Derailers Anonymous

[enkeivette]

Concure about the supras

Whats your alternate justification? :p

[Shaolin Crane]

I don't like supras nor the d-bags that own them.

[Vettezuki]

Thats really cool, minus the fact that you forgot to include naked lady servants.

You think one windmill would produce enough electricity for a home? I could believe it, my mom used to have a solar powered water heater. How do you keep the spring water free of enough bacteria and organisms to land you in an interesting episode of House MD?

Solar water heaters, also on the roof, are extremely effective at heating water. Well water can be tested for nasties, but I would certainly always filter any drinking water just to be on the safe side. (I filter tap water for that matter.) A windmill of even moderate size, this is a rather large one, can produce plenty of power for a home or more. In this location there is a fairly constant windmill-appropriate breeze. Not shown, but described in the design is a battery bank of nickel-iron batteries, to "buffer" the energy for draw.

[Vettezuki]

I don't like supras nor the d-bags that own them.

You must love vipers then . . .

[fiveohwblow]

You must love vipers then . . .

I c wut u did there

[BADDASSC6]

Solar water heaters, also on the roof, are extremely effective at heating water. Well water can be tested for nasties, but I would certainly always filter any drinking water just to be on the safe side. (I filter tap water for that matter.) A windmill of even moderate size, this is a rather large one, can produce plenty of power for a home or more. In this location there is a fairly constant windmill-appropriate breeze. Not shown, but described in the design is a battery bank of nickel-iron batteries, to "buffer" the energy for draw.

The new solar power systems are effective. I am going to Phoenix later this fall and I will make a pitch to my parents. Whole sale they are about $2/ watt for equipment. They are about $8 a watt to from a retailer installed. Installation is easy, but you need a P.E. to sign your drawing and a license Electrician to connect it to your home's power source. Most people are building systems large enough to keep them in tier 1 power usage (monthly power bill ~$10-$30). Over building the system to feed the grid isn't worth it because the power company will only pay $.04 per KW. So the return on investment isn't worth over building the system.

I am building a system for the pool at my parents house. the pump will be solar powered (saving $100/month). Since it's a pump and direct drive there are no batteries required and no licensed electrician required to connect the system.

I have been looking into it based on several friends of mine seeing major returns, low maintenance (panels must be cleaned), and relatively low cost.

There are a bunch of kick backs that help mitigate the initial cost also.

P.S. Wind turbines are in jeopardy. High maintenance cost makes the $/KW number not work. Hippies are going to start attacking them since their are some "videos" of birds getting whacked. They can fail catastrophically (that's a fancy word for suddenly for the dumb fucks with rusty cars) too.

Brakes failed:
Wind Turbine Wreck & Explosion - YouTube
Out of control turbine shuts down road - YouTube

Transmission Failure:
Wind Turbine Failure - YouTube

[Shaolin Crane]

It's indicative of your numerous pathologies. :nutkick:

I have a signature style

[fiveohwblow]

Any y'all ever seen plastic rust?

[Vettezuki]

The new solar power systems are effective. I am going to Phoenix later this fall and I will make a pitch to my parents. Whole sale they are about $2/ watt for equipment. They are about $8 a watt to from a retailer installed. Installation is easy, but you need a P.E. to sign your drawing and a license Electrician to connect it to your home's power source. Most people are building systems large enough to keep them in tier 1 power usage (monthly power bill ~$10-$30). Over building the system to feed the grid isn't worth it because the power company will only pay $.04 per KW. So the return on investment isn't worth over building the system.

I am building a system for the pool at my parents house. the pump will be solar powered (saving $100/month). Since it's a pump and direct drive there are no batteries required and no licensed electrician required to connect the system.

I have been looking into it based on several friends of mine seeing major returns, low maintenance (panels must be cleaned), and relatively low cost.

There are a bunch of kick backs that help mitigate the initial cost also.

P.S. Wind turbines are in jeopardy. High maintenance cost makes the $/KW number not work. Hippies are going to start attacking them since their are some "videos" of birds getting whacked. They can fail catastrophically (that's a fancy word for suddenly for the dumb fucks with rusty cars) too.


Keep me posted on your solar projects. Since the kind of stuff I'm interested in is off grid, no fucks are given about licensed electricians, proofed drawings etc. (But I'm not a redneck with a death wish either.) I've heard of some DIY getting down to below $1/watt. I think most modern cells are still loosing about 1%/year in efficiency, but that's not too bad. There's some other solar tech that's being downsized from commercial, but it will be many years before it's available for houses.

My grandpa is an engineer from the aerospace days. He and a buddy are rigging up solar powered pool pumps too.

Windmills are mixed bag. On the upside, a small installation can put out many kilowatts if it's properly located in a wind corridor. This site would be perfect *most* of the year. But it has Santa Anas a couple times a year, absolutely requiring the blade be locked. I think the catastrophic failures, TMK, are almost all because of one point of failure with a particular bearing in the design, that just receives constant high stress. It's being improved too. But yeah, in a desert site like the one I have, solar exposure is pretty much year round, no obstructions and there's plenty of surface area.

The best you can do in site designs like this, but is very rare to have access is micro-hyrdo. Super efficient large amounts of power through small systems that are very durable. There just aren't many places with a nice stream and a good fall.

[Shaolin Crane]

You must love vipers then . . .

I actually almost bought a 1993 Viper, probably a good thing I didn't

[BADDASSC6]

It's indicative who always has to speak up when I write the words "dumb fuck".

[Shaolin Crane]

I have a belly button

[enkeivette]

It's indicative who always has to speak up when I write the words "dumb fuck".

:nutkick:

[Shaolin Crane]

You know what's great? Yoohoo

[Vettezuki]

You know what's great? Yoohoo

Ok, now you're just picking a fight.

[Shaolin Crane]

Ok, now you're just picking a fight.

You mean like Rumpelstiltskin?

[enkeivette]

Any y'all ever seen plastic rust?

And kind of, it oxidizes, yellow headlights. :)

How much of the 5.0 body is plastic? I would think just the bumpers and spolier

[fiveohwblow]

And kind of, it oxidizes, yellow headlights. :)

How much of the 5.0 body is plastic? I would think just the bumpers and spolier

Depends. If its a gt the ground effects and bumpers are urethane. LX it's just the bumper covers like most other cars.

[Shaolin Crane]

Depends. If its a gt the ground effects and bumpers are urethane. LX it's just the bumper covers like most other cars.

Ground effects are plastic on both. Spoilers are, cowl cover, door guards, hood scoops when equipped.

[fiveohwblow]

Ground effects are plastic on both. Spoilers are, cowl cover, door guards, hood scoops when equipped.

Ground effects on an lx....?

[Shaolin Crane]

Ground effects on an lx....?

There are still extension moldings for both the front and rear bumpers.

[enkeivette]

Ground effects on an lx....?

Oh fuckin snap, did Guy mess up Fox body trivia?

:gtfo:

[enkeivette]

Ive been arguing less with people on here, I wonder if that it because Im getting paid to do it FT meow.

[Vettezuki]

Ive been arguing less with people on here, I wonder if that it because Im getting paid to do it FT meow.

:drink:

[enkeivette]

I still cant believe GUY didnt know something about a Fox body, and he was WRONG. Thats it Im changing my signature to remember this momentous day.

[Shaolin Crane]

I also have forgotten all factory torque specs, which years came with turbine wheels and 10 holes, and which year SSP's came with matching locks and ignition. make sure that's noted as well.

[fiveohwblow]

Guy still knows much more than myself. I don't know shit about shit really.

[enkeivette]

Guy still knows much more than myself. I don't know shit about shit really.

No e-dick-sucking

[Vettezuki]

No e-dick-sucking

He's a bottom. Looking for a power top.

[fiveohwblow]

Just speaking truth. I don't know much.

[Vettezuki]

. . .

[fiveohwblow]

¿¿¿

[enkeivette]

He's a bottom. Looking for a power top.

