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Post by steelworker on Apr 28, 2011 18:34:48 GMT -5
Wow very nice! I remember the first I saw a CTS-V run the 1/4 at my father-in-laws track It ran 12 flat, I told the old man and he couldn't believe it either. When we talked to the owner he said the car really shined on the road course. The cool thing the sedan looks like a total sleeper, like the BMW M5.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Apr 28, 2011 21:17:14 GMT -5
Very cool Rich! I'm actually about due for brakes myself. Just debating weather to replace the stockers or go with a BBK. Hmmm.......
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 22:23:40 GMT -5
Well, I'm also in on the brakes, I just bought this set this morning for front pretty much the same for the back to change the back drums out for the new disks in the regal :
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Apr 29, 2011 6:00:01 GMT -5
Just don't have any combustible parts near them.
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Post by carlp336 on Apr 29, 2011 8:22:18 GMT -5
bit of a longer story, but i finally got one and this one is extra special. BRAND NEW STILL IN THE WRAPPER. the dot from printing is still elevated and vivid color. (aprox 60"x30") going in the men's room...
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Post by ngmitter on Apr 29, 2011 14:44:32 GMT -5
Just bought myself an Audi S5. I will post better pics once the car is cleaned up and in my possession. I'm psyched but gotta wait until Monday to pick it up!! Attachments:
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Post by edoggrc51 on Apr 29, 2011 15:30:12 GMT -5
WOOHOO!!!! Nice Audi buddy! Congrats! ;D
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Apr 30, 2011 11:02:51 GMT -5
Nice - I fancy an S5 but they are still a bit pricey here (used).
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2011 13:04:39 GMT -5
I just bought this : this week. I got a early 32 gig version before they went on sale to the public from a friend of mine. I will say this, it is much , much better then the wifes ipad2. It's faster, can multi task up the wazoo and was $200 cheaper for better specs on pretty much everything as well as a sd slot. I'd say screen wise, it's a tossup between this and the ipad2. They are both ips tech and both are very nice. My wife, likes mine so much she's selling her ipad 2 and pre-ordered one of these
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Post by Nemesis.ie on May 1, 2011 13:19:15 GMT -5
Nice, is that an actual picture of the screen "live"? If so it looks amazingly sharp/hi-res.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2011 13:31:02 GMT -5
not sure about the pic but the screen is extremely nice! 1080p video looks really sharp. I'd put the screen on par with the ipad2's. Both are very nice and the nicest 2 screen of any of the tablets I've seen.
You guys over the pond have had this out for a while from what the forums say, have you seen any out and about Nem?
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Post by Nemesis.ie on May 1, 2011 13:50:12 GMT -5
I've not really been looking at them at all - I use my phone for "out and about" stuff and the PC with the 30" for everything else - if these things had IR remote control and good remote apps built in, I could see myself going for one - especially as my Harmony One (just 3 months old) just crapped itself and Logitech are refusing to fix it - no more Logitech products for me.
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Post by Nemesis.ie on May 1, 2011 15:07:14 GMT -5
I've not really been looking at them at all - I use my phone for "out and about" stuff and the PC with the 30" for everything else - if these things had IR remote control and good remote apps built in, I could see myself going for one - especially as my Harmony One (just 3 months old) just crapped itself and Logitech are refusing to fix it - no more Logitech products for me.
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Post by Raven on May 1, 2011 21:44:38 GMT -5
Just bought myself an Audi S5. I will post better pics once the car is cleaned up and in my possession. I'm psyched but gotta wait until Monday to pick it up!! Gorgeous car! Congrats
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Post by monkumonku on May 2, 2011 10:06:39 GMT -5
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Post by Wideawake on May 2, 2011 19:53:55 GMT -5
Thanks Monku! I just ordered the APC G5. $119 to protect our precious equipment is absolutely worth it. And it looks gorgeous. Will go well with the Emo stuff.
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Post by monkumonku on May 2, 2011 20:50:35 GMT -5
Thanks Monku! I just ordered the APC G5. $119 to protect our precious equipment is absolutely worth it. And it looks gorgeous. Will go well with the Emo stuff. You're welcome! I think you will be happy with it - it is indeed gorgeous, the price is right and it's made by APC. ;D
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Post by LCSeminole on May 3, 2011 10:22:07 GMT -5
Yesterday morning I had my 21 year old 10 seer heat pump/air handler replaced with a new Lennox 16 seer heat pump/variable speed, two stage air handler. I keep hearing from friends that I'll be saving quite a bit on my electric bill. Any Lounge members that have any insight on this? Living on the humid Florida Panhandle, I'm excited as I believe this new system is going to make me think I've gone from pre-historic times into the ICE AGE. ;D
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Post by ngmitter on May 3, 2011 10:40:41 GMT -5
HVAC engineer here. Variable speed fans save a significant amount of energy over typical single stage, or two-stage fans. For the shoulder seasons (where you are transitioning from heat to cooling mode or vice versa), the AC unit does not need to work as hard and can lower the speed of the fan, saving you energy.
Also, the higher EER translates directly to energy savings. Theoretically, going from 10 SEER to 16 SEER would result in a savings of around 35%.
That being said, there are many other factors that can affect energy savings, but the single most important thing you can do is set up the AC unit schedule. Set it to 80 when you're not home, lower it to 72 when you are home.
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Post by LCSeminole on May 3, 2011 11:54:17 GMT -5
HVAC engineer here. Variable speed fans save a significant amount of energy over typical single stage, or two-stage fans. For the shoulder seasons (where you are transitioning from heat to cooling mode or vice versa), the AC unit does not need to work as hard and can lower the speed of the fan, saving you energy. Also, the higher EER translates directly to energy savings. Theoretically, going from 10 SEER to 16 SEER would result in a savings of around 35%. That being said, there are many other factors that can affect energy savings, but the single most important thing you can do is set up the AC unit schedule. Set it to 80 when you're not home, lower it to 72 when you are home. Thanks for the reply, it's great to know we have a knowledgable "Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning" HVAC engineer member on the Lounge! The thermostat is programmable(I actually had to read the manual) so I can set different on/off sequences for every day of the week at whatever temperatures I select. I will definitely take your advise and try out the 72 and 80 temperatures.
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