Ramble about anything in here...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

woot I got the 1000th post!

[MeFryRice]

101 pages later! :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

Mike could you post up in the technical section what your problem is? Just in case others are having the same issues.

I'm trying to see what he's talking about. Not much to any avail. If I click New Posts, it shows them in order as they were posted, ascending order based on time.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Likewise...

[Doppelgänger]

When I got to any forum (Off Topic/Meets/For Sale)m it's displaying the threads in alphibetical order. I have to scroll to the bottom of the page and manually re-sort the page listing to post count and in descending order.

Oh, who decided on my user title? Sounds like something Kurt would come up with.....

[Doppelgänger]

Holy ****? That was you? lolololololololol
Yes, that was me. I also got an email from another member on here reguarding the cup... but i'll let him step forward lol

[RotorNutFD3S]

Gotcha. I see that.

[JennB]

When I got to any forum (Off Topic/Meets/For Sale)m it's displaying the threads in alphibetical order. I have to scroll to the bottom of the page and manually re-sort the page listing to post count and in descending order.

Oh, who decided on my user title? Sounds like something Kurt would come up with.....

Quit yer *****in DuffelBagger

[Doppelgänger]

Oddly enough, when viewing the forums, I can see the latest thread postings to the right of the sub-forum... but if I click on that sub-forum, the thread listings go all funk.

[RotorNutFD3S]

It's a setting in the Management settings. I'm working on it.

Your title is a product of my boredom at 3am.

[metalman]

Oh, who decided on my user title? Sounds like something Kurt would come up with.....

LOL...... excellent.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Oddly enough, when viewing the forums, I can see the latest thread postings to the right of the sub-forum... but if I click on that sub-forum, the thread listings go all funk.

figured it out, being fixed now

[RotorNutFD3S]

I have reset all the forums now. Everything should show in order now. :)

[wildfire0310]

It's a setting in the Management settings. I'm working on it.

Your title is a product of my boredom at 3am.

Thanks your boredom just gave me a good little laugh.

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: Glad to hear it!

AHHH!!! :lol: does not work!!!

[Doppelgänger]

I miss my cup :(

Yup, thread order is correct again. All is well in the land of mx5atl !

[amaff]

yay new forum!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I miss my cup :(

Yup, thread order is correct again. All is well in the land of mx5atl !

Make a new one! ;)

Glad the forum meets your standards.

[Doppelgänger]

yeah, i guess i'll have to.....

[MeFryRice]

start a collection of doodle cups....

[RotorNutFD3S]

Have one that says "Touch this cup and I'll go f***ing ninja on your ***."

[MeFryRice]

Too bad it's made of Styrofoam, I'd say hook some electricity up to it. I bet they won't touch it again after the first initial electrocution!! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

Need some cubicle missle launchers. lol

[Doppelgänger]

Alrighty,

phase 1 garbage bag gluing in place.... I also smeared glue all over an empty can and got it nice and stuck in the bag because those lazy ****s will just pull a couple things of garbage out of the bag without changing it.

[JennB]

I hope you accidentally glue your hand to the trash can as punishment for not taking out our trash this morning.

[RotorNutFD3S]

ROFL!!! Too bad you don't have surveillance.

[Doppelgänger]

oh ****..... it's not really that full is it? at least they come back again this week :(

[JennB]

The tan colored can is totally full. I put it out. I didn't bother with the green one since your bumper is in front of it. It may be full, I don't know.


There were giant mutant Blue Jays in the back yard eating the cat food like it was candy when I left this morning.

[wildfire0310]

The tan colored can is totally full. I put it out. I didn't bother with the green one since your bumper is in front of it. It may be full, I don't know.


There were giant mutant Blue Jays in the back yard eating the cat food like it was candy when I left this morning.

oh were is the camera when you need it right?

[Doppelgänger]

hahahahahaha.

The green one is not near full... i know that.

[metalman]

The **** hole hell that is Ebay has greatly 'improved' their setup....it is now NOT possible for sellers to leave negative feedback to buyers. Thats really awesome! This way you can screw with sellers and be a deadbeat etc etc with no real repercussions...unless some moron at Ebay decides to act upon the issue. As each year goes by Ebay gets ****tier while increasing their intake of your cash.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Pretty much why I sell things on various forums and CraigsList. Never looked back. :)

[MeFryRice]

I hate eBay.

[Doppelgänger]

update - came in and the bag was changed :( But, I guess I put so much glue on it, the new bag is now glued to the can. Before I leave today, it's going to get a good dose of liquid :)

[MeFryRice]

use super-glue! :D

[Doppelgänger]

nah, it'll just rip. I used white glue because I knew there was no way in hell of it drying and when the cleaning person coems to pull the bag off the can, it'll get all over their hands.

[MeFryRice]

oh good idea, I didn't see it as it being messy!

[Sawyer]

Thanksgiving is next week. Are you guys doing anything special?

I have 11 days off of school and 5 days off of work, so I'm probably just going to be relaxing..

