Dusterbd13-michael said:Why the berkeley is the fox and the hound worth 44k??????
Somebody wanted a cool million for another Disney VHS movie
Dusterbd13-michael said:Why the berkeley is the fox and the hound worth 44k??????
Somebody wanted a cool million for another Disney VHS movie
Knurled. said:Duke said:In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :
He means same wheel sizes front and rear. The opposite of staggered.
Which looks stupid on a Delorean.
Ok.
Yes I think they are too large, but the right setup can look good and there's no rule that say you have to use the same size tires front/rear.
Ashyukun (Robert) said:Knurled. said:Duke said:In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :
He means same wheel sizes front and rear. The opposite of staggered.
Which looks stupid on a Delorean.
Yup. Doing so would result in the nose of the car being much higher than it should unless you're running essentially no springs in the front.
This one of those odd staggered cases where its not just wheel width, is it, diameter is an inch smaller up front, too?
This was an interesting day. There are so many ways this pissing contest can go wrong.
eastsideTim said:Ashyukun (Robert) said:Knurled. said:Duke said:In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :
He means same wheel sizes front and rear. The opposite of staggered.
Which looks stupid on a Delorean.
Yup. Doing so would result in the nose of the car being much higher than it should unless you're running essentially no springs in the front.
This one of those odd staggered cases where its not just wheel width, is it, diameter is an inch smaller up front, too?
Yes, it is, and it looks more well proportioned that way. The front of the car is rather low and small looking, the back is tall and bulky, so the larger diameter rear tires keep it looking in proportion. The front wheels are smaller so that the wheels keep the same sidewall/wheel ratio, and the overall effect is something like forced perspective.
Knurled. said:eastsideTim said:Ashyukun (Robert) said:Knurled. said:Duke said:In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :
He means same wheel sizes front and rear. The opposite of staggered.
Which looks stupid on a Delorean.
Yup. Doing so would result in the nose of the car being much higher than it should unless you're running essentially no springs in the front.
This one of those odd staggered cases where its not just wheel width, is it, diameter is an inch smaller up front, too?
Yes, it is, and it looks more well proportioned that way. The front of the car is rather low and small looking, the back is tall and bulky, so the larger diameter rear tires keep it looking in proportion. The front wheels are smaller so that the wheels keep the same sidewall/wheel ratio, and the overall effect is something like forced perspective.
That is not the factory ride height.
"The underbody and suspension of the DeLorean were based largely on the Lotus Esprit, with a four-wheel independent suspension, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers. The front suspension used double wishbones, while the rear was a multi-link setup. In its original development stages, the car is said to have handled quite well. Considering that Lotus's reputation was built largely on the handling prowess of the cars the company produced, the DeLorean's smooth ride wasn't a surprise. A last minute change in the vehicle's factory ride height – belived to be due to a change in the U.S. regulations, had an adverse effects on the car's handling capabilities and gave the car a “nose high” look. Many owners have subsequently replaced or modified the front and rear springs to return the ride height and handling to the original design specification."
In reply to Streetwiseguy :
I was at work on my tablet. GIS sucks on "mobile".
That car is actually one of the "new" continuation models. I was in a hurry and it was the best side view shots of an unmodified-looking car I could find.
I still maintain that the Delorean looks like a De Tomaso Mangusta and a Volvo 780 had a love child.
I received a fortune cookie today obviously intended for someone else..
In reply to Streetwiseguy :
Yup, all correct. I believe the 'new build' (I could give a lecture on some of the semi-shady things the current incarnation of DMC has done...) cars use the same DMC-Europe front springs that mine has on it that bring the ride height back to the original design spec (and looks much better). The exact reason for the change in the production cars has been lost to history, but it is believed that they did it in anticipation of a new law regarding bumper heights that the original springs would have put the car in violation of but that was never actually passed into law. The lowering springs also make it easier to see since the nose isn't sticking up so much.
Using the same size wheels and different-sized tires is one approach, but I tend to think that having the wheels be what is different looks better. Updating the wheels and tires on mine to something that is more readily available (when I got the tires for mine like 9 years ago there was one model of tire that you could get in both the front and rear sizes that are stock) and looks more modern- I figure if I'm putting a more modern powerplant in it and planning to essentially gut the electrical and re-wire it from scratch I may as well go all-out...
(observational rant)
Anyone else want to punch a fool when they read an article about how some family managed to pay off their mortgage in something like five years? The article always talks about how they want to be debt free in X years so they can retire early and travel. The article will say something like "so the couple buckled down and decided to live on just one person's salary, and put the entire second salary toward the mortgage". Cool, sounds like a good plan so far. Then you find out both people make a good chunk over six figures. "We decided to live off Matt's meager $175k a year salary as VP of a tech startup, and put all of Karen's lower $165K a year salary as a senior marketing director towards debt...."
I get that cost of living varies by area and that the story is supposed to be educational and inspiring, but for once I want to see an article about Mike and Tina paying off their doublewide on the back 40 of her parent's property using only his job as a truck mechanic and her job as the local elementary school secretary.
(/observational rant)
The damn parts are plainly labled. You people are the ones that lable the things with a nice big R for right and a L for left.
If I can tell they are wrong as soon as I open the box, why can't you tell they are wrong before you close the damn thing.
In reply to slefain :
When I first started to get in to and learn about finance, these articles were everywhere (4-5 years ago) and looks like they're still popular. MoneyUnder30 did these plenty...
It was always the same exact story exactly how you described it. Even worse was that the house was always nice af in an expensive area, no kids, no pets, perfect health, etc etc.
