Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

You're welcome

[The enD 467]

Jesus, made spaghetti bolognese with pork mince and it smelled terrible while I was cooking it. Could not even eat a third, the smell was gone due to the seasoning, but looked and tasted bad.

yer doin' it wrong

teach me

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Rodeo season is coming up soon, you might find a decent deal in DFW, Houston, or San Antonio.

[The enD 467]

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Neal, when you were shopping last, did you happen to drive a Venza?  If so, what were your feelings?

Drove one with my mom a week ago.  Holy shit boring.  $39k in the format we looked at as well and for cars in the $35k-43k range it was the last one on the list.

There's nothing better than a boring car for a daily driver.

Couldn't disagree more.  Even if I did agree the Venza makes no sense in that regard.  Uber expensive for what it is and boring.

It's in my price range, so I don't find it expensive; it also has everything I want/need from a daily. I like boring daily drivers. They are simple and for someone who fixes shit all day long, the last thing I want to do is come home and have to fix shit. I will have a toy so there is no need for anything fancy for a DD

[ssh 924]

Had a BM'er 550 for the week, that only has 400hp

My wives XC90 with ~300hp isn't so exciting...but since it is in the shop we have a minivan which is probably around there. I'll drive it this weekend and let you know how much fun it is.

The last ticket I got for going 87 in a 75 was in a Kia Sedona minivan.

[Impious 1,476]

Mother fucker. Sears website doesn't show it available for pickup at the closets Sears. Bitching at an agent through chat. This isn't going to go well for him.

Went better than expected. They have some in stock at a store more than 50 miles from me, told them I wasn't driving that far & they needed to have one sent to my local store. Guy said he could contact the auto center to see if they could arrange that. Didn't figure they would be willing to do that, and still might not as he hasn't talked to the auto centers yet....but I'm tired of having to jump my fucking car in 10* weather, so atleast it's a step in the right direction.

They can and will ship from another store and should honor the price. Being a former employee, I've seen them do this countless times. I've also seen them screw people as well and charge them for shipping from the other store. Be very careful and check your receipt. If there is even a penny difference, get the manager in there ASAP and then threaten to call corporate.

The guy never called me as promised, had both my work & cell #.

Suggestions? My dad is looking into Napa specialty AGM batteries as I could get those at cost, but if they aren't as good I need the Diehard from Sears and need it soon, like in a day or 2, if this weather keeps up. I can't drive my car anywhere as there's a 90% chance it won't start.

[///M5 2,833]

_{Wagyu cattle must hang for a very long time before butchering. We raise Black Angus and Black Angus Wagyu mixed. Typical cattle are aged for 2 weeks. We age our Wagyu/Angus mixed for up to 8}

How do you get started? Don't want to compete. My BIL owns a Dairy/Beef farm and keeps offering to sell me a steer and only pay butchering, but I know what he'd be out. Said I wanted to buy a Wagyu feeder ~300lbs or so and have him raise it. Then I'd give him meat in payment. Don't want to take advantage of him and gift him something in return. I've looked all over and can't find where to buy one />

Tons of Wagyu breeders here in Texas; some even breed Wangus (Angus/Wagyu hybrids)

I've been told on cattle forums that the animals are under contract and not usually sold. />

_{Wagyu cattle must hang for a very long time before butchering. We raise Black Angus and Black Angus Wagyu mixed. Typical cattle are aged for 2 weeks. We age our Wagyu/Angus mixed for up to 8}

How do you get started? Don't want to compete. My BIL owns a Dairy/Beef farm and keeps offering to sell me a steer and only pay butchering, but I know what he'd be out. Said I wanted to buy a Wagyu feeder ~300lbs or so and have him raise it. Then I'd give him meat in payment. Don't want to take advantage of him and gift him something in return. I've looked all over and can't find where to buy one />

We buy sticks from a farm in the north west and artificially inseminate. They run about 50- 150 bucks a stick depending on the bull.

But then I need a heffer and a stick. Not opposed, neither is the BIL but still need an animal. Where/how did you find the first ones?

February 2, 2013

Flying C Farms, breeder of high quality Tajima fulllood Wagyu genetics is offering 2 yr. old bred heifers, yearling heifers and yearling bulls. Flycing C Farm genetics have won the carcass shows in Victoria, Texas numerous times and European cross class in San Antonio.

Contact www.wagyu4u.com or call me at 512-658-5097

Les Crane

Thanks. How did you find that? I'd prefer to not ship an animal from Texas...

[///M5 2,833]

THey sell at rodeo's? I've been to a few and never noticed...

[///M5 2,833]

Neal, when you were shopping last, did you happen to drive a Venza? If so, what were your feelings?

Drove one with my mom a week ago. Holy shit boring. $39k in the format we looked at as well and for cars in the $35k-43k range it was the last one on the list.

There's nothing better than a boring car for a daily driver.

Couldn't disagree more. Even if I did agree the Venza makes no sense in that regard. Uber expensive for what it is and boring.

It's in my price range, so I don't find it expensive; it also has everything I want/need from a daily. I like boring daily drivers. They are simple and for someone who fixes shit all day long, the last thing I want to do is come home and have to fix shit. I will have a toy so there is no need for anything fancy for a DD

$40k is a ton of dough for a car. I barely paid more for the ML which has required no wrenching.

I also have no faith in the newer Toyota's for being reliable beyond anything else.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Mother fucker. Sears website doesn't show it available for pickup at the closets Sears. Bitching at an agent through chat. This isn't going to go well for him.

Went better than expected.  They have some in stock at a store more than 50 miles from me, told them I wasn't driving that far & they needed to have one sent to my local store.  Guy said he could contact the auto center to see if they could arrange that.  Didn't figure they would be willing to do that, and still might not as he hasn't talked to the auto centers yet....but I'm tired of having to jump my fucking car in 10* weather, so atleast it's a step in the right direction.