[MeFryRice]

Um.....well I Turkey day off along with the next day which will be spent shopping maybe.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Anyone see the news about the ****ing Somali pirates that have taken an oil tanker with 2 million barrels of oil and a crew of 25. NATO and the US Navy have both said that they do not believe that anyone is going to try to intercept this ship. WTF?! Meanwhile it's steaming along to some port that is known for pirate activity. It's like no one cares.

Oh, and that other ship with the tanks and military supplies that was taken by pirates in the end of September? Yeah, they still have it and the crew with the various military ships not allowing them to go anwwhere.

Ridiculous. Don't we have Special Ops for just this reason?

[metalman]

....the next day which will be spent shopping maybe.

Shopping....eeewwwwww! :D

[metalman]

Anyone see the news about the ****ing Somali pirates that have taken an oil tanker with 2 million barrels of oil and a crew of 25. NATO and the US Navy have both said that they do not believe that anyone is going to try to intercept this ship. WTF?! Meanwhile it's steaming along to some port that is known for pirate activity. It's like no one cares.

Oh, and that other ship with the tanks and military supplies that was taken by pirates in the end of September? Yeah, they still have it and the crew.

Ridiculous.

I think a medium sized nuclear device (or three) exploded in that area would be good...followed by future construction of Africa's largest super WalMart.
Some people really have no redeeming value to mankind.

[MeFryRice]

I'm sure gas prices will rise again as a result of this.

[Sawyer]

I need to start saving up for day after Thanksgiving shopping.. I'm not really looking forward to the whole "buying presents" thing. I gots no monies.

[MeFryRice]

I hate holidays. It seems like every time I turn around, there's another stupid holiday. (can you tell I'm in a jolly spirit this year?)

[Sawyer]

I love the holidays!!
And you better cheer up Mr. Scrooge!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I like the holidays, I hate the fact so much money has to be spent on them.

[JennB]

I don't spend a damn thing other than gas and food on my trip home to see the family.

Personally, I want to go on a vacation for New Years but I'm still trying to convince Mike.

[MeFryRice]

Mike doesn't want to go on vacation??

[metalman]

I like the holidays, I hate the fact so much money has to be spent on them.
Has to be spent?? Oh contraire!!! haha...

[RotorNutFD3S]

Has to be spent?? Oh contraire!!! haha...

lol Well, I do like getting stuff for people, so yeah. Plus there's food cost for having family over, driving to see other family, etc. It's just very easily a big spending time.

[metalman]

lol Well, I do like getting stuff for people, so yeah.

Cool :D
I'll look forward to a very nice Holiday gift from you then. LOL......

[RotorNutFD3S]

Cool :D
I'll look forward to a very nice Holiday gift from you then. LOL......

Ok, you're on the list.

[MeFryRice]

Ok, you're on the list.

I don't think you can buy Viagra for ~$20.



































J/K! :D :D :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

HAHAHA!!! Burn!





Although you could probably get that off-brand stuff for around that price...

[Sawyer]

Oh god, you guys!!!

[Sawyer]

Although I have to admit... I laughed too!

[Doppelgänger]

...or just get a picture of David Hasselhauf.. that'll cure your ED.....

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well, there went my lunch...

[metalman]

I am still wondering how you guys know so much about my genital functions! All the stares at my crotch area are starting to make some sense. LOL....

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Well that's what happens when you wear crotchless leather chaps.

btw....

:jawdrop::boxing::smackhim::nxsmile::obi::*****: :dunoo: :stick: :butt: :lol:

plus a whole bunch more

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm not seeing them in Quick Reply or Advanced Reply.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

They're in advanced reply. Just gotta click on the more smiley's part. They could be ordered... but I don't feel like it right now :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Don't see more smileys part... very odd.

[wildfire0310]

i don't see any smile faces either

[Sawyer]

I see the smilies but a lot of them don't load all the way..

[RotorNutFD3S]

LB, can you take a screenshot and post it please?

[Sawyer]

Yeah! Hold please!!

[Sawyer]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/Picture1.png

[RotorNutFD3S]

Interesting. Thank You!

[Sawyer]

No problem! :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

I've tried clearing all my data (cookies, etc.), resetting FireFox, tried on IE, no avail. Nothing is showing up. Looked through the admin panel and the settings are all correct from what is available to me. This is very odd.

Jack, insight?

[Doppelgänger]

I see no smilies :(

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I don't know. I'll look into it.

[Doppelgänger]

I wouldn't mind a trip to Mid-Ohio myself.

[Sawyer]

My dad and brother used to go to Mid-Ohio all the time when we lived in Michigan.
I've still never been..
Gathering at Mid-Ohio?? :p

[Doppelgänger]

Why is it that my feet are ALWAYS freezing cold? This sucks....

[JennB]

I'm taking you to buy some nice wool socks like I wear for hiking and long walks. So soft and warm.

