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Silver Member Username: Black_math
Post Number: 335
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 10:46 am: |
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That doesn't mean anything. Like I said, the email seems bogus to me. |
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Silver Member Username: Black_math
Post Number: 336
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 11:24 am: |
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Stating that the "muslim world hates us for our freedoms" is about as far from the truth as you can get. They hate us because we are over there killing and torturing their people, telling them how to live, and supporting Israel. Although it is a comforting thought for the feeble minded.
Try reading something from Richard Clark instead of bogus writings that may or may not have come from a man who spent his career overseeing bypass operations given to fat generals.
BTW we are bankrupting our country and stand a good chance of losing our AAA credit rating. It is amazing to me that all these geniuses supporting "the war on terror" don't want to line up, make the sacrifice, and pay for it. How much support do you think this war would get if we would eliminate Jr's wonderful tax cuts to pay for it? |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Lewisville,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 179
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 01:34 pm: |
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I am not certain as to how to reply as I am in no mood for political debate. I do not like injustices, prejudices, or abuse of power. I believe these issues should be addressed. However I think the main focus should be on our freedoms and if that means the war on terror then so be it.
We are each entitled to our opinions, and you have solid preface for yours. However we are what we are and enjoy the benefits of being Americans. I would not want to trade places with any other country at this time, nor lose what we have for our children and their children.
Do you think we are the only bad guys out there? Do you think that our "abuse" of position or power is worse than anyone else who at one point in history or another was in our position?
I believe the issues you present to be true. I would like to know more about Richard Clark and why you suggest him. |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 845
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 02:11 pm: |
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Phew, Here we go again. Seeing what's happening here yet again, I can only state that I'm now sorry I posted a copy of that Airman's email here in the first place. I only thought it was apt because of 9/11 anniversary. I should have known what would evolve from it. As I don't live in the US I won't offer my opinion of the US stance in world affairs in this debate except that there are peaceful decent Muslims everywhere, but they must accept that there is an extemely radical element among them that must not be supported or tolerated. They should have that responsibilty for their own sake as well as for the rest of the world's population and if not, then they cannot blame us if they become tarred with the same brush as their evil, insidious counterparts. That is my opinion, it doesn't make me right.
For Art to be jumped upon for having the right to express his thoughts on this forum, which may be welcome retreat from the place he's been in recently, is quite startling. I went through a major ordeal a little while back this year, and it made me realise just how trivial and inconsequential certain things in life can be. Things we all should stand for are freedom of expression, and the decent treatment of our fellow man.
If we can't get along here, how can we offer opinions on why others can't? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3556
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 02:13 pm: |
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Well said MR.... |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9156
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 03:08 pm: |
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First of all, Art, what day's post am I supposed to be working on right now? Today? Last week? Last month? Please help out a poor soul who just can't keep up with your quick wit.
"Last time we got into it you asked to go find when you name called. Voila!"
No, no, no. HA, ha, ha. First of all what you wrote makes no sense. Secondly, you are out of your friggin'mind. Do you don't want me posting that you begged me to come back and abuse you some more? Doesn't matter, I wouldn't do that since I don't lie. Now, Art, find the post, copy and paste and then it's proof. Otherwise you're just spreading the stuff I try not to step in. Come on, Art, I suspect you keep this stuff in a diary somewhere. "July, 12 - Jan called me names. I am sure now Jan doesn't like me."
"What a splendid person you are... "
I'm rubber, you're glue, Bounces off of me and sticks to you! Braaaaaaaaaaaap! Did you just copy and paste that "splendid person" reply?
""Just leave me alone and stop posting things without engaging your brain."
I will post as I see fit and not as you see fit."
ROTFL. I mean really ROTFL! Really!!!! REALLY!!!!!!!! Do you realize how adolescent you sound? Do you realize how stooooooooopid you sound? "Wahhhhh, you don't like me." Go get a sophomore to pin you, Art, maybe you'll get asked to homecoming.
""This has been going on for years now. A few (always the same) people get p!ssed when I prove them wrong, call me names and stomp off only to quickly return."
