's not polite." "OK", the little girl says, "How much do you weigh?" "Now really," the mother says, "those are personal questions and are really none of your business." Undaunted, the little girl asks, "Why did you and Daddy get a divorce?" "That is enough questions, young lady, honestly!" The exasperated mother walks away as the two friends begin to play. "My Mom won't tell me anything about her," the little girl says to her friend. "Well," says the friend, "all you need to do is look at her drivers' license. It is like a report card, it has everything on it." Later that night the little girl says to her mother, "I know how old you are, you are 32." The mother is surprised and asks, "How did you find that out? "I also know that you weigh 140 pounds." The mother is past surprised and shocked now. "How in heaven's name did you find that out?" "And," the little girl says triumphantly, "I know why you and daddy got a divorce." "Oh really?" the mother asks. "Why?" "Because you got an F in sex."

Mozzies and Flies Silver attracts chicks / girls (and only good looking ones) - Right SilvaB

My old wide body Camry had a power button and an overdrive button. All the power button did was change the revs between gear changes so that it revved out a bit more and gave the impression of a bit more get up and go. My new Camry only has the overdrive button but I think it does alter at what revs the gearbox changes as well but now only with the one button.

The perfect job....at Centrelink? A guy walks into the local Centrelink office, marches straight up to the counter and says, "Hi! I hate being on the dole. I'd really rather have a job. The clerk behind the Centrelink desk says, "Your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur/bodyguard for his nymphomaniac daughter. You'll have to drive around in his Mercedes, but he'll supply all of your clothes." "Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. You'll be expected to escort her on her overseas holiday trips. You'll have a two-bedroom apartment above the garage. The starting salary is $200,000 a year". The guy says, "You're bull****ting me!" The Centrelink officer says, "Yeah, well, you started it".

You can always go to Brisbane Car Sound and buy a Zensonic Z330 DVD Player they are about $129 and will play MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, XVID, MP3, WMA JPG and PhotoCD files. For the price they are the duck's nuts they play just about anything you are likely to find in today's multimedia world. This thing plays these files in there raw format no problems even if the disk has different kinds of files on it. This is an Aussie coy as well (although not made here just made for them).

The Guys' Rules At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down. Finally, the guys' side of the story. We always hear "the rules" from the female point of view. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! (Please note... these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!) 1. Men ARE NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way. 1. Crying is blackmail. 1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it! 1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 1. Come to us with a problem only If you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. 1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor. 1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days. 1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys. 1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. 1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one. 1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. 1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials. 1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. 1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. 1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. 1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. 1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear. 1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really. 1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as football or golf. 1. You have enough clothes. 1. You have too many shoes. 1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

Meet the Schitt's Jack is the only son of Awe Schitt and O. Schitt, and he has an interesting family tree: In 1957, Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, married O. Schitt, the owner of Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son, Jack. Jack Schitt grew up and married Noe, and together Jack and Noe Schitt produced 6 children: Holie Schitt (who came to be known as "The Lucky Schitt") Fulla Schitt Shineola (who didn't really have the Schitt Face) Giva Schitt Bull Schitt (who really looked like Schitt, the father), and the twins: Dip Schitt and Deap Schitt. Dip Schitt was not very bright, and was known as "The stupid Schitt", and she married Dumb Schitt, a high school drop out who happened to share the same last name (no relation, however). Friends affectionately nicknamed them "The Schitts". Their marriage produced no little Schitts. The other twin, Deap Schitt, went on to build a deodorant empire, which became famous for it's slogan: "Smell Like Schitt". Interestingly, that slogan only worked in the United States, and another slogan was more popular in the U.K.: "Put a dab of Schitt on your pits." When the company launched its product into Australia, a third slogan was used successfully: "Smell Like Schitt Down Under". But soon, trouble developed and Noe Schitt divorced Jack and promptly married a nice man named Ted Sherlock, but being a modern woman, she decided to hyphenate her name. She become known as Noe Schitt-Sherlock. Jack was depressed at losing Noe, but he, too, remarried a nice lady named Loda. The blushing bride, Loda Schitt, produced a son of nervous disposition, whom they named Chicken Schitt. Jack and Loda went on to produce two more boys, Krappy Schitt and Ugglee Schitt. These athletic brothers, Krappy and Ugglee, married the stunningly beautiful Happens Sisters in a dual ceremony. The "Schitt-Happens" Wedding was a huge affair, and this union also produced many offspring: Dawg Schitt Byrd Schitt Ho**** Schitt and Pigh Schitt But once again, Jack lost his love for his wife, and left to tour the world. He recently returned from an extended visit to Italy with his newest bride, Pisa. Presently Jack Schitt and his 3rd wife, Pisa Schitt, are living without children in New Jersey on property which contains a stream of water, now known to the locals as "Schitt Creek." (From now on, nobody can say you don't know Jack Schitt!)

