Random thoughts thread

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Porsche

This is new to me.

If this is because the diameter of a new full-tread depth tire differs enough to cause a problem, then there's a simple solution.

Take the new tire to a shop that can true tires concentrically and have them shave the tire to equal the tread depth of the other three tires.

Many racing classes employ street tires. Those tires are typically shaved to 3/32" tread depth before use. Just about "worn out," in other words. Tire shaving is commonplace in performance circles.

If anyone else can confirm that there is a problem with this, or explain why one must replace all four tires when only one is damaged irreparably, I'd appreciate it. If this is a real problem, then it's a real deterrent to me and may cause me to dismiss AWD in the future.

Probably because the tire shops want to sell 3 more tires rather than lose business to someone that can shave them.

Apparently having different diameter/circumference front to back can screw up the center differential. It can overheat from always trying to balance the skewed front to rear speeds. While this makes very apparent sense when it comes to towing AWD properly (dollies so no end spins) it's kind of hard to see if it would rapidly cook a diff from the small difference from old vs new tires. But better safe than sorry seems to prevail.

Shaving the other tire would make sense financially so long as the other three aren't too worn.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Porsche

THEN all you need to do ... is survive your tour(s) of duty in The Sand Box. You'll be going there; count on it.

But should you choose that route, then thank you for your service.

If I get active duty, that is. With the draw down the number of available jobs is going to go down. If I don't, then I can go back to school for my Masters degree. If they ask me to go to the Sandbox I'll go. But I would prefer Korea or some please East if I had to choose. I've heard Afghanistan is nice.

Originally Posted by Porsche

Bummer.

I'll bet you could find a Ford dealer who'd finance you for a Focus ST. That looks like a really fun car.

Then again, if you can afford that, then get the BRZ/FR-S.

Exactly. I enrolled in the X-plan already, as a precursor. But the hatchback rumors make me want to wait a little longer.

[Dimman]

@Giccin Keep cheap Yaris, finish school, become Dr Geekin, buy all the cars.

Seems simple enough to me.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Porsche

You didn't floor it in first gear though, did you?!

Tell the truth, now, Giccin!

Go back there ... and do it RIGHT this time.

Full throttle in first gear to 6000 rpm, shift to second and full throttle immediately to 6000 rpm. Check for Enforcers in the vicinity, first of course.

I'll bet the MS3 actually gives you a fright!

:happy0180:

I took it easy! It wasn't my car! LOL

I didn't floor first... I just went off slowly. Lol Then I punched 2nd. I definitely felt it in 2nd. Which is why I started considering the MS3!

However, I was in the car when the owner punched first. WITH traction control on he list grip. LOL it was great.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Dimman

@Giccin Keep cheap Yaris, finish school, become Dr Geekin, buy all the cars.

Seems simple enough to me.

Yes yes! I has a question(s) for you.

Titanium. I'm sure.. you could cook on it and eat off it. Unless I don't know something.

Are there different grades of titanium?

Can you get titanium?

Can I order a custom made titanium design from you if I pay you.

How much would it cost?

And..

Titanium.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Yes yes! I has a question(s) for you.

Titanium. I'm sure.. you could cook on it and eat off it. Unless I don't know something.

Are there different grades of titanium?

Can you get titanium?

Can I order a custom made titanium design from you if I pay you.

How much would it cost?

And..

Titanium.

Yes, they make camping cooking/cutlery stuff out of it.

Yes. Pretty much all metals have specialized grades for specialized purposes, titanium is no different.

Yes, but a bit of a hassle. Nothing local that I've found, so Internet. I have about a foot of 1" dia bar of unknown grade that I play with on the machines a bit.

Maybe, depends what you want.

Depends on how much material, the grade, and the time. Also how much I can do myself, and if I need outside processing.

And...


Yes.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Porsche

You "skimmed," "assumed," and failed to read carefully. And now you're here to "jump down my throat?"

I'm here to promote clarity.

You seem interested in illustrating the characteristics of the testosterone-addled Angry Young Male.

Now, why don't you "have the last word," young man, and run along.

Thanks.

I have nothing further to say to you.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Another one added to the ignore list.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Yes, they make camping cooking/cutlery stuff out of it.

Yes. Pretty much all metals have specialized grades for specialized purposes, titanium is no different.

Yes, but a bit of a hassle. Nothing local that I've found, so Internet. I have about a foot of 1" dia bar of unknown grade that I play with on the machines a bit.

Maybe, depends what you want.

Depends on how much material, the grade, and the time. Also how much I can do myself, and if I need outside processing.

And...


Yes.

http://www.rei.com/product/846335/bi...ampstove-grill

That grill top... I touched it at REI and that thing is so flimsy. Lol

Its also pretty.. small I need to get some measurements for you, but I've been thinking... if titanium grill top... Omgerd. Lol

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Giccin

http://www.rei.com/product/846335/bi...ampstove-grill

That grill top... I touched it at REI and that thing is so flimsy. Lol

Its also pretty.. small I need to get some measurements for you, but I've been thinking... if titanium grill top... Omgerd. Lol

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Hiking...lo-cookset.jsp

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Member...nium-spork.jsp

No grill tops, though.

That would involve me convincing my buddy to weld it up...

Get me some dimensions and I can give you a material estimate.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Dimman

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Hiking...lo-cookset.jsp

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Member...nium-spork.jsp

No grill tops, though.

That would involve me convincing my buddy to weld it up...

Get me some dimensions and I can give you a material estimate.

Ooo I almost bought the snow peak cup! Lol But I thought.. it'll be super hot to handle.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Ooo I almost bought the snow peak cup! Lol But I thought.. it'll be super hot to handle.

What about something like this:

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Hiking...able-grill.jsp

In titanium would be cool, but I would have to get it laser or waterjet cut somewhere. And a lot of wasted material for the holes.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Dimman

What about something like this:

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Hiking...able-grill.jsp

In titanium would be cool, but I would have to get it laser or waterjet cut somewhere. And a lot of wasted material for the holes.

Oh. The holes are on the bottom. The grill top is just the lines.

So... they're not really together if you get what I mean. haha

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Oh. The holes are on the bottom. The grill top is just the lines.

So... they're not really together if you get what I mean. haha

Well, give me a rough diameter estimate of the whole grill, or rectangular dimensions, diameter of the grill rods, spacing and I'll throw out a very rough material estimate using Grade 2 commercially pure titanium (common and least expensive).