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Geoj posted:What do you call it when the only people with said equipment are inconsiderate shitheads? That doesnt in any way shape or form say that LED bars are worthless, it just says you are making a generalisation that for the majority of people is wrong? Come on, it's not the equipment, it's the assholes who you should be shooting out of a cannon. Assholes ruin everything for the 95% who arent beig assholes. LED bars are good. CharlesM posted:Rip Richard Hatch, "Apollo" from the original Battlestar Galactica, and leader guy in the new one. The orignal was just sooooo goddamn bad. But the reimaging..... wow - And he was so drat good in it too playing Zarek. Kinda funny tho how he was so opposed to the reimage at first but came to play a real pivotal part in it. (Holy poo poo that video is done by Jay from RLM?) quote:I heard the person who played Starbuck was angry that it went to a woman or something. Yes and so was Hatch originally. Hatch changed his mind fairly quickly.
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Feb 8, 2017 08:09
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SquirrelGrip posted:1UZ's rule, toyota make the best engines Partially true, my car currently has a well abused 7M in it hence the desire to swap it out. It would've been a great engine if not for the last minute gasket material change and improper torque settings. The bottom end as standard on them is good for ~500hp apparently. Mine's probably had 3 head gaskets now but of course previous owners cheaped out on the gaskets and machine work which is why it's eaten them like candy. It has now had a proper machine job, metal head gasket and ARP bolts, but I still don't trust the amount of abuse it's had. 1JZ, 2JZ, 1UZ and 3UZ are all viable replacements too seeing as they bolt in fairly easily so I just need to decide what and throw yet more cash at it.  Liquid Communism posted:Advice is appreciated. Ended up grabbing a bottle of Zzzquil instead. Not habit forming and I was desperate for sleep. I need a week off from America. You made a good choice there fella. If possible take a day or two off and do something fun for yourself, just switch off for a while.
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Feb 8, 2017 10:31
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So uhh, what if the operator isn't an inconsiderate shithead, and is thinking of better lighting to do night-time navigational rallies with?
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Feb 8, 2017 10:40
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That 7M probably copped more abuse than a lot of other engines would take but stick the biggest thing that comfortably fits in it imo
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InitialDave posted:What about the Ford Duratec V6? Keeps it relatively "right" with a 3-litre Ford V6, and they're in RWD flavour in Jaguar S Types? I....need to go do research. Rebuilding the Essex would probably cost as much and still end up with a cast iron monstrosity that pisses fuel into the valley when it gets upset. cakesmith handyman fucked around with this message at 10:59 on Feb 8, 2017 |
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Feb 8, 2017 10:48
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SquirrelGrip posted:That 7M probably copped more abuse than a lot of other engines would take but stick the biggest thing that comfortably fits in it imo The UZs require the firewall be massaged a little I think, JZs just drop straight in. Anything is going to be a massive improvement in terms of reliability though once I rebuilt the head of the 7M I took it to a sprint track and hammered it so it's at least somewhat solid.
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Feb 8, 2017 10:52
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You know the answer then
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Feb 8, 2017 11:02
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Olympic Mathlete posted:You made a good choice there fella. If possible take a day or two off and do something fun for yourself, just switch off for a while. I wish. Doing 4x12's right now and my work week's just starting. We have a TV in the office that's permanently set by policy to MSNBC. My half-cube faces it. There is no escape.
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Feb 8, 2017 11:27
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Smoke detectors that go apeshit anytime the power flickers are the devil's work. 
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Feb 8, 2017 11:32
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Ok so ok, what bug is alive at this time of year that sounds like a cricket but doesn't stop? No chirps but just a constant "eeeeeeeee"? Fuckers have kept me up since 4am. In Georgia. I swear when I find out I'm buying so much pesticide.
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Feb 8, 2017 11:44
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Cicada?
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Coredump posted:Ok so ok, what bug is alive at this time of year that sounds like a cricket but doesn't stop? No chirps but just a constant "eeeeeeeee"? Fuckers have kept me up since 4am. In Georgia. I swear when I find out I'm buying so much pesticide. Did you just move there, or are less than 17 years old? Sounds like a cicada. They're awesome. 
