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scremn8
03-24-2008, 11:03 AM
is it good to be at home on monday.
or is it bad to be at home on monday with a cold??
i guess either way it would suck to be at work...

scremn8
03-24-2008, 11:04 AM
well, sick are not i'm going outside to clean my car.
she's alittle dirty as always

lesper4
03-24-2008, 11:15 AM
cleaned mine this weekend, drove it to yucaipa, dirty already full of spring time bug guts!

rglbegl
03-24-2008, 11:17 AM
BUGS!!!

I cant get away from them here.
I washed my car on friday, and by friday night it was covered in them.

They even gather on the roof at night. Then they somehow die there.


BUGS!!!!!!

lesper4
03-24-2008, 11:36 AM
I NEED TO BUY MY LIVE CARD AND FINSIH MY TAXES!! before i do this :(

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2366072#post2366072

xrider01
03-24-2008, 11:47 AM
today is my friday...weird i know, lol.

FastRX8
03-24-2008, 11:52 AM
Happy Friday xrider01

Detrich
03-24-2008, 11:53 AM
i read somewhere that best buy and circuit city are giving rebates to ppl who bought hd dvd players if they buy a blue ray player

xrider01
03-24-2008, 12:02 PM
who here still plays COD4?

lesper4
03-24-2008, 12:03 PM
Working On Lost Planet Curretly...faceing The Worm

FastRX8
03-24-2008, 12:12 PM
who here still plays COD4?Everyday until the carpal tunnel becomes unbearable. :ar::eek: :rl:
I'm totally hooked on that game.
I might be checking out the forza race night that lesper posted.
Sounds fun.

I really need to get that adapter for the Xbox so I can use a keyboard and mouse. That will be so much better.

speeddemon32
03-24-2008, 12:12 PM
I plan to get back into COD4 soon! :)

Cesar got a ride in the Super Miata yesterday!

rglbegl
03-24-2008, 12:23 PM
I bought the keyboard and mouse for PS3 specifically for COD4. . . . . .doesn't work

But the Logitech steering wheel and pedals . . . . works great on GT4. (got one this weekend)
When is GT5 coming out?

Jedi54
03-24-2008, 12:29 PM
STUPID BUGS!!!!
Those little bastards are everywhere!! I drove my Explorer for most of last week and every few seconds SPLAT!

washed the 8 yesterday and I'm driving it today; gonna need to clean it again.

Jedi54
03-24-2008, 12:30 PM
jake: tell steph I said GRATS on the mods! That little guy is gonna growl.

Casey / Keith: what's up with the Miata now?

speeddemon32
03-24-2008, 12:37 PM
Read post 293 for the most recent news. :)
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?p=3025328#post3025328


The car is up and running.

lesper4
03-24-2008, 12:48 PM
IS THIS WHAT YOU ARE REFERRING TO CESAR? i thought you told me this thing works great except the mic will not work with it? wouddl one have to have one controller on so that iot contorls the mic or maybe just use the wireless mic?

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=13000

Jedi54
03-24-2008, 12:55 PM
wow Casey, that seems like one hell of a day you guys had!!! Glad nothing major broke but your To-do list should keep you pretty busy this week.

xrider01
03-24-2008, 01:12 PM
Everyday until the carpal tunnel becomes unbearable. :ar::eek: :rl:
I'm totally hooked on that game.
I might be checking out the forza race night that lesper posted.
Sounds fun.

I really need to get that adapter for the Xbox so I can use a keyboard and mouse. That will be so much better.

well, if you see me on, send me a game invite!

FastRX8
03-24-2008, 01:31 PM
IS THIS WHAT YOU ARE REFERRING TO CESAR? i thought you told me this thing works great except the mic will not work with it? wouddl one have to have one controller on so that iot contorls the mic or maybe just use the wireless mic?

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=13000 Sort of, that's the older version.
Check http://www.xcm.cc/, they are the company that makes them.
They have the XFPS 3.0 Sniper for the xbox360
http://www.xcm.cc/XFPS_3.0_Sniper.htm
and
The Rateup adapter for the PS3
http://www.xcm.cc/xfps_rateup_adapter_for_ps_3.htm

speeddemon32
03-24-2008, 02:10 PM
wow Casey, that seems like one hell of a day you guys had!!! Glad nothing major broke but your To-do list should keep you pretty busy this week.


yeah it was a good day. the to-do list is not all that bad. its all little stuff. compared to what we have done in the past, its really nothing. the biggest headache of that list is going to be the master. other then that its all stuff that can be done in one night.

lesper4
03-24-2008, 02:23 PM
yeah but where do you buy it?

FastRX8
03-24-2008, 02:36 PM
Amazon.com or any site they recommend on their website.

lesper4
03-24-2008, 06:06 PM
This has got to be a VERY safe car take a look at the image, all that damage at the front (totalled of course) and hardely any damages (exterior at least) in the middle to the rear.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/24/another-gt-r-bites-the-dust/
T-3 GT-R's and counting

Jedi54
03-24-2008, 06:17 PM
loren: any luck selling those wheels?

Just out of curiosity, why are they not selling? They're great looking wheels!
Is it the price? wheel offset? time of year?
Did you list then on ebay yet?

lesper4
03-24-2008, 06:38 PM
i have no idea, everyone has that has backed out, has backed out silently. I just got another bight on the G35 forum but the guy is in Hawaii. Ebay will be soon.

jordanjerome
03-24-2008, 08:22 PM
hello all can anyone tell me if rotory motors need a thicker oil when we get higher in miles. I know its really good for piston motors.

scremn8
03-24-2008, 08:32 PM
i think it's the same regardless. seeing that the old girl needs to stay lubed
to help keep the engine cool, thats why we burn oil.

did i say what i thought i said...

jordanjerome
03-24-2008, 08:44 PM
well right now I am running 5w30 but I know that like piston motors when they get to about 60k miles they go to something like 10w30

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 01:01 AM
don't move up in grade, 5w20 or 5w30 should be fine.

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 01:49 AM
So Stephs car is now has intake, headers, and exhaust.

And I have a cut on each hand and an elbow gouge. But I think the acetone bath and duct tape wrap will prevent a hospital trip. :)



But that little car has a growl now!!! At least it is a little more manly for me to drive

speeddemon32
03-25-2008, 09:26 AM
well right now I am running 5w30 but I know that like piston motors when they get to about 60k miles they go to something like 10w30

no need to go up in weight.

Keep in mind we have oil injection. the oil injection is designed for a specific weight. if you thicken it up the oil injection will not be injecting the correct amount of oil anymore.

no honestly, the difference between 5-30 and 10-30 is likley not enough to make a problem, but still... I see no need. :)

Hope that helps.







Jake, Steph, Thats awsome! Its always fun to get new toys. :Eyecrazy:

as for the girly car thing. I have the guys at work here that remind me just how girly the miata is everyday. well one of my co workers came to the practice on Sunday and Keith and I took him for a ride..... I dont think he thinks my miata is girly anymore. :lol:

Cesar made a good comment when he was at the track with us on Sunday. The Miata all decaled up on the track is kick ass, but its still a chick car in street trim. (I think he said "Gay" car) :lol2:

lesper4
03-25-2008, 10:35 AM
this one is for you casey
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/25/mazdaspeed-success-proves-you-dont-need-nascar-f1-to-prove-you/

http://cwimg.sv.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20080324&Category=FREE&ArtNo=121145469

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 11:00 AM
So a Toyota engine takes VERY well to a couple mods.
That little thing picked up a lot more throttle response. According to the butt dyno, it added a little bit of power, but it kicks in the juice SO much quicker than before

FastRX8
03-25-2008, 11:46 AM
Loren -
Is that picture from last year's parade in West Hollywood?

