I made a list of the gear I'm thinking about getting. What do you guys think?

boots:
-Alpinestars bullet. I want something that I can wear when I ride, and then walk right into class and be comfertable.

Jacket:
-First choice, Fieldsheer Moto Bar: Goatskin leather (the goat skin doesnt feel as tough as the other types of leather. Does it hold up as well? It definatly feels comfertable). It has removable CE Approved armor for the elbows, shoulders, and back. Also has a removable liner. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/36-FS04-1">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/36-FS04-1</a><!-- m --> I am wondering
if i should get a larger size so i can fit a sweatshirt or extra armor underneath it. The girl at the motorcycle shop said I was about a 42 when I was trying things on. Im about 6' 2", maybe 3", and a little over 160 pounds. Basically tall and skinny.

-Alpinestare dyno: heard some good things about it. Havnt tried it on.
I do like the fact that it has the reflective stuff on it. Can that be added to other jackets?

-Joe Rocket alter ego textile: Thinking about as a hot weather jacket.

Extra back protection:
-I thought i might try to find some extra back protection. I kind of like the Bohn Defender back protector. Its basically a mesh vest with hard polycarbonote back protection, and then some extra foam padding on the chest. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/35-BOHN-16">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/35-BOHN-16</a><!-- m -->

Helmet:
-Scorpion EXO-700: Fiberglass/kevlar shell. "Aero-tuned design for wind tunnel tested comfort EPS-lined chin bar for additional protection. SpeedShiftÔäó quick-change shield system (patent pending): Easy, secure tool-less faceshield changes in ten seconds or less. EverClearÔäó no-fog aceshield: Optically-correct shield with state-of-the art fog-free technology and anti-scratch hardened coating. KwikWickÔäó moisture-wicking helmet liner and cheek pads: Breathable, easily removable and washable." They cost about 200 bucks, and I read some very good reviews online. People that previously had helmets from Shoei where very impressed with it.

Pants:
-Fieldsheer Titanium Air Pant: These would be for longer rides, or pretty much anytime I dont have to get off my bike and go somewhere, like work or school. They can zip onto the fieldsheer jacket that I want. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/521-FS04-7">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/521-FS04-7</a><!-- m -->

-Icon Barrier Pants: These would be for times when I have to go somewhere, like sit in class. Its 14 oz denom, has internal padding and reinforcement at the knees. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/36-ICON8">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/36-ICON8</a><!-- m -->

-Bohn Bodyguard Armored Pants: I also thought about getting these, but im not sure how comfertable they would be. These are basically like a spandex pants with armor in the knees, shins, and hips. I would then wear a normal
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-Gloves:
AGVSport Raptor Gloves: Not to set on the gloves, but something like these. They are made from cowhide, and
have perforated leather, and hard carbon knuckle and finger armor. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/33-AGV-1">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/33-AGV-1</a><!-- m -->

Anyways, any advice is appreciated. Tommorow I will find out if the seller is gona accept my offer on the bike (pretty much a yes if no one has offered more).

-Mike

Fucking sweet... 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, .90g of lateral grip and tows 6500 lbs.... for $23K!

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Quote:2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER
ON SALE: October
BASE PRICE: $23,000 (est.)
POWERTRAIN: 4.0-liter, 245-hp, 282-lb-ft V6; rwd, six-speed manual
CURB WEIGHT: 3690 pounds
0 TO 60 MPH: 6.9 seconds (mfr.)

When Toyota engineers decided to build the 2005 Tacoma X-Runner high-performance sport pickup, they didnÔÇÖt waste much time studying the trucky competition. Instead, ToyotaÔÇÖs tuners locked onto a real sports car, an acknowledged benchmark for super handling at a bargain price: NissanÔÇÖs 350Z.

No, the X-Runner wonÔÇÖt give you quite the same "woo-hoo" factor as the riding-on-rails 350Z, but ToyotaÔÇÖs factory-built and racing-developed performance truck is a pure joy in its own right. And with a generous truck bed out back you can stop worrying about which luggage or whose golf clubs youÔÇÖll have to leave behind.

