Random thoughts thread

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by S2kphile

Maybe because they are socially awkward with women & don't know what to do with them so they convey that un-welcome feeling.

On another note, girls be doing it again at my gym. They're using the closest equipment next to me when they are others available. I really don't like people in my space when I'm working out but would accommodate if everything else is full. With that being written, girls going all out on that make-up won't make you land a man in the gym. Just saying, ladies

I bet it works on the "I pick things up and put things down" guys. I agree with you about the personal space. I am glad it's finally nice out so I can run outside, I hate working out with other people around.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by ette

It always is awkward. I feel like they don't welcome girls unless you're a girlfriend of a guy there. I'm not sure if it's because they don't take us seriously or because they are all in little cliques.

LOL It's kinda funny cuz my good friend's fiance is totally car-mania & most of the time she drag him to go to those meets. Sometimes she leaves him behind & chat around w guys about cars & mods.

& here's her pulling exhaust out on my Impreza

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

The SGII I have is this one


Usually, I have it Water Temp, MAP, Voltage, & Ig Timing. This thing is able to read CEL and tells me what P-Code, along w clearing the P-Code.

What is the difference between this ScanGauge II and a OBD II reader? I am thinking of getting one of this to deal with CEL stuff, but I don't know the differences.

If anyone can shed some lights, I appreciate it.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

What is the difference between this ScanGauge II and a OBD II reader? I am thinking of getting one of this to deal with CEL stuff, but I don't know the differences.

If anyone can shed some lights, I appreciate it.

SG2 features:

• Read CEL (Only PCode) & can clear it for ya too
  
• Digital Gauges:
  • Displays 4 of 12 built-in gauges in real time
  • Fuel Economy/Rate
  • Battery Voltage
  • Coolant and Intake Temperature
  • RPM
  • MPH
  • Manifold Pressure (depends on vehicle)
  • Engine Load
  • Throttle Position
  • Timing

vs OBD2 reader just tells you CEL (both PCode & what it means) & can clear it for you.

I already have a site & app that tells me what those PCodes means, so OBD2 reader is just a waste

I didn't want to setup all the gauges in my car (technically didn't have $ back then), so I bought SC2. It's simple, nothing specially need to be done. Just plug it into OBD2 part & that's it, simple as that

[serialk11r]

I think they're like 150 bucks though :/ If you have a smartphone you can access the OBDII port with a Bluetooth adapter (dunno how much these cost) and apps like Torque let you do the same thing with prettier looking graphics and your larger smartphone screen.

The cool thing about Torque is it can also incorporate the accelerometer on your mobile device and GPS as well, for more accurate speed measurement. You also can set up as many "screens" as you like and scroll through them by swiping your finger across. If you have a tablet I think this would be extra cool to use in the car since the larger screen would make it more readable.

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

SG2 features:

• Read CEL (Only PCode) & can clear it for ya too
  
• Digital Gauges:
  • Displays 4 of 12 built-in gauges in real time
  • Fuel Economy/Rate
  • Battery Voltage
  • Coolant and Intake Temperature
  • RPM
  • MPH
  • Manifold Pressure (depends on vehicle)
  • Engine Load
  • Throttle Position
  • Timing

vs OBD2 reader just tells you CEL (both PCode & what it means) & can clear it for you.

I already have a site & app that tells me what those PCodes means, so OBD2 reader is just a waste

I didn't want to setup all the gauges in my car (technically didn't have $ back then), so I bought SC2. It's simple, nothing specially need to be done. Just plug it into OBD2 part & that's it, simple as that

Thanks, that really helps alot!! Based on the ScanGauge II website it shows the functions you listed. To me, that sounds like a great alternatives to setup extra gauges surrounding the steering wheel. It would be better if the display can be sent to your smart phones.. <== search Torque in App Stores now...

I will see if I can find the meaning of the PCode of my cars. <== got a free app to list the OBD2 codes.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by ette

It always is awkward. I feel like they don't welcome girls unless you're a girlfriend of a guy there. I'm not sure if it's because they don't take us seriously or because they are all in little cliques.

You and Momo will be treated as royalty at the Zx6 meets! Don't worry! The BRZerhood will be your personal bodyguards.

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Guff

You and Momo will be treated as royalty at the Zx6 meets! Don't worry! The BRZerhood will be your personal bodyguards.

Ha, I'd be the best bodyguard imo, but I aint cheap.



The way I see it guys at those type of car shows or meets are either nervous, feel superior (ignorant), have poor mannerisms, naive, or possibly intimidated (ex. snoopyalien's latest post in the random pics).

I'm not sure how you girls (ette & giccin) go about your business at those event, but maybe just ask the right questions or warm yourself up to asking very simple questions in the beginning then move on to more difficult questions that you really had on your minds later.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by Guff

You and Momo will be treated as royalty at the Zx6 meets! Don't worry! The BRZerhood will be your personal bodyguards.

Very chilvirious but that's still not treating women as equals and I'm sure can be almost as annoying.

That said its never easy for men and women to treat each other as equals, and it does go both ways.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by neutron256

Very chilvirious but that's still not treating women as equals and I'm sure can be almost as annoying.

That said its never easy for men and women to treat each other as equals, and it does go both ways.

DON'T RUIN MY DISNEY DREEAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMSSSSSS!!!!!!!

[Snoopyalien24]

Ah, just finished writing a nice poem. You know, it's pretty relaxing to put stuff like that on paper. My friend also read it and was in awe.

It's fun rhyming them, but more personal when they don't because you use words that you want rather than ones you don't want, to lead up the rhyming word.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Ah, just finished writing a nice poem. You know, it's pretty relaxing to put stuff like that on paper. My friend also read it and was in awe.

It's fun rhyming them, but more personal when they don't because you use words that you want rather than ones you don't want, to lead up the rhyming word.

I write all my poems in Iambic Pentameter.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Guff

I write all my poems in Iambic Pentameter.

Oh thats awesome!

I like to free write (I guess you can call it that) poems till I feel like I can't describe something anymore.

The one I did was the first time I layed eyes on a pretty gal

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Guff

I write all my poems in Iambic Pentameter.

Blech. Probably my least favorite meter.

Villanelles are probably my favorite form, next to a well written free/blank verse.