strider Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 13 minutes ago, Tesla said: How long do people reckon it takes to pick up driving manual after only driving auto? Struggling to find an auto car to rent and i've driven manual a couple of times before. in my head it seems pretty simple, just get on the clutch and change gears when you need to, but i've probably forgotten that its a bit more complex than that... Basically, do people think i can pick it up instantly or is it something that takes a few days/weeks? I went from driving nothing but auto cars to jumping on a motorbike (manual) and getting my license within 2 hours. Pretty straightforward. Hardest part is taking off. Fun part is bashing the limiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 2 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: If you're committed, the first few days will be tough but if you push through and arent retarded (you strike me as someone who would manage) then a couple weeks to be fully comeptent. Well it would only be for like a week max that I'd get a car, so if it takes more than a day to get used to it's not much point. 1 minute ago, strider said: I went from driving nothing but auto cars to jumping on a motorbike (manual) and getting my license within 2 hours. Pretty straightforward. Hardest part is taking off. Fun part is bashing the limiter yeah I'm pretty confident and think that after a bit of a trial by fire, stalling it a couple of times and cunts getting mad at me, i'll be fine but wanted to check here if I'm being over confident or stupid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 1 minute ago, Tesla said: yeah I'm pretty confident and think that after a bit of a trial by fire, stalling it a couple of times and cunts getting mad at me, i'll be fine but wanted to check here if I'm being over confident or stupid... Yeah pretty much. Stall it a few times and you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 34 minutes ago, Tesla said: How long do people reckon it takes to pick up driving manual after only driving auto? Struggling to find an auto car to rent and i've driven manual a couple of times before. in my head it seems pretty simple, just get on the clutch and change gears when you need to, but i've probably forgotten that its a bit more complex than that... Basically, do people think i can pick it up instantly or is it something that takes a few days/weeks? Should be able to pick it up in a couple of days, bit of a difference between a learner who has 1000 other things going on in their head while learning a manual to somebody who is experienced with an auto and only has to think about 1 thing. Probably biggest issue will be forgetting you're in a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 2 minutes ago, hedaik said: Probably biggest issue will be forgetting you're in a manual. Would that only be a problem when taking off? Can't see how you'd forget when you're moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 6 minutes ago, Tesla said: Would that only be a problem when taking off? Can't see how you'd forget when you're moving. Yeah or slowing down and then wanting to accelerate again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) @Tesla depends a lot on how much experience you've had driving a manual prior to this. But assuming you have only driven a manual when you got your license it shouldn't take too long. Just go up some quiet streets and practice for a couple of minutes and you shouldn't have a problem. And by the way you'll never forget your in a manual especially at lights. As long as you keep it in gear and your foot on the clutch it's virtually impossible to forget. Edited December 23, 2015 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) 13 minutes ago, n i k o said: @Tesla depends a lot on how much experience you've had driving a manual prior to this. But assuming you have only driven a manual when you got your license it shouldn't take too long. Just go up some quiet streets and practice for a couple of minutes and you shouldn't have a problem. And by the way you'll never forget your in a manual especially at lights. As long as you keep it in gear and your foot on the clutch it's virtually impossible to forget. My experience of driving a manual is basically: 1. When I was like 15 and we had a optional school excursion to some driving school place, and I seemed to get a decent hang of it despite never having driven anything before 2. Driving my friend's manual car one time (down quite suburban streets during the day on a weekday), and seemed to go okay but I really only remember the bigger issue which was that was it was a turbo (a real turbo not some gay european 1.2L turbo diesel economy shit) so for a split second when it kicked in you thought you were going to go flying into the house at the end of the road So I don't really have any experience but I kind of do (but also dont really remember), and as I explained they were both more difficult situations (no experience first time and then high powered car second time) then i'd be in now. Edited December 23, 2015 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Tesla said: Would that only be a problem when taking off? Can't see how you'd forget when you're moving. Then you should be ok. What car will you be driving @Tesla? Edited December 23, 2015 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) 53 minutes ago, n i k o said: Then you should be ok. What car will you be driving @Tesla? Whatever is cheapest, so just some shitty small hatchback. Previous car I hired when in London was apparently a medium, as they didn't have a small auto, and that was a Hyundai i30. Actually driven the same model in Australia when some crazy bitch drove into my car on purpose and it had to be repaired, but that's a story for another time. Point is, in Australia that's a shitty small hatchback that the smash repairers gives you as a free loan car. In Europe it's a nice medium sized vehicle lawl. So a shitty small hatchback here is tiny, I don't even know what the models are. Bigger car would just mean more fuel (really expensive) and harder to park so no point getting bigger anyway. It's hard to find an automatic cause no one drives them plus being u25 rules out all the big car hire companies. On positive note, keen to get rear parking sensors or even camera when I next purchase a car, quite useful once you've used them. Edited December 23, 2015 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 So it'll probably be something like a Hyundai Getz or something like that. Probably light on the clutch so It'll take some getting used to but should take long at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 A couple of random things - the only time I've forgotten I'm in a manual is as I stop at lights. Brain- why is car sounding wierd? Shit- clutch! Every clutch is a bit different so even if you drove a friends manual every now and then you'd still need to adjust. to be honest you just need to anyway, not getting a car because it has a clutch is a bit like not going somewhere because you have to turn right. Just find a spot to practice for a few minutes and you should be fine. Don't panic if you do stall it, even any experienced driver does this occasionally. one tip I'll give, if you are on a hill, use your handbrake, that's what it's for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 19 hours ago, Tesla said: On positive note, keen to get rear parking sensors or even camera when I next purchase a car, quite useful once you've used them. Tes, I took the plunge and paid extra for front and rear sensors when I bought a new Golf a couple of years ago. Car is nice and compact, but seems to me councils etc. are cutting down the size of parking spaces - especially on-street - and I find the sensors invaluable. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hedaik Posted December 23, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 12 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Tes, I took the plunge and paid extra for front and rear sensors when I bought a new Golf a couple of years ago. Car is nice and compact, but seems to me councils etc. are cutting down the size of parking spaces - especially on-street - and I find the sensors invaluable. Well worth it. Especially when you can't see out the back window from all your exhaust fumes 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 1 hour ago, hedaik said: Especially when you can't see out the back window from all your exhaust fumes This has got be in the running for "post of the year". @hedaik I salute you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 14 hours ago, Shahanga said: This has got be in the running for "post of the year". @hedaik I salute you. I didn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 7 hours ago, Jimmy said: I didn't get it. Who manufactures golf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Does anyone know the fines you get for being an uber driver? I have nothing planned for NYE so I was going to sign up depending how big the fines are if I got caught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Based on this article the average fine is $1,673. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fines-for-uber-drivers-near-600000-as-hirecar-battle-goes-on-20151024-gkhhrk.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 10 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Based on this article the average fine is $1,673. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fines-for-uber-drivers-near-600000-as-hirecar-battle-goes-on-20151024-gkhhrk.html Cheers JW. I'm not going to risk that ahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 On 12/27/2015 at 3:12 PM, Dylan said: Cheers JW. I'm not going to risk that ahah I believe Uber pay the fine for you if you get caught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 6 minutes ago, Tesla said: I believe Uber pay the fine for you if you get caught Interesting. I might look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Would be surprised if the Government did a covert operation to catch out Ubers on NYE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 37 minutes ago, hedaik said: Would be surprised if the Government did a covert operation to catch out Ubers on NYE Well ive been looking into it and its not the government (nor would it be since it was a court decision) but its taxi drivers who dob people in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 What I don't understand is that the infringement notices are issued by the Victorian Taxi Service Commission. How can it fine someone who isn't - apparently - under its jurisdiction? I mean, can I be fined if as a favour I take my neighbour to the airport and accept $10 for Citylink charges as recognition for doing so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 17 minutes ago, jw1739 said: What I don't understand is that the infringement