They can and will ship from another store and should honor the price. Being a former employee, I've seen them do this countless times. I've also seen them screw people as well and charge them for shipping from the other store. Be very careful and check your receipt. If there is even a penny difference, get the manager in there ASAP and then threaten to call corporate.

The guy never called me as promised, had both my work & cell #.

Suggestions?  My dad is looking into Napa specialty AGM batteries as I could get those at cost, but if they aren't as good I need the Diehard from Sears and need it soon, like in a day or 2, if this weather keeps up.  I can't drive my car anywhere as there's a 90% chance it won't start.

The Napas are good. Should have a good warranty too, so if you can get it at cost and actually get it versus hassling with Sears, I'd go that route.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Neal, when you were shopping last, did you happen to drive a Venza?  If so, what were your feelings?

Drove one with my mom a week ago.  Holy shit boring.  $39k in the format we looked at as well and for cars in the $35k-43k range it was the last one on the list.

There's nothing better than a boring car for a daily driver.

Couldn't disagree more.  Even if I did agree the Venza makes no sense in that regard.  Uber expensive for what it is and boring.

It's in my price range, so I don't find it expensive; it also has everything I want/need from a daily.  I like boring daily drivers.  They are simple and for someone who fixes shit all day long, the last thing I want to do is come home and have to fix shit.  I will have a toy so there is no need for anything fancy for a DD

$40k is a ton of dough for a car.  I barely paid more for the ML which has required no wrenching.

I also have no faith in the newer Toyota's for being reliable beyond anything else.

I'm not buying brand new. I will only buy Ford vehicles brand new since I get them so cheap. Yeah, fuck $40K for a Venza.

[///M5 2,833]

Big Jon's post ftmfw

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

THey sell at rodeo's? I've been to a few and never noticed...

Most rodeos which feature livestock shows also have livestock auctions.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

_{Wagyu cattle must hang for a very long time before butchering. We raise Black Angus and Black Angus Wagyu mixed. Typical cattle are aged for 2 weeks. We age our Wagyu/Angus mixed for up to 8}

How do you get started? Don't want to compete. My BIL owns a Dairy/Beef farm and keeps offering to sell me a steer and only pay butchering, but I know what he'd be out. Said I wanted to buy a Wagyu feeder ~300lbs or so and have him raise it. Then I'd give him meat in payment. Don't want to take advantage of him and gift him something in return. I've looked all over and can't find where to buy one />

Tons of Wagyu breeders here in Texas; some even breed Wangus (Angus/Wagyu hybrids)

I've been told on cattle forums that the animals are under contract and not usually sold. />

_{Wagyu cattle must hang for a very long time before butchering. We raise Black Angus and Black Angus Wagyu mixed. Typical cattle are aged for 2 weeks. We age our Wagyu/Angus mixed for up to 8}

How do you get started? Don't want to compete. My BIL owns a Dairy/Beef farm and keeps offering to sell me a steer and only pay butchering, but I know what he'd be out. Said I wanted to buy a Wagyu feeder ~300lbs or so and have him raise it. Then I'd give him meat in payment. Don't want to take advantage of him and gift him something in return. I've looked all over and can't find where to buy one />

We buy sticks from a farm in the north west and artificially inseminate. They run about 50- 150 bucks a stick depending on the bull.

But then I need a heffer and a stick. Not opposed, neither is the BIL but still need an animal. Where/how did you find the first ones?

February 2, 2013 Flying C Farms, breeder of high quality Tajima fulllood Wagyu genetics is offering 2 yr. old bred heifers, yearling heifers and yearling bulls. Flycing C Farm genetics have won the carcass shows in Victoria, Texas numerous times and European cross class in San Antonio. Contact www.wagyu4u.com or call me at 512-658-5097 Les Crane

Thanks. How did you find that? I'd prefer to not ship an animal from Texas...

I just googled texas wagyu breeders and came across this:

http://www.texaswagyuassociation.org

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

here's a few that might be closer:

http://www.cattlepages.com/breeders/Wagyu/

Edited February 2, 2013 by Penguin4x4

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I need some life and spirit to my daily driver. Hence why I can never keep myself from modifying them. Upgraded rear sway, HID's and new PIAA Fogs going on the P5 Monday. />

I need some rawr in mine even tho it's only 116hp. I've been tinkering with this idea of a dual exhaust, just need to figure out how to tune the sound to my likings.

Performance is an addition for me, far out weighting audio.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Doesn't help that the American Wagyu Association is based out of Aggieland

[ssh 924]

I searched: "wagyu breeder minnesota" just for kicks, and promptly found your post at cattletoday--lol.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Little pour of GM makes the night a little smoother.

[Adrian_D 520]

See you are back to normal Adrian.

Yeah, that's what I thought at first

[Adrian_D 520]

Aaron, can you please leave this account as it is ? Just in case my old account won't work I will have a back-up

[Adrian_D 520]

Now that I'm back to normal, I will poast pics of boxes and porting

Today I should be 100% done with porting and cleaning up the heads, including lapping the valves. Install next week.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the honing on the cylinders is still there after 110k miles. And the interesting part about the engine is that it has some sort of an integral block girdle. The crank bearings sit in big aluminum holders, which go inside big holes in the block. When the aluminum expands, it presses against the holes in the block. And that way the block is fully enclosed on the bottom side.

Good news seeing that I want big boost and big torque at low revs

[Adrian_D 520]

Hopefully I can find time to clean-up the bike. 1 week of very muddy roads and a few runs in the rain and it's VERY dirty.

[ricksi30 923]

3.0??? This is getting out of hand!