Alphabet game...

[4x4mike]

C'mon, I take time away for 8 months and this thread dies? ;)



You've been active on other forums.

[YotaFun]

You've been active on other forums.


Have you forgotten you Alphabet sir?

A,B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I ;) :flipoff:

Do I smell the scent of a 2wd-->4wd conversion going on and not a single thread or photo to show it?

[Obi..]

I posted a pic of it. Just because I post elsewhere doesn't mean it was a bad thing. Yes, I did the 2wd A340E to 4wd R150F, some engine work, etc and it has a little over 5000 miles on it all now. Look over in the calendar thread.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3821488725_21de9f36e9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3656434110_5e49d4d48e_b.jpg

[4x4mike]

(K)idding aside I just noticed you other places and not here.

[Obi..]

Look then, my bad? :rofl: In that case I'm sure you know where the build is posted up at. How's "Daddy life going?" We're well, 2-1/2 months left to go.Hold it, has Mike been stalking me? :laugh:

Here's the build thread. (http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/288016-rotm-submission-1995-4runner-project-wimpy.html)

[corax]

My my, look at those retro plastic shift knobs. Almost look new, don't they?

[Obi..]

New indeed, repro/retro style courtesy of Andrew, amaurer on IH8mud.

[Stevo3]

Ohh damn, I havent been on here in a long time!!! Sorry guys, was laid off from work last year. Luckily I got a new job after a month.... For the same company, just different area. I dont get to mess around on a computer anymore either :(... Hows everyone been?

[Seanz0rz]

psh, youve been gone for like a year and pick this thread to post in. cmond man you should know better!

[Stevo3]

Quit your bitchin, aleast I stopped in to say hi! :P Lunch is over talk more soon hopefully.

[kregg]

Really? Good to have you back sir.

[Obi..]

Sheesh, whine whine complain, complain.

I got you all beat. Laid off, back to school, got the degree, got a newborn, and got a job at a dealership now. :flipoff:

[kregg]

-T-oday is St. Patrick's day. Hope ya'll wore green!

[04 Rocko Taco]

U-sually I don't go in for all these cheesy holidays, but for any holiday that involves irish people and lots of green drinks... I can definitely make an exception. Happy St Patty's!!

[Obi..]

http://www.chinahearsay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/victory_shall_be_mine-12577.jpg

[kregg]

Whatever happened to The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? They were green and awesome...

:flipoff:

[Seanz0rz]

Xavier the renegade angle is a horrible tv show!

yeah, thats how i roll beiches!

[kregg]

Zoinks! Scooby Doo was a great show too...

[YotaFun]

All of you are nuts!

[TroysToy]

Beer and Nuts... Yummy!

[some_odd_girl]

Can I have a beer too? Mmmm :)

[YotaFun]

Damn, this thread surfaced again?

[04 Rocko Taco]

Exactly what I was thinking Avy!!

[slosurfer]

For the love of....

[strykersd]

Go SDSU Aztecs! Uconn's going down!

[fenrisx]

H-ow in the hell did I end up participating in this?



I got you all beat. Laid off, back to school, got the degree, got a newborn, and got a job at a dealership now. :flipoff:


Hey now... I just lost my job a few days ago. Will have a degree in December. Have a 16mo old, with another due in June... can I get a job at a dealership too?

[04 Rocko Taco]

I hope you do Cody!! Than you can hook me up on parts?

[Obi..]

H-ow in the hell did I end up participating in this?



I got you all beat. Laid off, back to school, got the degree, got a newborn, and got a job at a dealership now. :flipoff:


Hey now... I just lost my job a few days ago. Will have a degree in December. Have a 16mo old, with another due in June... can I get a job at a dealership too?



Jokes aside, it's funny that you bumped that post because my final step tomorrow for a job is the pee test, they pretty much called all of my references and i passed the b/g check with flying colors. It's for a Service Advisor position in a big dealership chain. :D

[Obi..]

Koincidentally enough, I also just got my MRI's back on my injury and I have to visit with my ortho Monday. I am not looking forward to this, but he might have some nice news for me.

[fenrisx]

L-et us know when you get the job so we can get your employee discount. Just kidding of course.

... and yes, Chris, I'll hook you up on parts. I'll program in some random code where

if (custName == "Chris R") {
System.out.println("Chris's money is no good here. Give him the parts for free, with free shipping if required.");
}

[Crinale]

Moosey Fate!

[Obi..]

Now anyone else willing to bet me $20 that's the last time my wife tries to help clean the "My K-Cup" insert I got?

Lol..
http://www.tullys.com/Content/ProdImages/T40513_thumb.jpg

Plus..
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cGZ3srswMeg/TSTFl4feyZI/AAAAAAAAACo/pDaA76usHo8/s1600/3223.trash+can.jpg

Equals..
http://liz-green.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/oops-sign-bubble.jpg

[Obi..]

Off to pee for the company.. :D

[some_odd_girl]

Peein' for the man, huh?

[corax]

questin' for a job yesterday and had an really good interview for Service Manager/Store Trainee Manager

[fenrisx]

R-ealistically, this probably won't work out due to my class schedule... but I got a call from Coca-Cola today about a seasonal warehouse position. I'm sure it pays a little less than my last job, but I need to make sure I get a job ASAP. So I'm not going to be too picky.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sounds like it may not be a bad thing, we have a Coke warehouse right across the street from my Kroger warehouse.

[fenrisx]

Telephone interview went pretty well.. The man said they'll be calling the people they want to bring in for an interview on Monday & Tuesday.. to give him a call around 2pm on Monday if I haven't heard from him yet. Will be a $2.44/hr pay cut. HOWEVER, they do have a 1st Shift position available.. which will be good because I have classes 6-10pm 3 days a week.

[Obi..]

U are not gonna believe this one guys and gal..places actually still use hair for drug screenings, maybe I shouldn't have gotten a haircut today for the final bit? Has to be from the head..

Totally was thinking it was gong to be piss test like all the other one's I have had to do for corp's in the past.

Wow, just wow, I wonder if they'll follow through on the pee test option request I made? Hope I didn't blow this by telling the guy this was stupid and I did subtly offer hair, just not from my scalp. I worded the offer so carefully while containing my laughter.

Leg hair, whatever, let's get this done? The receptionist-tech almost looked insulted but her being a jerk from the start warranted a worse reply from me and I resisted. I even offered a blood sample if they needed it that badly..LOL.

[Obi..]

http://lolfed.com/wp-content/uploads/borat-very-nice.jpg
Me, I'd wait on that offer and negotiate, it should be better, rent and gas, etc are not going to get any cheaper out here. Really weigh that into the equation b/c at the end of the year that $5,000-ish is 2 months rent or 6 months of food, etc for a growing family.

[DHC6twinotter]

X always seems to be the hardest letter to use in these games...I can't even thing of a word that starts with X.

