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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Dec 2, 2015 at 10:37 PM
    Overlanerd

    Overlanerd Vagabond Outdoors

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    Those were all MT vehicles btw. Didn't make that clear in the long-winded post. I've only owned 2 autos. One tranny went out at 120K: 2001 Ranger 4x4. The other shifted like new at 160k: 2005 4Runner. Toyota does it well.
     
  2. Dec 2, 2015 at 10:49 PM
    bayareataco

    bayareataco Well-Known Member

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    Your truck only has 80k miles???) I hate you
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2015 at 11:04 PM
    scocar

    scocar hypotenoper

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    That's 200k miles in "driving-it-like-a-coked-up-Russian-mafia-hitman" years.
     
  4. Dec 3, 2015 at 12:36 AM
    sawjai526

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    oem clutch are high engage. anything oem are high compared to aftermarkets....

    urd stage 3 clutch or not, it wouldn't make you a better driver. Learn to engage clutch better, then when you upgrade you will appreciate the aftermarket clutches much more.
    It just takes time and more practice. and patience. don't rush it.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2015 at 2:47 AM
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    You should hear the complaints from a motorcycle rider who learned on a wet clutch and is now wondering why, at less than 10k miles, he will need a new clutch at a cost of almost $2k...on a new vehicle :hide
     
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  6. Dec 3, 2015 at 4:40 AM
    Fernando

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    Got 3 cortisone shots in my back yesterday. Up late, can't sleep, in alot of pain now....I don't think its supposed to be hurting like this :-( bummer
     
  7. Dec 3, 2015 at 6:49 AM
    Speedo

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    Man that sucks.
     
  8. Dec 3, 2015 at 6:52 AM
    Speedo

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    A few self tapping hex heads and call it done.
     
  9. Dec 3, 2015 at 6:58 AM
    tyfoon11

    tyfoon11 Raguel

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    definitely, always good to meet other TWers, esp ones you've seen online for a while but never actually met
     
  10. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:37 AM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Hard miles though. It's like dog years.

    Pretty much
     
  11. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:47 AM
    Fernando

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    Tell me about it. I don't wish this pain on my worst enemy.

    Ok, maybe my enemy yes..
     
  12. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:55 AM
    Longboard1110

    Longboard1110 ...................

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    A few things
    I finally had to go through back surgery about 5 years ago after years of pain. I have 6 screws and two rods in my spine but it made my quality of life so much better
     
  13. Dec 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM
    TheScionicMan

    TheScionicMan Over Macho Grande

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    Nailed it. We have a similar rule in IT.
     
  14. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:26 AM
    LTDSC

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    with how quickly it got dark, this storm should be a good one.
     
  15. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    Dude you're telling me. You see that blackness creeping out from the west? Glad all my outside work is done for the most part today!
     
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  16. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:33 AM
    Speedo

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    Sunny here in sac still.
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:34 AM
    LTDSC

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    i went into the warehouse for 5 minutes came back and it was black as hell out.
     
  18. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:44 AM
    Snowhite

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    I think for us in Sac they just over exaggerate the rain storm.
     
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  19. Dec 3, 2015 at 11:15 AM
    LTDSC

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    that little storm so far has been mildly disappointing.
     
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  20. Dec 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM
    TheScionicMan

    TheScionicMan Over Macho Grande

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    It was beautiful here in Livermore half an hour ago, now it's storming a decent amount.

    Saw this yesterday:

     

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