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imidazol97 · August 2020

graphicguy said:
Interesting video.....

https://youtu.be/rILyBg7ZjeI

A guy with too much time on his hands. LOL

I noticed the air seemed to moving around the tire when it's rolling. It was moving the detritus
along with it. I suspect that's a factor in tire cooling.

He's got his own tire mounting machine in his garage. He doesn't have to call "the guy."

I envy him having a ratchet drill to take off the lug nuts. I really miss my shadetree mechanic
neighbor because I could borrow one of his when I wanted to play with my wheels. I do have
two hydraulic jacks, so I can lift one side of the car and move tires front/back for rotations.

driver100 · August 2020

tjc78 said:

andres3 said:
I have a lot in the closet, of high quality old audio equipment (speakers mainly) that I never sold. I'm finding from others posts here, this is a common symptom of Audiophileness. Didn't realize it was so common.
My wife has said I have more speakers than she has shoes.

Yeh, but you can't listen to shoes!

graphicguy · August 2020

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

andres3 said:
I have a lot in the closet, of high quality old audio equipment (speakers mainly) that I never sold. I'm finding from others posts here, this is a common symptom of Audiophileness. Didn't realize it was so common.
My wife has said I have more speakers than she has shoes.
Yeh, but you can't listen to shoes!

Excellent point!

ab348 · August 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

sda said:
I'm generally not a fan of black wheels. They look sharp on this Pilot.
Black on black cars is generally not too bad.

The problem than is that you have a black car though.

ab348 · August 2020

graphicguy said:
Picked up this little audio gem last night for $180. 100W X 2 into 8 ohms full bandwidth. Bluetooth, USB, turntable connections, etc. All loaded up and made by a highly regarded English audio company.

For a moment there I was concerned it might have a Lucas badge on it.

jmonroe1 · August 2020

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

andres3 said:
I have a lot in the closet, of high quality old audio equipment (speakers mainly) that I never sold. I'm finding from others posts here, this is a common symptom of Audiophileness. Didn't realize it was so common.
My wife has said I have more speakers than she has shoes.
Yeh, but you can't listen to shoes!

That’s right but you better listen to the wife that said it.

jmonroe

snakeweasel · August 2020

sda said:
I'm generally not a fan of black wheels. They look sharp on this Pilot.

It would look a lot better if the grill and the trim around the lights were also black.

snakeweasel · August 2020

abacomike said:
I have my 3 power packs plugged in to make sure they are fully charged before the storm arrives. This way I will have plenty of power for my phone in case we lose power.🤓

I usually keep at least one power pack fully charged, mostly because it comes in handy if the device I am using runs low on juice I can keep using it and not have to be within a few feet of an outlet.

snakeweasel · August 2020

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

andres3 said:
I have a lot in the closet, of high quality old audio equipment (speakers mainly) that I never sold. I'm finding from others posts here, this is a common symptom of Audiophileness. Didn't realize it was so common.
My wife has said I have more speakers than she has shoes.
Yeh, but you can't listen to shoes!

Some shoes do squeak when you walk on certain surfaces.

houdini1 · August 2020

snakeweasel said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

andres3 said:
I have a lot in the closet, of high quality old audio equipment (speakers mainly) that I never sold. I'm finding from others posts here, this is a common symptom of Audiophileness. Didn't realize it was so common.
My wife has said I have more speakers than she has shoes.
Yeh, but you can't listen to shoes!
Some shoes do squeak when you walk on certain surfaces.

Plus you would look kinda silly wearing speakers on your feet.

abacomike · August 2020

It's poring outside and the winds are fierce!

abacomike · August 2020

tjc78 · August 2020

ab348 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

sda said:
I'm generally not a fan of black wheels. They look sharp on this Pilot.
Black on black cars is generally not too bad.
The problem than is that you have a black car though.

Black exterior is fine, it’s the interior I dislike.

explorerx4 · August 2020

@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.

tjc78 · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.

It’s Florida. The fact they are even in the spot is to be commended.

driver100 · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.

Well, it is Florida.....lucky if they are in the lines.

abacomike · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.

It's when they pull in to their spot only halfway and block the parking lot that's scary. The garbage truck hit a car last month that was parked halfway into the spot. Driving in my parking lot is always a challenge!🤪😜🤓

jmonroe1 · August 2020

driver100 said:

explorerx4 said:
@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.
Well, it is Florida.....lucky if they are in the lines.

A few years ago my Delray Beach SIL said some of the seniors consider it a plus when they find their housing complex on the first try.

jmonroe

suydam · August 2020

abacomike said:

@abacomike — you know where you live! That is par for the course there!

imidazol97 · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
@abacomike,
Vehicles parking parallel to the lines seems to be an issue.

Maybe the winds have blown them sideways from a proper position between the lines.

imidazol97 · August 2020

@abacomike
Stay safe.
Like the photos. Those look like real palm trees.

stickguy · August 2020

imidazol97 said:
@abacomike
Stay safe.
Like the photos. Those look like real palm trees.

they are doing amazing work with cell phone towers these days!

actually, along the highway here there are towers \disguised as pine trees (in the pine barrens area, so a natural choice). They even blend in well enough you really don't notice them.

oldfarmer50 · August 2020

jmonroe1 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

stickguy said:
Mike, the right time is when you need a car, and they have what you want at a price you are comfortable with. In hindsight, any move can look good or bad (like in my case, I would likely have been much better off waiting). But at the time, who knew that 5 months later we would still be housebound, and barely putting any miles on the car?
I disagree. The right time to buy a car is when you want one but don’t need it and the dealer HAS to sell one.

I remember reading once that most car advertisements are viewed by people who have already purchased a car. It’s normal to second guess after the fact. I know that when I bought my first new car after a 20 something year lapse I was still researching prices months later to see if I made a good deal.

C’mon man, be honest. You were checking adds to see how bad you screwed up.

jmonroe

That’s what checking to see if I made a good deal implies.

oldfarmer50 · August 2020

stickguy said:
that was surprisingly interesting. and a good reminder of why it isn't smart to drive on marginal tires, including ones with a lot of sidewall cracking.

Did that car’s wheels have a lot of camber? Drift car maybe?

venture · August 2020

snakeweasel said:

sda said:
I'm generally not a fan of black wheels. They look sharp on this Pilot.
It would look a lot better if the grill and the trim around the lights were also black.

Oddly enough, my sons Land Rover is all black - even the grille, side vents, and emblems...but the wheels are silver. it looks pretty good.

jmonroe1 · August 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe1 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

stickguy said:
Mike, the right time is when you need a car, and they have what you want at a price you are comfortable with. In hindsight, any move can look good or bad (like in my case, I would likely have been much better off waiting). But at the time, who knew that 5 months later we would still be housebound, and barely putting any miles on the car?
I disagree. The right time to buy a car is when you want one but don’t need it and the dealer HAS to sell one.

I remember reading once that most car advertisements are viewed by people who have already purchased a car. It’s normal to second guess after the fact. I know that when I bought my first new car after a 20 something year lapse I was still researching prices months later to see if I made a good deal.

C’mon man, be honest. You were checking adds to see how bad you screwed up.

jmonroe
That’s what checking to see if I made a good deal implies.

I know, I know but who makes that determination? You, your wife or some yes man you hire for such things?

jmonroe

tjc78 · August 2020

My wife wants black wheels on her next SUV... luckily for me it appears that the XC90 doesn’t have an all black option. She told me that’s what she wants to replace the Enclave with. I also told her expect the payment to go up about $150. XC90 gets pricey before even getting to the Inscription trim level like my S60

roadburner · August 2020

As I posted in CCBA-
So...
My local dealer took in a 2016 M3 DCT- Yas Marina Blue, CF roof/front splitter/rear spoiler, Sakhir Orange leather. Very few options: M Adaptive suspension, H-K, Nav, Comfort Access, and that's it- absolutely no nannies.
According to Car and Driver it will hit 100 mph in 8.5 seconds and runs the quarter in the 12.2 seconds. So it's actually fast.
My wife is already in love with it, even though it's $6k over budget.

oldfarmer50 · August 2020

roadburner said:
As I posted in CCBA-
So...
My local dealer took in a 2016 M3 DCT- Yas Marina Blue, CF roof/front splitter/rear spoiler, Sakhir Orange leather. Very few options: M Adaptive suspension, H-K, Nav, Comfort Access, and that's it- absolutely no nannies.
According to Car and Driver it will hit 100 mph in 8.5 seconds and runs the quarter in the 12.2 seconds. So it's actually fast.
My wife is already in love with it, even though it's $6k over budget.

