• RE: S lovers (pleasantly off topic) - Kiefer74.1 21:55:24 01/26/11 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: S lovers (pleasantly off topic) posted by wazoo on January 22, 2011 at 16:40:03

  Ok, so I'm late to reply once again...
  
  You mentioned a 'Bike' in the other post....were you referring to mine (or should I say my beloved ex-bike)?
  Anyway, I only have a few very minor mods to my S, being shift knob, and stereo system (no need to go crazy in any car IMO, but especially most convertibles), I don't think I've done much else besides enjoy the drive... (I gotta admit the latest Z4 has merit, but it's not a realistic from a $ point of view for me so...well, let it go!)
  
  I checked out the CR when it came out and not having a regular softop didn't seem like a reasonable solution for a DD. Plus I really dig the 9k redline that ended in the states in '04 (as I'm sure you know). I've driven a few 04+ models (this and other cars) and am almost always happy with what I have. Like having a 360 would be realistic as a DD (understated car IMO though!).
  
  BTW, I see you got some 3.6's and apparently a new listening room? Sorry I haven't been on here in a while so I hope I have that correct...anyway I hope you enjoy and feel pretty confident that you are!
  
  Cheers,
  Jon
  
  P.S. I Get %^&* on a regular basis for not having a more 'people friendly' car, but the trade off???
  

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  • you are correct - wazoo 17:06:52 01/27/11 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: S lovers (pleasantly off topic) posted by Kiefer74.1 on January 26, 2011 at 21:55:24

    We were doing some work on the house and started kicking the idea around about adding a separate garage, so we ended up with a 40x30' with a manroom above it. No matter what one does, he ends up wishing he'd done things a little differently - I wish we built a 44x36' instead, but I shouldn't complain. Did you arrive at that conclusion after looking at the photos I put in my gallery? I'm digging the 3.6s, but I sometimes wonder if 20.1s would have fit (I was pretty sure my room was too narrow at 16' - with an 8' wide screen in the middle).
    
    I'm a dumbass; I also replaced my shift knob (Momo airmetal/leather) and that crappy stereo. All of the speakers and amp are JL Audio, as is the stealth sub in the trunk. I went with a Pioneer DEH-P710BT head unit to get bluetooth - gotta have hands free cell phone capability when driving a car with a manual transmission (actually, that should be true for an automatic too).
    
    You're right about the softop vs hardtop. I'm a little slow; an idea just hit me! I could buy another hardtop and keep it at the shop. I could drive topless to the shop and if weather threatens, I could put the other top on the car. Why didn't I think of that sooner? Wow, am I ever glad I started this little sub-thread. Thanks for getting my mind working on this problem - I think I just had a great idea ;-))
    
    I'd still love to find an unmolested, low mileage '03 for a DD. I really don't enjoy driving other cars as much as the S, and who knows what a very low mileage CR might be worth some day? Honda didn't make very many of them - about 1000.
    
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    I was referring to E-Stat's motorcycle in the other post. Check out his picture gallery and you'll see it. I've ridden some motorcycles, but I've never owned one. My wife isn't too keen on the idea, and she's so cool about everything else that I just don't push it.
    
    
    
    "Information is not knowledge.
    Knowledge is not wisdom.
    Wisdom is not truth.
    Truth is not beauty.
    Beauty is not love.
    Love is not music.
    Music is THE BEST." FZ
    
    

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    • RE: you are correct - Kiefer74.1 20:25:52 02/01/11 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: you are correct posted by wazoo on January 27, 2011 at 17:06:52

      I guess I was just testing my memory. I visited this site a few months ago and was pretty sure I saw some pics with your new 3.6's and a new room to boot! I never got a chance to say congrats, so...Congrats!!!
      
      Yeah, hindsight is 20-20, but at least you're not in downgrade mode! My new place has been a disaster for my systems and I've been considering changes all 'round.
      
      So you're thinking of the 20.1's already ;) How high is your ceiling and did you acquire some new amps as well? Anyway, I have yet to hear the 20x's sounds bad, but yes, sometimes far from optimal. I would love to have a pair even in my far less than optimal position, but reality comes back ;)
      
      Funny you mention bluetooth in the car...I'm getting a new deck just for that capability and might even install an old amp (after I dust it off), but no sub. I opened up that area of the trunk by putting the tools in a blanket/throw and put in with the spare tire...DD including groceries etc...I had my old subs, also JL's, stolen when I moved from NY to OH back in '03 (I really loved what they could do in my old RX-7...do they even make W6's anymore? Guess I'll check after I post this). I have an MB Quart/ "something" combo and no sub (the tweeters change every year or two when I blow 'em...hence the thought of bring an amp back in the mix sounds like a good idea in more than one way. I run the MB's open and just put a cap on the tweeters to keep the distortion low. As I said, I'm not really into car audio anymore (at least in this car).
      
      ...speaking of..The extra top at the shop, that sounds like a great idea to me. You can find some great deals via s2kI or Ebay instead of buying through a dealer. Yup, I do love my '03! I plan to keep it for a long time and would love to do one of the Drives if I was able.
      
      Anyway, I'm starting to ramble on...I'll check out E-stats bike...how do you reach the galleries? I've either been off here a long time or just never looked any further than the posts and general MUG forum!
      
      Regards,
      Jon
      

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