Hogwash. You didn't prove me wrong in fact all ... "
Art ... oh, man, ... Art, I didn't have to prove you wrong. In "fact"? Art, the facts prove you wrong. Everybody knows you're wrong. Nuck said you were wrong. Bush said you were wrong. You just don't want to be wrong, Art. So, defend your statement. That's all you have to do. That's where all this "you don't like me" crap began. Defend or explain what you meant in your post from Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:09 pm. That's all you have to do, just defend that statement that Iraqi Muslims were responsible for 9-11. Don't feed me any crap about not having to do what I tell you. Stop acting like a child and just defend the statement! You wrote it, I assume you believe it. Come on, widdle, Artums, defend your widdle statement.
You are wrong! Wrong. And your implication that any dead Muslim is as good as any other dead Muslim is disgusting and revolting. You have got your head so far upyourass, I'm surprised you can hear Rush. And you will not admit you're wrong. You think attacking me will make you right. You think crying that I don't like you will make everyone forget how wrong and how disgusting the statement is.
Wrong.
ROTFL, ROTFL, ROTFL, ROTFL ... ROTFPILSDH (rolling on the floor puking I'm laughing so damn hard!!!!!) What a child. What a sick little child.
You want to end this, Art? Defend the statement! Otherwise, you're a coward. Defend the statement or else it's you that wants this BS to go on. Do it, Art, just do it! Defend the statement or be a little worm that just wants to cry about not being liked.
You know something, Art? I don't like you. Put that in your diary today.
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
Orlando,
FL
Post Number: 1413
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 03:22 pm: |
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I picked today to see what was going on.
Sorry to say nothing has really changed.......... |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3557
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 04:12 pm: |
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My my it appears that Jan has busted a gasket.....Don't forget we are all just names on a forum...LOL!!!!!!
No Jan I don't have to respond to any of your comments and no it doesn't make me a coward or wrong it just means that I'm not going to convince you of my position and you won't convince me of yours. Woopee! There's a revelation....
Now go on and show us all some more of that little temper (tantrum). |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3558
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 04:31 pm: |
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"And your implication that any dead Muslim is as good as any other dead Muslim is disgusting and revolting."
I'm sorry I hadn't noticed this lie. Jan, do you have any idea what my religious affiliation is...I thought not. I studied the Qur'an for years and have much respect for Islam.
As I said earlier you love to put words in other folks mouths or posts if you will and pretend that they actually said it. You are quite deluded...what a shame.
"just defend that statement that Iraqi Muslims were responsible for 9-11."
Please find for me where I said that. See Jan I'm not going to defend statements that I didn't make. I suggest that since you have made up these statements that perhaps you should defend them after all they are your words not mine.
Like I said I'll not be bullied by the likes of you... |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9157
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 07:53 pm: |
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This conversation is over. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4169
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 10:27 pm: |
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Thankfully. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1553
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 03:33 am: |
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Nuck, et al - - I read with great interest about the glassy/classy new and beautiful Opera House in Toronto. Makes me want to come up there pronto - to Toronto! Y'all must be quite proud!
After all, there in your Capital city, it would probably be rude of me to say anything like "how come they put the opera house there instead of in Canada's largest city, Saskatoon?"
Hmm. . .think it's time I brushed up on my French and paid a visit to my cousins up NE of Kee-bek City. (grin)
Respectfully. . .LarryR
(writing from the capital of Florida, Naples) |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4170
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 06:55 am: |
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http://www.fourseasonscentre.ca/
Larry, come quick, before all we have are beersicles. |
Bronze Member Username: Asimo
Ramat-Gan
Israel
Post Number: 66
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 07:51 am: |
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Last week I looked at the forum as I do from time to time to find some audio achievements or classical music DVD/CD recommendation but instead I found a very interesting political debate.
It is interesting because that issue of Moslems try to dictate way of life of the free world is becoming a closer and more personal problem. It is not anymore far away at Afghanistan, Iraq, Albania or Israel. It is a problem of Europe USA Australia Canada ect.
The Moslems expansion and Islam enforcing is a very controversial issue. There are different opinions about how the western world should behave, anyhow I think that identifying and focusing the problem is necessary and is critical in order to find a solution.
Back to audio and music. Since I have NAD C160, C270, C542 combo I am very happy. My Sonus Faber Concertino's speaker came to life and express the music very nice. Still I think about some higher grade Sonus Faber like "Electa Amator" or even used "Cremona Auditor" 4000$ new.
My Rantz
Do you still have the B&W 602 speakers I think that the NAD pre power combo can run almost any speaker including some very sophisticated
Larry R
Have you see new operas lastly? We had a very long summer vacation at the opera house and concert halls
SM
Are you back in the forum? What new audio gear do you have now.
