Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[humfrz]

Welp, the day care deck for the granddaughters is ready for the summer. The 3 year old gets the 250 gal pool, the 10 and 12 year olds get the 1,000 gal pool.

Yep, that totals 1,250 gallons of water (10,375 pounds or 5.1 tons of weight) on a 35 year old deck, one story off the ground. Not to worry, the granddaughter's father (a carpenter) reinforced it.

Let the summer games begin -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

it's interesting because i count 3 violations in the way he installs or recommends everyone install things.

if i'm taking my chances in the first place, i'd prefer to just do it myself then and get it over with. and that's what led me down the path i'm on...

Well, now, there, soundman98, it appears you are well versed on the installation procedures for a HVAC system. So, you might as well DIY -

Just remember, their are two kinds of people in the world - the ones who have had a gas appliance blow up in their face and the ones that haven't.

(I just made that up - )


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

OK.. I wish you guys would't discuss interesting upgrades in here... this was intriguing, and I went backwards a whole bunch of pages, one by one, trying to find out WHAT you were so excite for... but couldn't find it. What are you talking about!?!?

Originally Posted by JD001

I don't know!! Some people!! We're excited about engine and transmission mounts.. no ordinary engine and transmission mounts... STI Group N engine and transmission mounts... Boy, they are ace!!!

I've been frustrated with the floppiness of the drive line since day one. It's not just a little bit bad. For an alleged "sports car," it's atrocious. I've spent time studying it just by backing the car onto ramps, rocking it back and forth in gear, and watching deflection from underneath. The two main contributors are the engine mounts and the front diff mounts. There are a few different choices for engine mounts providing varying degrees of stiffness. The STI mounts are reputed to live in the sweet spot.

As for the diff mounts? Ugh. I dropped the hammer on a Cusco product but still feel like I could've done just as well by making shims from an old tire.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I've been frustrated with the floppiness of the drive line since day one. It's not just a little bit bad. For an alleged "sports car," it's atrocious. I've spent time studying it just by backing the car onto ramps, rocking it back and forth in gear, and watching deflection from underneath. The two main contributors are the engine mounts and the front diff mounts. There are a few different choices for engine mounts providing varying degrees of stiffness. The STI mounts are reputed to live in the sweet spot.

As for the diff mounts? Ugh. I dropped the hammer on a Cusco product but still feel like I could've done just as well by making shims from an old tire.

I was surprised by the difference the STi mounts made - especially with the header hitting the undertray (Ace350), and without adding noticeable NVH. Diff mounts added noise, but between those and subframe inserts, launches are better and I can feel what's happening so much better.


That reminds me though, I need to readjust the reverse lockout stop - 2nd is playing hard to get, and I'm pretty sure it's because I didn't leave quite enough room.


I think you'll like them.

[soundman98]

for those of you interested in motors and history:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/video/de...1_c_iEgOEZ_2_1

it's keeping my attention, and focuses on engine design from initial steam engine designs up to current road-going vehicles. but the series leaves air flight power for a different video.

[Sapphireho]

Hello from Caldwell.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh so you are finely shipping it to me! Has been almost 2 years.

I told you, they kept turning it back at the border.

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by soundman98

for those of you interested in motors and history:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/video/de...1_c_iEgOEZ_2_1

it's keeping my attention, and focuses on engine design from initial steam engine designs up to current road-going vehicles. but the series leaves air flight power for a different video.

i have it pulled up. gonna make a good tomorrow viewing

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Hello from Caldwell.

Yaaaaaaa - you made it -

How did the walk through go? Any surprises -


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yaaaaaaa - you made it -

How did the walk through go? Any surprises -


humfrz

Well, it didn't look that nice.

He left us a swing set.

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Well, it didn't look that nice.

He left us a swing set.

welcome home!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Well, it didn't look that nice.

He left us a swing set.

You kidding?

The swing set is ALL they left in the bedroom ? -


humfrz

[humfrz]

OK, have you figured out where you are going furniture shopping?

Oh, yes, since you are now living in Idaho, you will need the appropriate furnishings -


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, have you figured out where you are going furniture shopping?

Oh, yes, since you are now living in Idaho, you will need the appropriate furnishings -


humfrz

We have our old stuff coming, but it will be pretty empty for a while. it is a lot bigger house. We are just buying what we need this year. Just bought a washer and dryer today, and looked at riding mowers.