NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

So a semi truck was spewing some liquid as it traveled down 101. Got home to see tiny pink/purple sticky bumps all over my car. Washed it just now (got home past 10pm) with a pressure washer, and I can still still feel some bumps, but I want to say 95% are off. Anyone have any idea what that liquid is? No signs, names, hazardous warnings on the red/maroonish trailer. Appeared to be an agriculture type of trailer. Needless to say I'm very pissed off.

Get a dash cam+license plate!

Might be toilet cleaning stuff. That's only pink liquid i know.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Get a dash cam+license plate!

Might be toilet cleaning stuff. That's only pink liquid i know.

I thought about, and almost got a dash cam (actually got one from costco, but returned that one since the FOV was only 120*).

I can't find one that meets my criteria...long term durable/reliable, stealthy looking, around 170* FOV, very high video/image quality, doesn't cost $1k.

Every time I think I found one, it either won't be reliable and stops working/becomes glitchy after a couple of months, or has a 120* FOV.



I don't think toilet cleaner would be transported in that type of trailer. I would think it would be the more common, box trailer. I pretty much gave up on trying to figure out what it was. lol

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I thought about, and almost got a dash cam (actually got one from costco, but returned that one since the FOV was only 120*).

I can't find one that meets my criteria...long term durable/reliable, stealthy looking, around 170* FOV, very high video/image quality, doesn't cost $1k.

Every time I think I found one, it either won't be reliable and stops working/becomes glitchy after a couple of months, or has a 120* FOV.



I don't think toilet cleaner would be transported in that type of trailer. I would think it would be the more common, box trailer. I pretty much gave up on trying to figure out what it was. lol

LOL I bought a Black Box G1W and it overheated, then a Blackvue and same...3 weeks after at 110 inside car it died.

Looking at Garmin Dash Cam 20, but has 90 degree view. I think as long as you place it as far behind as possible, the view is better. Seems good in heat so i might buy. 170 is too much lol. Hard to find good quality.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

LOL I bought a Black Box G1W and it overheated, then a Blackvue and same...3 weeks after at 110 inside car it died.

Looking at Garmin Dash Cam 20, but has 90 degree view. I think as long as you place it as far behind as possible, the view is better. Seems good in heat so i might buy. 170 is too much lol. Hard to find good quality.

See, if you place it far behind, then you may not see some detail. The one day I ran the 120* one from Costco, it was unable to see the car that almost t-boned me at a Kaiser lot. I'm sure 170 would have captured the car.

The search continues. lol

[BigFatFlip]

Speaking of cameras, any suggestions for a backup camera?

[BigFatFlip]

Anybody got $94k?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorspo...ficially-a-go/

[Kaotic Lazagna]

What do you guys think of the Tein Flex Z and the Stance Super Sport coilovers? I'm not looking to go super dumped, just no wheel gap. I'm concerned that the Flex Z won't go low enough based on the threads in the suspension section. Anyone have any experience with these? I'd also probably get the Stance LCA. Of course all of this depends on if I achieve my bonus. Haha

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Anybody got $94k?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorspo...ficially-a-go/

It's the only modern RWD rally platform doing anything these days. The twins are brining back RWD rally. The customer program is a great way to get these cars out at WRC next season.



Sorry but if I had that kinda money id be buying a MX-5 Cup car.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

It's the only modern RWD rally platform doing anything these days. The twins are brining back RWD rally. The customer program is a great way to get these cars out at WRC next season.



Sorry but if I had that kinda money id be buying a MX-5 Cup car.

http://mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/w...=-1&source=mx5

For that price ($53k), I'm afraid I'd have to agree.

[Clipdat]

I don't even know that much about coilovers, but I'd go Tein over Stance any day.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

What do you guys think of the Tein Flex Z and the Stance Super Sport coilovers? I'm not looking to go super dumped, just no wheel gap. I'm concerned that the Flex Z won't go low enough based on the threads in the suspension section. Anyone have any experience with these? I'd also probably get the Stance LCA. Of course all of this depends on if I achieve my bonus. Haha

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I don't even know that much about coilovers, but I'd go Tein over Stance any day.

I had Tein S.Tech springs on my Yaris. Had good experience with it, but I've read that Stance has good quality as well. That, and I have the option of going super dumped. Haha. But that's +1 for Tein. Lets see what others say.

[Clipdat]

I was in the city close to Japantown yesterday so I took the opportunity to check out the amazing Kinokuniya bookstore and found these awesome magazines. All about that BOXER LIFE!

[sftateofmind]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I was in the city close to Japantown yesterday so I took the opportunity to check out the amazing Kinokuniya bookstore and found these awesome magazines. All about that BOXER LIFE!

I asked if anyone knew the names of these awhile back. Haven't had time to head back over that way to grab a copy so I'm glad someone else found them.

[Pish]

Good watch .