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  Topic: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
robspeed

Replies: 25
Views: 333

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-20-08 09:47   Subject: Re: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
so tell me, after you pay workers and wash the $ thru the maze of government, it creates more jobs and more GDP in the long run than capitalism?
it can't.


i meant to edit my earlier post: I *th ...
  Topic: Best car movie poll
robspeed

Replies: 50
Views: 551

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-20-08 08:36   Subject: Re: DEATH RACE 2000
you were all incorrect.

You are correct that everyone is incorrect - but they (we) are incorrect for the incorrect reasons. To correct the incorrectness, one simply should not forget the Charlie S ...
  Topic: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
robspeed

Replies: 4
Views: 74

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-20-08 08:18   Subject: Re: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
I've seen posts with two replies in 15 minutes where the question was answered but never by the same person who posted the original question... That was fun to watch. And thanks for the part number : ...
  Topic: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
robspeed

Replies: 25
Views: 333

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-20-08 08:10   Subject: Re: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man


all taxes are regressive, that is, all taxes slow economic activity.

That statement is arguable.


Delia


no, not really arguable. econ 101 teaches this principle.

rather, we accept ...
  Topic: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
robspeed

Replies: 25
Views: 333

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-19-08 12:48   Subject: Re: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man


all taxes are regressive, that is, all taxes slow economic activity.

That statement is arguable.


Delia


no, not really arguable. econ 101 teaches this principle.

rather, we accept ...
  Topic: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
robspeed

Replies: 4
Views: 74

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-19-08 12:28   Subject: Re: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
god im dumbbbb....

08 O-RING D=58,8X4,2 1 16111744369 $2.77

under instruments, measuring systems, instrument cluster (go figure):

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=2552&mospid= ...
  Topic: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
robspeed

Replies: 4
Views: 74

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-19-08 12:24   Subject: Re: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
DUH, i forgot about realOEM for a minute there, then i checkem, and i cant find the sender seal... its not under fuel supply, fuel preparation,,, lil help? :)
  Topic: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
robspeed

Replies: 4
Views: 74

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-19-08 12:14   Subject: Fuel tank/level sender seal part number needed asap!
I POR'd my gas tank and some of the rusty parts of the trunk last night, then proceeded to botch up the rubber o-ring between the level sender and the tank. result: fuel leaking onto the ground! i s ...
  Topic: WARNING: Wife may post here!
robspeed

Replies: 14
Views: 691

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-15-08 09:06   Subject: Re: WARNING: Wife may post here!
The other night we were discussing the differences between how men and women "see" things, and I basically told her how men think, particularly about the need to "belong and being accepted". I said u ...
  Topic: Best Audi Forum?
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 74

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-15-08 09:00   Subject: Re: Best Audi Forum?
Co-worker just purchased an Audi S4 drop top and is looking for a forum on the net like our beloved FAQ. A quick Google search turned up a few but I was wondering what you guys think is the most info ...
  Topic: Secret Iranian missle test photos revealed . . .
robspeed

Replies: 1
Views: 82

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-15-08 08:54   Subject: Re: Secret Iranian missle test photos revealed . . .
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/07/more_iranian_missile_photoshop.php








LMAO!! ;-p
  Topic: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
robspeed

Replies: 25
Views: 333

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-15-08 08:50   Subject: Re: Follow-up Chuck Schumer, the $4 billion dollar man
That's really great, Georgie!

FYI, that's NOT news, it's from an Op-Ed column.

Using a biased substantiation of "facts" to support your point of view in such a flaccid manner speaks volumes abou ...
  Topic: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
robspeed

Replies: 8
Views: 195

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-13-08 05:38   Subject: Re: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
HMM the little tiny accent is actually pretty cute looking, reminds me of the OG Minis. only 2500lbs, 110hp, and is STILL bigger headroom/legroom wise than my mom's otherwise-gargantuan camry!


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  Topic: If you need seatbelts, check this out.
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 215

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-13-08 01:11   Subject: Re: If you need seatbelts, check this out.
All sorts of seat belts if you need them. I'd go for the old school non-retractable ones.

http://www.gotbelts.com/

interesting! i definitely need new belts!!
  Topic: Another car - opinions please
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 289

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-13-08 11:12   Subject: Re: That's what I wanted
....and all due respect to my family and neighbors 'up there'
there are no Mercedes-Benz dealerships in that area. So I would
assume that car received little in the way of 'correct' maintanence.
M ...
  Topic: Iranian missle test photo a Photoshop job . . .
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 131

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-13-08 10:57   Subject: Re: Iranian missle test photo a Photoshop job . . .
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/10/in-an-iranian-image-a-missile-too-many/index.html






its just a photo illustration... ;-p
  Topic: CA Congresswoman proposes dropping the speed limit. (rant)
robspeed

Replies: 4
Views: 126

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-13-08 10:51   Subject: Re: CA Congresswoman proposes dropping the speed limit. (ran
I was ~just~ waiting for this.
It's 1974 ALL OVER AGAIN. Let's see...does my car have odd or even plates? If it's Tuesday I can wait in line to buy my 5 gallons of gas.

