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 Topic: I found the GOP's next rising star! |
JohnN
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 Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-6-08 12:20 Subject: I think this hits at my biggest objection to Palin |
and the reason some conservatives are so rabid about her.
She's safe.
There is no evidence that she can deliver anything of substance that is her own opinion or the product of her own analysis ... |
| Topic: who is the most fair Journalist or a Real Journalist |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-3-08 02:08 Subject: Actually NPR has the most balanced, fair and intelligent |
presentation of the news.
An anathema to you right-wingers, but I'm not treated like a fool, absolutely not told what to think, and I do hear the multiple facets of the issues.
Its one of those ... |
| Topic: THE COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE AND THEY ARE STILL SERVING PORK |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-3-08 01:12 Subject: Rim, the reason for the extra pork is the GOP |
The previous bill had much less.
The whole thing is disgusting.
John N |
| Topic: AND THEY SAY THAT BIDEN WON ? |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-3-08 12:24 Subject: Chicken-poo, Rim |
If you present "facts" as your own, you should own them.
How about the simple words: "I was wrong"
John N |
| Topic: Bill O Reilly VS. Barney Frank |
JohnN
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Forum: Personal Attacks Posted: 10-3-08 11:07 Subject: By your logic, Britney is then a cultural icon? |
Hmmm, me-thinks I smell a little self-righteous hypocrisy here.
John N |
| Topic: AND THEY SAY THAT BIDEN WON ? |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-3-08 10:56 Subject: Check your facts, Rim |
Article 1 is the only place where the role of the VP is specified.
Article 2 deals with how the VP can be removed. To be precise, the constitution as written also specified how the VP would be ele ... |
| Topic: WTF? Auto-Racing tracks part of bailout-package pork . . . |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-3-08 10:09 Subject: Question: So why did the pork get added ? |
Answer: To get all those fiscally conservative Republicans to sign up
From your posts, you seem to be aligned with the GOP. Doesn't this all seem terribly twisted?
John N |
| Topic: McCain calls it quits in Michigan |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-2-08 02:52 Subject: What Eric Idle had to say about this. . . |
He was not in the least bit scared to be mashed into a pulp
Or to have his eyes gouged out, and his elbows broken
To have his kneecaps split and his body burned away
And his limbs all hacked and ma ... |
| Topic: McCain calls it quits in Michigan |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-2-08 02:50 Subject: McCain calls it quits in Michigan |
| WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate John McCain conceded battleground Michigan to the Democrats on Thursday, GOP officials said, a major retreat as he struggles to regain his footing in a c ... |
| Topic: 195/50/15 and 15 x 7 wheels fit? |
JohnN
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 08:29 Subject: You're going to have to test fit. My guess is you're OK |
| I have ET27 wheels and can squeeze 205/50-15 tires in there. Tires also vary in profile and 'bulge'. There are too many variables to make a definitive statement. Most likely you'll have to roll you ... |
| Topic: Coilovers and strut bearings |
JohnN
Replies: 6
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-30-08 09:13 Subject: Not quite. As you lower the car, the front |
| geometry can change and the lower control arms can become almost horizontal. As you load the suspension, they deflect upwards and you go to positive camber. Bump steer is one of the descriptions of ... |
| Topic: Exerpt from Palin / Couric Interview: |
JohnN
Replies: 32
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-30-08 04:10 Subject: Kinda fun isn't it ?? |
| Now I can see why some conservative "pundits" like to mix a little fact with fiction. . . The Palin "interview" was a complete fabrication from a political satirist. One of them "pointy-headed int ... |
| Topic: Exerpt from Palin / Couric Interview: |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-30-08 02:08 Subject: Exerpt from Palin / Couric Interview: |
Katie Couric - I understand you only just got a passport last year.
Sarah Palin - You know, I was in Idaho for my friend Amber's wedding a ways back. Lemme tell you, Katie. We American taxpayers ha ... |
| Topic: Palin can't name any Supreme Court cases other than |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-30-08 01:57 Subject: Palin can't name any Supreme Court cases other than |
Roe v Wade. . .
