I’m back, I think

I've been mostly inactive for a year or two, aside from occasional updates on my dad's FFR cobra.  As far as that goes, dyno run was a bust. Bad oil pan gasket, incorrectly installed head gasket, and tune issues on the holly sniper EFI. The engine is almost back together.  Otherwise I've drifted away from cars. I've gone down the watch rabbit hole. I came back to see if we have discussed the new RCR NB Miata video, and found a recent thread asking for help in Binghamton. While that came to a positive conclusion, I could have stepped in easily, as I'm only 20 minutes away from the local seller.  My only other update is a potential move to Savannah, GA in a year.

Aside from that, what have I missed?

Well, howdy (again), and welcome back.  Some names are gone, some have changed, some came and got sent away, but mostly, it's the same.

So what was the final outcome with the Sniper. I am two years into the TBI game and while still convinced of its potential, I think they have too many systemic pitfalls for the average person. Great if you want EFI to be your hobby, but not so much as a component in a vehicle that is used for transportation.

Guessing the head gasket was installed front to back and you ended up with overheating? ( I am thinking this was a 302 no?)

A guy I was friends with joined the forum, started saying garbage, wanted to fight everyone, got booted, then showed up in front of my house wanting to fight me.

That was the weirdest thing that happened in my corner of the forum. Other than that, pretty average around here. 

Engine is a 331, dad put the HG on backwards I think. Cylinder 4 was steam cleaned. The tune issue was the progressive linkage to the secondaries. The computer has to self learn on the straight linkage then you can swap over, I think.

Curious about the Sniper EFI.  A friend suggested it as an alternative for the Chevy II, which is due back from the painter very, very soon.

So not easy enough for the average 9-year old to tune to perfection?

Tell me more about the watch rabbit hole. Collecting, restoring, building? I too am digging my own hole.

Savannah is awesome ... 

We have a fair amount of watch enthusiasts here. Welcome back!

Appleseed said:

A guy I was friends with joined the forum, started saying garbage, wanted to fight everyone, got booted, then showed up in front of my house wanting to fight me.

That was the weirdest thing that happened in my corner of the forum. Other than that, pretty average around here. 

Holy crap, I had no idea he had a personal connection to anyone on here, nor about the other part! 

Appleseed said:

A guy I was friends with joined the forum, started saying garbage, wanted to fight everyone, got booted, then showed up in front of my house wanting to fight me.

That was the weirdest thing that happened in my corner of the forum. Other than that, pretty average around here. 

Wait, randy showed up at your house? That's berkeleyed up. 

Yes. Threats and all. Called my house disgusting, SWMBO berking disgusting, and that she conned me because the little hellspawn wasn't mine.

It's now a running joke at home.

"Good by disgusting wife, good by disgusting house, I love you kid who isn't mine."

Apology to Brian, I kind of jacked your thread. 

Mndsm said:

Appleseed said:

A guy I was friends with joined the forum, started saying garbage, wanted to fight everyone, got booted, then showed up in front of my house wanting to fight me.

That was the weirdest thing that happened in my corner of the forum. Other than that, pretty average around here. 

Wait, randy showed up at your house? That's berkeleyed up. 

I feel like I missed something.

I also fell down the watch rabbit hole followed by a trip down the bicycle rabbit hole which kept me less active here.

I jacked up my house to put in a new foundation.

I'm actually going to the Challenge this year. (after 8 years of threats)

Oh, and there is this virus going around called Covid-19.  Bad stuff.

No Worries Appleseed, it's a memorable story. 
 

As for watches, I'm up to a dozen or so. Current DD is an Islander ISL-44, an SKX clone with an Emerald dial and an embossed bezel. I've dived into a few seiko mods that have stalled because reinstalling watch hands is a motherberkeleyer. I may start a new wrist check watch thread when I get home. 
 

Also I've gotten into abridged anime. Best is TFS Hellsing, followed by DBZA, SAOA, and How to be an Adventurer. 

I'm still promoting Korean junk but the difference is people are starting to buy them now. I don't know if they're listening to me or the cars are good enough on their own. I'm going with it's because of me. 

Hyundai! KIA! You hear that? I'm you're best salesman!

Welcome back. 

Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) said:

I jacked up my house to put in a new foundation.

I'm actually going to the Challenge this year. (after 8 years of threats)

Oh, and there is this virus going around called Covid-19.  Bad stuff.

You shouldn't have sold the SS, if you will be at challenge this year !!!!!!! 

bobzilla said:

I'm still promoting Korean junk but the difference is people are starting to buy them now. I don't know if they're listening to me or the cars are good enough on their own. I'm going with it's because of me. 

Hyundai! KIA! You hear that? I'm you're best salesman!

Fire up a Twitter account and you could be an internet influencer.  The Kardashian of Korean Kars. 

Nothing better than recycling, right?

Welcome back?  Maybe?  I dunno, do you thing mang and enjoy.

Appleseed said:

Yes. Threats and all. Called my house disgusting, SWMBO berking disgusting, and that she conned me because the little hellspawn wasn't mine.

It's now a running joke at home.

"Good by disgusting wife, good by disgusting house, I love you kid who isn't mine."

Apology to Brian, I kind of jacked your thread. 

How very Princess Bride of you.

How's your Holocaust Cloak?

In reply to Stefan (Forum Supporter) :

I'm sorry I didn't list that among my assets.

mr2s2000elise said:

Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) said:

I jacked up my house to put in a new foundation.

I'm actually going to the Challenge this year. (after 8 years of threats)

Oh, and there is this virus going around called Covid-19.  Bad stuff.

You shouldn't have sold the SS, if you will be at challenge this year !!!!!!! 

The reason I'm going is because the SS is going with its new owner.

John Welsh (Moderate Supporter) said:

bobzilla said:

I'm still promoting Korean junk but the difference is people are starting to buy them now. I don't know if they're listening to me or the cars are good enough on their own. I'm going with it's because of me. 

Hyundai! KIA! You hear that? I'm you're best salesman!

Fire up a Twitter account and you could be an internet influencer.  The Kardashian of Korean Kars. 

While I do have a nice butt I don't think it's big enough for that moniker