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05-15-2006, 10:08 PM
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xatnep, for that...did I mention that I finally have my strakes, crests and spoiler? unfortunately the spoiler is the OEM one that my wife bought for a BDay present without taking any of the million hints I had left her on the "Coffee Table" that I wanted :-(
Tim Tam, I really like those rims. What, where and how much?
Tim Tam, I really like those rims. What, where and how much?
05-15-2006, 10:12 PM
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They are from Philip 8b8y 8 right?
Good catch mate.
How is the MazdaSpeed pad xatnep.
I am getting the AP done this week and waiting for the Project Mu rotor and pads to go on.
I found the P MU pad for my caliper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good catch mate.
How is the MazdaSpeed pad xatnep.
I am getting the AP done this week and waiting for the Project Mu rotor and pads to go on.
I found the P MU pad for my caliper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-15-2006, 10:18 PM
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05-15-2006, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Still, I tipped them to lose and I've moved up to second in the work tipping comp 
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05-15-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
This is very amateur, and clearly you have not studied Dilbert 101.
The correct answer to the "what are the risks" question is "That's a good question, and thinking about it, it's quite complex. I'll prepare a risk assessment study"
This acknowledges and compliments the manager, and creates a further procrastination excuse for any other manager ("I have to prepare a risk assessment study for X, which is why I can't do anything for you")
The "diagnosis with cancer" excuse is plainly unethical. An expert always contains the context of the procrastination to the task or project itself. Besides, the expert procrastinator used the cancer diagnosis several times in primary school, and still remembers the pain following discovery
Just doing it!!?? WTF! We would never have won the war on that basis, you know -- just rolling over. The whole idea is abhorrant.
Effective procrastination requires clear strategies and well-prepared tactics, marshalling of resources and planning for meetings. To truly achieve in procrastination, you must be resolute in your goal of never, ever doing it 
The correct answer to the "what are the risks" question is "That's a good question, and thinking about it, it's quite complex. I'll prepare a risk assessment study"
This acknowledges and compliments the manager, and creates a further procrastination excuse for any other manager ("I have to prepare a risk assessment study for X, which is why I can't do anything for you") The "diagnosis with cancer" excuse is plainly unethical. An expert always contains the context of the procrastination to the task or project itself. Besides, the expert procrastinator used the cancer diagnosis several times in primary school, and still remembers the pain following discovery
Just doing it!!?? WTF! We would never have won the war on that basis, you know -- just rolling over. The whole idea is abhorrant.
Effective procrastination requires clear strategies and well-prepared tactics, marshalling of resources and planning for meetings. To truly achieve in procrastination, you must be resolute in your goal of never, ever doing it 
Still, you've demonstrated admirably the difference between a "consultant" and somebody who works for a living.
05-15-2006, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Speaking of pics, what the general opinion?
I was looking at something similar before I settled on the Enkei's.
For some reason I think they look better on black cars.
Otherwise agree with 'Mez - you're obviously keeping it
and a lowered sussy kit is your next move. 
BTW, size, etc?
05-15-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Well, while we're on the subject of new wheels.............
Glad you didn't go for 20's.
They look great with the blue.
How do you find the Toyo's?
05-15-2006, 11:18 PM
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BBS "RX" 18x8, 38mm offset, B/stone 040's in 235/40
I have to say it is just soooo nice to have quiet tyres again, and I will recant any early criticism I made of the 040's. The stiffer (hard, actually) sidewalls make it steer much more precisely.
Am not sure about lowering. The photo is deceiving (or perhaps even disconcerting )They fill the guards pretty well and with a 38mm offset, they actually sit out a little wider than stock, so any drop might cause rubbing.
But I lurv the fact the rims have straight edges and, with the ridge on the 040's means the wheel is harder to scrape
I have to say it is just soooo nice to have quiet tyres again, and I will recant any early criticism I made of the 040's. The stiffer (hard, actually) sidewalls make it steer much more precisely.
Am not sure about lowering. The photo is deceiving (or perhaps even disconcerting
)They fill the guards pretty well and with a 38mm offset, they actually sit out a little wider than stock, so any drop might cause rubbing.But I lurv the fact the rims have straight edges and, with the ridge on the 040's means the wheel is harder to scrape
05-15-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Happy to be an amateur where procrastination is concerned - the consequences for my clients can be dire.
Still, you've demonstrated admirably the difference between a "consultant" and somebody who works for a living.
Still, you've demonstrated admirably the difference between a "consultant" and somebody who works for a living.
05-15-2006, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
How do you find the Toyo's?
05-16-2006, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Am not sure about lowering. The photo is deceiving (or perhaps even disconcerting )They fill the guards pretty well and with a 38mm offset, they actually sit out a little wider than stock, so any drop might cause rubbing.
)They fill the guards pretty well and with a 38mm offset, they actually sit out a little wider than stock, so any drop might cause rubbing.
Originally Posted by timbo
But I lurv the fact the rims have straight edges and, with the ridge on the 040's means the wheel is harder to scrape
05-16-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Ah yes, tell me about this "adjournment" thingo again? Boosts everyone's productivity, does it?
In all seriousness, sometimes they're impossible to avoid but then, I'm pretty sure you know that. One day you'll reveal the truth about your prior working life.
05-16-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Too early to say, they're meant to be pretty grippy but I'm in two minds as to whether to track them or not. I want to see what they can do, but don't want to trash them.
05-16-2006, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Did you keep your OEM's for semi-slicks?
05-16-2006, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Surely did. The OEMs have chunked pretty badly, but I'll get another couple of days out of them yet.
05-16-2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Oh crikey, don't put the curse on me 
<sits back to wait for Gomez or someone like him to claim they've never curbed a wheel, ever>
05-17-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Hmm, the lounge seems to be ticking along okay but the rest of the Aussie forum is a bit slow methinks.
I'm not that sorta girl
