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[JimJ 11]

Time to do laundry, study for supply chain and bed early.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

I don't care if you aren't able to, but typing things like cuz and other similar shit just hoods out the forum.

I know what you mean, and it stinks. But maybe over time they will adjust and improve. Many I sound like a hippie.

you and me both, cuz you know dats how we hippies roll, yo

<-- feet are happiest in birks

<-- feet are happiest in nothing at all

barefoot y0

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Does High Performance Concrete handle heat better than regular everyday concrete?

I've heard that the regular stuff you pick up at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, et al doesn't hold up to high heat on a normal day to day basis.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

I guess what I should be asking is, just how hot can you get a skillet/wok

[///M5 2,833]

it's weird how the hop dies after what would be the general US lunch break time. all us office jockies only work after we get food in our guts at lunch!

lol

I am in Singapore so I went to bed.

[///M5 2,833]

Sean, thanks for the info.

So my test drives were rather uneventful as the past few days have yielded nothing but torrential downpours, so it wasn't the best for performance tests aside from testing the AWD systems.

The Audi was very nice, but it has a quirkiness about it I am not ready for. Too many buttons and gadgets and no matter how I adjusted the seat, I could not get comfortable in the car. I loved the power and the Quattro, but all in all, not something I would buy.

The Charger was okay. I really like the looks, but aside from that, it left a lot to be desired. I like it's size, and my inability to really test its performance limits sucked, but I thought it would be a little more luxurious due to its size and all its appointments. Fit and finish were poor, but I went straight to this from the Audi, so I may have been hoping for more. I don't know how they rate on NVH, but this thing had several annoying squeaks and rattles from both the interior and the front end. I did like the fit and feel of the interior. My only gripe is the C-pillars were a huge blind spot issue. I would have really liked to flog this on a cool, dry day.

Now the Volvo I really liked. Like the others I've driven, this thing was dead quiet. There is no hint of 300HP what-so-ever. The AWD system was great, interior was great, it was very roomy, and drove excellent. I think these have the Haldex AWD system, and while it is nice, it seems a little too biased at the front. It could have just been the wet conditions and the TC acting up, but it presented a small amount of torque-steer I did not expect. Overall, this was my best experience of the day, but like the Audi, it has some quirky things I don't like. It must be the European influence.

4 year old Audi compared to a brand new Dodge, I don't think it is too much to ask for good quality craftsmanship. If you are looking at the Audi, have you considered a 325iX ?

No, I haven't. Maintenance money on the Bimmers are out of my range, and if I were to get one, it would be just RWD.

My M5 and 328i were creampuffs for maintenance, cheapest two cars I have ever owned for that purpose actually.

[///M5 2,833]

Sean getting feisty, I like

It really is tilting at windmills...as long as there's a disconnect between "what you write for school" and what you do on here there's going to be no connecting to those people.

but like u wont ever need what you lerned in school, they jus hatin

mad hatin y0

We really should add a phrase about being professional and trying to post in English in the terms, that way we can just reference those and people won't get all hussy about it.

[///M5 2,833]

I don't care if you aren't able to, but typing things like cuz and other similar shit just hoods out the forum.

I know what you mean, and it stinks. But maybe over time they will adjust and improve. Many I sound like a hippie.

you and me both, cuz you know dats how we hippies roll, yo

<-- feet are happiest in birks

<-- feet are happiest in nothing at all

barefoot y0

touche, I should have clarified and said "when foot coverings are required"

[///M5 2,833]

I guess what I should be asking is, just how hot can you get a skillet/wok

Easily red/white with a hot burner

[ANeonRider 3]

Bare feet are pretty comfy, when I'm not standing... but I have a super high arch, and can't walk long without a good arch support or my knees & ankles start to ache.

[ANeonRider 3]

foootop

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Speaking of Woks, anyone know a good recipe for seasoning one? I'm picking a new one up this weekend, so that will be my objective for next week. Man, I'm getting old.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Sean, thanks for the info.

So my test drives were rather uneventful as the past few days have yielded nothing but torrential downpours, so it wasn't the best for performance tests aside from testing the AWD systems.

The Audi was very nice, but it has a quirkiness about it I am not ready for. Too many buttons and gadgets and no matter how I adjusted the seat, I could not get comfortable in the car. I loved the power and the Quattro, but all in all, not something I would buy.

