UPSTATE CHAT- ongoing conversations
03-28-2011, 06:04 AM
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I love the Elise, but I confess, as I no longer see myself doing track events, I no longer lust after an Elise
Now I just pass my days lusting over the non-existent hot hatch...
03-28-2011, 06:50 AM
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Here is an article for Jeff by my favorite magazine writer.
The Timeless 911
Here is a link to many of his articles. Worth the time to check out.
Peter Egan Side Glances
The Timeless 911
Here is a link to many of his articles. Worth the time to check out.
Peter Egan Side Glances
Peter Egan is the best. Thanks for sharing.
03-28-2011, 06:51 AM
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The powers that be just sent this note out building wide:
Spring is finally here and with that, reserved parking for motorcycles resumes this coming Friday, April 1, 2011. As in the past, no vehicles other than motorcycles will be permitted to park in those designated spaces beginning on Friday.
Spring is finally here and with that, reserved parking for motorcycles resumes this coming Friday, April 1, 2011. As in the past, no vehicles other than motorcycles will be permitted to park in those designated spaces beginning on Friday.
03-28-2011, 07:00 AM
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The powers that be just sent this note out building wide:
Spring is finally here and with that, reserved parking for motorcycles resumes this coming Friday, April 1, 2011. As in the past, no vehicles other than motorcycles will be permitted to park in those designated spaces beginning on Friday.
Spring is finally here and with that, reserved parking for motorcycles resumes this coming Friday, April 1, 2011. As in the past, no vehicles other than motorcycles will be permitted to park in those designated spaces beginning on Friday.
I too get privileged parking here at work, motorcycles are given a special place on the 1st floor of the garage, right next to the security guard's office. Last year there were 4 to 5 bikes that showed up, the one that was ridden the most was a little Suzuki, it looks about a 500-600 class, but clearly not a top of the rung 600 sport bike. My VFR looks huge next to it, but then again, when the yellow Gold Wing parks next to my VFR, my VFR suddenly looks dinky.
03-28-2011, 07:22 AM
#145
Very cool, although I do question that bit about Spring being here...
I too get privileged parking here at work, motorcycles are given a special place on the 1st floor of the garage, right next to the security guard's office. Last year there were 4 to 5 bikes that showed up, the one that was ridden the most was a little Suzuki, it looks about a 500-600 class, but clearly not a top of the rung 600 sport bike. My VFR looks huge next to it, but then again, when the yellow Gold Wing parks next to my VFR, my VFR suddenly looks dinky.
I too get privileged parking here at work, motorcycles are given a special place on the 1st floor of the garage, right next to the security guard's office. Last year there were 4 to 5 bikes that showed up, the one that was ridden the most was a little Suzuki, it looks about a 500-600 class, but clearly not a top of the rung 600 sport bike. My VFR looks huge next to it, but then again, when the yellow Gold Wing parks next to my VFR, my VFR suddenly looks dinky.
03-28-2011, 07:31 AM
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Aashish, wife thinks i should bring a toy but I will get more use out of the S2000 over here, more top down this side of the pond. It is possible that buying a second one to use for a few years and sell might happen. Lights are the big issue to change to make an auto pass inspection after import. I have never seen an S for sale there so I've no idea what they go for but for sure they will be at least 150% more than here because of the tax. There is a window next year for me to import tax free and I would like to take advantage of that. Why i mentioned the focus is the cars imported new are sold to the dealer at a lower price before tax because the tax rate is SO high no one would buy. If one could buy there and not pay the tax because it was exported that would be a cheap way to get the Euro auto.
03-28-2011, 07:32 AM
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Here's another I enjoyed:
Winter-Tires-Summer-Cars
I would like to be reincarnated as Peter Egan. Writer for Road and Track and Cycle World. SCCA racer. Vintage car and motorcycle restorer. Blues guitarist. Sounds pretty good to me.
Winter-Tires-Summer-Cars
I would like to be reincarnated as Peter Egan. Writer for Road and Track and Cycle World. SCCA racer. Vintage car and motorcycle restorer. Blues guitarist. Sounds pretty good to me.
03-28-2011, 08:00 AM
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^ I read that one before. It was still fun re-reading it though. Makes a very interesting point about snow tires enabling rusting of cars. I like the easy narrative flow of his articles. Simply the best out there
03-28-2011, 08:22 AM
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It's not like snow tires are evil things that cause rust.
Salt and snow is what causes rust, the snow tires just make it possible for you to get around in the snow and salt.