THE LOUNGE 2
02-24-2009, 08:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
So not going to college, right?! I guess school isn't for everyone.. ! But I usually tell kids to go.. !
So not going to college, right?! I guess school isn't for everyone.. ! But I usually tell kids to go.. !
02-25-2009, 05:29 AM
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_85...tm.htm#8515967 i wounder how long this one will last. most of you will fit right in.
02-25-2009, 08:51 AM
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Yeah Calvino, stick around. We all talk about different things around here, I mean I'm the only one who blabs about Subarus all the time. [&:]
Speaking of which, I've had the car for exactly one week now. And I've already destroyed a tire. [&o] Stupid potholes. Not sure if I mentioned this before or not, but I'm still mad about it. The tire still holds air, but with a golf ball sized bulge in the sidewall now, it isn't exactly safe. [:@] Now comes one of the few downsides to AWD... all the tires need to match. I haven't checked the rear tread depth yet, but the tires are new enough that I might be able to get away with just two on the front.
We all talk about different things around here, I mean I'm the only one who blabs about Subarus all the time. [&:]Speaking of which, I've had the car for exactly one week now. And I've already destroyed a tire. [&o] Stupid potholes. Not sure if I mentioned this before or not, but I'm still mad about it. The tire still holds air, but with a golf ball sized bulge in the sidewall now, it isn't exactly safe. [:@] Now comes one of the few downsides to AWD... all the tires need to match. I haven't checked the rear tread depth yet, but the tires are new enough that I might be able to get away with just two on the front.
02-25-2009, 09:37 AM
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02-25-2009, 09:46 AM
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02-25-2009, 10:03 AM
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If the center diff is open, front / rear diff are open, then you don't have to match exactly, no?!
It is only if you got LSD that you might burn up the LSD... (if the difference is big enough..)
It is only if you got LSD that you might burn up the LSD... (if the difference is big enough..)
02-25-2009, 10:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
If the center diff is open, front / rear diff are open, then you don't have to match exactly, no?!
It is only if you got LSD that you might burn up the LSD... (if the difference is big enough..)
If the center diff is open, front / rear diff are open, then you don't have to match exactly, no?!
It is only if you got LSD that you might burn up the LSD... (if the difference is big enough..)
I just remember when the body shop put that $20 tire on my old Subaru to replace a $200 tire damaged in an accident, and the AWD system sensed the lack of traction at the front due to the cheap, hard tire and sent almost all power to the rear. [X(] This was in the winter and I couldn't figure out why I was fishtailing in an AWD car.
02-25-2009, 11:03 AM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
You can always stick on one of these gear reduction units...
http://rc4wdstore.com/index.php?cPath=61
You can always stick on one of these gear reduction units...
http://rc4wdstore.com/index.php?cPath=61
02-25-2009, 11:08 AM
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LOL, I thought you have one already..
I seen some NIB one that goes for $4000-5000.. LOL! Crazy stuff!
ORIGINAL: Slo-V Flyer
Hey thanks! That looks like a good start.. 4:1 might be something to go with for now. Sadly, I didn't realize how fanatic Bruiser collectors are! Haha. The auctions I had hoped I'd win for ~$300 went for over $400-$700.. eeeek! A little too steep for me!
Hey thanks! That looks like a good start.. 4:1 might be something to go with for now. Sadly, I didn't realize how fanatic Bruiser collectors are! Haha. The auctions I had hoped I'd win for ~$300 went for over $400-$700.. eeeek! A little too steep for me!
02-25-2009, 12:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Well, hope you don't have to buy all 4 tires at once!! They can be $$$!! $300+ I am sure.. !
Well, hope you don't have to buy all 4 tires at once!! They can be $$$!! $300+ I am sure.. !