Hey Armond, how do you like your box of hammers? :
Today, the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz reported on potentially embarrassing clips of Sarah Palin being interviewed by ... |
| Topic: Dems attack McCain health, but ignore FDR health . . . |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-25-08 09:53 Subject: Huh? Dude, he's long dead. If you want to dig up |
nasty skeletons, how about Ronnie's Alzheimers?? He was suffering from it _while_ he was prez. Scary thought, "leader of the free world" a senile old man.k
FDR was by most all measures, one of th ... |
| Topic: is it possible to swap cams without removing head |
JohnN
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 08:57 Subject: The stock 264 cam can be removed without pulling the rocker |
shafts. So yes, you can get a stock cam out.
In my experience, a 292 cam cannot be inserted without pulling the rocker shafts. I can't vouch for any other profile.
IMHO, it is easy to pull the ... |
| Topic: Output shaft seal replacement |
JohnN
Replies: 6
Views: 279
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 08:49 Subject: You've done the hard part. Go buy a two jaw |
puller. I'm certain you'll find other uses for it, it is one of those tools you just need to accumulate (along with a three jaw puller).
Ignore the other advice about tapping it off. Get the pull ... |
| Topic: VW mechanical injection |
JohnN
Replies: 10
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-24-08 12:30 Subject: The Mk 1 Rabbits used CIS injection. |
| It could be defined as mechanical, but I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy. They are hard to tune and quite restrictive by nature. The intake air flows over a lever arm, the faster the air flow, t ... |
| Topic: Poll: Racial misgivings of whites an Obama issue . . . |
JohnN
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 9-20-08 01:52 Subject: So much for the party of Lincoln. . . |
Yes there is racism in the country that spans political bounds. The chart that goes with the survey tells a lot in addition. . .
Looks like the GOP has a healthy lead in good-old fashioned red-nec ... |
| Topic: Sarah Palin -- Testimonial |
JohnN
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-4-08 09:55 Subject: Sarah Palin -- Testimonial |
Copied without permission from http://news.yahoo.com
Everyone is trying to get the measure of Sarah Palin, the woman who was rocketed from small-state obscurity to the national stage when John ... |
| Topic: McCain choses neophyte Alaska governor for VP |
JohnN
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-29-08 10:03 Subject: How does that Kool-Aid taste ?? (nt) |
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| Topic: McCain choses neophyte Alaska governor for VP |
JohnN
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-29-08 08:30 Subject: Wow, a sports-person for Veep |
Just like Dick Cheney ??
This is too much fun!
John N |
| Topic: McCain choses neophyte Alaska governor for VP |
JohnN
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Views: 1413
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 8-29-08 08:00 Subject: Hey Armond, do you like apples ?? |
| DENVER - John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday. A formal announcement was ... |
| Topic: Sometimes one just need a little inspiration and some luck. |
JohnN
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 10:28 Subject: Damn close to spot on, Michael |
Attached is a chart of HP vs AFR.
Cheers!
John N |
| Topic: Sometimes one just need a little inspiration and some luck. |
JohnN
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-27-08 10:26 Subject: Power and economy vs. AFT |
Michael,
You're damn close to spot on, congratulations!!
A chart of AFR vs Horsepower is attached (I hope)
John N |
| Topic: What material for front strut insert spacers? |
JohnN
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-26-08 03:41 Subject: I used sections of an old shock. You don't have to worry |
about the spacer being the wrong diameter and the price is certainly right.
Regards,
John N |
| Topic: Two post lift |
JohnN
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 01:21 Subject: Portland, Oregon. Anything can be shipped |
(well almost anything), but it would be a sumbitch for you to crate up.
Let me know if you're interested, though. . .
John N |
| Topic: Two post lift |
JohnN
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 10:34 Subject: Two post lift |
Hey folks,
It looks like I'm finally getting a real shop (YIPPEEE) and I may be able to satisfy my dream of a two post lift (asymmetrical, clear floor).
This is purely non-commercial, so I reall ... |
| Topic: converting 242 gearbox to 5speed w/245 parts? |
JohnN
Replies: 3
Views: 212
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-2-08 10:01 Subject: I forgot to mention that when all this is done, the shift |
| platform (shortened as much as I could), still put the shifter about 3 1/2" further towards the back from the stock hole. You'll need to make the hole in the tunnel larger and if you're keeping your ... |
| Topic: converting 242 gearbox to 5speed w/245 parts? |
JohnN
Replies: 3
Views: 212
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-2-08 09:56 Subject: I did this conversion. It's relatively straight forward, |
but there are a few 'gotchas'.
You have to get the front piece off of both tranny's (of course). I had to have the inside of the E21 front case milled. The first gear in the cluster of the E21 fi ... |
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