Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[alms24sebring]

Nah, Doner Kabob. Way better than any gyro if you can find a good one.

[sx moneypit]

Good morning fellow Niconauts!

[frapjap]

Whats up Ben?

I made up my mind. Its time to start miata project. Wideband will go in this weekend and after driving it and datalogging stock 02 readings as a base of reference, I'm going to plug in my stand alone and learn to tune it.
It'll take care of about 1.5-2 hours of instal time that'll be better used doing the nuts and bolts turning of the turbo kit.

[King Ranzo]

So yey I got my mom the Maxima . It's so sweeet. I lurve it :3. Commencing picture dump:

[AppleBonker]

What's the chainsaw for? Time to clean out all the dead hookers? I hate that time of the year...

That. And the trees/limbs that decided they no longer wanted to be alive and it would be better to pepper my lawn.

[Dattebayo]

Nah, Doner Kabob. Way better than any gyro if you can find a good one.

lol, everytime someone says "doner meat", I keep thinking about this little gem from history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party

You really gott wonder what they put in that stuff...

What's the chainsaw for? Time to clean out all the dead hookers? I hate that time of the year...

That. And the trees/limbs that decided they no longer wanted to be alive and it would be better to pepper my lawn.

Speaking of pepper, capsaisin rocks for pain relief.

[Hijacker]

Afternoon learned'd crew!

[frapjap]

Afternoon learned'd crew!

ECHO echo echo echo echo

Good morning folkses.

Anyone else ever 'porky pig' around the house?

[sx moneypit]

Mornin' Ray !

[Hijacker]

I have a 1 year old who prefers to run around without pants. If he could stutter, it would be like having Porky

[AppleBonker]

I have a 1 year old who prefers to run around without pants. If he could stutter, it would be like having Porky

Every time I hear a story about how someone's kid acts, I have to reassess what level my mental capacity is at. Apparently, I'm now back to 1 year old...

And morning, wood!

[King Ranzo]

Morning folks~

I need to pull a Porky one day. Run around the house in a jacket and a bow tie. Seems like a brilliant plan. Then again, I thought it was mandatory to be pantsless while posting in this thread?

[sx moneypit]

http://youtu.be/dN7A0UPZimk

[frapjap]

I have a 1 year old who prefers to run around without pants. If he could stutter, it would be like having Porky

Every time I hear a story about how someone's kid acts, I have to reassess what level my mental capacity is at. Apparently, I'm now back to 1 year old...

And morning, wood!

The girl I'm seeing has a 4 year old. I taught him to use a knife to cut tomatoes yesterday.

I have a 1 year old who prefers to run around without pants. If he could stutter, it would be like having Porky

Give it a year and keep promoting the pantless lifestyle and you'll have something set for Americas Funniest Home Videos.

[King Ranzo]

I have a 1 year old who prefers to run around without pants. If he could stutter, it would be like having Porky

Give it a year and keep promoting the pantless lifestyle and you'll have something set for Americas Funniest Home Videos.

Yesssssss. Teach the kid how to stutter and you'll make mirrians.

[Hijacker]

M.m.m.m...mmm...m.m..mil..m.m.milli..m.million!

[AppleBonker]

The girl I'm seeing has a 4 year old. I taught him to use a knife to cut tomatoes yesterday.

That's sweet. You get to play daddy. Lulz.

[numbnuts240]

i can barely take care of myself and a dog, adding children to the mix would certainly lead to disaster. let's face it, my life isn't some s*** romantic comedy where i'll learn some valuable life lesson at the end and become wonder dad over night. chances are, i'd end up in jail for neglect because some kid choked on a fully inflated basketball.

[King Ranzo]

i can barely take care of myself and a dog, adding children to the mix would certainly lead to disaster. let's face it, my life isn't some s*** romantic comedy where i'll learn some valuable life lesson at the end and become wonder dad over night. chances are, i'd end up in jail for neglect because some kid choked on a fully inflated basketball.

I'm gonna end up being arrested for having a pedobear sticker on a window and a car seat in the back. I don't think I'll end up having children. As much as I think I'd be a fantastic dad, I don't see having children being a good thing in my life. It'd end up adding to my already high stress levels. Plus if they don't come out of the womb enjoying the sound of Slayer, I'm sacrificing them to Satan.

[frapjap]

That's sweet. You get to play daddy. Lulz.

i can barely take care of myself and a dog, adding children to the mix would certainly lead to disaster. let's face it, my life isn't some s*** romantic comedy where i'll learn some valuable life lesson at the end and become wonder dad over night. chances are, i'd end up in jail for neglect because some kid choked on a fully inflated basketball.

I'm gonna end up being arrested for having a pedobear sticker on a window and a car seat in the back. I don't think I'll end up having children. As much as I think I'd be a fantastic dad, I don't see having children being a good thing in my life. It'd end up adding to my already high stress levels. Plus if they don't come out of the womb enjoying the sound of Slayer, I'm sacrificing them to Satan.

Sometimes it makes you want to bash yourself in the face with a blunt object until you pass out. But also makes you appreciate what precious time you get to yourself. As for the stress thing- I'm a pretty high strung guy (unless I'm drinking) and the things that I previously deemed stressful are actually easier because child rearing is WAY more stressful. "get your fingers out of your mouth" "thats hot, get away from there" "put away your goddamned toys!" "GO THE f*** TO SLEEP"

[numbnuts240]

once you get a routine down, kids aren't all that difficult (except when you're wicked tired and they feel like being douchebags, but that's what scolding/spanking is for).

couple questions for ben and you mobile audio people (adam/gerry):

1. exploder is due for emissions. cel is on for code p0442. it's not the gas cap, and everything i've read says it's most likely the evap canister vent solenoid. is there an easy way to verify that's the issue without just replacing it? i hope it is, because chasing down leaks in hoses won't be cheap as i don't have any equipment to do so.