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol I feel your pain. Mine are almost always cold, but then they sweat at the same time sometimes. That really sucks.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

do the smilies work for people yet?

[Sawyer]

The smilies all load for me in the advanced reply section, but when reading through posts sometimes they don't load.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lol: hmmmmmmmmmm :D

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I don't get why they show for me. I don't think it's my cache either.

[Sawyer]

Those worked that time!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I reorganised them, so hopefully all new ones will work now :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm not getting them on my work computer. :(

[Doppelgänger]

I'm not seeing ANYTHING for smilies in the advanced post option here at work.

[MeFryRice]

All the smilies are functioning like they should for me. :butt:

[wildfire0310]

not seeing them in the advance section either but I can see the ones that get posted.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Weird. I see them everywhere. Really not quite sure where they could be going wrong.

[ben91]

I deleted all my internet files and cookies, and I do not see smileys.

[wildfire0310]

Weird. I see them everywhere. Really not quite sure where they could be going wrong.

well all of the sudden as in today, it is not clearing out view posted anymore, either.

[RotorNutFD3S]

It is now. Still not smileys unless they are posted. :(

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/speedjunkies96/eharmonyig0.jpg

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lmao: :lmao:

[Sawyer]

Haha oh my god!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Care to host that picture anyone? :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

wtf?!? still no smilies for me.... home or work.

[RotorNutFD3S]

It needs to hurry up and be the end of the day!

[Doppelgänger]

Eh....my day is half over already.

[JennB]

You suck. I want to go home.

[RotorNutFD3S]

You suck. I want to go home.

+1.

[Sawyer]

I only worked for 3 hours today! :D

[Sawyer]

Edit... Wrong thread!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Loser.

[Sawyer]

:cry:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Ever get that blue chalk out? :lol:

[Sawyer]

Haha! Yeah thanks Steve...
I don't know yet! I haven't done any laundry..
Oh and what was it? Put water on the inside, or something?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, run cold water from the inside out. We used to use light beer on the red chalk to get it off your hands because that crap won't come off with soap and water. It works though.

[Sawyer]

Gotchya! I'll go try it...

[JennB]

Y'all must have been bar hopping the other night... lol

Our chalk is black to match the felt

[RotorNutFD3S]

Nope, didn't go anywhere else. lol

I noticed that too (I always check to see if the chalk I'm using matches the felt, old habit), but it came off on her shirt as blue.

[RotorNutFD3S]

By the way, just saw the image Jack posted earlier...

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[wildfire0310]

so i was pumping gas this morning and started wondering what would be worse

a dozen squirrels chasing you or
a dozen penguins chasing you...

man I need to get more sleep at night

[ben91]

LOL, you must have been at the QT up the road that has the 2 peacocks that roam around.

[wildfire0310]

LOL, you must have been at the QT up the road that has the 2 peacocks that roam around.

I was at QT right across from Hamilton Mill but there wasn't any animals around which is what scares me more. Had a squirrel or a penguin been around I would have understood where it come from. Granted I think I would be more puzzled as to why a penguin was hanging out at QT.

Get two penguins and put them out in front of QT, one all loud and annoying and the other over weight and quiet.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Drugs are bad, mmkay . :lol:

[wildfire0310]

Drugs are bad, mmkay . :lol:

mmkay :lol:

[MeFryRice]

As expected, LB received her springs today and yes, we received 2 fronts and 2 rears. :)

[wildfire0310]

As expected, LB received her springs today and yes, we received 2 fronts and 2 rears. :)

haha you may want to be careful about that Jenn may kill you getting the correct parts. :D

[MeFryRice]

haha true. Speaking of this, Jenn, have you contacted Tire Rack yet?

[wildfire0310]

haha true. Speaking of this, Jenn, have you contacted Tire Rack yet?


Yea I was wondering that also.

We need to make them give everyone on mx5 a discount for wasting our time working on the car:lol:

[Grantri]

I think they should deduct the cost of "labor" from the price of the springs,send em a bill!

[MeFryRice]

I agree.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yay for being at work since 6!!! :party:

[Doppelgänger]

I got to work 45min late... but at least I can stay 45min late and no one will care.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yup, that's how it is here. I'll leave at 3 because I came in 2 hours early.

[Doppelgänger]

Isn't it nice to leave at 3pm?

[MeFryRice]

I wish I could leave at 3. I was the only one in the building yesterday and it was quiet but very nice. I actually got a lot of work done but had no one to talk to. :(

[Doppelgänger]

When no one is around... I crank up some music....some very loud music....offending music. It'll make you feel good.

[MeFryRice]

I'll have to try that!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yes, leaving in the early afternoon is great!!!

I just listen to my iPod while I work. Or watch the movies I upload to it. lol

[wildfire0310]

haha time to get out early. Have fun at work to anyone that is working a full day.

[MeFryRice]

I'm having to work a full day. Oh well, I have a lot of stuff I need to complete for the rest of the week so my day is going by pretty quick.

