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by change81
Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:09 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: I'm pathetic.
Replies: 56
Views: 4989

Re: I'm pathetic.

Not true however. The Papillon is apparently the 8th smartest dog. It even looks like an idiot. Heres the top 10: http://www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-smartest-dogs-in-the-world.html that list would support that larger dogs are smarter in general. out of the 10, only 2 are small dogs. the rest are m...
by change81
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:57 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: in a car buying bind
Replies: 32
Views: 2876

Re: in a car buying bind

If you're graduating from college in a year and will be getting a nice new car then, don't buy anything but a beater now. Spend like $2k on a car to get you from A to B rather than spending good money on a car you won't be keeping for more than a year. better to get a car that can take you through ...
by change81
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: nissan 370z introduces you to synchrorev... =/
Replies: 1
Views: 596

nissan 370z introduces you to synchrorev... =/

http://jalopnik.com/5114318/nissan-370z ... per-driver

hay, who needs to learn how to heel toe downshift?


.... /facepalm
by change81
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Snowboarding 101
Replies: 20
Views: 3312

Re: Snowboarding 101

gotta agree with thedumblonde. boots boots boots. if you're doing park you want softer boots. if you're going backcountry/freeride/powder, the stiffer the better. i personally prefer boots on the softer side and make up for it with crazy stiff bindings but that's me. and like she said. as much as i ...
by change81
Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Gas Prices Dropping
Replies: 41
Views: 3821

Re: Gas Prices Dropping

what happened was with the global credit crunch, overall demand for oil dropped drastically. especially in china. many factories in china are lowering output in preparation for the global recession and demand has dropped significantly. as china was pushing demand for oil during the past 2 years, tha...
by change81
Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: What tires do you prefer in a winter?
Replies: 63
Views: 7091

Re: What tires do you prefer in a winter?

the worst is living in a place where it snows sometimes, but not always. and when it rains, it sometimes ices, but not always. so for most of the winter you have pretty dry pavement. but on some days... havoc ensues. so the question is. do i sacrifice performance and noise level on the dry days whic...
by change81
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: I'm loving the new GTi
Replies: 24
Views: 2998

Re: I'm loving the new GTi

the 18 huff's are some ridiculously heavy rims. i forget the going weight, but they were really heavy. i remember thinking about getting them. then just getting the 17's as winter rims and getting a summer set for my gti. there are also two versions of the huffs out. the ronals and bbs. from what i ...
by change81
Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:21 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving Shoes
Replies: 68
Views: 10968

Re: Driving Shoes

i own both pumas and pilotis. i don't even bother with the pumas anymore. for those of you saying, you're not a man until you drive with (insert random shoe) that's not what the argument is. it's more which feel better, give better response. if you notice, both pumas and pilotis heel portion of the ...
by change81
Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Is AWD/4WD necessary for snow, rain, or low traction roads?
Replies: 24
Views: 3609

Re: Is AWD/4WD necessary for snow, rain, or low traction roads?

tldr version.

don't drive like a fool.
maintain a CONSTANT speed through turns.
having awd doesn't mean your car=snowcat
tires>awd
by change81
Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:18 am
Forum: Drag Racing
Topic: 2008 Golf GTI Vs 2008-2007 infiniti G37
Replies: 29
Views: 13155

Re: 2008 Golf GTI Vs 2008-2007 infiniti G37

Whats up guys, new to the site and enjoying it. I have an 07 GTI package 0, 6 speed, APR stage 2+ and WALK G35/350Z's. They are overated IMO. Base GTI's only weigh 3000 lb. And stock they're detuned so they don't outshine the weak MKV R32. With a few bolt ons and a tune they really wake up. That's ...
by change81
Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:48 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Edmunds dissing Scion (Lexus IS250 article)
Replies: 16
Views: 2175

my friend, a girl... shes so hot... got the is250 with stick. very nice stick. freakin easy as hell to use. she also had a jdm prelude... droooool... but isn't that article more dissing lexus than scion? i don't see how edmunds is dissing scion... just that lexus is too cheap to make their own shift...
by change81
Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: What they had at the dealershops, seeking recommendations
Replies: 23
Views: 2524

wow. nobody is recommending any subies? there are some decent used subies around that lvl... no sti's or nething...
by change81
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:51 am
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: holy crap... problems galore...
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

wow. thats alot of work. if i were you, i'd call some junk shops. that car is a popular car, and i wouldn't be surprised if you could salvage alot of those parts that are still in good shape at a much lower price. also check online... there's alot of sites that will have salvaged parts in great shap...
by change81
Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Double Clutch Question
Replies: 40
Views: 5189

try to get a youtube video of rally drivers shifting...

double shift, leftfoot brake, amazing feetwork galore...
by change81
Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:51 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: About engaging clutch during a turn
Replies: 27
Views: 3023

I've been trying to figure it out and I don't know which to do... Any suggestions? I think the second method is easier and safer for new drivers. Brake first, then downshift, then turn. Why? Because you're really only downshifting so that you can be in the correct gear to accelerate out of the turn...