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  1. HemiSam
    ...and the hits keep coming. Ugh. RIP Mr. Hamilton. Your directing set the bar high. HS
  2. HemiSam
    I've been a buyer of the Escort brand for decades (started as cincinnati microwave). I like using their wireless stuff but unfortunately the quality of these units started having problems several years back. To their credit, they replaced my unit with a new one...that did the same thing. On occasion it shuts off w/o letting you know and I have to unplug one of the batteries and reinstall it and it starts up w/o issue. Weird. Hopefully they fixed that. They were bought out years back and that's when the quality went sideways in my estimation. Their technology is solid and customer service very good. My guess is they are as good or better than any other out there. HS
  3. HemiSam
    That may be what they're asking, but they're smoking dope. Offer 50 cents on the dollar and when they don't get better offers they come back around. You have little to lose unless you're really wanting new. Nothing wrong with that but you're just going to beat on them. I found these to be very good value for money if you decide to go new. http://www.forgestar.com/wheels/collection/ HS
  4. HemiSam
    Mine sounds pretty damn righteous for the money using the S/PDIF input. Only complaint is that one of the two RCA outputs I'm using is loose...looks like the screw through the plastic mount inside the case was stripped during install. Solder holding it in place I figure... HS
  5. HemiSam
    You guys are cracking me up...needed a chuckle. Dread - I would take a hard look at someone's throw-aways for race wheels. I'm assuming you've found a good Ford based forum. There or somewhere like Racingjunk you'll be able to find a nice set of wheels that some poor schmuck is taking a bath on trying to unload. If you're lucky, they'll have rubbers that suit you for a dime on the dollar... I respect some folks are OCD, but you're going to beat on them anyhoo... My two bits. HS
  6. HemiSam
    RIP Mr. Haggard and Ms. Wood. HS
  7. HemiSam
    I think you did great, Dreadhead. Really. I hope your tires last as long as you hope. Racing is hard on them... If they don't, there are other good options that I expect will improve upon the OEM rubbers and still meet class specs. Best of luck. HS
  8. HemiSam
    I really like the pads on the current 007A's...very nice. Would be nice if they rotated laterally, but they're still very comfortable and plush. HS
  9. HemiSam
    Some cool rides. I notice the Lotusssss have Hoosier road race "slicks" (they actually have a few grooves)....mostly likely the R7's. Great tires if you choose to get serious. HS
  10. HemiSam
    Congratulations! That's a great start for a new ride. Most beginners overdrive a car. Key is momentum, keeping the shifts at a minimum (especially if you're a stick car), don't over brake or over pedal....momentum. Sounds a lot easier than it is. Be ready for a lot of tire purchases HS
  11. HemiSam
    Very nice, 101! Great looking ride. Just got back from an event where I got to test out my new setup. The first day was a bit painful....some teething pains and it hailed after only two passes. We worked through those and I managed some clean passes the second track day which was cool and sunny. This pass we pushed the boost ramp and found the track's limits. It was a colorful pass for a couple of reasons... I've got some adjustments to make like rear gear and tune tweaks, but it's close to being in a good place. HS
  12. HemiSam
    That's very cool! Doesn't get more convenient than that. HS
  13. HemiSam
    I just returned from the Texas Mile. Unfortunately, I was not running this time as I wanted to test my car at the 1/4 mile before going WOT for a mile with the new build. DAMN...I've never seen more accommodating weather conditions. Friday was 20mph steady tailwind with gusts to 30mph. It doesn't get better than that...EVER. Shit. Anyhoo, saw some amazing things. A Ford GT in Gulf Oil livery beat his record and went 279.8mph...crazy. A nissan GTR went 255mph. Super neat car...had tire heaters. The driver was a big boy too...didn't stop him. Saw a guy go 255mph in a dayglow pink bike...can't make that up. Some amazing runs and incredible machines. Great people too. Sat and Sun weather was stunning. Damn I love that event. HS
  14. HemiSam
    "vintage" is sexy these days, but the bottom line is it generally means old and the wear and tear that goes with it. Same with cars....an old car is cool but you better be prepared for a lot of drips on the driveway... The dictionary should have "fixer upper" in the definition for vintage... HS
  15. HemiSam
    French press FTW! I've owned by Frieling #6 (double walled stainless) for a long time and it still looks great. Helps keep the java warm. HS
  16. HemiSam
    Wow. Been a rough year... RIP, All! HS
  17. HemiSam
    Thanks for sharing, tyrion and raffy. I was hoping that it was just the one bag/variety that was roasted that way, but I now expect it will be all four varieties. Not the end of the world, but I don't want all my coffee to be like a Vienna roast... It kills off too many flavors/nuances for me personally. I used to like my coffee super dark many years back, but my tastes have evolved over the years and hopefully that's a result of exposure to more flavors and better appreciation. Regardless, I'm a slut for the java....can't help myself. Wish my stomach was as strong as it used to be...LOL. HS
  18. HemiSam
    I received my first order from Old Bisbee, the 4-pack sampler with 1/2 lb portions. Smelled wonderful when I got home from work last night so I brought the Tanzanian Peaberry with me to the office and prepared it in my French press. I have very much enjoyed Tanzanian Peaberry over the years, although my preference is Central and South American varieties. First observation was the beans were roasted quite a bit darker than I expected having read the information they publish (i.e. something along the lines of we don't offer varying roasts...we roast to the peak flavor). The beans were quite dark and oily...I'm guessing roasted well past the "second crack". The coffee was good, but not great in my humble opinion. I will try the other varieties soon and perhaps they will be more to my personal liking. I've been drinking George Howell's coffees for a long time, as well as others including some local roaster's beans. The GW coffees are some of the best I have had. HS
  19. HemiSam
    Great pics, VPI...thank you as always! I enjoy them. Dread...here is a small procedure you may very well be aware of. It's the best thing you can do for better braking w/o costing you a dime IMO. See the bedding-in Street Performance pads section. Just in case you start tracking the car. Also, if you get serious I would upgrade the brake fluid so you have a higher boiling point. Also, be sure you "parade" the car immediately after hot laps for a while so you don't mar your rotors. Looks great, BTW! http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/bed-in-theory-definitions-and-procedures/stock-brake-system-bed-in HS
  20. HemiSam
    A street legal race car. Nice... Definitely woody material. HS
  21. HemiSam
    A kid hit Dodge RAM truck in his old Ford Bronco when I was at the range teaching my son how to shoot skeet. Polite as could be but he damaged the rear bumper and quarter pretty good. He had GEICO and I have to say I was very impressed by how well they handled taking care of the repair. Would not hesitate using them after that experience. HS
  22. HemiSam
    Oh no.... RIP, Garry! You'll be missed. HS
  23. HemiSam
    Oh no...RIP, Phife! The Low End Theory ("I Left My Wallet in El Segundo and "Bonita Applebum") I've listened to all too often over the years... RIP, Mr. Joe. HS
  24. HemiSam
    Placed my first order with Old Bisbee for the sampler. I've been drinking George Howell's coffees for many years. This should be an interesting diversion. HS
  25. HemiSam
    Good color. HS
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