[Sawyer]

I have an entire week off with no work or school! Yay for being lazy! :D

[MeFryRice]

Your such a bum...

[Sawyer]

I know! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

I got out of work at 2. Went to see the King Tut exhibit.
Now off until Monday. Ahhhh...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

You're such a bum...




Eric, I didn't realise the king tut exhibit was in Atlanta!? I thought it was up in NY or Chicago!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yep! At the Civic Center, just came here from Germany, it was really good too! (They have part of it permanently on display in NY, that may be what you're thinking of.) I was upset because in the advertisements they show the solid gold coffin (which I've wanted to see in person since I was a little kid), so I immediately jumped to the conclusion that it would be there, and it definitely was not. Still has not left Egypt, and probably never will.

[simontibbett]

Who's going to Road Atlanta this weekend?

Next?

[metalman]

Who's going to Road Atlanta this weekend?

Next?
NASA - Santas Toy Run???

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

god i have trouble browsing m.net

after 5 minutes I already find myself arguing against a bunch of stupid snobs about megan coilvers. I don't really care but they just get on my tits. They ask stupid questions, and listen to e-mechanics with zero experience.

someone ****ing complained about coilovers being too stiff..... I mean come on! They're ****ing coilovers!!

[simontibbett]

NASA - Santas Toy Run???

Yeah the NASA event, 8 hour enduro Friday lol, that'll be fun.

Chin Motorsports this weekend. Rain yayyyyy no

I agree Miata.net is for the stereotypical Miata owners

[jester911]

I have given up on a few car boards because of that kind of crap.
It is really annoying when some folks think because they sit and read info on the net for hours on end they are an expect yet they have never actually turned a wrench.

I am not saying that I am anything close to an expect but I don't have problem jumping in there and giving it a go. I find the garage section of that board to be the best resource there.

[ben91]

Yep! At the Civic Center, just came here from Germany, it was really good too! (They have part of it permanently on display in NY, that may be what you're thinking of.) I was upset because in the advertisements they show the solid gold coffin (which I've wanted to see in person since I was a little kid), so I immediately jumped to the conclusion that it would be there, and it definitely was not. Still has not left Egypt, and probably never will.I've seen it in person. :butt: :D

[jester911]

Who's going to Road Atlanta this weekend?

Next?

Not so much.

Reminds me of my second day at drivers school. It rained all day and the so called rains I had sucked.:cry:

[simontibbett]

Yeah first time I ever was out on Road Atlanta it POURED as I was on the grid. Made for an interesting first time out lol.

Of course in regular Road Atlanta fashion from turn 5 to around 10 the sun was out lol.

[jester911]

Sounds about right.

I was at Roebling before they finished paving the infield roads and they were so bad I almost got stuck in the ruts of mud.

Every time they would call Group 1 to the grid it would start to pour harder.:lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

I've seen it in person. :butt: :D

You sir can kiss my ***. :lol:

[metalman]

I have given up on a few car boards because of that kind of crap.
It is really annoying when some folks think because they sit and read info on the net for hours on end they are an expect yet they have never actually turned a wrench.

I am not saying that I am anything close to an expect but I don't have problem jumping in there and giving it a go. I find the garage section of that board to be the best resource there.

m.net has some people that really do know their stuff....but often the ones that talk the most know the least. I learned years ago to pay attention to only to certain posters...and just have fun with the rest. It does get tiring though getting the stupid arguments that typically come up from the same group of retards.
IMHO it remains the very best resource of Miata info on the net....in spite of the retards. :)

[ben91]

Sure thing boss

http://www.geocities.com/nona50001/sphynx4.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

My next out of country trip will include a stop there for sure.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Why do nice wheels have to be so expensive? $1000 + tyres is just too much for me :cry:

[metalman]

Why do nice wheels have to be so expensive? $1000 + tyres is just too much for me :cry:

WTF wheels we talkin' about here??
Enkei RP-F1s are only $650 ish.... ;)
Look good...and theyre LIGHT.

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/21-1050.html

[Roadster]

My all time favorites. ^

Me want some 3 piece Panasports. :rolleyes:

[ben91]

I'm thinkin REAL hard about those new 6UL-Rs from 949. They're bad ***, especially for the price. Not sure which finishes will be available, but the bronze could be pretty hot.

[Roadster]

I don't see those on the site anywhere. What do they look like?

[ben91]

They look like the current wheel, but are stronger and lighter, with a minimal cost increase. They're on there somewhere, because I've seen them before.

[wildfire0310]

They look like the current wheel, but are stronger and lighter, with a minimal cost increase. They're on there somewhere, because I've seen them before.

I think he was asking about where on the good-win-racing site and you won't find the 6ulr on the good-win since emilo at 949racing still hasn't made the first batch yet. Check out 949racing.com to see more info about the 6ulr.

[Roadster]

Hmm, actually I was on 949's site and didn't see anything about them. Oh well, I'm still getting a set eventually.

Wish they'd make a Panasport lookalike in a 9 in. that didn't cost a bloody fortune.

