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 Topic: Ireland SS exhaust VS stock a follow up commentary... |
dubois
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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
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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: 166
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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
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Views: 288
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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: 363
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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: 363
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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
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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: 188
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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: 226
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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: 188
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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: 226
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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: 166
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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: 4
Views: 434
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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
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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: 166
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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: 920
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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: 7
Views: 228
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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: 503
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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: 458
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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 ... |
| Topic: Who needs porn... |
dubois
Replies: 6
Views: 707
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-2-08 06:34 Subject: Re: Who needs porn... |
Please come visit Valerie and I in the Bay Area and stay the night...We'll take you out to a killer French Restaurant and we'll drink too much wine!
We really have to do that! I getting things lin ... |
| Topic: Options for Norcal folks going to SoCal Show |
dubois
Replies: 4
Views: 188
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 08:35 Subject: Re: Options for Norcal folks going to SoCal Show |
Steve,
I will be leaving Hollister on Friday noon taking 101, Email sent.
Michael |
| Topic: Only in San Francisco |
dubois
Replies: 7
Views: 216
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-1-08 04:55 Subject: Re: Only in San Francisco |
in as much as I find it amusing, I also find it offensive.
not my cup of tea either, amusing, yes, entertaining for a couple minutes, I shake my head and move on. Offensive, uhmm, I have to think ... |
| Topic: Who needs porn... |
dubois
Replies: 6
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 08:55 Subject: Re: Who needs porn... |
awesome work, awesome car but
I like yours better...
Hard core:
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| Topic: Only in San Francisco |
dubois
Replies: 7
Views: 216
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Forum: OT - Politics and Controversy Posted: 10-1-08 07:28 Subject: Re: Only in San Francisco |
| Thanks for sharing Armond! LOL! |
| Topic: Teaching someone to drive a 2002 (long) |
dubois
Replies: 10
Views: 458
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 10-1-08 06:13 Subject: Re: UUUUUU--the farm gate at the end of the QS road... |
Michael and I had a "spirited ride" up the QS Road in a 210 hp Dinan modified Mini a couple of years ago...in the rain. Remember the wild turkeys?
cheers
mike
and my white knuckles! |
| Topic: Teaching someone to drive a 2002 (long) |
dubois
Replies: 10
Views: 458
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-30-08 08:23 Subject: Teaching someone to drive a 2002 (long) |
| My next door neighbor and very good friend, had her niece and her fiance visiting on holiday from the UK for two weeks. I soon find out that this guy is a car guy too, so I tell him that I have a few ... |
| Topic: I am tired of loud! |
dubois
Replies: 16
Views: 627
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-29-08 04:48 Subject: Re: I am tired of loud! |
Let me know if you wanna sell the IE setup. Not sure if it'll bolt right up to my Stahl header, but I may be interested in it.
Email sent |
| Topic: I am tired of loud! |
dubois
Replies: 16
Views: 627
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-29-08 01:32 Subject: I am tired of loud! |
| Anybody knows of the quietest exhaust I can install on my 72 tii. Presently I have the Ireland SS on a slightly modified motor with supersprint header. Do not care about hp losses at this juncture, ... |
| Topic: Paul Newman died! |
dubois
Replies: 7
Views: 179
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-27-08 09:39 Subject: Re: Paul Newman died! |
I feel that this was one of his most remarkable and noble projects:
http://www5.holeinthewallgang.org/tribute5.asp
Ray
thanks for educate me, I didn't even know that... I just knew about the ... |
| Topic: Paul Newman died! |
dubois
Replies: 7
Views: 179
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-27-08 07:39 Subject: Paul Newman died! |
Rock solid man!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7639614.stm |
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