Best regards to all |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 847
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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Asimo
Nice to see you back here. Yes I still have the 602's (four + a LCR 600) but two connected to our C272 so I use that and the C162 for stereo listening (C542) and the other three channels go through our Marantz SR7300 for hi res surround music (Denon DVD2900) and movies. Like you I am very happy with our NAD kit. Also I recently heard Cremona speakers here ($12000AU) with a new Krell system. Very impressive, but for a total of $35000+ well?????? |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1554
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 01:37 pm: |
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Asimo: long time no read, my friend. No, sorry, I can't say that I've had any opera experiences this summer. Too busy with family problems and now a car that won't work properly and plans and projects prior to what Merri and I hope will be a spring move to South Carolina. Sigh. Oh, I still listen to my opera CDs and watch an occasional act or two on DVD - haven't forgotten about the "Golden Genre" of music, my friend!
Nuck: Thanks for the link. Stunning - just plain stunning. Makes me want to save my nickels (those are the small coins that once were actually worth something) to try to get there for a personal audition. Which - sigh - will probably not happen soon.
Oh, yes - and thanks for not "flaming" me for my rather obvious tongue-in-cheek city references!
Respectfully. . .LarryR |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1555
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 11:26 am: |
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All: Well, my toyota-fighting days are over. The dealer finally agreed to buy back the car, minus tax and fees, and after considering our options, we took the deal.
We are now semi-proud owners of a Honda Accord LX V6 car - and hope, hope, hope for the best! Sigh.
Respectfully. . .LR |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4199
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 11:31 am: |
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Happy motoring, Lar.
How's the stereo? |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 858
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 11:50 am: |
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Larry, du und Mer verdienen ein feines Auto und ich bin sicher, daß die Honda Accord LX dir viele Stunden des Fahrens des Vergnügens gibt. Deutsche Autos sind an zweiter Stelle zu keinen.
The Honda is a German car, right? I mean you do hope for the best :-)
Congrats Larry - I'm sure it will be a fine auto. I like Hondas.
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Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 859
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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Nuck.
I awoke to some good laffs. Ta muchly! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3561
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 01:51 pm: |
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I've had good luck with Honda's and I hope you do too Larry. Enjoy! |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 1100
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 10:11 pm: |
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Larry, that new Accord of yours was assembled up the road from me (Marysville, OH), and I can tell you there's not many manufacturers of anything that have such commitment to quality. I'll bet this car will be the best you have owned. Ultimately, when it comes to getting from here to there reliably, sound quality becomes secondary. Besides, good sound in a car is difficult, if not impossible. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1556
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 10:47 pm: |
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John S - not worried about the build quality, which is very good. But the ride! Ouch! I've probably never ridden in such a hard-riding car! Poor Mer was in tears today, her bad back and all. . .sigh.
Sound? Well - let me put it this way - I'll be putting in new speakers within a month - but the 6-disc CD player seems pretty good, as is the FM radio.
A fun car to drive - but HARSH! Sigh. BTW, the "great JBL" system in the Camry went down the tubes very quickly. The Toyota shop replaced most of it besides the speakers, but it never quite sounded as good after that. Hmm. . . .
My Rantz: Yah, dis isht un Tgerman car - and who are you kidding, sir! (double grin)
We came very close to buying a VW Passat, like our friend Simply McIntosh drives - but Mer nixed it because it has to use premium, not regular, gas. And that car, MR, IS German! Really. . .(grin)
Maybe a bicycle next time????
respectfully. . .LR |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4205
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 06:46 am: |
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Larr, putting money into a new car is hard to swallow sometimes, but a new set of tyres can soften things up quite a bit.
The rubber from the factory is hard for fuel economy and low rolling resistance. Softer and taller tires can soften things up to a comfortable level for Mer, perhaps?
You are not driving Miss Daisy, but it shouldn't hurt, either. |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 860
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 07:05 am: |
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Make up your mind Nuckster - tyres or tires. Or are you Canucks bi?
Larry - you are driving Miss Mer in a sports bred machine - tell her of the safety aspect of firm suspension. Now you can listen to Nuck and if that doesn't work you can try just letting some air out of those tyres (note- tyres do tire and in your country tires tire) You people sure talk funny.
[grin] |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4207
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 07:37 am: |
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I did it on porpoise.
Lowering tire pressure will lead to heat buildup, accelerated tire wear and unstable operation at highway speeds.
