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Friday 31 October 2014

Cars & Transportation: Maintenance & Repairs: “Question: Starting from rest one sled can reach a speed of 444 m/s in 2.04s and can be brought to a stop again in 2.73 s. acceleration while breaking?” plus 5 more

Cars & Transportation: Maintenance & Repairs: “Question: Starting from rest one sled can reach a speed of 444 m/s in 2.04s and can be brought to a stop again in 2.73 s. acceleration while breaking?” plus 5 more


Question: Starting from rest one sled can reach a speed of 444 m/s in 2.04s and can be brought to a stop again in 2.73 s. acceleration while breaking?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:58 AM PDT

Starting from rest one sled can reach a speed of 444 m/s in 2.04s and can be brought to a stop again in 2.73 s. acceleration while breaking?

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Question: Is it possible to change the engine and transmission to an antique car, for new ones?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:14 AM PDT

Is it possible to change the engine and transmission to an antique car, for new ones?

I have an antique car's body in my back yard, it doesn't work, but I'm thinking about restoring it, and I'd like to customize it, getting new full injection engine, automatic transmission, etc. Is it possible?

Question: What can cause my G35 not to start up?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:09 AM PDT

What can cause my G35 not to start up?

I have 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe auto trans. One day i started up my car, put it into drive and pressed on the gas about a few seconds later the whole power of my car went out. Next day i checked out my car, i seen i had a blown ignition switch fuse, so i went to Infiniti and purchased a new one, once i replaced it i tried starting it and blew it right away. What can cause this to happen? I might have a shortage somewhere, how can i find it?

Question: '98 Yamaha Blaster won't start! Help!?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:06 AM PDT

trying to figure out what's
wrong with '98 Yamaha Blaster
(yfs 200).
Everything new that was added
on & still not starting.

- New Stator
- New CDI Box
- New Ignition Coil
- New Kill Switch

Found out there was water/oil
in Carb. Cleaned it out.
Added new fresh oil(because it
was gray looking)
Has gas. Battery works, cause
the headlights come on. Just
doesn't want to start!

Any ideas? Need know anything
else? I know nothing about ATVs.
Asking for a friend. Thanks!

Question: My back taillight is falling out?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:02 AM PDT

The entire tail light assembly will need to be replaced. They are expensive if you buy from Jeep, several hundred dollars. However, there are quite a few good quality after market assemblies out there for around $50, give or take. You can find them at rockauto.com or some of them are even available on Amazon.

Question: Fuel pump relay?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:02 AM PDT

All relays are in the owners manual. Don't you just love it when you go through all that work and expense for nothing. I have found that test lights were a lot less expense then fuel pumps. And resetting the crash switch was much easier then dropping the tank. That's in the book to.

Cars & Transportation: Boats & Boating: “Question: Science help plzz?” plus 4 more

Cars & Transportation: Boats & Boating: “Question: Science help plzz?” plus 4 more


Question: Science help plzz?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 08:50 AM PDT

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All modern ocean going ships are made of steel. He needs to make the sides high enough (create hollow space) to allow for the displacement weight of the steel

Question: Any Fast boat design ideas or references for small 1 person boat?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 08:32 AM PDT

Fastest on water? Hydrofoils... Loads of engineering though

Even full size ferries can rock it though

Extremely efficient as it cuts right thru waves, could be a really good project, single man, solar, speed thing cutting thru the water heck yea.

Question: Looking to restore a 1976 Glastron trihul boat, are there any good places to look used rails and windshield parts?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 07:34 AM PDT

Looking to restore a 1976 Glastron trihul boat, are there any good places to look used rails and windshield parts?

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Question: What is the ratio of weight of a ship to its cargo capacity in the age of sail. Early iron ship?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 07:23 AM PDT

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Question: Can I use power steering fluid as power trim fuild?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 08:50 PM PDT

If you are adding fluid to top up a system that already has fluid in it, it's important to use the same fluid. Different power trim systems use different fluids- as example, over the years Mercury has used trim systems that used power trim fluid or ATF, power steering fluid (almost the same, and can be mixed) and some older systems used SAE30 engine oil. Before adding any fluid, find out what is already in it. If you are unsure what the existing fluid is, give the year and model of your engine, and I'll tell you what the recommended fluid is.

Cars & Transportation: Insurance & Registration: “Question: Titling Vintage Dual-Sports! helpp?” plus 5 more

Cars & Transportation: Insurance & Registration: “Question: Titling Vintage Dual-Sports! helpp?” plus 5 more


Question: Titling Vintage Dual-Sports! helpp?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 08:44 AM PDT

Titling Vintage Dual-Sports! helpp?