X-Runner leads an 18-model onslaught of all-new 2005 Tacomas on sale soon (more about the full line later) that are bigger, stronger andÔÇöin X-RunnerÔÇÖs caseÔÇöfar sportier than any truck Toyota has ever offered. Toyota says X-Runner produces cornering grip in excess of 0.90 gÔÇömore than a 350Z. Engineers achieve this trick with a 1.0-inch-lower suspension, 255/45R Bridgestone Potenza tires on 18-inch wheels, stiffer "X-braced" chassis (the X-Runner exclusive rear frame brace from which the truck takes its name) and performance suspension including Bilstein shocks, stiffer springs and a rear antiroll bar.

Toss in a 4.0-liter, 245-hp, 282-lb-ft dohc V6 (the same powerplant introduced in the 2003 4Runner), mated to a six-speed manual gearbox (X-RunnerÔÇÖs only tranny offering) sending power to a limited-slip rear differential and the company says its little pickup will turn sub-seven-second 0-to-60-mph times. For comparison purposes, the last 350Z we tested registered 0.86 g and ran 0 to 60 mph in 5.66 seconds. So while X-Runner isnÔÇÖt as quick as a Z, the numbers say it should at least run circles with one. Or put another way, for a pickup truck, the X-RunnerÔÇÖs numbers are pretty impressive.

Impressive is a pretty strong word, but itÔÇÖs the one weÔÇÖd use to describe the X-Runner on the road. The truckÔÇÖs taut suspension feels planted and the extra diagonal frame bracing in front and the X-brace in the rear do a good job of eliminating the cowl shake we noted in drives of non-X-Runner siblings. The truck feels balanced and holds the road well in hard cornering without plowing, as power to the rear wheelsinduces manageable oversteer, despite some inside rear tire lift and wheelspin. Steering is responsive, as are the brakes, not all of which can be attributed to the stickier eight-inch-wide treads. X-Runner stopping power is enhanced with the optional TRD-developed Big Brake system featuring 13-inch vented front rotors, forged aluminum four-piston calipers, larger brake pads and braided steel brake lines, designed for "effective braking performance under sustained heavy abuse."

"The Big Brake package is for the owner who wants to take his truck to track days to see if it really will beat a 350Z," says Paul Williamsen, Toyota product education manager. All Tacomas are fitted with 10-inch rear drum brakes, along with antilocks, electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist.

Toyota tops the X-Runner with a sharp styling package that includes full-surround ground effects, a hood scoop (nonfunctional), integrated fog lamps and three racy colors: Radiant Red, Black Sand and Speedway Blue. The exterior work makes for a distinctive, almost concept-truck look. From the driverÔÇÖs seat the lowered stance contributes to a sportier feel, and the faux hood scoop breaks up the hoodÔÇÖs expansive sheetmetal.

As much as we like the X-RunnerÔÇÖs handling and performance, we were less than impressed by its balky shifter, odd clutch feel and tight pedal confines. Though the shifter is well placed, it doesnÔÇÖt always find the desired gear; the clutch pedal gets progressively lighter through the travel; andÔÇöwith three pedals squeezed between the transmission tunnel and the dead pedal areaÔÇöweÔÇÖd like a little more room in the footbox.

The rest of the 2005 Tacoma lineup includes everything from Regular Cab to extended Access Cab (this year with dual front-opening doors) to four-door Double Cab versions. Double Cab buyers can choose between a 60.3-inch bed or a 73.5-inch bed, while Regular and Access Cab models come with the longer bed only. A revised TRD Off-Road package provides better off-road performance and better on-road handling, while a TRD Sport package is aimed at those who spend more time on the beaten path. Finally, Toyota continues to offer PreRunner with the less expensive 4x2 drivetrain but the same raised stance and flared-fender styling of 4x4 siblings.

In addition to the 4.0-liter V6, which is 55 hp stronger than the 3.4-liter V6 it replaces, an all-new 2.7-liter, 164-hp, 183-lb-ft four-cylinder engine is available. V6 buyers choose between a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, while four-cylinder trucks come with a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is available with all powertrains except the four-cylinder automatic setup.

In keeping with the general trend of compact trucks getting bigger (so much so that everybody now calls them midsize), the ÔÇÖ05 Tacoma is "larger in every metric of comparison," says Don Esmond, Toyota Division senior vice president and general manager. But ToyotaÔÇÖs move to a bigger small truck isnÔÇÖt just an effort to keep up with competitors whose small trucks have also grown (see Dodge Dakota, GMC Canyon/ Chevy Colorado). The Japanese companyÔÇÖs upsized small truck also gives a clear indication of the leap in scale we can expect in the brawnier next-generation Tundra due in 2006.

How much bigger? For 2005 Tacoma wheelbases grow by at least 5.3 inches and up to 5.9 inches, depending on cab style, bed length and running gear, ranging from 109.4 inches for the Regular Cab 4x2 to 140.6 inches for the Double Cab long-bed model. Front and rear tracks widen by nearly four inches, providing a boost in shoulder and hip room, along with space for a cavernous center console. Maximum towing capacity on V6 models is up by 1500 pounds to 6500 pounds.

TacomaÔÇÖs new look, a harbinger of the Tundra, features bold headlight and grille styling, and flush bumper to body surfaces. Tacoma also gets a new sheet-molded composite inner truck bed, which is lighter than steel but more durable, and an optional 115-volt/400-watt power plug. Loads of accessories are available to take advantage of the integrated utility rails with four built-in adjustable tie-down cleats. WeÔÇÖre thinking those tie-downs could really come in handyÔÇöespecially at 0.90 g.

I have a hitch on a mustang.









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Trailer mods being in a few weeks. For now I have to get the car back together.

--chad

I have the stock seats and a soft top laying around. THey are both in pretty good condition.

$75 for the seats
$150 for the top

Cheers,
Chris Snobeck

$800 w/ brackets to fit a subaru florr plan (fixed but adj. out of car) Good condition w/ replacable covers. I sold the car so these are for sale.

Cheers,

Chris Snobeck

Jack - the site is taking ~1min for any page to open up - help!

This is my 1996 Sebring JXI. As you can see IÔÇÖve sorta gone for the conservative pimp look (as my friends have come to call it). Chrome, painted accents (as opposed to wood), stainless steel, more luxury oriented type stuff. First of all, do you guys like whatÔÇÖs been done to it? (More Pics- <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/630087">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/630087</a><!-- m -->) And more importantly, do you think a spoiler would cheapen the look? IÔÇÖve been grappling with this question for a long time and I figured there would be no better place to ask then here. I think it would sport it up some (Lincoln LS, 300 M style) but it might hurt the look overall. I know its all mediocre type stuff IÔÇÖve done but this is my daily driver/show car. IÔÇÖll have my go car soon enough (this is your brain :| , this is your brain on Turbo :twisted: ). Any ideas and feedback would be appreciated!!

The camaro that is! :wink:

A guy came up yesterday from Raleigh, NC to look at it and bought it on the spot. I only had to go down $200 on my asking price. Hate to see it go cause it was such a fun car that my brother and I both enjoyed, lots of good memories, but time to move on to bigger and better things.

Didn't mean to scare anyone by the title.

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Due to no cars ending up on their roofs, and of course, my setup help on monday and tuesday, :wink: the Bimmerworld boys finished 3rd, 4th, 5th at Road Atlanta today. :twisted: I knew they had it in 'em.

If you miss the broadcast at noon THIS sunday on Speed, you are a fool. 8)

My band is playing tonight (9/24) at TDU from 11:30pm to 1:30am. It's free. I'd really like you guy's support. But if not tonight...we'll be playing again in like a month.