[QUOTE=Slade Xanthas;52588544]It got backed into about four days after I bought it.[/QUOTE]
fark
I swear saabs are cursed, when I had my golf absolutely no issues for 3-4 years
while my saab has been scratched multiple times, had it backed into, and had the mirror hit (causing the interior mechanism to crack, which meant it needed to be replaced completely), all in the space of about 2-3 months :v:
[QUOTE=Scientwist;52588373]you mean like this?
[img]https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xtuy-VyzL._SL500_AC_SS350_.jpg[/img]
:v:[/QUOTE]
[t]http://cdn2.jensentools.com/images/p/594-652.01_s500_p1._V6b57132b_.jpg[/t]
Oh shit....Gotta get one.
[QUOTE=Trekintosh;52588301]Why would you do this? Are the bulbs underneath at least still amber?[/QUOTE]
Now they are, else they'd be illegal.
Also because white indicators look so much better on a black car when everything around is also black.
Got the grill back on:
[t]https://puu.sh/xdY3N.png[/t]
Here's before for comparison:
[t]https://puu.sh/wOJR5.png[/t]
The chrome was reeeeeeally terrible which is why I painted it.
[QUOTE=Ldesu;52589888]Now they are, else they'd be illegal.
Also because white indicators look so much better on a black car when everything around is also black.
Got the grill back on:
[t]https://puu.sh/xdY3N.png[/t]
Here's before for comparison:
[t]https://puu.sh/wOJR5.png[/t]
The chrome was reeeeeeally terrible which is why I painted it.[/QUOTE]
That actually looks pretty good.
I hope it's got something to back up that hood bulge. :v:
[QUOTE=Del91;52590001]I hope it's got something to back up that hood bulge. :v:[/QUOTE]
An italian marine diesel engine that's very sensitive to overheating for instance? :v:
[editline]19th August 2017[/editline]
The name and purpose of that hood is hot air venting :v:
my shit ford blew a hole in a freeze plug the other day, just gave it a bunch of rtv and put a plate ontop of it to hold it in.
10/10 fixing stuff like a pro
I'm shocked about how affordable the used motorcycle market is around me. Finding good bikes for fair value that arent torn to shit. Really not helping my desire to buy one for $1500 to learn and commute to work with.
[QUOTE=Code3Response;52591131]I'm shocked about how affordable the used motorcycle market is around me. Finding good bikes for fair value that arent torn to shit. Really not helping my desire to buy one for $1500 to learn and commute to work with.[/QUOTE]
Motorbikes are literally ultimate freedom. Want a 0-60 under 4 seconds? Sure, that'll cost less than half the price of a new family hatchback
[QUOTE=Code3Response;52591131]I'm shocked about how affordable the used motorcycle market is around me. Finding good bikes for fair value that arent torn to shit. Really not helping my desire to buy one for $1500 to learn and commute to work with.[/QUOTE]
You should definitely get a bike. Just something about the freedom and community that you will want to ride for hours every day. Just be aware, if the hobby really bites you in the ass, you will inevitably end up modding your bike, increasing the performance, buying more and more gear/clothing/accessories, or just straight up buying more motorcycles. Getting into riding to save money vs a new car was definitely a misnomer that I fell for initially, but you'll end up [i]wanting[/i] to spend more on it if you really love riding.
If it's your first ride, just make sure not to buy too much bike too fast and end up killing yourself. Like ^ said, you can buy low-mile used 600's and even liter bikes for sub-$10k all day long and end up riding off on something with super car performance without even knowing what counter-steering is.
I got a bike because I hate the limitations of driving as far as parking and maneuverability go. Sure, you're more vulnerable on a bike, but I see it as running a dex build instead of a strength build. A guy came pulling out of a blind corner in front of me the other day, something he would have done even if I were in a car because a building was totally blocking his vision. He slammed his brakes and stopped right in the middle of the road when he saw me, but I was able to swerve hard and make it around his back end, I think I covered some 12 feet or so with that swerve and made it through a gap just a few feet wide between it and the curb. In a car, I would have outright hit him since there was nowhere to go.
It also makes simply commuting a more engaging experience. I have a Sena headset so I enjoy the luxury of music and voice operating my phone if I need to, mitigating that downside of riding.