[fenrisx]

-edit b/c i was late at posting-
Y-ou beat me to it, DHC6!


X-ylosma's are neat.

It's only a seasonal warehouse position, no biggie. I'll be getting 40hours/week on 1st shift.. VS 30hours/week on 2nd shift working 4 days at my old job(had to be on a 4day schedule to not conflict with school). Also if I work there for the entire time(through Sept.) I get a bonus for every hour worked (not much I'm sure, but it should narrow the gap some).

[Obi..]

Zam-pow, sorry I screwed my reply prior to this one up, fixed it and put the "v" in like it should be. ;)

[Crinale]

All you guys forgot the W! WTF? it goes T, U, V, X, Y, Z!

[Obi..]

But Kevin, I forgot the "V" at first too setting that in motion. What can I say, I can't speak for Daniel, but I went to public schools.. :spit:

[Crinale]

Careful Shane.. not all us who went to public school have problems with basic concepts :flipoff:

[Obi..]

Damn it, you got me. :D

[Obi..]

Ewwww, I take it back, that sounded :gay:

[Obi..]

Fucking Transformers are everywhere these days!!

2011 Chevy Silverado HD Features (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXqcAAq0qI#ws)

[strykersd]

Going to Vegas this week!

[fenrisx]

H-ow in the hell did I get sucked into this again...

Man.. I've spent way too much time on the computer the past week. I've ran out of things to do. I've spent the last 1200 seconds hitting refresh to see if there's been a new post made.

[Obi..]

I wish I was going to Vegas..I gotta sit here and wait to see if corporate will figure out the Drug Screen Center's Drama and authorize a piss test afterall..what they got against a guy with short hair on his scalp is beyond me, I got longer hairs available. :angel:

[Crinale]

Jokes.. everyone has em..

jokes aside, hope you have fun in Vegas Patrick! im not goin anywhere for a few weeks.. its crunch time to get my 4runner back on the road..

[corax]

Killed some time hooning around the local fire roads today in the rain and only had 1 near hit with a logging truck :angel:
(I meant to swerve down that side road anyway)

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk171/batardsalamano/1103291.jpg

[Crinale]

looks like some pretty scenery Keith.. bet the truck driver needs to change his pants :asshat:

[corax]

Maybe, but that truck had right of way due to the universal "Law of Tonnage" - it was the type of logging truck with an Aussie-style brush guard on the front, no nonsense going on with that bumper

[Obi..]

Never underestimate the fact a little hoonage in those woods can brighten almost anybody's day, even when it's raining out.


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/Keeler21985/FunnyPics/111dancewookie.gif http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/Keeler21985/FunnyPics/111dancewookie.gif http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/Keeler21985/FunnyPics/111dancewookie.gif

[corax]

Oh, the rain just added to the fun factor - it's much easier to kick it sideways with a bit of wet to slicken the terra firma

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/comment/12/2010/09/2753d8aaf8b477c172fec190a478abef/original.jpg

[Obi..]

Pssshhhhhh.. I think all of us here are cool enough to start our own word usage now.

My vote's for "tile" or "tiled". As in, style, styled, lined up clean and smooth, like a sick line, or set of tracks down a trail..laid out and done in an impressive manner. Like a well tailored suit has a certain je nes se quoi, something done well like a tiled entrance can make all the difference in the world.

Besides, in a way it fits one of our members to a t, and I'm sure Stover will be all over it, using it to describe how a set of waves is just stacked out along the horizon coming in..

"Check out those waves man, tiled, just tiled." :D

What say you all? My only concern is it rips on "dialed".. :P

[Crinale]

Quick! to Urban Dictionary! haha. pretty sure i would never use this though

[Obi..]

Really it must be just me, but when I hear "Hoon" all I think of is this h word..
http://jeanoram.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/hootenanny.jpg
Chevy 2008 2500hd lifted 8" mud bogging (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90s6r0YqnGQ#)

[corax]

Seasonal Tire Air! (http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=45) - finally, I've been worried about this since spring started 10 days ago. I wonder if I can get combined shipping with an Adjustable Power Band (http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=30) and Cross Drilled Brake Lines (http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1)

[Obi..]

The person who came out with the saying "It's like pissing in a bucket" apparently never went through a major corporation's hiring process and drug screening.

Sample's in, should know all the finite details like pay, etc by Friday hopefully. I'm looking at a 5 10hour day schedule w/ on-call availability. Let's see how quick I can save up for my Silvy/Sierra and what I do with it from there.

[Obi..]

U guys seen this conversation yet? I think they're debating an internet post or something..
twin baby boys have a conversation - part 2 ORIGINAL VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JmA2ClUvUY#ws)

[Crinale]

Very Nice Keith! That KaleCo makes some incredibly useful stuff.. in fact i think i need to get some blinker fluid for my new 4runner, i havent changed out the stock stuff yet.

[fenrisx]

Very Nice Keith! That KaleCo makes some incredibly useful stuff.. in fact i think i need to get some blinker fluid for my new 4runner, i havent changed out the stock stuff yet.


Well, you'll have to wait because it's out of stock.

[Crinale]

Well, you'll have to wait because it's out of stock.

X#$@! No way?! not again :chair:

[corax]

Yahoooo . . . could you land a monster truck on its tires after doing a backflip?
Monster truck backflips are always a crowd pleaser (http://jalopnik.com/#!5786824/monster-truck-backflips-are-always-a-crowd-pleaser)

[Obi..]

Zorz's getting married tomorrow..


What a fucking sellout. :tongueout: :drink: :spit:

[fenrisx]

Ah, he's just joining us cooler, married folk.

[YotaFun]

Being married is overrated,
But being single sucks too.
Be happy for the newly weds, I am :-)

[fenrisx]

Congrats Sean

[Crinale]

doing backflips in monster trucks is cool... and so is drifting a semi ;) (the girl is pretty cute too)
SIZE MATTERS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDGfzYiDEpI#ws)

[Obi..]

Everyone take a moment to bow down to Mike Ryan, king of all Hoonage! ^

*Now which airbase did they film that at b/c it isn't Alameda..might well be California though..Travis?? The Grape Orchard at the North East side off of Turner maybe is a clue?? Could well be So-Cal, or Arizona too?? Then again, Mike lives in California and his daily driver rigs got Cal plates.

[Obi..]

FWIW, I got the job!! Now I ask all of you this..

*If I get paid to orchestrate how a person is serviced does that technically and officially make me a..
http://www.completelybonkers.co.uk/images/smi2%20pimp%20black%20white%20lepstyle%20print.jpg

Mark P, be prepared to answer questions and offer advise on someone else being a S.A.! :D
*I hope I can pull this off and keep this, nice career opportunity.*

[Crinale]

Good Job Shane! happy for you bro :)

[Obi..]

Helped to have the skills and presentation to even get the interview in the first place. I am definitely stoked.