Gay lingo. Im guessing that means you have gay friends.

[BADDASSC6]

Just speaking truth. I don't know much.

Don't worry we were already aware of that.

[Shaolin Crane]

He's a bottom. Looking for a power top.

bwahahahahaha

[fiveohwblow]

Don't worry we were already aware of that.

Truth be told it would just be rather presumptuous to assume I know more than anyone else. Why would I want to do that?

[enkeivette]

Truth be told it would just be rather presumptuous to assume I know more than anyone else. Why would I want to do that?

Portray confidence to intimidate the other attorney ;)

[fiveohwblow]

Portray confidence to intimidate the other attorney ;)

Nothing wrong with confidence. Cockiness is where the slippery slope begins.

[enkeivette]

Nothing wrong with confidence. Cockiness is where the slippery slope begins.

...arent you like best friends with Guy? :p

[Vettezuki]

bwahahahahaha

I guess I'm the only one who reads everything. .

[enkeivette]

Speaking of reading everything, did you get my text?

[Shaolin Crane]

I guess I'm the only one who reads everything. .

I laugh cause I know.

[Vettezuki]

Speaking of reading everything, did you get my text?

Yes. TY. I'm good for now. . . I think.

[Shaolin Crane]

I forgot to post this, but friday I finally sold the 08. Time to move on with life, next up is the 97. I'll drive the 88 until I have enough cash for another 99-00 Superduty

[Vettezuki]

Great pic series. What these guys did with relatively primitive tech is amazing.

http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/guides/William_Doxford_and_Sons#The_Manufacturing_Process

[Shaolin Crane]

Great pic series. What these guys did with relatively primitive tech is amazing.

http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/guides/William_Doxford_and_Sons#The_Manufacturing_Process

I love shit like that, every couple months I like to go to the Queen Marry and haberdash around and get into trouble.

[Vettezuki]

The LS7 related posts have been moved to the Drunken Brawl Cafe. Read the rules in the sticky of that forum and follow them. They are minimal. This goes for anyone who might want to step in that ring. All further combative posts between BADDASSC6 and Shaolin Crane, or related need to be in there. Do not troll each other in the main threads anymore.

[Shaolin Crane]

Can I troll myself?

[enkeivette]

By the way JUSTIN, I never really care if you say ADAM on the forum, just want to keep that thread super general. As my fellow forum member advised me, I should be CAUTIOUS.

[fiveohwblow]

By the way JUSTIN, I never really care if you say ADAM on the forum, just want to keep that thread super general. As my fellow forum member advised me, I should be CAUTIOUS.

Ohhhhh my bad. Ill edit again. I'm assuming someone else edited also.

Ill take care of it now.

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/Cristian619/Misc/259372_Fast20and20Bicurious.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/fixthedoor/ATT000195.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a105/1fstroush/Oddities/1198250787637.jpg

[enkeivette]

427! Woot!

[blackax]

So where is the next cruise gonna be to?

[Vettezuki]

Gmr.

[kdracer73]

Gmr.

I will be driving the Camaro to Lake Havasu on the 16th with my Camaro club. I am out for GMR...........

[fiveohwblow]

http://imageshack.us/a/img59/585/76do.jpg

[enkeivette]

http://imageshack.us/a/img59/585/76do.jpg

Ha, except for all the ones made in between 67 and 05 :rolleyes:

But, much less LA rush hour traffic since the gov shut down. Woot! :woot:

[Vettezuki]

. . .

But, much less LA rush hour traffic since the gov shut down. Woot! :woot:

You really find out how many people work for government on government Holidays and furlough days. No fucking wonder so many local, and state governments and the federal government itself are an accounting disaster.

[enkeivette]

No wonder the government has problems with the measley :rolleyes: 20% of everyones income, and the other 8%-17% when it goes back out. We are employing a third of the nation.

[enkeivette]

Down with communism.

[Vettezuki]

Down with communism.

A primitive acquaintance with basic accounting will let you know this dog can't hunt forever. It's basically strung along on revolving credit, but as the debt to income continues to get out of whack, the credit rating (cost of money) and debt service loads will become intractable. That's not a pretty picture. We're not there yet, but there's precisely no sign we're trying to avoid this unfolding either. Better pray for some miracle tech breakthroughs that massively drop costs of things like energy and medical and simultaneously stimulate a massive increase in economic production. Otherwise, it's going to be a nasty re-equilibrizing process for those who aren't well positioned to weather it. I don't see a Mad Max scenario, but something considerably worse than the recent recession is distinctly possible in <20 years. I really hope I'm wrong and we can at least maintain this kind of shitty mediocrity. :jester:

[blackax]

So I'm looking at renting a warehouse. And they are asking me to get "liability insurance" This will be for all non commercial use. Does anyone have a ball park of what that might run me?

[Vettezuki]

So I'm looking at renting a warehouse. And they are asking me to get "liability insurance" This will be for all non commercial use. Does anyone have a ball park of what that might run me?

Entirely depends on what you're storing, how much, who has/needs access, etc. But you probably should figure >$1,000/year, and potentially a lot more. Call some agents, they will ask you ton of questions and give you a formal quote. I've used Cumbre to set us up. We ended up with The Hartford.

(909) 484-2456

[blackax]

Entirely depends on what you're storing, how much, who has/needs access, etc. But you probably should figure >$1,000/year, and potentially a lot more. Call some agents, they will ask you ton of questions and give you a formal quote. I've used Cumbre to set us up. We ended up with The Hartford.

(909) 484-2456

Thank you,
This is mostly a workshop for me to start some long term projects. I have a call into an agent right now to get a quote. I'm cool with anything near $1,000 a year i was just fearing that it would be that a month.

[Vettezuki]

Thank you,
This is mostly a workshop for me to start some long term projects. I have a call into an agent right now to get a quote. I'm cool with anything near $1,000 a year i was just fearing that it would be that a month.

No, definitely closer to $1k/year range, possibly less is my guess. I imagine wherehouse space in Riverside is pretty cheap still . . . but have you considered a steel building on your property? If you think you're going to be there for very long, you can put up a simple building on terms for not that much and it does add value to the property. This of course totally depends on your relation to the property, blah blah.

I think you're ready to take on a 5.0 project, and I have just the convenient starter in mind . . .

[blackax]

No, definitely closer to $1k/year range, possibly less is my guess. I imagine wherehouse space in Riverside is pretty cheap still . . . but have you considered a steel building on your property? If you think you're going to be there fore very long, you can put up a simple building on terms for not that much and it does add value to the property. This of course totally depends on your relation to the property, blah blah.

I think you're ready to take on a 5.0 project, and have just the convenient starter in mind . . .


Ya the steel building has crossed my mind but I want to get a place that's not my home for the time being. and down the road build something really nice at my home. (and the upfront cost is much higher)

Its very cheap 40 ish cents a sqft

lol a ford is not on the list for my projects. First I need to finish off my chevy a little. Then i'm swapping the drivetrain in my 88 isuzu trooper for one from 92-95

[Vettezuki]

Ya the steel building has crossed my mind but I want to get a place that's not my home for the time being. and down the road build something really nice at my home. (and the upfront cost is much higher)

Its very cheap 40 ish cents a sqft

lol a ford is not on the list for my projects. First I need to finish off my chevy a little. Then i'm swapping the drivetrain in my 88 isuzu trooper for one from 92-95

Yeah, you probably could get something pretty decent for <$500/month all in, but that's still $6k~/year sunk cost.

[enkeivette]

So I'm looking at renting a warehouse. And they are asking me to get "liability insurance" This will be for all non commercial use. Does anyone have a ball park of what that might run me?

Know a guy with a speaker box wood working shop, square footage is roughly 2,000 square feet???. His rent is about 4K a month, in Anaheim off of La Palma.

[enkeivette]

Wow, what happened to this thread? It needs a jump start.

How are my fellow shit talkers doing?? I've been working my ass off. Mother fuckers aint gonna sue themselves.