2. the back of the center console has a/c vents for the rear passengers, as well as radio controls (volume control, station changer, and headphone jacks). would it be a pita to tap into that wiring and rig some type of additional volume control and station changing all the way at the back, just inside the tailgate? we usually use the exploder for tailgating at concerts and while fishing, so being able to adjust music without climbing through the back or going up to the front would be nice.

[frapjap]

once you get a routine down, kids aren't all that difficult (except when you're wicked tired and they feel like being douchebags, but that's what scolding/spanking is for).

couple questions for ben and you mobile audio people (adam/gerry):

1. exploder is due for emissions. cel is on for code p0442. it's not the gas cap, and everything i've read says it's most likely the evap canister vent solenoid. is there an easy way to verify that's the issue without just replacing it? i hope it is, because chasing down leaks in hoses won't be cheap as i don't have any equipment to do so.

Set it on fire. Get your insurance money for a faulty code.

2. the back of the center console has a/c vents for the rear passengers, as well as radio controls (volume control, station changer, and headphone jacks). would it be a pita to tap into that wiring and rig some type of additional volume control and station changing all the way at the back, just inside the tailgate? we usually use the exploder for tailgating at concerts and while fishing, so being able to adjust music without climbing through the back or going up to the front would be nice.

Sounds like you need a hand crafted poking stick. But really, lots of aftermarket head units have remote controls these days.

[frapjap]

once you get a routine down, kids aren't all that difficult (except when you're wicked tired and they feel like being douchebags, but that's what scolding/spanking is for).

couple questions for ben and you mobile audio people (adam/gerry):

1. exploder is due for emissions. cel is on for code p0442. it's not the gas cap, and everything i've read says it's most likely the evap canister vent solenoid. is there an easy way to verify that's the issue without just replacing it? i hope it is, because chasing down leaks in hoses won't be cheap as i don't have any equipment to do so.

Set it on fire. Get your insurance money for a faulty code.

2. the back of the center console has a/c vents for the rear passengers, as well as radio controls (volume control, station changer, and headphone jacks). would it be a pita to tap into that wiring and rig some type of additional volume control and station changing all the way at the back, just inside the tailgate? we usually use the exploder for tailgating at concerts and while fishing, so being able to adjust music without climbing through the back or going up to the front would be nice.

Sounds like you need a hand crafted poking stick.

[numbnuts240]

Sounds like you need a hand crafted poking stick.

i'll have to ask my grandma where she got hers

But really, lots of aftermarket head units have remote controls these days.

i don't want to put an aftermarket stereo in it for a couple reasons:
1. it already has an in-dash 6-disc changer.
2. it's double din, and aftermarket double dins are expensive.
3. the only money i'm putting into that thing is for repairs and pm, not a dime more. once i can get another dd, exploder gets parked and only driven on the s*** of snowy days or when i need to haul s***.

[frapjap]

And the changer still works? Dauym, you fancy.
You're right about double DINS. Those things are $$$. I don't even know what double din means...


Speaking of other cars- how is the Z coming along these days?

[numbnuts240]

And the changer still works? Dauym, you fancy.

lens needs to be cleaned (once a month, or so, it'll start skipping, usually fixed by switching to another disc) and sometimes the volume knob doesn't quite cooperate (i'll try to turn the music down, but it gets louder instead). but other than that, it works just fine.

You're right about double DINS. Those things are $$$. I don't even know what double din means...

What does DIN stand for?
DIN refers to a standardized radio/stereo size for vehicles (large enough to accept a CD). 1 DIN is the standard DIN specification. 2 DIN or double DIN refers to units that are twice as high as the standard DIN.

Speaking of other cars- how is the Z coming along these days?

it's at a standstill due to lack of work/funds. the only things left on the body are fuel and brake hardlines and e-brake cables. all the rust that i knew about when i bought it turned out to be the only rust. now just waiting for work to pick up and get some extra cash to pick up a welder and start body repairs, under-carriage, and engine bay. bare engine is waiting to be fitted, motor and transmission mounts are sitting in the box, as is the custom oil pan. i also picked up a new-to-me stove and fridge this summer, old fridge operating in basement to keep cold beer closer at hand while in garage. going to have my friend's dad install a stove outlet in the garage so i can do my own powder coating. it sucks that i have plenty of time and enough parts to keep me going for a while, but no money.

[sx moneypit]

Mornin' folks! TGIF!!!

[frapjap]

When you said stove I was thinking a wood stove to let you heat your garage so you could work on the Z in winter. The beer fridge is important. No garage should ever be without. Are you rebuilding the whole engine with new gaskets and all?

Is there any benefit to a unit twice as high as standard din? Other than bigger knobs for dumb people?

In other news, last night I had a dream that you and I were getting busted by some bicycle police for drinking in public or something.

[Hijacker]

The beer fridge is important. No garage should ever be without.

Truer words have never been spoken. We just moved into a new house and I have a shop to set up. Mini fridge is on the list for beer storage.

Is there any benefit to a unit twice as high as standard din? Other than bigger knobs for dumb people?

Double DINs can let you have an equalizer. My old 1st gen eclipse had a double DIN head unit and the lower half was nothing but equalizer sliders. It was boss for its day. I just prefer the storage pocket in my 240.

[frapjap]

Dont most aftermarket single dins have some sort of digital equalizier ability? I mean, some 80's GM vehicles had equalizers, too. Were they also double din?

Wheres Adam, dammit.