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Feb 8, 2017 12:00
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Metal Geir Skogul posted:Did you just move there, or are less than 17 years old? Sounds like a cicada. They're awesome. Wat
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Feb 8, 2017 12:07
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Some cicadas are prime-number-year (13 and 17 IIRC?) hatchers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodical_cicadas So, there's a chance if they're magicicadas that you've never seen them before if you're in certain areas of the country. Northern GA? This is their year! 
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Feb 8, 2017 12:17
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Oh drat that's really interesting. But whatever devil insect that makes this drone-chirp I've been hearing each spring/summer/fall for two years now. This will make it year 3. If they went chirp-chirp it wouldn't be so bad buts its just a constant ringing that is so hard to drown out.
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Feb 8, 2017 12:22
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Yeah, sounds like cicadas. Not 100% are periodical. Periodical years are just... magical in volume. Like, clogging lawn mowers and car intakes magical. They can hit like 120dB.
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Feb 8, 2017 12:25
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Liquid Communism posted:I wish. Doing 4x12's right now and my work week's just starting. Next few days off, relax properly. Go for a wander in the woods or something. I've never done it personally because I'm naturally like this but: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/mindfulness.aspx
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Feb 8, 2017 12:30
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Jesus Christ, you nerds. All motors are good, if they make the vehicle they're in go fast very quickly and keep doing it over and over without breaking. Cheapo light bars are poo poo. They put out a huge amount of light with absolutely no pattern or control, so you're scattering bullshit light all over, glaring into every eye that can see -- that's an rear end in a top hat move if you're in a bro truck, motorcycle or using one as a flashlight. If nobody is around to see, you're still using lovely lights with no pattern that are simply ineffective. Pay a few bucks more for quality optics. That is all.
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Feb 8, 2017 12:42
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Powershift posted:I was actually looking at the 1.0 ecoboost. kastein posted:e: oh jesus loving christ who gave me this, I'm not sure if it's worse or better than the last one  Liquid Communism posted:We have a TV in the office that's permanently set by policy to MSNBC. My half-cube faces it. There is no escape. Coredump posted:Ok so ok, what bug is alive at this time of year that sounds like a cricket but doesn't stop? No chirps but just a constant "eeeeeeeee"? Fuckers have kept me up since 4am. In Georgia. I swear when I find out I'm buying so much pesticide.
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Feb 8, 2017 12:57
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LED light bars are cool because they're theoretically the exact opposite of solar panel arrays Wait no whats the exact opposite of cool
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Feb 8, 2017 14:19
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Cicadas are forever recorded on one of my music tracks from 2006. Was recording at home in the summer, said "naahh that won't show up on the recording" and was too lazy to ever re-record it. This should link directly to the song. It was over 10 years ago so no harsh judging. You can hear it a little better in the left channel, starts at :10 and lasts til around :20. https://myspace.com/apensivefashion/music/song/lines-into-walls-26163230-25964415
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Feb 8, 2017 15:16
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My lightbulb went off years ago. Life seems better that way.
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Coredump posted:Oh drat that's really interesting. But whatever devil insect that makes this drone-chirp I've been hearing each spring/summer/fall for two years now. This will make it year 3. If they went chirp-chirp it wouldn't be so bad buts its just a constant ringing that is so hard to drown out. Could be frogs if you're near water, spring peepers have a call that's kinda like what you're describing.
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zundfolge posted:Could be frogs if you're near water, spring peepers have a call that's kinda like what you're describing. I wish it was the froggies. Then I would know that bugs were getting eaten.
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Coredump posted:Oh drat that's really interesting. But whatever devil insect that makes this drone-chirp I've been hearing each spring/summer/fall for two years now. This will make it year 3. If they went chirp-chirp it wouldn't be so bad buts its just a constant ringing that is so hard to drown out. It's kinda funny that as an adult you're just now discovering what cicadas are, what part of the country did you grow up? I grew up in the northern US and remember them during the summer, in the south there's a poo poo ton of them, and it can get pretty loud sometimes if there's a bunch of them in one tree. For the most part I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me, sometimes I actually find the droning sound they make relaxing.