*Is it just me or does that pic I clipped in remind everyone of Steve? Can someone photoshop his green Tacoma into the background?


:rofl:

[fenrisx]

I- almost forgot to do the letter game this time.

Congrats on the new job amigo.

[Crinale]

just about does look like Steve, Shane.. too tired to get into photoshop on my laptop though :chair:

[Obi..]

Kick it down when you can, I'm not sure he's seen that post, let's see if he'll chime in?

[Obi..]

Look, someone else reply or I'll start talking about how I had the pleasure of being introduced to Jason Voss last week and had him answer a bunch of silly questions about Chevy Suspensions, etc.

Nice guy. :thumbup: Didn't appear to have any lingering scratches from this..lives and works right out here, Cupertino.
VOSS CRASHES THE MINT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7SChhO_4hk#ws)

[fenrisx]

Maybe we should make some posts, quick! Not another Chevy, Ford, Dodged a bullet with that one debates.

[Obi..]

Never noticed this before, "poignant" becomes "po" "ignant", which is actually poignant in and of itself.

[Crinale]

OMG Shane.. that may have been one of the most lame things you have ever posted.. and thats saying something :asshat:

[Obi..]

Poop..sorry 'bout that, I'm up stressing about my first day tomorrow and done being a brain for now. FWIW it was a SNL reference.

[corax]

Quick glance might make you think this is a 4runner . . . but it's not.

Chinese SUV driving in Russia...facelift.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyase-RQT_I&feature=player_embedded#)

[Good Times]

Russia? ouch!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sucks to be that guy. What do you have to do to a runner to make it look like that?!?! I barrel rolled mine at 70 mph, and it didn't look ANYTHING like that. :)

[corax]

The actual Toyota version I imagine is more crash proof than the made in China knock-off

BTW, it's called a "Safe" by the maker Great Wall - so it's a Great Wall Safe?!
Looks like it's already been cracked

[Obi..]

U get that pic I sent you of what I got to play around in today Corax?

Bet some of you are jealous!! :tongueout:

Diesel, 5speed, autoswitched 4wd, Japan made, Saudi writing on the door vin plate.

[fenrisx]

Very cool.

[Crinale]

wtf shane? no vids? any hoonage?

[Obi..]

X-X-X

Very much a no-go on that. New job has us transporting them (quit the dealership b/c of drama and someone lying* to me about our pay versus what I saw.) I'll have to get you all a picture of my International Flatbed Transport I just got the keys for, diesel, 5 speed, etc. Tons of fun! :D

:D The Prado's are shipped here from Japan for up-fit for a foreign government's tracking function. All pretty much a SR-5 spec in build, fabric seat upholstery, etc. Very nice compared to all the foof of the Lexus. (That's all I can safely discuss and I'll see if they let me get more with the next batch as long as it doesn't jeopardize our account or my job. There's other cool Toyota related stuff too, I just wish I could share it with all of ya.)

*A lie per definition can include a deliberate omission or failure to fully disclose a correction. Last I checked I don't work for $8/hour with my background..what a bunch of bullshit. Screw that corporation, they'll be in court sooner than later if they do that w/ everyone like they did w/ 4 of us.

[Obi..]

You sprechen sie deutsch?

Here's what I can't take pics of..the engine and trans spec are under "Preisliste"
http://www.toyota.de/cars/new_cars/land_cruiser/index.aspx
http://automiddleeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2010-prado-f3q-a-300x225.jpg

Also a few of these: http://www.toyota.de/cars/new_cars/hiace/index.aspx

[Obi..]

Zis is off topic, but goto google and click on the Charlie Chaplin video bit for his 122nd Birthday. This was filmed recently right here in my area over in the Niles District of Fremont, CA where they're almost done with the historical renovation and preservation of that part of town to begin the celebrations over the town's revitalizing and recent BART track addition they're putting in!

Charlie Chaplin Google Doodle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NGSU2PM9dA#ws)

[Crinale]

as near as i can tell shane, there is no topic in this thread, so by definition you cant be off topic

[Seanz0rz]

bewbies

[Crinale]

cool stuff Sean, very cool stuff ;)

[Obi..]

Do you have any pics of said bewbies? :rofl:

[Seanz0rz]

Easy, http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=765.0

[Obi..]

Fun times while picking up my daughter's new play-slide..

[corax]

Got the new 10 yr old puppy today :D

Here's Tigger (who in a past life was named "Itsa Big Toy" though he never raced)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208484_1822749401631_1027100311_32014211_1148335_n .jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

He's beautiful Keith! Congrats!

[Seanz0rz]

I and alexus are soooo happy for you two! congrats!

[Obi..]

Just seeing that smile on Liz's face makes us stoked for you two also. Explain how he got the yellow/brown?

[04 Rocko Taco]

Kids, it's called Brindle. He's a little bit light, our Plott Hound is brindle as well, but he is darker.

[Obi..]

Look, look! Mongo burn metal, burn metal good!!
PlasmaTable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYCouIcjdGk#)

[corax]

Man, it feels good to have a dog again - been over 2 years
The sand color is from some PlastiKote paint that I got at home depot (good adhesion even though I didn't do any surface prep), then I went over it lightly with a propane torch to "brown" the paint into those stripes :P
(think I should have gone with Rustoleum "Hammered" instead?)

FYI, there's a surprising number of variations in this breed's coloration
http://brga.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/color_chart_large-757x1024.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

Not available in green = do not want...

[Obi..]

Oh please, it isn't like you're Sean the Leprechaun..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4437342995_3c20a79b17.jpg

[Obi..]

Poison, since I might have gotten food poisoning this week and why I am running a horrible fever..
[EDIT]Have food poisoning, lost 1" off my waist though and am now at 210lbs..
Turk does Poison (Scrubs) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVZegDnbJU&playnext=1&list=PLD291697A86C152EC#)
*No hair band, had to relate it to a hospital, so this Scrubs skit won out.

[Crinale]

Quit whining shane..

[Obi..]

Really though, I should stop, huh.

[corax]

They got it right. This article is so full of win, I don't know where to start

http://www.ihatethemedia.com/a-simple-way-to-stop-westboro-baptist-church-funeral-protesters

A couple of days before, one of them (Westboro protestors) ran his mouth at a Brandon gas station and got his arse waxed. Police were called and the beaten man could not give much of a description of who beat him. When they canvassed the station and spoke to the large crowd that had gathered around, no one seemed to remember anything about what had happened.

Rankin County handled this thing perfectly. There were many things that were put into place that most will never know about and at great expense to the county.

Most of the morons never made it out of their hotel parking lot. It seems that certain Rankin county pickup trucks were parked directly behind any car that had Kansas plates in the hotel parking lot and the drivers mysteriously disappeared until after the funeral was over. Police were called but their wrecker service was running behind and it was going to be a few hours before they could tow the trucks so the Kansas plated cars could get out.