[enkeivette]

Actually there is a way to sue yourself, it's called interpleader. Ha! I'm such a nerd.

[fiveohwblow]

Too early

[enkeivette]

Too early

Your face is too early

[fiveohwblow]

Your face is too early

While this may be true, no.

[Vettezuki]

Looks like Nick's may be no more. It was dark tonight so I drove by and no thing was on the drive through menu.

[Vettezuki]

I was looking for cars with me mum Sunday. One of the many dealers we stopped at was a Nissan dealer. The Rogue is on her list. However, the GT-R is on my (dream) list so we looked at it. The car continues to grow on me. I'm tempted to rent one if possible just to see what it feels like. My Vette is not the fastest car (not to be confused with slow), but it's fun to drive because there are just no aids of any kind at all and there's lots of feedback . . like. . I'm going to kill you . . for example.

[blackax]

Looks like Nick's may be no more. It was dark tonight so I drove by and no thing was on the drive through menu.

That sucks

[enkeivette]

I was looking for cars with me mum Sunday. One of the many dealers we stopped at was a Nissan dealer. The Rogue is on her list. However, the GT-R is on my (dream) list so we looked at it. The car continues to grow on me. I'm tempted to rent one if possible just to see what it feels like. My Vette is not the fastest car (not to be confused with slow), but it's fun to drive because there are just no aids of any kind at all and there's lots of feedback . . like. . I'm going to kill you . . for example.

Get an Evo, a third the price and you can shift it.

[joedls]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/null_zps65ca976e.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/joedls/media/null_zps65ca976e.jpg.html)

[Vettezuki]

Get an Evo, a third the price and you can shift it.

An Evo is kind of a boy racer's car. A GT-R can be driven by grown men. :nutkick:

[Vettezuki]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/null_zps65ca976e.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/joedls/media/null_zps65ca976e.jpg.html)

You fix'n to teach him a lesson?

[joedls]

You fix'n to teach him a lesson?

Not in this lifetime!

He was in to spar with my boxing coach as I was finishing up with my workout. He has a fight on the 15th.

[94cobra69ss396]

An Evo is kind of a boy racer's car. A GT-R can be driven by grown men, old ladies, children and monkeys and all will run the same times. :nutkick:

Fixed.

[Vettezuki]

Fixed.

True.

It's the mark of basically unrivaled engineering excellence. And the coming Nismo GT-R is from outer space.

[94cobra69ss396]

So does that mean I can add aliens to the list of who can run the same times in the GT-R?

[Vettezuki]

So does that mean I can add aliens to the list of who can run the same times in the GT-R?

:lmfao: The next generation won't need people at all. You'll just plug in start/stop GPS and sit along for the ride!

[Shaolin Crane]

Not in this lifetime!

He was in to spar with my boxing coach as I was finishing up with my workout. He has a fight on the 15th.

Did you get to spar with him?!

I'd love to have the shit kicked out of me by Rampage, GSP, Jackie Chan, and Lyoto Machida.

[fiveohwblow]

All weak

[joedls]

Did you get to spar with him?!

I'd love to have the shit kicked out of me by Rampage, GSP, Jackie Chan, and Lyoto Machida.

You're a sick fuck! :lmfao:

No, I didn't spar with him. I'd rather not have my brains rattled, thank you. Plus, he was preparing for a fight and I'm sure didn't want to spar with someone of my limited experience.

I'll leave all that "shit kicking" to you younger guys. I'm too old for that. I went 3 rounds with my trainer the other night and that just about killed me.

[Shaolin Crane]

You're a sick fuck! :lmfao:

No, I didn't spar with him. I'd rather not have my brains rattled, thank you. Plus, he was preparing for a fight and I'm sure didn't want to spar with someone of my limited experience.

I'll leave all that "shit kicking" to you younger guys. I'm too old for that. I went 3 rounds with my trainer the other night and that just about killed me.

Sensei always said we had to be a little "special" upstairs to do what we do. Whether I could hold my own, or get killed. I'd love to put on some gloves with him.

[joedls]

Sensei always said we had to be a little "special" upstairs to do what we do. Whether I could hold my own, or get killed. I'd love to put on some gloves with him.

Yeah, I used to be more like that. Then I got old.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah, I used to be more like that. Then I got old.

My instructor is around your age, he's even worse than I am. Day or night, rain or shine he still gets excited to glove up and beat the snot out of people.

[joedls]

My instructor is around your age, he's even worse than I am. Day or night, rain or shine he still gets excited to glove up and beat the snot out of people.

How old is your instructor?

[fiveohwblow]

Someone grab the popcorn

[enkeivette]

Fixed.

Lol

[enkeivette]

Did you get to spar with him?!

I'd love to have the shit kicked out of me by Rampage, GSP, Jackie Chan, and Lyoto Machida.

You included Jackie Chan but omitted Bruce Lee. :picard:

And you don't spar with a pro boxer like that. They're not martial artists. They are martial artists plus a freight train. You don't play with someone like that, you get clipped and get brain damage.

[enkeivette]

Im up at 4 am in the wrong way... Not out having fun late. Just woke up :/

[enkeivette]

Also, I am going to propose to Brittany Snow. ...If I ever get to meet her.

[Vettezuki]

Also, I am going to propose to Brittany Snow. ...If I ever get to meet her.

What about the restraining order?

[joedls]

You're a sick fuck! :lmfao:

No, I didn't spar with him. I'd rather not have my brains rattled, thank you. Plus, he was preparing for a fight and I'm sure didn't want to spar with someone of my limited experience.

I'll leave all that "shit kicking" to you younger guys. I'm too old for that. I went 3 rounds with my trainer the other night and that just about killed me.

Here's a pic of what he did to Joey Beltran on Friday. Exactly why I wouldn't spar with him. He's a beast and has knocked out his sparring partners even though he doesn't mean to.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/null_zps6d42eaeb.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/joedls/media/null_zps6d42eaeb.jpg.html)

[fiveohwblow]

Looks normal

[Shaolin Crane]

You included Jackie Chan but omitted Bruce Lee. :picard:

And you don't spar with a pro boxer like that. They're not martial artists. They are martial artists plus a freight train. You don't play with someone like that, you get clipped and get brain damage.

Bruce Lee is dead, the others listed are not.

[Shaolin Crane]

Here's a pic of what he did to Joey Beltran on Friday. Exactly why I wouldn't spar with him. He's a beast and has knocked out his sparring partners even though he doesn't mean to.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/null_zps6d42eaeb.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/joedls/media/null_zps6d42eaeb.jpg.html)

Does not influence my desire to spar, I have been knocked out, many a times, expecting it not to happen is stupid.

[Vettezuki]

Does not influence my desire to spar, I have been knocked out, many a times, expecting it not to happen is stupid.

As long as I don't have to pay for your Depends when your brain gets scrambled beyond repair, knock yourself out. :jester: (See what I did there?)

[joedls]

Does not influence my desire to spar, I have been knocked out, many a times, expecting it not to happen is stupid.

I guess this is where we are different. You sound as if getting knocked out is something to be desired, a badge of honor. I think staying healthy is more important than feeding my ego. You say expecting to not get knocked out is stupid. I think doing something when you know it's highly likely you'll get knocked out, just for "fun", is stupid. Would I fight him if he were threatening me or my loved ones? Absolutely. Without hesitation. But for "fun". Not a chance.

[Shaolin Crane]

I guess this is where we are different. You sound as if getting knocked out is something to be desired, a badge of honor. I think staying healthy is more important than feeding my ego. You say expecting to not get knocked out is stupid. I think doing something when you know it's highly likely you'll get knocked out, just for "fun", is stupid. Would I fight him if he were threatening me or my loved ones? Absolutely. Without hesitation. But for "fun". Not a chance.

No, i'm saying that every time I put on gloves and fight, I expect the worst, I could get knocked out, I could die, break something etc. Remember this is also my job, so I have a different feeling going in. Do I want to get hurt? No, is it the end of the world if I do? No.

