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Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 130
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Posted By sperry
So, who's going to TireRack today to pick up some...

So, who's going to TireRack today to pick up some tires for me?
Forum: Off Topic Chat 2010-10-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,429
Posted By sperry
I think he probably just used as much of both...

I think he probably just used as much of both vehicles as he could. Plus, if you look at the short version, the junction between the rear Prius door and Baja wheel well would have been a fabrication...
Forum: Off Topic Chat 2010-10-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,429
Posted By sperry
Probably the only Prius in the world that has 2...

Probably the only Prius in the world that has 2 gas caps, and needs none of them.

It would have looked way better w/o the rear cladding and if a single shape for the roof had been created. It...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-10-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2,459
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Posted By sperry
So, didn't make the meet, or buy a truck. ...

So, didn't make the meet, or buy a truck.

Get this: we test drove the truck, and it's got one of those silly digital voice memo things built into the sun visor. Hit play on it and heard this...
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 217,888
Posted By sperry
I thought the noticeable difference was that...

I thought the noticeable difference was that there are no sizes available in one of the speed ratings?

Also, keep in mind when comparing the Contis and the Wintersports. The Contis are *not*...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,146
Posted By sperry
"You can have any beer you want, as long as it's...

"You can have any beer you want, as long as it's a Corona."

Actually, Coronas aren't all that bad.

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Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-07, 01:43 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 217,888
Posted By sperry
My 2 cents echos the replies above. If...

My 2 cents echos the replies above.

If you've got the space and the money up-front, a set of dedicated studless snow tires is awesome. In the long run, the cost is hardly more because event...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2010-10-07, 01:28 PM
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Posted By sperry
I've gotta go look at a pickup truck for Lisa's...

I've gotta go look at a pickup truck for Lisa's step dad. But pending how long that takes, Lisa and I may try to come by the meet tonight.
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-07, 09:53 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 40,140
Posted By sperry
My suggestion would be just to pay the $100 or so...

My suggestion would be just to pay the $100 or so to have a fast-glass type place replace the windshield with brand new glass.

Or better yet, have your insurance company replace it for free,...
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,416
Posted By sperry
How is that fundamentally different, from a...

How is that fundamentally different, from a patent/prior art perspective? Modifying the tire for asymmetric diameter, is modifying the tire for asymmetric diameter regardless of whether it's + or -.
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,416
Posted By sperry
That's the funniest part about this. People have...

That's the funniest part about this. People have been shaving tires asymmetrically for years to try to get better handling in SCCA stock classes where camber adjustments aren't allowed outside of...
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,416
Posted By sperry
Geesh... that dude needs to shut up and let the...

Geesh... that dude needs to shut up and let the tire do the talking. Getting e-butthurt online is not exactly the most professional way to sell your new product.

Here's the test I want to see:...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,146
Posted By sperry
Dibs!? I thought in situations like this,...

Dibs!?

I thought in situations like this, money (er... Coors) talks. Give it to whomever shows up with a trailer and some frosty banquet beer first! :lol:

Besides, Bob needs this car... more...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-06, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,146
Posted By sperry
Or perhaps his message had an implied "back", as...

Or perhaps his message had an implied "back", as in, "I already sent you a message, PM me back please"?
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-06, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,416
Posted By sperry
Imagine tipping a cone over onto a table top. ...

Imagine tipping a cone over onto a table top. Now roll that cone. Now explain to me how a cone shaped tire can do anything but wear more quickly than a cylindrical tire.

Frankly, this...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-06, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,665
Posted By sperry
My SVX rims would be great, if you were 5x114.3....

My SVX rims would be great, if you were 5x114.3. :(
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-06, 09:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,146
Posted By sperry
I dunno... you sure you're not hiding a Pontiac...

I dunno... you sure you're not hiding a Pontiac Aztek under there?
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-06, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,328
Posted By sperry
Bump... merged both my tires for sale ads!

Bump... merged both my tires for sale ads!
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-06, 09:08 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 217,888
Posted By sperry
Also, I think I'm going with the new Bridgestone...

Also, I think I'm going with the new Bridgestone Blizzak WS70's for Lisa's Outback. The WS60's have awesome reviews and the WS70's sound like more of the same. My only concern is that they may be...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,852
Posted By sperry
Definitely interested. PMing you in a second.

Definitely interested. PMing you in a second.
Forum: Technical Chat 2010-10-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,123
Posted By sperry
I had this problem with the SVX. I just had to...

I had this problem with the SVX. I just had to take apart the mechanism, clean it, and regrease it. Then again the SVX has a crazy complicated cam mechanism in there because the wipers have an...
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-04, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,934
Posted By sperry
Let me know when you're hard up enough to sell...

Let me know when you're hard up enough to sell 'em for $200, and I'll take 'em! ;)
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-04, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,852
Posted By sperry
Bump! No one's got a set of OEM 17" wheels they...

Bump! No one's got a set of OEM 17" wheels they want to sell? Where's Jake... doesn't he have some stock 17" steel wheels from his Impreza?
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-04, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,064
Posted By sperry
:lol: Gold Boosts will be so much more under...

:lol:

Gold Boosts will be so much more under the radar than black wheels!
Forum: User Classifieds 2010-10-04, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,711
Posted By sperry
If the EDFC is what's broken, rebuilding the...

If the EDFC is what's broken, rebuilding the seals in the struts is a) unnecessary and b) won't address the problem. My guess is that "Once off, can be adjusted manually by hand" implies the struts...
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