The 2009 Yamaha V-Max is full of 200 hp V4 goodness of awesome and win:

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However, it currently costs £16k. Boo ( Read more... )

After more expense and delays, the garage pulled out their finger and got the car ready on the Friday evening after they said they wouldn't be able to, but didn't bother telling me. So I called up just before they closed on Saturday at midday, as suggested, in case they'd been able to squeeze it in then. Anyway, I have it at long last! I've cleaned ( Read more... )

I just bought (and picked up) one of these.

So far this holiday has cost me around ~£1500 and I suspect it will be around ~£2000 or possibly even more by the time I've finished. However, that's bought me an AudioLab 8000Q and 2x 8000Ms. Sounds fantastic :) The downside is I now need matching amplification for my centre and rears, and a phono amp as well as the 8000Q doesn't have one - more ( Read more... )

I just went out and bought Stuff™.

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I just bought one of these:


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( Not amazing picture of my new car )

I just bought another car.

More details to follow :)

I just decided to spend £1180 on my bike: 36,000km service, Akropovic 4-2-1 full road exhaust system (with removable baffle), K&N air filter, Dyno rejet & tune. I checked the insurance and it's only another 36 quid to include the stuff on the bike including an extra £500 on the value for the remaining 6 months of the policy. Win ( Read more... )

I've just been paid, including the quarterly bonus.
I've just spent a little under £300 on stuff from here.
I *might* just have enough left to last the rest of the month, including the holiday... :)