Sibling (or Spousal) Rivalry ? – The Tale of a 2 Lexi Family
06-08-05, 04:32 AM
#76
EV ftw!!!
Hey Glen, I just wanted to say that I think you did an awesome job on the shaving. 
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh. 
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
I drive my car almost every day in the summer, but my commute to work is very short. Once winter hit's I try not to take her out.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
Last edited by Hameed; 06-08-05 at 07:14 AM.
06-08-05, 06:29 AM
#77
Originally Posted by Hameed
Hey Glen, I just wanted to say that I think you did an awesome job on the shaving.
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was one in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was one in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
06-08-05, 08:38 AM
#78
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
Understand, when you build a car to a certain level, even taking it out on a wet street will make a mess of the chassis. I am spending a ton of time & dough to paint the MR2 from top-to-bottom, powdercoat and re-bush the entire suspension, the inner wheel barrels are polished- even the gas tank is painted, and it's underneath and between the front seats!
For me, I'd rather spend my time enjoying this car on nice days rather than detailing the underside. Yeah, it's a 'fun' car I am building to a 'show' car standard. Why? Because I always wanted to do that to a car, I love the car (bought from my Dad, who bought it new), and I can afford to do it.
And, don't forget, because it doesn't rain here much (except for this year) Californians are idiots when it comes to driving in the rain. When the weather is dry, we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other. When it rains... we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other... and we crash into things. I have seen some crazy stuff on the freeway during rain storms. I saw one woman in a Corolla do a 360 under an overpass when she hit a puddle at 75 (she actually saved it, but there was more luck involved than skill).
My GS is quickly moving into the "don't drive it when it's wet out" category- which makes me wonder what the heck I will drive when it does rain. Perhaps my future is a bus pass for rainy days?
06-08-05, 08:49 AM
#79
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
It's OK, I'm not changing my mind. These will be the last set of rims I get for this car !
BTW, this is the fifth different set of rims this car has ever had. I do believe I have pics of each one as well.
BTW, this is the fifth different set of rims this car has ever had. I do believe I have pics of each one as well.
06-08-05, 08:50 AM
#80
Originally Posted by Hameed
Hey Glen, I just wanted to say that I think you did an awesome job on the shaving.
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
Definitely not something I have the stomach for to do myself.
Whenever I read comments like this, I have to control myself and not laugh.
I am specifically referring to the "winter" comment. So you are saying that when "winter" hits California, you don't take your GS out??? What exactly is your rationale behind that?
What does the temperature drop to that warrants you not being able to drive a car with performance tires? Does the ambient temp drop below 50 Fahrenheit (during the day)? Generally performance tires become too hard for safe driving below 50 Fahrenheit, so unless temps go below that during "winter" why would you not drive your car? Of course there is no snow to worry about, so that is a moot point.
I was once in California (8 years ago) in February and the temps during the day were about 60 Fahranheit, so I don't understand why you cannot drive your car during the so called Southern California "winter".
06-08-05, 08:51 AM
#81
Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
Hey Hameed, you nailed up whimpy Californians with that one! But seriously, I am the same way with my MR2 now- I don't even take it out on wet roads.
Understand, when you build a car to a certain level, even taking it out on a wet street will make a mess of the chassis. I am spending a ton of time & dough to paint the MR2 from top-to-bottom, powdercoat and re-bush the entire suspension, the inner wheel barrels are polished- even the gas tank is painted, and it's underneath and between the front seats!
For me, I'd rather spend my time enjoying this car on nice days rather than detailing the underside. Yeah, it's a 'fun' car I am building to a 'show' car standard. Why? Because I always wanted to do that to a car, I love the car (bought from my Dad, who bought it new), and I can afford to do it.
And, don't forget, because it doesn't rain here much (except for this year) Californians are idiots when it comes to driving in the rain. When the weather is dry, we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other. When it rains... we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other... and we crash into things. I have seen some crazy stuff on the freeway during rain storms. I saw one woman in a Corolla do a 360 under an overpass when she hit a puddle at 75 (she actually saved it, but there was more luck involved than skill).
My GS is quickly moving into the "don't drive it when it's wet out" category- which makes me wonder what the heck I will drive when it does rain. Perhaps my future is a bus pass for rainy days?
Understand, when you build a car to a certain level, even taking it out on a wet street will make a mess of the chassis. I am spending a ton of time & dough to paint the MR2 from top-to-bottom, powdercoat and re-bush the entire suspension, the inner wheel barrels are polished- even the gas tank is painted, and it's underneath and between the front seats!
For me, I'd rather spend my time enjoying this car on nice days rather than detailing the underside. Yeah, it's a 'fun' car I am building to a 'show' car standard. Why? Because I always wanted to do that to a car, I love the car (bought from my Dad, who bought it new), and I can afford to do it.
And, don't forget, because it doesn't rain here much (except for this year) Californians are idiots when it comes to driving in the rain. When the weather is dry, we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other. When it rains... we all drive 80 mph 15 feet apart from each other... and we crash into things. I have seen some crazy stuff on the freeway during rain storms. I saw one woman in a Corolla do a 360 under an overpass when she hit a puddle at 75 (she actually saved it, but there was more luck involved than skill).
My GS is quickly moving into the "don't drive it when it's wet out" category- which makes me wonder what the heck I will drive when it does rain. Perhaps my future is a bus pass for rainy days?
06-08-05, 11:57 AM
#82
Hameed, yes winter in Cali is definitely an understatement. 
Bob, you're exactly right. I think when the first rain comes to Cali, certain people put on their STUPID hats and for the first month you see a lot of cars driving around with smashed front and rear ends. The funniest thing I see are older gen IROC Camaros and Mustangs that have spun exiting a turn and are on the curb facing the wrong way. Don't EVER take VSC for granted.
