Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: malcolmfrary on February 09, 2014, 10:17:39 pm

Title: Sad but --
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 09, 2014, 10:17:39 pm

I've just been watching something or other on the box (TV) and a Corsa ad (car) came on.  The one where they are "fun" because they can trail cheerily coloured smoke.  The random thought crossed my mind that 30 years ago I had an Ambassador that did much the same thing,  Only in monochrome days, it was grey, and required a rebore and new piston rings before it became enjoyable to drive again.

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: black magic racing on February 09, 2014, 10:29:05 pm

 %% %% {-) {-) {-)

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 09, 2014, 10:30:30 pm

But is the smoke mono or full colour? 


Just re-read the reply - didn't spot the smileys, just the thingy below.  Apology courtesy of J.D. Tenessee Honey, as was the original thought.


Just seen the !Dave" ad as well.  The double bath one.  Suspicious, but very funny.

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: Youngat65 on February 10, 2014, 08:33:31 am

But is the smoke being emitted the famous magic smoke we all hear and read about and will said cars grind to a halt until a new ESC is fitted ?

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 10, 2014, 10:15:51 am

 
I wonder if it's a CGI effect Malcolm as there is an awful lot of smoke coming out of those cars!
http://youtu.be/9HiDrXoK26I


Re: ERC 'magic smoke' - maybe that could be an option for the manufacturers; "!When you blow the ESC up, what colour smoke would you like it to billow forth?" 

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: warspite on February 10, 2014, 12:01:35 pm

BLACK - just like his temper will be if the ESC does blow up  :}

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: Circlip on February 10, 2014, 01:33:51 pm

Lucas (Prince of darkness) replacement "Magic Smoke" refills are light sea grey.   O0
 
   Regards   Ian.

Title: Re: Sad but --
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 10, 2014, 04:54:26 pm

The official Lucas kit is only for the wiring loom.  http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm