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Verstoppen reminds me of Valentino Rossi earlyish...
Verstoppen reminds me of Valentino Rossi earlyish in his career riding for Honda. He does things that defy the laws of physics. Routinely sliding up to and just kissing the barriers in Monaco, power...
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05-09-2023, 09:17 PM
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I’m not TRO but I’m also a multi year subscriber....
I’m not TRO but I’m also a multi year subscriber. It’s not exactly cheap, but well below Prime and Netflix. As TRO noted their production is, imo, very good. They also have specific programs devoted...
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I spent a lot of time at COTA. MotoGP for years....
I spent a lot of time at COTA. MotoGP for years. WEC for several races until they abandoned the night racing. But my interest in subjecting myself to the ticket prices, crush of bodies, gouging...
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New ICE Vehicles Banned in California by 2035
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I prefer merging at 80 into 70 mph traffic. Let’s...
I prefer merging at 80 into 70 mph traffic. Let’s me pick my spot. :drool:
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04-26-2023, 08:32 PM
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Agreed, except for the first clause.
Agreed, except for the first clause.
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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I’m curious to see what you think. Most know that...
I’m curious to see what you think. Most know that the quickest way around a corner is at the limit of the tires’ grip. It’s not in a full lock slide. Not saying the guy doesn’t have good car control....
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04-25-2023, 02:51 PM
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Very good driving, but notice that after a few...
Very good driving, but notice that after a few lurid slides everyone else hung back. :popcorn:
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04-24-2023, 02:15 PM
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You've probably seen the size of the buried...
You've probably seen the size of the buried concrete foundations of those things. They are immense.
And they quickly feather the blades in strongish winds.
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04-21-2023, 05:25 PM
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Speaking of moles-tar vans. My first “car” was a...
Speaking of moles-tar vans. My first “car” was a ‘68 Econoline 302 v8 window van with curtains, and 3” foam under shag bathroom carpet. It was a pain to maintain, but it always ran. And had other...
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04-21-2023, 02:10 PM
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Fumoto valve and residual oil
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I’m guessing this requires disconnecting both...
I’m guessing this requires disconnecting both lines from the adapter plate. I applaud your dedication. I’d make a huge mess doing that.
I just run a version of the oem turbo engine cooler setup....
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That’s wild. All these years I’ve thought that...
That’s wild. All these years I’ve thought that the point of the chevron faced the front at the contact patch.
:iono::iono:
Edit. Damn good thing they put those funny little arrows on them.
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04-19-2023, 04:35 PM
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Fumoto valve and residual oil
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And the unasked question. Does it matter?? ...
And the unasked question. Does it matter??
General answer. Probably not. I change mine on a warm engine primarily to ensure that the oil is well mixed.
Even on an in-line vertical...
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04-17-2023, 11:32 PM
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We’ve never been introduced, but you have left...
We’ve never been introduced, but you have left the distinct impression that a costume would be redundant. :confused0068:
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04-17-2023, 07:53 PM
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Wife and I drove to northern Virginia to visit...
Wife and I drove to northern Virginia to visit younger son for a week back in 2017. Spent a full day at Gettysburg. It’s really sobering. Standing by the Lee statue on Seminary Ridge looking across...
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04-17-2023, 07:35 PM
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The pull-out from Paris as well as the re-entry...
The pull-out from Paris as well as the re-entry were largely symbolic. Trump’s move intended to resonate with his base and Biden’s to fulfill a promise to environmentalists.
The major problem is...
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Or, if our survival depends on it, we could help...
Or, if our survival depends on it, we could help them transition to green energy, bypassing the mistakes we made. Or not. Survival may not matter that much to us.
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04-14-2023, 05:36 PM
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Maybe I shouldn’t have cried “bot.” The fuckers...
Maybe I shouldn’t have cried “bot.” The fuckers seem to have invaded.
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04-14-2023, 01:19 PM
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When I was in the research business, I found...
When I was in the research business, I found inflection points and transitions of particular interest. Shifting equilibria and the associated instability are fascinating. This one has my attention. ...
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04-14-2023, 11:45 AM
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She’s probably a bot. Would be a “Her” kind of...
She’s probably a bot. Would be a “Her” kind of romance.
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04-08-2023, 10:43 PM
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I definitely would. I’ve run across a spate of...
I definitely would. I’ve run across a spate of dodgy dental clinics lately. My wife told hers that they were crooked and reported them to the ADA. Not that that will lead to anything.
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04-07-2023, 09:15 PM
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I’m retired. Any computer/AI can do my job. All...
I’m retired. Any computer/AI can do my job. All you have to do is turn it off.
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04-06-2023, 08:04 PM
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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Trained right handed. Worked for a couple of...
Trained right handed. Worked for a couple of years in my mid 20s as a draftsman. I broke my right wrist motorcycling and taught myself to write and draw left handed. I was much better accuracy and...
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04-06-2023, 02:01 PM
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Subframe Bushings NVH
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Capt Spaulding
I’m squarely with NHM. I recommend antiseize.
I’m squarely with NHM. I recommend antiseize.
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04-06-2023, 12:24 AM
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Not really. If it ain’t broke, you’re supposed to...
Not really. If it ain’t broke, you’re supposed to fix it til it is. Never heard nuthin about overfixin broke shit.
Sounds unAmerican.
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04-02-2023, 08:04 PM
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Official Formula 1 thread
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562,415
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Capt Spaulding
Poorly trained squirrel monkeys. The FIA...
Poorly trained squirrel monkeys.
The FIA should up their game and hire bonobos.
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04-01-2023, 08:15 PM
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Driving shoes
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Capt Spaulding
I'll take the stylish black pumps. More heel...
I'll take the stylish black pumps.
More heel for good toeing.
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04-01-2023, 01:25 PM
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But you will probably enjoy July. We’re breaking...
But you will probably enjoy July. We’re breaking 90 almost every day here. Sweating starts early this year.
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04-01-2023, 12:39 PM
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Those bolts have caused more than their share of...
Those bolts have caused more than their share of tears. Glad you’re up to date. Good luck.
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04-01-2023, 12:20 PM
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Exhaust-ed, Need Sound Advice
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Capt Spaulding
My only quibble is that to make the connection to...
My only quibble is that to make the connection to the front pipe they simply flare the end of the mid pipe. I was a little concerned at first, but it’s held up fine so far.
For me, the sound is...
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04-01-2023, 12:13 PM
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Joel's BRZ - Low Budget Time Attack Build
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Capt Spaulding
Sorry about the leg. I broke a femur in July of...
Sorry about the leg. I broke a femur in July of 22. Still recovering. Hope your recovery is rapid and complete.
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