At least it isn't the GTB version which I think had 17" or 18" wheels. [X(][X(][X(]
02-25-2009, 01:21 PM
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its kinda weird actually, a few of my friends have gone to college/university, and at the time, we all thought 3 years was a lifetime, it goes so fast though, and one will be a qualified aircraft engineer in a years time, although i'd love to work on aircraft, i hated school (to clarify, from aged 10-16) and although i'm far from stupid, i didnt find school interesting, so didnt concentrate/revise and hence failed miserably.
i did try to do a college course on plumbing (some years later), but even that bored me..
so i guess your alright if you like school/college and find something you like..
its kinda weird actually, a few of my friends have gone to college/university, and at the time, we all thought 3 years was a lifetime, it goes so fast though, and one will be a qualified aircraft engineer in a years time, although i'd love to work on aircraft, i hated school (to clarify, from aged 10-16) and although i'm far from stupid, i didnt find school interesting, so didnt concentrate/revise and hence failed miserably.
i did try to do a college course on plumbing (some years later), but even that bored me..
so i guess your alright if you like school/college and find something you like..
never revised for any exams and by some miracle came out with some decent GCSE results.
the last thing i wanted to do was go to college full time , so i decided the apprenticeship was the right choice for me.
the college side of it is boring as hell - all the work is about health and safety and crap which i will never use in the real world, the good thing is - loads of college girls haha
i love the hands-on working side though.
02-25-2009, 01:23 PM
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So you have decided, eh?! Congrats!!
So you have decided, eh?! Congrats!!
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UNH next year, woooo!
UNH next year, woooo!
02-25-2009, 02:47 PM
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Haha, Mechanizedeath, LOVE your sub story with the dog.... "Used Subaru, $4,000, Man's best friend $500, Having your dog pee on your rear tire and jump in the back seat ready to take a ride, Priceless......." . The saga continues on what in the WORLD my neighbor gave as a car, some say it is a Thunder Tiger Phoenix, some say it isn't...... *sigh* at least they are getting new moto's
. The saga continues on what in the WORLD my neighbor gave as a car, some say it is a Thunder Tiger Phoenix, some say it isn't...... *sigh* at least they are getting new moto's
02-25-2009, 04:22 PM
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For me, going to collage is an expectation, not a choice. I've never been "smart" per say, but my parents insist.
They will pay for it, so I guess I'm lucky. Some kids don't have the option to seek higher education because they simply don't have the money but do have the brains.
Its sad, really.[sm=sad_smile.gif]
They will pay for it, so I guess I'm lucky. Some kids don't have the option to seek higher education because they simply don't have the money but do have the brains.
Its sad, really.[sm=sad_smile.gif]
02-25-2009, 05:19 PM
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LOL, you got to pay to play, man!!
ORIGINAL: mechanizeddeath
Easily, especially in the GT size. [:@] The cheapest rubber I could find was about $60 each. And there's no way I'd be going that low, that's just asking for trouble and/or awful handling. Most tires seem to be around the $100 mark, so at least $400 total.
At least it isn't the GTB version which I think had 17" or 18" wheels. [X(][X(][X(]
Easily, especially in the GT size. [:@] The cheapest rubber I could find was about $60 each. And there's no way I'd be going that low, that's just asking for trouble and/or awful handling. Most tires seem to be around the $100 mark, so at least $400 total.
At least it isn't the GTB version which I think had 17" or 18" wheels. [X(][X(][X(]
02-25-2009, 05:22 PM
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What's that about health and safety?! [sm=confused.gif]
ORIGINAL: rcluke
i hated school,
never revised for any exams and by some miracle came out with some decent GCSE results.
the last thing i wanted to do was go to college full time , so i decided the apprenticeship was the right choice for me.
the college side of it is boring as hell - all the work is about health and safety and crap which i will never use in the real world, the good thing is - loads of college girls haha
i love the hands-on working side though.
i hated school,
never revised for any exams and by some miracle came out with some decent GCSE results.
the last thing i wanted to do was go to college full time , so i decided the apprenticeship was the right choice for me.
the college side of it is boring as hell - all the work is about health and safety and crap which i will never use in the real world, the good thing is - loads of college girls haha
i love the hands-on working side though.
02-25-2009, 05:24 PM
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So you got all your financial aid and stuff lined up?!
ORIGINAL: DarkFire989
Yeah Dude, I cant wait! I went to UVM last weekend to see my sister, it was fun. [8D]
Yeah Dude, I cant wait! I went to UVM last weekend to see my sister, it was fun. [8D]