MR, of course Canadians are bi-lingual. I just cannot decide which language to murder first! hehe |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 861
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 02:47 pm: |
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Yes but at highway speeds, the air gets hotter and expands. Of course my comment was tongue in cheek - though newly delivered cars have been known to have overinflated rubber (just like their prices). And Nuck, if anyone can murder a bl00dy language it's we flamin' ozzies, mate! |
Gold Member Username: Rick_b
Orlando,
FL
Post Number: 1414
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 03:49 pm: |
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I've always understood you perfectly Rantz.
I quess that says a lot about me. LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4209
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 05:53 pm: |
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Pop goes the bottle...weasel be damned! |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 864
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 06:13 pm: |
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Rick - always knew you were a highly intelligent gent LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4212
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 08:06 pm: |
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Welcome again, Rick.
Just as the waters clear, I see. Good call.
Rick, if you wander over to Integrated amps, a nice fellow named Tyler is looking for info that you might be able to share.
I told him to look for you.
Tubes and such.
Seems a likeable chap who wants into tubes.
The more the better informed when it comes to old dogs, I figgur. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1557
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 09:20 pm: |
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All: I'm jest "tired" of the whole subject! Ordered some Boston Acoustics apeakers for the back car-deck today. They should at least improve the aural qualities of the car. . .(?) If you could see the "stock" speakers you'd know why . . .I think the magnets on them weigh in at about a quarter-ounce! No wonder I get CD-fuzz!!!!
Most people seem to get Alpines or JBLs or Polks - but the Boston Acoustics are much better for classical and jazz. . .I hope.
Nice if Mer has hogged the living room for her TV shows - I can away to the garage for some "surround sound" in the car - and it can't run very rough whilst sitting still! (grin)
respectfully. . .LR |
Gold Member Username: Rick_b
Orlando,
FL
Post Number: 1415
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 10:00 am: |
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The last haven of seclusion for men. The garage. The only space in a home we can truly claim as our own.
Spend most of my free time there Larry LOL!
Thank you Rantz, you are indeed a gentleman and a scholar.
Thanks for the welcome back Nuck. |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 865
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 11:43 am: |
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Every now and then something special comes along and must be shared:
http://www.j-notes.com/archives/2006/07/18/randy_crawford_joe_sample_feel_1.php
Vocals, musicianship and recording all first rate. Great jazz with a touch of blues, rock and soul. After one listen - outstanding!
Rick - you are right on, except maybe for the gentleman and scholar bit :-) |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4239
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 05:50 pm: |
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Geez, MR, that's an expensive import over here.
I will order it on your rec, though. |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 867
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 06:25 pm: |
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Uh Oh! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4241
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 06:31 pm: |
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BlameRantz.com |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1558
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 08:36 pm: |
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Rick: from one "garage rat" to another - hmm - spending more time than usual out there now.
Regarding the Honda's hard ride and dubious stereo sound - we "accidentally" came upon an improvement for both - on the Internet.
A woman in California posted on a stereo forum that she did the following to help both road noise and stereo sound quality from the rear speakers.
Bought 2 50-pound bags of sand. at Home Depot. Bought two rubber-backed bath rugs at Wal-Mart.
Put the smaller rug as far back in the trunk as possible. Put the two bags of sand on top of the rug, with the long dimension facing the car sides, to prevent shifting.
Put the second, larger rug over the rest of the trunk space. That's it.
Well - Mer and I duplicated that - and, to our amazement, we found the ride suddenly smoother and quieter, and the sound from the rear speakers more balanced and less "boomy."
We took the car out for nearly an hour, and concluded that this is one fix that actually works!
Sigh - now, if the rest of our lives could be settled down that easily!
MR - you are, indeed a scholar and a gentlemen - just like Rick B. et al on this forum. . . . .
Respectfully. . .LarryR |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 868
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 09:29 pm: |
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Larry - seems where there's a will, there's happy inheritors - no, sorry - I mean there's a way!
Glad it worked out and you're both happier with your new wheels. Drive carefully.
