Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Why? I wear gloves every time I drive my car. It's more about protecting the steering wheel from my nasty paws, but no shame in my game; I'm not posing.

You do have a point. I recall threads on here where people's steering wheel look rotting away due to the salt from sweaty palms.

[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You serious?...

Yes.

I have a pair of Mechanix gloves I wear every time I drive. The natural oils and jelly doughnut residue on a person's hands (I'm a chubby guy) really does a number on the leather or pleather or whatever a steering wheel is wrapped with and let's face it, this isn't a Mercedes, if that is real leather on the wheel it's likely as thin as Toybaru could get away with so it's extra weak.

Whe you hear I installed a quick release steering wheel and pop it off and sit it up on the dash every time I park like a few of the F&F douche bags around here, please do clown on me mercilessly.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Yes.

I have a pair of Mechanix gloves I wear every time I drive. The natural oils and jelly doughnut residue on a person's hands (I'm a chubby guy) really does a number on the leather or pleather or whatever a steering wheel is wrapped with and let's face it, this isn't a Mercedes, if that is real leather on the wheel it's likely as thin as Toybaru could get away with so it's extra weak.

Whe you hear I installed a quick release steering wheel and pop it off and sit it up on the dash every time I park like a few of the F&F douche bags around here, please do clown on me mercilessly.

I wish mine could pop off, make getting in the car easier. I want my airbag though

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Grab whatever you like guys.

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I'm feelin' the spirit.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

You do have a point. I recall threads on here where people's steering wheel look rotting away due to the salt from sweaty palms.

It's not salt from sweaty palms, the first production run of steering wheels had a bad top coat. The chemistry was off and it never cured properly. Mine still gets sticky when it gets hot in the summer. I kept it because the replacement material didn't feel the same. Too stiff.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's not salt from sweaty palms, the first production run of steering wheels had a bad top coat. The chemistry was off and it never cured properly. Mine still gets sticky when it gets hot in the summer. I kept it because the replacement material didn't feel the same. Too stiff.

Yeah, a little sweat on the leather isn't going to do any serious damage in a couple of years, if it's properly cured.

That said, it wouldn't kill some of you folks to wipe down your steering wheels every once in a while, you sweat monsters.

[jawn]

Also, I like your sig, Ultra.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by jawn

Also, I like your sig, Ultra.

I like Boxxy.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I like Boxxy.

Me too. Meeeee too.

Random thought: I am glad that Orphan Black is back next week!

[soulreapersteve]

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/rce-...l#.VwnP70YyNyk

It's calling my name... I did a future forecast on budget for next month and I can slap away the rest of the car loan + regular bills and still have money left over.

Soooo tempting but must resist.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/rce-...l#.VwnP70YyNyk

It's calling my name... I did a future forecast on budget for next month and I can slap away the rest of the car loan + regular bills and still have money left over.

Soooo tempting but must resist.

Do you have a shop lined up for those rear bushings? They're kind of a pain in the donger, and it might be worthwhile just to do the rear LCAs instead.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by jawn

Do you have a shop lined up for those rear bushings? They're kind of a pain in the donger, and it might be worthwhile just to do the rear LCAs instead.

Got a few shops that are highly recommended and praised by other local Twin owners. I'll look into LCAs since you brought it up.

Pulled up the pic of your car that I colored on (still have it on my computer). 20mm drop is subtle but noticeable! Oh. Em. Gee. I'm kinda giddy for some reason.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Got a few shops that are highly recommended and praised by other local Twin owners. I'll look into LCAs since you brought it up.

Pulled up the pic of your car that I colored on (still have it on my computer). 20mm drop is subtle but noticeable! Oh. Em. Gee. I'm kinda giddy for some reason.

Yeah, my boss noticed the day after I did it on my car. I didn't mention to him that I was going to lower it, but he spotted it anyways.

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by babydriver

No, it's not. You're not a plant.

You don't know me.

You don't know my life!