I don't even find those "articles" helpful to the every day kind of person typically reading/looking up things like that (mid 20s to 30s would be my guess); they're doing nothing but gloating to the reader who's likely just barely making it by, wanting to learn something that'll help them get out of the rut that they see themselves in. Like, the kind of person who can actually afford to have their spouse put most if not all of their salary directly in to their mortgage will likely not be reading that article. That kind of money and ability just isn't feasible for most people.
Give me something an average family can do. Something that factors in healthcare, day care, school, pets, hobbies, whatever.
Then nearly every article I'd read or video I'd watch always gave the exact same advice, usually with the exact same analogy. If it was cutting back on spending, it'd be about coffee. If it was paying down debt, they'd reference Ramsey and the opposite. If it was investing, it was have an emergency fund, max match of the 401k, then IRA, HSA, etc etc.
Bright side to this quick rant is that I should likely lower my 401k and put the extra % in to my IRA...I think I set it to 8%, but matching is only technically 4% and the two options we're given suck. I'd rather put extra money in to my American Century fund that's been absolutely killing it lately.
I woke up to a 2-hour school delay for my daughter (ok, but it throws the morning routine into a mess and of course, no one slept in).
my 3D printer is jamming and I'm not sure if its the filament or the tip, but its getting old trying to clear it, reinsert the filament, warming it up and trying it again. If it jams, you get to rinse then repeat.
but worse, I woke up with a bit of a headache and this song playing in my head:
Yup. My subconscious is trying to tell me something. Or its just berkeleying with me. Either way, happy berkeleying Friday!
Excuse the long rant.
This chevy shows up at the (non chevy) dealer I work at (guy bought the vehicle from us, has an extended warranty). Trans is shifting hard and dash is lit up like a christmas tree. We get the vehicle diagnosed, it needs a trans and timing chain. Sweet, I finally get to make some money. Extended warranty covers the repairs, no real hassle/push back. 22 hour/$5K ticket. Tech that diagnosed the vehicle refuses to do the timing chain portion of the job. Try to get my boss to give the job to an ex chevy tech we have. No dice, vehicle gets moved to our used car recon center. So now, instead of getting paid on this awesome ticket. I spend a total of 6 hours over a couple days dealing with this ticket and I'll *maybe* make $100.
/rant
1kris06 said:Excuse the long rant.
This chevy shows up at the (non chevy) dealer I work at (guy bought the vehicle from us, has an extended warranty). Trans is shifting hard and dash is lit up like a christmas tree. We get the vehicle diagnosed, it needs a trans and timing chain. Sweet, I finally get to make some money. Extended warranty covers the repairs, no real hassle/push back. 22 hour/$5K ticket. Tech that diagnosed the vehicle refuses to do the timing chain portion of the job.
Should tell him that Lube Stop is hiring.
Nephew traded in the Focus on an Acura TL yesterday. Was hoping this was a good thing. Driver’s side axle snapped today. Once I’m done with work, I get to pack up all the tools I think I’ll need to swap an axle in the winter in an apartment parking lot, instead of getting some much needed maintenance done on my Miata in my heated garage.
In reply to eastsideTim :
How does he manage to break so much stuff?
Ashyukun (Robert) said:In reply to eastsideTim :
How does he manage to break so much stuff?
I think it’s mostly his impressive ability to make very impulsive decisions.
I have re-microwaved the same cup of coffee three times since 11am and still haven't been able to have a sip.
Knurled. said:I have re-microwaved the same cup of coffee three times since 11am and still haven't been able to have a sip.
Microwave it another time or two and it will be able to fight back if you try taking a sip.
Duke said:Knurled. said:I have re-microwaved the same cup of coffee three times since 11am and still haven't been able to have a sip.
Microwave it another time or two and it will be able to fight back if you try taking a sip.
Then it will be a good cup of coffee.
My rant: coffee is too weak/tries to be something other than coffee at most places. What happened to a cup of black coffee that icks like a snort of coke on a cold morning? Only places i can find it are my house and small town diners at shift change.
In reply to slefain :
A friend of mine retired at 60 and moved to his home in Florida. He told me always own 2 homes and buy both in your 20's. Someday sell your Chicago home ($350,000) and retire in your Florida with that cash and a paid off house.
He owned a business. I lived check-to-check.
slefain said:(observational rant)
Anyone else want to punch a fool when they read an article about how some family managed to pay off their mortgage in something like five years? The article always talks about how they want to be debt free in X years so they can retire early and travel. The article will say something like "so the couple buckled down and decided to live on just one person's salary, and put the entire second salary toward the mortgage". Cool, sounds like a good plan so far. Then you find out both people make a good chunk over six figures. "We decided to live off Matt's meager $175k a year salary as VP of a tech startup, and put all of Karen's lower $165K a year salary as a senior marketing director towards debt...."
I get that cost of living varies by area and that the story is supposed to be educational and inspiring, but for once I want to see an article about Mike and Tina paying off their doublewide on the back 40 of her parent's property using only his job as a truck mechanic and her job as the local elementary school secretary.(/observational rant)
According to the WSJ, Matt and Karen are poor as berkeley.
Sad faces on people who only make $650k/year.
Reminds me of the radio commercials for tax collector scammers who advertise "If you owe more than $20k in Federal taxes, there is help..." The median person in the US (roughly $30k/year) would need about five years of complete nonpayment/non-withholding to owe $20k, assuming zero deductions. My heart berking bleeds for someone who is making enough money that they oopsie $20k in taxes.
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