Sept 2017 chat thread - You can get high off Immodium? Are you shitting me?

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Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

I would like all of my AI Florida Goons to be safe and alive.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 05:24

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Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

The latest track is not looking good for us on the west coast at all. Depending on where it turns tomorrow we may be going to a shelter.

Gotta say this really sucks, just sitting around waiting for it to make the next move is stressful to say the least.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 05:35

Raluek: Nov 3, 2006; WUT.

Rhyno posted:

Does anyone know what font the official Cars and Coffee logo uses?

WhatTheFont says it's Avenir.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 06:16

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
(and can't post for 11 years!)

Luxrage posted:

Any DFW goons going to Denton's Arts and Autos show tomorrow? It rained last year, but this year it's looking like it'll be nice out.

DAMNIT. I had no idea this was happening this weekend. :smith:

# ? Sep 9, 2017 06:26

Wrar: Sep 9, 2002; Soiled Meat

Applebees Appetizer posted:

The latest track is not looking good for us on the west coast at all. Depending on where it turns tomorrow we may be going to a shelter.

Gotta say this really sucks, just sitting around waiting for it to make the next move is stressful to say the least.

Can you drive to and have friends in Orlando and or Daytona? :/

# ? Sep 9, 2017 07:54

slidebite: Nov 6, 2005; Good egg

CommieGIR posted:

Its future predicted based on Euro model runs. So thats about a week and a half from now.

Multiple models are predicting a new Tropical storm, Lee, which may turn into another Hurricane.

Oh geez

# ? Sep 9, 2017 15:11

Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

Wrar posted:

Can you drive to and have friends in Orlando and or Daytona? :/

No, we would just head to a local shelter if it looks like it's going to be at full strength. Right now it's forecast to be at cat3 when it hits us.

Pretty much a worst case scenario for the bay area, this is gonna be bad.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 15:13

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Hey, I want to buy that '64 Ferrari GTO... any way you could knock a few million off of the price?

Sure, just a sec...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p--8DXM123E

# ? Sep 9, 2017 15:19

Mr-Spain: Aug 27, 2003; Bullshit... you can be mine.

looks like he was coming in a bit fast wonder if he had some nasty fade.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 15:59

null_pointer: Nov 9, 2004; Center in, pull back. Stop. Track 45 right. Stop. Center and stop.

Goddammit, why am I looking at used Audi A3s? I have a decent enough car that I just bought, like, a year ago -- a 2012 VW GLI Autobahn -- that in theory should be fine.

But the torque converter is a bit pokey, the turbo is predictably laggy at low RPMs, it's a smidge too floaty, and feels like it needs about 50 or 75 more horsepower.

Now my OCD is acting up and I'm surfing Autotrader, reading reviews, and wondering how much I would end up rolling over from my current loan into a new one, if I did end up buying.

Someone talk me out of this. Any way I can spruce up my current ride to be a smidge sportier and punchier? Disclaimer: I have no talent for wrenching, so it would have to be someone else doing the work.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:05

Fender Anarchist: May 20, 2009; Fender Anarchist

Seminal Flu posted:

Hey, I want to buy that '64 Ferrari GTO... any way you could knock a few million off of the price?

Sure, just a sec...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p--8DXM123E

It will be rebuilt, and now it's got additional race history. Price might go up.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:09

angryrobots: Mar 31, 2005

Truck broke down yesterday with MY WIFE hauling her horse about 50 miles from home. Sounds like bad gas, she had just filled up. Made it to her friend's house before it shut off, so fortunately the horse and trailer can stay there.

Got a recommended local shop to come pick up the truck, told me flat out it'll be next week before they look at it. I'll take what I can get.

Googling my situation, sounds like insurance may pay out so that's an option if the damages are great enough. I need to call the shop Monday and have them keep a sample if it is bad gas.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:19

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

null_pointer posted:

Goddammit, why am I looking at used Audi A3s? I have a decent enough car that I just bought, like, a year ago -- a 2012 VW GLI Autobahn -- that in theory should be fine.