The crap I love is how they ...
  Topic: Rear end lock-up...cause help??
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 172

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-13-08 08:20   Subject: Re: Rear end lock-up...cause help??
by the way, the one loose-in-the-bottom-of-the-case bolt was not the only loose one! several others were on their way out of their little threaded homes...
  Topic: Rear end lock-up...cause help??
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 172

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-13-08 07:55   Subject: Re: Rear end lock-up...cause help??
Hi All,

After taking Gracie my '75 2002 for a little drive yesterday, while reversing back into the garage, the rear end locked up momentarily.

I was able to put the car back in first and go aro ...
  Topic: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
robspeed

Replies: 8
Views: 195

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-13-08 06:25   Subject: Re: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
I rent cars several times a year, so I've had my share of Hyundais and Elantras.

Last year I got a Kia Rio in Charlotte for my trip to V@ the V. It felt very flimsy and, even though it had less tha ...
  Topic: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-13-08 06:23   Subject: Re: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
Good deal Rob.
It doesn't take much.

John


;)

i should mention that I had already changed the trunk seal, and was surprised to find that if anything the exhaust smell had gotten worse, chal ...
  Topic: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed...
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-13-08 06:15   Subject: Re: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed
well, heck, just get him a small racing seat, 5 point harnesses,
and viola, good to go!

heh

t


that is basically the idea... the seat i bought has a built-in five-point harness, just like a ...
  Topic: Gas leak with full tank ???
robspeed

Replies: 11
Views: 164

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 11:23   Subject: Re: Follow up question
mine had rusty pinholes along the underside lip where it mounts to the trunk. some clear POR-15 putty (comes in toothpaste tube) fixed it.
  Topic: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 11:13   Subject: Re: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
this is a MUST-DO for anyone with original seals!! Mine were TOAST and clearly leaking water *and* exhaust into the car (my car doubles as bug sprayer). I had to scrape a good deal of the toasted ga ...
  Topic: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed...
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 11:09   Subject: Re: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed
Take this with the understanding that I race, but-

I'd think that a seat firmly anchored to the body would be better.
Less chance of coming loose, less flopping around if you were to roll,
less s ...
  Topic: 9/11 Who's buying the conspiracy theory? And who's selling?
robspeed

Replies: 10
Views: 269

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-12-08 08:58   Subject: Re: 9/11 Who's buying the conspiracy theory? And who's selli
I watched a BBC documentary yesterday called The Third Tower about the collapse of the WTC building no. 7. The central question was how that tower could collapse the way it did, while there never was ...
  Topic: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed...
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 08:42   Subject: thoughts on Rear Seat Delete *WITH* child seat installed...
I am finally about done with the hellhouse and planning my situation with 02 and car seat for cooper, although in the market for another kid-hauler car (mostly for indy winters--salty roads).,... anyw ...
  Topic: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
robspeed

Replies: 3
Views: 216

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 08:23   Subject: WOW just (finally) changed roundie taillight seals...
this is a MUST-DO for anyone with original seals!! Mine were TOAST and clearly leaking water *and* exhaust into the car (my car doubles as bug sprayer). I had to scrape a good deal of the toasted ga ...
  Topic: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
robspeed

Replies: 8
Views: 195

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-12-08 06:48   Subject: Re: Hyundai/kia thoughts/experiences??
hyundai yes, kia no. I have had several hyundai's in the shop (remember I see them on the flesh, after we take them apart and see how they do in hits). Hyundai's tend to have longevity (I have seen ...
  Topic: A Psychological Profile of GWB...
robspeed

Replies: 6
Views: 243

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-10-08 06:39   Subject: Re: A Psychological Profile of GWB...
"A Hacksaw" Rob?

Really....don't you think that's a bit severe. ;-P

I say we just insert a bunch of quarters and watch all the colored gumballs roll out.

oh... and don't even get me STARTED ...
 
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