Detrich
03-25-2008, 12:23 PM
:rofl:

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 12:25 PM
HAS to be from the parade!!!

Detrich
03-25-2008, 12:46 PM
did a quick wash yesterday and holy crap. rock chips galore. the worst was all the way past the rotary indentation on the hood. no car bra going to repel that.

FastRX8
03-25-2008, 12:58 PM
did a quick wash yesterday and holy crap. rock chips galore. the worst was all the way past the rotary indentation on the hood. no car bra going to repel that.The only thing a car bra on the 8 repels is comments like "Nice Car" or "Hey your car looks great." (IMHO):)

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 12:58 PM
so when's the next meet????
:rofl:

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 01:12 PM
Id Jedi gonna be at the next meet?
I still have a cabin air filter he is supposed to be installing for me

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 01:15 PM
I volunteered to install a cabin air filter?! When did this happen???
Was I drunk at the keyboard again? :scratchhe

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 01:23 PM
I dont think you were drunk.
But you made it sound so easy to do, I thought I would just wait till I saw you again . . and have you show me how it is done



Yes, I am really that lazy when it comes to working on my car.
Yet we did headers, full exhaust and an intake on Stephs car yestarday.
Her car just became ricey, not visually ricey, but sound wise . . . . OMG that car sounds angry!!!

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 01:30 PM
Well, it was bound to happen eventually

I'm selling my RX-8.

This really isn't the car for me, as much as I love driving the car it's not practical. Hell, it's not even very comfortable. My chiropracter has been trying to figure out why my back / neck are always messed up and when he saw me driving my 8, he pretty much yelled at me because of how I have to sit in it. My seat is reclined far too much and then I'm sort of hunched forward a bit so as to not hit my head on the roof.

I guess I'm just tired of trying to convince myself that this really is the car for me. :(
I hardly drive it anymore, I actually prefer driving my Explorer just because the 'comfort' factor is so much greater! (god, I never thought I'd say that)

I loved the car for what it was, I was always adding mods to it to try and respark my interest in it but I've realized it's all in vain.

I spent most of the weekend car shopping and last night and I ordered my new car. I've decided a little German Engineering is in order. Jedi's new car (http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/)



















haha, suckers!

xrider01
03-25-2008, 01:33 PM
keith, did you ever sell your car?

i thought i saw you on the 57N a couple of weeks ago. but i'm not sure that was you as you were several cars behind me and couldn't get a good look at the black 8 w/the MS kit.

FastRX8
03-25-2008, 01:34 PM
^^^Jedi is a Liar!!!^^^

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 01:35 PM
x-rider is a liar?

xrider01
03-25-2008, 01:36 PM
Well, it was bound to happen eventually

I'm selling my RX-8.

This really isn't the car for me, as much as I love driving the car it's not practical. Hell, it's not even very comfortable. My chiropracter has been trying to figure out why my back / neck are always messed up and when he saw me driving my 8, he pretty much yelled at me because of how I have to sit in it. My seat is reclined far too much and then I'm sort of hunched forward a bit so as to not hit my head on the roof.

I guess I'm just tired of trying to convince myself that this really is the car for me. :(
I hardly drive it anymore, I actually prefer driving my Explorer just because the 'comfort' factor is so much greater! (god, I never thought I'd say that)

I loved the car for what it was, I was always adding mods to it to try and respark my interest in it but I've realized it's all in vain.

I spent most of the weekend car shopping and last night and I ordered my new car. I've decided a little German Engineering is in order. Jedi's new car (http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/)



















haha, suckers!

i hate you :rant:

:rofl:

lesper4
03-25-2008, 01:43 PM
i saw that white text...i read your post when you wanted to flame that guy, lol. i would think that rocket would shoot throught the cabin before the car begins to move.

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 01:45 PM
Actually Jedi . . .Tell you chiro that you are aiming for a seriously bent spine by the age of 60. Leaning over that far in your old age will actually help with the aerodynamics, making it easier to move forward with your weakened muscles

lesper4
03-25-2008, 01:49 PM
Honda "rocket powered" scooter FTW!

xrider01
03-25-2008, 02:01 PM
i say i should buy jedi's BB 8 ;)

trade you my honda for it + cash, haha

lesper4
03-25-2008, 02:57 PM
ok so i posted my wheels on ebsy but i cant even find them, what gives?

SnowFl8k
03-25-2008, 04:23 PM
go to your MyEbay selling page - you might have mispelled something in the title so when you do a search it doesn't come up

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 04:25 PM
what did you list them under? I don't see them.

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 04:28 PM
Ebay takes an hour or so to get it up online.

Or if you spelled Vslks like you spelled ebsy . . . . . .

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 04:53 PM
Just for you Gerry!


Is Safari turning into Malware?
Users and tech pundits howl in outrage as Cupertino tries to push its Web browser onto Windows users, with Mozilla's CEO sniping that Apple's move "borders on malware distribution practices." Did Apple do wrong?

So here's what happened: Starting early last week, the Windows version of Apple software update application dutifully notified users that a new version of iTunes was available for download. Nothing strange there.

But tempers flared when users noticed that Apple Software Update had also teed up Safari 3.1 for installation, even on systems that didn't already have Safari installed. If you click "Install" without paying attention, you'll get Safari whether you want it or not.

The controversy peaked on Friday, when the CEO of Mozilla—the company that distributes the open-source Firefox Web browser—fired a warning shot at Apple for essentially pushing Safari on Windows users:

Apple has made it incredibly easy—the default, even—for users to install ride along software that they didn't ask for, and maybe didn't want. This is wrong, and borders on mal ware distribution practices.

It's wrong because it undermines the trust that we're all trying to build with users. Because it means that an update isn't just an update, but is maybe something more. Because it ultimately undermines the safety of users on the Web by eroding that relationship. It's a bad practice and should stop. [From CNET News.com]

Of course, Mozilla CEO John Lilly isn't exactly a neutral observer here. Firefox competes with Safari for browser market share, so any Safari loss due to the controversy would be Firefox's gain.

That said, he's onto something—but not for the reason he thinks he is.

On the one hand, I do think it is up to users to be aware of what they're installing. In this case, the Safari installation is listed right there in the Software Update window, and skipping Safari is a simple matter of clearing the checkbox. Clicking "Install" without a second thought is like signing a contract without reading it—and you're not dumb enough to do something like that, right? (Right?)

Nevertheless, Apple did cross the line here. Its crime? Getting caught acting like a typical tech company, not the friendly, enlightened—and most of all, trustworthy—entity played by Justin Long in those smug, annoying "Apple vs. PC" ads.

I'm sure there was a big debate about the little Safari checkbox at Apple HQ, and it appears that in the end, gaining a bit more market share was deemed worth any loss in user goodwill.

And hey, that's business. But if you mistake Apple for your warm, fuzzy buddy on the basis of those folksy TV commercials, well... get ready for disappointment.

Detrich
03-25-2008, 05:20 PM
yep. i think it was kinda sneaky. but, nothing they're doing isn't anything M$ hasn't already done before. :lol: they learn from the devil directly.

