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some tyre data, includes weights
http://www.nokiantires.com/files/nokiantires/PDF/WRG2_Technicals.pdf

Hi, wana be your friend from London...

That's it! Hey I bet they're good eat'n !!
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Thanks for the link .. they sure look out of place here down here in south O.C. ... that's for certain. There are a couple different types of cranes too, that someone must have relocated here ... but I haven't had the camera w/ me. It's all part of the reason I call our Lake Forrest city, "Fake Forrest". Hey - hope you're feeling great. BTW, I'm going to wuss out October 9th and opt to test drive the Leaf at the O.C. event on the same date. Say hi to the gang for me!
Gary

Sorry, didn't know about the rules of engagement. Please excuse this once.

Hi guy!
Long time no talkie ~
Here's one I've been meaning to ask you know for a couple years. We have some strange transplants on our man-made lake, like like this guy ... who LOVES to doo-doo on our boat cover. I got this close up last Christmas:

http://usera.imagecave.com/w4abj/IMG_3313.jpg

If you know . . . . what the heck IS this thing? Local to CA? Sure don't see any other down here in So Cal. You've GOT to know more about birds than I do. There's a few other frankinbirds around here too ... but I've never had the telephoto up and ready. Maybe later.

later!
hill

Hello, here is a query from another Sacramento prius owner. We have a 2003 and a 2005 model, which historically got their oil changes at the Toyota dealer on Florin Road. Of course there has been very little service needed on these highly reliable cars, although the rack-and-pinion was replaced (under warranty) on the 2003 last year to cure a steering squeak. Now that the dealer has moved their service operation out to Elk Grove, I would like to find a good honest mechanic who is more local - closer to East Sacramento. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

What kind of meter was it and where was the mic placement? All of these things make a HUGE difference. PLacing a cheap mic with improper adjustments into the corner of a windshield can produce some high numbers while using a proper Audio Control RTA and proper mic placement would yeild MUCH lower numbers. :) Again, I'm not saying that car didn't hit those numbers but it is HIGHLY unlikely he would hit even 136db using proper equipment, mic placement and with windows rolled up and no "burping" of the car. In otherwords without controls placed on equipment type and mic placement there is no real way to compare decible levels from car to car.

Autosound Analyzers

[ame=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7912402111830974450]The AudioControl SA-3055 RTA/SPL meter in a www.talkaudio.co.uk New Year greeting[/ame]#

I took a meter to it today, it was 142db (Sorry for the bad info) Now I need to meter mine.

I highly doubt it was putting out 160db. Seriously, 160db is damagaing to one's body and most of the cars that can actually hit 160db via IASCA standards are specially built to reduce body/glass flex. :) I'm not saying you're lying mate, just whoever told you it hit 160db with just 2 regular old 12s is on crack. lol It usually takes something on the order or 10 12" subs and 10,000watts depending on the car.

It took 8- 18" subs to accomplish that in this Tahoe.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVobtkB3H7A]YouTube - First 2 Victims 160db System Escalade 8 18's 2 RF T15k amps[/ame]

haha, I was riding in an old Grand national yesterday with two power bass s-12. even though they were almost entry level they put out roughly 150db. It was enough that I couldn't see straight. I think am going to put those in my car with another set of tweeters, so much for my straight Rockford DNA. :)

I was wondering, how many decibels does your sound system produce?

I appreciate your threads- don't let those who are motivated by a prejudicial and absurd political view wear you down. Facts will win. Or course, we may all be dead by then, but facts and truth will win!

It's awesome to hear what you and nerfer are involved in. I hike and enjoy nature almost every weekend. I love nature. I'm interested in getting involved. Let me know if you can guide me to some good websites (I will check out local wilderness websites, but I'm only looking for one-day-a-week weekend volunteering). I've helped plant natural vegetation before but they only have those days once or twice a year for the public. I've taken a lot of biology courses being that I have a degree in biochem, so I understand nature relatively well, but I'm sure a biologist knows much more than me (don't underestimate my knowledge of ecosystems though). Anyhow, please reply and inspire me. Thanks! :)

thanks man, i really appreciate you saying so :thumb:
i'm up in SF and Sacto from time to time, i'll give you a heads up if you'd like

Here are those links I talked to you about as I was leaving.

Electric Green Auto: The EGA Electric Vehicle Series - Think Green...Drive Green...Save Green!
Green Vehicles of Texas, LLC

Welcome back!! :)

What's up! Haven't seen you for months! What's happening?

How are you doing with the Nokian i3s?

Oh yeah. I also keep track of bluebird boxes as part of my monitoring duties for the local forest preserve district and our prairie group (Citizens for Conservation, a smallish local group, they own about 350 acres and helped the county acquire much more). Recently went to Yellowstone and was intrigued by the variety of plants in the highlands. Many are similar to those in the Illinois tallgrass, but a smaller variety. They also have a different variety of bluebird.

Thanks. I put that barn pic in my photo album, nice to have that feature back.
I have the feeling if we ever got together we'd have a few things to talk about: land trusts and restoration (I'm involved with a prairie restoration group here), similar political/environmental viewpoints, the value of reasoned discussions, and of course the Prius.