A few made it to the funeral but were ushered away to be questioned about a crime they might have possibly been involved in. Turns out, after a few hours of questioning, that they were not involved and they were allowed to go on about their business.

[Crinale]

ugh keith.. now you're skipping letters too? what happened to S?

anyway, that article is definitely full of win :D I love it

[corax]

Sorry - public school graduate :hillbill:

[Obi..]

Tell me what time it was you posted that and how many Arrogant Bastard bottle tops were sitting around your feet? :D

[Obi..]

U had the chance to find a break to visit Black Sheep Pub in Ashland yet? (@Keith)

[fenrisx]

.. [V]ery good day for me today.

1. Had an interview with Polaris for an entry level web dev position. It went really well, and I'm hoping to hear back from them.
2. On the way home the 4Runner rolled over 200k. I have a nice blurry cell phone/while cruising down the highway pick to share with all of you...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5735939718_ff319314ce_z.jpg

[some_odd_girl]

Well that's just awesome! :D

[Obi..]

X-Cuse the interruption..Rest in Peace MachoMan!

[fenrisx]

You gotta be kidding me?! RIP Oohhh Yeahhh.
http://www.pbpulse.com/gossip/celeb-stalker/2011/05/21/wrestling-icon-macho-man-randy-savage-dies-in-florida-car-accident/

[Obi..]

Zis is interesting, both pics..

re: 1979 Toyota 4x4 Pickup (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8490341@N04/5239090307/#) and 1979-83 Toyota 4x4 Pickup (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8490341@N04/5239686752/#)

If you were me and knew of a truck very similar to the red one that was reported stolen from Oregon, but couldn't find the thread about the information on it would you pull the plate info from it and (while screenshotting the info and the person's flickr account who took it since it said they're both in Pace, Florida) call a buddy in law enforcement in Oregon up to run a vin search on the one and another buddy in California to run the other?

I find it both odd and suspicious that two 1st gen pickups both matching recent thefts would show up in the same area like that.

[fenrisx]

After a great interview with Polaris, they went with a more senior guy for the job. The search continues..

[Obi..]

Best to keep your head held high, I've been in the same boat not able to get out from under the rock of lower level employment. If you know anything about bikes or how to run logistics in a distribution warehouse, or can fly a desk I'd recommend hitting up QBP for a job. Great company who I may someday consider.

As for me, off to another dealership interview for Parts Guy, but this time it'll be a performance based wage, not some 100% comission crap where there are not enough inflows to make a decent amount. :)

[Obi..]

Crap.. **ADVISORY: Shane Ranting and Venting Follows..**

I'm so sick of dealing with f@wkin newbies who can't read FAQ's, spam threads, asshats, and wannabe-self-righteous-jackals who bash on everyone outside of their specific clique in online forums. Mostly it's the wannabe-self-righteous-jackals..All these people* need to do is a little self reflection and realize they once were newb's too and affluence and self righteousness don't account for short term stupidity and burning bridges.

*No I am not referring to anyone here, so not directed at people who've grown up into what I see are incredible member's here impressing all of us!!

Cripes, I'm a total whiner now? :rofl:

[fenrisx]

Definitely not going to let it get me down too much. It would have been a cool company to work with I think... probably more exciting than a similar job working for some Bank or similar establishment...

[Obi..]

Exactly the way to look at this..don't get all angry and mad for no reason beating yourself up like I've been doing.

[fenrisx]

Freakin' tornadoes man! Relentless this year.

[Obi..]

Goodness, check these shots out my wife just showed me, the WalMart got tore up but the Home Depot got annhilated..all b/c of slightly different construction methods**. *WalMarts have a program in place called a "CODE BLACK" and are certified evac sites because of the training associated with their staffing requirements as well as provisions they stock everyday.
http://kytx.images.worldnow.com/images/14696621_BG5.JPG
http://www.digitaljournal.com/img/3/1/3/8/8/3/i/8/8/3/p-large/Joplin_Home_Depot2.jpg
**I've worked as a manager in both companies and seen how both differ in construction/prefab. Man though, they got hit hard. :(

[Crinale]

holy crap.. well i know which to head to in an emergency :P they are next door to each other in Santa Maria..

that said, that EF5 Tornado in Minnesota was just insane.. definitely prayin for all those effected, survivors, and those still missing.

[Obi..]

I have family in Springfield and Columbia..I am glad they're ok.

[Crinale]

glad they are ok too.. have friends in Oklahoma city that luckily are ok after the barrage last night..

[Obi..]

just so you know you used "g".

[fenrisx]

holy crap.. well i know which to head to in an emergency :P they are next door to each other in Santa Maria..

that said, that EF5 Tornado in Minnesota was just insane.. definitely prayin for all those effected, survivors, and those still missing.


Krinale, I mean Crinale.. that was Joplin, Missouri that got wiped out by the EF5. Minneapolis only got his with a much smaller tornado. They said we lost like 10,000 trees, but only 1 death from the tornado. Then there was a guy who died of a heart attack while cleaning up limbs after the tornado.

[Crinale]

lol... i was apparently completely out of it mentally.. multiple mistakes of things i already knew >.< haha.. oh well, me = fail

[Obi..]

My oh my, this thing looks mighty pretty with the rack and basket system finally back on. Time to see about a trip!
:clap: Getting 15/17.6mpg too don't hurt, either. :wrenchin:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4X3z1fn1mwY/TeGT5Zge3mI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/Uw_O5rkaTi8/_Preview_.JPEG

[Crinale]

never once saw gas mileage like that.. stupid a340...

[Obi..]

Oh trust me I'm getting the value out of my auto to 5 speed swap. The biggest thing is laying off the go-go pedal though. I need to check my mileage back to here b/c I laid the hammer down all the way from Lathrop to Castro Valley averaging 70-ish in the #2/3 lanes b/c traffic was flying. (68 in the slow lane..love Cali.)

[Crinale]

pitiful, the fast lane was only moving 70?? damn northern Californians drive slow :P

[Obi..]

Quickly got my avg. mpg for the trip above.. 15.67 combined. (Traveling up into the Sierra's and driving back like a bat out of hell.) FWIW most of that 205-120 (Tracy-Manteca) is limited at 70. Add in we did some fireroad playtime and I'm impressed.

[Crinale]

rather impressed by your ~16mpg as well.. but 70 is still sad for fast lane travel in Cali :P im used to Socal, where the fast lane is usually anywhere between 75 and 90 (in traffic)

[Obi..]

Seriously, don't get me wrong here, there was traffic moving faster in some spots but I didn't take part.

[Crinale]

touche.. i never ventured away from the slow 2 lanes in my 4runner.. but in my bmw i rarely leave the fast lanes.. and i usually partake in the fastest groups ;)

[some_odd_girl]

U've got a point about traffic... but the other day I was driving in LA County and all four lanes were going no faster than 67... I was getting pissed. :P

[Obi..]

