Hi Paul, off the top of your head, your forged pistons, how much did they decrease your compression?
Love you Paul always here if you need a chat or if you ever want to get away always a spare bed for you here xx
Hi Paul, off the top of your head, your forged pistons, how much did they decrease your compression?
found the spec list, tis 8:1
https://www.micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-58#post-523614
corsa pistons give about the same c/r paul, and are very det resistant you can see the pockmarks that the detting left (but the ringlands survived intact)Cheers Paul looking for a set myself
Cheers Paul looking for a set myself
corsa pistons give about the same c/r paul, and are very det resistant you can see the pockmarks that the detting left (but the ringlands survived intact)
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let's hope u have better luck than me at getting the rings bedded correctly
Sorry to hear all that Paul - Life is a roller coaster....
But plenty more fish out in the sea.
Focus on your car / something else
I found (after years of single life) is to stop chasing the goal and let them come to you, worked for me. Nearly 8 years together and nearly 6 years married!
Can you make Santa pod this weekend Paul?
Well that's more than fair mate, I hope it all work out though dude
Indeed there is, I would not be going mental with no job either tbh. Play it safe.
Its always a bugger doing the balance between fun work and rest of life work eh. I am stuck thinking about but at the moment. Do you up and leave for other things?job-wise I've been playing it safe all along (local jobs & living with parents), but there come a time when we all have to risk leaving the nest for better fishes.
the focus of getting kasandra ready for the big ambitous german trip and some side jobs with andy is what's keeping me sane at the mo with no job.
the brief drop from a certain lady recently was just a hiccup of insanity.
after germany I really have to complete my CV & start thinking bout life/job seriously
Its always a bugger doing the balance between fun work and rest of life work eh. I am stuck thinking about but at the moment. Do you up and leave for other things?
At the moment it's all work and no play for me, get yourself sorted then worry about work
so now I have exp faffing around from another industry, I just have to build my confidence to believe that it can help me to step into a much better paying, proper established (non-startup!) design/engineering job I was trained for but missing exp.
tis like I'm back to square one
Do you up and leave for possible greener grass or take the stability at home. Sorry I did the rest. Of that in my head
move away to pursue career & life:
Pro
- better job & girl oppurtunities
- progress my career
- more exciting & poassionate work
- potentially better income
- learn to be independant from parents
Con
- high living costs
- high risk
- poor quality of life
- competitive market
- insufficient life skills
- less time for kasandra (may need a normal daily car)
I'm trying to work on a hybrid transition
Might sound stupid but could you not see about volunteering at a company to build experience, might even end in a paid job
If you have a plan stick to it, don't let set backs/ doubts put you off
Have you thought about developing your own diagnostics apps Pollyp?
The business sector I've somehow fell into is very niche.. and extremely tight knit. There's many people who would love to do what I do and in the future but unlike a general mechanics where there's moderate applicants for a moderate number of jobs. . This sectors has an extremely high number of applicants with very few jobs
The biggest problem for anyone in my position if I were actively seeking employees. Is looking for those who see beyond the glamour of shiny parts and have true skills n dedication to bring to the table. If I've to babysit for the first month or 3 I'm not getting what I pay for. I expect a few days orientation time but thats all. I personally run a very strict ship anyone who's worked with me realises I'm unfortunately not all smiles (unless customers present). There's about 5/6 folk that come down every so often to help out. Some just because they're about and others for the opportunity. In case future opportunities arise
My advice to you Paul where this business sector is concerned. Is to create yourself a portfolio of relevant experiences. You can go as far as getting qualified too.. as many businesses ask for a bit of paper that meant you fell asleep on a desk and fluked an exam at the end (not a fan of qualifications over experience).
I did an open university course on automotive chassis technology n engineering. I've got to have at least something to look reputable
You have the potential Paul.. there's 100+ pages of that but not every employer can see your blog. Get a portfolio created. Bit like a PollyPs best bits. The windage being one of my personal favourites and the corner weighting because there's a mix of problem solving, design, research, fabrication etc
That then becomes your "I am capable and here's proof" a cover letter bores me. Saying you've done something and proving it are 2 different things