[wildfire0310]

Hmm, actually I was on 949's site and didn't see anything about them. Oh well, I'm still getting a set eventually.

Wish they'd make a Panasport lookalike in a 9 in. that didn't cost a bloody fortune.

it's on the index page... just scroll down


Where are the 6UL's?

We are taking this slower part of the North American race season to re-tool and complete development on the 2nd generation 6UL wheel. We hope to sell out current versions here and all our dealers so the only wheels leftover are spares for crash damage and so on. As of Nov 9th, 2008, I have only a few ITA wheels, my dealers have a few more sizes maybe.

[wildfire0310]

my biggest issues with the 6ul is it seems like emilo is holding back on them. I was talking to Joe from Rspeed awhile back and he was talking about how big of a production run for his rims that it just seem wrong that the 6ul are always on back order. He was saying that to keep the rim cost down there should be crate loads of rims done and one time and yet they are always on back order. IDK maybe Joe was just talking out his *** but he did seem to have a point./

either way I would still love a set of nickel or bronze 6uls

[metalman]

it just seem wrong that the 6ul are always on back order. ....to keep the rim cost down there should be crate loads of rims done and one time and yet they are always on back order.

Yes, I do think this is the case. In the end the customer pays more because of it too.

The same is true with the rear bumper lip spoilers now available. The small runs make them much more expensive then they could be.

[ben91]

Does he make small runs? That's not the way I see it. He's a small business, a 1 man operation I believe. Where's the capitol to make a **** ton of wheels come from? These orders are probably $100k+ each. And now he has 4 different sizes and he keeps adding new finishes as demanded by his customers. I bet he's stretched like a rubber band. If he has to raise capitol (ie business loans or investors, both of which are tough to source right now), then the customer must pay the assosiated costs in both time and money.

And now he's got a design revision, and a new design. You've got to make sure you're sold out of the original version before releasing the revision, otherwise you have to liquidate the old version to ensure sales. Plus the revision and the new version are both going to come in new finishes.

He has 2 or 3 batches per year. Some sizes/finishes are sometimes sold out before they even arrive at port. Other sizes, usually the smaller sizes, sell much slower. I noticed that the 7.5" version had plenty of availability when I looked last. That kind of confuses me a little bit, and I think it's due to the way that the wheel is marketed. I'd myself recommend the 7.5" to most people, especially on daily drivers, as they're the easiest wheel to tire. The 8" takes only a WIDE 205 series, and they're a little stretched. 225 45 is a very limited size and will have issues on most NAs. 225 50 will be too big on NAs and require some work on NBs to fit.

I think he's doing a damn good job of balancing this project and several others he's working on.

[Sawyer]

Who's going to Road Atlanta this weekend?

Next?

Steve and I went.
We saw your car but couldn't find you!

[metalman]

I think he's doing a damn good job of balancing this project and several others he's working on.


I am not saying he's doing a 'bad' job...or that there is anything wrong with his product.
Nor is there anything wrong with small business. I am glad there are small business like his.
I am simply saying there are other 'small businessmen' who could make exactly the same product for considerably less $$ and have it not be 'out of stock' nearly as much...because of the small size runs he obviously does. RSpeed Joe would be one example. I would be willing to bet $$ if he made those wheels they would be in stock and cheaper....and likely more profitable to the seller as well. And it all has to do with the size runs. The constant fiddling and retooling is gimmicky and may interest some...but in reality it makes it all cost more. The real cost of such an product is in the setup. Once setup if one runs a larger batch the end result gets MUCH cheaper. ;)

[simontibbett]

Steve and I went.
We saw your car but couldn't find you!

Yeah I was alllll the way down at the end of the paddock at the big trailer with a BMW race car and a street M3 parked there. :( Catch you all next time!

[wildfire0310]

Does he make small runs? That's not the way I see it. He's a small business, a 1 man operation I believe. Where's the capitol to make a **** ton of wheels come from? These orders are probably $100k+ each. And now he has 4 different sizes and he keeps adding new finishes as demanded by his customers. I bet he's stretched like a rubber band. If he has to raise capitol (ie business loans or investors, both of which are tough to source right now), then the customer must pay the assosiated costs in both time and money.

And now he's got a design revision, and a new design. You've got to make sure you're sold out of the original version before releasing the revision, otherwise you have to liquidate the old version to ensure sales. Plus the revision and the new version are both going to come in new finishes.

He has 2 or 3 batches per year. Some sizes/finishes are sometimes sold out before they even arrive at port. Other sizes, usually the smaller sizes, sell much slower. I noticed that the 7.5" version had plenty of availability when I looked last. That kind of confuses me a little bit, and I think it's due to the way that the wheel is marketed. I'd myself recommend the 7.5" to most people, especially on daily drivers, as they're the easiest wheel to tire. The 8" takes only a WIDE 205 series, and they're a little stretched. 225 45 is a very limited size and will have issues on most NAs. 225 50 will be too big on NAs and require some work on NBs to fit.

