Miata Turbo Forum - Boost cars, acquire cats.

Insert BS here A place to discuss anything you want

How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-17-2012, 05:01 PM
  #12241  
y8s
2 Props,3 Dildos,& 1 Cat
iTrader: (8)
 
y8s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fake Virginia
Posts: 19,338
Total Cats: 573
Default
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
Based on the popularity of the TV show "Mad Men", the attire of the 1960s would appear to be an idea aspirational goal.

Huh. Was no aware that they called it that.

Wouldn't Francisco Scaramanga island be more appropriate?
it has a local name I'm sure but the locals call it James Bond Island because tourists bring money to buy overpriced shlocky junk.
y8s is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 05:12 PM
  #12242  
Boost Pope
iTrader: (8)
 
Joe Perez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Chicago. (The less-murder part.)
Posts: 33,026
Total Cats: 6,592
Default
Originally Posted by y8s
it has a local name I'm sure but the locals call it James Bond Island because tourists bring money to buy overpriced shlocky junk.
Can you buy a stick-on third nipple?
Joe Perez is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 05:23 PM
  #12243  
Elite Member
iTrader: (21)
 
rleete's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 6,593
Total Cats: 1,259
Default
Not gonna help with your chances with the ladies much.
rleete is online now  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 08:34 PM
  #12244  
mkturbo.com
iTrader: (24)
 
shuiend's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 15,177
Total Cats: 1,681
Default
I might go look at this 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 next week. Autocheck comes out clean on it. If it checks out mechanically do you guys see any reason it could not tow a miata? I will probably be using uhaul trailers for the next year.

Also what is a general price for getting an open trailer that can tow a miata? I honestly have not looked into those prices yet. So any estimate would be nice to know.
shuiend is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 10:50 PM
  #12245  
Elite Member
iTrader: (1)
 
gearhead_318's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,966
Total Cats: 21
Default
Originally Posted by shuiend
I might go look at this 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 next week. Autocheck comes out clean on it. If it checks out mechanically do you guys see any reason it could not tow a miata? I will probably be using uhaul trailers for the next year.

Also what is a general price for getting an open trailer that can tow a miata? I honestly have not looked into those prices yet. So any estimate would be nice to know.
Good truck, it will have no problem towing a miata. Be sure to check the bushings, if they're original they won't last much longer. If you hear any squeaking thats a sign the bushings are on their way out.
gearhead_318 is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 11:25 PM
  #12246  
mkturbo.com
iTrader: (24)
 
shuiend's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 15,177
Total Cats: 1,681
Default
Originally Posted by Shearhead_3:16
Good truck, it will have no problem towing a miata. Be sure to check the bushings, if they're original they won't last much longer. If you hear any squeaking thats a sign the bushings are on their way out.
How much does it cost to have bushings replaced? In all honesty I will probably be having a local shop do most of the work on the truck if I get it.
shuiend is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-17-2012, 11:58 PM
  #12247  
Elite Member
iTrader: (1)
 
gearhead_318's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,966
Total Cats: 21
Default
Originally Posted by shuiend
How much does it cost to have bushings replaced? In all honesty I will probably be having a local shop do most of the work on the truck if I get it.
It wasn't cheep, I'd say $300ish and that was for either the bushings and tie rod on one side, or the front bushings and one tie rod. I think it was for the bushings & tie rod on just one side though (front drivers side).

Get poly bushings for sure.
gearhead_318 is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 12:53 AM
  #12248  
Elite Member
iTrader: (24)
 
viperormiata's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Key West
Posts: 6,110
Total Cats: 283
Default
Social Distortion-John Mauer's 1969 Jazz Bass for sale

Up to 15 grand so far.
viperormiata is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 10:15 AM
  #12249  
Boost Pope
iTrader: (8)
 
Joe Perez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Chicago. (The less-murder part.)
Posts: 33,026
Total Cats: 6,592
Default
OMGOMGOMG! The Tektronix Scope Tour 2012 is coming to a city near you!

http://www.tektronixscopetour.com/

Don't miss the breathtaking seminar on Fundamentals of Mixed Domain Analysis!

(You can learn a lot about how much of a nerd someone is by the spam they receive.)
Joe Perez is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 12:27 PM
  #12250  
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
redturbomiata's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London,OH
Posts: 1,139
Total Cats: 13
Default
guys i figured out how the members of cr get so much camber

no lug nuts
Attached Thumbnails How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways-5ce54778.jpg  
redturbomiata is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 12:28 PM
  #12251  
mkturbo.com
iTrader: (24)
 
shuiend's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 15,177
Total Cats: 1,681
Default
Originally Posted by redturbomiata
guys i figured out how the members of cr get so much camber

no lug nuts
Lug nuts are added unsprung weight. I highly suggest removing them as they are 100% not needed.
shuiend is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 12:32 PM
  #12252  
Elite Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Oscar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bolton, UK
Posts: 3,022
Total Cats: 120
Default
I haz moar
Attached Thumbnails How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways-img_0066.jpg  
Oscar is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 02:02 PM
  #12253  
Antisaint
iTrader: (17)
 
Vashthestampede's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Danbury, CT
Posts: 4,564
Total Cats: 58
Default
Well I just typed up $150k worth of proposals and emailed them out. I never dealt with this side of the business before and I had no idea how stressful it was.

At least when I'm outside whacking up forms I dont have to use my brain. lol
Vashthestampede is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 02:12 PM
  #12254  
Elite Member
iTrader: (24)
 
viperormiata's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Key West
Posts: 6,110
Total Cats: 283
Default
sik. going in the slammed thread on CR
Attached Thumbnails How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways-dscn0966.jpg  
viperormiata is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 04:24 PM
  #12255  
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
redturbomiata's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London,OH
Posts: 1,139
Total Cats: 13
Default
Everyone should post a pic like that in the slammed thread over there.
redturbomiata is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-18-2012, 04:57 PM
  #12256  
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
redturbomiata's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London,OH
Posts: 1,139
Total Cats: 13
Default
For as big as the newer mustangs, they are fun to drive. And make a ---- loads of torque
redturbomiata is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-19-2012, 03:02 PM
  #12257  
Elite Member
iTrader: (7)
 
mgeoffriau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 7,388
Total Cats: 474
Default
$15 shipped for a hooded Carhartt jacket. Get 'em while they last.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_3ZZVA46162301P
mgeoffriau is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-19-2012, 03:12 PM
  #12258  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,493
Total Cats: 4,080
Default
you mean $115.00
Braineack is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-19-2012, 03:12 PM
  #12259  
Junior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
flying_solo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 340
Total Cats: 6
Default
---- ***** no smalls!
flying_solo is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat
Old 04-19-2012, 03:17 PM
  #12260  
Elite Member
iTrader: (7)
 
mgeoffriau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 7,388
Total Cats: 474
Default
Originally Posted by Braineack
you mean $115.00
You no read so good, eh?


EDIT: Too late, all gone anyway.
mgeoffriau is offline  
Reply
Leave a poscat 0 Leave a negcat



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:03 PM.