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midgetmaestro 05-17-10 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 10825576)
It's not that bad.

Yes it is. Your panels are splitting where they meet in the center and there's either a knot, or your wood is splitting by the lock.

roadiejorge 05-17-10 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 10824929)
We have two Acuras and a Honda motorcycle. Amazing vehicles for a number of reasons. Very impressive design and performance. Outstanding value for the buck. Incredibly reliable.

We're very happy.

Hell, our 2004 TL sedan has 120K miles on it, feels brand new. In nearly 6 years and all those miles, a grand total of $600 in non-routine maintenance repairs (seized brake caliper, bad transmission electronic sensor). And the car has not been very pricey to service. The RDX just turned 50,000 miles, it has the most amazing AWD system I've ever driven. So far no repair issues on that vehicle. Ditto for the motorcycle, six years old now, 16,000 miles.

My 1996 Accord is still running strong even at 128K miles, and I haven't had anything done to it other than basic maintenance. We're probably going to get a new car within the next year or so and it will most likely be a Honda, perhaps the CRV or the Element.

patentcad 05-17-10 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by Imperturbable Ryuu Ichigo (Post 10826514)
Nice ride!

What does this even mean?

RT 05-17-10 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 10826539)
What does this even mean?

What does this thread even mean? :innocent:

patentcad 05-17-10 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by Toddorado (Post 10826551)
What does this thread even mean? :innocent:

You know damn well what it means.

mzeffex 05-17-10 08:00 PM

Those aerobars look kinda funny angled up, but I guess whatever works. I love those frames though.

ls01 05-17-10 08:06 PM


Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 10826556)
You know damn well what it means.

Its just a means to an end

heckler 05-17-10 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by roadiejorge (Post 10826417)
My 1996 Accord is still running strong even at 128K miles, and I haven't had anything done to it other than basic maintenance. We're probably going to get a new car within the next year or so and it will most likely be a Honda, perhaps the CRV or the Element.

Any car should run till 128k. that is low milage on a 96. All my GMs did fine till about 150k then things started going bad.

Herbie53 05-17-10 08:31 PM


Originally Posted by Imperturbable Ryuu Ichigo (Post 10826640)
My new computer got mounted today. STILL waiting on the sensor though.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/PHOT0043.jpg

seems odd it's not stuck on 45mph.

patentcad 05-17-10 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 10826601)
It just means it won't ever end

Fixed.

Velo Vol 05-17-10 09:15 PM

You all are toast in a car mileage contest. Same can be said for bike mileage, now that Pcad has been sent out to pasture.

patentcad 05-17-10 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by Imperturbable Ryuu Ichigo (Post 10826646)
Nice bike.

Those Six13's are all great bikes. I am convinced Cannondale discontinued them because the high end market demanded all carbon frames which were cheaper to outsource from the Pacific rim anyway. I had a Six13 road bike for 4+ years, rode it over 25,000 miles, loved it. It makes a fine TT rig. Very comfortable, responsive. Paid $2200 for it on eBay, it was almost new (2007). Bike shop wanted about $4,000 (after discount) for the same bike brand new. I have since replaced the crank with a newer Cannondale crank (FSA) that cost $175, and now added the new aerobats ($165). It's really a world class TT bike, took me a couple of years to dial in the fit and learn how to ride it. If I ever get a new TT rig it will be relatively easy, I understand the whole TT bike fit concept now. I'm very happy with this bike now, it's very comfy, and the newer TT bikes out there don't offer advantages over this one or do anything for me. I might go for a disc wheel one of these days.

patentcad 05-17-10 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 10826993)
You all are toast in a car mileage contest. Same can be said for bike mileage, now that Pcad has been sent out to pasture.

Wait till we get our Prius.

Herbie53 05-17-10 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 10826993)
You all are toast in a car mileage contest. Same can be said for bike mileage, now that Pcad has been sent out to pasture.

1991 Volvo 240 wagon. 27 mpg (5-speed), handles ok thanks to an IPD suspension, tows up to 3500# and is just entering middle age at 210k.

Sometimes I wish I had something more spiffy, but then I couldn't buy as much bike schwag.

Velo Vol 05-17-10 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by Herbie53 (Post 10827031)
1991 Volvo 240 wagon. 27 mpg (5-speed), handles ok thanks to an IPD suspension, tows up to 3500# and is just entering middle age at 210k.

That's close but still outdone by the Velo Volmobile. 1990 Accord. 222,000+ miles. As long as it keeps going with little fuss I'm going to keep driving it.

Why pour more money down the auto toilet when I don't particularly even like driving?

rjones28 05-17-10 09:42 PM

Car mileage.... 1989 Mercedes = 215k, 1996 Saab = 180k, and the low mileage 2004 Jeep = 85k.

patentcad 05-17-10 09:48 PM

Hey Gomer, time for a new car.

Herbie53 05-17-10 09:55 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 10827085)
.. auto toilet..


midgetmaestro 05-17-10 10:51 PM

'98 Ford Taurus wagon 24V DOHC with about 160k, '07 Ford Freestyle with about 60k

Neither of the cars get used for commuting to work (dad has a city car)... it's mostly just the weekly trips to and from Cleveland.

patentcad 05-17-10 11:51 PM

It's really not that bad. I'd ask you to come over and paint it, but you're too short.

MajorMantra 05-18-10 02:14 AM


Originally Posted by Herbie53 (Post 10827031)
1991 Volvo 240 wagon. 27 mpg (5-speed), handles ok thanks to an IPD suspension, tows up to 3500# and is just entering middle age at 210k.

Those things are built like a brick ****house. I was in the back of one when my mum totalled it going off a hairpin, and was comparatively alright. The front doors overlapped the rear after impact.


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