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rjsmd

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  1. "For the first thousand customers, Tesla is offering the Founders Series Roadster, a limited-edition vehicle with all of the bells and whistles. To reserve a Founders Series, buyers must put down a $5,000 reservation, payable through a credit card, and wire the company $245,000 within 10 days to complete the reservation. Tesla’s reservation site states that reservations are not final until the wire transfer is received, and only 1,000 reservations will be available. Reservations for regular Roadster models, which have a starting price of $200,000, will also require payment of $5,000, payable by credit card, and a $45,000 wire transfer, due in 10 days, with the balance due at delivery."
  2. True, but it seems to be the obvious choice. I recall SRT engineers talking about the motor having been designed and built ready for FI, right from the factory. Throw a couple pounds of boost at the thing, and you're there. Some potential customers might then also be enticed by the little voice on their shoulder telling them they could easily up the boost for even more insanity. Not to mention, the competition is blown, so it would be the simplest, and perhaps, most logical move before potentially throwing in the towel.
  3. Unfortunately (for this particular case), the Supreme Court outlawed the death penalty for juveniles, even when tried as adults.
  4. The SRT Viper should more easily and comfortably accommodate taller drivers. I have two friends, both 6'4," who have owned Gen II Vipers. Both installed the seat lowering kit to make the driver's position livable. The Gen 5 has 1.6 inches of height adjustment, and 3.5 inches of additional seat travel, compared with the outgoing model. I seem to also recall a technical bulletin stating that they had pushed the firewall about an inch forward. All this, in conjunction with the Sabelt shell seats, and a lower center console, threaten to make the interior of the Gen V far more comfortable for all, especially taller drivers.
  5. With all the controversy surrounding this film, I simply had to go see it. Frankly, my intention was to try to enjoy it for what it was, rather than get mired down in the Geo-political and social implications of the work. It is a bit long compared to similar films in the same genre, but I'm generally a fan of such subject matter, and I found a way to multitask, so it was all good. I thought the production values and editing were decent, though given the length of the piece, I might have considered moving the cameras around between scenes to vary the angles and points of view. The location scouting was good, as I enjoyed much of the backdrop. Frankly, I was surprised to see such progress in the quality of roads and highways in parts of Mexico. I was further pleased at the extent to which they have seemingly embraced bilingual reciprocity, at least as far as signs go, as I was able to understand them all. It was casting that truly left me wanting. I got that the director was going for the classic "Buddy Car Flick," but knowing that he left an available, potential best actress contender on the bench, was virtually unforgivable. Would I consider seeing it again? Perhaps, so long as I could simultaneously cross something else of the to do list. As for a sequel, if there's one in the works, I hope they ditch the dude in the passenger seat in favor of the more spicy option that we all know the director has under wraps!
  6. Late to the party, but congratulations on an outstanding acquisition. Love the white on red, and I fancy the white wheels as opposed to the silver. I'm inclined to wish you enjoy it, but I trust you need no such prompting.
  7. If true, congratulations are in order. That car is absolutely stunning.
  8. I thought I had implied an awareness of this. I was playing along with what I thought was the spirit of the thread.
  9. I can't wait for the impending mental illness defense of this POS. Regardless from which mental illness he does (or will allegedly) suffer, there can be no doubt he methodically, planned and implemented a heinous premeditated crime. When taken in its totality: the tactical gear, multiple weapons, high-capacity magazines, tear gas, high casualty potential target, booby-trapped apartment, etc, no mental illness can explain the fact that this is one evil M-F'er. Call me uncivilized, but individuals indisputably caught in the act of such an evil, premeditated crime, should be made an example and treated to death by torture. Whether home grown or foreign, be they politically, religiously, or personally motivated. This to give others, similarly equipped to consider such an act, some moment of pause that weighs more heavily than the potential for infamy and life in prison (or a quick and painless death).
  10. Don't know if it's the angle, but there appears to be an alignment issue with that side vent. Between that, that after market spoiler and the spots/debris the car has left on the floor (or is it a counter), I'd be concerned this is a storied car.
  11. rjsmd

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    Another recommendation for BendPak. I have also heard good comments from owners of Atlas Lifts (Greg Smith Equipment) and Revolution Lifts. If you have sufficient ceiling height, I suggest a taller model that allows an SUV to park underneath, even if you don't plan to park an SUV under it. That gives you the option to store the top car high enough that you don't have to duck under the lift. And, depending on the height of the vehicle to be stored on the top bunk, unless it has a front end lift, you might want to consider an extended ramp option. Several lift manufacturers offer such an option. RaceRamps would be another option. Using wood blocks to extend the ramps gets old after a few times.
  12. Just checked it out on LPB's website. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations.
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