A friend traded an old falling apart 1978 Yamaha DT400e for my new HTC One M8,....I wanted a restoration project....only 18....so don't know what to do as far as titling....well I'm $200 already into the project and i realize....I have to register and title this to go onto the road which I plan to when I'm finished... Okay now my friend isn't the original owner....and the guy he bought it off of, I'm pretty sure isn't either.....Also this bike clearly hasn't been road worthy in a LOONGGG time....SO there won't be a title or registration in the files as Pennsylvania purges them every 6 years,....I already checked NICB.org and the bike is not stolen.....frame and engine VIN matches., my question is, How am I to title and register this bike, when I've got no title for it (jeez its twice my age) and only a bill of sale between me and the guy I did a trade with?

Question: Driving, have you ever inadvertently fallowed, got stuck behind someone going near your destination?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 08:42 AM PDT

Driving, have you ever inadvertently fallowed, got stuck behind someone going near your destination?

I live in a small city and this will happen to me quite often. I will be around ten miles or so from my destination and get stuck behind someone. The car ahead will make all the same turns, most of the time if this happens I will use my signal before the car in front has a chance, letting he or she know my intention. I have actually fallowed someone to my apartment's parking lot and she didn't live their.

Question: My lawyer don't call,the insurance company qon't settle & pay me for my injury & pain in suffering & car. we already had one deposition?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 08:37 AM PDT

my lawyer don't call,the insurance company qon't settle & pay me for my injury & pain in suffering & car. we already had one deposition?

I just don't know what to do...this lady hit me from behind in feb 2013. my car was damaged,yet still drivable.i got hurt,plus I really had a lot of pain to go to physical therapy small rotar cuff tear.anyways lady is lieing on how accident happened and even lied on interogatory statement in which because of her false statement throughout the under oath intterogatory paper's should have got thrown out,case closed,the lady that hit me from behind didn't get ticketed,in which is the law so I had to file a complaint against the officier for not doing his job. anyways it 2014 almost 2015 & the ladies insurance company doesn't want to pay me and the right amount of money.i have $10,000 in medical bills, yet they wanted to settle as being funny with only 3,000 dollars.my car was damage I want my money from that,pain in suffering,& my injury and I had paid out of my pocket medicines I needed for pain.anyways how long do the insurance company have to rightfully pay an injured citizen my insurance was only liability ,but 25,000 am I worth that I still have lawyer fee's. what can I say to my lawyer or insurance company to settle it doesn't take almost three years

Question: Ive been paying too much and have been shut off. unabke to drive, to i have a claim to some of my $, if i return car?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 07:55 AM PDT

If you mean you had a loan to buy the car, you won't get anything back by returning the car. In fact, you will probably still owe money and will be pursued through the courts for it.

Question: Car insurance for 19 year old rates?

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 05:20 AM PDT

The price will be somewhere between an arm & a leg and bend over & take a deep breath.

Only an insurance provider (agent, broker, etc) can give you an actual number, nobody else. Even if another 19 year old girl with a new licence and newer accident tells you what she's paying, that won't do you any good. It doesn't matter what she's paying, or what I'm paying, or what any 20,000 other people are paying, because that's not what you'll be paying. And only a professional can tell you, and only if you ask them.

You could, maybe possibly, get quotes on websites, but don't. Do it by phone or in person with a professional agent or broker. There are a couple of reasons for this.

One: The internet is literally infested with fraud artists, and some of them love posing as insurance providers. And the good scammers are really good. They can produce websites and documents which all look like the real thing, because looking real is how scammers make their money. I'm extensively trained in insurance and online fraud, and it takes me days to bust an online provider as a fake. If it takes me that long (I'm not bragging, I just spent years learning this stuff), you won't be able to spot a scam until you crash and realize your insurance company doesn't exist.

Two: Real insurers don't want you as a customer, so they won't make it easy for you. You'll know you have a real insurer's website when you spend 20 minutes keying in your details for a quote, then at the end you get a screen that says "we're sorry, your request could not be processed" with instructions to try again next week or call 1-800-whatever. You're a teen, newly licensed, and you just recently crashed. That makes you the sort of customer they really hope will go somewhere else. NOTE: No insurer will admit that they do that "request cannot be processed" trick, in fact they'll deny it every time. But they do it.

