Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I hear there's no better place for a family if you have small fries, or tots.

Gotta put down roots somewhere I suppose.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

^This. I never knew in US was called MR2 Spyder. I always thought it was called MR-S just like rest of the world.

Now you know what I meant the first time lol.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

It makes sense. I believe that's why the BMW X5M is called that rather than MX5 like the Miata. Of course their normal cars have the M first (M2,M3,M4,M5), but they switched that up for the SUVs to avoid confusion. I could be way off though lol interesting to see cars have different names around the world.

Twins were unique one. Scion was FR-S. Japan was 86. Europe was GT86. Funniest imo was Europe, cuz they have GT & GT Limited models, so it's Toyota GT86 GT & Limited. How many GT do you need in the name lol

Originally Posted by Spuds

Now you know what I meant the first time lol.

Yeah, it make sense now.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

It makes sense. I believe that's why the BMW X5M is called that rather than MX5 like the Miata. Of course their normal cars have the M first (M2,M3,M4,M5), but they switched that up for the SUVs to avoid confusion. I could be way off though lol interesting to see cars have different names around the world.

Cars have always had different names around the world. It can happen for many reasons with much of them being the names just don't translate well from one language to another for cultural reasons.

[Leonardo]

Stayed up past my bed time last night... I am feelin' it this morning...

Anyway, I got the sink cabinet built. The sink is undermount, so you are seeing the counter underlayment. I haven't built the top yet. More to come...



My wifes outta town for a few weeks, so progress should speed up! lol

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Cars have always had different names around the world. It can happen for many reasons with much of them being the names just don't translate well from one language to another for cultural reasons.

Chevy Nova doesn't have the same ring to it in Spanish...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Chevy Nova doesn't have the same ring to it in Spanish...

That whole "it didn't sell because it means no go" myth was debunked years ago.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Stayed up past my bed time last night... I am feelin' it this morning...

Anyway, I got the sink cabinet built. The sink is undermount, so you are seeing the counter underlayment. I haven't built the top yet. More to come...
My wifes outta town for a few weeks, so progress should speed up! lol

How is the sound in there? With all those hard surfaces it could be a bit boomy. I was joking about the fake fur and shag but there were valid reasons why sound absorbing materials were used. Beyond the whole fake fur was cool once thing of course.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Cars have always had different names around the world. It can happen for many reasons with much of them being the names just don't translate well from one language to another for cultural reasons.

Or some engineers are on crack naming em. Like Honda That's... yes, that's a legit name. There are few others I can think are... Toyota Deliboy, Mitsubishi Lettuce, Suzuki Every Joypop & Daihatsu Naked

[Nevermore]

Do you ever post something and both hope for responses while also hoping you get ignored? Cause that's kinda my MO.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Do you ever post something and both hope for responses while also hoping you get ignored? Cause that's kinda my MO.

I post and don't care if I get responses or ignored. It just isn't that big a deal. You worry about it too much.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Or some engineers are on crack naming em. Like Honda That's... yes, that's a legit name. There are few others I can think are... Toyota Deliboy, Mitsubishi Lettuce, Suzuki Every Joypop & Daihatsu Naked

Yep that is what happens with literal translations. The intend is overshadowed by the actual word.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

How is the sound in there? With all those hard surfaces it could be a bit boomy. I was joking about the fake fur and shag but there were valid reasons why sound absorbing materials were used. Beyond the whole fake fur was cool once thing of course.

Good question... When I am done, it shouldn't be boomy. I am going to make custom cushions that fit the couch / bed (depending on what "mode" it's it) I have some firm and soft foam I am layering together. And luckily, my sister is an amazing seamstress, so she will be making the cushion covers. Seafoam green biscuit tuck corduroy?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Good question... When I am done, it shouldn't be boomy. I am going to make custom cushions that fit the couch / bed (depending on what "mode" it's it) I have some firm and soft foam I am layering together. And luckily, my sister is an amazing seamstress, so she will be making the cushion covers. Seafoam green biscuit tuck corduroy?

I did the cloth parts of my 58 Ford seats with light teal biscuit tuck corduroy so you would get a thumbs up for me.