Deaddog Saloon

[ChrisJ]

If I ever get another truck there's only one kind I'll accept and ahtoxa knows what it is.

No exceptions either.

 

[lousypirate]

If I ever get another truck there's only one kind I'll accept and ahtoxa knows what it is.

No exceptions either.

A pink Toyota?

 

[ChrisJ]

A pink Toyota?

Mack M54.
I'll settle for nothing else. Pink is fine, but it has to be an M54.

 

[ahtoxa]

Geek mode - activated.

Just ordered me a new headlamp, to replace my old Princeton Tec EOS, which I've destroyed a few months back. I needed a new spot headlamp that also has a little bit of spill. The ZL also can be removed from the strap and comes with a clip, so it can be used as a flashlight.

Ordered a Zebralight h52w, which is supposed to come in This Friday or Saturday. I love the fact that it's truly waterproof and made from anodized aluminum rather than plastic, such as most headlamps.

12* spot beam
80* light spill

Basic specs output specs:
High: H1 280 Lm (0.9 hrs) or H2 172 Lm (1.7 hrs) / 108 Lm (3 hrs)
Medium: M1 50 Lm (7.5 hrs) or M2 25 Lm (12 hrs) / 12 Lm (27 hrs)
Low: L1 2.7 Lm (4 days) or L2 0.34 Lm (3 weeks) / 0.06 Lm (2 months) / 0.01 Lm (3 months)


Not my image.

Also decided to pick up some Eneloop batteries and step away from non-rechargeable lithiums. Cost-wise the Eneloops will pay off quickly.

 

[lousypirate]

Was outside under Herman greasing everything and making sure everything was tight. Figured I'd do a flex test since i put on sway bar disconnects a few weeks ago.

 

[lousypirate]

So I thought I stretched out the brake lines today after I did some flex testing... turned out it was a loose hard line connection. Phew.

Sill gonna swap to longer hoses...

 

[CheapFuneral]

You changed your icon and it took me a min to figure out who you were


**** you auto correct!

 

[lousypirate]

Lol

 

[CheapFuneral]

Some pics of ol blue in the moon light. These are my 35" street tires. I just put the 38s in the garage. They flatspot easy and the side lugs make them bounce like crazy.




**** you auto correct!

 

[CheapFuneral]

I am super excited. I have been working on painting my father in laws car and I went down to buy a spray gun because I lost a few parts on mine. I came across a paint system it's high volume low pressure with a built in hose and compressor. Looks very similar to the set up from dipyourcar.com.

Right now my sonic is dipped black on black but if this sprayer works out, I'm thinking I might change it up. I been thinking about doing a lime green dip like other members. Because I want to start racing now I was thinking about using dip to paint my numbers on too.


**** you auto correct!

 

[ChrisJ]

I am super excited. I have been working on painting my father in laws car and I went down to buy a spray gun because I lost a few parts on mine. I came across a paint system it's high volume low pressure with a built in hose and compressor. Looks very similar to the set up from dipyourcar.com.

Right now my sonic is dipped black on black but if this sprayer works out, I'm thinking I might change it up. I been thinking about doing a lime green dip like other members. Because I want to start racing now I was thinking about using dip to paint my numbers on too.


**** you auto correct!

 

[CheapFuneral]

Looks just like me.


**** you auto correct!

 

[ChrisJ]

Looks just like me.


**** you auto correct!

There's just no need to insult yourself like that, ever.

 

[ahtoxa]

Gaaah!

Bike didn't get done this weekend - no biggie there. Not the fault of the shop. I have next Friday off, so I figured I'd use that day to pick up the bike. Well, it's going to rain Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Sure, Sunday is going to be nice and sunny but every day that I have time to pick up the bike, it's going to rain and the shop is closed on Sundays.

And today's going to be 79 and sunny. Same for tomorrow 81 and sunny.

Sunofabitch. I might not be able to get the bike until end of next week, as the shop closes at 6 on the weekdays and I can't get there before that if I'm at work.

 

[CheapFuneral]

Just ride home in the rain. Remember the rear brake is your friend and u will be ok.


**** you auto correct!

 

[ahtoxa]

That's what I plan on doing, so long as it's not really coming down. It'll be a wet ride, for sure. The shop is a good 20 miles away, and I won't be using the interstate on the way back, since I need to ensure the rings seat properly on the fresh rebuid. This means sidestreets with lots of engine braking.

 

[ChrisJ]

That's what I plan on doing, so long as it's not really coming down. It'll be a wet ride, for sure. The shop is a good 20 miles away, and I won't be using the interstate on the way back, since I need to ensure the rings seat properly on the fresh rebuid. This means sidestreets with lots of engine braking.

Thought you were supposed to avoid engine braking during a break in period?

 

[CheapFuneral]

I agree with Chris...

Then there is the motoman theory... I've tried this before and had no issue.


**** you auto correct!

 

[ahtoxa]

Thought you were supposed to avoid engine braking during a break in period?

That subject is as controversial as which motor oil is best.

 

[ChrisJ]

That subject is as controversial as which motor oil is best.

Ok,
What does the manufacturer of your engine say to do?
After all, they engineered it.