Three: In order to sucessfully do online quoting, you need at least a common understanding of all that technical (and financial and legal) mumbo-jumbo they speak. And you don't have that. Do you know what a liability limit is, or a deductible, or what Comprehensive covers that Specified Perils does not? Or what the hell a first party personal injury / accident benefits package will and won't cover and when? Of course you don't, because nobody speaks that friggin' language naturally. I personally know lawyers who don't know that stuff. But lucky for you, agents and brokers do. Any idiot can say "this much per month, sign here", but only a professional can tell you what the hell all that stuff is and what it means, so ask them before you sign. And if they dodge or refuse those questions, then you know who you don't want to deal with no matter how good the price.

Question: How do I register Planned Non Operation Vehicle in Texas?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 10:38 PM PDT

How do I register Planned Non Operation Vehicle in Texas?

I have a non working car that I wont be using in a while (maybe more than a year). Do I need to register it in DMV as non operational? Cannot find any information online. Thanks!

Cars & Transportation: Car Audio: “Question: I want to get two subs preferably 1200 watt. My question would be whether to go with 10s or 12s and how big of an amp will I need.?” plus 3 more

Cars & Transportation: Car Audio: “Question: I want to get two subs preferably 1200 watt. My question would be whether to go with 10s or 12s and how big of an amp will I need.?” plus 3 more


Question: I want to get two subs preferably 1200 watt. My question would be whether to go with 10s or 12s and how big of an amp will I need.?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 10:27 AM PDT

generic power ratings are no way to specify equipment, and no way to choose a sub or amp.
1200w what?
If you're looking at peak ratings they're absolutely meaningless.
Only RMS ratings are of value - and a lot of the low price brands lie about those too.

For example - Pyle has a 12" sub that's "1200w" peak, RMS of 250w...It's $44.
Rockford Fosgate has the T2 12" with an RMS rating of 1200w...It's around $500.

FWIW - there are many 300-500w rms subs that are capable of a lot of output. For a pair you'd want an amp that's 600-1000w rms. But there are impedance/voice coil variances that have to be accounted for in choosing.

It will be easier to offer you specific help if you find a couple examples of subs you're interested in, then ask about the type of amp that would power them the best.

Question: How can I convert from Mono to Stereo without losing any sound quality?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 10:06 AM PDT

I mistakenly produced a bunch of stuff at work (at a radio station) in Mono when it needs to be Stereo. Is there a way to convert the files without a big difference in audio quality?

The audio is for an online stream

Question: I am planning on getting 2 Orion HCCA 12"s and if wire them on a monoblock amp should I get an amp that handles both their rms or just one?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 09:36 AM PDT

With a pair of 2000w rms subs you'd need an amp capable of 4kw to get optimal output from them.
However -- there are a lot of things to take into consideration here.
For one, 4000w rms is a TON of power and will require a TON of current, not to mention a very expensive amp (or pair of amps).
There is no stock electrical system that can handle that kind of current demand w/o being severely stressed, which usually results in a blown alternator.
Those subs should perform quite well with 1000w rms or so, so you don't NEED 4kw for them to play stupid loud.

Question: IPad 3rd gen JB help Please(not TO JB)?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 07:55 AM PDT

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Thursday 30 October 2014

Cars & Transportation: Commuting: “Question: One more year until I drive!! Help?” plus 3 more

Cars & Transportation: Commuting: “Question: One more year until I drive!! Help?” plus 3 more


Question: One more year until I drive!! Help?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 05:46 PM PDT

you should start saving any money you can now for when the time comes to get a vehicle...............you will need to save for: purchase price, insurance, repairs, fuel, emergency repairs, etc, etc..........if you wait til you are of age, you may not have the $$$

Question: What's the best route to take in Houston during rush hour?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 12:32 PM PDT

That is a very bad idea. With no traffic at all it will take you an hour to drive from IAH to Hobby.
Your plane may land at 5:30 but it may take up to 10 or 15 min just to get off the plane. Then you have to walk to your car or taxi. If you have to wait for luggage then add another 30 min. Once you get to Hobby you will have to go through security line and find your gate. It is just impossible to do all that in two hours.

The route with least traffic will be Hardy toll road from IAH to 610. Then take the 610 loop around the east side of town to I45 south of town and then down to Hobby.

Question: Why do people ride there Bicycles on the street?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 07:12 AM PDT

Why do people ride there Bicycles on the street?

It is very distracting when I have to change a lane, to accommodate their needs. Seriously, I live in miami and the traffic here is horrible, and on top of that I have to worry, about some random guy in front of me with a bike, making traffic horrible. Streets are for cars not bicycles, that is why you have a sidewalk.

Question: One hour drive to college doable?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 12:08 PM PDT

commuting is a dumb idea.

This drive is AT LEAST 2 hours round trip. These 2 hours could be spent working or studying.

Gas will cost you around 450 a month. So it would be cheaper to actually rent.

