My new Prius kicks ass

[Thomas Merton]

Just leased a 2010 Prius.

With push button start and 50 mpg, I truly feel we are one step closer to flying cars which are proof to me the future is finally here. Forget Ipods and other electronic diversions, flying cars are what I've been waiting for my 48 years on the planet

[Chigworthy]

I never understood this push button start thing. There is nothing new there. Pushing a button is really the same thing as pushing a key. I'm going to glue a button to my key so I have a push button start. But aside from that, congrats. I've had shit vehicles that I hated, and I've had a couple of vehicles that I really like, and driving a vehicle that you really like is far superior.

[Thomas Merton]

yea I know its just a button, but as someone who used to drive trucks only, it amuses/amazes me for some reason.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Does Toyota have something similar to Ford's SYNC system?

[Snoogans]

Just leased a 2010 Prius.

With push button start and 50 mpg, I truly feel we are one step closer to flying cars which are proof to me the future is finally here. Forget Ipods and other electronic diversions, flying cars are what I've been waiting for my 48 years on the planet

yea, they have only had push button start on cars for like 8 years now. And tons of awesome cars that use gas to make power have them too. Maybe you coulda got one of those so i wouldnt have to wait behind for you 30 seconds while your prius gets up to 35 MPH

[Thomas Merton]

Does Toyota have something similar to Ford's SYNC system?

The Japs call it a hybrid synergy drive system

Has a 1.8L DOHC 16V VVT-i 4 cyliner engine, whatever that means

Snoogans, it has more oomph that you think. And I'm saving the environment. What have you done lately for mankind, huh?

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Japs call it a hybrid synergy drive system

Has a 1.8L DOHC 16V VVT-i 4 cyliner engine, whatever that means

Snoogans, it has more oomph that you think. And I'm saving the environment. What have you done lately for mankind, huh?

No. The SYNC system is a bluetooth voice-activated entertainment system - nothing to do with the drivetrain. You were just expressing amazement with the pushbutton ignition, SYNC would probably make your head cave in.

[Snoogans]

The Japs call it a hybrid synergy drive system

Has a 1.8L DOHC 16V VVT-i 4 cyliner engine, whatever that means

Snoogans, it has more oomph that you think. And I'm saving the environment. What have you done lately for mankind, huh?

no, it doesnt. I worked for a company that has a toyota dealership and ive driven tons of prius'. As well as pretty much any other car you can think of. Prius sucks balls. You shoulda got a camry hybrid, or something. Shit my car gets over 30 MPH and actually has a motor that creates power. REAL power to where I can actually not hold up traffic when i merge or accelerate from lights.

and btw, i hate to break this to you, but if you do hit it hard on a prius to give it oomph, you get no where near 50 MPG. In fact, when we would drive them as I normally drive my car for work, they would avg around 31 mpg. You have to accelerate VERY slow for it not to burn as much gas as any other small 4 cylinder. really sorry to crush your dreams with that

edit: as to what I do for mankind, thats easy. I continually educate them to facts they dont understand, esp when it comes to driving cars

[Bob Impact]

The Japs call it a hybrid synergy drive system

Has a 1.8L DOHC 16V VVT-i 4 cyliner engine, whatever that means

Snoogans, it has more oomph that you think. And I'm saving the environment. What have you done lately for mankind, huh?

1.8 liter dual overhead cam variable valve timing 4 cylinder.

I'm driving a TDI that gets better mileage on the highway, leather everywhere, heated seats and not making a big deal about how awesome I am for saving the environment.

[Chigworthy]

as to what I do for mankind, thats easy. I continually educate them to facts they dont understand, esp when it comes to driving cars

I've heard that the friction coefficient of rubber against asphalt has nothing to do with a car's performance.

[Thomas Merton]

All I can say is Mahwah, NJ brother

I don't need to drive like a maniac out here in the country where things are chill, no interstate onramps, no HOV lanes, no dicks from NJ. Just living

My Prius kicks ass

[Snoogans]

1.8 liter dual overhead cam variable valve timing 4 cylinder.

I'm driving a TDI that gets better mileage on the highway, leather everywhere, heated seats and not making a big deal about how awesome I am for saving the environment.

and probably driving it like a man

[Snoogans]

All I can say is Mahwah, NJ brother

I don't need to drive like a maniac out here in the country where things are chill, no interstate onramps, no HOV lanes, no dicks from NJ. Just living

My Prius kicks ass

its not about that. Thats what these prius people dont understand when they give shit to people who drive cars with alot of power.

