Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[mikel7829 90]

We all win then!

I might have my baby back tomorrow.

The 3 has been nice to park and zip around in crazy parking lots. Small cars can be fun.

You know of a good turbo kit for a chevy 3.4 right of hand?

[dem beats 1,223]

Lol. Nope.

Seth does I bet.

Or Ryan possibly.

I have been intrigued by those STS rigs with the turbo mounted way back.

[dem beats 1,223]

Then I got my BMW and feel the only turbo system should be this top mount in the V set up.

It's fucking gnarly. They say the M5 has even faster response. I can't imagine it.

[mikel7829 90]

I always loved the early 2000 m5's..I just need a decent turbo kit for a 3.4 that wont break the bank to much!

[dem beats 1,223]

BMW N63 running open manifolds:

[dem beats 1,223]

:swoon:

[MKader17 332]

I really want an El Camino

[mikel7829 90]

I really want an El Camino

here you go!! lol

 

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4819461837.html

[MKader17 332]

I'm looking more for late 70s early 80s with a steel bumper. If I really could I would throw in a 5.3L 6 speed manual and have a blast

[mikel7829 90]

I'm looking more for late 70s early 80s with a steel bumper. If I really could I would throw in a 5.3L 6 speed manual and have a blast

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4813261245.html

[mikel7829 90]

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4790789898.html

[Godsmack 361]

I'm looking more for late 70s early 80s with a steel bumper. If I really could I would throw in a 5.3L 6 speed manual and have a blast

When my girl was out in AZ for thanksgiving her dad picked up an 84.

J

[mikel7829 90]

 

I'm looking more for late 70s early 80s with a steel bumper. If I really could I would throw in a 5.3L 6 speed manual and have a blast

When my girl was out in AZ for thanksgiving her dad picked up an 84.

J

 

I would like to find another mid 80's iroc..

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Merry Christmas Bros!!! HaHA I'm drunk got 2 weeks off!!!!!!!

Nice!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

 

 

 

 

So I am into this hot tub $350-$400, not to bad. Now it is up to the wife to prove what she is telling me. If I end up taking care of it, it will go up forsale.

Hell yea I am coming over with a keg!!

 

Bring it, I can supply the liqueur!

 

I tend to stay away from the hard stuff...I am more of a beer guy really.But I do like some moneshine I am from the deep south,,LMAO

 

 

I am a rum kinda guy, unless I am out with Aaron, then all bets are off! We drink all kinds of drinks!

 

Yes sir.  That is part of the reason I want to get a bunch of the SSA family together.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I am into this hot tub $350-$400, not to bad. Now it is up to the wife to prove what she is telling me. If I end up taking care of it, it will go up forsale.

Hell yea I am coming over with a keg!!

 

Bring it, I can supply the liqueur!

 

I tend to stay away from the hard stuff...I am more of a beer guy really.But I do like some moneshine I am from the deep south,,LMAO

 

 

I am a rum kinda guy, unless I am out with Aaron, then all bets are off! We drink all kinds of drinks!

 

Hell yea!! I luv Aaron!!.."no homo" Drink some for me!!

 

 

When Aaron and I get together look out! He is know for getting my wife drunk which is entertaining and fun.

 

I like taking you guys out and getting Rhonda a little tipsy as then she is more relaxed and we can have a great time out.

[mikel7829 90]

 

 

 

 

 

So I am into this hot tub $350-$400, not to bad. Now it is up to the wife to prove what she is telling me. If I end up taking care of it, it will go up forsale.

Hell yea I am coming over with a keg!!

 

Bring it, I can supply the liqueur!

 

I tend to stay away from the hard stuff...I am more of a beer guy really.But I do like some moneshine I am from the deep south,,LMAO

 

 

I am a rum kinda guy, unless I am out with Aaron, then all bets are off! We drink all kinds of drinks!

 

Yes sir.  That is part of the reason I want to get a bunch of the SSA family together.

 

I'm down!!!!

[///M5 2,833]

Lol. Nope.

Seth does I bet.

Or Ryan possibly.

I have been intrigued by those STS rigs with the turbo mounted way back.

turbos like heat...rear is bad if you can move it forward

[mikel7829 90]

 

Lol. Nope.

Seth does I bet.