[fiveohwblow]

I'll hurt anyone IRL

[joedls]

No, i'm saying that every time I put on gloves and fight, I expect the worst, I could get knocked out, I could die, break something etc. Remember this is also my job, so I have a different feeling going in. Do I want to get hurt? No, is it the end of the world if I do? No.


OK. So, if I'm understanding you ( which is entirely possible that I'm not, because I'm not the brightest guy), you're telling me that you expect to get knocked out or possibly die when you spar and you do that for fun? Yeah, OK. But not me.

And I never said that getting hurt is the end of the world. Just that I try to avoid getting hurt if possible. And I sure don't go looking to get hurt for fun.

[joedls]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/4CA01B6D-07D5-45AD-8DF2-9AA8E11E6B7D_zpsjdbgi3ya.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/null_zpse446e9fb.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

OK. So, if I'm understanding you ( which is entirely possible that I'm not, because I'm not the brightest guy), you're telling me that you expect to get knocked out or possibly die when you spar and you do that for fun? Yeah, OK. But not me.

And I never said that getting hurt is the end of the world. Just that I try to avoid getting hurt if possible. And I sure don't go looking to get hurt for fun.

Anything we do, there is a possibility of a negative outcome, racing, fighting, training etc. It sounds bad, but you have to agree that the thrilling things we do can end badly, I could burn to death in a car at the track, drop a barbell on my neck at the gym etc.

I had a lengthy post trying to explain, but 99% of people won't understand it. Martial arts is my passion, my profession and i'll leave it at that.

[joedls]

Anything we do, there is a possibility of a negative outcome, racing, fighting, training etc. It sounds bad, but you have to agree that the thrilling things we do can end badly, I could burn to death in a car at the track, drop a barbell on my neck at the gym etc.

I had a lengthy post trying to explain, but 99% of people won't understand it. Martial arts is my passion, my profession and i'll leave it at that.

There's a possibility you will get hit by a car crossing the street. That doesn't mean I go walk out in front of cars on purpose.

And I don't buy that 99% of people won't understand. I can understand without agreeing.

[enkeivette]

Hi cunts :)

[Vettezuki]

Uh. Hello?

[enkeivette]

I question your ?

[kdracer73]

Thanks Enkei, we can always count on you for a uplifting, Happy New Year, positive messege .

[enkeivette]

Thanks Enkei, we can always count on you for a uplifting, Happy New Year, positive messege .

Hahaha

[enkeivette]

Where's the masochist?

[fiveohwblow]

Secretly watching from afar me thinks

[joedls]

Just had a hydrostatic body composition analysis done (basically a dunk test to determine body fat). I've gone from ~35% body fat in June 2012 to just under 14% today (13.77% to be exact).



Time to get a steak!

[fiveohwblow]

Impressive

[Vettezuki]

Getting ready for work yesterday morning, I found one of my pet Chinchillas dead. He was apparently ok the night before, I have no idea what happened. I'm much better dealing with this kind of stuff than I used to be (for reasons I'll pass on here), but it's a reminder that life is temporary for all living things, and while there are typical or expected patterns, there are no guarantees other than an end. Nothing to be super anxious about, it just is, but it's still a reminder to enjoy life and your connections in it and to be careful about the kinds of things you put off.

[enkeivette]

Im in nor cal for a trial... Motel 6 now has wall mounted flat panels, hardwood floors, a corner couch, cutesy shit on the walls... But no hair dryer and no shampoo. :I Good idea?

[enkeivette]

Just had a hydrostatic body composition analysis done (basically a dunk test to determine body fat). I've gone from ~35% body fat in June 2012 to just under 14% today (13.77% to be exact).



Time to get a steak!

:beer:

[enkeivette]

Vince Vaugh, funny or annoying? IMnot-soHO spouting off a monologue really fast using moderately big words and moderate wit, to dominate the conversation, is not impressive or funny. Its annoying. So STFU Vince.

[fiveohwblow]

I find him quite hilarious.

[enkeivette]

I find him quite hilarious.

Well maybe you find him hilarious because you were beaten or sexually molested as a child and you have some deep routed childhood desire or subconscious need to have large men cover over you and go on and on spouting out barely comprehensible sentences with no pause and little point to the structure or even the message behind the sentence, I dont know maybe you were kicked in the head by Guy at a young age which caused you to suffer severe brain damage and now because of that you think run on sentences and virtually non-sensical jargon is funny, I dont know, is any of this hitting home with you? Or maybe I should just keep talking going on and on and on until you become dumbfounded and convinced that Im intelligent just because you cant keep up with my rigorous and annoying long monologues, maybe youre just a victim of being raised during a generational period where childrens minds could not fully develop because theyve been constantly brain fucked by computers and video games and all forms of electronic mass media and have become unable to think for themselves and when anyone cowers over you and spouts off language in such a fashion you think that its some how impressive and dominating to the listener and therefore funny? I dont know guy I dont know whats in your head, but thats money... Thats money.

[Vettezuki]

I don't think that's really fair. His "rant" performances bother you, but that's not all he does for Christ's sake.

The Best of Wedding Crashers - Funny Scenes - YouTube

[94cobra69ss396]

Parked next to a stock height Explorer today.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/20140221_135738.jpg

[Vettezuki]

When the GT-R first came out, I didn't particularly care for its styling. Kind of R-34 man myself. But it's really grown on me. It's a good looking car. I'd really like to drive one some day, to see if the common criticism of being a bit numb holds for me. One thing I love about my old Vette is that is, for lack of a better word, very "involving".

[Shaolin Crane]

When the GT-R first came out, I didn't particularly care for its styling. Kind of R-34 man myself. But it's really grown on me. It's a good looking car. I'd really like to drive one some day, to see if the common criticism of being a bit numb holds for me. One thing I love about my old Vette is that is, for lack of a better word, very "involving".

Very numb, like driving a truck kinda. But still a fucking hoot.

[Vettezuki]

Well, we'll see how it goes, but I have another property in my sites. This is a mamooth, basically unheard of in SoCal anywhere near OC/LA and affordable to the middle class. It's in off a dirt road by a couple miles, but that ain't no thing, and the house is tired, but not destroyed. It is however, 67 (yes 67, not 6.7) acres, with some pretty nice views.

Have to trade the pratically new xD for the upcoming Jeep Renegade for my wife, so she can safely and comfortably handle that road. I'll MadMax the Protege. Lol.

[94cobra69ss396]

I hope this one works out for you Ben. How far is it from your work sites? Phil has been looking for a place like this too. Well not 67 acres but he want a place with at least a couple acres that he can build a work shed on.

[blackax]

Good luck on the new place ben

I just bought a new car (new to me)

2011 chevy volt, only had 15,000 miles

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jXU0kqsG3Rs/VDnRXAj1dfI/AAAAAAAAMps/DlWs-TiVwB8/w1518-h865-no/IMG_20141011_175438.jpg

[Vettezuki]

I hope this one works out for you Ben. How far is it from your work sites? Phil has been looking for a place like this too. Well not 67 acres but he want a place with at least a couple acres that he can build a work shed on.

The commute would be nasty, 46 miles each way, including 2.5 miles on a dirt road.

The whole area south and south east of lake matthews, a lot of which (like this) is unincorporated Riverside county has a number of properties in the couple acre range, houses in decent condition, on actual roads and stuff for < 400k. Wood Crest, which is a relatively nice horse area is up Van Burn but pretty close to the 91 and has nice houses and properties up to around 5 acres around $500k +- $50k.

What'd you pay for the Volt John? If I do this, eventually I need something with as many mpg as possible. The RAV EV would be perfect(ish) except for the $50k starting price. LOL.

[blackax]

its was 20K, I found out I can charge at work so it saves me alot of money

[Shaolin Crane]

Since the SSE Exemption has been stopped, I bought a few of these.
http://www.slickguns.com/sites/default/files/10499443_741989775861579_4733880188475063746_o.jpg

[Vettezuki]

its was 20K, I found out I can charge at work so it saves me alot of money

They're putting in more free charging here too, that's why I wondered.