Trevor's Advice to You Young Fella's It is important for men to remember, that as women grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman. My name is Trevor...... Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife. When I decided I needed more money for bikes and cars last year, it became necessary for the wife to get a full-time job to pay for these necessities. Shortly after she started working I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from mountain biking about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door... She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now, it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed. I really think my experience helps a lot. I consider telling people what they ought to do one of my strong points... And speaking of bed, her age really shows up there. I go out and ride all day, come in dead tired and after a two hour nap and a good meal, I'm ready, if you know what I mean. Age has gotten her so bad that she actually dozes off during lovemaking. But that's okay. Her satisfaction in that area is important to a sensitive guy like me and if she enjoys sleeping during our little trysts, what the hey... Now that she has gotten older, she does seem to get tired so much more quickly. Our clothes line is in the back yard. Sometimes she says she just can't make another trip out to the backyard. I don't make a big issue of this; as long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening, I'm willing to overlook it. Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to the Monday training, or to Wednesday's or Saturday's poker club, or to Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling, or something like that, I will tell her to wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This gives her a little more time to do some of those odds and ends like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or dusting... Also, if I had a really good day out riding and it was wet and muddy, my bike is a mess, so I let her clean it, you know.....get the grit off the grips and a little light polish of the frame at a casual pace. My bike is heavy so I lift it of the bike rack for her. Women are delicate, have weak wrists and can't lift heavy stuff as good as men. But I did tell her I don't like to be wakened during my after ride nap, so rather than bother me, she can put it back on the rack when she's finished. Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But boys, we take em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more! rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of water and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is getting a drink for herself, she may as well get me a beer, and then take her break by my hammock. That way she can talk with me until I fall asleep. I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support my wife. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other... Signed, Trevor

Men Strike Back How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be opened when she brings it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a woman? Because a woman who can't even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do women have smaller feet than men? It's one of those "evolutionary things" that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink. ------------------------------------------------------------------- How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart? When she starts a sentence with "A man once told me..." ------------------------------------------------------------------- How do you fix a woman's watch? You don't. There is a clock on the oven. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do men fart more than women? Because women can't shut up long enough to build up the required pressure. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first? The dog, of course. He'll shu! t up onc e you let him in. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What's worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig? A woman who won't do what she's told. ------------------------------------------------------------------- I married a Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman's sex drive by 90%. It's called a Wedding Cake. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do men die before their wives? They want to. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In the beginning, *** created the earth and rested. Then *** created Man and rested. Then *** created Woman. Since then, neither *** nor Man has rested.

A woman approached her husband and said she wanted $7000 for a breast implant operation. The husband said there was no need to pay that sort of money. Why is that replied the wife. Well said the husband "just wipe your breasts with toilet paper" The wife said how will that work. The husband replied well it worked on your ar$e.

Aerial view of Darlington Park

Sorry but that was funny. I'm showing to everybody at work and that $hit and pulling the hand brake on and the look into the camera classic. If you don't win funniest home videos there's something wrong. But glad to see you are OK and the car's still working. You have probably put me off a track day

Craig at rollagirls

Thought I'd bring this one forward from a previous post in case you missed it. One evening a man was at home watching TV and eating peanuts. He'd toss one in the air, then catch it in his mouth. In the middle of catching one, his wife asked a question, and as he turned to answer her, the peanut fell into his ear. He tried and tried to dig it out but succeeded only in pushing it in deeper. His wife tried to help, but after hours of trying they became worried and decided to go to the hospital. As they were ready to go out the door, their daughter came home with her date. After being informed of the problem, their daughter's date said he could get the peanut out. The young man told the father to sit down, then shoved two fingers up the father's nose and told him to blow hard. When the father blew, the peanut flew out. The mother and daughter jumped and yelled for joy. The young man insisted that it was nothing and the daughter brought the young man out to the kitchen for something to eat. Once he was gone the mother turned to the father and said, "That's wonderful - isn't he smart? What do you think he's going to be when he grows older?" The father replied, "From the smell of his fingers, our son-in-law!"

WHY MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE (What do you expect from such simple creatures!?) Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be president. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO T-shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station because this one's just, too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Gray hair is considered distinguished. Wedding dress - $5000; tux rental - $100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood, ALL the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives, on December 24, in 45 minutes. No wonder men are happier!

I'm even having to park next to them in the car park. Previously mine was the only one there let alone two on the same level. Maybe it's all those people we have blasted past and they have said $hit I need one of them, they have seen the price and done it.

What do you reckon I lost by doing the run with the air conditioning left on (doh!!!) or does it cut out if you get over certain revs ?

Great time . I've only ever heard the Sportivo from the inside. It was great to hear them to the red line and standing right next to them especially the one with no muffler. Best note goes to the Snowflake. Thanks to everyone for bumping me up the queue so that I could still make it back home to take my son to hockey. Great pics. I have a new desktop pic for my work computer

108kw at the wheels. And that was with the air conditioning left on. Maybe next time I'll get the stock red one.