I think he's doing a damn good job of balancing this project and several others he's working on.

Yea Emilo is doing one hell of a job running that business and at the same time but you think he would be trying to cut cost so he could get better over head. What gets me and it is why I think he is kinda making small batches(which isn't saving him money) or is holding out on rims. The reason I say is that if he is always selling out before his shipment gets in then the market should be flooded by now. I mean I know alot of his buyers are race cars but that should have already tickled down into the street market and we should be see more 6ul on street cars and for sale used already.

As for the 7.5 be easier to get well if you think about it. The 15x7 get picked up by alot of race cars for spec and street cars that don't want to stretch a 205 and don't need 225. The 8 get picked up by people wanting to say they ahve 15x8s or people who need to fit 225 under the rear.

[Doppelgänger]

I will have a set of 15x9 with 275's on my car....eventually it's just a matter of timing when the next set of 15x9's are available. Unfortunatly, the tires are $240 each :(

[jester911]

That is probably going to get worse in relation to 15" wheels. Most of the old Porsche racers using them have had to go to 16s because of tire availability.

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah, the only reason i'd have 15x9 is because Hoosier made a 275-35/15 A6 which has a 23" diameter vs the 24.5" diameter of the 235-40/17 tires that i'm using now (in which I have to raise the car to put them on and lower it back down when i put my DD wheels back on). I looked into some 16x8 +40 wheels to run a 245-40/16, but the diameter is 24". But then again, the street tires I run are 215-40/17 Neo Gen with a 23.9" diameter (slightly oversized compared to other 215 40s). I'm right on that edge of tires sizes where thnths of an inch count for clearance.

I wish I had the $$$ to just buy sets of wheels and try them on my car lol

[jester911]

Yeah I hear ya. Being new to Miatas I am amazed though the availability of so many different wheels and also cheaper compared to the Pcar.

No matter what you do cars are an expensive habit.

[Doppelgänger]

...and the fact that you don't have to buy staggered wheels/tires for Miatas :)

[jester911]

Very true. Tire/wheel rotating is a little limited.:D

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

http://www.sfwchan.com/pics/13919244.jpg

[Sawyer]

Hmmm.... Creepy...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lmao: I think they're hilarious

[RotorNutFD3S]

I can't see "them". :(

[Doppelgänger]

me neither :(

[Doppelgänger]

Funny CL ad for the day...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/909714979.html (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/909714979.html)

Services Held Last Week - Black 1990 BMW 750 IL for Salvage - $999999 (Sandy Springs)

Reply to: sale-909714979@craigslist.org [? (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts)]
Date: 2008-11-07, 2:13PM EST



Our family is very sad. Our beloved 750 IL was seriously injured in a freak accident in a parking deck. The specialists have moved her from the intensive care garage, to a hospice on Buford Hwy. A front end colision has rendered her "engine dead", and we've made the difficult decision to pull the ignition wires and sever the gas lines. She was a beautiful, optimistic 18 year old in immaculate shape. She was happiest out on the big road, stereo blastin, sunroof open, and all 12 cylinders pushing her upwards of 120. ...A frauline with a special twinkle in her halgon headlights.

It is our hope that she can live on in other cars who desperately need her healthy parts. We are willing to part with her remains to a resourceful person who can appreciate her post-mortem value. So far I've been offered $700. Something higher would help mitigate our anguish. Something in the $1200-1500 range would go a long way towards enabling us to move on with our lives... without her. Anything over $1500, we're headed to Vegas. More pics available. Dean 404-843-0899.

http://images.craigslist.org/1f914b1g03k43me3l18b7173c54ebf809105d.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/1f91231323ka3m83pe8b7ae4c9290eee5125a.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

Ouch. But :lol: at the ad.

[jester911]

Freak accident alright. Didn't see that big round concrete column dead center.

[MeFryRice]

The interior looks to be really clean.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Mike I love your new sig. Such a dark program :lmao:

[Doppelgänger]

hehehehehe

I have a bunch of them DVR'ed here at work.

[simontibbett]

Who's going to Road Atlanta THIS upcoming weekend? lol

[Doppelgänger]

what's happening up there this weekend?

[jester911]

Nasa weekend there. I believe the enduro is on Fri. A friend in Spec Miata was going to run but had to back out.

[JennB]

what's happening up there this weekend?

It's NASA's little Christmas thing. I was trying to find out how much it was just to spectate because I'd like to go up Saturday if the weather is good and your car is done and take some photos.

[jester911]

Jenn, here is the nasa link
http://www.nasa-southeast.com/supps.pdf

It says $10 for Nasa members
$20 for non members but you can bring a toy worth at least $10 and get in.
If you know someone racing there get added to their crew.

[simontibbett]

I'll be working Friday for the way too long enduro. Might go hang out over the weekend.

