[Hutnicks]

Regarding things I've posted online, this is really the only place I've opened up to any substantial degree. I've even created alternate IDs on other sites just to avoid obnoxious behavior. Due to the near-fanatical quality of moderating here (that's a compliment) I feel more relaxed, so I let more things out, knowing that trolls aren't tolerated.
At least the threats were only made against property, and that's why I have over the top security measures. I'd hate to have to pull a Mel Gibson, Ransom-style, hurt on someone for even thinking about harming any of my loved ones.

That's something I really would not post online. It's the type of thing that can bite one in tender places at future dates.
 
 
Viva La Resistance

OCCUPY the Petrolhead Thread!

 
I'm having T shirts printed as wee speek. Proceeds go to underpriviledged HFier's who damn well deserve Stax and Blue Hawaii's but through no fault of their own, simply have no interest in generating the income to get them

 

[billybob_jcv]

I would happily take possession of a couple of the fezzis for you - just to make sure they stay safe. Gawd knows no one would look for them in my neighborhood...

 

[SP Wild]

You can store them Australis.  Too far for these low lives to do anything nasty.  I know a great place....PM me and we can discuss further the positive outcome for all parties involved.
 
Just dont forget to send the keys as well.
 
Unfortunately the storage space is height limited, so only lower than normal rooflines can fit.
 
Now its not cheap for such a hi level service, but you can afford the very best.  To summarise the terms of service, send me:
 
1.  Money
2.  Supercars
3.  Keys to Supercars
 
We have expanded our operations internationally and have opened our first overseas operations in Nigeria.

 

[gikigill]

If SP Wild runs out of space, I'll fill in the rest.

 

[ssrock64]

And I'm sitting here about to move to a Chicago apartment with no garage...I guess I won't be getting in an any of the supercar diffusion.

 

[ThickGlasses]

  And I'm sitting here about to move to a Chicago apartment with no garage...I guess I won't be getting in an any of the supercar diffusion.

Step 1: Forget the apartment
Step 2: Buy a huge garage and live in a Rolls-Royce Phantom
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit

 

[ssrock64]

  Step 1: Forget the apartment
Step 2: Buy a huge garage and live in a Rolls-Royce Phantom
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit

If I shower and use the bathroom in my Phantom, it'll depreciate even more quickly than a regular one. Also, a quick look for large garages in or near the Loop yields very few results, none of which can be had for apartment money. And besides, I doubt my better half would enjoy garage life.
 
The profit part could be made fairly easily, though; there's always TV executives looking for the next stupid reality lifestyle show.

 

[ThickGlasses]

  If I shower and use the bathroom in my Phantom, it'll depreciate even more quickly than a regular one. Also, a quick look for large garages in or near the Loop yields very few results, none of which can be had for apartment money. And besides, I doubt my better half would enjoy garage life.
 
The profit part could be made fairly easily, though; there's always TV executives looking for the next stupid reality lifestyle show.

I could see it now...
 
"So, Mr. ssrock64, what's your next move?"
 
"I was thinking of upsizing, maybe to a 6-car."

 

[billybob_jcv]

I just pulled a vintage pair of Koss Pro 4/A out of a forgotten box. They sounded like cr@p - absolutely nothing below the upper midrange. So, I pulled the pads off and lo & behold, the stock T50RP pads fit quite nicely! They made a significant improvement to the sound. Still not much real bass, but now they sound more like typical vintage Koss. I think the old Koss pads were just completely flat. Recycling items from the junk drawer for the win!

BTW, do you think this would fit on the T50RP?
http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/8048

It's made to fit on these, seems like it might work on the T50RP...

 

[Hutnicks]

Good catch Billy. By gawd they look suspicously like the original Mad Dog pads. I think thats definitely worth a call to see if they have an actual measurement for the cup size. If it works on the 50 you'll be worshipped for finding them.

 

[billybob_jcv]

lol - I was talking about the headband, not the pad...

However, I have also been looking at the pads. Unfortunately, I don't think they are leather:
http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/8046

 

[Hutnicks]

lol - I was talking about the headband, not the pad...

However, I have also been looking at the pads. Unfortunately, I don't think they are leather:
http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/8046

Moleskin Style???????????????

 

[billybob_jcv]

Moleskin Style???????????????

Yeah - I don't know what they mean by that. According Wikipedia, "moleskin" usually refers to a cotton fabric, not fake leather. If you look at the full size image on the Telex website, you can see that the pads are definitely not a cotton fabric. They look like good old pleather with a mild texture.




David Clark also makes some interesting headband pads: http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/comfort.php

 

[Hutnicks]

Yeah - I don't know what they mean by that. According Wikipedia, "moleskin" usually refers to a cotton fabric, not fake leather. If you look at the full size image on the Telex website, you can see that the pads are definitely not a cotton fabric. They look like good old pleather with a mild texture.




David Clark also makes some interesting headband pads: http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/comfort.php

Either that or some Ozark preevert actually skins moles

 
Familiar with Clark's stuff. It's usually waay pricey.

 

[billybob_jcv]

For some reason, I get a kick out of finding a way to use a product intended for one purpose in a completely different way. For example, I could cut one of these in half:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Expressions-Sheepskin-Shoulder-Pad-Grey/dp/B000CAINRK