Your other point about "don't take it out in the rain car" is dead on. Even in the summer time I wash the car regularly or wipe it down every day or two. Having a car that is wannabe show condition and is daily driven is a difficult balance.
So when the rain comes out, I just can't stand the thought of all that grunge I have to clean. Granted I DO still drive the car in the rain, but it comes at a price.
The #1 reason I don't drive in the rainy season is because of pot holes. With the 25 series rear tires, I don't find the need to take a risk of driving it and messing up some very expensive rims and tires.
I 'm probably not going to be able to post the FINISHED wheel well mod for a little while. Other BIG new mods on the wifeys car, have taken priority. I'll try to post within the next week or two.
Bob, you're exactly right. I think when the first rain comes to Cali, certain people put on their STUPID hats and for the first month you see a lot of cars driving around with smashed front and rear ends. The funniest thing I see are older gen IROC Camaros and Mustangs that have spun exiting a turn and are on the curb facing the wrong way. Don't EVER take VSC for granted.
Your other point about "don't take it out in the rain car" is dead on. Even in the summer time I wash the car regularly or wipe it down every day or two. Having a car that is wannabe show condition and is daily driven is a difficult balance.
So when the rain comes out, I just can't stand the thought of all that grunge I have to clean. Granted I DO still drive the car in the rain, but it comes at a price.
The #1 reason I don't drive in the rainy season is because of pot holes. With the 25 series rear tires, I don't find the need to take a risk of driving it and messing up some very expensive rims and tires.
I 'm probably not going to be able to post the FINISHED wheel well mod for a little while. Other BIG new mods on the wifeys car, have taken priority. I'll try to post within the next week or two.
Last edited by RMMGS4; 06-08-05 at 12:04 PM.
06-08-05, 12:26 PM
#83
EV ftw!!!
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Hameed, yes winter in Cali is definitely an understatement.
Bob, you're exactly right. I think when the first rain comes to Cali, certain people put on their STUPID hats and for the first month you see a lot of cars driving around with smashed front and rear ends. The funniest thing I see are older gen IROC Camaros and Mustangs that have spun exiting a turn and are on the curb facing the wrong way. Don't EVER take VSC for granted.
Your other point about "don't take it out in the rain car" is dead on. Even in the summer time I wash the car regularly or wipe it down every day or two. Having a car that is wannabe show condition and is daily driven is a difficult balance.
So when the rain comes out, I just can't stand the thought of all that grunge I have to clean. Granted I DO still drive the car in the rain, but it comes at a price.
The #1 reason I don't drive in the rainy season is because of pot holes. With the 25 series rear tires, I don't find the need to take a risk of driving it and messing up some very expensive rims and tires.
I 'm probably not going to be able to post the FINISHED wheel well mod for a little while. Other BIG new mods on the wifeys car, have taken priority. I'll try to post within the next week or two.
Bob, you're exactly right. I think when the first rain comes to Cali, certain people put on their STUPID hats and for the first month you see a lot of cars driving around with smashed front and rear ends. The funniest thing I see are older gen IROC Camaros and Mustangs that have spun exiting a turn and are on the curb facing the wrong way. Don't EVER take VSC for granted.
Your other point about "don't take it out in the rain car" is dead on. Even in the summer time I wash the car regularly or wipe it down every day or two. Having a car that is wannabe show condition and is daily driven is a difficult balance.
So when the rain comes out, I just can't stand the thought of all that grunge I have to clean. Granted I DO still drive the car in the rain, but it comes at a price.
The #1 reason I don't drive in the rainy season is because of pot holes. With the 25 series rear tires, I don't find the need to take a risk of driving it and messing up some very expensive rims and tires.
I 'm probably not going to be able to post the FINISHED wheel well mod for a little while. Other BIG new mods on the wifeys car, have taken priority. I'll try to post within the next week or two.
The "winter" qualification has been changed to "rain". Makes perfect sense about not wanting to drive the car in rain, but not in California winter, unless it rains all the time during those months. So then they become synonymous!
06-09-05, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Baby IS has been complaining lately of how Big Bro has been leaving her at the stop light all too often.
I hear mom is looking to fix that problem.
Hmmm . . . You know what this is leading to don’t you ??
Stay Tuned
I hear mom is looking to fix that problem.
Hmmm . . . You know what this is leading to don’t you ??
Stay Tuned
06-14-05, 12:17 AM
#86
Originally Posted by BigJoeD
OK, so are you going SC or TC? I'm tired of hearing about shoes, I wanna hear about Baby IS growing up and causing major heartache for Big Brother GS
Baby IS is just holdin off for the meet coming up this weekend. Then right after she'll take a month off the road for an SC plus some blingin engine compartment cosmetics.
Pics to come in the IS Story in a couple more weeks.
Stay Tuned.
Big Bro GS is gonna be jealous for sure.
06-19-05, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Hey Big Joe !
Baby IS is just holdin off for the meet coming up this weekend. Then right after she'll take a month off the road for an SC plus some blingin engine compartment cosmetics.
Pics to come in the IS Story in a couple more weeks.
Stay Tuned.
Big Bro GS is gonna be jealous for sure.
Baby IS is just holdin off for the meet coming up this weekend. Then right after she'll take a month off the road for an SC plus some blingin engine compartment cosmetics.
Pics to come in the IS Story in a couple more weeks.
Stay Tuned.
Big Bro GS is gonna be jealous for sure.
Last edited by BigJoeD; 06-19-05 at 11:36 AM.