But the torque converter is a bit pokey, the turbo is predictably laggy at low RPMs, it's a smidge too floaty, and feels like it needs about 50 or 75 more horsepower.

Now my OCD is acting up and I'm surfing Autotrader, reading reviews, and wondering how much I would end up rolling over from my current loan into a new one, if I did end up buying.

Someone talk me out of this. Any way I can spruce up my current ride to be a smidge sportier and punchier? Disclaimer: I have no talent for wrenching, so it would have to be someone else doing the work.

If you are going to buy an Audi, you buy a large or small chassis early 90s or late 80s.

Never got late model Audi unless you have a lot of money.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:29

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

null_pointer posted:

Goddammit, why am I looking at used Audi A3s? I have a decent enough car that I just bought, like, a year ago -- a 2012 VW GLI Autobahn -- that in theory should be fine.

But the torque converter is a bit pokey, the turbo is predictably laggy at low RPMs, it's a smidge too floaty, and feels like it needs about 50 or 75 more horsepower.

Now my OCD is acting up and I'm surfing Autotrader, reading reviews, and wondering how much I would end up rolling over from my current loan into a new one, if I did end up buying.

Someone talk me out of this. Any way I can spruce up my current ride to be a smidge sportier and punchier? Disclaimer: I have no talent for wrenching, so it would have to be someone else doing the work.

Hmm, aren't those a DSG transmission? Having a look around, it seems that the GLI has higher gearing than the equivalent GTI, which would make it feel more sluggish, but there's not really any way to do anything about that without a gearbox swap, and I don't know how that would work with things like programmed shift points etc.

I think a mild upgrade with an ECU tune and possibly some exhaust work could free up the extra poke you're after, but you'd need someone with more specific VW knowledge to chime in.

angryrobots posted:

Truck broke down yesterday with MY WIFE hauling her horse about 50 miles from home. Sounds like bad gas, she had just filled up. Made it to her friend's house before it shut off, so fortunately the horse and trailer can stay there.

Got a recommended local shop to come pick up the truck, told me flat out it'll be next week before they look at it. I'll take what I can get.

Googling my situation, sounds like insurance may pay out so that's an option if the damages are great enough. I need to call the shop Monday and have them keep a sample if it is bad gas.

Had she filled up from it being really low? Could just be sediment stirred up from the bottom of the tank blocking the filter.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:36

slidebite: Nov 6, 2005; Good egg

Filter/strainer is the first thing I'd look at too.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:40

angryrobots: Mar 31, 2005

Nah, probably like a 1/4 tank. Also the fuel filter was replaced last year and it's a very large canister. I'd be surprised if it's clogged.

It could absolutely be a bad fuel pump, or something else. Something else is probably preferable.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 17:02

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

angryrobots posted:

Nah, probably like a 1/4 tank. Also the fuel filter was replaced last year and it's a very large canister. I'd be surprised if it's clogged.

It could absolutely be a bad fuel pump, or something else. Something else is probably preferable.

There's often a "sock" on the end of the in-tank pump, too, which can clog.

It's very easy to pull a fuel hose and blow back down it (bicycle pump can work nicely), which sometimes is all that's needed.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 17:07

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

Hey uh guys

Get the gently caress to safety pls

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:10

Queen_Combat: Jan 15, 2011

Look at what I found at goodwill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY-CiOj9JIk

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:16

Elmnt80: Dec 30, 2012

You see the red dot above the blue line? Yeah. Though still nobody can give an accurate estimate for my area. I've heard everything from 80mph winds to 130. Makes it hard to decide exactly how drunk and belligerent I should get. I do get to cross an item off my bucket list though. Take a piss outside in a major storm while flipping it the bird.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:18

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

Make sure you've a cold beer ready for the shower you're going to need after.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:22

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

FAT32 SHAMER posted:

Hey uh guys

Get the gently caress to safety pls

I thought this storm was FOUR-HUNNERT miles wide?