[QUOTE=SirKillsAlot;52591559]You should definitely get a bike. Just something about the freedom and community that you will want to ride for hours every day. Just be aware, if the hobby really bites you in the ass, you will inevitably end up modding your bike, increasing the performance, buying more and more gear/clothing/accessories, or just straight up buying more motorcycles. Getting into riding to save money vs a new car was definitely a misnomer that I fell for initially, but you'll end up [i]wanting[/i] to spend more on it if you really love riding.
If it's your first ride, just make sure not to buy too much bike too fast and end up killing yourself. Like ^ said, you can buy low-mile used 600's and even liter bikes for sub-$10k all day long and end up riding off on something with super car performance without even knowing what counter-steering is.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure "too much bike" is actually a problem - my first bike was a 1200. It's all about the attitude of the bike and why you bought it. A 600 can be too much if you pick your license out of the letterbox and decide the first thing you're going to do is set a new lap record for your local ring road (not that you have those in America)
A Japanese car dealership apparently had no idea what was sitting in their showroom.
[T]http://i.imgur.com/wQtTcqRr.jpg[/t]
i had a good day
[T]https://puu.sh/xewj9/0bfe1b5ad5.JPG[/T] [T]https://puu.sh/xewj2/b790263cbd.JPG[/T] [T]https://puu.sh/xewjt/1d9e4105ce.JPG[/T] [T]https://puu.sh/xewj1/005b066d4d.JPG[/T] [T]https://puu.sh/xewj0/1fd930e938.JPG[/T] [T]https://puu.sh/xewja/53998f3e97.JPG[/T]
[video=youtube;v1urOM_YftI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1urOM_YftI[/video]
[T]https://puu.sh/xewjB/e05f84eaa0.JPG[/T]
also, god if i had the money for this. Party like it's 1949
[QUOTE=metallics;52591741]I'm not sure "too much bike" is actually a problem - my first bike was a 1200. It's all about the attitude of the bike and why you bought it. A 600 can be too much if you pick your license out of the letterbox and decide the first thing you're going to do is set a new lap record for your local ring road (not that you have those in America)[/QUOTE]
A 2-cyl 1200 or 4-cyl 16V 1200? If the former, different than what I meant, but when I say 600/liter I mean the I4 cc generalization as my own reference of sport bike power since they are common tiers. Modern I4 600cc's can have 120+HP while liter bikes are in a league of their own. Heck, my current 1000cc L-twin only has ~95whp even with my mods and it is a wheelie monster up through 3rd gear if you aren't ready for it. Basically, I would never recommend someone to get a 100+HP bike as their first bike, but then again people have done it and lived.
My cousins first bike was an '06 'busa with an RCC stage 1 kit (incredibly stupid). he'd never rode anything with more oomph than a pit bike I had to ride the fucker home while he drove my truck. He putzed around on it for about 2 weeks went to the motorcycle safety course and did well enough to get an M endorsement and managed to keep it for 4 years without dying/crashing so it is possible to have a 600+ cc bike starting out however I would definitely not recommend it
My NewYorker is turning into a nightmare everything went and burned out on it and I cant get any fuel because the line I paid a mechanic good money to replace was patched with hose and tape so its just sucking air.I think ill cut my losses pull the motor and trans,salvage some parts off and scrap the body.
I will need something to put the 440 into though.
[QUOTE=PandaJuggernaut;52592362]My cousins first bike was an '06 'busa with an RCC stage 1 kit (incredibly stupid). he'd never rode anything with more oomph than a pit bike I had to ride the fucker home while he drove my truck. He putzed around on it for about 2 weeks went to the motorcycle safety course and did well enough to get an M endorsement and managed to keep it for 4 years without dying/crashing so it is possible to have a 600+ cc bike starting out however I would definitely not recommend it[/QUOTE]
I want a 500 to learn and have around. Been told you'll out grow anything else quickly
[QUOTE=Psygo;52590222]my shit ford blew a hole in a freeze plug the other day, just gave it a bunch of rtv and put a plate ontop of it to hold it in.
10/10 fixing stuff like a pro[/QUOTE]
[url]https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383131305275204[/url]
if you're not already a member, you'd fit right in
[editline]20th August 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=SirKillsAlot;52591559]You should definitely get a bike. Just something about the freedom and community that you will want to ride for hours every day. Just be aware, if the hobby really bites you in the ass, you will inevitably end up modding your bike, increasing the performance, buying more and more gear/clothing/accessories, or just straight up buying more motorcycles. Getting into riding to save money vs a new car was definitely a misnomer that I fell for initially, but you'll end up [i]wanting[/i] to spend more on it if you really love riding.
