So I live right by this weird sort of car dealer called The Toy Barn.
They can only lease new vehicles or sell used. They are not allowed to sell new vehicles based on their dealer license.
Anyway, so out front they usually have very high end vehicles. Porches, a ferrari, Aston Martin, etc etc.
So I drive by yesterday and there it was.............a pristine GMC Cyclone.
They only made them in 1991 from what I recall. Basically a Sonoma with a turbo charger in it.
I did some reading and it will do a 1/4 mi in 13.6 seconds.
Accelerate from 0-30 in 1.3 seconds.
that is some fun shit right there.
I guess Car and Driver said it would outperform a Vette, Viper, and Lambo Diablo at the time.
has anyone ever driven one?
I have little interest in buying it as it would be a summer only vehicle and I don't really have room and would rather by my wife an enduro motobike
but..........
Is it worth it to take dealer harassment to go on a test drive with it????
I may need to bill you for any car related advice so ill just sit and listen. [coffee]
Not many of them left since the driving experience was so unexpected a lot of them ended up wrapped around telephone poles or into the rear end of the cars in front of them.
mitt
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 17, 2010, 06:11:14 AM
I may need to bill you for any car related advice so ill just sit and listen. [coffee]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: mitt on May 17, 2010, 06:15:40 AM
Not many of them left since the driving experience was so unexpected a lot of them ended up wrapped around telephone poles or into the rear end of the cars in front of them.
mitt
From what I read, the vehicle was really ahead of its time.
It was the first vehicle or maybe first truck to have all wheel anti-lock brakes in them.
Also, it was all wheel drive.
I just find it funny they are automatics and not manuals...........
Sorry for the spelling, it is a Syclone, not a Cyclone.
Might be fun to go make the beast with two backs around with it on the dealer's time.
A couple relatives who work(ed) for GM have them back in Michigan. I was the passenger a few times. Like Mitt said..unexpected acceleration. They do go fast!! [evil]
You ride a Monster though. Keep the money for the Enduro.
heheheh...
http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991&bl=y (http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991&bl=y)
Wow, that is actually a pretty bad ass looking truck.
I'll go with and we can both drive the piss out of it. [evil]
Nice gun rack too
Quote from: derby on May 17, 2010, 06:28:00 AM
heheheh...
http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991&bl=y (http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991&bl=y)
I remember reading this article back in the day...still remember the quote below:
It clears the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds, compared with 14.5 seconds for the Ferrari, but the Ferraris is moving 6 mph faster (99 mph versus 93). The Ferrari grabs the lead very soon after the quarter and never looks back. Its top speed is 166 mph. The Syclone's is 126.That is one fast truck...even if it can only carry a keg. ;D [thumbsup]
I remember that comparison too. There was a GMC Jimmy version of this called the Typhoon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon)
Maaan... "ground effects."
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/92gmc17059-A.jpg)
The Typhoon ended up being a better vehicle since it had more space. The Syclone had all the ride and interior quality of an S-10 of that era, but the AWD and the Grand National derived turbo V6 made it a blast to drive.
Was the typhoon supercharged or were they both turbo charged?
I'm a sucker for old school (ok middle school) muscle these days, especially the race trucks. I'd take it out, but you may take it home too...which isn't a bad thing.
All you need is a pair of pliers and a hammer to fix those things.
Quote from: TJR178 on May 17, 2010, 08:38:17 AM
I'm a sucker for old school (ok middle school) muscle these days, especially the race trucks. I'd take it out, but you may take it home too...which isn't a bad thing.
All you need is a pair of pliers and a hammer to fix those things.
I looked on ebay to get a general price
They have one on there with 37k on the odometer and want 20k for it
:o :o
You gotta think whoever has owned one of these things has driven the make the beast with two backsing shit out of it.
Quote from: metallimonster on May 17, 2010, 06:40:23 AM
Wow, that is actually a pretty bad ass looking truck.
I'll go with and we can both drive the piss out of it. [evil]
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaa
We should go test drive it dude.
it is right by where I work/you used to work.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 17, 2010, 08:30:19 AM
Was the typhoon supercharged or were they both turbo charged?
