Grand Am Off Topic Thread

[grfnkl]

the DTV upgrade doesn't affect me since I've always used cable! Since I haven't gotten a phone call from my aunt I would guess that she's ok as well as of the moment since shes the only one with antenna TV in my family.


Nice Tat Xi!

[xeroinfinity]

On the DTV, I still think its a shamb!
Under heavy cloud cover you wont get a signal. At least with UHF/VHF you could get a static picture when the weathers bad to know if the storms headin your way. Now you wont know?!

And from what Ive heard you also need a HD antanna, and an amplifier if you live more then 30-40 miles from the broadcast towers.

And thanks for the tat cudos grfnkl !

[Vipey1337]

Yay for getting a 6 point $126.50 ticket for crossing a road closed ahead sign (disregarding traffic control device) when my intention was to turn around and go back the way I came. And then of course letting traffic in front and behind of me go free. Apparently THEY didn't break the law, but I did somehow... when they went THROUGH and I merely TURNED AROUND. FUCKERS.

At least I had fun with paintballing, until I got back home and my GA dumped all its coolant again, and I have no coolant, and no way to go get coolant, and I'm stranded here thinking about this ridiculous ticket I shouldn't have to pay.

Oh and my parents/grandparents/uncles/aunts might lose the family business this week if the bank calls in their credit line, meaning my entire family is unemployed from a job that used to net six figures. Therefore we lose the house, and I either have to get my car fixed immediately with money I suddenly don't have or lease a car with my dad to cosign before he's labeled unemployed, and pay for THAT with money I don't have.

When will the shitstorm end?

FML

[xeroinfinity]

Originally Posted by Vipey1337

Yay for getting a 6 point $126.50 ticket for crossing a road closed ahead sign (disregarding traffic control device) when my intention was to turn around and go back the way I came. And then of course letting traffic in front and behind of me go free. Apparently THEY didn't break the law, but I did somehow... when they went THROUGH and I merely TURNED AROUND. FUCKERS.

At least I had fun with paintballing, until I got back home and my GA dumped all its coolant again, and I have no coolant, and no way to go get coolant, and I'm stranded here thinking about this ridiculous ticket I shouldn't have to pay.

Oh and my parents/grandparents/uncles/aunts might lose the family business this week if the bank calls in their credit line, meaning my entire family is unemployed from a job that used to net six figures. Therefore we lose the house, and I either have to get my car fixed immediately with money I suddenly don't have or lease a car with my dad to cosign before he's labeled unemployed, and pay for THAT with money I don't have.

When will the shitstorm end?

FML

Damn Vipey that does sound like a !!

Sorry about all the bad kaos!! Man, I though I was the only one who had shit for luck.

Where did you get that ticket, at home or in Lafayette ?
I'd fight that !!

Hope your luck turns around bro !

[Gir-_-]

fight it dude, put that money into ur car and where ever you can...


<--hahaha

[Vipey1337]

Originally Posted by Gir-_-

fight it dude, put that money into ur car and where ever you can...


<--hahaha

Some judges in the area are pissed at all the challenges so if you lose they automatically fine you the maximum amount allowed (TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS), so I'm a bit terrified to try to fight it... because I could buy a used late 80's corvette for that money... heh.

Fuckers are going to get my money no matter what I do.

Good news is I THINK I fixed my coolant leak... for $8. Coolant resevoir cap's o-ring was so expanded from years of liquid on it, it was looser than a $1 whore on 50% off night. I'm not even kidding, I could slip it over almost any part of the cap... which explains why it would selectively spill all over the place when I refilled coolant, or sometimes it would be fine...

either way, we'll see if this was the fix or not... and I'll just PRAY it was!

[Gir-_-]

hope so bro! lol, sometimes it just happens to be the small things we overlook

[Vipey1337]

Well hot damn. No more "check engine soon" light, no leaking coolant that I see... I think I fixed practically every issue (minus the window not rolling down of course) with $8. Holy s@#$!

[grfnkl]

Originally Posted by Vipey1337

Well hot damn. No more "check engine soon" light, no leaking coolant that I see... I think I fixed practically every issue (minus the window not rolling down of course) with $8. Holy s@#$!

that's friggen awesome if you did fix it for 8 bucks! I would be so happy with a fix like that!

