Mexican test track report: I have a new respect for the Rowdy Audi. Holy crap, 600hp raises a whole different set of concerns when passing on a two lane. Sixty to lose your license takes about 3 seconds. Pass *everyone* or brake to avoid overshooting the gap halfway up the line. But man what a rush.
I think it's been over a year since I have bought or sold a car. Feels weird.
eastsideTim said:I think it's been over a year since I have bought or sold a car. Feels weird.
It's been over 2 years for me- and I halfway don't count that since it was trading in The Dancer's truck for a few-years-newer model as it was going out of warranty and starting to have a few issues that would be expensive to have fixed. The last one that really counts would be the E46 convertible, which was back in March of 2020...
Mine would probably be that I've been slowly undoing all of the changes I made to the E46 when I had intended to take it to the Challenge and putting it back even closer to stock in some regards than it was when I got it (I wish I had the time- and garage space- to put the original rear end back in so the gearing was a bit better for normal driving).
eastsideTim said:I think it's been over a year since I have bought or sold a car. Feels weird.
Did our outing this morning get you jonesing a little? :)
wae said:eastsideTim said:I think it's been over a year since I have bought or sold a car. Feels weird.
Did our outing this morning get you jonesing a little? :)
Just a bit. Going to have to try to regain some objectivity while shopping this weekend.
Hearing Derek from Vice Grip frantically shout "Oil alone is not enough!" will never not be funny
Kei trucks have dropped way down in price, like almost in half. I did say if the prices ever came down to earth I'd start looking.
I guess I need to call my insurance company and see what they have to say
NickD said:Hearing Derek from Vice Grip frantically shout "Oil alone is not enough!" will never not be funny
I must have missed that. What video was that in?
eastsideTim said:NickD said:Hearing Derek from Vice Grip frantically shout "Oil alone is not enough!" will never not be funny
I must have missed that. What video was that in?
It's in a lot of them. Whenever he's doing the oil change and adds Lucas Oil Stabilizer (he never says the name, but that's the catchphrase on the Lucas bottle) he'll shout that out. Always makes me laugh hysterically. Like at the 1:31:42 mark in this video.
It's really hard to do at 54 but I can precisely boot a ball out of two blockhead boxer dogs minus head shots.
grubby slober on the old vans though...
In the past 24 hours, I have introduction my 15 year old daughter to the patriot act, Henry David thouros civil disobedience, niccolo macchavellis the prince, snow crash and cryptonomicon by Neil Stevenson.
Take that information as you will.
I have no room in the driveway or garage. I just bought two more vehicles this morning. Luckily, they can't be brought home yet anyway.
NickD said:eastsideTim said:NickD said:Hearing Derek from Vice Grip frantically shout "Oil alone is not enough!" will never not be funny
I must have missed that. What video was that in?
It's in a lot of them. Whenever he's doing the oil change and adds Lucas Oil Stabilizer (he never says the name, but that's the catchphrase on the Lucas bottle) he'll shout that out. Always makes me laugh hysterically. Like at the 1:31:42 mark in this video.
Okay, that is funny
I don't think I'll ever get over Macho Grande.
In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
Howie made it?
Peabody said:Kei trucks have dropped way down in price, like almost in half. I did say if the prices ever came down to earth I'd start looking.
I guess I need to call my insurance company and see what they have to say
That's because states are starting to revoke their registrations. If you want it as a field truck, probably not an issue.
In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
Mach Grande? What is it?
eastsideTim said:In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
Howie made it?
No... afraid not. We lost Howie the next day.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:Peabody said:Kei trucks have dropped way down in price, like almost in half. I did say if the prices ever came down to earth I'd start looking.
I guess I need to call my insurance company and see what they have to say
That's because states are starting to revoke their registrations. If you want it as a field truck, probably not an issue.
They're legal here, and became very popular during Covid when cars generally weren't available. New car dealers were selling them and, while the general quality and selection went up, the prices doubled.
It was kind of funny when people started talking about buying them like they'd found some sort of loophole or something. We've known for 20yrs they were an option.
My insurance company hasn't been particularly interested in discussing it with me, I guess I need to follow up on that
Minor confession: I like both mustard, and mayonnaise on my veggie sub. And I typically don't eat mayo
I have no desire to have greasy hair, a beard, BO, bad breath, or cavities.
But, dear Bob, it feels like I spend a lot of time on personal hygiene every day.
I should look better than this.
I've been dodging I.T. as my company issued Dell Latitude is years beyond its replacement schedule and they've been wanting to euthanize it.
I confess that I really felt a sense of abandonment as I handed over my trusty steed.
Oh the adventures we had....5.5 trips around the planet together in 2019 alone.
Godspeed my friend, you served me well.
I bought a 2000 Miata LS. Supposed to pick it up in the morning. The price was such that I couldn't let it go. My confession: After Fluids, Filters, Belts, and Hoses, etc. some quality time with a tooth brush and elbow grease, I'll probably post it FS on here. (To Flip) There! I said it. Unless I fall for it. Still looking for a Spec Rodanish Miata.
After 2 1/2 years of being Miataless and about 4 years of being without a streetable Miata, I'll just say this: DAYUM! Mazda flat hit it out of the park with Miatas. I'd forgotten how much fun they are. Minor confession: I doubt I'll sell it. 
Miata #4:
I'm just going to say it
Movie CGI peaked with Pirates of the Caribbean.
I just watched my girlfriend, whom I love dearly, make us breakfast.
She made egg and cheese breakfast burritos.
First, she dropped a bunch of eggshells in the bowl and had to fish them out. When she poured the mixture into the pan, it immediately started to scorch so she turned the heat down and used a metal butter knife to stir the mixture.
A metal butter knife. On a hard coated, non-stick skillet.
Next she added the cheese. It was little individual packages of cheese not grated cheese. The cheese chunks kinda melted and then she used a metal spatula to flip the mixture over and break it up.
Lastly, she filled the flour tortillas like a soft shell taco. The mixture looked like something from the Toxic Avenger. It smelled good but when I went to pick mine up, a glop of undercooked egg whites fell out and hit my plate like a snotty booger. I just sat there and stared at it and she asked if I was alright. "Yeah", I muttered. I didn't want to make her feel bad so I took a bite and some more undercooked egg erupted through the side of the tortilla like a giant zit.
I tapped out. I told her I wasn't very hungry because my stomach hurts. Which wasn't untrue because I'm still recovering from pneumonia, which messed me up really bad. I was juuuust starting to get my appetite back. Looks like more canned soup for me.
I love her to death but she isn't a very good cook. But she tries so hard which is why I never say anything. But damn.
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