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Topic: Rob Torres' M20 Conversion in LA - $8900 OBO |
dubois
Replies: 4
Views: 368
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Forum: Cars Posted: 10-13-08 03:34 Subject: Re: Rob Torres' M20 Conversion in LA - $8900 OBO |
| too good to be true? Somebody is going to get the deal of the century! |
Topic: FUN CARS ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER ! |
dubois
Replies: 1
Views: 123
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-13-08 03:29 Subject: Re: FUN CARS ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER ! |
| that is funny, it took me a while, but then I re read it and caught on! |
Topic: Motor vehicles from the other side part III (nt) |
dubois
Replies: 1
Views: 89
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-13-08 03:26 Subject: Re: Motor vehicles from the other side part III (nt) |
great pictures, my inspiration for our next trip!
Get a flickr account is free! Pictures will show better too! |
Topic: Trunk Lid Hinge Adjustment HELP? |
dubois
Replies: 2
Views: 103
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-13-08 10:44 Subject: Re: Trunk Lid Hinge Adjustment HELP? |
| there are only three things that you adjust in the trunk lid: the 2 hinges and the latch height. The springs can be installed two different ways, one provides more tension (I forget how I did it), an ... |
Topic: washed it, waxed it, took pics, long drive coming up |
dubois
Replies: 15
Views: 484
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-13-08 07:54 Subject: Re: A future Car of the Month on my site - I hope? |
Email me the images & test please to; richstern@hotmail.com
Richard, have you checked your email lately? |
Topic: Great show! |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 297
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-12-08 09:48 Subject: Great show! |
Just made it back to Hollister. Thanks John and Jeff, for all your efforts, good to have two shows to attend again. Looking forward to next year's. A few pictures:
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Topic: washed it, waxed it, took pics, long drive coming up |
dubois
Replies: 15
Views: 484
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-12-08 09:10 Subject: Re: washed it, waxed it, took pics, long drive coming up |
| great shot of the roundel, car looks good. There is a group in flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/02/ that could use that shot. |
Topic: Rob Torres Vanished |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 553
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-12-08 08:20 Subject: Re: Rob Torres Vanished |
| I had lunch with R & R in SLO on my way to LA on Friday, he appears to be swamped with work/projects |
Topic: SoCal Vintage BMW Meet - FINAL REGISTRATION DAY!!!! |
dubois
Replies: 2
Views: 192
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-10-08 09:40 Subject: Re: SoCal Vintage BMW Meet - FINAL REGISTRATION DAY!!!! |
| you are not alone, I am leaving in a couple hours, looking forward to this event with great anticipation! Must of us attending, probably were doing mental notes on her dreams last night! |
Topic: Shameless pics of a trip to Vermont |
dubois
Replies: 12
Views: 515
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-9-08 08:50 Subject: Re: Shameless pics of a trip to Vermont |
| wow, pretty cool pictures, the colors are really abundant ! |
Topic: ANYBODY GOING? |
dubois
Replies: 8
Views: 362
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-8-08 08:58 Subject: Re: ANYBODY GOING? |
| I"ll be leaving 10-11 am on Fri. stopping briefly at 02 haus in slo, then in SB staying the night - I was promised some good CA 2 buck chuck there! This is bound to be a great meet! This is a huge ... |
Topic: Ireland SS exhaust VS stock a follow up commentary... |
dubois
Replies: 3
Views: 344
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 07:43 Subject: Ireland SS exhaust VS stock a follow up commentary... |
Stock, "maybe" 10 db quieter. Stock wins.
Stock, for sure less top end. Ireland seems to breath better , engine revs easier past 5k rpm with Ireland. Ireland wins.
Stock, better low end torqu ... |
Topic: SOT: The beauty of a polarizing filter: |
dubois
Replies: 11
Views: 461
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 06:09 Subject: Re: Notice the darker sky on the left side of the shot . . . |
Polarizers have issues on wideangle lenses with uneven skies . . .
Jay, I was perfectly happy not knowing! What you don't can't hurt you kind of thing... I have another picture with just a slight ... |
Topic: Pulsating gas pedal? |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 01:52 Subject: Re: Pulsating gas pedal? |
Broken mount? Throttle linkage rubbing against motor under load? I'd have to see for myself to find it for sure.
HTH
Tom, like you said it was, the linkage was rubbing against the engine, partic ... |
Topic: SOT: The beauty of a polarizing filter: |
dubois
Replies: 11
Views: 461
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 12:26 Subject: SOT: The beauty of a polarizing filter: |
Check it out:
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Topic: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found |
dubois
Replies: 10
Views: 430
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 12:13 Subject: Re: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found |
Hi Dubois,
As ever you make some good friendly points there!
The bucket seats aren't adjustable but they can be supplied with some tilt brackets so I can access the rears. My car is a work in pr ... |
Topic: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found |
dubois
Replies: 10
Views: 430
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-7-08 06:18 Subject: Re: Scheel Mann Seats - Pics of some I have found |
| I have a set of these, there are very comfortable, in fact the most comfortable of any car owned or ever driven. They will almost render the back seat unuseable. It is a tight fit for anybody trying ... |
Topic: Show 'em as you drive 'em, not as you repair 'em . . . |
dubois
Replies: 22
Views: 900
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-6-08 07:18 Subject: Re: Show 'em as you drive 'em, not as you repair 'em . . . |
| Unless you have something like a S14, M20, A4, turbo, etc. Actually, I tend to agree with you... maybe a little note on the car saying, feel free to open, close it after inspection...that sounds like ... |
Topic: It was bound to happen, wasn't it? |
dubois
Replies: 4
Views: 252
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-6-08 07:11 Subject: Re: It was bound to happen, wasn't it? |
You are modest, that car is stunning in person. It will not last...
Thanks guys for the nice comments.
After driving it the few blocks to take the pictures I came back home and announced "I'm n ... |
Topic: Help me choose a car! |
dubois
Replies: 11
Views: 297
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-6-08 01:31 Subject: Re: Help me choose a car! |
Choose wisely...
This is coming from an engineer, ok
I personally stopped rationalizing, or even comparing two cars strictly by the numbers. It is a fun excercise, but the math doesn't tell the ... |
Topic: It was bound to happen, wasn't it? |
dubois
Replies: 4
Views: 252
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-6-08 09:21 Subject: Re: It was bound to happen, wasn't it? |
| You are modest, that car is stunning in person. It will not last... |
Topic: Help me choose a car! |
dubois
Replies: 11
Views: 297
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-6-08 08:19 Subject: Re: Help me choose a car! |
Choose wisely...
This is coming from an engineer, ok
I personally stopped rationalizing, or even comparing two cars strictly by the numbers. It is a fun excercise, but the math doesn't tell the ... |
Topic: Pulsating gas pedal? |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-6-08 06:54 Subject: Re: Pulsating gas pedal? |
Broken mount? Throttle linkage rubbing against motor under load? I'd have to see for myself to find it for sure.
HTH
I"ll get it on the lift and report back. I was thinking that small backfires ... |
Topic: Look what I got to drive today |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 503
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-5-08 05:42 Subject: Re: Look what I got to drive today |
| that is pretty cool. |
Topic: "..all it is, is an engine and a stick-shift transmissi |
dubois
Replies: 3
Views: 304
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-5-08 07:24 Subject: Re: "..all it is, is an engine and a stick-shift transmission.” |
| what a well written article! Interesting story... I don't know about 50/50 weight distribution, I think Mr. Hirsch has been deprived...regardless I couldn't agree more, this is probably one of the be ... |
Topic: Pulsating gas pedal? |
dubois
Replies: 5
Views: 174
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-4-08 05:09 Subject: Pulsating gas pedal? |
| What could cause the pulsating I feel on my right foot when steady at high rpms? I thought it could be the engine mounts (engine moves and gas pedal doesn't), or could it be a back pressure sent via ... |
Topic: If You Knew, You'd Own a 2002. |
dubois
Replies: 15
Views: 979
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-4-08 03:21 Subject: Re: If You Knew, You'd Own a 2002. |
| Nice Ash, Ash! |
Topic: door contact switch "pusher" ? |
dubois
Replies: 8
Views: 301
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-4-08 08:45 Subject: Re: door contact switch "pusher" ? |
yep. i am interested, as long as the price reflect the "used" title ;)
i understand that they worth around 5$ each new.
let me know !!
Pat, I have (2), send me your address at hollisterab at ... |
Topic: Jan's A4 touring back on eBay |
dubois
Replies: 8
Views: 539
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-3-08 04:51 Subject: Re: Jan's A4 touring back on eBay |
| That is one sweet, smooth, car. Somebody is going to have a blast with this one. It is one the top (3) 2002 I have ever driven! Finesse, balance, class...power, this car has got it all! |
Topic: Teaching someone to drive a 2002 (long) |
dubois
Replies: 10
Views: 490
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-3-08 01:00 Subject: Re: So are we going to see you on the 11th? |
You have a place to stay..... our new house, kinda great. Good wine. Master guest suite. Convinced? I hope to see you here...... Stay Friday and/or Saturday night. Maybe a drive on Sunday?
John
So ... |
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