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Another 200K US built Hondas soon will be rolling out. They're considering building the Fit and Civic there.
http://youtube.com/w/Crash-Test---Smart%2C-Opel-Corsa-%28Comparativa%29?v=Q3uv9a- 4t0rM&search=crash%20test
Note also in the European video on that site above that in a head-on crash with a bigger Benz the door still opens.
-juice
I get freaked in my friend's MG when next to a big scary truck.
-juice
First Thursday night in awhile that there's been no baseball in our lives, and I blow it!
Oh, well... chats will be here long after the season is over.
Still here, and
Cheers!
Paul
-juice
Also... In this issue is the story from Firehouse magazine regarding the strong Subaru "B" pillars and roof strength.
http://www.drive.subaru.com/Sum06_WhatsInside.htm
Bob
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8IKKKO00.htm?sub=apn_news_down&cha- n=db
Bob
Subaru ranks highly in J.D. Power NZ study
Can't remember ever having to cut into one in my career - I'll have to look at the drill field this week & see if we have any Subaru training cars to cut - the guys could be in for a surprise!
May have to talk to our wreck supplier & see if they have any they can donate for demolition.
Happy 4th, everyone - stay safe.
Cheers!
Paul
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060627/phtu050.html?.v=28
-juice
So we'll have leftover food chat next week!
Bob
-Brian
You can do both with wireless! :P
Jim
I do check my email on the phone though.
-Brian
I missed the chat by about 5 min- I was outside doing yardwork and totally lost track of time (as if I'm not already confused!)
Some observations about cars in Korea- they build Hyundai's very well. I rode around in some taxis and despite the hard use and bumpy and pothole ridden roads, the cars had very little in the way of rattles and noises, even the ones a few years old. Impressive. They have some super luxurious cars that don't make it to the states too- one has a little camera at the nose of the car that lets you see left and right before you creep out into a blind intersection. Neat.
They also have direct rail injection diesels. Riding around in one if it didn't have a badge on the outside I wouldn't have known it. Quiet, comfortable, smooth, with decent power. Diesels sure have come a long way.
Lots of expensive cars running around- MBs, BMWs, Porsches, Bentlys, even a Lamborghini- Korea taxes them over 100% so even a MB or BMW easily becomes a $2-300K car! :surprise:
On the home front, I get home to find a ding on my rear bumper! :mad: I don't even have license plates yet! I'm going to see if I can buff it out and use a little touch up paint. I guess it was a matter of time but still. . .
Hope everyone had a good 4th! Trying to catch up on all the posts!
tom
~Colin
You'd think they could make ding-proof bumpers!
tom
~c
Any how, hot tub, eh? How much? A friend just got one, ended up costing about $8 grand with the electrical install.
I didn't realize this but all you need is a 220 volt outlet, right? No plumbing, his just fills up with a hose.
-juice
220v 50amp circuit is what it needs. We had a electric stove with 220v already and a friend of ours was getting rid of their gas stove (for free). So instead of adding another panel to our electrical (the main panel is full already) or going to 200 amp service, I opted to do the stove swap for far less $$$.
Fillup took about 50 minutes via the outside garden hose. Initial heating to 100F took 4.5 hours. The unit is fully insulated, with the motor on the outside of the tub to allow for that insulation. Nice and quiet, though with the "bubbles" on, it's hard to hear anyone outside of the tub. Had a cool LED light that can cycle through colors or stay stationary on one color.
We've been using it almost every night. The intent is to continue using it in the winter as well.
Here's a few pictures from the initial install, including a "before" pic:
-Brian
Brian- nice hot tub! Can we come try it out?
tom
You think they could piggy-back off the 220 volt outlet that hooks up to my clothes dryer? Or would it need its own dedicated power?
-juice
200amp service is the norm in new houses around here. The tub has to be 10ft away from overhead powerlines (may be able to see that in the pics). Our original intent was to place the tub on the grass directly next to where it is now on the patio - the tub would have been about 8ft away from the overhead power lines. And it has to be at least 2ft away from the house. The walk to the tub steps is just over 10ft.
-Brian
This is one case where I've always liked to have one, but DW took the initiative to actually do it. Our water bill hasn't gone up but a few $ (meaning we've been 400 gallons or so under the minimum billing amount for quite a while). Getting use to the gas range has been an adjustment, we both grew up on gas oven/ranges but our house came with the electric one. How that electric one radiated heat, wow. The gas one cools so much quicker.
-Brian
Really, though, to me they all appear the same dark blue they've always been. :confuse:
-Brian
Is that Carter Subaru where Joe Spitz (Cars101.com) works?
Bob
We picked up an '06 Legacy Special Edition sedan, automatic, in Atlantic Blue Pearl, with subwoofer/amplifier and all-weather mats as the only options. Sales price was $18,900 before taxes, unbeatable!
What a great vehicle, too! I feel like I'm driving something much more expensive. It's our all-time favorite Subaru color (sorry it's the last year for it), and the two-tone interior is sharp. With the light taupe cloth, though, I spent a few hours Scotchguarding everything as soon as we got home. Throttle response is amazing compared to the old one and to our '04 Outback. After driving the new Legacy for a day, I drove the Outback, and actually checked to see if the parking brake was still on, it felt so restrained in comparison. The moonroof helps it feel more upscale - it's hard to believe this is essentially the base model Legacy.
I feel much better knowing the old Legacy won't end up in a junkyard somewhere right away - we sold it to a mechanic at our dealership for a few hundred bucks. Many of the folks at the dealership know the old car, and were asking about it while we were in selecting our new one, and the mechanic has worked on it many times. He'll fix it up for his daughter. I'm disappointed we won't see it hit 300,000, but at least I know it's got a good home where it still has a good shot at hitting that mark.
Here are a few pics, with our '91, both side-by-side at the dealership, and the '06.
I'll post another pic in a week or so, when we'll have had the windows tinted and the mudguards installed.
BTW, where were those pics taken? Is that across from Alki? (bottom pic)
Congrats again, Jeff!
tom
-Brian
Jeff: I won't tell my wife, she'd be real jealous. That's our favorite color, and she wants an auto sedan next. She'd probably want the limited but the SE is the better value. Congrats!
I could get her that and then drive her Legacy wagon, but I really prefer the Forester over the Legacy. It's getting a bit long in the tooth but Sandy refuses to break!
-juice
http://www.saab92x.com/viewtopic.php?id=7469
Bob
-Frank
Again, there's the never-ending trailer brake issue. I believe the Jeep is only rated to tow 1000 if there are no trailer brakes. Check the owner's manual to be sure.
Bob