notices are issued by the Victorian Taxi Service Commission. How can it fine someone who isn't - apparently - under its jurisdiction? I mean, can I be fined if as a favour I take my neighbour to the airport and accept $10 for Citylink charges as recognition for doing so? Its classed as hire car or passenger service which fall under the taxi service commission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Fuck I love uber so much, rustling so many jimmies while proving the power of the free market can't be stopped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) 4 hours ago, Tesla said: Fuck I love uber so much, rustling so many jimmies while proving the power of the free market can't be stopped. If cabbies actually improved their service and stopped complaining every 5 seconds they could compete with uber. I don't know why the state government hasn't just made uber legal yet? I'm pretty sure its legal in NSW and WA i believe? Edited December 31, 2015 by kingofhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Dunno if this is the right thread but this is now a thing http://www.mykifines.org.au/# tells you if you should fight or pay your myki fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, thisphantomfortress said: Dunno if this is the right thread but this is now a thing http://www.mykifines.org.au/# tells you if you should fight or pay your myki fine Nah, that's shit. Pretty simple really, just take any myki related fine to court and they'll probably just drop the charges cause the system is so broken. That's why they introduced the on the spot payment to con you into paying before you've had a chance to think. Edited April 6, 2016 by Tesla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Just a note about an organisation called National Solar Regulation Advisory. If you receive a letter from this rather "official- looking" organization about your solar panel installation, as I did, at first glance you might assume it's some sort of government agency - it isn't. The letter implies that there have been recent changes in regulations concerning solar power installations and that you need to have your solar installation checked. I checked with my supplier and there haven't and you do not. My supplier advised me to throw the letter away and have nothing to do with said organisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Realistically what are the chances of successfully disputing a MyKi fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 7 hours ago, Hackett said: Realistically what are the chances of successfully disputing a MyKi fine? Fairly high magistrates hate them and they rarely have the time or funds to send the issuing officer to court Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) 19 hours ago, Hackett said: Realistically what are the chances of successfully disputing a MyKi fine? They may have closed the loop hole now but when I got a fine probably over a year or so ago cause I forgot to touch on my myki, I just asked to contest it at court knowing nothing would happen, and over a year later still haven't heard anything about going to court. It was well known at the time that they couldn't win a case over myki (hence the option to pay a discounted amount on the spot to stop you taking it to court) cause they couldn't prove the machines worked properly, but again they might have fixed that loophole now. Edited June 22, 2016 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 11 hours ago, Tesla said: They may have closed the loop hole now but when I got a fine probably over a year or so ago cause I forgot to touch on my myki, I just asked to contest it at court knowing nothing would happen, and over a year later still haven't heard anything about going to court. It was well known at the time that they couldn't win a case over myki (hence the option to pay a discounted amount on the spot to stop you taking it to court) cause they couldn't prove the machines worked properly, but again they might have fixed that loophole now. On that note: Care Park fines are not viable and backed up by law. Never payed mine, they didn't say shit. Not sure what it is but they are not backed by the Gov and shit thus their spastic fines don't hold up in court (and they won't spend money to take you there over $50 or $500. So park away). Also pro tip in Care Park areas -- use an old ticket but tuck it in the dash so it is partially visible. Even if they talk shit on you, they'll have to note down "it was not fully visible" -- thus admitting you did in fact have a ticket. And they won't chase you up about it if you don't pay cos in the instance you DO have a ticket its big LOLS and loss in court. tldr: buy 1 care park ticket. use forever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 @bt50 @malloy I'm looking for my last ato deposit as I don't remember which bank they did it to last (signing up for my gov) what reference do they use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Don't stress yourself fellas found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Glad i could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Is it possible to cash in Sick Leave when leaving a company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Hackett said: Is it possible to cash in Sick Leave when leaving a company? The answer is no in 999/1000 cases. Are you on CL contract or an EA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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