Whatcha need to do is bore out that 302 of yours or swap in a smog legal Crown Vic Pursuit engine. :D

[some_odd_girl]

'xactly what I've heard before, and you skipped V. ;)

[Obi..]

Yes, yes I did, so what! :D

[Crinale]

http://blog.drjerm.com/BlogImages/zebras.jpg

Zebras disapprove Shane.. thats what!

[Obi..]

Awesome reply Kevin, Zebra's rule. FWIW we bought a season pass for the S.F. Zoo & took our spare passes to Oakland and fed them hay just last week. Oddly enough, we never did see the lion, maybe he was watching us fatten them up for him? http://www.oaklandzoo.org/

*My wife still wonder's why the Meerkats over there and in S.F. love me so much. They run away from all the patrons, but not me. I gotta download those pics. :D

[some_odd_girl]

But have you ever seen zebra's not at the zoo? I've seen them out in the fields in San Simeon... good ol' Mr. Hearst!

[Obi..]

Certainly, usually on a wall or living room floor though. :hillbill:

IIRC Scuba has one sewn into a jacket?
http://www.completelybonkers.co.uk/images/smi2%20pimp%20black%20white%20lepstyle%20print.jpg

[some_odd_girl]

D'oh! Kinda looks like him, maybe he has a secret life he's not telling us about?

[fenrisx]

EEEeeeeeeeEEEEee!!! No longer am I an unemployed stiff. I start as a web developer for Polaris on the 14th!

[Crinale]

EEEeeeeeeeEEEEee!!! No longer am I an unemployed stiff. I start as a web developer for Polaris on the 14th!


Fantastic news Fenrisx! congrats!

[Obi..]

Great news man, congrats!

[fenrisx]

Hopefully this turns into a long term gig for me!

It's shaping up to be a busy month. Next week I start class for summer semester. The week after that I start at Polaris. Then sometime this month we should have our second baby girl!

[Obi..]

I'm almost jealous..got in touch w/ the Toyota dealership I'd interviewed with and hopefully will be hearing back this week. The resulting shutdown post quake/tsunami had left a bunch of us waiting to start. I just hope that I'm still the one they want for the parts spot, I just can't handle spinning wrenches 5 days a week anymore.

[fenrisx]

Just keep those fingers crossed! Hopefully, it'll work out for you.

[Obi..]

Kept trying to keep them crossed but after what I've been through it's been tough. Thankfully I have a loving wife and daughter who always have smiles, hugs and kisses to help me keep my faith in things. :D I keep myself busy w/ little projects also, like finally laying a template down for my shelf and drawer setup I plan on running. It's only in template form right now, I need to finalize the height and shape as well as the pop-outs for the side box covers. Soon though, soon..
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ei6qZ5kmTNg/Ter3_6KIz0I/AAAAAAAAA9A/p_uwAdsNAJE/s720/IMG_0014.JPG

[Obi..]

Lame aggro fat lady trying to get home in traffic just now, playing a game of chicken acting like you're going to run into the rear bumper of my armored 4Runner, were you serious? Be glad I accelerated a little bit and we didn't slam on our brakes b/c all I'd do is drive on and dust your gold Civic paint off the receiver hitch.

Your hissy 55-something-single-spinster-and-butt-ugly-faced-panty-fit was pure fun for all of us sitting around your car while you kept yelling. If I were you I'd take that Harley rider's offer to let him fuck you after nearly hitting him with your bumper. It's likely the only sex you'll get before you pop a jugular throwing needless fits on innocent bystanders.

As for the motor cycle cop's pulling you over, good luck with that one, I know him and he witnessed everything and not only got my version of what happened, but it was mirrored by the other three witnesses.

Like my wife said, lay off the caffeine and diet pills and chill a bit.

[strykersd]

My new project car, a 1967 Squareback is taking up all my time! Saying it needs a bit of work is huge understatement! When I got it...
-the engine would start without starting fluid or idle
-the transmission leaked like crazy, one torn swing axle CV and rear wheel seal
-broken passenger side mirror
-seized front passenger caliper
-brake lights don't work
-turn signals don't work
-radio doesn't work
-AC and heater doesn't work
-slipping clutch


It'll be a fun project! Thankfully I got it for free or I would have just walked away.

[fenrisx]

Next time I'll try to drive a little better!



Lame aggro fat lady trying to get home in traffic just now, playing a game of chicken acting like you're going to run into the rear bumper of my armored 4Runner, were you serious? Be glad I accelerated a little bit and we didn't slam on our brakes b/c all I'd do is drive on and dust your gold Civic paint off the receiver hitch.

Your hissy 55-something-single-spinster-and-butt-ugly-faced-panty-fit was pure fun for all of us sitting around your car while you kept yelling. If I were you I'd take that Harley rider's offer to let him fuck you after nearly hitting him with your bumper. It's likely the only sex you'll get before you pop a jugular throwing needless fits on innocent bystanders.

As for the motor cycle cop's pulling you over, good luck with that one, I know him and he witnessed everything and not only got my version of what happened, but it was mirrored by the other three witnesses.

Like my wife said, lay off the caffeine and diet pills and chill a bit.

[some_odd_girl]

Oh how I wish I didn't have to pay the school $$$, I'd use it to finally get some work done on Betty! :(

[Obi..]

Please don't worry about it, I was loving the entertainment value of it. It's getting more and more like L.A. traffic every day. :D



Next time I'll try to drive a little better!

[some_odd_girl]

Quite right, it can be amusing to see people on the freeway... or to make eye contact with a random stranger... or it can be just plain annoying! (I hate the 405!)

[Obi..]

Running around and another interview in the books.

[YotaFun]

Shaking my head, this thread hasn't been this alive since it started.
So anyone want to help me figure out whats wrong with my friends CR-V?

[Crinale]

Tell us whats wrong with the CR-V and i'll see what i can do.. and if you havent already, sign up for hondasuv.com and post your problems over there. I used to have a CR-V and that forum has a similar vibe to this one for the most part, very chill, knowledgeable people. But like any of the big forums, they get mad if you dont search first :P

[Obi..]

U could've had a v-8.

[fenrisx]

V8 CRV... that'd be quite the sleeper.

[YotaFun]

Well, I will probably start another thread about the CRV.
The quicker I get it fixed the quicker I get him into a Rav4.
This this is just Honda's mistake before they actually made a good CRV...

[Obi..]

X-rays show two bulged discs after my accident last Sept. one in the lumbar and one in my neck. OK, so guess how I'm feeling right now after having lightly wrenched on my rig and cleaning the undercarriage..*Not yet balled up like a crying baby, but yeah, you could say I'm a little "irritable".

@fenrisx, I meant a 4Runner instead. :clap:

@Avy, drink the cool-aid, Honda never makes mistakes? ..cough..cough, Pilot (http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/101223-Honda-Recalls-2010-2011-Accords-2011-Pilot/).