[Shaolin Crane]

Did everyone die?

[94cobra69ss396]

I think so. It has been really slow. I know I've been really busy with work. We need to get this site going again.

Things I have on the burner.

The Cobra - it's currently down with the heads pulled. I'm porting them right now but I just used my last cartridge roll and need to pick some more up. The issue is that Grainger doesn't have them in stock anymore. The last time I bought some was about 18-20 years ago and I think I bought about 15 of them and I just used the last one. I want to pick up 5 or 6 (around $3.00) but to have them shipped to my house they want $11 which I don't want to pay. Luckily my neighbors brother works for Grainger and he's going to see if he can get them for me. If not I'll just pay the $11 but I hope not. Once I get those I can finish porting them and the I'll order the valve seals, keepers and head gaskets so I can put it back together.

The Chevelle - since the Cobra is down I haven't been able to pick up anything for the Chevelle to fix the trans. It will be a slow build of the trans.

The F100 - I've been working on the hood now and then trying to get all the rust off the under portion.

The Explorer - it's been running great and I finally got to take a wheeling out at Truck Haven this last weekend. It was an Explorer event and should have magazine coverage but we'll see. The official run we did on Saturday was way too easy and I did the whole thing in 2wd. Later that day I went out with some of the guys and did some harder stuff. I managed not to break an axle which is good. I carry a spare with me just because I've broken 4. I think I have the frontend set up better now so hopefully I won't break any more. I did manage to break the passenger side mirror by leaning into a wall while climbing up a stepped hill. I replaced it though because I also have spare mirrors. I picked up a couple from P-A-P just because I've broken a couple. I also have spare tail lights.

[Vettezuki]

Yeah fellas, I haven't done a thing to promote the site in a long while, including no cruises or meets, so it's down to OGs right now. Over the last several years I haven't had play scratch either so kind of limited. I traded the Jeep to Adam for legal retainer services, and have transferred the Snake to Adam as well (he'll pick up in a year) and the Fox to Carlos. They'll see them through to completion where they were on their way to indefinite pile-o-stuff with me. Sold the Miata, CarMaxx gave me a surprisingly good price.

On the upside, things have turned around a little for money. I'm keeping the Vette and will take a look at what is apparently a cam-knock here in the not too distant future. If I get that big rural property, probably convert my mom's large horse trailer into a car hauler; I'd literally have to trailer the Vette out to drive it. LOL. Might get UATV like a Grizzly too. And finally, swap the wife's pretty much new xD for the upcoming Jeep Renegade. In a year or so, depending on how much of a beating my little Protege can take on that dirt road, might get one of the upcoming plug-in hybrid SUVs, either a Mitsubishi or Volvo. We're adding charging stations here at work, so juicing up would be free, dropping my energy costs for trans portion potentially close to zero. I'll start another thread on stuff I might be able to do to my protege to get it to ride better over a rural road.

[94cobra69ss396]

Does the city take care of the road or is it a private road you'll have to maintain?

[blackax]

let me add my car updates as well,

K20
I bought a NOS Dana 60 that I've been refreshing. New high steer arms, new bearings all around. I also bought a set 1 ton deaver springs That i'm really excited about. I need to make a cutout for my transfer case cross member to allow the drive shaft to not hit it at full droop.

CTS-V
I still need to install the front brakes. I have a recall on the fuel pump that they need to get parts for. At the same time i'm going to see if the dealer will do the clutch. I'll also install a new Master cylinder and new shiftier and linkage at the same time.

Volt
So i've owned the car for a little over 3 weeks, I love the thing, she rides nice and is great to drive to LA everyday.
I'm been able to average about 102 mpg over 2900 miles

[Shaolin Crane]

I guess I can do the same

Gray Car, still collecting dust

Blue car, still collecting dust

Truck, runs, needs tires, need to pull the front axle, do the seals, blah blah. Change the spring bushings. Which is non issue as long as I don't use 4x4.

Pretty much just been eating, sleeping, Vegas and buying guns.

[94cobra69ss396]

K20
I bought a NOS Dana 60 that I've been refreshing. New high steer arms, new bearings all around. I also bought a set 1 ton deaver springs That i'm really excited about. I need to make a cutout for my transfer case cross member to allow the drive shaft to not hit it at full droop.

Don't you have a thread on your K20 already started? If not start one because I want to see what you're doing to it.

[94cobra69ss396]

Blue car, still collecting dust.

That's only partially true because you have been working on it and I have pictures as proof. You should post them up on the build thread. It should be running very soon.

As for me, I got the cartridge rolls yesterday and I'm going to try and finish up the heads this weekend. The only issue is that my father-in-law needs me to do some work on his motor home and his smartcar today so I may not even be able to start on the heads until tomorrow.

[Shaolin Crane]

That's only partially true because you have been working on it and I have pictures as proof. You should post them up on the build thread. It should be running very soon.

As for me, I got the cartridge rolls yesterday and I'm going to try and finish up the heads this weekend. The only issue is that my father-in-law needs me to do some work on his motor home and his smartcar today so I may not even be able to start on the heads until tomorrow.

Working on it or not, it's collecting dust.

[blackax]

Don't you have a thread on your K20 already started? If not start one because I want to see what you're doing to it.

Ya I need to update the thread....I'll have some more pics later today

[Vettezuki]

Put car stuff in car threads. :)

[Shaolin Crane]

Was too lazy to go digging for it, so be glad anything got posted at all.

[Vettezuki]

Saw a GT3 parked out front of our school tonight. Too dark to take a decent picture, but that thing is dead sexy. I'd like to drive something up at that level at some point in my life.

[Shaolin Crane]

Drive, or own?

[Vettezuki]

Drive, or own?

Own would be ok, but that's not super likely.

[Shaolin Crane]

Doesn't seem like just driving one would be all that difficult.

[Vettezuki]

Doesn't seem like just driving one would be all that difficult.

Totally accessible. Just not a priority that's all.

[Leedom]

Got a call from the guy I sold the truck to over 2 weeks ago now and he proceeds to tell me the rear end went out. I was shocked. I told him that I felt bad that it went out but I had no idea there was a problem with the rear when I sold it to him. Feel bad for the guy. I guess I dodged a bullet.

[Vettezuki]

Got a call from the guy I sold the truck to over 2 weeks ago now and he proceeds to tell me the rear end went out. I was shocked. I told him that I felt bad that it went out but I had no idea there was a problem with the rear when I sold it to him. Feel bad for the guy. I guess I dodged a bullet.

That sucks but there's a reason we say "as is" with used cars.

[94cobra69ss396]

Got a call from the guy I sold the truck to over 2 weeks ago now and he proceeds to tell me the rear end went out. I was shocked. I told him that I felt bad that it went out but I had no idea there was a problem with the rear when I sold it to him. Feel bad for the guy. I guess I dodged a bullet.

Did you tell him that when he jumps the truck that he shouldn't have it full throttled bouncing off the rev limiter when he lands?

What did he says went out? The 8.8 is a fairly strong year end. I've broke the carrier in the Cobra but that was at the strip and after a few years of 6000 rpm launches with 450+ rwhp. I've also broke the carrier pin in the Explorer but that was my own fault because I cut the pin down to clear the 4.56 ring gear. My guess is he did something to cause it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Did you tell him that when he jumps the truck that he shouldn't have it full throttled bouncing off the rev limiter when he lands?

What did he says went out? The 8.8 is a fairly strong year end. I've broke the carrier in the Cobra but that was at the strip and after a few years of 6000 rpm launches with 450+ rwhp. I've also broke the carrier pin in the Explorer but that was my own fault because I cut the pin down to clear the 4.56 ring gear. My guess is he did something to cause it.

Serious. Remember how bad the axles were in the black truck? Even that one didn't fail, and it was pretty trashed.