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 05:43 PM
How the heck am I supposed to play COD4 with a busted up trigger finger?


So stephs car sounds really good. We still need to do a little cutting of the bumper (center exit exhaust) and figure out a way to keep the tips from touching the Cat. It has that metal on metal vibrating sound that makes the car seem broken.

lesper4
03-25-2008, 06:35 PM
what did you list them under? I don't see them.

Here is where they are listed. not sure why but i wanted them under ebay in general

Listed in category: eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories > Car & Truck Parts > Wheels, Tires & Parts > Wheel + Tire Packages > 19''

and yes everything is spelled properly.

rglbegl
03-25-2008, 06:53 PM
^^^^
found them

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 07:17 PM
alright, here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rays-Volk-19-Wheels-SF-Winning_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66485QQihZ011QQ itemZ320232154925QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Time to start asking questions, putting in small bids, etc to generate interest in these things for Lesper! GO TEAM GO!

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 07:17 PM
On a side note: don't like the pictures. The camera is zoomed out too much on the first pic

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 07:18 PM
I like this one better:

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=89891&d=1164593804

lesper4
03-25-2008, 07:35 PM
i have never done this before, i learning. to bad i am paying at the same time.

Jedi54
03-25-2008, 11:25 PM
loren: what's your reserve? I'll put a bid in this week to get the ball rolling if you want.

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 09:26 AM
I really hope his response isn't "What's a reserve?"
That would not be good.

Detrich
03-26-2008, 10:15 AM
happy hump day everyone.

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 10:30 AM
happy hump day! Hoping today goes smoothly, rumor is the SVP is out visiting offices. Hoping he stays away ;)

lesper4
03-26-2008, 10:32 AM
next time i come to a meet i want pictures of my car like this if someone has the opportunity.

speakiggn of meet and pictures i think we had more cameras at the meet last month but less pictures posted on the fourm, post up those remaining pictures!

lesper4
03-26-2008, 10:34 AM
why does everyone keep low balling me for my rims!? $1800 is a great price but $1500 for rims and tires is a steel.

happy hump day

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 10:36 AM
who low balled you?

lesper4
03-26-2008, 10:44 AM
another person...

jeorge here are pics of the revneton on the road
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-lamborghini-reventon/

looks much better then on a show room floor

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 10:59 AM
whoa, that display is pretty weird looking.

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 11:07 AM
people always try to lowball early. They hope you are desperate.


Hold off till the end.

xrider01
03-26-2008, 12:03 PM
whoa, that display is pretty weird looking.

you're weird looking

xrider01
03-26-2008, 12:04 PM
posting from my Motorola Q.

can you guys tell i'm bored? hahaha

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 12:15 PM
I want a cool new phone that does nifty stuff.

My phone makes phone calls .. . that is it.

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 12:16 PM
^^^ ***paging Cesar***

lesper4
03-26-2008, 12:25 PM
my princiapal just got a new cool phone that does STUFF
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3411

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 02:06 PM
^^^ ***paging Cesar***Don't get me started on phone discussions.

my princiapal just got a new cool phone that does STUFF
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3411 That's a great phone. It's the upgrade from the phone I use to have, the 6700.
Sad thing is, that 6800 has built-in GPS and high speed internet on Rev.A EVDO, but because that's the Verizon version, I'm willing to bet the guy who own's it doesn't have those features unlocked, and doesn't know you can unlock them already using Sprint software. It's a little tricky, but tons of people have done it already.

Here's a photo comparison of the 6800 and my new phone the 6900.
I went w/ the 6900 because it's smaller and has more memory, but it won't be on Verizon for another month.
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20071022-BGRSprintTouch.jpg

xrider01
03-26-2008, 02:18 PM
looks like i opened a can o' worms with my phone comment, hahaha

btw, i'm posting from my phone again :p: :D

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 02:54 PM
I want a cool new phone that does nifty stuff.

My phone makes phone calls .. . that is it.Jake, you know the feeling you get when someone you know buys a car and pays retail w/o ever consulting you?:eyetwitch :banghead:

That's how I would feel if you show'd up to the next meet w/ a Blackberry or some other wanna-be smartphone.:icon_no2:

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 02:59 PM
did you read about that airwaves auction last week? This caught my eye in reading the article:


http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/telecom/2008-01-31-fcc-auction_n.htm
Analysts had voiced doubt that anyone would claim the airwaves and submit to the open-access condition. But the FCC mandate already has prodded Verizon and AT&T (T) to say they will open their entire networks to any device or application that meets their standards.

I guess my question is: what's all that mean in plain english?

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 03:00 PM
posting from my Motorola Q.

can you guys tell i'm bored? hahahaWhat version of the Q do you have?
I almost bought my dad one, but he'll mess up Windows Mobile too much, and I'll have to fix it so I bought him a Palm Centro.
Q or Q 9C from Sprint?
Qm from Verizon?
Q from AT&T?

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 03:11 PM
So last month was slow. Not too much goin on. So I decided to go out and try to find some new business. And NOTHING happened last month. But it seems everyone hung on to my card, cuz this week has just lit up!!!!
It is nice to be doing a ton of business. It makes for better paychecks, and makes the boss man very happy. But it would be nice if the business was spread out over the month, not piled up on one week. I took this job because it was easy enough that I could take one day per week off, and still have weekends free as well.
Not to bitch or anything, but I am glad the meet is not this weekend . .. cuz I would be too busy to make it.



/rant

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 03:16 PM
rgl: so what are your plans to address that going forward?



:rofl:

SnowFl8k
03-26-2008, 03:27 PM
Jorge - you're mean -- F'n funny!!!!!!! -- but mean :angel:

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 03:30 PM
Jorge - you're mean -- F'n funny!!!!!!! -- but mean :angel:

:bowdown:


JUST for you Erica: The Best of Bill Lumbergh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2ApklEuYpo)

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 03:57 PM
LOL


This is forward.

We are now in the forward.
The backward is behind us, sideways went on vacation, the here and now is old and used. Forward is upon us.

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 04:10 PM
cesar, ¿donde estas?

xrider01
03-26-2008, 04:28 PM
What version of the Q do you have?
I almost bought my dad one, but he'll mess up Windows Mobile too much, and I'll have to fix it so I bought him a Palm Centro.
Q or Q 9C from Sprint?
Qm from Verizon?
Q from AT&T?

i got the regulat Q from verizon. about a week after i got it, the Q9 was made available to verizon customers o(>.<)o

though, recently i haven't been happy with the keys though. whenever i press one key, another key is selectected instead. i gotta get my phone RMAed for a "new" phone. we all know it'll be a refurbed POS that i'll get back. *sigh*

another post from my Q btw :p:

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 04:39 PM
cesar, ¿donde estas?ah-key. poor kay?

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 04:40 PM
see post 834 plz. Gracias!

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 04:46 PM
see post 834 plz. Gracias!That's a big question...:squint:

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 04:48 PM
^^^ do we need to bring in El Nerdo for that one???

El Nerdo
03-26-2008, 04:52 PM
That's a big question...:squint:Ain't that the truth.
^^^ do we need to bring in El Nerdo for that one???Already here :)
did you read about that airwaves auction last week? This caught my eye in reading the article:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/telecom/2008-01-31-fcc-auction_n.htm
I guess my question is: what's all that mean in plain english?(Warning - Plain English can be wordy)

The FCC auction was for the 700mhz bandwidth opened up because they are getting rid of analog TV.