I like the blue exterior. The interior is striking. Are you sure that something that bright will wear on you and your wife well? I would imagine you could strike a favorable deal as buyers won’t be flocking to something that unusual.

explorerx4 · August 2020

That BMW might be ok if you are a Florida Gators fan. Otherwise that's an ugly interior.

explorerx4 · August 2020

This video is almost as strange as the GoPro in the tire.
Right hand drive Bullitt Mustang.
Started out thinking, why is the guy getting in on the passenger side?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTbCbb_db0

stickguy · August 2020

tjc78 said:
My wife wants black wheels on her next SUV... luckily for me it appears that the XC90 doesn’t have an all black option. She told me that’s what she wants to replace the Enclave with. I also told her expect the payment to go up about $150. XC90 gets pricey before even getting to the Inscription trim level like my S60

lease a service loaner. Might help a bit.

stickguy · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
That BMW might be ok if you are a Florida Gators fan. Otherwise that's an ugly interior.

definitely polarizing, but every car/color is a matter of personal taste.

stickguy · August 2020

Mustang is a big car for over there. And must cost a fortune to run at their gas prices.

jmonroe1 · August 2020

stickguy said:

explorerx4 said:
That BMW might be ok if you are a Florida Gators fan. Otherwise that's an ugly interior.
definitely polarizing, but every car/color is a matter of personal taste.

Like we’ve been told, there’s a butt for every seat. However, I don’t think my butt would look good in those seats.

jmonroe

Michaell · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
That BMW might be ok if you are a Florida Gators fan. Otherwise that's an ugly interior.

I was thinking that looks like the classic Gulf livery.

carnaught · August 2020

The metal “M” badge on the seats look like they’d be uncomfortable.

snakeweasel · August 2020

Gotta post this, enjoy.

oldfarmer50 · August 2020

stickguy said:
Mustang is a big car for over there. And must cost a fortune to run at their gas prices.

And not cheap to buy. What did he say, 48k pounds? Isn’t that over $70k?

stickguy · August 2020

the fancy stereo alone was 1,600 pounds extra.

snakeweasel · August 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

stickguy said:
Mustang is a big car for over there. And must cost a fortune to run at their gas prices.
And not cheap to buy. What did he say, 48k pounds? Isn’t that over $70k?

According to Fords UK website the Mustang starts at 38,035 Pounds which at today's exchange rate works out to $49,771. Nope not cheap at all.

imidazol97 · August 2020

@abacomike hasn't posted, and I heard on radio early news about lost power. I assume
he's lost his internet connection. But his cellphone might be providing access if the
towers are working.

Sandman is in that same area in a residence. Dino001 is midstate if I recall.

Hope everyone is safe.

imidazol97 · August 2020

Thinking of electric power going out, I've considered recommending son and DIL check into backup power for their new home. I've seen stories about larger batteries as backups rather than natural gas or gasoline powered generators.

Does anyone have any experience with either one? I've also considered buying them a fairly large backup power supply for their computers since they both are heavy uses and work from home much of the time.

driver100 · August 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

roadburner said:
As I posted in CCBA-
So...
My local dealer took in a 2016 M3 DCT- Yas Marina Blue, CF roof/front splitter/rear spoiler, Sakhir Orange leather. Very few options: M Adaptive suspension, H-K, Nav, Comfort Access, and that's it- absolutely no nannies.
According to Car and Driver it will hit 100 mph in 8.5 seconds and runs the quarter in the 12.2 seconds. So it's actually fast.
My wife is already in love with it, even though it's $6k over budget.