[Vettezuki]

Yeah. But was this the rear end that Adam "worked on" :jester: . . . :crutches:

[Leedom]

I did not work on this rear end Ben.

I had to ask the guy to explain what happened a few times to try and get the picture right. He said the rear driveshaft went out at first and then after more questions he said something on the "rear axle drive shaft" failed. I am not even totally sure what it is and I am not sure he even knows. He said it would cost $1,500 to $2,000 to fix and that would lead me to believe that the entire axle needs to be replaced. I am sure I will talk to him again (he still needs to get the suspension lift and stock fenders from me) so once he gets it fixed I will find out exactly what happened. The small amount of cash I got for the truck is looking better and better.

[Shaolin Crane]

Sounds to me like a mechanic is taking him for a ride.

[Leedom]

Sounds to me like a mechanic is taking him for a ride.

I told him that the price was high but without knowing exactly what happened I could not be sure. Besides for that price just buy an complete axle and switch it out yourself and you would have an upgraded unit. He does not have that ability though so he is stuck paying labor. Not my problem though so oh well.

[firstshadow]

Won a giveaway from AMG, and got to drive some very nice AMGs including the new 911 fighter, the AMG GT S that will be coming out next year!

Pics here: http://imgur.com/a/nDaOk/

[Redondo Jon]

Won a giveaway from AMG, and got to drive some very nice AMGs including the new 911 fighter, the AMG GT S that will be coming out next year!

Pics here: http://imgur.com/a/nDaOk/
Fucker; I’m so jealous. Seriously though that looks like fun.

[Shaolin Crane]

It would have been my primary goal to give that car back fuckin toasted.

[firstshadow]

CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - Mercedes AMG GT S - YouTube

It blows anything I've driven before right out of the water. I will have one some day... swoon. They had a little autox course setup at the end of the day, and you bet I turned off all the nannies, put it in Race mode with manual shifting, and got very sideways. Killed a couple cones in the process. Also, when I was trailing one of the instructors (all were german racecar drivers that were flown in!) out on the big track, I was able to keep up and push him a bit. After we get out, he says, "This isn't your first time on a track, is it?" I was surprised the cars didn't overheat out in the desert pushing it on the track, some of the previous AMGs lacked enough cooling and the transmission would get waaaay hot and go into limp mode. No such problems with these :)

AMG built that car from the bottom up, and it kicks the SLS' ass. Biturbo V8, 500hp 480tq, 3400ish lbs, 47:53 front rear weight split, DCT. Intake manifold is on the bottom of the heads, exhaust comes out on the top, turbos mounted right in the V! They made the exhaust sound amaaaaaazing, and you can occasionally hear the turbos sucking up all the air since they're right in front of you on top of the engine. And of course, many pops and burbles on demand, love it. Entire drivetrain is on electronically controlled mounts, so it can be a smooth cruiser or track bruiser when you want it.

They're coming out with a black series version further down the line, and maybe a Porsche GT3 like version as well. Can't even imagine how those will turn out, the regular one is superb!

Also drove some of the other AMGs, absolutely loved the S63. It can hustle hard in the canyons when you want it to, or you can sit back and cruise in total comfort in the great cocoon of leather and aluminum/wood. Greatest seat I have sat in of all time, car or not!

[Vettezuki]

Didn't watch the video but what do you mean valvetrain is on electronically controlled mounts? You mean the cams are electronically shifted for different profiles or there are no cams but electronically actuated valves (sort of holy grail of valve train control)?

[Vettezuki]

And now that I have posted, I noticed I have a huge axle grease spot on my phone lens.

They should add that as a filter to instagram.

[firstshadow]

Didn't watch the video but what do you mean valvetrain is on electronically controlled mounts? You mean the cams are electronically shifted for different profiles or there are no cams but electronically actuated valves (sort of holy grail of valve train control)?

Drivetrain! 2 mounts up front that the engine sits on, and 2 mounts at the rear that the whole rear end and transmission sit on. So you can have it be smooth as silk, nice and supple when you're cruising - or have everything firmed up to the point of drivetrain/chassis becoming one, excellent spirited driving performance :)

[Vettezuki]

Oh. Drivetrain is different than valvetrain . . . .:inout:

[Leedom]

So a co-worker has a hook-up on Toyo tires and the Mach was in dire need of some new shoes so I got a set of Proxes 4plus from him for a great deal. His buddy owns a shop in Garden Grove (Rim and Tire Center) and said to take them over there and he would mount them for $15 each. That was a good deal so I went over there after work a little over a week ago now After a couple of failed attempts the owner said he could not mount the rears due to a poor rim design. He said there was no recessed area on the inside of the rim to fit the tire into to make it easier to get the tire on and off the rim. He said he did not want to risk scratching them. I had him do the fronts which we no big deal and thought I would just take them to Firestone the next day and have them do it. I paid, hopped in the car and went home. The next morning I went to Firestone and looked at the rim that the shop the night before had tried to mount my tire to and noticed a few pretty good scratches on it. The shop had scratched my rim anyway. I called the shop later that day and the owner was not there so they took my name and contact info down. After almost a week of no call back I called again and spoke with the owner. He said the rim came in without a scratch and left without a scratch and that he could not account for what happened to the rim after it left his shop. He said I should have said something about it before I left his shop. After going back a forth for a while it was evident he was not going to fix his mistake. As a result I got a scratched rim for christmas! Note to self, always check the shop's work before leaving.

[Vettezuki]

Ouch.

[Shaolin Crane]

That is the exact reason why my next tool purchase will be a tire mount machine and balancer. Now that we removed that asshole of a partner from the shop, I can finally have nice goodies and install the lift too.

[Shaolin Crane]

Well, fingers crossed but that might happen sooner than I thought. There's an auto shop liquidating its heavy equipment for a retarded price with the catch of complete removal. Which is not really a big deal
Eagle 2 Post 9klb Auto lift
Eagle 4 post 12klb auto lift
Eagle 280gal compressor
Eagle tire mount and balancer all for 2k. Hopefully everything is still there and I can have a good christmas for once.

[Vettezuki]

That's awesome guy. Total liquidation sales can be a really great way to tool up for a fraction of the cost of buying new.

[Shaolin Crane]

Sensei did it, and that's how I got mine, I'd love to get two lifts capable of lifting the truck and cars, then he could keep the other one too.

[94cobra69ss396]

Looks good.

[Vettezuki]

Someone beat me to an offer on the big property in Lake Matthews. Ah well. One thing I've learned is if you want to keep building your life is that you have to stay focused on primary targets and not get too distracted by wants. On the upside things have, after years of getting kicked around, turned up a bit for cash, so I'm starting to have at least a little dough. I don't even think twice about ordering guacamole anymore.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm seriously considering relocating to either Arizona or Texas, I want to purchase some property soon and I'm not sure I want to commit to California anymore. Arizona and Texas highway patrol are both hiring and offer similar pay to CA with 1/4 of the living costs.

[Vettezuki]

I'm seriously considering relocating to either Arizona or Texas, I want to purchase some property soon and I'm not sure I want to commit to California anymore. Arizona and Texas highway patrol are both hiring and offer similar pay to CA with 1/4 of the living costs.

AZ and TX have a lot to recommend them if your quality of life includes property, guns, relatively much lighter car regs, etc.

[Shaolin Crane]

AZ and TX have a lot to recommend them if your quality of life includes property, guns, relatively much lighter car regs, etc.

Which is why they are called "free states"

I would very much like some automatic weapons, a house purchased outright, etc etc.

[Vettezuki]

AZ and TX are kind of socially conservative though, which isn't all bad, but can be annoying. The most free state in the US is, believe it or not, probably NH. Completely bizarre within New England. It really depends on your values, and in your case, AZ and TX, maybe NV are about the best. CA is great in a lot of ways if you have money, but it's just a bit of a bitch if you don't.