Or Ryan possibly.

I have been intrigued by those STS rigs with the turbo mounted way back.

turbos like heat...rear is bad if you can move it forward

 

Can you suggest a kit?

[mikel7829 90]

[sandt38 448]

 

 

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/mobile/cigars/10804/cain-daytona-by-oliva/

And

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/mobile/cigars/10802/cain-by-oliva/

^----- I'm not sure if this is the habano or the F1s.... I much prefer the F1 to the habano. Both are powerful ligaro.

Got it. adding to my wishlist. I'll grab them when I order from CI next.

I'm definitely interested in what you think. Make sure you get the 60 ring size.

They designate them as "Daytona 660" "F1 660"

I may have lost my passion for finding better sticks after these. I celebrate with a few that are more $$$ but they aren't specifically better to me. The Cains are always perfectly rolled, tightly packed and consistent smokes. They do become more engaging as you smoke them as the smoke builds as the stick burns. I cannot smoke one on an empty stomach. The F1 I cannot handle unless quite filled up. I also find a punch works better for sticks bigger than a 50 ring. Feels cooler.

The Ashton and some of the Diamond Crown are great cigars.... But neither have the depth or development of those Cain sticks.

If I may make a comparison, the Pinot Finish Woodford is more subtle and has a harmony of flavors, but the wonderful mix isn't as deep as Double Oak. Straight up, I like double oak more. With an ice cube the Pinot Finish isenhanced. In the double oak, an ice cube just dilutes the powerful deep flavor. Makes it fall flat IMHO. Pinot Finish would be ideal for old fashioneds to me. But at the price it is, it would be a waste.

And so the ashtons and other hyper spendy sticks are the Pinot Finish. Far from my favorite, but a wonderful thing when I want to stray from what I feel is the best.

 

 

 

You are smoking the wrong Ashtons. Ashton Symmetrys are wonderful, and a new release. They start out very spicy, with deep rich leather. After 1/3 of the stick it mellows out, becomes woody and creamy smooth, ditching the spice almost completely. With 1/2 of the stick left it all blends together, the spice is evident and somewhat forward, with the smooth creamy background notes. I like the Prestige, which is effectively a Churchill wrap, at a 49 ring with nearly 7 inches of smokeable bliss. Ashton Classics, by comparison, are fairly uni-dimensional. I'll say boring. Ashton VSGs are also fairly stable in the overall flavor. They are very woody, with a decent maduro spice to them. Very good, but not stunning. Considering they are roughly the same cost as a Symmetry, the Symmetry wins this hands down. ESGs... Just try one.

 

See, with the Pinot Finish, I like the complexity. The fruity finish made my spine tingle. I understand the depth of the Double Oaked comparatively, but I like the harmony of the Pinot Finish. FWIW, I also like the Double Oaked Single Barrel better than the plain Double Oaked. I suggest you try it. It costs the same as the traditional DO, so you are going to be hard pressed to complain.

 

I am a bit nervous about the 60 ring. I generally don't like big rings, because of the feel, and the overabundance of filler flavor. I have found that I tend to prefer the complexity of a greater wrapper/filler ratio of a smaller ring. I will try the 60 ring based on your recommendations, though. I might suggest trying smaller rings and longer sticks, particularly on sticks that are known for the quality of their wrappers and complexity, which tends to be derived from the binder and wrapper.

 

I did grab a couple new sticks tonight. I grabbed a Padron 1926 #6 and a Fine and Rare.

 

Close up of the Fine and Rare label. Very limited run of 3000 boxes of 10. There is the Padron 1926 #9 and Padron 1926 #6 next to it.

 

The Fine and Rare and Padrons full shot

 

 

Some of my favorites in the Humi. Left to right...

Alec Bradley Fine and Rare, Padron 1926 #6, and #9, Fuente/Fuente Opus X Lost City, Davidoff Millennium Blend, Arturo Fuente No Name, Ashton ESG, and Arturo Fuente Anejo, Churchill and Toro sizes. I didn't realize I was out of Symmetrys or I would have grabbed a few tonight.

 

 

[dem beats 1,223]

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/mobile/cigars/10804/cain-daytona-by-oliva/

And

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/mobile/cigars/10802/cain-by-oliva/

^----- I'm not sure if this is the habano or the F1s.... I much prefer the F1 to the habano. Both are powerful ligaro.