They broke up the 700mhz into several blocks. "C" was the largest most coveted block, which would give the owner the largest consumer base to target.
The FCC made a rule, that the winner of the C-block would have to allow their network to be open to any device and any software.

Currently, in the US, companies have their network on lock down. You can't activate phone from other carriers.

Verizon/Sprint use CDMA technology (CMDA800/CDMA1900). ATT/T-Mobile use GSM (GSM850/GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900). GSM phones can't work on CDMA, and vice-versa.
But, if you have a Sprint phone, you can't use it on Verizon even though it's the same technology because it's not Verizon's phone. Sprint is the same way about Verizon phones. All carriers in the US lock their phones so you can't take it to another network w/o some trouble to unlock it first.
Also, you should be able to buy a CDMA phone from a manufacturer and activate on the appropriate network, as you should w/ a GSM phone.
Problem is, Verizon/Sprint don't let you activate a phone on their network unless its their phone.
ATT/T-mobile are a little more liberal, and you can purchase a SIM card to use in an un-locked GSM phone you bought elsewhere but they have restrictions on software that could possibly run on it.

Basically the rule imposed regarding an Open Network means that I can buy any phone that works on 700mhz, and the C-Block owner has to let me activate it on their network.
BTW - That article is a little old, and the auction is over. As expected, Verizon won the auction for the C-block.

When the 700mhz goes live, the phone signal strength will be unstoppable. 700mhz penetrates obstacles much better, and will reach further than any other frequencies available now.

Cesaralaniz mentioned EVDO Rev.A which is currently the fastest mobile internet you can get at speeds of 600-1400Kbps download/350-500Kbps upload.
On the 700mhz it's probably going to be about the same, but w/ much better reach. People that have bad cell coverage now will have great coverage and high-speed internet.

Bottom line -
700mhz won't be live for a while since that last TV broadcast is scheduled for 2009.
When it does go live, the 2 big companies that bought most of the 700 spectrum (Verizon and ATT) will have better coverage.
As far as the open network thing goes, it's almost pointless, since Verizon already announced a while back they were opening their network up to any phone/software that runs on CDMA.

The good part about all is the Android project that Google is heading.
It's basically a new operating system for mobile devices that will be open license (anti-MS, anti-Apple).
All the major cell phone makers are behind the Android project and they will probably run Intel chips.
Android will produce awesome phones, and Verizon will have to let them run on 700mhz.

Cellular companies in the US are very backwards in their thinking, especially compared to the rest of the world.
It's similar to the thinking the phone company had a long time ago.
Most of you are too young to remember, but up until the 70's when the Gov't stepped in, you could not buy a phone from a store.
You had to rent your equipment from the phone company (AT&T).
Once they changed that law, phone sales went through the roof, and people just paid for the phone service and used whatever phone they wanted.
Cell phone companies are basically doing the same thing to us now.
They provide a service, but force us to use their equipment. It's like DirectTV telling you which TV you're allowed to use, or Chevron telling you which car you can drive. Who says communism is dead, just take a look at the cellphone industry in the US. :)

Jedi54
03-26-2008, 05:02 PM
El Nerdo to the rescue!

so in even more basic english: It dont' mean SHIT till at least 2009. ;) THEN after that, we hope that the Android project is up and running and we get to all go out and buy the latest and greatest phones. :)

El Nerdo
03-26-2008, 05:27 PM
El Nerdo to the rescue!

so in even more basic english: It dont' mean SHIT till at least 2009. ;) THEN after that, we hope that the Android project is up and running and we get to all go out and buy the latest and greatest phones. :)Yep.

Now in a perfect world, Sprint will actually have their WiMax service up and running everywhere
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120648766842863793.html?mod=rss_whats_news_techn ology

and Sprint and Verizon will be on EVDO RevB.

WiMax - Think wireless internet you have at home, but w/ a 30mile range.
Speeds up to 70Mbps at close range, but more like 10Mbps further away from the source.

EVDO RevB - Rev A is capable of up 3.2Mbps download, but normally runs around 1Mbps, RevB is capable of 4x's what the RevA is running. If it's on a cellular network, range is limited to coverage.

As a comparison, T1 is about 1.2Mbps download & upload.
Go here and see were you're at.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
Scroll down and pick a server nearest you.
If you're at a company the firewall may block the upload test.

After you see your results, EVDO RevA or RevB seems pretty impressive for a cell phone.

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 07:19 PM
Blah blah blah
technical mumbo jumbo

Go here and see were you're at.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

After you see your results, EVDO RevA or RevB seems pretty impressive for a cell phone.



5155kbps download
1837kbpd upload

FastRX8
03-26-2008, 07:47 PM
Go here and see were you're at.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
Scroll down and pick a server nearest you.
If you're at a company the firewall may block the upload test.

After you see your results, EVDO RevA or RevB seems pretty impressive for a cell phone.
My laptop is limited by the wireless network card so it's a little slow.
Download Speed: 11365 kbps
Upload Speed: 1850 kbps

The pc is wired to the network
Download Speed: 15850 kbps
Upload Speed: 2085 kbps

Love that fiber-optics.

rglbegl
03-26-2008, 08:02 PM
I wasn't about to pay extra for the 15meg when all the sights i visit only send at 3meg

scremn8
03-26-2008, 09:47 PM
my cell phone does something also.
it drops calls.:lol:

lesper4
03-26-2008, 10:42 PM
why do i have time warner again :P
1458 download
366 upload

and this is for cable

TheAbsence
03-26-2008, 11:05 PM
3279 download
465 upload

Charter communications, cable

Download Speed: 3279 kbps (409.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 465 kbps (58.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

xrider01
03-27-2008, 01:45 AM
here are my speeds. i really want to go to FIOS...afterall it is available in my area. has been for the past year or so.

this is on my verizon 1.5Mbps connection.

Download Speed: 1432 kbps (179 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 139 kbps (17.4 KB/sec transfer rate)

xrider01
03-27-2008, 09:13 AM
my "weekend" is over. i am now getting ready for work, and i have a severe case of the "mondays" right now....zoi

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 09:19 AM
verizon FIOS FTW. I get 16mbps download. :D:

rglbegl
03-27-2008, 10:37 AM
I have FIOS.
2 problems though. . .


1. I can not find a website that can deliver the info at 15meg, so I went with the 5 meg

2. you can never go back to DSL. Great thinking on Verizons part . . . . they sabatoge the wiring in your house so you can never go back to the competition without a whole new re-wire

lesper4
03-27-2008, 10:38 AM
ok for those of you that use online tax forms paticularly HR Block. i never found a location where you input the money you spent on closing cost for a new home (i thought that was also claimable) and i also read that the points for the loan application are claimable, not sure what from that info is on and lastly. where do i claim all my property taxes at?

i think maybe i should take this in instead of do it my self.

i am getting money back for federal but i am also paying money for state!?

lesper4
03-27-2008, 10:40 AM
we had charter and it seeemd better...there you go...it is better then time warner. i wonder when our street will get cesar FIOS?

On to a better note i heard that Mark and Brian (KLOS 95.5) is haveing their annual drinking day tomorrow. Tiquila shots at 6 till 10. i hope (i wasnt listening to a past moments) Just thought i would fling that your way in true Mark and Brain fashion.