[Shaolin Crane]

AZ and TX are kind of socially conservative though, which isn't all bad, but can be annoying. The most free state in the US is, believe it or not, probably NH. Completely bizarre within New England. It really depends on your values, and in your case, AZ and TX, maybe NV are about the best. CA is great in a lot of ways if you have money, but it's just a bit of a bitch if you don't.
Right, no amount of money is going to get me a mini gun in CA though. I can deal with the other crap. I already deal with my religious retarded family, so it wont be a problem, I make friends easily :sm_laughing:

[94cobra69ss396]

Another boring day on the job for Phil. Angeles Crest HWY shut down for a upcoming Motor Trend magazine feature.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/IMG_2969.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Awesome, rub it in some more.

[94cobra69ss396]

Awesome, rub it in some more.

No problem. He's sent me some before but I watch their YouTube channel and I'm excited to see this episode so I had to post it.

[Vettezuki]

I'm confused. Is that a nearly complete car?

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm confused. Is that a nearly complete car?

There is no spoiler mounted, no cowl, no windshield or hatch window trim, no radio, and I need to put a different air filter on it and put the passenger wheel liner back in.

[Vettezuki]

So like nine months or so? :nutkick:

Not that I'm anyone to talk.

[Shaolin Crane]

So like nine months or so? :nutkick:

Not that I'm anyone to talk.

Shit, even that is being generous.

It looked like this for 6 months
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20141220_104831.jpg

[Vettezuki]

I had a stripped car on jack stands . . . on my patio for about 5 years.

[Shaolin Crane]

I had a stripped car on jack stands . . . on my patio for about 5 years.

I'm aware, I've parted out more than a few cars here.
For as far as it's come, and for what I spent, and how many engines I've gone through. I'm not totally displeased with it.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0382.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

It looks great!

[Shaolin Crane]

It looks great!

Thanks

[Vettezuki]

Happy Birthday Ron!

[94cobra69ss396]

Thanks Ben. I took the day off yesterday so that Amy and I could go to breakfast and lunch and see a movie but Mya woke up with a fever and sore throat. So instead I worked on the Cobra while Amy took care of Mya. I'm going to try and finish it up today.

[Shaolin Crane]

Congratz on being older

[Vettezuki]

Thanks Ben. I took the day off yesterday so that Amy and I could go to breakfast and lunch and see a movie but Mya woke up with a fever and sour throat. So instead I worked on the Cobra while Amy took care of Mya. I'm going to try and finish it up today.

Life happens. :) You get a rain check.

[Shaolin Crane]

I have been looking at houses pretty seriously over the past few months, I would REALLY like to keep the blue car, but, i'm not sure I can pull the trigger on a purchase this year like I intend to while having a nice bank cushion without selling it. The more I research the more I realize all the shit that comes along with it, not just the down payment. So in an attempt to save it, I'm going full liquidation on everything else. Meaning if it's not needed for completion of the car, its gone. No matter how minor of a part, it's being photographed and sold. It will take an assload of time, be a major hassle with dealing with jacktards, but if it gets me a place, and keeps my car it's worth it.

Also setting up a pretty aggressive savings schedule, fortunately being on competition prep allows me to save serious coin on food since I all eat is canned tuna, rice, peanut butter and avocados, well as much as anyone who consumes 3980 calories a day can save. I stopped going out, no more vegas, no more clubbing, no more dating, only cash being spent is on making the car complete in the even that I need to sell it, and it will be so it can be sold at a premium, because if I do have to sell it, i'm not going to give it away, if I don't have to sell it, it'll be done before I buy and require nothing but consumables.

This is just a plan, things could go horribly south like they have been for the past few years, but i'm done fucking around, side work, hocking shit, whatever I have to to rathole as much cash as possible.

[Vettezuki]

It's a viable plan and having your own home, however problematic has its own upsides too.

But there's only so far you can go with working for yourself and saving, unless you're at the mad bank level of a star athlete, international banker, etc. BUT, even if you're dead middle class, you can work up to some pretty good scratch if you want it and catch a few breaks along the way. For that you have to build a business where ultimately other people are making money for you and investing in assets that create value. "Earned income" ain't gonna get it and there is only so much upside to saving. Technically there is no upper limit to income. For you, the closest obvious possibility I suppose is *maybe* taking up your dad's biz depending on where he is at. The other areas you know well are cars and martial arts. You're not lazy; the same energies applied towards building and expanding a business might turn into having the house of your dreams, just writing a check for a GT and so on. This does require an entirely different mindset than employee or even self employed, but is the way up. I can technically "afford" a lot more than tinkering on the old Vette. I don't spend there because I'm putting it back in to building up what I can repeatedly with the idea of being zero bullshit financially free by 50. I'm not any kind of genius at this but I am doing it and the pattern, while not for the faint of heart, does work. That's 10 years and 10 years goes fast, but it is in reach. Think hard about what you really want over life and what is available to you and spend your energy there. You might have much higher upper limits than you suspect.

I want to be clear though. There is nothing wrong with simply working hard as an employee somewhere, earning your money, and saving towards the things you want. It is in some sense no question a simpler process. My point is that outside some exceptions, it is limited. The balance of values and goals is entirely up to you.

[Shaolin Crane]

I am going to be a cop, no question. That's my dream, it's what I always wanted to do, I got VERY close last time which means I'll be better prepared for when I reapply. I have no reservations about starting a business after I retire, but this plan is building blocks to getting hired. Having my own home at a relatively young age should help ease any concerns a hiring board has with employing me.

I know you and I do not see eye to eye on the LEO thing, nor do alot of people, but I will accept nothing less than a badge. Ultimately I'd love to do what I do now for some academy, CHP gave me a conditional offer equal to what they pay people with masters degress and doctorates to start in the academy. It's a very specialized skill set that fits the law enforcement world very well, and if I can train officers to stop accidentally killing people, that would be pretty ok.

[Vettezuki]

When cops investigate and find real criminals, or on occasion actually stop a real crime, etc., they do a great service. CHP has additional functions to keep dip hits off the road, make the environment safer when things go badly, and that's good too. Most all of the rest is total nonsense, though the source starts at a higher level. If you can at least get some cops to be marginally more competent in their use of force, that would be a positive. So keep at it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Man, not much more than a year after my dads business partner beating cancer, we found out yesterday that he has lung cancer, dude cannot catch a break.

[firstshadow]

Cancer sucks :(

Don't know if I posted about my moto on here yet, picked up a '14 Honda CB500F back in September as a new toy while all my fun cars are undergoing repairs. Went out for a ride yesterday - up to Frazier park and Mt. Pinos, then back down and over to the 33 to Ojai, and took the 101 back towards home. It was absolutely gorgeous out:

http://i.imgur.com/U9ivlOw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PJEgGZz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ly2oqHK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EyGjjHi.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Fractured my ankle on Monday which sucks.:crutches:

I've been playing in a basketball league with my neighbor for the passed few months. We just finished our third season on Monday and took first place with a 9-1 record but lost the championship game that night. It happened with about 2 minutes left in the first half. I didn't know that I fractured anything, I just thought I sprained it so I iced it during half time and then started the second half. I scored 4 more point during the 4 minutes I played but then my ankle started getting to me. We were up by 11 points when I went out but we ended up losing by 4.

[Shaolin Crane]

Same thing happened to me on the Groove Cruise. I was shuffling and thought I tweaked it, turns out I had 3 fractures, I guess we're all falling apart.

[Shaolin Crane]

I went to the La Fit Expo this weekend to take as many free samples as I could, was there for a few hours and got to meet my favorite body builders. Just for reference as to how big these guys are. I am 6' tall and weigh 200lbs, and they make me feel small.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150207_162711.jpg
Brad Castleberry, strongest power body builder in the world
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150207_161651.jpg
Adelfo Cerame Jr. If it looks like he's kneeling, well, he's a wheelchair physique competitor
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150207_154808.jpg
Jay Cutler, 4x Mr Olympia
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150207_145708.jpg
Simeon Panda, hard to believe this dude is my age, at nearly 80lbs heavier than I am.

