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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-05-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3,769
Views: 488,008
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-09-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,769
Views: 488,008
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-07-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,769
Views: 488,008
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-01-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-26-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Agreed, except for the first clause.

Agreed, except for the first clause.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-25-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-25-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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:
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-24-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Pucker moments aplenty.

Pucker moments aplenty.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-24-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-21-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Hi I don’t get this. If it’s hideously ugly I...

Hi I don’t get this. If it’s hideously ugly I don’t want to be seen in or emerging from it - no matter who’s driving.

I occasionally consider truck camping. It might be fun to put a camper too on...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-21-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,960
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-19-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-19-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,960
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-17-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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:
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-17-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-17-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-16-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-14-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Maybe I shouldn’t have cried “bot.” The fuckers...

Maybe I shouldn’t have cried “bot.” The fuckers seem to have invaded.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-14-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-14-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
She’s probably a bot. Would be a “Her” kind of...

She’s probably a bot. Would be a “Her” kind of romance.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-14-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,226
Posted By Capt Spaulding
I’m waiting to see what happens to the...

I’m waiting to see what happens to the infrastructure required to support petro/fueled cars and trucks as the demand for those services declines. As the numbers of vehicles declines the profitability...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-08-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-07-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,908
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-06-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,391
Posted By Capt Spaulding
I’m squarely with NHM. I recommend antiseize.

I’m squarely with NHM. I recommend antiseize.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-05-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,818
Posted By Capt Spaulding
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.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-05-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,391
Posted By Capt Spaulding
Good deal. I have STI engine mounts, a Whiteline...

Good deal. I have STI engine mounts, a Whiteline trans mount cradle, and a set of shifter linkage bushings in my to-do inventory. Maybe one these days they’ll graduate to the been-done inventory....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-03-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,443
Posted By Capt Spaulding
One of these days I might have to pick up...

One of these days I might have to pick up something like that.


I have baby feet. When I was backcountry backpacking half my pack weight was moleskin.

Barefoot driving never felt comfortable....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-02-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,769
Views: 488,008
Posted By 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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