[xeroinfinity]

Originally Posted by Vipey1337

Well hot damn. No more "check engine soon" light, no leaking coolant that I see... I think I fixed practically every issue (minus the window not rolling down of course) with $8. Holy s@#$!

That's great !!

After I had done my GTs head/LI gaskets it kept spewing coolant out the resivoir everytime I got on it, even just a little bit. I replaced the cap still didnt seal it up. Finaly just bought a new res. and cap that solved my overflo problem.

I starting to miss her!

[xeroinfinity]

What a day, Farrah Fawcett & Micheal Jackson both dead.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

What a day, Farrah Fawcett & Micheal Jackson both dead.

With Ed McMahon passing away earlier in the week it kind of gives credence to the old theory that celebrities die in 3s doesn't it?

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

And from what Ive heard you also need a HD antanna, and an amplifier if you live more then 30-40 miles from the broadcast towers.
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You heard wrong JC..A basic antennae is all you need. We have a guy in our local paper who writes a column on tech stuff and he recently had an article dispelling the myths. In fact there are videos on youtube that show you how to make your own digital antennaes cheap. In some cases, an amplifier will be needed if you live a certain distance or other factors come into play.But they can be purchased cheaply at Wal Mart or other stores. I went out and got an indoor/outdoor Philips antennae for about $38. I attached it with a clamp to my entertainment center and aimed it towards my local broadcasting towers. Perfect reception ( it came with an amplifier that you attach the antennae cable to and plug it into a outlet.) I did have an outdoor antennae in my attic which worked fine for the 20+ years it's been there but I couldn't get my ABC affiliate with it for some reason. With the new antennae, I get a whole bunch of newer stations, some 60 miles away. (I'll look for that article concerning the myths and send you the link if I find it.)

[xeroinfinity]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

You heard wrong JC..A basic antennae is all you need. We have a guy in our local paper who writes a column on tech stuff and he recently had an article dispelling the myths. In fact there are videos on youtube that show you how to make your own digital antennaes cheap. In some cases, an amplifier will be needed if you live a certain distance or other factors come into play.But they can be purchased cheaply at Wal Mart or other stores. I went out and got an indoor/outdoor Philips antennae for about $38. I attached it with a clamp to my entertainment center and aimed it towards my local broadcasting towers. Perfect reception ( it came with an amplifier that you attach the antennae cable to and plug it into a outlet.) I did have an outdoor antennae in my attic which worked fine for the 20+ years it's been there but I couldn't get my ABC affiliate with it for some reason. With the new antennae, I get a whole bunch of newer stations, some 60 miles away. (I'll look for that article concerning the myths and send you the link if I find it.)

Yeah I heard this last week that the old anteniis worked though you do need an amplifier if you live way out from the broadcast locations. One thing I dont like about it is when the weathers crap my sttellite goes out and i heard so does the HD channels. I used to use my vfh for those time now its not even woth paying $10 for a hd box.

Oh yeah, after further investigations, Micheal Jackson died from food poisoning. He'd been eating large quantities of 12 year old nuts.

[grfnkl]

that's crazy 2 celebs in one day without it being some catastrophic event like a car crash. after i had heard ed passed, I said farrah was next, and my guess for third was going to be Patrick Swayze. MJ was a bit of a shocker and that fact that no one knew at first if it was true or not made it odd.


Well on side topic I'm considering on selling my 88 Grand Am. I've come to the realization that I probably won't get to restore it and fix it up like I want and in the end it's not going to be worth a lot even if I do, so I'm at the point of making that very very hard decision. I know my bro-in-law wants it, but honestly I'd rather part it out then sell it to him. He's part of the reason why the car needs half the work it does and yet he keeps coming back to me asking if I want to sell it to him. If you guys have any thoughts on what i should price it at let me know. Nada has it listed at $1050 for poor condition. The car isn't running at this second but the last time i charged up the battery it started right up no problem and no CEL.

[xeroinfinity]

It was pretty ironic they both died, MJ was a total shock! I would expect Patrick Swayze...David Carradine hung in his closet...strange days they are. I do think MJ was addicted to pain killers, those will shorten your life when used on a regular basis. This will be remembered as the year the actors died.

On a brighter note, your 88 GA grfnkl, ask high so they the buyer has talk down room. Makes them think they're getting a deal.