[Doppelgänger]

hmmmmm I'd rather donate more toys then pay $20 lol.... it helps someone on a personal level too :) Wait, is it $10 + toy or toy = entry ?

[wildfire0310]

hmmmmm I'd rather donate more toys then pay $20 lol.... it helps someone on a personal level too :) Wait, is it $10 + toy or toy = entry ?

it sounds like its a $10 dollar toy and get in.

[jester911]

Toy=entry I believe. Might check the link above to make sure.

[JennB]

I read that and it's really not the clearest sentence I've ever read.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I think the cat that lives in my apartment is in heat. She won't stop meowing and rubbing up against ****.

[MeFryRice]

^^ That stinks! Do you put a diaper on it? I used to when my dog was in heat to prevent having a mess through out the house.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

well she isn't making a mess as far as I can see... just like a horny little *****

[MeFryRice]

:lol::lol::lol:

[simontibbett]

Can I borrow her and let her rub up on me for a while? Without a diapier?

[metalman]

Can I borrow her and let her rub up on me for a while? Without a diapier?
You already have Matt for that...and he's a *****. :lol:

[JennB]

^^ That stinks! Do you put a diaper on it? I used to when my dog was in heat to prevent having a mess through out the house.

Cats don't do that, just dogs.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I read some ****ed up **** earlier about how people "ease" the symptoms of heat with a god damn q-tip. I mean ****ign come on!

[mustangtomiata]

You already have Matt for that...and he's a *****. :lol:



...omg my KURT FTW!!! ROFL

[mustangtomiata]

*idk how my got in there

[mustangtomiata]

Or you could buy a man dog, like mine, he's a born killer.

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: The Edit button eludes you doesn't it?

[mustangtomiata]

haha, no...just tryin to get my post count up lolz, brain function in general is eluding at the moment, I should be sleepin but my good friends Mr.Red and Mr.Bull are assist me in the lack of sleep.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Haha! Well posting in Off Topic won't help your post count. It's been turned off in here.

[mustangtomiata]

hahahaha, why? The post count thing was just a cover up for my idiocy.

[wildfire0310]

I read some ****ed up **** earlier about how people "ease" the symptoms of heat with a god damn q-tip. I mean ****ign come on!

one of my ex-girl's roomates back in college used a pen when my ex's cat was in heat. When my she found out about it she was so pissed. I couldn't stop laughing. I

[mustangtomiata]

bloody hell

[RotorNutFD3S]

So I was browsing a Saturn forum I'm a member on (from my Saturn days), and I run across this Saturn Ion RedLine. Funny thing is I notice he's from Newnan, which is cool because the whole time I had my Saturn, there wasn't a Saturn enthusiast anywhere close-by until one guy moved to Peachtree City. Well turns out he works at Yamaha as well, and knows both of my friends, Sean and Kris. Anyway, he posted some pictures, and one he took of a meet in Fayetteville stuck out simply because of what was blocking the view of his car:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/3112000-3112999/3112264_20_full.jpg

That car looks familiar...

Funny how small a world it really is somedays.

[Sawyer]

Blocking his car.... you ***.. :lol:
That was only 2 weeks after I got the car. Aww, look how stock it is! :rolleyes:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well sorry!!! :lol: Your car was not meant to be the center of attention in this picture. Get over it! :D

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Well he took her to the vets yesterday and the vet pleasured her.... :wtf:

Why is this **** socially ok because it's a cat?? It's like rubbing off a horse.

And guess what? She still wants more. :smackhim:

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lmao:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5emDj5duGg&feature=related

I had no idea these balls were so lethal. I kinda want one.

[Sawyer]

Some of those looked like they really hurt!

We should each buy one and have an mx5atlanta big ball tournament!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

No because I would actually die.

[deerock]

hahahahahahahahaha ^ im with jack on this one. being that im small. id be the first to die.

that video was insane. i wouldnt be surprised if those little kids were the future jackass tv show stars.

[MeFryRice]

I laughed my *** off. That looks like it could be dangerous but fun as hell!

[deerock]

i do agree with you!

[wildfire0310]

Some of those looked like they really hurt!

We should each buy one and have an mx5atlanta big ball tournament!


I am so up for it:banana:

[Doppelgänger]

+1 im in

[Sawyer]

Where could we have something like this?

[mustangtomiata]

My backyard!

[RotorNutFD3S]

We used to have these on the grassy hill across the street from my old house. If you lost, you were rolling!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

So I turn on Itunes, click on a song... "Song not located, blah blah blah"

That's odd I think. Click another... same again.

Ah the hard drive must have renamed itself again.

Click on My Computer.... wait a minute C/D Drive.... where the **** is it??

Look to the left. The lights are on but nobody's home. Come to think of it I haven't noticed the loud whirring it normally makes.


So I think it's dead. Any suggestions for bringing it back to life? All my music, videos, apps, back ups... everything was on there (no porn though!)

[Doppelgänger]

But your computer is on? If the hard drive tanks out, the damn thing won't start. I would try a hard reset (power down without letting it save anything).if you have not already. Open up the case and blow out any dust? Make sure al lthe fans are working? It's hard to tell...