Mahwah is in the very populated area but its also the 2nd or 3rd biggest town in area in the state i think. Definately in the top 5. There are plenty of times i can drive where no one is around, even during the day. Or plenty of times im not in a rush to go anywhere when im behind people.

its about driving. Some people like to DRIVE. Some people like to be able to accelerate quickly or take corners at 50 MPH because its fuckin fun. Yet these people act like im a dick because the speed limit is 45 and they are goin 37 so im beeping at them. Im not in a rush, it just BLOWS TO DRIVE SLOW. Driving is boring if you are stuck in traffic, driving slow with no traffic, or whatever else. IT SUCKS. Driving 90 MPH on the highway or ripping rt 202 from oakland to mahwah at 65 MPH is fuckin awesome. Thats why I hate you guys being in front of me. Cause you dont understand that you are the dicks holding up EVERYONE. EVERYONE isnt a dick for being mad you hold them up.

DRIVE YOUR CAR

[Chigworthy]

and not making a big deal about how awesome I am for saving the environment.

While you may be content to let your contributions go by the wayside, I think this a perfect time for me to unveil my latest environmental "green" strategy:
Recently, I learned about the value of water, and the conservation of such. I learned that running the sink while brushing my teeth is horrendous, that taking excessive showers is an activity of heathens, and that washing my truck should be punishable by death. In light of my recent feel-good revelation, I noticed how much water I was wasting washing my coffee cup every day. Who the fuck am I to waste all that water just because I need to have some coffee every morning? Me, being the proactive type, marched my green ass down to Costco and bought a large box of paper coffee cups (120 ct) and a large box of reciprocal plastic lids (500 ct). My environmentally-criminal subconscious began piping up with some horseshit about why 500 is not divisible by 120, but my new eco-conscious self marched right through that shit. Think of all the water I am saving by not washing a coffee cup every morning.

[Bob Impact]

While you may be content to let your contributions go by the wayside, I think this a perfect time for me to unveil my latest environmental "green" strategy:
Recently, I learned about the value of water, and the conservation of such. I learned that running the sink while brushing my teeth is horrendous, that taking excessive showers is an activity of heathens, and that washing my truck should be punishable by death. In light of my recent feel-good revelation, I noticed how much water I was wasting washing my coffee cup every day. Who the fuck am I to waste all that water just because I need to have some coffee every morning? Me, being the proactive type, marched my green ass down to Costco and bought a large box of paper coffee cups (120 ct) and a large box of reciprocal plastic lids (500 ct). My environmentally-criminal subconscious began piping up with some horseshit about why 500 is not divisible by 120, but my new eco-conscious self marched right through that shit. Think of all the water I am saving by not washing a coffee cup every morning.

I love you.

[Snoogans]

While you may be content to let your contributions go by the wayside, I think this a perfect time for me to unveil my latest environmental "green" strategy:
Recently, I learned about the value of water, and the conservation of such. I learned that running the sink while brushing my teeth is horrendous, that taking excessive showers is an activity of heathens, and that washing my truck should be punishable by death. In light of my recent feel-good revelation, I noticed how much water I was wasting washing my coffee cup every day. Who the fuck am I to waste all that water just because I need to have some coffee every morning? Me, being the proactive type, marched my green ass down to Costco and bought a large box of paper coffee cups (120 ct) and a large box of reciprocal plastic lids (500 ct). My environmentally-criminal subconscious began piping up with some horseshit about why 500 is not divisible by 120, but my new eco-conscious self marched right through that shit. Think of all the water I am saving by not washing a coffee cup every morning.

I love you.

took you long enough. This is one of the few guys that consistantly understands whats the deal. He has yet to be a faggot about things.

People who drive a prius on the other hand, are being a huge faggot about some things

[Bob Impact]

took you long enough. This is one of the few guys that consistantly understands whats the deal. He has yet to be a faggot about things.

People who drive a prius on the other hand, are being a huge faggot about some things

Speaking of, I was behind a Prius today on the highway who was doing around 70, in that weird zone where he really should have moved over and let me pass, instead he sat in front of me throwing his hand in the air to indicate his anger towards me daring to want to drive faster than he is. When I swung out into the right lane he decided to decide to aggressively swerve over in what I can only assume was an attempt to box me out, until he realized that I wasn't stopping for him, at which point he jerked the wheel over fast enough to almost slam into the median and slammed on his brakes in the middle of the highway. Many laughs were had.

[Snoogans]

Speaking of, I was behind a Prius today on the highway who was doing around 70, in that weird zone where he really should have moved over and let me pass, instead he sat in front of me throwing his hand in the air to indicate his anger towards me daring to want to drive faster than he is. When I swung out into the right lane he decided to decide to aggressively swerve over in what I can only assume was an attempt to box me out, until he realized that I wasn't stopping for him, at which point he jerked the wheel over fast enough to almost slam into the median and slammed on his brakes in the middle of the highway. Many laughs were had.

i love these people. they totally disregard that its technically ILLEGAL to get into that line and drive slower than traffic, since you are supposed to legally stay to the right unless you are passing people. They also make you pass them on the right, making you do something illegal because they LEGITIMATELY believe its their right to get in the left lane and go slow. Awesome. keep it up buddies, and then keep wondering why EVERYONE HATES YOU

[Devo37]

back in the late 90's, i was convinced that within a few years we'd have self-driving cars (that would allow me to drive to the bar, get drunk, and have the car drive me home). still waiting on that one.

flying cars would be great, if only to save me money on bridge & tunnel tolls.

[Snoogans]

back in the late 90's, i was convinced that within a few years we'd have self-driving cars (that would allow me to drive to the bar, get drunk, and have the car drive me home). still waiting on that one.

flying cars would be great, if only to save me money on bridge & tunnel tolls.



yea flying cars would be brilliant. People are already TERRIBLE at driving, lets just let them do it up a few thousand feet so that when they hit each other, they fall to the ground and die

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

I think it's great that you have the new Prius. It makes perfect sense to help the enviroment in an way possiable...no matter how small or large the impact may be.

It's darn shame that certain Asian Chicks are way to high to care about anything except for themselves and where they can get more illegal drugs.

Keep up the good. It makes a difference to people that matter in life.

[Snoogans]

I think it's great that you have the new Prius. It makes perfect sense to help the enviroment in an way possiable...no matter how small or large the impact may be.

It's darn shame that certain Asian Chicks are way to high to care about anything except for themselves and where they can get more illegal drugs.

Keep up the good. It makes a difference to people that matter in life.

its just a shame that people really have no point so they bring up shit that has NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING I SAID.

What does this even mean? My point was if you drive a prius like a real car, and actually accelerate in a manner that you should, that it DOESNT help the environment any more than buying a regular small engine car. Where did drugs come up?

[booster11373]

The long term environmental impact and benefits of a car like a Prius are ambiguous at best. Im a environmentally conscientious type but when you factor all the differing transport costs via ships, rails and trucks along with the impact of the mining in order to gather the elements required for the fabrication of batteries and such the long term effects might just outweigh the costs when compared to a domestically produced gasoline powered engine. Another factor will be the end costs for the eventual recycling of the materials of construction, compare the relative ease of recycling a standard car versus the Prius and once again the long term benefits are questionable.

Its a step in the right direction but........sorry to rain on your parade getting a new car is a big deal and I hope you enjoy it.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Smoking pot is the coolest thing ever!!

MOM!!!!..Get out of my room!!

[Snoogans]

Smoking pot is the coolest thing ever!!

MOM!!!!..Get out of my room!!

yea, thats a good one. Way to make intelligent points. Make all the jokes youd like about my station in life, but at least I have the ability to make intelligent points when it warrants

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Dad?..Can I have 20 bucks? I wanna take a girl out on a date.

[Snoogans]

Dad?..Can I have 20 bucks? I wanna take a girl out on a date.

yeaaa. thats what happens. Oh wait its not, I pay rent. thats actually what happens.

Nice try though

[Kevin]

Was the stipulation to getting a Prius that they had to cutoff your balls and hang them on your rearview mirror?

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Mom?..Will you give me a rent discount if I take the garbage out?

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Was the stipulation to getting a Prius that they had to cutoff your balls and hang them on your rearview mirror?
See...Now that's funny.

[Snoogans]

Mom?..Will you give me a rent discount if I take the garbage out?

and you are supposed to be an adult. How bout you try this. Rather than thinking you are being funny and just looking dumb, you try to make a legitimate point about something I said.

Oh wait, I dont think you are smart enough to do that. But what should I expect from someone who is SO desperate to be like that he flies people from a messageboard to his house on his dime so they hang out with him.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

It must be difficult to be such a loser that you have to live at home with absolutely NO expendable income.
And then...if you do have some extra cash.....blow it on drugs.

Your the smartest guy in the world.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

And you do realize that the joke bout you being an Asian Chick...well.....that's mine.

You've seemed to embrace my humor very nicely.

Thank You.

[Snoogans]

It must be difficult to be such a loser that you have to live at home with absolutely NO expendable income.
And then...if you do have some extra cash.....blow it on drugs.

Your the smartest guy in the world.

yea, except you have no idea about anything about me, or my expendable income. SOOOO many people had enough money that they never have to take out loans. Im sorry, but you could afford to repay 1200 in loans a month and still have enough money for a 1 BR apt, which where i live is no less than another 1000 a month? Yea everyone has that much money, or they are a loser.

But lets keep pretending we have any fuckin clue about the situations of other people. That is what makes you feel better right?

First of all, I smoke weed. Lets not act like im spending 500 a month to buy crack or something. But again, that would assume you actually KNEW what the fuck you were talkin about.

[Snoogans]

And you do realize that the joke bout you being an Asian Chick...well.....that's mine.

You've seemed to embrace my humor very nicely.

Thank You.

i dont even know what this means or matters. Again, i posted about cars. You personally attacked me I guess because no one would talk to you today. But you keep thinking this is making you look good. Enjoy your day sir, now move along and dont waste your all important time with losers.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Hey man.....My Mom won't be home for like 2 hours....let's smoke another bowl.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Far out!!! I just realized I can pay for my Master Card with my Visa.

Who's dumb now?

[Snoogans]

Hey man.....My Mom won't be home for like 2 hours....let's smoke another bowl.

thank you for basically just admitting im right. You knock yourself out now. Enjoy

[StanUpshaw]

Did you quit the cigs at least?

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

MEATLOAF MOM!!!

I want Meatloaf!!!!

[Snoogans]

Did you quit the cigs at least?

for a couple days, until (and yea I know its pretty weak but) a friend of mines father passed suddenly. I dont handle funerals well, and I dont handle seeing people I care about being hurt or sad well, so it sorta really broke me down and stressed me out. that among other things. Im back smoking right now but I think I need to give it another go soon. Im starting to feel ready again i think. Its just tough cause the past few months Ive been having a tough time with some shit

[Chigworthy]

Nicotine is a rough bitch.

[Snoogans]

Nicotine is a rough bitch.

sucks. What I didnt expect was how hard it is to also just not do something. Even the times im not really jonesin for a cig, it still feels weird not smoking them during times I would normally, like driving and shit. It just feels empty. Its so weird.

If I can manage to get past some of the shit thats been weighing on me, i think that would probably help too. Easier said than done.

The worst days were the days my back and hip shit would act up and i was stuck laying around. Id get so bored Id wanna smoke just to do something else

[Chigworthy]

sucks. What I didnt expect was how hard it is to also just not do something. Even the times im not really jonesin for a cig, it still feels weird not smoking them during times I would normally, like driving and shit. It just feels empty. Its so weird.

If I can manage to get past some of the shit thats been weighing on me, i think that would probably help too. Easier said than done.

The worst days were the days my back and hip shit would act up and i was stuck laying around. Id get so bored Id wanna smoke just to do something else

I know all of these things, but believe me, the root of nicotine addiction is the physical addiction itself. That's why she's such a rough bitch, because she seems like your companion through the rough times, but really, she's just a parasite.

[Snoogans]

I know all of these things, but believe me, the root of nicotine addiction is the physical addiction itself. That's why she's such a rough bitch, because she seems like your companion through the rough times, but really, she's just a parasite.

its crazy how much easier it is to stop other shit. After i fucked up back back and shit, they had me on perc 10s for like 4 months and then just stopped cold. It really wasnt THAT hard. I was a little woozy for a day and then it was fine. I wish cigs were like that. EVIL EVIL BITCHES

[Chigworthy]

its crazy how much easier it is to stop other shit. After i fucked up back back and shit, they had me on perc 10s for like 4 months and then just stopped cold. It really wasnt THAT hard. I was a little woozy for a day and then it was fine. I wish cigs were like that. EVIL EVIL BITCHES

I went through a herniated disk/crippling sciatica and the surgery to correct it 4 years ago. Those fucking quacks would have been content to let me Vic out for the rest of my life. But I found quitting those prescripted meds 5000 times easier than quitting nicotine. I've talked to recovered heroin addicts who have all said that nicotine is a far rougher bitch than any opiate.

[Snoogans]

I went through a herniated disk/crippling sciatica and the surgery to correct it 4 years ago. Those fucking quacks would have been content to let me Vic out for the rest of my life. But I found quitting those prescripted meds 5000 times easier than quitting nicotine. I've talked to recovered heroin addicts who have all said that nicotine is a far rougher bitch than any opiate.

how much is rapid detox? I would love to just do that shit for cigs and only have the mental shit

[spoon]

took you long enough. This is one of the few guys that consistantly understands whats the deal. He has yet to be a faggot about things.

People who drive a prius on the other hand, are being a huge faggot about some things

If ur getting along with him, there goes that faggot thing out the window.

[Chigworthy]

how much is rapid detox? I would love to just do that shit for cigs and only have the mental shit

I have no idea. Like you, I just quit the pain meds on my own shortly after my surgery. As far as quitting nicotine, all I'll say is that she's a rough bitch.

[spoon]

I went through a herniated disk/crippling sciatica and the surgery to correct it 4 years ago. Those fucking quacks would have been content to let me Vic out for the rest of my life. But I found quitting those prescripted meds 5000 times easier than quitting nicotine. I've talked to recovered heroin addicts who have all said that nicotine is a far rougher bitch than any opiate.

My friend had pretty much the same shit go down but just add some epidurals and chiro work before he finally went for a surgery consult. The surgeon basically said it was all for naught and he needed surgery immediately to fix it. He did so and is WAYYYY better now. Almost ready to come back to hockey at this point.

[Chigworthy]

My friend had pretty much the same shit go down but just add some epidurals and chiro work before he finally went for a surgery consult. The surgeon basically said it was all for naught and he needed surgery immediately to fix it. He did so and is WAYYYY better now. Almost ready to come back to hockey at this point.

Same story. Epidurals didn't touch it. I was coming out of electro-shock therapy when my main doctor called me and told me not to go to the electro-shock therapy that he had recommended because it wouldn't help. Thanks for telling me after I sat there for an hour with electric bees attacking my back. Any way, the surgery eliminated the sciatic pain almost completely. Now I get out of bed like an 80 year old, but at least there isn't a river of acid running down my leg.

[tanless1]

yea I know its just a button, but as someone who used to drive trucks only, it amuses/amazes me for some reason.

Ford Model A and AA push button start......should I continue to list ?

[tanless1]

GMC was big on the push button start.....come to think of it , that's just how they did it back then.

How about that push button transmission , now THAT'S hi-tech.

[PapaBear]

Ford Model A and AA push button start......should I continue to list ?
I think part of the concept is, you can start it with a push of the button, if you have the "key" in your pocket. I don't know anything about other more modern cars with push button starting, but comparing it to 1930's push buttons is ridiculous.

[tanless1]

no, it doesnt. I worked for a company that has a toyota dealership and ive driven tons of prius'. As well as pretty much any other car you can think of. Prius sucks balls. You shoulda got a camry hybrid, or something. Shit my car gets over 30 MPH and actually has a motor that creates power. REAL power to where I can actually not hold up traffic when i merge or accelerate from lights.

and btw, i hate to break this to you, but if you do hit it hard on a prius to give it oomph, you get no where near 50 MPG. In fact, when we would drive them as I normally drive my car for work, they would avg around 31 mpg. You have to accelerate VERY slow for it not to burn as much gas as any other small 4 cylinder. really sorry to crush your dreams with that

edit: as to what I do for mankind, thats easy. I continually educate them to facts they dont understand, esp when it comes to driving cars

....my ford windstar w/ 247000 miles still gets 27mpg........and I'll bet my battery doesn't cost more than $50.

What's the life expectancy of that battery again ?

[tanless1]

I think part of the concept is, you can start it with a push of the button, if you have the "key" in your pocket. I don't know anything about other more modern cars with push button starting, but comparing it to 1930's push buttons is ridiculous.

...and it unlocks the sterring wheel too ?

...not ridiculous when they market it as neat and new, when its only retro.

[PapaBear]

...and it unlocks the sterring wheel too ?

...not ridiculous when they market it as neat and new, when its only retro.
I've never seen it marketed as a feature whatsoever. Or, "neat and new". The only way I've even heard about it, is from people who have the car, and like the feature.

[tanless1]

.....the demographic they are going after believes it's new and niffty.

[Chigworthy]

They've marketed the hell out of the push button start thing for the last few years, it's usually a feature of certain car commercials. Since one of my superhero powers is the ability to see a commercial 500 times and completely block out what they are trying to sell, I can't post any specific examples.

[TjM]

for a couple days, until (and yea I know its pretty weak but) a friend of mines father passed suddenly. I dont handle funerals well, and I dont handle seeing people I care about being hurt or sad well, so it sorta really broke me down and stressed me out. that among other things. Im back smoking right now but I think I need to give it another go soon. Im starting to feel ready again i think. Its just tough cause the past few months Ive been having a tough time with some shit

I'm going though that now. I make a real effort to quit and then feel like a worthless ass hole when I start smoking 1 week later

[Death Metal Moe]

These new "green" cars have huge battery banks in them right? Those things gotta wear out over time just like your car battery. Probably very expensive to replace, dangerous in a crash if they split open and dump battery acid.

Eh, I don't really see the appeal, everything I've heard about them is they have no balls behind them. I need a car I can actually do stuff with. I can tow small trailers with my Subaru and actually accelerate with people in the car.

If you're enjoying your Prius, great. I just don't think they're as great for the environment as people want to think they are. Just come to terms with the fact that you're polluting the environment with the rest of us.

[biggestmexi]

Just leased a 2010 Prius.

With push button start and 50 mpg, I truly feel we are one step closer to flying cars which are proof to me the future is finally here. Forget Ipods and other electronic diversions, flying cars are what I've been waiting for my 48 years on the planet

Im not sure how better fuel economy and a push button start helps get us closer to flying cars.

http://www.amazon.com/Moroso-74120-Button-Starter-Switch/dp/B000CON4MU

Look at that, i can make my car push button for $12. Flying car, here we come.

[biggestmexi]

no, it doesnt. I worked for a company that has a toyota dealership and ive driven tons of prius'. As well as pretty much any other car you can think of. Prius sucks balls. You shoulda got a camry hybrid, or something. Shit my car gets over 30 MPH and actually has a motor that creates power. REAL power to where I can actually not hold up traffic when i merge or accelerate from lights.


The 10 prius has a 0-60 tiem of 10.1 which isnt terrible and hitting the 1/4 at 17.3...which lacks.


I'm driving a TDI that gets better mileage on the highway, leather everywhere, heated seats and not making a big deal about how awesome I am for saving the environment.

You also pay extra for diesel. And you have a turbo. Which adds a shit ton of torque over the prius. probably over 200ft/lbs more.

[angrymissy]

Same story. Epidurals didn't touch it. I was coming out of electro-shock therapy when my main doctor called me and told me not to go to the electro-shock therapy that he had recommended because it wouldn't help. Thanks for telling me after I sat there for an hour with electric bees attacking my back. Any way, the surgery eliminated the sciatic pain almost completely. Now I get out of bed like an 80 year old, but at least there isn't a river of acid running down my leg.

Same thing here. I immediately got surgery consult after meeting pain mgmt doctor in a social setting, who proceeded to tell me they recommend all that shit to get shittons of cash for the repeated procedures... after a year of drugs and dumb epidurals, the surgery cured that horrific sciatic pain 90%.

[Kevin]

The 10 prius has a 0-60 tiem of 10.1 which isnt terrible and hitting the 1/4 at 17.3...which lacks.



You also pay extra for diesel. And you have a turbo. Which adds a shit ton of torque over the prius. probably over 200ft/lbs more.

Your sig is wayyy too big..

But mods dont give a shit anymore i guess.

[biggestmexi]

I think part of the concept is, you can start it with a push of the button, if you have the "key" in your pocket. I don't know anything about other more modern cars with push button starting, but comparing it to 1930's push buttons is ridiculous.

nissan has had that for a couple years now.



Snoogans. What is this drivers car that you have that you love driving?

[biggestmexi]

Your sig is wayyy too big..

But mods dont give a shit anymore i guess.

I know, its been there for ages...... and what is "wayyy too" big about it though?

102px one way and 20 the other isnt wayyy

[tanless1]

Same thing here. I immediately got surgery consult after meeting pain mgmt doctor in a social setting, who proceeded to tell me they recommend all that shit to get shittons of cash for the repeated procedures... after a year of drugs and dumb epidurals, the surgery cured that horrific sciatic pain 90%.

...that sciatic is a mother f'r

[tanless1]

There's talk of power by human waste (methane). Isn't methane considerd a polutant ? Enviros despise cows and pigs for this very same polutant. See any issue of mother earth news 1975-78

[ozzie]

Same thing here. I immediately got surgery consult after meeting pain mgmt doctor in a social setting, who proceeded to tell me they recommend all that shit to get shittons of cash for the repeated procedures... after a year of drugs and dumb epidurals, the surgery cured that horrific sciatic pain 90%.

My Orthopaedic doc has me starting physical therapy next Monday. Am I wasting my time / money?


Wait... what is this thread about again? Something about Chuckwagon's mom?

[Snoogans]

nissan has had that for a couple years now.



Snoogans. What is this drivers car that you have that you love driving?

well I totalled my infiniti, so that sucked. But at the moment I have a Jetta

[biggestmexi]

well I totalled my infiniti, so that sucked. But at the moment I have a Jetta

Tdi, vrx, ?

[Snoogans]

Tdi, vrx, ?

nada, just a basic 1.8. i almost bought an R32, the original one not the one from like 2 years ago. That fucker was sweet, but also pretty expensive

[biggestmexi]

that also has a turbo.

[Snoogans]

that also has a turbo.

no, a 1.8T has a turbo. Mine is a standard 1.8 liter engine. No turbo, and it still does fine

[Chigworthy]

There's talk of power by human waste (methane). Isn't methane considerd a polutant ? Enviros despise cows and pigs for this very same polutant. See any issue of mother earth news 1975-78

That's like saying that if they found a way to use car exhaust as a fuel, that it would be bad because car exhaust is a pollutant.

[StanUpshaw]

There's talk of power by human waste (methane). Isn't methane considerd a polutant ? Enviros despise cows and pigs for this very same polutant. See any issue of mother earth news 1975-78

I've even heard of some people heating their house with it. And using it to boil water to make tea! Can you imagine? What a bunch of crazies.

[angrymissy]

My Orthopaedic doc has me starting physical therapy next Monday. Am I wasting my time / money?


Wait... what is this thread about again? Something about Chuckwagon's mom?

It depends on what your problem is... if you have a disc sitting on a nerve the surgery is a quick fix. My disc was literally sqaushed and on top of a nerve. The pain down my leg was unfucking bearable. Now I'm just kicking the percocet... it's taken me 3 months of stepping down in dose. Just try to not stay on meds long... I was on percs for almost a year and the withdrawal is horrible.

[biggestmexi]

That's like saying that if they found a way to use car exhaust as a fuel, that it would be bad because car exhaust is a pollutant.

Turbo charger

[PapaBear]

I've even heard of some people heating their house with it. And using it to boil water to make tea! Can you imagine? What a bunch of crazies.
At local landfill, they are installing equipment to harness the methane that comes from the dump, and produce electricity. They will be producing electricity that will be sold back into the electrical grid bringing in $500,000 a year in revenue. Previous to that, they just burnt it off.

[tanless1]

Pls don't misundertand my post which indicates the misguided and confused enviromenilist. They can't make up their mind.
I've allready spoken with my city about taking other cities trash for a hefty fee so that we may harness the methane and later build a golf course.

[tanless1]

Mother earth news from 75-78 was very large on the methane and how to harvest it.....see my point ?

[StanUpshaw]

Can you rephrase your initial post so you become more clear?

[underdog]

Can you rephrase your initial post so you become more clear?

No, he cannot.

[tanless1]

Can't help you if that's not clear enough. I could use smaller words if that would help , stan.

[spoon]

Can't help you if that's not clear enough. I could use smaller words if that would help , stan.

Shutup u pale bitch! :wink:

[ozzie]

It depends on what your problem is... if you have a disc sitting on a nerve the surgery is a quick fix. My disc was literally sqaushed and on top of a nerve. The pain down my leg was unfucking bearable. Now I'm just kicking the percocet... it's taken me 3 months of stepping down in dose. Just try to not stay on meds long... I was on percs for almost a year and the withdrawal is horrible.

Sounds similar to what I've got. Really started noticing it after a 4 day road trip this spring, and sitting on my ass the whole time. After a few trips to the family doc, he finally referred me to an Orthopaedic doc. Saw the MRI, and there's a bulging disc between L5 and S1, and I could see where it was crushing the nerve. Yup, a lot of pain down the leg. We haven't discussed surgery. I just started worrying that I was going to have to continue to treat with the anti-inflamatories, muscle relaxers and pain meds indefinitely, and he suggested some P.T. to work on decompressing, stretching and strengthening to take some pressure off in lieu of a cortisone/steroid injection under xray.

[CaptainBlowhole]

http://thereifixedit.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/b9010bc2-dad0-456e-936c-13c7d428384f.jpg

[spoon]

Sounds similar to what I've got. Really started noticing it after a 4 day road trip this spring, and sitting on my ass the whole time. After a few trips to the family doc, he finally referred me to an Orthopaedic doc. Saw the MRI, and there's a bulging disc between L5 and S1, and I could see where it was crushing the nerve. Yup, a lot of pain down the leg. We haven't discussed surgery. I just started worrying that I was going to have to continue to treat with the anti-inflamatories, muscle relaxers and pain meds indefinitely, and he suggested some P.T. to work on decompressing, stretching and strengthening to take some pressure off in lieu of a cortisone/steroid injection under xray.

I truly recommend talking to a surgeon and getting their opinion on it. It surely was a waste of time and effort for my friend, as it seems for many here as well. A lot of unnecessary copays, pain and time wasted in the end you may be able to avoid but make sure to go to a very well respected surgeon.

[RhinoinMN]

Pls don't misundertand my post which indicates the misguided and confused enviromenilist. They can't make up their mind.
I've allready spoken with my city about taking other cities trash for a hefty fee so that we may harness the methane and later build a golf course.
Enviromenihilist

[spoon]

Enviromenihilist

shut up fatty!

[Jayw]

I tried to read the post but I am sorry if I missed one.

Shut the Fuck Up for giving someone shit for a car they like.

Really fuck you.

I use to be a valet and the most fun I had was taking a 911 twin turbo out. try me. K bye.

I dont mean the die stuff, I love being crazy.

[RhinoinMN]

Maybe you could start a "My Maxima kicks ass" thread.

[Jayw]

I would if it wasn't so old.

How about......

[Jayw]

The Reds suck.

Cardinals win WS.

[spoon]

I never thought losing his modship would drive mojo mad!?

[Jayw]

Toyotas are cool. As long as its not a prius.

[spoon]

Shut the Fuck Up for giving someone shit for a car they like.

Really fuck you.

I use to be a valet and the most fun I had was taking a 911 twin turbo out. try me. K bye.



Toyotas are cool. As long as its not a prius.

YAH!:wacko:

[Thomas Merton]

So to summarize, I'm a gay fraud for leasing a car to commute 3 years worry free until I retire and turn the car in and drive my F150 with 172,000 miles again

My momma does indeed kick ass. Well done internet buddays

[angrymissy]

Sounds similar to what I've got. Really started noticing it after a 4 day road trip this spring, and sitting on my ass the whole time. After a few trips to the family doc, he finally referred me to an Orthopaedic doc. Saw the MRI, and there's a bulging disc between L5 and S1, and I could see where it was crushing the nerve. Yup, a lot of pain down the leg. We haven't discussed surgery. I just started worrying that I was going to have to continue to treat with the anti-inflamatories, muscle relaxers and pain meds indefinitely, and he suggested some P.T. to work on decompressing, stretching and strengthening to take some pressure off in lieu of a cortisone/steroid injection under xray.

Try the PT for like 6 weeks and maybe ONE injection. If shit isn't feeling better after 6 weeks, get thee to a surgeon. And go to a few different ones. I had one quack dude who said he could cure me 100% with a spinal fusion, which is a major surgery with a hospital stay, 3 months recovery etc. I found a different surgeon who said 75% chance of resolving the issue, with possibility I may need more surgery in the future, but no need to start off with fusion. He did the discetomy where they removed part of the disc and I'm a much better. That leg pain was pretty much immediately gone.