Nuck - if you don't like that CD I'll eat my chocolate :-) |
Silver Member Username: Sem
New York
USA
Post Number: 628
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 09:38 am: |
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Larry, yes. I think you'll get a smoother ride with the added weight in the rear - of the car that is. Also your tires should likely wear a bit more consistently since your back tires won't be hopping along behind you. Good luck. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1559
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 12:27 pm: |
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Sem, et al: Very funny - extra rear-weight! Hey! I've notice that in the mirror. . .hmm. (grin)
Anyway - told the (lady) service manager at the Fort Myers, FL, Honda dealer about my sandbag project, and she said it sounded like a great idea - and that she'd pass it along to several customers who complain about the Honda's stiff ride.
Tomorrow - Boston Acoustics 6x9 speakers go into the rear deck. Can hardly wait - the stock speakers sound mushy. as well they should with their nearly-invisible magnets! Will advise on sound. . .
And if anybody out there has replaced FRONT speakers on a Honda - let me know. The instructions I have are so scary that I wouldn't touch the project! Calls for basically tearing apart the whole door.
I know - this ought-ah be in "Car Stereo" threads, but I like to talk with friends, not strangers. . .
respectfully. . .LarryR |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 875
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 01:33 pm: |
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And some folks in FL think the sandbag shortage is due to a predicted hurricane.
About talking to strangers Larry - you listened! |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1560
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 09:04 pm: |
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Sweet, sweet sound! as in "yum." Mer and I ripped apart and put back together the rear end of the Honda this evening - and slipped in Boston Acoustic S95 6x9 two-way speakers. Managed to lose some attachment clips for the covers along the way - so will have to order some new ones from Honda. Double sigh. . .
Anyway - got all hooked up, thanks to the Crutchfield installation kit that provides connectors to the Honda wiring harness.
Put in an Oscar Peterson CD, and let the tunes role on - which they did - beautifully! Mer allowed as how she couldn't believe the difference - and I just sat there and reveled in the sound.
Hefted the Honda and BA speakers - and the Honda one nearly floated off my hand the magnet was so light. The BA speakers are HEAVY!
OK - got sand in my rear (end of the car) and speakers on my car-shelf - life is better. . . .(grin)
MR - sometimes I think everybody's a stranger. . . .
respectfully. . .LarryR |
Silver Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 878
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 09:47 pm: |
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Larry - I hope the sound won't be too grainy now :-)
Okay, I just picked up 5 cd's from my po box. The quandry - do I work or do I take the rest of the day for listening pleasure?
Hmmmm . . . |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Lewisville,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 191
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:15 pm: |
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Larry, about 10-11 years ago I bought a 67 Plymouth Fury III convertible. Then bought a second so I could part it out for the first. My daughter who was 12 or 13 at the time observed me at the peak of when I had the entire interior out, switched from sun burned cracked white to worn black, and was cutting in 4 Blaupunkpt speakers, a sub, crossover, and 3 amps. (I wanted to hear a Pink Floyd concert at 100 mph with the top down). Anyway, she looked at the bare floor boards and naked doors and said "If you ever get it back together I'll be impressed" then went on her way. I think it was meant to encourage. I pulled it off. Doors aren't as intimidating as they appear. The reward should be worth the risk.
Off track for a moment, it had a 383 blueprinted bored out to a 400 big block, glass packs, headers, riser, etc. I added a shift kit, hemi torque converter and trans, high output Alternator, voltage regulator and battery only to find out that I had to shut it down at 115 mph with 1" of pedal left due to lack of aerodynamics. It would go to 75 mph in 2nd gear. The perfect "sleeper". |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1561
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 11:40 pm: |
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MR - take the day off. Life is too short to get bogged down with, uh, "work." (grin) G-day, mate!!!
Michael: after reading as much of your posting as I could understand (I'm not a "car guy") I decided that my 6-cylinder Honda is just fine the way it is! (grin) Heck, I had it up to 74 mph yesterday, which is about as fast as I'll admit to going. . . .
I've got two chaps chumming on me on the Accord Forum to "do" the front door speakers. However, I decided that I was - truly - "chicken." Sigh. The sound stays where it is. . .
Grainy sound? Well, here in Flawed-duh! ain' no udder kind, what wid all dem beaches and wind and stuff!!! Good jibe though, MR. . . .
Respectfully. . .LarryR |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Lewisville,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 194
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 12:16 am: |
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I am sure you're Honda is just fine the way it is! I was not getting down on your Honda, just trying to encourage you to take a chance on the doors.
I guess grainy sounds beats doors panels floppin loose with gaping holes in them....LOL |
Bronze Member Username: Jazzwannabe
Post Number: 27
Registered: Mar-06
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