They were all super cool as you would hope for the people you look up to in the industry. I've met some other people in the body building profession that were super tools so it's nice not to be let down when you meet someone you've been following for some time.

Nothing like the feeling of inadequacy to fuel your workouts :jester:

[Shaolin Crane]

Sold some extra shit and bought something I have wanted for nearly a decade, to top it off it was on sale, in a new configuration from Springfield. Just need to play the waiting game now. Figured i'd grab one before they say I can't own it anymore.
https://www.tombstonetactical.com/images/springfield-armory/MP9226-1.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

FUCK CA gun laws, that is all.

[94cobra69ss396]

What happened?

[Shaolin Crane]

Just going back and forth with the company I ordered my guns from, and my local FFL and what they think is "legal" its becoming a huge fuckin headache

[Vettezuki]

Just going back and forth with the company I ordered my guns from, and my local FFL and what they think is "legal" its becoming a huge fuckin headache

It sucks. The law is not especially clear in some areas and there are so many details that it's easy to have this kind of situation. CA FFLs are very weary of losing their license so they tend to be very conservative in interpretation.

Also, a district court just upheld that the roster and microstamping is not an undue burden, so the chances of any new handguns AT ALL hitting the roster is pretty small at this time.

[Shaolin Crane]

It sucks. The law is not especially clear in some areas and there are so many details that it's easy to have this kind of situation. CA FFLs are very weary of losing their license so they tend to be very conservative in interpretation.

Also, a district court just upheld that the roster and microstamping is not an undue burden, so the chances of any new handguns AT ALL hitting the roster is pretty small at this time.
It's not clear in any areas, and the only reason it's so murky is because legislature doesn't want us to own anything at all. I didn't go through nearly as much shit for my M4 pistols, but that was before the expiration of the SSE.

[Vettezuki]

NV calling.

[Shaolin Crane]

NV calling.

Sadly NV is quickly becoming like CA. I did apply to AHP though, I have yet to hear a response.

[Vettezuki]

Sadly NV is quickly becoming like CA. I did apply to AHP though, I have yet to hear a response.

Californians are leaving CA and moving to NV, AZ, and TX and generally polluting them with their godless communist America-hating ways.

[Shaolin Crane]

Californians are leaving CA and moving to NV, AZ, and TX and generally polluting them with their godless communist America-hating ways.

To a fucking tee

[94cobra69ss396]

I went to the podiatrist yesterday and he said I'm healing as expected. I have no pain where I cracked the bone which is good. The only area that has pain when he presses on it is where I tore the ligaments. He put me in a walking cast and I go back to see him again in three more weeks. I'm really glad that I can walk on it now because having to use crutches all the time sucks. I couldn't even get myself a glass of water because I could carry it.

[Vettezuki]

Good to hear. Nothing like being injured/sick to realize how close we are to needing help to just to get by.

Went to Cal Earth with me mum today. Interesting place. They've been around for a while and are teaching facility and test site for "earth bag" construction.

http://calearth.org/

[Shaolin Crane]

Good to hear. Nothing like being injured/sick to realize how close we are to needing help to just to get by.

Went to Cal Earth with me mum today. Interesting place. They've been around for a while and are teaching facility and test site for "earth bag" construction.

http://calearth.org/

For whatever reason when I visit that website I envision everyone there trippin on peyote whilst working.

On an unrelated note, my rifle is finally on it's way after two weeks of bullshit.

[Vettezuki]

For whatever reason when I visit that website I envision everyone there trippin on peyote whilst working.

On an unrelated note, my rifle is finally on it's way after two weeks of bullshit.

Well, you may not be totally off base . . . :jester:

It's always nice when you come to an agreement on what the law supposedly means. . .

[Shaolin Crane]

My rifle comes in tomorrow, which means I get to fondle it for a few minutes, give my testicle for the DROS and then wait 10 days to actually own it, even though that has been proven unconstitutional.

[blackax]

HAHA I just bought a M1A myself picked it up this last weekend.


I got a good deal (not a guy deal but good) LRB, all forged goodness and in a juggernaut tactical rogue stock (came with a free archangel stock)

[Shaolin Crane]

HAHA I just bought a M1A myself picked it up this last weekend.


I got a good deal (not a guy deal but good) LRB, all forged goodness and in a juggernaut tactical rogue stock (came with a free archangel stock)

That's a baddass chassis, but there's no way i'm going to neuter my M1A and put a maglock on it. Long term is a JAE stock but, new from Springfield with 3 extra magazines was $1548, then bought a grip of sadlak shit, scope, bipodc blah blah.

Now i'm selling one of my M4 pistols cause I just don't really dig them, and to make up for the M1a, goodies and USP45 I DROS tomorrow.

[blackax]

That's a baddass chassis, but there's no way i'm going to neuter my M1A and put a maglock on it. Long term is a JAE stock but, new from Springfield with 3 extra magazines was $1548, then bought a grip of sadlak shit, scope, bipodc blah blah.

Now i'm selling one of my M4 pistols cause I just don't really dig them, and to make up for the M1a, goodies and USP45 I DROS tomorrow.

Ya its a pain in the ass, it came with a kydex grip but that's not going to stay.

Why a USP? I love them by the way. I've been tossing around the idea of a FN FiveSeven but haven't found one at a price I want to pay yet.

[Shaolin Crane]

Needed another fullsize .45 and wanted a SA/DA this time. I'm going to go back and continue my combat handgun courses, plus I've always wanted one and since I have massive bear paws I figure I would take advantage of that and get one since most people's only complaint is the size. I could rattle off specs and what not but compared to the sigs in the same configuration they are much lighter.

[Shaolin Crane]

Well my truck is still at the offroad shop, I guess the saying is no news, is good news.

Also put the mustang back together and finally got it running right, apparently I hit the quadrupta(?) Vapor lock, then MAF, IAT and MSD box failure. That was a fun diagnostic procedure there. As soon as my crane box comes in I can drive it again.

[Shaolin Crane]

Dros'ed my USP45 today, and the 10 day torture begins again.

[Shaolin Crane]

Registered the mustang for Knotts, I get more work under pressure and with a dead line.

[Vettezuki]

Registered the mustang for Knotts, I get more work under pressure and with a dead line.

You and the rest of the human race. :jester:

[Shaolin Crane]

You and the rest of the human race. :jester:

I should have said I work better under pressure and with a deadline. If I don't set a goal for myself I won't enforce it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Finished this a few days ago. Shot like a dream.

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_142634.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_142631.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_143545.jpg

Springfield MP9226 with an Archangel stock (from springfield)
Smith Enterprises Muzzle brake
Sadlack Picatinny Mount
Burris Single Piece Scope mount
Leupold Rifleman 3-9x50mm Scope

We should do a MG gun day again, it's been 6 years I think since we all went out.

[Vettezuki]

Yeah. That was a while ago already. Sounds like fun. I'm sure Chuckles would be down. I can bring my expert free loading technique. ;)

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah. That was a while ago already. Sounds like fun. I'm sure Chuckles would be down. I can bring my expert free loading technique. ;)

It doesn't feel that long ago but I came across some pics in my photobucket dated 2009.

As usual, I have no issue supplying the hardware as long as *some* ammunition is supplied. Prices today are a hell of alot different than 6 years ago.

Maybe we can prod John and Ron to come out this time since it's SUCH a drive for them :smack:

[Vettezuki]

Chuckles, my brother and some of his friends would be down I'm sure.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'll set it up, schedule is tight with Knotts and what not, but I put something together after.

[Vettezuki]

For my brother to go it would have to be a Sunday with plenty of advanced notice. I know for sure I'm out at least May 17, June 7, June 14.

[Shaolin Crane]

For my brother to go it would have to be a Sunday with plenty of advanced notice. I know for sure I'm out at least May 17, June 7, June 14.

I can't do sundays, as of now i'm thinking April 25th.