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:27

Elmnt80: Dec 30, 2012

^^^
Those are projections for the eye's path of travel. Within 60 miles of the eye will still experience hurricane force winds. 150 miles from the eye will experience tropical storm conditions. For reference, central florida is around 150 miles wide. Irmas a big bitch.

Uhhhh. My bathtub will be filled with emergency pooping water so idk about that.

Elmnt80 fucked around with this message at 05:32 on Sep 10, 2017

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:30

Fender Anarchist: May 20, 2009; Fender Anarchist

Rhyno posted:

I thought this storm was FOUR-HUNNERT miles wide?

The circles aren't the storm size, they're the error circles for where the eye will be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SblsE85krZk

Storm still big.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 05:31

Holdbrooks: Jan 1, 2005; NEAI 2015
RIDE ETERNAL SHINY AND CHROME
ONWARD TO THE HALLS OF RUSTHALLA

# ? Sep 10, 2017 10:03

Queen_Combat: Jan 15, 2011

Hello

# ? Sep 10, 2017 10:11

fridge corn: Apr 2, 2003; NO MERCY, ONLY PAIN

hello

# ? Sep 10, 2017 10:14

Wrar: Sep 9, 2002; Soiled Meat

Hurricane winds extend out 80 miles and it's got 130mph winds. Pressure at 928 again.

The southern keys are 100% fuuuucked.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 10:30

Ferremit: Sep 14, 2007; if I haven't posted about MY LANDCRUISER yet, check my bullbars for kangaroo prints

I was watching live streams earlier of people walking around key west. Pretty much watching future ghosts right there...

# ? Sep 10, 2017 12:34

Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

Cop Porn Popper posted:

Uhhhh. My bathtub will be filled with emergency pooping water so idk about that.

Oh poo poo thanks for posting this because I completely forgot about it

Gotta have pooping water

# ? Sep 10, 2017 17:39

ilkhan: Oct 7, 2004; I LOVE Musk and his pro-first-amendment ways. X is the future.

[whispers]I'm being watched[/whispers]

# ? Sep 10, 2017 19:24

Elmnt80: Dec 30, 2012

Applebees Appetizer posted:

Oh poo poo thanks for posting this because I completely forgot about it

Gotta have pooping water

I thought you went to a shelter? Be careful down there man. :ohdear:

# ? Sep 10, 2017 19:29

Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

Nope we boarded up and going to ride it out.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 19:47

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

I have workmates younger than these tyres.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 20:31

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

I really need to learn to read those.

E:oh poo poo pre 2000

# ? Sep 10, 2017 21:11

cursedshitbox: May 20, 2012; Your rear-end wont survive my hammering.; Fun Shoe

cakesmith handyman posted:

I really need to learn to read those.

E:oh poo poo pre 2000

WW/YY
week and year.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 21:13

spog: Aug 7, 2004; It's your own bloody fault.

Applebees Appetizer posted:

Nope we boarded up and going to ride it out.

Good luck to you.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 21:27

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

cursedshitbox posted:

WW/YY
week and year.

WWY pre-2000, remember, the little triangle tells you it's 199X not 198X.

These are week 49 of 1998. Cher was #1 in the charts when these things were moulded.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 21:32

meltie: Nov 9, 2003; Not a sodding fridge.

InitialDave posted:

WWY pre-2000, remember, the little triangle tells you it's 199X not 198X.

These are week 49 of 1998. Cher was #1 in the charts when these things were moulded.

There's space for 4 characters there. You'd think they'd use them for WWYY or something. drat standards!

# ? Sep 10, 2017 22:09

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IOwnCalculus: Apr 2, 2003

I don't think they expected tires to survive a decade, but yes the new standard uses four digits for that reason.

# ? Sep 10, 2017 22:16

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