Just saw him playing guitar with The Murderdolls. I've heard from friends that have toured with them that he won't touch the drum kit when he is on the road with them.
hobbies/money pits other than biking?
- Thread starter kickstand
- Start date
One of his favorite bands. I have to ask him all the time who's song he is playing due to the fact that he plays listening to headphones hooked to his laptop and just hearing the drums in a song makes it damn hard to figure out the songs.
Kid's got good taste.
IDK, those jeans look a bit baggy. Have him wash them on hot and dry on high for maximum constriction... or go to his sister's closet.Kid's got good taste.
Has he seen them live yet? They....
Wait. I will remain a polite musician here.
They seem like nice guys.
Car: The GTI. Makes the bike hobby seem cheap.
271 hp, and handles like a beast.
Percussion:
Jazz Gig
Latin Gig
271 hp, and handles like a beast.
Percussion:
Jazz Gig
Latin Gig
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How the hell do you deal with the torque steer?
Foot modulation, yo!
Gotta be smooth before you can ever be fast. That's what I learned at some of the autocross driving clinics I went to. I had an 84 Rabbit with a 2.0 liter engine in it. That thing had torque steer pretty bad. Just gotta be smooth, or get a good LSD.
Gotta be smooth before you can ever be fast. That's what I learned at some of the autocross driving clinics I went to. I had an 84 Rabbit with a 2.0 liter engine in it. That thing had torque steer pretty bad. Just gotta be smooth, or get a good LSD.
Cycling isnt really a 'hobby' for me. Totally retired from mtb racing so i'm getting back into water sports.
Costa Rica next month, South Africa next year. Trying to get Monkey Fest Bend Edition revisited. Monkeyfest Whistler?
Costa Rica next month, South Africa next year. Trying to get Monkey Fest Bend Edition revisited. Monkeyfest Whistler?
I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger and acquiring this soon to be money pit...
still on the fence
still on the fence
Do it.
The hard thing is that it's in Atlanta. I have friend from College going to the shop to take a look at it tomorrow.
i think id impale myself on a fence before buying another Audi
Yea, I'm not very excited about the reliability but this one already has the turbos replaced along with a lot of other work. Why is it so hard to find a decent wagon in the US?
we are finally getting rid of our '03 A4 and getting a Murano
guns, ammo, shooting instruction, range time, snowboarding...
we are finally getting rid of our '03 A4 and getting a Murano
One reply answers the other.
Sad - damn cross over SUV. More wagons please.
aside from bikes Audi...and you aren't kidding about $$$When it comes to Audi there are no "small fees"... for anything.
oh and photography
Are those VMR wheels?
Oh, and the things required to have an Audi are:
-Time AND 100% confidence that you can pull an engine at any given time
OR
- Lots and lots and lots of money
But once you acquire one of those 2, they're the best cars eva!
So... how many soccer balls fit in 80 cubic feet?
edit: Where the heck did you get 80 cubic feet? The Murano has 31 cubic feet with the rear seats up, and 64 with the seats down. That's almost identical to the Forester, which has 34 cubic feet with the seats up, and 63 cubic feet maximum capacity. That's also less than the Sportwagen (66 cubic feet).
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Alright, I think I've talked myself out of the car.
the only balls that are going in there are mine.
my g/f and I have 3 dogs and the Murano is the biggest car in it's class. we thought about a full-size pickup with a cap over the bed, but in the end, the pricing and size of the Murano is what we wanted. oh, its also NOT a VW product too.
Well, aside from Scotch and the MSc, mostly audiophile addictions. I've gotten quite lucky with my audio gear and have use of the following back where I grew up (the big gear temporarily stayed back home when I took off):
Spectral DMA-100S Reference Amplifier
Spectral DMC-20 Reference Preamplifier
Hooked up to B&W 801's
Where I currently live, I've gotten into the more vintage stereo audio equipment and currently run:
Optonica SA 5206 or a Marantz 2230 receiver
Polk RT12's
However, I just picked these guys up for a song and will be restoring them this winter. I predict Bela Fleck at >125 decibels this spring...
Spectral DMA-100S Reference Amplifier
Spectral DMC-20 Reference Preamplifier
Hooked up to B&W 801's
Where I currently live, I've gotten into the more vintage stereo audio equipment and currently run:
Optonica SA 5206 or a Marantz 2230 receiver
Polk RT12's
However, I just picked these guys up for a song and will be restoring them this winter. I predict Bela Fleck at >125 decibels this spring...
I had to collect various pieces and have them welded to get a proper exhaust setup.
Ha, no way... did I see you post this on AK?However, I just picked these guys up for a song and will be restoring them this winter. I predict Bela Fleck at >125 decibels this spring...
ive always wanted to drive one of those. they look like fun because of how small they are.I had to collect various pieces and have them welded to get a proper exhaust setup.
what size engines did they use?
my mutts have been taking up most of my time.
Yes the whole car is 1300 lbs and short. It's pretty much a street legal go kart that attracts vaginas.
These are all based on the VW Bug pan. This one is a 67. I have a Porsche Type 4 motor (1700cc, about 80 hp) installed instead of a bug motor, which is why I had to go custom for the exhaust.
thats a huge improvement over the 54hp those things came with. i must seek one out to drive and wear a gettup like this:
Volvo XC70 gets 33.3 cu.-ft. of rear storage volume. Fold down the second row of seats and you get 72.1 cu. ft. of space
my father has one and while it is nice, i didnt like:
-the 2.5L turbo since it is vastly underpowered (especially loaded down). the '07 Murano has 240hp vs 208hp of the Volvo. plus the CVT in the Nissan keeps the engine at the perfect RPM for its power
-the typical bland Volvo handling. my parents have had 3 newer Volvos and all felt dead in the suspension dept.
the Volvo actually has more storage space behind the seat vs the Murano (37.4 vs 32.6 cu. ft) but it doesnt have the height the Murano has.
ive done my research on everything
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I can only agree regarding the power and the handling. I had an X3 3.0si before and what change in power and handling. That said the Volvo is much more comfortable and lends itself to a safer laid back driving style. I really have had no problem with power but don't tell me the Murano is anything sporty despite the 240hp? I was really close to getting a BMW 535xi wagon last year now that would have been pretty sporty.
I loved the way it handled when I drove it, but the wife wanted the Rogue and I wasn't having it.
We went from the Yaris (no 5 door), to the Fit (didn't like the changes for '09), to the Rogue, then bought the Corolla S because none of the wagons we tried we liked and the crossovers mostly sucked. Considering we got a steal on the Corolla and it will be paid off next year, I am happy with our decision.
But I would take a Murano if I had the extra cash to burn on something of status.