[YotaFun]

Your pain is felt by many here my friend, but your probably stronger then me, I would have been on the ground crying...
I just find it ridiculous when you have to take the motor mount off to change the a/c accessory belt like WTF?

[Obi..]

Zat shit right there sounds like fun. As far as my back, thanks. Yeah, you could say I have a good constitution. Then again I'm prone to get as Raquel puts it "slightly irritable and vocal". I'm just having a hard time coming to grips with having to really consider being a pencil pusher is all.

[YotaFun]

And I don't blame you, being stuck behind a desk does suck, just if you have to make sure its not a retail desk job...

[fenrisx]

Before I forget... I just wanted to say I still love my 3rd gen 4Runner. I wish Toyota had some secret stock of 99-02 Highlander models tucked away. I've love a rust free 0mile 3rd gen.

[Obi..]

Check your local area and state's regions for estate auctions. A lot of times someone's passed away and their heirs dispute things or they owe money to say a credit card company. Things get stuck in probate a lot of times, sometimes for 7-10 years and I've seen easily 3 nicely kept Toyota's come off the blocks being in pristine condition since they're stored in climate controlled holding to protect all of the deceased's property.

ie: Louisville, KY.. http://www.beckortauctions.com/index.php?subp=1&sct=&pg=ap&pid=22098&ap_sub=det&det=1

or even (*use Hilux/Surf-4Runner for the search term): http://www.carjunction.com/search_stock.php

[Obi..]

Damn, a thief got put on notice and I totally missed out on it?


4runner_kid is bmx4ever aka benrold aka John Kahler and his parts and trucks are not legit...... http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=893978&highlight=bmx4ever+hgtd

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=63352.60
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=893978&highlight=bmx4ever+hgtd

It's odd b/c the guy's headshot's available from his pics and it matched up to two descriptions as well as some surveillance video. Two completely different areas, one set from the GrassValley and Folsom area, and the last one from a town in Southern Oregon.

LOL..I wonder how John sleeps at night seeing as the time's for the first two match what's said on Pirate and Marlin, then in one post he was known to have gone to Oregon at that time while posting up a welder for sale. Guess what one of the stolen items in Oregon was.. :loser:

[fenrisx]

Eh.. weld him to the bottom of a truck and then take it rock crawling.

[Obi..]

FWIW, I need me a Camry like this! ^Yeah, I'm sure the kid's gotten his dues by now in some way or another.

NASCAR V8 Powered Toyota Camry Coupe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3ODoDZxoSg#ws)
NASCAR edition TRD V8 Camry by RK Collection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N69os22HuVw&NR=1#ws)
NASCAR edition TRD V8 Camry burnout. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAxVFhlEZ6A#ws)
NASCAR edition TRD V8 Camry drive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCHL1cFm8I8&NR=1#ws)

[YotaFun]

Good God that thing is sweet looking as a two door!
Now if Toyota would only make the two door camry again...
Also, while I know it is a NASCAR edition car, the sound of that motor to me just didn't fit...
Maybe the IS-F motor would have been cool, or..... dare is say... LF-A?

Also I love how the speedo doesn't work, looks like its stuck at 120-140 lol

[Obi..]

He did a lot of work on it, I gotta say it turned out nice, and for a street version without the "NASCAR" bit, yeah I'd do the Lexus engine too. Did you see how they ran the EGT, etc gauges in an integrated pod above the center console vents, trick!! How about the fact he's easily doing 60mph at that one point and still in 2nd gear! :drool: On another side of things, how about a lifted Tercel to wheel in?
tercel climbing the rocks.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnfrbo0g9ms#)

[Obi..]

I'm thinking of talking w/ financial aid and the grants/scholarship people at school tomorrow after I got a call from the admissions office today. I'm tempted to find out if it's worth my trying a different route of fill-in coursework and getting my ducks in a row for a bachelor's in something different rather than sitting here day to day not finding a good job/career opportunity. This way I have some finances and an actual path to a bachelor's degree since they've closed out the entries for the path I was on. I keep stressing out and I wasn't like this while in school. being pissed off and beating myself up is just plain stupid w/ the economy like it is still.

Thoughts?

**Check the news about what just happened today w/ Marie Callender's, two of my former co-worker's who were managers are out on the street s.o.l. and pissed as all get out right now. :screwy:

[Crinale]

This this is just Honda's mistake before they actually made a good CRV...
Just sayin, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the first gen CR-V. Easily able to go 300k miles with just mild preventative maintenance.

And Damn that Tercel is bad ass! WANT!

[Obi..]

Kick ass!? Eff'r wouldn't come out without a fight so I broke out the benchmade and cut her out.
Female Dog Tick picked up tonight in Fremont.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5033/5834783241_272244cb78.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5037/5834784327_f11525ae85.jpg

[YotaFun]

This this is just Honda's mistake before they actually made a good CRV...
Just sayin, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the first gen CR-V. Easily able to go 300k miles with just mild preventative maintenance.


Lol Are we sure where talking about the same gen CR-V?
The 97-01 CR-V with the B20 engine with the horrible head thats notorious for burning vavle guys and requiring machine work or a new head, that Gen CR-V?

[Obi..]

Man, a few of us in the local Toyota community got duped, please help us out, here's the post I made for ih8mud.

Viperghd and I saw this ad around the same time for a local 4Runner being parted out since he's on the hunt for parts. Both of us without knowing the other had seen it left our numbers to ask about checking it out. Around 10-30 minutes later we both started getting hit w/ solicitation calls for travel arrangements, you won a trip give us your info, etc-etc. All of this for me was about three weeks ago and I stopped it by pulling an ace out of my sleeve and saying "You just reached the district's office for the sheriff, it's a private line, what did you need?" but apparently Viper has just found out this is happening and told me.

So, here's the ad, the #'s (925)565-3724 . Give them a call but first block your # so they can't harass you, or leave it so you can have some more fun when they call you back. I believe it's b/c someone has a job as a salesperson w/ a minimum # of cold calls or contacts needed to keep their pay, but this is just shady b/c they can then also sell off your # and info, not to mention if someone is stupid enough to give a credit card, etc they're screwed. What should've caught my eye first was the 925 # being it's in the 510 area code, but initially I gave it the benefit of the doubt knowing after a recent move I've kept an old # for a while before getting a local one.

I've blocked the ad's every other day since but they keep popping up and craigslist is doing nothing to stop it.

So, please fellow 'Mud members, please on our behalf, please give them a call, give them a few calls, give them a call at 3pm, give them a call at 3am, hell give them a call at 6:13am while you're on the shitter and share what you're up to and how it helps you shop for Toyota parts having your bowls cleared at the same time, or how you have tourettes and have to cry out ass-turn every third or fourth word and it turns your significant other on and made them horny in your 4Runner and you need new parts to clear off the love stains from the fold down rear cargo seats.. :D

Let the fun ensue!