[thx712517]

Aaaah ****. GM doesn't get a bailout. I didn't really want them to, but since I work for a Saturn dealership my income depends on having parts to sell. Since GM has its head up its *** and is willing to keep GMC that we outsell by like ten to one, they're probably gonna shut us down. ******* ****. I did NOT want to be another freaking Oldsmobile. Out of our three dealer group, two of the other dealerships are being converted into satellite stores that can only sell mechanical parts, giving us the wholesale business. Good for us since it's another $50,000 or so in profit a year, bad for them because that means they're going to slit throats in the other parts departments. I've got the very sick feeling I'm riding this mother****er down into the ground.

But will they fire the ****ers that draw six digit salaries and don't do a thing? No. That's the one thing I hate about the people I work for, they'd rather pay a jackass $100,000 or better to do a song and dance number (literally, he gets up, dresses like Mr. T and sings/dances) than someone who makes them money. Fire the idiot! Fire the CFO! Get rid of all these fluff people who are making six digit salaries and don't do anything other than collect a paycheck and go golfing. ****.

Do rich people automatically have their business sense scooped out?

[MeFryRice]

I agree with you on that this. They would much rather let go multiple people that are lower on the food chain per say then to let go one CFO, CEO, etc. which makes no sense whatsoever. Every executive can be replaced for a much lower cost but they are just too damn lazy to make that change.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm of the thought that the union has really ****ed this whole situation up for the automakers.

[Doppelgänger]

I don't like the GOP...bunch of old whiny redneck bastards if you ask me, but GM/Chrysler need to figure this sh!t out on their own. I don't feel bad at all for GM, but it sucks for all the small people that get shafted.

[JennB]

My problem is that we are bailing out the financial sector which proportionately has much higher salaries but we are doing nothing for the blue collar workers that are going to lose their jobs. I don't want to bail anyone out, I think if you fail at business, you fail, but you can't give so freely to one and nothing to another. Also, the $15B proposal was for loans, not free money. We bailed out Chrysler with a loan in 1979 and they paid back every penny of it. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening again. I think Ford will make it, GM maybe and Chrysler is just about done... which they should be. They have made horrible decisions and that's how it goes.

[MeFryRice]

I just saw that bailout did not pass the Senate (vote 52-35).

[Doppelgänger]

How much can that affect your job, Steve?

[MeFryRice]

Um...well....I really don't want to think about it although I should. Considering that I do a lot of work with OEM manufacturers such as Chrysler, Ford, etc., this makes me wonder where I'll be in 3-5 years. :(

[MeFryRice]

I have to admit that I love working in the automotive industry but with the way things are turning, I've been considering joining the Air Force and going into the medical field. I've always considered this but more so recently...

[RotorNutFD3S]

^ I bet you are.
As of right now Yamaha's future is very secure, we're cutting production on our vehicles at the moment, but since we don't rely on just those (and they're still selling very well), we're ok. So I'm very happy that I'm here and not working for AutoNation anymore.

[metalman]

I'm of the thought that the union has really ****ed this whole situation up for the automakers.

Bingo.
And...Greed is the chief motivating factor which has undermined and trashed our entire economy. What were once considered the important things in life are now taken for granted as spoiled greedy Americans feel 'entitled' to what are really luxuries.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

But your computer is on? If the hard drive tanks out, the damn thing won't start. I would try a hard reset (power down without letting it save anything).if you have not already. Open up the case and blow out any dust? Make sure al lthe fans are working? It's hard to tell...

it's my external HD that kept all my crap on to avoid bogging down the laptop

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I was discussing the automaker situation with Tommy last night and realised that I can't physically argue it any more. I have too much frustration and too many things to say that I can't get them out one at a time.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

ouch.... JENGA!

YP0bc89C6Cw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP0bc89C6Cw)

[Doppelgänger]

it's my external HD that kept all my crap on to avoid bogging down the laptop
ahhhh

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

ooo this is even worse than jenga

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=18b_1228512362

[RotorNutFD3S]

Jack, if it's not powering up, I can take it to my dad. He owns/runs a computer business and has been successful with retreiving all the information of external HDs before.

[Sawyer]

Could you imagine how frustrated you would be if you were the one who made those sculptures? I would be so pissed off when it falls.

[JennB]

OMFG one of my coworkers just told me the funniest thing I've ever heard. First off, this is true, this guy doesn't make this stuff up. Someone brought up ridiculous names and this was his response...

He said when he was in school, there was a girl named Le-a. He assumed it was pronounced "Lee-uh" or something close to that... no.... her name was "La-dash-uh". No, the dash is not silent. WTF!

[metalman]

He said when he was in school, there was a girl named Le-a. He assumed it was pronounced "Lee-uh" or something close to that... no.... her name was "La-dash-uh". No, the dash is not silent. WTF!

Black chick eh? :lol: