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by magnus_1986
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256397

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

@comingbackdown: Bro been through a lot in life, ups and downs :) It's been so busy that I even stopped lurking on SS.com

We'll catch up on FB if you add me.
by magnus_1986
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256397

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Please do it. I've done it too. It means the life to me.


Oh and boo SS.com I'm still alive! :shock:
by magnus_1986
Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: DSG a threat to the future of the manual transmission?
Replies: 91
Views: 12966

Re: DSG a threat to the future of the manual transmission?

Interesting manual transmission talk is being shot down in favor of off topic stuff, times sure have changed since I stopped being a regular here. I choose a manual because a) It has less reliability issues than DSGs and other tech gizmos b) Its cheaper! c) Its more fun! d) Because, let's face it, w...
by magnus_1986
Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256397

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Once upon a time, Magnus got a job.... Magnus was really happy with the money he had. Magnus thought why not buy a nice car. Magnus went to all the places in town and selected a rare brand new blue Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo petrol 5spd manual. 180 horses.... Magnus was really happy, got $1000 V-Kool t...
by magnus_1986
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: have you guys had those moments .... (stalling bloopers)
Replies: 389
Views: 40591

Re: have you guys had those moments .... (stalling bloopers)

I remember stalling 2 months ago in the bad part of town when those menacing looking guys were looking at me and my juiced up bright bling bling lights stereo and I was like oh snap better blow it outta here and stalled :oops: I didn't care enough to turn and look at 'em as I took off
by magnus_1986
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Just drove my manual this monday in a pretty bad rush hour
Replies: 52
Views: 8061

Re: Just drove my manual this monday in a pretty bad rush hour

I've found that whenever I drive in stop and go traffic I enjoy DRIVING my car rather than just sitting there letting go of the brake pedal to various degrees... But the problem is that most Japanese cars have tiny clutches that make themselves felt even through thick soled shoes. After about an hou...
by magnus_1986
Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256397

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I don't get what all the hubris around the iPhone is about... Yeah it's got a flashy screen and the usual Apple "I'm so cool flashy and bubbly that I look really usable even though I'm not" interface (Yeah I know I'm gonna have a lotta flak for saying that) but it's features aren't THAT gr...
by magnus_1986
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: More noob questions
Replies: 22
Views: 3491

Re: More noob questions

man, it's bad today. It seems the more I wanna shift it as soft and smooth as possible, the more jerking I get. :oops: This happens to me sometimes too. The thing is, by trying to be smooth you inadvertently end up shifting slower, thus getting a jerkier shift because your revs go a bit off. Anothe...
by magnus_1986
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: How much is "off"? (revmatching)
Replies: 39
Views: 4398

Re: How much is "off"? (revmatching)

I find that whenever I'm dead on, the synchros feel like they aren't there but by the time I let up the clutch, I get a slight tug. So I overshoot by 200-300 and the synchros don't make any fuss while letting up the clutch is also smooth.
by magnus_1986
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Let's play another game.
Replies: 80
Views: 7263

Re: Let's play another game.

Sigh.... I searched "nurse" on google images and well umm safe search was off and none of the results are eligible for posting here :D . But form the mental image yourself please. :D
by magnus_1986
Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Has Toyota EVER made a good looking car?
Replies: 30
Views: 4745

Re: Has Toyota EVER made a good looking car?

Since we're including Lexus, the IS-F is one ot the best designs I have ever seen. Pics:

Front/Side

Back
by magnus_1986
Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:32 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Anyone want to buy my car?
Replies: 14
Views: 6163

Re: Anyone want to buy my car?

If I was interested in buying I would have asked about the AC. Does the AC work good enough? How many times has it undergone major repair.


Well that's just because I live in a desert country where close to 50 degrees Celsius (122F) is not that uncommon :)
by magnus_1986
Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:21 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Has Toyota EVER made a good looking car?
Replies: 30
Views: 4745

Re: Has Toyota EVER made a good looking car?

Well they don't have to make good looking designs in their bread and butter cars... Considering the designs of the other mainstream firms are going down the drain faster than theirs. e.g. The new Impreza, I like it, it's not bad at all but from Subaru I was expecting something SO much better. And th...
by magnus_1986
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: have you guys had those moments .... (stalling bloopers)
Replies: 389
Views: 40591

Re: have you guys had those moments .... (stalling bloopers)

Sorry to bring the thread back on-topic ;) BUT I had that moment last year. I had been driving my manual transmission car for a year and was getting pretty good at it. Then one summer night while I was out with friends my family decided to invite me to a dinner in a restaurant. I went there and we h...
by magnus_1986
Wed May 14, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: If you could choose any one car...
Replies: 58
Views: 5664

Re: If you could choose any one car...

I'd take the McLaren SLR. yes it's a slushie but looking at all of the other things, don't think I'd care at that point