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Which look gay.

I've never liked Pirelli, and I really hate their F1 program. Now they're doing this shit to save costs on their end and project it onto the manufacturers with larger wheels.

If you can, take one to your local Fastenal, then get specs and order through McMaster Carr. Are you bagged at all four or just the rear? You can also control manually via toggle switch.

if you're building an enclosure, the Revs are the winner.

Highly doubtful. Never seen anyone blow a hardline before. Seriously? My last 3 cars had that issue, my GMC pickup, and the latest is the old man's van, and only 1 was rusted.

Depends. I get Excides from Rural King for a bit more than $50.

I don't see that as anywhere near a competitor to the Atom. Maybe light weight, but that's about it.

The snow has not stopped simply changed state. I am sick of precipitation.

i can not take any more stupid people.

Send me the pics, I'll get them up for you. [email protected]

AGREED!

This is my fascination with white on white. I do feel, however, that the look is only good on white.

With some accents white could be nice. Solid white (as is nothing besides rims and tires) just screams 'break my mirrors' to me. J I really like the monochrome white look. Adrian, I have been on a white kick lately too.

Pics please or we're locking it down. Thanks.

If you get any ford with sync in it, think hard about about putting a system in it unless it is the sony upgrade with a sub output. Ran into that with a friends focus. I wouldn't pay for that as I'd want to yank it out anywayz I agree after that experience. I don't want or need any of the gadgetry. I just want a car to drive. They can keep their damn navigation, touch screen, back up camera, "audiophile" system bullshit. All I need is air/heat, cruise, and power windows. A -> B. No, it has to be more than that. I prefer a true driving experience though that is not too common anymore more. I want a NEW, pure mechanical car, but everything has electronics that affect the driving experience. I am just trying to get as minimalist as possible.

If you get any ford with sync in it, think hard about about putting a system in it unless it is the sony upgrade with a sub output. Ran into that with a friends focus. I wouldn't pay for that as I'd want to yank it out anywayz I agree after that experience. I don't want or need any of the gadgetry. I just want a car to drive. They can keep their damn navigation, touch screen, back up camera, "audiophile" system bullshit. All I need is air/heat, cruise, and power windows.

Seems a bit expensive to me. I just paid $120 for a 5 channel Soundstream that is only slightly longer.

If you get any ford with sync in it, think hard about about putting a system in it unless it is the sony upgrade with a sub output. Ran into that with a friends focus. I probably won't touch the radio at all. I'm about out of the audio phase. I still love loud music, but I just don't have the passion for it any longer. The Focus will be just to drive.

You don't want one. We work on a lot of Minis... tons of problems, many major problems. The Mini S is a huge timing chain eater, and all Minis like to swallow oil. BIG fuckin problems. The stupidest shit is their oil traps in the VCs fuck up causing odd misfires. Valve cover needs to be replaced to fix it... just fuckin' stupid... Lots of direct injection issues on them too, carbon buildup causing misfires and wiping out chains... We had one lady who had 4 chains replaced in 3 years at the dealer and they never cleaned the carbon problems that were wiping out the chains. They ride like shit, too. I would rather drive a Smart car (and yes, we work on those pieces of shit too... MB will not cover warranty on Charcoal canisters, which is the law, as I have had to replace 3 on cars with under 30K). Well, that settles that.

That's my Monday phone call.

My price on the $26K stickered car was $23. That's cheaper than used and this is a car that will pay for itself with the money saved in fuel/repair/time costs, so it's a no-brainer for me. I just want to sample the competition.

And the closest dealer is 70 miles away.

So, I am almost certainly getting a Focus ST, but damn, I've always liked the Mini. Just not sure I can handle the BMW repair and insurance costs. On the other hand, it will not depreciate like the Focus.

IMO this whole religious freedom thing is out of control and bullshit. Your made up ideology should ALWAYS take a back seat to someone else's right to not be discriminated against BECAUSE OF your made up ideology. I need to pull an L Ron Hubbard and make up my own religion so I can get all sorts of special treatment. Turn my house into our worship center so I don't have to pay property tax, etc You may not like people hiding behind their religion, so how about just calling it their moral convictions? Does that change your opinion, or do you still feel that the government has a right to tell a business owner they HAVE to provide healthcare? IMO if someone owns a business they should be able to do whatever the fuck they want to. If I don't want to hire a Jew, or a woman, or a short person then who is to say that I should have to? If I don't want to serve someone because they are gay, then who's right is it to say that I have to? It is MY investment, MY time, MY love, MY vision that built the business. The owner of the business should be able to dictate the practices enforced within the realm of that business. If people don't like it they can just visit another establishment. I fucking hate big, liberal government. I love this.