[fenrisx]

No need to worry about blocking a number if you use GMail. You can call people using Google Voice from within GMail. By default it's just a number they can't call you back on. Can have some fun with that..

[fenrisx]

Oh, and by the way... my wife had our second baby girl, Temperance Gabriella Rose, yesterday! 06/14/2011 @ 11:42PM. She was 8lbs 8oz, 21 1/4in long. Needless to say, I didn't make it to my first day @ Polaris (06/14).

[Obi..]

Pretty girl ya got there man! Tempe Rose has a great ring to it. I'm pretty sure Polaris will understand b/c if they don't you ain't gonna want to be there for long. Here's mine from about 9 months ago..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-llql0S4mG4o/TfmiP6gIDXI/AAAAAAAABJ4/wWJFo6wAoL8/s720/IMG_0333.JPG

**FWIW I'm being recalled to interview w/ the closer of the two Toyota dealerships as well as Farmer's Insurance tomorrow. I'll let you guys know how it all went. Ross Stores was a complete and utter joke and a waste of my time, but I knew that going in.

[Crinale]

quite right we are talking about the same gen.. i used to have a 97 (that only had issues because i didnt take care of it). With proper maintenance they are really realiable. There is nothing wrong with the b20, other than it needs its valves adjusted every 30-40k miles. Otherwise very stout engine. Granted, yes, if you neglect to adjust the valves that often, you WILL have your exhaust valves tighten themselves into the pistons :P

Lol Are we sure where talking about the same gen CR-V?
The 97-01 CR-V with the B20 engine with the horrible head thats notorious for burning vavle guys and requiring machine work or a new head, that Gen CR-V?

[Obi..]

Sure, when you put it that way it makes sense. Same reason on the 3.0 you need to adjust the valves, unless you want them frozen into the head.

Seen this yet since I'm still an anime geek.. Vash is back!
TRIGUN: BADLANDS RUMBLE - Official Movie Trailer - IN THEATERS SUMMER 2011 -- US & CANADA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBEG0VHCZ8#ws)

[Crinale]

Trigun is pretty awesome! but your public schooling is showing again Shane :P

[YotaFun]

Ultimately I was a Gundam Wing guy, but then I watch me beloved Cowboy Bebop.

[Obi..]

Vash, Bebop, Mancross, Harlock, Star Blazers, and sadly BraveStarr, Jem (fucking lame ass all get out but my cousin watched it when we were at their house so we were stuck trading off w/ what the girls watched, stuff like Amazing Bungee Adventure, were only watched in order to get in ThunderCats and Transformers.

[Obi..]

WTF man, holy fucking drama infused hormones over dem kittezh or what?
Buy her a kitten and go for a run and she's all yours?? :screwy:
eHarmony Video Bio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc#)

[04 Rocko Taco]

Xcelent!!! Check out my new thread!! (shameless plug)
http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=9760.msg97464;topicseen#new

[Obi..]

Yes, this Porsche is Dunn too?*

http://jalopnik.com/5814011/this-is-a-porsche-with-10000-bullet-holes

Too soon if the report's true?

[Obi..]

Zee news is nothing for work w/ Toyota*.. so it looks like I'm-a-gonna have to sellout for really low pay and go back into a management program w/ a large retailer. I have my final interview tomorrow and if I do this it'll be in a part of the program/division where I should at least be able to get credits towards my teaching Credential for it being Automotives (Transportation Primary Credential..I need to fill in my requisite experience hours).

*It seems the local dealerships had to switch all their crews from 4 ten hour day shifts to 5 ten hour shifts and lay off easily 5 guys for each location. :screwy: Too bad I can't move to Portland, I'd be down the street from Keith at either a great bike shop, bike part manufacturing house, or dealership. Oh well, take what live hands you, right? ;)

[fenrisx]

Ay.. seems like shit just doesn't want to roll in your favor sometimes. Just have to keep at it, and eventually things can only change for the better.

[Obi..]

Bwaaahaaaaaahaaaaa!! Guess I shouldn't have washed my rig off until later in the year?
http://media.baycitizen.org/uploaded/images/2011/6/rainy-weather-feature-photo-1/lightbox/best2_6175.JPG
http://www.baycitizen.org/weather/story/record-setting-rainfall-san-francisco/

[DHC6twinotter]

crap, my clutch pedal doesn't like to return all the way back up for some reason.

[Obi..]

Did you check both the pivot spring assembly and the upper long spring assembly? Besides the obvious bad clutch master/lines and/or main pivot spring and collars, the long-springs shoot loose on the 3rd-Gens all the time. People can't figure out where the long-spring goes b/c they see the pivot spring assembly's intact, things are working, so they just throw them out. Let me find you a pic from my setup for reference. I'll throw in some writing to hopefully show what causes this to happen. :) Yes, my pedal assembly's out of a '98, like the stamp says.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zMJnZls_Psg/Tgqi164iTPI/AAAAAAAABNQ/dCpaYwRGAJY/s720/IMG_0014.JPG

[Obi..]

Everyone realizes I really get bored sitting here not being able to work?

LMFAO, I'm an asshat? ;)

You have been banned for the following reason:
violating nudity policy

Date the ban will be lifted: 07-07-11, 02:00 PM

Who knew a 35% image could get you banned on one of the other forums, where the same crap flies for everyone else? Guess I ruffled some jerk's feathers? :D

[YotaFun]

Dan I had an 00' do this to me at work.
We replaced the spring, clutch pedal arm, and the little white bushing that the spring seats itself in on the pedal arm.
What happens is that little white bushing wears out and goes by by, then the spring starts digging itself into the clutch pedal arm.
After we replaced it all was well again,
but when it was bad it would sometimes just fall slowly down on its own or go down and stay down on its own

[Obi..]

Dan I had an 00' do this to me at work...


F'in Avy, WTH!! We're on F not D!! :loser:

[YotaFun]

grr, sorry, long day, crap hitting the fan, I just didn't care I wanted to help a guy out!

[Obi..]

Haa-haa, all good, I needed a chuckle just now, I forgot it's already beer time there for ya. ;)

[Obi..]

I'm awake and bored..Just pluging in different words into the html code..

[Obi..]

Just wanted to say Happy 4th of July, 2011 and a thanks to those that provide us with that freedom.

[Obi..]

Kewl :thumbup:

[fenrisx]

Loving the new phone...

[Obi..]

Man, I'm bored and I should be at Rubithon taking pics. Then I find out I blew my steering stabilizer, it's the same age as the shocks, all originals, guess where any play $ I had is going. :chair: At least the Tokiko's held up all this time. Maybe b/c it's been sitting a ton lately the wiper seal just rotted out.

[YotaFun]

Nothing to do on a saturday night, and I actually have money to go out, so sad...

[Obi..]

