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01-24-13, 05:58 PM
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Today I drove the Focus ST and MS3 again. The Focus has a great engine, imo, but handling just wasn't there for me. It felt... "wobbly" in the steering wheel coming out of turns? I'm not sure what that means (don't know much about cars). For the MS3, power kicks in kind of late but I think it handles nicely.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
01-24-13, 06:10 PM
Still kicking.
Today I commuted in with a threaded setup, and commuted home with a threadless setup.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
01-24-13, 06:17 PM
We win all charity rides
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I was thinking about dropping the coin for a pair, because the jeans that I currently commute/city ride in have huge holes where my saddle wore them through in like 4 different spots. How are they holding up?
01-24-13, 06:29 PM
Goes to 11.
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Today I drove the Focus ST and MS3 again. The Focus has a great engine, imo, but handling just wasn't there for me. It felt... "wobbly" in the steering wheel coming out of turns? I'm not sure what that means (don't know much about cars). For the MS3, power kicks in kind of late but I think it handles nicely.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
Legacy GT, homie. You get WRX technology and family car insurance. BTW, I drive a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT and I can get 2 mountain bikes in there without taking the wheels off. Hatchbacks ain't all bad.
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01-24-13, 07:08 PM
Your cog is slipping.
01-24-13, 07:43 PM
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realized just how much better my day is when i check this site https://whatbikeracersshouldcallme.tumblr.com/
Today I drove the Focus ST and MS3 again. The Focus has a great engine, imo, but handling just wasn't there for me. It felt... "wobbly" in the steering wheel coming out of turns? I'm not sure what that means (don't know much about cars). For the MS3, power kicks in kind of late but I think it handles nicely.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
I ruled out the WRX based on initial price and insurance cost (so ridic). I just don't think AWD is worth the extra $4k up front (based on the new quote I got for the MS3 today) plus 5x the monthly insurance cost.
I might try out a GTI and a FRS just to compare, but I doubt I'll go with either cuz 2 doors.
Cars man why lol.
5x insurance cost on wrx would be the killer for me, not even the up front cost. that blows.
cant wait for wrangler time.
01-24-13, 08:32 PM
i smell bacon
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i think ford did a nice job on the focus st
it's fun and it moves quick
but it is still a ford
i love america and all but
our last ford was just so bad...
it's fun and it moves quick
but it is still a ford
i love america and all but
our last ford was just so bad...
01-24-13, 08:48 PM
Hi, I'm Bryan.
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Amazingly. They're seriously the best jeans ever. They make a black dressy slack version too, and I'm considering getting a pair of them, and some more of the jeans.
01-24-13, 09:07 PM
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focus has a popular problem with the thermostat housing having the seal failing, which mine did.
lot of fords have problems with the valve cover gasket failing and leaking oil, which mine did.
granted its 12 years old but the valve cover gasket has been a problem on 85% of the fords ive known
01-24-13, 09:10 PM
i smell bacon
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everyone should just (re)learn how to make cars like my '88 toyota pickup
(including toyota)
except add power steering this time
(including toyota)
except add power steering this time
01-24-13, 09:49 PM
Smell like a pro.
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Agreed. '86 Nissan pickup here.
01-24-13, 10:00 PM
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89 Honda Accord that refuses to stop running.
01-24-13, 10:26 PM
i smell bacon
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That's pretty fast. Are you a rower?
(I rowed for a year in college)
(I rowed for a year in college)
01-24-13, 10:58 PM
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Never on the water, just indoor. The only on the water experience I have is outrigger canoeing. I'm just fairly tall, heavy (6'2"@245) and have a decent lactate threshold for the shorter events. Fortunately for me, being large isn't as much of a issue as it is in cycling.
01-24-13, 11:20 PM
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Put track drops on for cool points. Went for a ride. Took track drops back off.
01-24-13, 11:26 PM
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^I lol'd
Looks like I'm doing homework all weekend! Yeah...
Looks like I'm doing homework all weekend! Yeah...
01-25-13, 03:24 AM
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Today I saw hairnet's bike in the LAfixed bike porn thread.
01-25-13, 08:33 AM
i smell bacon
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Never on the water, just indoor. The only on the water experience I have is outrigger canoeing. I'm just fairly tall, heavy (6'2"@245) and have a decent lactate threshold for the shorter events. Fortunately for me, being large isn't as much of a issue as it is in cycling.
But I was 5'8"@145 when I rowed. Pretty tiny by comparison.
You should get on the water! There's really nothing like the feeling of gliding across a smooth lake.
01-25-13, 08:39 AM
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But now I might have to drop the money on them as soon as tax time/road bike purchase is past.
01-25-13, 09:14 AM
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01-25-13, 09:22 AM
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01-25-13, 10:10 AM
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Today I am hella sick.
01-25-13, 10:43 AM
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Wait, wut?
or the thrill of trying to get all 8 rowing in what feels like a storm 
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