Both had the same turbo 4.3 motor derived from the Buick 3.8.
Info:
http://jalopnik.com/5462441/morons-clunkerize-rare-gmc-syclone-super-truck (http://jalopnik.com/5462441/morons-clunkerize-rare-gmc-syclone-super-truck)
http://jalopnik.com/5462617/just-how-fast-was-the-gmc-typhoon (http://jalopnik.com/5462617/just-how-fast-was-the-gmc-typhoon)
I came close to buying a Typhoon in the mid 90s.
I went to the sellers home to check it out. I told them I was serious about the truck and I would like to have my mechanic check it out. They were on their way to work and tossed me the keys. Said to take it out and put the keys through the mail slot when I was done. [evil]
Luckily my mechanic was about 15 miles away.
THAT IS ONE FUN FRIGGIN VEHICLE!
I didnt rag on it but definitely got a feel for what it could do. Acceleration off the line was different that any other car Ive ever driven. Felt like it was lifting up as it took off from a stand still......you'll see what I mean when you drive it. Because you know you will! [evil]
I ended up not getting it.....brakes and shocks were shot and there were a few other things it needed. That and insurance was big $$ for an unmarried 20 something.
god damnit
I am going to drive this make the beast with two backsing thing now.
It is pouring today, so figure it isn't the best day to be test driving a beast like this.
Oh weather please change soon................
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 17, 2010, 10:09:37 AM
It is pouring today, so figure it isn't the best day to be test driving a beast like this.
well it
is all wheel drive... [evil]
The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination. Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!
Quote from: rgramjet on May 17, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination. Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!
For a fee.
;)
Quote from: rgramjet on May 17, 2010, 09:56:54 AM
Acceleration off the line was different that any other car Ive ever driven. Felt like it was lifting up as it took off from a stand still......
Back in the day, I saw a Typhoon race a 5.7 GTA down Francis Lewis Blvd. Off the line it appeared the front wheels of the Typhoon were coming off the ground. I couldn't quite tell, it happened very quickly. Everyone who saw it said the wheels were off the ground for a slight moment and when the car came back down it was gone. The typhoon made the GTA look like it was standing still.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 17, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
The cool part is, if you want to take the wife on a trip, you can put your bike in the back and do some two up once you get to your destination. Plus, you will be able to lug bags of mulch for your neighbors!!
I'd consider getting rid of my RX300 for this Syclone, but have no idea how it would do in the snow.
Sure, it is all wheel drive and would need snow tires, but still think it would suck ass.
I absolutely would help my neighbor go get some mulch if they needed it; Used to help neighbors with our truck growing up.
Quote from: derby on May 17, 2010, 10:18:27 AM
well it is all wheel drive... [evil]
Please, please don't give me any ideas..........I bet that make the beast with two backser could drift like a son of a pregnant dog
Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.
Quote from: causeofkaos on May 17, 2010, 02:04:41 PM
Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.
it's a 35% front / 65% rear split....
i think most awd porsches have even more of a rearward bias (31/69).
Quote from: causeofkaos on May 17, 2010, 02:04:41 PM
Back in the day i saw one at the drags. Its not exactly all wheel drive. when the guy got on it two tires diagnol of each other were smoking not all four.
It's all-wheel drive, in a similar sense to most "4-wheel drive" vehicles, and most cars are "2-wheel drive". Not many have lockers for the axles.
I bet it wouldn't be terrible in the snow with proper tires.
You could also put a boost gage on it (if it doesn't have one now) and keep it in vacuum when the weather is crappy.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 17, 2010, 03:33:32 PM
I bet it wouldn't be terrible in the snow with proper tires.
You could also put a boost gage on it (if it doesn't have one now) and keep it in vacuum when the weather is crappy.
Take off in second gear and throw some weight in the bed and it probably would be ok in the snow.
See Jud
it'll be fine in the snow.
Go get it!
Just do EEET!
It will shock you how well it hooks up in the rain.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 17, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
Just do EEET!