Order in + some porn? :laugh:

[Obi..]

Pics b/c it did happen. I had wiped it down Friday after we got back to the Safeway in Hollister and the dripping is still happening today, time to go shopping b/c "If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and if it's broke, upgrade!" :wrenchin:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AhM5T-2ifXU/TiI_lFbJUgI/AAAAAAAABPo/DqWdlG1dVmM/s720/IMG_0001.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ul5bfQdZZMI/TiI_mhLfTSI/AAAAAAAABPs/pOvIytkg_S4/s720/IMG_0003.JPG

[Obi..]

Quit having stupid little problems 4Runner, please.

[YotaFun]

Really not sure what we are looking at here, heads up?

[DHC6twinotter]

So, not sure about the pictures in the first post, but I think it's the steering stabilizer. Time for an OME stabilizer?

Picture in the 2nd post is a loose nut on the EGR pipe.

[Obi..]

That is correct sir. I blew out the stabilizer dinking around at Hollister last week and then the egr collar somehow works it's way loose yesterday. Didn't even see it but knew something was up b/c my idle and acceleration got funny. Hooking up the vacuum gauge on the right manifold port and having my wife rev the engine I first thought I blew a plug, then I see it rattling around. Checked things and tightened it back up. I'm going to go grab some anti sieze tomorrow, loosen it back up clean things and properly retorque it and see if it happens again (Thorley Part).

[some_odd_girl]

U guys should look at my Dropkick pics. It was an awesome show. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2195888775714.2110647.1202040180&type=1&l=d2c02eb3e9

[corax]

Very nice. Bagpipes rock

[Obi..]

Wow. :D

[corax]

Xylophones annoy me . . . just wanted everyone to know in case it ever comes up

[^VooDoo^]

Zombies, The lot of you.

[malteserunner]

Zombies, The lot of you.
You forgot 'Y'. Poor, poor, little 'y'.

[Obi..]

Ahhh, time to post this.. :(

Feeler:

1995 4Runner (Clean/Good Condition). 2wd-Automatic to 4wd-5speed Conversion.
All factory wiring, cruise control, smog, etc retained.
Armored.
Recent Top End Rebuild, etc. (long list :D )
Excellent Daily Driver/Expedition Rig!
Tastefully Mod'd with only the essentials.

$8500

Reason for selling: Recent back injury necessitating consideration of a car instead so I can actually get in and not be in a ton of pain doing so. (*It'll be a 4wd though. :thumbup: )

Serious Inquiries Only

[YotaFun]

Bummer Man,
But you gotta do what you gotta do

[Obi..]

Causality.

I'm just playing with the idea right now is all. Right after the accident I had an offer for $9200 on it, but I am still attached to it. We'll see what plays out and what people are willing to consider price wise because you can get a 97+ for about $1500 less, with of course, a lot of work to bring it up to where mine is now.

The idea of using it less as a daily driver and just getting a Corolla or Camry as a commuter instead is on the list also. (Benefit of living less than a mile from my wife's work is we don't drive or really "need" two vehicles.)

[Obi..]

Dang, I had a really funky weekend, not in a good way. That said, I like you guys and this forum. I'm glad to see it still around.

Call me crazy, whatever.

;) Just my "Treat" to you all! Happy Halloween/Feliz Dio de Los Muerton. Have a Great Night everyone! :D

[some_odd_girl]

Everybody should check out my Death Valley pics. It was an awesome trip. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2240171962766.2112070.1202040180&type=1&l=bcb9d9f79b

[Obi..]

Frickin awesome shot Bekah! Mirror it so the shirt reads correctly and it'd be even cooler. ;)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296678_2242858589930_1202040180_32020569_148500407 4_n.jpg

[some_odd_girl]

Frickin awesome shot Bekah! Mirror it so the shirt reads correctly and it'd be even cooler. ;)


Gosh I didn't even think about doing that. It does look pretty cool, kinda unrealistic though. :P

[04 Rocko Taco]

How i want to look at those pics, but I can't FB is blocked at work... maybe when I get home in the AM.

[some_odd_girl]

Interesting that they've blocked it... kind of makes sense though!

[Obi..]

Just exert your moderator powers and bring in your own laptop and bypass their firewall for your device. In the meantime, here's something that should pass the filters there. ~Still have to edit it and fix the redeye(s).
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XLiaCReOMh4/TrI89kuNauI/AAAAAAAABkA/pXSs6B-9fso/s640/IMG_0004.JPG

[some_odd_girl]

Hehe, that's cute!

[Obi..]

I landed the (auto industry) CSR/ISR job! :D

Clocked a little office time today, and I'll clock some more a couple of days next week. Officially I start in full once the Baja 1000's over and Lil'One's on PreSchool. This is the job I've been wanting the past 3 years and somehow it all came together suddenly last week out of pure chance.

Everyone, step away from the keyboard before replying...

Ask yourself "Hold it, he's gotta be kidding right?" and smile.

Answer "Holy Crap he actually did it, no really, he did it!!"

Now do a little "Happy Dance Jig" and raise a beer in my honor.

Cause I just did it!!! :D
http://angrymrbungle.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fuck-yeah.jpg

[corax]

Just wondering what a "CSR/ISR job" is before I raise my mug of echinacea tea in congratulations (no beer until I rid myself of whatever took hold of my throat).

BTW, I saw a repair order at work with the name "Dick Spitznass" on it yesterday. Really, that's someone's name, google it if you want. And it wasn't spelled R-i-c-h-a-r-d, either

[Obi..]

Kool!! Congrats. While we're on the topic of kids, remember this scam drama on the boards? The kid's still doing it and using the money to buy bmx bikes!

re:


Damn, a thief got put on notice and I totally missed out on it?


4runner_kid is bmx4ever aka benrold aka John Kahler and his parts and trucks are not legit...... http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=893978&highlight=bmx4ever+hgtd

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=63352.60
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=893978&highlight=bmx4ever+hgtd

:loser:


Check out the video! My new bike unboxing! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3jMJ-pQODM#)

[some_odd_girl]

Quite interesting, skipped from J to P...

[Obi..]

Man!

[FIXED!]

Stupid iPhone auto correct must've been trying to fix my post. Whadya think of my screen name change? It's my "Old School" nickname. :D

[some_odd_girl]

lol now you skipped from K to M ;) And considering I can't figure out who you are with the screen name change, I can't tell ya... :P

[Seanz0rz]

Now, I can't figure out wtf is going on nor where we are, so i'll start back up with an N.

btw, NCB, i know who you are...

[some_odd_girl]

Oh well I have no clue... but how have you all been?

[Obi..]

Pretty good man.

[Good Times]

Quietly bringing this thread back!

[YotaFun]

Really sneaky you are!

[Seanz0rz]

So it's OK for Lance to bump a year and a half old thread, but when a noob does it, I want to strangle him or her. Works for me.