Got it. adding to my wishlist. I'll grab them when I order from CI next.

I'm definitely interested in what you think. Make sure you get the 60 ring size.

They designate them as "Daytona 660" "F1 660"

I may have lost my passion for finding better sticks after these. I celebrate with a few that are more $$$ but they aren't specifically better to me. The Cains are always perfectly rolled, tightly packed and consistent smokes. They do become more engaging as you smoke them as the smoke builds as the stick burns. I cannot smoke one on an empty stomach. The F1 I cannot handle unless quite filled up. I also find a punch works better for sticks bigger than a 50 ring. Feels cooler.

The Ashton and some of the Diamond Crown are great cigars.... But neither have the depth or development of those Cain sticks.

If I may make a comparison, the Pinot Finish Woodford is more subtle and has a harmony of flavors, but the wonderful mix isn't as deep as Double Oak. Straight up, I like double oak more. With an ice cube the Pinot Finish isenhanced. In the double oak, an ice cube just dilutes the powerful deep flavor. Makes it fall flat IMHO. Pinot Finish would be ideal for old fashioneds to me. But at the price it is, it would be a waste.

And so the ashtons and other hyper spendy sticks are the Pinot Finish. Far from my favorite, but a wonderful thing when I want to stray from what I feel is the best.

You are smoking the wrong Ashtons. Ashton Symmetrys are wonderful, and a new release. They start out very spicy, with deep rich leather. After 1/3 of the stick it mellows out, becomes woody and creamy smooth, ditching the spice almost completely. With 1/2 of the stick left it all blends together, the spice is evident and somewhat forward, with the smooth creamy background notes. I like the Prestige, which is effectively a Churchill wrap, at a 49 ring with nearly 7 inches of smokeable bliss. Ashton Classics, by comparison, are fairly uni-dimensional. I'll say boring. Ashton VSGs are also fairly stable in the overall flavor. They are very woody, with a decent maduro spice to them. Very good, but not stunning. Considering they are roughly the same cost as a Symmetry, the Symmetry wins this hands down. ESGs... Just try one.

See, with the Pinot Finish, I like the complexity. The fruity finish made my spine tingle. I understand the depth of the Double Oaked comparatively, but I like the harmony of the Pinot Finish. FWIW, I also like the Double Oaked Single Barrel better than the plain Double Oaked. I suggest you try it. It costs the same as the traditional DO, so you are going to be hard pressed to complain.

I am a bit nervous about the 60 ring. I generally don't like big rings, because of the feel, and the overabundance of filler flavor. I have found that I tend to prefer the complexity of a greater wrapper/filler ratio of a smaller ring. I will try the 60 ring based on your recommendations, though. I might suggest trying smaller rings and longer sticks, particularly on sticks that are known for the quality of their wrappers and complexity, which tends to be derived from the binder and wrapper.

I did grab a couple new sticks tonight. I grabbed a Padron 1926 #6 and a Fine and Rare.

Close up of the Fine and Rare label. Very limited run of 3000 boxes of 10. There is the Padron 1926 #9 and Padron 1926 #6 next to it.

The Fine and Rare and Padrons full shot

Some of my favorites in the Humi. Left to right...

Alec Bradley Fine and Rare, Padron 1926 #6, and #9, Fuente/Fuente Opus X Lost City, Davidoff Millennium Blend, Arturo Fuente No Name, Ashton ESG, and Arturo Fuente Anejo, Churchill and Toro sizes. I didn't realize I was out of Symmetrys or I would have grabbed a few tonight.

I understand your preferences now. In every cigar I have had, more filler actually helps me get more flavor from the wrapper. Or maybe I should say it helps me to savor and find subtitles in the wrapper. The intensity of a small ring size wears me out. I never find more filler to drown out the wrapper, just draw it out.

Maybe to you it's like cubes in my double oak.

:-)

I will see if I can find the single barrel DO.

[Stephen93s10 40]

Just got done with my shift at Burger King; shit sucks, bust my ass for barely any money

[MKader17 332]

Every job is a stepping stone to the next.

[nem 2,019]

I used to work at BK back in the 90's.