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Driving to the climbing......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWV7aJsKozE

Just love the GF comments....

Just got back to my apartment and I looked down and am now at 100,000 miles exactly. Had a misfire on Sunday. Damn check engine light. Still need my echeck. After auto zone checked and told me I just need new spark plugs it seems fine except the light. Getting the plugs replaced tomorrow. Hopefully that is all.

xDoogiex wrote:Just got back to my apartment and I looked down and am now at 100,000 miles exactly. Had a misfire on Sunday. Damn check engine light. Still need my echeck. After auto zone checked and told me I just need new spark plugs it seems fine except the light. Getting the plugs replaced tomorrow. Hopefully that is all.

You can get a code reader for ~$50, or borrow one from a friend.

TacoDelRio wrote:STi FTW

So what happened to the 200 SE ?

Ever notice that Datson, er Nissan.... always uses two letters from the word "sex" to designate the different models?????

You have the "SE" and the "EX" and the "SX"

And you know that wing thinge slows you down and attracts CHP.... like flies to a pile.

Guyzo wrote:And you know that wing thinge slows you down and attracts CHP.... like flies to a pile.

But, if it's designed right, it helps with stability of the car. When you're driving over about 100mph.

mconnell wrote:

Guyzo wrote:And you know that wing thinge slows you down and attracts CHP.... like flies to a pile.

But, if it's designed right, it helps with stability of the car. When you're driving over about 100mph.

Stability equals slow......

Weight equals slow....

Not to much 100mph driving anywhere, even on racetracks.

I spend a lot of my time at tracks.

Ever notice that a 1800 cc Miata can get around Willow Springs (the fastest track in the west) almost as fast as a PORSCHE TURBO. or a RENAULT Le CAR can beat a BMW M3 around the same track.

and the FASTEST CAR is a Lotus Super 7. (not counting F1 deals) no wings at all, 1800cc with carbs.

just saying.

I am not an off-roader. I have a Subaru because it is driveable in snow without chains. I bought my Outback five years ago for $18000. The 2009 Outback is also available for that price. That seems like a bargain.
The 2010 Outback is larger, heavier, and more expensive. It is no longer a 'wagon', it is a 'crossover SUV'. I do look forward to the 2011 Outback which will be offered with a TDI diesel like the one available in the VW Jetta. Think 40mpg rather than the current 27mpg.

If you're worried about snow, then THIS Subaru seems like a great option. No chains needed!

I bought an 07 Outback in 08, and I have to say I'm really bummed about the newly designed 2010 model. Was there a real need for one more "crossover SUV" out there?

Of course, this makes me happier I got mine when I did, b/c I'll hopefully have it for quite some time.

TacoDelRio wrote:

Guyzo wrote:So what happened to the 200 SE ?

Ever notice that Datson, er Nissan.... always uses two letters from the word "sex" to designate the different models?????

You have the "SE" and the "EX" and the "SX"

And you know that wing thinge slows you down and attracts CHP.... like flies to a pile.

How'd you know I had a Nissan (or two)? Good idea with the sticker/badges to make a 240SEX.

Not my car. My current car lacks AWD or a wing, and has carbs.

By Le Car, you mean Renault 5 Turbo?

Taco.... you had your Nissan for sale, I almost called you up to buy it for my daughter who likes to drive fast........ but I took a second think, and she now has a regular Nissan Sentra...

Renault 5 Turbo...... one bad ass machine 4-sure. I wish I had one of those babys...

No I was thinking of a real Le Car..... 1800 cc, regular 2 wd...... The little throw away car.

I was at Button Willow once doing some testing. The SCCA was holding some sort of "STOCK" race. They were letting cars RACE each other...... anyway, lots of BMW boys were with there tents, trailers, factory support was on hand also. One privater with his regular "Le Car" (I went and looked at it, it was "STOCK") could beat every one of those BEEMERS. The Le Car driver was really good. (I think he was a SCCA champion in like "D" production.)

Taco as you know, in racing as well as climbing, "LIGHT IS RIGHT"

It's good to know other climbers enjoy fast cars and racing, I just love hanging on to life with my hands. If you know what I mean.

You might like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paClRcT39HY

It's me on the crest, going to the rocks...... I wish.

I'LL edit and add one more good one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DGMrLGnLg

thx all

xDoogiex wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTDNLUzjkpg

I wan't one.

Cool video..... Love the pass on the bike....

Thats a 510 your doing? Right?

Lots of climbers love to drive really fast, Warren Harding raced cars for a while.

Kris loves Porsches and is pretty fun to ride with, because if he spins, you get to take over.....

Shortimer..... has about 13 points on his drivers license ... he is good in a curve, and is one of the few drivers I know who is really fast and smooth.


I can ride with these guys and relax while they are at the wheel.

Late.

Taco........ so it's a 1979 Corolla?

Can you dodge the smog deal with that?

Fastest Jap shit box ever was the Mazda RX2...........

The first time I ever ran into one of those was right after I moved to California, 1973, I had a 69 AMX with a 390 plus headers, Cam, Holly, Distributor, Gears etc.... The Van Nuys scene was still going on.... anyway, line up next to one of those, and BAM, BAM, BAM I look over after hitting 3rd and he is still there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

anyway in 1981 I got a gig working for an IMSA team, they had a RX2..... so did the rest of the field because that little car is wicked fast and light.

So fast, that IMSA banned the RX2 from from the class.... That is the only time I have ever seen a car banned from a class, so they could save the class.

So you ever do track days?

No cops, no oncoming traffic, lots of run off room, and a waiting ambulance. You can really start to get crazy.

Back to the original post: "peace-love-llamas" look out, I think Im gonna blow chow!