If it's your first ride, just make sure not to buy too much bike too fast and end up killing yourself. Like ^ said, you can buy low-mile used 600's and even liter bikes for sub-$10k all day long and end up riding off on something with super car performance without even knowing what counter-steering is.[/QUOTE]
the thing is on a bike you won't miss that money. fixing a car you curse til the minute you fire the thing back up
[QUOTE=metallics;52591496]Motorbikes are literally ultimate freedom. Want a 0-60 under 4 seconds? Sure, that'll cost less than half the price of a new family hatchback[/QUOTE]
This. Motorcycles are incredible. Not only the freedom, but the sensory thrill of it all. It's just you and the machine. Every movement it does is because you told it to, every gear shift is all you, the only limit is how brace you are. I rip up the roads on my v twin 250. It's a visceral, incredible feeling that you can only feel once you own a bike. Any bike.
Just not a fucking scooter.
[QUOTE=Savage Octane;52592576]Just not a fucking scooter.[/QUOTE]
:toadleave:
[QUOTE=metallics;52591741]A 600 can be too much if you pick your license out of the letterbox and decide the first thing you're going to do is set a new lap record for your local ring road (not that you have those in America)[/QUOTE]
You haven't heard about motorcycle licensing in the states, have you? You know that part of your riding test you did on a closed course? That's about what they do in the states, and as long as you don't crash you pass.
The whole judging bikes by their capacity is quite flawed anyways. I've got a 650 and a 690, the 650 puts out 50hp and is quite nice and mellow. The 690 has 67 and is a bit of a handful. You also have my mate's 650 i4 which is quite a kitten really.
I wouldn't really recommend a sportsbike for any new rider, they're made to be freaking fast, not be comfortable or easy to ride. If you don't feel attracted to any special type of bike (adventure/touring/supermoto/cruiser) then I'd recommend some kind of a naked. They're the most neutral of motorcycles, with decent comfort, power and handling.
[editline]20th August 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=SirKillsAlot;52592221]A 2-cyl 1200 or 4-cyl 16V 1200? If the former, different than what I meant, but when I say 600/liter I mean the I4 cc generalization as my own reference of sport bike power since they are common tiers. Modern I4 600cc's can have 120+HP while liter bikes are in a league of their own. Heck, my current 1000cc L-twin only has ~95whp even with my mods and it is a wheelie monster up through 3rd gear if you aren't ready for it. Basically, I would never recommend someone to get a 100+HP bike as their first bike, but then again people have done it and lived.[/QUOTE]
People have done it and lived. But people have also done it and died. A high power bike might also make learning to ride properly more difficult, as you'll need to focus more on being careful with the controls. My 690 is in a different league entirely to my 650 in pretty much everything but especially brakes and power. The 650 I can just putter down to the shops or go for a cruise on. The 690 requires your full attention ( at the same time as it dares you to ride it hard )
With less power and an overall more forgiving bike you can focus on proper riding technique rather than trying to manhandle the bike.
[QUOTE=Supacasey;52591776]A Japanese car dealership apparently had no idea what was sitting in their showroom.
[T]http://i.imgur.com/wQtTcqRr.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]
How much did it cost?
I'm really considering selling my Volvo 940, might try to sell it for more than what i paid for it in the first place by fixing up some minor cosmetic things with it.
[QUOTE=Code3Response;52592468]I want a 500 to learn and have around. Been told you'll out grow anything else quickly[/QUOTE]
500/600CC bikes are right around the level I would recommend. fast enough to be fun while still well mannered enough that a beginner isn't going fuck jesus fuck i'm going to die the whole time
I'd totally recommend an SV650 to start on, and with 70hp/45ftlbs at the wheel you won't be board with it. That was one of my favorite things to ride on.
Detailed the Miata before I say goodbye. It's time for another e36.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/9dYt3Ys.jpg[/t]
Central CA?
So my uncle has quite a car collection
[t]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/317567240688107522/348873060364845056/IMG-20170820-WA0000.jpg[/t]
[QUOTE=Aetna;52593507]Detailed the Miata before I say goodbye. It's time for another e36.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/9dYt3Ys.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]
I'm sorry if I got you any idea's.
Welcome to the club :v:
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