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    Medication to dislodge and dissolve. Passing a kidney stone is k@k sore I don't recommend it. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    This......I helped man a waterpoint for the Peninsula Marathon and I was ashamed to call myself a cyclist. Big groups enjoying the partial road closure but forcing the runners who the road was managed for to the side. It was shocking. Some even hurling abuse because runners got in their way........... Sad. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    I've had that issue. I've found the cheaper thermostats don't have the little air relief wobbler in them. I've started using Hella or Echlin only. You also need to pay attention to how they are installed. If that valve is at the lowest point it will also cause headaches. I suppose if it is a hole it won't matter. The valve type must be at the highest point it can be in the housing or the air just will not come out. Lot's of systems also have bleed valves at the highest point of the cooling systems now to make life easier. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Haven't heard anything about the corolla but the Verso's had terrible versions of the CVT that would put the car in limp home mode or leave you stranded up a hill in traffic. Its been a while since I checked out newer Toyota's the last two new cars we got are VW. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Do not get Fords DSG equivalent that just ends in tears. They overheat in traffic. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Don't get the DSG 1.4TSi combo if plan on keeping it for long. They seem to have the most problems. The 2.0l and DSG seems to play well together 200 000km on some of them and not even a clutch pack replacement. The 1.4's seem to eat a clutch pack at about 70 000 - 100 000km. CVT's are great but the ones from Nissan seem to die at just over 100 000km. Audis ones seem better but is moer expensive if valve bodies or the steel drive belt/chain goes. Toyotas CVTs overheated. For long term ownership a proper Auto or proper manual 'box is what I go for. If I'm only keeping it for 5-7 years DSG baby. Don't skip gearbox fluid changes and on the most part they last the life of the car. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Ride to Millers Point with the wife and a coffee stop in Simonstown Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Constantia Green-belt Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    You actually want the anodising. Its a chemical reaction that hardens and coats the metal a few micrometers deep to prevent oxidation. Its more hardwearing and tougher than most other finishes like powder coat or paint. If you removing anodising you removing material. If you want it off either you get in there with some sandpaper or if you google there it a chemical cocktail you can mix up, take precautions like masks and gloves though. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Decided to get into this road riding thing a bit more seriously. New to me Giant Defy. Should be a good starting point. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Yup those are ROSE foundation drop of points. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    www.rosefoundation.org.za Lots of drop off sites all over the country. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    The Wife and I stayed there for a few days and did a ride through Cape Columbine reserve, its gravel road lots of spots that is very corrugated and lots of spots where soft sand catches you out. It was a nice ride though. Visited the lighthouse on the ride. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    Congrats Michelle. I win anyway, I get to ride amazing trails. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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    A short misty ride to the Columbine Lighthouse. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk
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