Cars & Transportation: Rail: “Question: Can anyone tell me the weight of a railroad track.?” plus 3 more

Cars & Transportation: Rail: “Question: Can anyone tell me the weight of a railroad track.?” plus 3 more


Question: Can anyone tell me the weight of a railroad track.?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 12:31 PM PDT

"Rail is graded by weight over a standard length. Heavier rail can support greater axle loads and higher train speeds without sustaining damage than lighter rail, but at a greater cost. In North America and the UK, rail is graded in pounds per yard (usually shown as pound or lb), so 130-pound rail would weigh 130 lb/yd (64.5 kg/m). The usual range is 115 to 141 lb/yd (57.0 to 69.9 kg/m)"
"North American railroads until the mid- to late-20th century used rails 39 ft (11.89 m) long so they could be carried to and from a worksite in gondola cars (open wagons), often 40 ft (12.2 m) long; as gondola sizes increased, so did rail lengths"
So 130 lb a yard at 40 feet times 2 rails = 3466.6 lbs for 40 ft of track.
Not counting the ties and ballast.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_(rail...

Question: Imagine a train that has constant axle spacing and infinite length?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 11:31 PM PDT

Imagine a train that has constant axle spacing and infinite length?

Imagine a train that has constant axle spacing and infinite length, sketch the time history of the displacement at a fixed point in the rail when the train is moving at constant velocity?. Sketch the time history when the velocity doubles. What is the type of these functions?

Question: Why would their be NJ Transit cars on a Norfolk Southern freight train?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 01:30 PM PDT

Why would their be NJ Transit cars on a Norfolk Southern freight train?

This morning, I was in Phillipsburgh, NJ watching trains go by, when at about 6:05 am, a mixed freight train passes me going west towards Allentown, PA. At the end of the train were several NJ Transit cars all with lights off and doors open. Why would NJ Transit cars be going to PA?

Question: Where exactly the place or station where we can ride a train going directly to Legoland in Malaysia. If We are coming from Singapore?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 04:11 AM PDT

Where exactly the place or station where we can ride a train going directly to Legoland in Malaysia. If We are coming from Singapore?

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Cars & Transportation: Maintenance & Repairs: “Question: Why is my vaccuum cleaner not working?” plus 3 more

Cars & Transportation: Maintenance & Repairs: “Question: Why is my vaccuum cleaner not working?” plus 3 more


Question: Why is my vaccuum cleaner not working?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:49 PM PDT

Why is my vaccuum cleaner not working?

Well for one, there's no filter...but I use to be able to vaccuum without one but now it's barely working...the hose works fine but my vaccuum itself won't pick up. Is it the filter or what ?

Question: Annoying audio problems with my Cadillac CTS?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:35 PM PDT

Hi i have a very annoying problem with my 2011 cadillac CTS. So recently, my passenger side audio started to act up and now it just doesn't work. Only the driver side works at the moment. The problem happened when i drove over a pothole, then to find out the passenger side audio turned off while only the drivers side was still working. And now, i have to drive over another pot hole just for it to turn back on. But most of the time, it wont even turn back on. Im guessing its the wiring or the electrical problem to it and was wondering if anyone have experienced same problem or is there anything i can do? I bought this car used almost 4 months ago with 20,300 miles on the odometer. Fairly new so idk wat the problem is??

Thanks in advance

Question: What does a rebuilt title mean?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:35 PM PDT

What does a rebuilt title mean?

I am looking for a car and I came across a 2004 Dodge Stratus RT with 70,000 miles on the odo. The title says rebuilt. What does that mean? Was a engine rebuilt or another part of the car? Is this bad that it has a rebuilt title and it only has 70k miles on it? Thanks!

Question: Okay so when I go to take a hit of my e cig I press the button and get nothing then let go and the light blinks and then stays on?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:30 PM PDT

Okay so when I go to take a hit of my e cig I press the button and get nothing then let go and the light blinks and then stays on?

And forgot when I do go to take a hit the light does come on and I've tried charging it and everything. How do I fix it

Cars & Transportation: Car Makes: “Question: What's the difference between mustang GT & mustang GT premium please? And do you like the new 2015 body style better than the 2014?” plus 3 more

Cars & Transportation: Car Makes: “Question: What's the difference between mustang GT & mustang GT premium please? And do you like the new 2015 body style better than the 2014?” plus 3 more


Question: What's the difference between mustang GT & mustang GT premium please? And do you like the new 2015 body style better than the 2014?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 03:46 PM PDT

what's the difference between mustang GT & mustang GT premium please? And do you like the new 2015 body style better than the 2014?