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 10:47 AM
rgl: try dslreports.com

loren: I have H&R TaxCut on my laptop, I can double check it when I get home to see where you input those items.

speeddemon32
03-27-2008, 11:01 AM
for those of you wanting to see a picture or two of the miata, head on over to my thread on Miata.net ;)

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 11:05 AM
^^^ FAIL!
where's the link??? ;)

lesper4
03-27-2008, 11:07 AM
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=247440&page=13&pp=25

i liked how you got such great pictures to show off the graphics!
I knwo the cars will not flip but stranger things have happened...butyour head are above the top of the front windshield (like that thing would stay up right anyway) just got of strange.

lesper4
03-27-2008, 11:09 AM
what a stinker, some (18" +30) SF winning in gunmetal just sold on the evo forum but mine wont (19" +35)...and these wheels actually orgianlly came from an evo owner!

FastRX8
03-27-2008, 11:13 AM
Hey ZooTender!!!
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117903&stc=1&d=1206634378

speeddemon32
03-27-2008, 11:37 AM
YEAAAHHH... Happy birthday!!!! .... YEEEEAAAHHHHH.....





Yeah I know they stick above the roof by a bit, but so does almost everyone elses. there was a guy there in a vette that had his head above the roof.

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 11:45 AM
loren: do you have a F/S thread up on the Evo forums?

lesper4
03-27-2008, 11:52 AM
Yeah but it is not updated. i sent an email to viper to update it for me. the evo forum requries like 50 posts prior to posting in the FS section. i have been PMing the guys in the other thread.

lesper4
03-27-2008, 12:39 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERRI!

rglbegl
03-27-2008, 12:48 PM
So it finally happened

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2372437#post2372437

Detrich
03-27-2008, 12:56 PM
happy birthday sherry. :)

rglbegl
03-27-2008, 12:58 PM
Happy birthday Zoo!!!!

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 01:08 PM
happy b-day Zoo!!

lesper4
03-27-2008, 01:40 PM
i was holding my breath as i read your post, but in the end it is up to you :)

vipers
03-27-2008, 04:36 PM
happy birthday zoo!


well heres my new addition......... a 2004 Suzuki Katana 750

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/vipers69/028.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/vipers69/027.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/vipers69/026.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/vipers69/025.jpg

Jedi54
03-27-2008, 04:37 PM
what??? you bought a bike???

FastRX8
03-27-2008, 04:40 PM
I think he's bored w/ his slow EVO.

lesper4
03-27-2008, 04:57 PM
(i like bikes!)
yeah you do a few mods on that thing and the evo is like a turtle, actually the evo may already be like a turtle compared to a good street bike?

JUST BE SAFE JESSE!

Detrich
03-27-2008, 05:04 PM
honda cbr is my favorite.

congrats jess. :)

rglbegl
03-27-2008, 05:12 PM
Katanas are cool. They are a sport touring bike. Soft seats, higher handlebars, but they still pack a punch when you want it.

I have just been down too many times to ever do it again. Please be safe.

Deathwatch
03-27-2008, 05:31 PM
I had a Suzuki GSX-R Hyper Sports, It was customized, Lowered 1 inch, with dual yoshimura exhaust pipes. The bike handled like a dream.

Deathwatch
03-27-2008, 05:35 PM
Cool Bike Viper.

lesper4
03-27-2008, 05:43 PM
A LOWERED BIKE, that just sounds funny especially for a street bike!?

rglbegl
03-27-2008, 06:07 PM
Lowering them can make them look good!!!
Steph would have to lower a bike to ride it, so there is another reason. But lowered, extended swingarms, and maybe the correct rear sprocket/gear and you got yourself a launch monster

Detrich
03-27-2008, 06:20 PM
meesa likes this one. :) my friend had the cbr1000 but, it was too high and i couldn't ride it. the 600cc is about the right height for me. but, i gave up on bikes like 10+ years ago and never got my class m. so, couldn't do it even if i wanted to...

lesper4
03-27-2008, 07:01 PM
you autoxers seen this yet?
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=140404

scremn8
03-27-2008, 10:59 PM
happy happy happy birthday in march:jump:

xrider01
03-28-2008, 01:29 AM
the best bike, is a bike with a jet engine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFGy-A68_vY&feature=related) ;)

rglbegl
03-28-2008, 10:14 AM
the best bike, is a bike with a jet engine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFGy-A68_vY&feature=related) ;)

The best bike is one with a rotary engine

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117948&d=1206717243

lesper4
03-28-2008, 10:31 AM
tu che'

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 10:42 AM
quick hijack:

Since we had so much fun last year, figured we'd do it again! It's time for another Dyno Day!!! Although this year we've got a new twist....

Mazdamaniac AND Charles R Hill will both be there doing some tuning and offering new performance parts for our cars!
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=141732

We're shooting for 25 cars so sign up while there's still room. :D:

lesper4
03-28-2008, 10:53 AM
this one is for jeorge and his not bought PS3
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/28/gran-turismo-5-update-one-year-out-damage-modeling-being-consi/

lesper4
03-28-2008, 10:54 AM
quick hijack:

Since we had so much fun last year, figured we'd do it again! It's time for another Dyno Day!!! Although this year we've got a new twist....

Mazdamaniac AND Charles R Hill will both be there doing some tuning and offering new performance parts for our cars!
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=141732

We're shooting for 25 cars so sign up while there's still room. :D:

Dont you remember jeorge, peopel dont own RX-8's in this thread any more, LOL. I am sure people might bring other cars if it is allowed?

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 11:11 AM
Rotaries or bust!

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 12:45 PM
I don't need another Dyno day to remind me how much power my car doesn't have.
I've finally settled on the fact that the AFSC was a big waste of my day dreaming time, and I probably won't be going F/I ever.
Other superchargers are way more than I want to spend and I'm not interested in a turbo.
Besides, my wife gets a new Malibu in a couple months for work.
If I need something faster off the line than the 8, I'll just drive that car.

Still the best quote on this forum (posted on 5/28/2004)
AXIAL FLOW SUPERCHARGER
We are about to market a new supercharger.

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 12:49 PM
yeah, I'm with you on the AFSC. I was one of Paul's biggest supporters....till I saw it and got the inside scoop on it. :(

I want to see if I've picked up any power in the mid-range with my HiFlow Cat, water pump, and soon to have AccessPort. If anything, it'll just be fun to hang out with 8 owners

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 01:11 PM
yeah, I'm with you on the AFSC. I was one of Paul's biggest supporters....till I saw it and got the inside scoop on it. :(

I want to see if I've picked up any power in the mid-range with my HiFlow Cat, water pump, and soon to have AccessPort. If anything, it'll just be fun to hang out with 8 ownersYou ordered the AccessPort?
I'd be interested in going and renting some AccessPort time from you.
I need to buy new coils and possibly new plugs first.

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 01:18 PM
biting the bullet on the AP. If anything, it'll be nice to have the fans kicking on sooner, richen the AFR's a bit (stock = scary lean at WOT), and adjusting omp settings.