The Charger was okay. I really like the looks, but aside from that, it left a lot to be desired. I like it's size, and my inability to really test its performance limits sucked, but I thought it would be a little more luxurious due to its size and all its appointments. Fit and finish were poor, but I went straight to this from the Audi, so I may have been hoping for more. I don't know how they rate on NVH, but this thing had several annoying squeaks and rattles from both the interior and the front end. I did like the fit and feel of the interior. My only gripe is the C-pillars were a huge blind spot issue. I would have really liked to flog this on a cool, dry day.

Now the Volvo I really liked. Like the others I've driven, this thing was dead quiet. There is no hint of 300HP what-so-ever. The AWD system was great, interior was great, it was very roomy, and drove excellent. I think these have the Haldex AWD system, and while it is nice, it seems a little too biased at the front. It could have just been the wet conditions and the TC acting up, but it presented a small amount of torque-steer I did not expect. Overall, this was my best experience of the day, but like the Audi, it has some quirky things I don't like. It must be the European influence.

4 year old Audi compared to a brand new Dodge, I don't think it is too much to ask for good quality craftsmanship. If you are looking at the Audi, have you considered a 325iX ?

No, I haven't. Maintenance money on the Bimmers are out of my range, and if I were to get one, it would be just RWD.

My M5 and 328i were creampuffs for maintenance, cheapest two cars I have ever owned for that purpose actually.

Yes, but I'm looking at no older than 04, so that's upping the cost considerably, and the M is parked most of the time, so it's not getting used much.

I'm going to look at some Aviators tomorrow. I would just by an Eddie Bauer Explorer, but they're the same price as the Lincoln, so that's pointless.

[Acidburn 10]

Sean getting feisty, I like

It really is tilting at windmills...as long as there's a disconnect between "what you write for school" and what you do on here there's going to be no connecting to those people.

but like u wont ever need what you lerned in school, they jus hatin

mad hatin y0

We really should add a phrase about being professional and trying to post in English in the terms, that way we can just reference those and people won't get all hussy about it.

referencing the ToS really doesn't do much, seen that way too many times at the shithole

[///M5 2,833]

Speaking of Woks, anyone know a good recipe for seasoning one? I'm picking a new one up this weekend, so that will be my objective for next week. Man, I'm getting old.

You really just have to get it really, really, really hot and then wipe it down with oil. Not so sure that a standard stovetop will get it hot enough though. If you have a turkey fryer I'd use that.

*assumes it is a steel wok and not a stainless one which don't need the treatment

[///M5 2,833]

Sean getting feisty, I like

It really is tilting at windmills...as long as there's a disconnect between "what you write for school" and what you do on here there's going to be no connecting to those people.

but like u wont ever need what you lerned in school, they jus hatin

mad hatin y0

We really should add a phrase about being professional and trying to post in English in the terms, that way we can just reference those and people won't get all hussy about it.

referencing the ToS really doesn't do much, seen that way too many times at the shithole

Not if we as a team enforce them, the chithole is a chithole and cannot be referenced.

[///M5 2,833]

Speaking of Woks, anyone know a good recipe for seasoning one? I'm picking a new one up this weekend, so that will be my objective for next week. Man, I'm getting old.

You really just have to get it really, really, really hot and then wipe it down with oil. Not so sure that a standard stovetop will get it hot enough though. If you have a turkey fryer I'd use that.

*assumes it is a steel wok and not a stainless one which don't need the treatment

Umm, yeah meant to say you don't want stainless anyways as they are much harder to get to be non-stick

[///M5 2,833]

This will season it:

http://www.shop.com/Jet_Burner%2C_32_Tip%2...3;.shtml?trk=11

And yes in the next 12 months expect a side/wok burner build log to sit next to my grill

[///M5 2,833]

Just curious what is special about 04 Ryan?

[topgun 262]

Just finished watching Smokey and the Bandit, such a quality movie.

[Acidburn 10]

Sean, how widely is English spoken in Germany?

[///M5 2,833]

Sean, how widely is English spoken in Germany?

In cities 100% you need no German, in the country side with older folk good luck. Why do you ask? It also depends on where you are going and what you are doing.

FYI, the only German I speak is enough to order a beer and read food items on the menu. This comes from being there about 12 times but not really ever needing to learn German since it is so easy to get around.

[topgun 262]

Fuck you technology.

Fuck you.

[///M5 2,833]

Flying home a day early

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

I guess what I should be asking is, just how hot can you get a skillet/wok

Easily red/white with a hot burner

I was referring to temperature actually