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I'm now managing to piss off my neighbors with a pair of 6 3/4" speakers set fairly low while I break them in. They're really gonna hate it when I slip a pair of 6x8s in the back doors and actually get to turn it all up. 
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Feb 8, 2017 19:32
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Cop Porn Popper posted:I'm now managing to piss off my neighbors with a pair of 6 3/4" speakers set fairly low while I break them in. They're really gonna hate it when I slip a pair of 6x8s in the back doors and actually get to turn it all up. What's your method? I've never actually taken the time to do any sort of break-in on speakers and I've got brand new 6 1/2"s that will be getting some love (hopefully) soon.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:It's kinda funny that as an adult you're just now discovering what cicadas are, what part of the country did you grow up? I grew up in the northern US and remember them during the summer, in the south there's a poo poo ton of them, and it can get pretty loud sometimes if there's a bunch of them in one tree. For the most part I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me, sometimes I actually find the droning sound they make relaxing. I don't know for sure if what I'm hearing are cicadas. I just know they're bugs that are annoying as poo poo at night while I'm trying to sleep.
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CharlesM posted:Yeah that's Jay Bauman. Holy poo poo, I remember that movie. Even had the title song on a tape for mowing the lawn, along with a dozen other cheesy sci-fi movie themes. Liquid Communism posted:I wish. Doing 4x12's right now and my work week's just starting. Oh, that's just mean. Any chance you can get HR to fight it based on discrimination? Applebees Appetizer posted:It's kinda funny that as an adult you're just now discovering what cicadas are, what part of the country did you grow up? I grew up in the northern US and remember them during the summer, in the south there's a poo poo ton of them, and it can get pretty loud sometimes if there's a bunch of them in one tree. For the most part I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me, sometimes I actually find the droning sound they make relaxing. Cicadas are pretty much how I judge summer in Texas. Cicadas humming? It's summer.
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Coredump posted:I don't know for sure if what I'm hearing are cicadas. I just know they're bugs that are annoying as poo poo at night while I'm trying to sleep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mah26og11ms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQwlv9cKgWU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2qksq1Fs-s
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Cop Porn Popper posted:I'm now managing to piss off my neighbors with a pair of 6 3/4" speakers set fairly low while I break them in. They're really gonna hate it when I slip a pair of 6x8s in the back doors and actually get to turn it all up. 20hz tone and hang them in free air, you're just loosening up the suspension on them. ...for future reference that is. I built some PA speakers and did it that way, no real noise to speak of, just the cone trying to move air but having nothing to really push against.
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Ugh, gently caress you tirerack for selling Blizzack WS80s for $62.25/ea USD for the Versa. gently caress every other tire place and ebay for asking twice as much or more. gently caress people on kijiji asking more for used tires than I could get a brand new set for. Also, holy poo poo, shoes for the Versa are like half the cost of shoes for the Mazda. I have a quote of $435 CAD for a set of four winters, mounted, balanced, and installed.
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Darchangel posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mah26og11ms Thanks for all those. Yeah none of those videos really have the constant eeeee type drone these bugs are putting out. Seriously if that's what I listening to outside my window I think I would be better able to deal. The bastard of the situation is as loud as the sounds are to my ears my phone's microphone doesn't pick them up so well. But next time I'm laying in bed cursing my existence I'll try to record a sample of them.
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Wait, what? You need to break speakers in??
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:Wait, what? You need to break speakers in?? gently caress that. Hook them up and crank that poo poo.
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that's "Adiabatic, EIT" to you lot.
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Adiabatic posted:that's "Adiabatic, EIT" to you lot. Nice dude. How long until you become legally responsible for signing off on a drawing that winds up killing someone? edit: oh yeah. My fuckin tooth fell out last night.  Fortunately just a temporary crown, but it was suuuper disconcerting feeling that pop loose. Happily the dentist glued it back in this afternoon. Safety Dance fucked around with this message at 20:58 on Feb 8, 2017 |
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Safety Dance posted:Nice dude. How long until you become legally responsible for signing off on a drawing that winds up killing someone? Sitting for the PE in October. Starting the studying today.
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