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Question: 1989 Toyota Corolla?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 03:44 PM PDT

1989 Toyota Corolla?

I have an 1989 toyota corolla that just recently died on me, i was going down the road and it just died out.... we tried to put a new fuel pump in it but that wasnt it, it will start and run fine when we put gas in the carb but as soon as the gas runs out it dies

Question: I have a 2010 WRX with navigation and for some reason it does not show my location. It thinks it s somewhere else. How can I fix it?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 03:33 PM PDT

I have a 2010 WRX with navigation and for some reason it does not show my location. It thinks it s somewhere else. How can I fix it?

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Question: How to differentiate the camshaft sensor from crankshaft sensor for a 2005 nissan altima?

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 03:19 PM PDT

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Update : I just bought a pair of crankshaft and camshaft sensors and they have the same part number. I cant tell which to use for the camshaft or crankshaft. is there a difference between them or are they interchangeable?

Cars & Transportation: Car Audio: “Question: My Cars CD player reads error?” plus 2 more

Cars & Transportation: Car Audio: “Question: My Cars CD player reads error?” plus 2 more


Question: My Cars CD player reads error?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:36 PM PDT

Is this aftermarket or factory? Does it make any sound also does it eject a cd once placed into it? The most common cause of a bad cd player is the eye has gone bad. Onlymthing you can try as a last minute resort is to get a cd cleaner sometimes it will work often its more like putting a bandaid on a big problem. Also 9 times out of 10 its cheaper to buy a new cd player rather than pay to have it fixed. Only exceptions are if you have a car, this is not common either, like say and Acura tl where a dash kit is hard to come by so this is am instance id recommend repair. Lmk amy other questions

Question: Stinger SK4641 4 Gauge 4000 Series Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:34 PM PDT

Stinger SK4641 4 Gauge 4000 Series Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit?

Jus was comparing some 4 gauge amp kits was wondering has anybody used the stinger 4641 4000 series amp kit and is worth buying. Any suggestions will be helpful

Question: Do I take subwoofer out before selling my car?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:17 PM PDT

Do I take subwoofer out before selling my car?

If I'm going to sell a 2008 corvette that I added a 10 inch sub to, should I get them to remove it? My brother got it for me, but my new car definetly does not need the extra bass.

Cars & Transportation: Aircraft: “Question: Wyotech info needed?” plus 4 more

Cars & Transportation: Aircraft: “Question: Wyotech info needed?” plus 4 more


Question: Wyotech info needed?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 10:42 PM PDT

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Im lookin into different aviation maintenance courses and im coming across some sites that claim wyotech has an aviation maintenance technician program but when I go on there site I can't seem to find anything about that. Can someone tell me if this is true or not? And if so direct me to the right place on there website

Question: I'm interested in becoming a pilot but I don't know where to start. I'm 16 years old and any suggestions will help?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 09:17 PM PDT

Look, without wanting to be rude, we get asked this question very frequently. It is a complicated answer that takes time for the people on here to give.

I am sure you will understand if I suggest that you simply type "How do I become an airline pilot" into the Search Answers box above. You will find everything you need to know and if you don't, come back with specific questions which we will be glad to answer.

Question: In an emergency how does the pneumatic and pressurisation system of an aircraft operate?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:55 AM PDT

Cabin outflow valve(s) close when cabin altitude reaches or exceeds 14,000 ft -
Bleed air supply sources remain same -

In the Learjet 20/30/55 series:
Windshield anti ice (bleed air) can provide emergency pressure (footwarmers) -

Question: Changing AFSC in the AirForce?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:52 AM PDT

The only helo gunners are in Special Ops and Search & Rescue. The S&R has a gunner, and the FE also mans the weapons. You really didn't ask a question. What AFSC do you have now?

You can always cross train in the USAF, if the job you are going into needs more personnel.

Question: Fear of plane crash and going on holiday?

Posted: 29 Oct 2014 01:14 AM PDT

you're more likely to be killed in a car crash on the way to the airport.....seriously the scariest thing about your trip is that it's going to be 27hrs!!!!

I've got relatives in the UK too, but I only have like a 10hr flight from the west coast of the US and that's nothing compared to your trip! yikes!

But seriously as for flights for me to the UK I've made the trip there and back at least 16 times in the past 25 years (I might go back again next year too) and I'm still here, my dad flies international almost every other month for business all over the world and has done that for the past THIRTY YEARS and he's ok.....and of course skipper was a career pilot and he's ok too!

So again you're getting paranoid and scared over nothing, frankly your biggest concern is how much you can sleep to make the trip go by faster.....cause frankly while I can do 10-12 hrs standing on my head 27hrs to the UK and back sounds like absolute hell!