KrazieKave
03-28-2008, 01:26 PM
Wheres the calandar?

someone leave me a message plz :)

lesper4
03-28-2008, 01:26 PM
What Does The Access Port Do?

lesper4
03-28-2008, 01:28 PM
pmed KK

KrazieKave
03-28-2008, 01:32 PM
lol, thanks lesp :D

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 01:38 PM
What Does The Access Port Do?

what doesn't it do is a better question. Hand held tuning device. Think of it as similar to an Int-X or E-manage only without all the hardware. You plug it in, load a map, unplug it. (plugs into OBD port)

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 01:39 PM
What Does The Access Port Do?I sent my ecu to Racing Beat to get it re-flashed. They setup new maps for the Air/Fuel mixture and increased the Rev-limiter, and I believe they changed how soon the fans come on.
The AccessPort is a handheld device that does the same thing, but you can design the changes you want.
It's basically one of the greatest tools available for our cars right now.:)

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 01:41 PM
^^^ you can save your RB flash to the AP. Otherwise, the next time you go to the Stealership they're going to reflash your car and it'll be gone. :sadwavey:

lesper4
03-28-2008, 01:50 PM
Oh i was thinking it was more mechanical then electronic. gotcha thanks

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 02:57 PM
^^^ you can save your RB flash to the AP. Otherwise, the next time you go to the Stealership they're going to reflash your car and it'll be gone. :sadwavey:Why would I go to the dealership?
My cars out of warranty, and they never did anything that really impressed me, plus, I drive a Mulligan, so they're dead to me.:puke:

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 03:11 PM
didn't realize you were out of warranty.

rglbegl
03-28-2008, 03:17 PM
I could do it, and my payment would be cut in half if I did

SO tempting!!!!!!


http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117965&d=1206735401

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 03:33 PM
Jake: you coming to the dyno day????
Cesar and I are already signed up. PEER PRESSURE!!!!

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 04:42 PM
Jake: you coming to the dyno day????
Cesar and I are already signed up. PEER PRESSURE!!!!I know, I know. I made it sound like I wasn't interested when he first mentioned it. But, I changed my mind, and I'm going to get new coils/plugs and maybe wires.

Also, he says I'm signed up, but he has ignored my request to add me to the list, and has updated the list 3 times since I said "Add Me".
I even went back to the post were I said to add me, and made it stand out, still nothing.:banghead:

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 04:44 PM
you're already on the list.

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 05:01 PM
you're already on the list.you forgot the *waves hand* part

Detrich
03-28-2008, 05:01 PM
u guys saw this article right?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-03-12-racing_N.htm

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 05:01 PM
haha!!

Cesar: you gonna pick up an AP as well?

rglbegl
03-28-2008, 05:02 PM
I will be there, but I do not need to do any pulls.
Kinda useless considering I am stock.


But a chance to hang out with a bunch of rotards . . . . I am there.

Jedi54
03-28-2008, 05:03 PM
yeah, but it'll give you a nice baseline

rglbegl
03-28-2008, 05:14 PM
baseline for what?
My car is done. I have the sound I want, the ride height I want, and the short shifter that makes it so fun to drive.

Detrich
03-28-2008, 05:25 PM
my car is slow. i don't need a dyno pull to rub it in and make me feel worse about it. :lol:

FastRX8
03-28-2008, 05:38 PM
I changed my mind because I now have the ex-Snowfl8k intake and I plan to replace the coils/plugs/wires so I want to see how it changes from last year's dyno day.
And, w/ any luck, *waves hand* someone will let me try their AccessPort, as a kind gesture, and I'll return the kind gesture w/ a Thank$.

Razz1
03-30-2008, 12:28 AM
Ceasar, what year is your 8 and what mods do you have?

All you need is pay pal or a credit card when you get it dyno'd, then you will be a new owner of the AP

Jedi54
03-30-2008, 01:29 AM
Cesar: just ocurred to me that my AP won't work on your car. They're specific to the vehicle by year. :banghead:

xrider01
03-30-2008, 01:32 AM
i'mg picking me up a Pioneer 6000UB (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0012ZLCBS/interactiveda8727-20) on either tuesday or wednesday for my car. i'm so excited about that! it'll be WAY better than the stock honda POS i have in my car right now, hahaha

lesper4
03-30-2008, 10:09 AM
i like eclipse and alpine

vipers
03-30-2008, 03:12 PM
i'mg picking me up a Pioneer 6000UB (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0012ZLCBS/interactiveda8727-20) on either tuesday or wednesday for my car. i'm so excited about that! it'll be WAY better than the stock honda POS i have in my car right now, hahaha

ive never had a problem with any of my pioneer head units.. great product..... im a kenwood excelon guy though:)

Razz1
03-30-2008, 07:08 PM
Why is Leon leaving?

xrider01
03-30-2008, 08:01 PM
ive never had a problem with any of my pioneer head units.. great product..... im a kenwood excelon guy though:)

it'll take me like 20min. or less to have it all figured out. i can't wait for my "weekend" to get it installed! :D:

Deathwatch
03-30-2008, 08:15 PM
If I changed my own plugs would that void my warranty?

lesper4
03-31-2008, 01:30 AM
Why is Leon leaving?

left field huh?

Detrich
03-31-2008, 02:06 AM
i think he means "o-crap-it's-leon."

his mommy & daddy bought him a nice bmw 335i, so he's selling his 8.

he must've gotten on the honor roll or something to deserve it. :)

kwescott
03-31-2008, 10:56 AM
If I changed my own plugs would that void my warranty?

No....just keep the receipt for your purchase as proof of the date you installed them.

kwescott
03-31-2008, 11:00 AM
Speed and I successfully ran the Miata at the Pro Solo this weekend. 12 laps of frustration and adrenaline. We definately drove the car to it's limits....now to get some more parts so we can increase that limit :)

Speed, have you posted any pics that now show the graphics?

lesper4
03-31-2008, 11:25 AM
congrads i think!

i thought leon was getting a 135?

rglbegl
03-31-2008, 11:38 AM
I want one of those new 135's . . but I am gonna wait until the price gets more reasonable. Dealers are asking over sticker for the first several months.




So we finally got the exhaust on Stephs car all sorted out. We still need to do a 'custom' hammer job on the cat converter, but we finally diagnosed the rattling sound; Toyota seems to be a big fan of the heat shields, and they like to rattle.
But now her little car sounds ANGRY!!! Not loud and ricey, it actually sounds like the stock sound . . . just pissed off.

lesper4
03-31-2008, 11:50 AM
so when is steph going to drive the mrs to the meets?

FastRX8
03-31-2008, 11:53 AM
Ceasar, what year is your 8 and what mods do you have?

All you need is pay pal or a credit card when you get it dyno'd, then you will be a new owner of the API don't have any desire to spend $700 on a mode right now. Especially considering that I'm about to buy new coils/plugs/wires, I'll be at $1000 by the Dyno day. I have too many other things going on right now. Wouldn't be prudent.
Cesar: just ocurred to me that my AP won't work on your car. They're specific to the vehicle by year. :banghead:Actually, they will work for any year, but they are specific to 1 vehicle at a time. You would have to uninstall if from your car and restore the original map, then install it on my mine. But, once you remove if from mine, I'm back to the original flash anyways, so it's pointless.
Have you used it yet?

rglbegl
03-31-2008, 12:13 PM
so when is steph going to drive the mrs to the meets?

I tried to have her drive it last month, but then she saw this;

San Bernardino monthly Mazda meet and drive 2008 thread.


So I mentioned Casey and Jessie not driving Mazdas, and she said it was okay for them 'cuz they are OG'.

Maybe we will bring the Toyota next month, and make you all jealous when we drop the top. :)

Detrich
03-31-2008, 12:53 PM
re: miata> congrats guys. looks like the car is coming along nicely. :) speaking of which, the guys from the 626 meet are going to button willow on sat 4/12. they almost have 10+ 8's going. but, dunno what time as of yet. depending on the time, i might go for some ride alongs. will have to see...

re: 1 series> i've seen the car in person & in photos. and, i'm sorry but, i just don't like the odd and boxy shape. although the specs are nice, for a car that was supposed to be a more affordable alternative to the 3 series i'm not sure i agree with the price tag. a loaded 135i turbo is mid-$40k's. how is that cheaper and faster? i hope this car flops- tho i'm sure a lot of girls will buy it.

re: mr2> the 626 meet sat nights is turning out to be a nice multi-import meet. we had about a dozen or so 8's, 1 miata, 3 sti's, and 1 e46 m3. most of the ppl there are friends of members, so it's not like the lax meet where random ppl roll up that no one knows.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=138483&page=10

and, on that note, i wish i had rich parents that would buy me a 335i. oh but, wait. i'm too old for that. :)

rglbegl
03-31-2008, 01:59 PM
I talked to a BMW dealership about the 1-series.
It is cheaper to lease a 3-series than the 1.


Lease a 3-series and buy an FC????? I have a new goal

Jedi54
03-31-2008, 02:01 PM
^^^ haha, here we go again...

Detrich
03-31-2008, 02:22 PM
LOL... see what i mean about the 1-series? i hope it flops. :)

335i + "FD" sounds like a good plan. :)


I talked to a BMW dealership about the 1-series.
It is cheaper to lease a 3-series than the 1.


Lease a 3-series and buy an FC????? I have a new goal

lesper4
03-31-2008, 02:34 PM
Why would BMW do that for the lease's? wouldnt it be smarter to make to the one series sell better first off?

Detrich
03-31-2008, 02:40 PM
to put it in plain english. they are <cough> money whores.

they make great cars, but the snobiness and pimping is in-bred.

goddamn germans. :lol:

kwescott
03-31-2008, 03:05 PM
you know the good ole joke....

whats the difference between a BMW and a porcupine.......

...on a porcupine the pricks are on the outside.

Detrich
03-31-2008, 05:29 PM
hmm. just called the dmv and it's cesar chavez day?! who the f is that and all gov't agencies are closed because of it?

wtf

SnowFl8k
03-31-2008, 05:31 PM
don't even get me started - no washingtons birthday - no 4th of July holiday - but Cesar Chavez we get. go fig

Jedi54
03-31-2008, 05:32 PM
hmm. just called the dmv and it's cesar chavez day?! who the f is that and all gov't agencies are closed because of it?

wtf

that's bullshit. If the market and the entire financial sector is open, it's NOT a real holiday. Damn DMV...

Detrich
03-31-2008, 05:34 PM
for all the holidays they (dmv workers) get, they are a grumpy bunch. :)

Jedi54
03-31-2008, 05:37 PM
^^^ that's SO true! I seldom have to go to the DMV but when I do go, they ALL seem to be the most miserable bunch EVER.

kwescott
03-31-2008, 05:43 PM
hmm. just called the dmv and it's cesar chavez day?! who the f is that and all gov't agencies are closed because of it?

wtf

Welcome to Mexifornia.......where we celebrate Cesar Chavez day and Dia De Los Muertos rather than the good ole holidays like presidents day.

Google Cesar Chavez Detrich......

...I guess the easiest way I would describe him is similar to how Martin Luther King brought about support for blacks, Cesar Chavez fought for the immigrant farm workers. At least, this is what little information I have gained from my limited exposure.

I know I was talking to Speed about this....he didn't get Martin Luther King day off, but he does get Cesar Chavez......huh? Why does that make any sense?

FastRX8
03-31-2008, 05:45 PM
hmm. just called the dmv and it's cesar chavez day?! who the f is that and all gov't agencies are closed because of it?

wtfCésar Estrada Chávez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993), born in Yuma, Arizona, was an American farm worker of Mexican descent, labor leader, and civil rights activist who with Dolores Huerta co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers.[1] Supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. He is considered a hero for farm laborers, and opposed both legal and illegal immigration to help keep wages higher and improve work safety rules. He is hailed as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders. His birthday has become a holiday in eight U.S. states. Many parks, cultural centers, libraries, schools, and streets have been named in his honor in cities across the United States.

Detrich
03-31-2008, 05:54 PM
what about felix wankel day and we all get that day off? :lol:

lesper4
03-31-2008, 07:00 PM
I second that one!

scremn8
03-31-2008, 08:10 PM
i motion for a just because day.
you know just because...:rolleyes:

SnowFl8k
03-31-2008, 11:18 PM
César Estrada Chávez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993), born in Yuma, Arizona, was an American farm worker of Mexican descent, labor leader, and civil rights activist who with Dolores Huerta co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers.[1] Supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. He is considered a hero for farm laborers, and opposed both legal and illegal immigration to help keep wages higher and improve work safety rules. He is hailed as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders. His birthday has become a holiday in eight U.S. states. Many parks, cultural centers, libraries, schools, and streets have been named in his honor in cities across the United States.

...interesting - and so TRUE!!! I wonder how well known this little fact is....especially right now. So by eight U.S. states recognizing this as a holiday and gov't agencies (such as the county of san bernardino) recognizing this holiday does this mean that they are supporting anti-immigration laws?








ok ok ok - just kidding!!!

I second the "just because" day:bigok:

FastRX8
04-01-2008, 09:55 AM
...interesting - and so TRUE!!! I wonder how well known this little fact is....especially right now. So by eight U.S. states recognizing this as a holiday and gov't agencies (such as the county of san bernardino) recognizing this holiday does this mean that they are supporting anti-immigration laws?I'm going to chime in because I didn't know anything about Cesar Chavez at one time.
I for one, am completely opposed to Mexifornia. What use to be a melting-pot is turning into a melted quesadilla.
I've heard the name Cesar Chavez all my life, because since we share the same 1st name, people that lack originality, think it's funny to say stuff like, Julius Caesar, Caesar Salad, and Cesar Chavez.
My instinct, and ignorance, told me not to like this Chavez guy because he's just turning this place into Northern Mexico, but it turns out it was quite the opposite.
As SnowFl8k pointed out, he "opposed both legal and illegal immigration to help keep wages higher and improve work safety rules."
He's actually born in the US, and though his parents were from Mexico, he fought for the rights of American farm workers.
He led strikes and protest at farms that hired illegal immigrants instead of paying hire wages to Americans.
The reason California celebrates this day is that we are the largest agriculture state. The work he did, probably did more for California than any other state.

xrider01
04-01-2008, 10:21 AM
gotta go to work...on my day off :mad:

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 11:08 AM
So I am currently stealing internet access at one of the dealerships.
I love wireless.. . . . If I surf porn at work, I get in trouble. If I do it at a dealership . . .someone else will be blamed!!! :)

FastRX8
04-01-2008, 12:17 PM
So I am currently stealing internet access at one of the dealerships.
I love wireless.. . . . If I surf porn at work, I get in trouble. If I do it at a dealership . . .someone else will be blamed!!! :)Remind me, next time I see you, to only do a fist bump, and not an actual hand shake :puke:

FastRX8
04-01-2008, 12:26 PM
BTW - rglbegl/detrich
Someone posted this on another thread.
Jeremy Clarkson's review of the 135.
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article3103294.ece

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 12:46 PM
^^^^
Same article had a link to Jeremy's favorite cars.