I like the blue exterior. The interior is striking. Are you sure that something that bright will wear on you and your wife well? I would imagine you could strike a favorable deal as buyers won’t be flocking to something that unusual.

oldfarmer.....did you ever consider becoming a diplomat? Explorer doesn't mess around, gets right to the point;

That BMW might be ok if you are a Florida Gators fan. Otherwise that's an ugly interior.

I won't comment but I hope he has a strong pair of sunglasses....and I love the exterior.

snakeweasel · August 2020

imidazol97 said:
Thinking of power supplies, I've considered recommending son and DIL check into backup power for their new home. I've seen stories about larger batteries as backups rather than natural gas or gasoline powered generators.

Does anyone have any experience with either one? I've also considered buying them a fairly large backup power supply for their computers since they both are heavy uses and work from home much of the time.

We have a neighbor who has a Tesla powerwall and solar panels. The solar panels run his home during the day and excess power charges the powerwall and the powerwall powers the house at night. Not sure what it cost him but he is all but off the grid. He likes it.

However given the price I would look at a gas generator.

abacomike · August 2020

imidazol97 said:
@abacomike hasn't posted, and I heard on radio early news about lost power. I assume
he's lost his internet connection. But his cellphone might be providing access if the
towers are working.

Sandman is in that same area in a residence. Dino001 is midstate if I recall.

Hope everyone is safe.

Thanks for your concern, imid. I did not experience a power outage, that I know of. Storm is 45 miles due east of me moving up into Palm Beach County. My daughter lives in South Boynton Beach, near the ocean, but she tells me everything is OK.

Very foggy outside with occasional heavy squalls from the bands of the storm. When the storm crossed Andros Island (largest Bahamian Island), it fizzled to a tropical storm with winds at 65-70 mph. It has not recovered from that and remains a tropical storm. The winds move counterclockwise around the center so our winds will be coming in from the west northwest soon.

I guess we dodged another bullet on this one like we did with Dorian last summer.

graphicguy · August 2020

explorerx4 said:
This video is almost as strange as the GoPro in the tire.
Right hand drive Bullitt Mustang.
Started out thinking, why is the guy getting in on the passenger side?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTbCbb_db0

Could he gush any more about the Mustang? I think the reviewer is smitten.

abacomike · August 2020

To get info on hurricanes and storms, I try to tune in to local weather reports on local TV channels. They report "facts" and "data" only!

Occasionally I tune to the Weather Channel for updates - and I get inundated with sensationalism and Shakespearean Drama. Sure they provide weather data and storm positioning, but they over dramatize the information.

As an example, the hurricane weakened to a tropical storm and they reported that fact as the NWS updated info, but then they warn of impending strengthening and to stay tuned for up-to-the-minute reports from meteorologists on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, etc. "...I am very concerned about this storm causing extensive damage and power outages..." says the chief hurricane specialist.

I realize that they are providing a service to the public during these storm developments but there's a troubling "slant" in my opinion when compared to local weather reporting which tends to be less dramatic and less ominous.

This is just my opinion.😜🤪🤓

tjc78 · August 2020

stickguy said:

tjc78 said:
My wife wants black wheels on her next SUV... luckily for me it appears that the XC90 doesn’t have an all black option. She told me that’s what she wants to replace the Enclave with. I also told her expect the payment to go up about $150. XC90 gets pricey before even getting to the Inscription trim level like my S60
lease a service loaner. Might help a bit.

Yes, a little. Equipped the way we would want, a T6 Momentum with HK and heated rear seats is 60K. No way that’s leasing at $500/ month. It’s more like $650ish. An Inscription is upper 60s and payments in the 7’s right now.

Enclave stays in the fleet until December, so who knows what deals there will be.

stickguy · August 2020

$650 is well beyond what I am willing to pay on a lease (heck, beyond what I am willing to pay on a loan!). For the "good" car I will go to $400. If I lease again when the TLX is done, cap will be $300 (the days of the nice car for $225/month may be done).

I agree that with the craziness in the world today, predicting conditions in December is just a wild guess.

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