New England B.S. Thread

Wow, I thought the treadwear rating on those tires were somewhere in the 55-60,000 mile range? I just put a set on my wife's Grand Cherokee a few weeks back since I wore out the stock Michelins in under 35,000. I'll have to keep my eye on the tread. One of her TPMS sensors isnt're responding, so I'll have to do some investigation this coming weekend.

I went yesterday. I found it very underwhelming. There were many manufacturers that weren't there to check out including nearly all the Euro brands. My friend is looking for a new car, so we were looking at his options. I really wanted to check out the new LED headlights on the Tacoma but they only had a Pro there, not the lower trims as I wanted to see the difference with the chrome strip versus no chrome strip on the Pro but with the stupid "PRO" in the headlamp itself.

I sat in the new Kia Telluride. If they keep making that bodystyle for a few years I can easily see it being the next family car. I was extremely impressed by it if we go the 3-row route. The Pilot has an awful dead pedal situation that is super uncomfortable for me. The CX-9 wasn't bad either.

 

Which falkens?

Im really Leaning towards a pair of

$16 MT-01 FANAUE Magnetic Car Mount compatible with RAM mount B size ball head, Magnetic car phone holder can be mounted on car dashboard, windshield and other car accessories, suitable for 4.7-7.5" smartphone.

MT-01

 

What's the overall dimensions you think?

 

Went simple and got a set of the Wildpeaks AT3W. Very happy so far, behaved well in the small storm we had recently. The only negative I read about them is tread life so time will tell I guess.

 

I've been looking at 11-12' sit on paddlers. I love kayaking in general but want one specifically for fishing. Normally fish for bass around these parts but want to get into trout. I found a couple nice spots in sandwich/thronton area that a buddy pointed out and that's when the hunt for a kayak began. He's also the same buddy who said I should "go big or go home" on the kayak so I know it'll last. Don't mind spending up to 1k or just over for a good rig but can't justify paying more than that at this point.

 

Approx 7.25 x 8.25 x 2.5

Need to start reassembly to know internal clearances....
But... This is gasket surface...


Anyway... Christmas for me!






Still more to come.

If I could get the tank fixed, and painted, I would be very happy...

 

Doesnt look too bad

 

Where are all the VT folks at? Planning a trip and could use all the intel I can get.

 

Honestly the feelfree lure 11.5 is the cats ass. Come down and try mine out this spring if you'd like. I'm 6'5" and this is the most comfortable paddle vessel I've been in.

 

Nah, used to do one-off stuff like this by hand years ago, on an old sloppy mill, and matching lathe...totally enjoyable...

 

Nothing wrong with that. I'd like to have a 40" engine lathe and Bridgeport in my garage when I have my own house

 

I have a old town topwater pdl. I picked it up last summer. I love it. I also have a old town sit in and the wife has a cheap pelican. My son got a kids sit on top for his birthday. I go fishing probably 3-4 times a week as soon as the ice is gone. I’m in Hooksett if you ever want to go out.

 

I've got the wildpeak at3w on my Landcruiser. They've got 30k miles on them and still have 15-16/32 of tread depth left. For me they are wearing very well. Also have done well in the snow so far. And quieter than the ko2s I used to have on my FJ cruiser

 

@tacobell007 any chance you could make a torque plate for the 3rz?

 

Nice picture, I know where that is! My house was directly on the other side of that hill!

I've been considering a sit on top, pedal drive kayak myself for after work fishin' missions.

 

Neighbor??

Haha that's literally right down the road from me. Or I could walk through my backyard, paddle the swamp, cross the road, and paddle Into there.
My brother pulled a 7lb 10oz out of there.

 

Morning all.
Did I miss anything interesting in here over the weekend?

 

My son caught the flu! Made a trip to the ER in the middle of the snow storm for him.

 

No one missed me either.

 

Sounds....fun?