The RX8 is his 3rd favorite coupe
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/system/topicRoot/Good_Car_Bad_Car__coup_s/

Detrich
04-01-2008, 01:01 PM
^ hahahahahahah

it's exactly ass-kissing reviews like THAT, that make bmw raise the price tag on the 1. one good handjob deserves another i guess. :)

i'm sure the 1 is a fun car etc etc. just that it's SO far from being what i would consider a viable alternative to the 3. it's fugly AND it's expensive. way to go bmw.

Jedi54
04-01-2008, 01:17 PM
cesar: sent ya a PM regarding spark plugs. Let me know if that works for you

Detrich
04-01-2008, 01:47 PM
bumpitty bump :)

Detrich
04-01-2008, 01:58 PM
so quiet todayz...

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 02:05 PM
that is because jake is actually busy today

Jedi54
04-01-2008, 02:07 PM
yeah, where is everyone?

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 02:15 PM
yeah, where is everyone?

At the Copa


Copa Cabana!!!!




Jeez I need to get out to ragain my sanity

Detrich
04-01-2008, 02:16 PM
:(

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983210.html?categoryid=18&cs=1

Jedi54
04-01-2008, 02:19 PM
^^^ you guys are part of the 600 I take it? :(

xrider01
04-01-2008, 02:23 PM
the 135 looks nice. idk anything else about it other than that it sports a 3L TT engine which puts out 300hp and 300tq :)

Detrich
04-01-2008, 02:49 PM
most likely... we'll find out soon i guess. until then, it's just keeping everything running until we know.

kwescott
04-01-2008, 03:32 PM
here are some spy shots of the Miata....

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=60915

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=60914

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=60912

Made it on Forza 2 :)

Jedi54
04-01-2008, 03:37 PM
^^^ what's that little guy wanna be when he grows up???
:rofl:


;)

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 04:02 PM
OMG!!!!


You can rickroll someone by phone!!!!

http://rickroll.prankdialer.com/

Put in their phone number and they will get a call from rick!!!!

Detrich
04-01-2008, 04:03 PM
sweet...

but, what's that cool car in the background? :)

Jedi54
04-01-2008, 04:08 PM
we call that a L-O-T-U-S. :rofl:

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 04:11 PM
I thought he was talking about the subaru truck

Detrich
04-01-2008, 04:13 PM
it's got Elvis up the yin yang baby. :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy
. . . . . . . i guess its true what they say about these cars having "Soul". Its not something thats evident on paper or on a drag strip. Its not something one can explain to someone who has never experienced it. . . . . . .

lesper4
04-01-2008, 06:29 PM
also very busy today, frist post of the day at 4:30 (out of the office a lot of this week)

rglbegl
04-01-2008, 06:52 PM
I love cheese!!!!

I just found out that we have a cheese specialty store here in town.

Vella jack
Viccio
Gorgonzola . . . . Goat Gorgon

and Blue!!!! OMG this is the SPUNKIEST blue I have ever had!!!!!
Not that blue with a little bit of mold in it . . . this stuff is 10-15 times the amount of mold as the supermarket brands


MMMMMMmmmmm
I love cheese

rglbegl
04-02-2008, 12:37 AM
I just spent the last 5 hours at my local Mazda store. The dealer just made me an offer that was WAY too good. They paid off my car AND gave me a commuter.
They took in a 94 miata for $500, and after $145 in smog and safety reconditioning, the dealer gave it to me at cost. I kept my wheels, and the exhaust/shifter went to stephs dads VR 04 RX8. So I am out from under my payments, but now I need to go get MY car, and keep the little miata as a commuter.

Time to find me an FD!!!!!!!

xrider01
04-02-2008, 02:52 AM
I just spent the last 5 hours at my local Mazda store. The dealer just made me an offer that was WAY too good. They paid off my car AND gave me a commuter.
They took in a 94 miata for $500, and after $145 in smog and safety reconditioning, the dealer gave it to me at cost. I kept my wheels, and the exhaust/shifter went to stephs dads VR 04 RX8. So I am out from under my payments, but now I need to go get MY car, and keep the little miata as a commuter.

Time to find me an FD!!!!!!!

here's one (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/car/625346685.html) :)

it's an AT though. dunno if that's a big deal to your or not, but i'm sure it will be :uhh:

speeddemon32
04-02-2008, 09:22 AM
I just spent the last 5 hours at my local Mazda store. The dealer just made me an offer that was WAY too good. They paid off my car AND gave me a commuter.
They took in a 94 miata for $500, and after $145 in smog and safety reconditioning, the dealer gave it to me at cost. I kept my wheels, and the exhaust/shifter went to stephs dads VR 04 RX8. So I am out from under my payments, but now I need to go get MY car, and keep the little miata as a commuter.

Time to find me an FD!!!!!!!



April fools right? ;)

FastRX8
04-02-2008, 09:29 AM
I'm not falling for you last minute April Fool's Joke.

BTW - Anyone check their official RX8CLUB calender?
We have an extra set of holiday's this Friday and Sunday.

lesper4
04-02-2008, 09:31 AM
April fools right? ;)

dito, i was waiting for somehting like this but the day is over now.

Jedi54
04-02-2008, 10:27 AM
yup, last ditch effort to get in an A.F. joke

lesper4
04-02-2008, 10:31 AM
i see deedubb quite selling his car...couldnt get that rediculas amount for it i guess.

rglbegl
04-02-2008, 11:18 AM
So if I posted a picture of the sales contract would everyone believe me?

Jedi54
04-02-2008, 11:37 AM
nope. if you had it, you would have posted it.

We know you too well...

FastRX8
04-02-2008, 11:49 AM
So if I posted a picture of the sales contract would everyone believe me?Nope. You spend 35 hours a week at car dealers. You could easily get a contract showing anything you want.
In fact, if you showed us someone else driving away in your 8, and you driving a Miata, we still wouldn't believe you. :uhh:

rglbegl
04-02-2008, 12:07 PM
What if it was a picture of me driving a BMW?

anything . . . . . . . am I just unbelievable here?

Jedi54
04-02-2008, 12:33 PM
this has as much credability as Ike's "i bought an 8" thread. :rofl:

kwescott
04-02-2008, 12:35 PM
I beleive you Jake. I can imagine that it would be hard for someone who works in the car industry to not feel the pull of new cars. I had a friend who went through 13 cars in 8 months. Everytime I saw him he was pulling up in something new....he never could find something that he was happy/content with. I hope you don't miss your 8 too much, and that you are content in driving a 14 year old car back and forth to work.

lesper4
04-02-2008, 12:40 PM
timing was bad that is all.

kwescott
04-02-2008, 12:41 PM
Jessie,....next time your on xbox, check your messages. Would love to have a gift pack of cars sent when you have the chance. I'll return them just as quickly as you send them....only need them for a couple of minutes to save the graphics and tunes.

Cesar and Casey, thanks for those that you've sent so far. It is nice to reaquaint myself with some of the cars I spent so much time on. Would love more if you have the time.

Cesar...that damn gyrocopter trick worked. Just Cause is ready to be returned. :)

Jedi54
04-02-2008, 12:42 PM
I'm still throwing out the :bsflag:

speeddemon32
04-02-2008, 01:07 PM
Randon picture of the day....

http://images35.fotki.com/v1165/fileMdo3/de374/1/1209929/5325769/Jesseworkinghard.jpg




sorry Jesse, I just had to. :)