Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

We have had the ugliest month since living here. Just hot, no wind, and smoke. Ugly smoke. No sky. Smoke smoke smoke, and more smoke.

All the more reason to wear an N-95 mask -

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I already ordered a new wheel because im afraid there might be damage more damage than meets the eye. I might drive it on local roads but no highway until I get the new wheel installed. How safe do you think it would be to drive with that damage?


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To be clear, my "don't sweat it" was in regard to damaging a wheel in general. It seems to have become a new hobby of mine.

It is difficult to say whether that wheel is okay or not from that angle. If it were me, I'd make sure I had good wheels on the back and replace one of the fronts with a stock wheel or donut until the new one came in. Making sure to only limp the car around town.

If that isn't an option, short of having a professional look at it, I'd roll the car until it was resting on the damaged spot, and then use a spray bottle filled with soapy water on it. If it makes any air bubbles, it is leaking air just under the load of the car and absolutely not safe to drive on.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

So... She was adopted and not genetically linked to you?

They sure do. We're going to (finally) be grandparents in a few months, too. A great feeling. Congrats, Humfrz.

Congratulations to YOU.

You may find that being a grandparent is much more fun that being a parent -

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

To be clear, my "don't sweat it" was in regard to damaging a wheel in general. It seems to have become a new hobby of mine.

It is difficult to say whether that wheel is okay or not from that angle. If it were me, I'd make sure I had good wheels on the back and replace one of the fronts with a stock wheel or donut until the new one came in. Making sure to only limp the car around town.

If that isn't an option, short of having a professional look at it, I'd roll the car until it was resting on the damaged spot, and then use a spray bottle filled with soapy water on it. If it makes any air bubbles, it is leaking air just under the load of the car and absolutely not safe to drive on.

I did the soapy water test and no bubbles anywhere. Im still very wary about it.


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Did you ever see the picture of young Hum? He was pretty much the poster boy for the American male of the era.
Genetics are clear.

I am probably within 5 years of being a great grandfather!

Yep, fer sure was -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I already ordered a new wheel because im afraid there might be damage more damage than meets the eye. I might drive it on local roads but no highway until I get the new wheel installed. How safe do you think it would be to drive with that damage?


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I reckon it would be OK, if you don't go too fast or go around corners very fast -

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I did the soapy water test and no bubbles anywhere. Im still very wary about it.


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Originally Posted by humfrz

I reckon it would be OK, if you don't go too fast or go around corners very fast -

What Humfrz said. Again, I personally wouldn't, but I tend to err on the side of caution. Also depends upon the ETA of the new wheel. I still have a few weeks until the wheels I ordered in early June show up.

[Capt Spaulding]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I did the soapy water test and no bubbles anywhere. Im still very wary about it.


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I'd keep being wary of it. The rock knocked a pretty good chunk out of the rim. Hard to tell what other damage/cracks may be lurking. Depending on how long before you get the new one, I might recommend parking it. I personally wouldn't do that, but I take far too many chances. Regardless, I wouldn't push it. Gentle, around town stuff is it. Just be prepared in case something fails catastrophically.

[Captain Snooze]

[soundman98]

I was perfectly content with 2g until they capped the data rate to convince people to migrate to 3g.

I've really got no use for more than 3g

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

I'd keep being wary of it. The rock knocked a pretty good chunk out of the rim. Hard to tell what other damage/cracks may be lurking. Depending on how long before you get the new one, I might recommend parking it. I personally wouldn't do that, but I take far too many chances. Regardless, I wouldn't push it. Gentle, around town stuff is it. Just be prepared in case something fails catastrophically.

The car will be sitting for the week as I wait for the replacement wheel to ship. I’m way too paranoid to drive on it. Thankfully I have the boss lady car while shes out on a conference.


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

The car will be sitting for the week as I wait for the replacement wheel to ship. I’m way too paranoid to drive on it. Thankfully I have the boss lady car while shes out on a conference.


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You'd better not mess it up!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

I was perfectly content with 2g until they capped the data rate to convince people to migrate to 3g.

I've really got no use for more than 3g

soundman98, answer me this, how many (or how much of a "g") was this?

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by humfrz

soundman98, answer me this, how many (or how much of a "g") was this?

Short beep or long beep.
2G I would think.