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[Paul N-M]

I'm not sure it's entirely wise or kind to describe those who know and would freely help as 'arrogant'...if your preconception of what their answers should have been is not satisfied you are of course entirely free to ignore their advice. The expression 'don't look a gift horse in the mouth' comes to mind.

Having spent a lifetime in automotive engineering design, my experience is much like Colin's; there are surprisingly few black and white answers in engineering. Engineers learn to pool the available facts and data (hopefully distinguishing them from fiction in the process) and make appropriate choices. Perhaps the greatest skill of all is asking the right questions.

'A7 Friends' is by no means immune from dogma, waffle, misinformation, sniping and backbiting, but my limited experience of other motoring forums suggests we have much to be proud of here.

You hit the nail on the head Chris. As you also say this forum has much to be proud of in the way members generally conduct themeselves. I have been horrified at some of the vitriol displayed on some car forums.

Paul N-M