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Don't check in here as often as I used to, but I still feel like I need to post a bunch stupid, off-topic crap before I leave.
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On 9/16/2020 at 5:51 PM, need4speed1299 said:
Decided to paint the block white.
On 9/17/2020 at 2:56 PM, KaiserRolls said:White block, I see you like to live dangerously lol
Oh man, don't get me started on white engines... I love seeing when people go 100% OCD and spend hours smoothing out the casting and then spray the block pearl/metallic white. Not that I have the ambition for that kind of stuff. I also considered painting my block white, but then Ben talked me out of it. To make up for it, I cleaned the hell out of all of the aluminum castings and then just left them bare, uncoated metal. Shiny stuff is nice, but the patina that comes with age and use can be nice too.
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2 feet of depth is fine if you're going to use it as a place to set tools while you're working, but it's going to feel pretty cramped if you actually want to use it as a workbench. If you can afford to add another 6" of depth I think you'll be happier in the long run.
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On 9/16/2020 at 12:31 PM, gilber33 said:
I think I know what you mean, and I don't think I'm disagreeing with you, but could you expand on that?
Heh, drunk ramblings. I could probably explain it, but I'd have to write a book to do it. Nothing about car culture makes sense rationally or economically. The fact that people do it anyway leaves a lot of space for someone to step in and ask "why" and what is the significance and meaning of all of it.
On the surface, the desire to have a nice level workbench seems like a virtuous pursuit, and probably is. It shows a commitment to perfection, or at least attention to detail. However, you illustrated the downside yourself:
On 9/14/2020 at 11:32 PM, gilber33 said:I’ll take a look there. I have to be careful because I get too deep in things like that and it makes me rethink all my life choices and convince myself I need to tear down my garage and start over.
I realize you were exaggerating, but for me it illustrates the flip side of pursuit of perfection and attention to detail.
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Totally understandable.
I just meant to point out how all of car culture is an artistic pursuit, not an engineering discipline.
Cheers.
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Call me objective, but I'm betting that the time and effort you've put into thinking about how to level your workbench has already exceeded the time and effort you would lose by having an un-level workbench.
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Jebus. Speedo went from 40 to 65 in like no seconds. This must have been the one rip where you actually found some grip...
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Bump.
Pictures show all of the worst bits. Wheels are hecka clean and tires very low miles.
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5 hours ago, KaiserRolls said:
This is how I feel about most things
Today I took a picture of my VIN with the intentions of looking up part numbers and ordering some parts I need (CSB, giubo, front brakes). Didn't get that far, but I did at least get out for a short bike ride and made dinner... Basically working 1.75 jobs now that I've "moved to engineering", but still have to train literally 5 people to do different parts of the work that I was doing and also finish the work that needs to be done after the trainees go home "because it's 4:30".
Definitely dropping out of society and become a bum/traveling for 6 to 12 months when my lease is up at the end of next summer.
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13 hours ago, Rekpoint said:
UW Madison is going CRAZY right now.
UW Stout just started last week. I have 3 labs per week in class. (2 classes) I officially give it 2 weeks from today they will probably shut down.
Sounds about right. File under "an attempt was made".
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🎶 Look at this Covid graph. Every time I do it makes me sad. 🎶
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Funny that the picture seems to illustrate their aspiration; coolant cloud chasing the car.
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Took almost 2 years, but I finally filled a McMaster bag with McMaster bags.
I got into the electrical engineering department at work a couple weeks ago. Not sure if I can start calling myself an engineer just yet, but I'm on the right path. I'll still be doing fixtures and ordering more stuff from McMaster, but probably not at the same rate that I have been for the past few years.
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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/d/lakewood-5x120-epsilon-sw-bmw-e24-e23/7182016450.html
I'd put them on an e12. That would be fun.
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On 8/12/2020 at 9:07 PM, SteelBlue said:
Just what I needed, another project. 1987 Cannondale RS500. Goal is turn this into a “gravel” bike with its primary use for getting around Road America. Can’t complain for $125.
Might as well throw my unsolicited pair of pennies out there, since there's not a lot going on on this site...
On 8/13/2020 at 2:03 AM, straight6pwr said:lookup cyclocross bikes.
^This.
Similar to the way BMX bikes developed from Schwinn Stingrays, mountain bikes evolved from bikes we would call "beach cruisers" today. Over time, both of these types of bikes have become very specialized to the type of riding that they are intended for. As you alluded to, the "gravel bike" is analogous to the "baja craze" in the car world. Taking something that was designed for one task, and applying it to almost the opposite task.
You can certainly try to ride a road bike with dirt tires around at RA, and it will be a fun challenge. Road bikes are designed for high speed on smooth surfaces, so the seat is high and the bars are low to keep your torso horizontal for reduced aerodynamic drag. The trade-off is reduced balance and maneuverability at low speed. With the terrain and traffic that's typically present at RA, you'll never get up to the speeds that the bike was designed for, and will have a fun time just trying to keep your feet off the ground.
You can raise the bars and lower the seat to gain control. This more relaxed posture and added maneuverability will allow you to tackle the same trails at a higher speed. However, if you happen to hit a tree root or a large rock at this higher speed you'll find that your featherweight road wheels fold like a cell phone of similar vintage, leading you down the same trail as if you were trying to build a mountain bike out of a beach cruiser...
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Not a terribly impressive graph because it's presented on a linear scale. A virus spreading in a vulnerable population spreads exponentially, not linearly. Yes, they work. The problem is that "individual choice" means nothing in a pandemic, because it's the sum of the action that is taken by all people, in aggregate, that makes the difference. At my my employer, mask wearing went from 5% to 95% overnight, because of a county mandate. What one person chooses to do individually makes little difference. Similar to voting, but I digress...
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On 8/10/2020 at 1:41 PM, jc43089 said:
What data is showing that the mask mandate is working?
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On 7/26/2020 at 5:06 PM, SteelBlue said:
Some pictures from this weekend. Site compressed the quality, click the images for full resolution.
Great shots all around. These ones especially remind me of what I love about events at RA. There are things you see there that just seem natural at the time, but if you saw them anywhere else, you'd pretty much lose your shit.
What camera/lens are you you using for the wide-angle shots? Any post-processing?
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21 hours ago, P_Roloff said:
You might be right, I’ll look into what the process might be for this case. I don’t want to get myself into an expensive mess for a rough e28 if I don’t have to. I believe the guy said it was a SC or GA car, the underside would make me believe that. No rust on the pans that I saw.
Sounds like a car I would be interested in (manual?), but the title issue isn't something I'd want to deal with either. Keep me in mind if you decide to dig into this more. You can keep the wheels if you want them. 😉
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Sorry to hear of your loss Brian.
In the midwest we have always been "behind the curve" compared to what's happening on the coasts. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people won't take this situation seriously until it affects them personally. I hope that your sharing this here will help personalize the issue for someone and possibly help them to take action that could save a life here in Wisconsin.
So, what are you listening to?
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