It will shock you how well it hooks up in the rain.
it's sometimes not a problem with the "go," it's the turning or stopping that become difficult. ;D
I worked at a GMC dealership when they came out.
lots of fun. it's basically a corvette mini truck
I do remember it needing wheel/directional specific tires and not much adjustment in the seats
allwheel drive power meant it it really hooked up despite not having alot of weight in the back.
I have only this to add:
the Buick 3.8l V6 found in the GN's shares nothing with the Chevy 4.3l V6 found in this truck. Two completely different engines.
Thank you and goodnight.
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 17, 2010, 07:20:41 PM
I have only this to add:
the Buick 3.8l V6 found in the GN's shares nothing with the Chevy 4.3l V6 found in this truck. Two completely different engines.
Thank you and goodnight.
Yeah, I realized that later. Sorry, my bad. They came on the heals of one another, so it looked like a steady progression. I also had a friend who was a big Buick Turbo enthusiast who liked to credit Buick for all GM turbo development with the exception of Pontiac's Turbo 4.9 [laugh]
On a brighter note, Jalopnik has this today in their "Nice Price or Crack Pipe" feature.
http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800 (http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800)
Quote from: superjohn on May 17, 2010, 04:07:58 PM
Take off in second gear and throw some weight in the bed and it probably would be ok in the snow.
Yeah, I figured a second gear start would be essential, as well as weight in the bed.
Also, some nice snow tires on it. Throw some Blizztek's on there.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 17, 2010, 04:54:13 PM
Just do EEET!
It will shock you how well it hooks up in the rain.
You are turning into a bad influence
Ok, so I broke down and went to the website.
They want 11,481$ for it.
It has 84k on the clock.
hmmmmmmmm....I wonder what trade on the Lexus is
I wouldn't call a 20 year old car with 84k miles pristine.
mitt
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 18, 2010, 05:05:03 AM
Ok, so I broke down and went to the website.
They want 11,481$ for it.
It has 84k on the clock.
hmmmmmmmm....I wonder what trade on the Lexus is
I wonder if you could get it for $10,500? Any mods done to it?
Quote from: mitt on May 18, 2010, 05:18:17 AM
I wouldn't call a 20 year old car with 84k miles pristine.
mitt
You sound like my wife.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 18, 2010, 05:20:34 AM
I wonder if you could get it for $10,500? Any mods done to it?
I don't know.
My cousin is somewhat involved in the auto business from a different stand point (mostly legislation) and emailed to see if he knew anyone over there. I am pretty sure he knows the owner/family of that automotive group.
I can't tell if it has been modded, haven't gone to look at it yet.
Funny -- look what shows up on today's "Nice Price or Crack Pipe?"
http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800 (http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800)
And at $12,800, makes yours look like a deal that just won't last... [evil]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 18, 2010, 04:44:26 AM
Also, some nice snow tires on it. Throw some Blizztek's on there.
Weren't you the one saying you don't need snow tires? ???
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 18, 2010, 09:22:16 AM
Weren't you the one saying you don't need snow tires? ???
For my Jetta
I just checked a few out on You Tube!!! Man that thing is insane and it sort of looks slow until you see it blowing the doors off most other cars. I guess it looks slow becuase there is no drama, just traction and speed....Nice! [clap]
My wife won't let me buy it as we don't have enough room to store it and I promised to buy her an enduro style bike.
But.........
I am still going to test drive it [evil]
you HAVE to buy it!!!
I looked for a typhoon for about 2 years in college. Never found one that wasn't ragged to shit. If I hadn't promised the wife a new car, I might be on my way with a trailer.
...though, it would be new to her [evil]
Quote from: Le Pirate on May 18, 2010, 10:10:55 AM
you HAVE to buy it!!!
I have a hard time spending 10k on a car that is 20 years old too, you know?
But if anyone is interested in it.........I already am going to test drive it, but could store it at my house until you come get it. I live around the corner.
and I promise I won't drive it...............just maybe once or twice [evil]
So.....you stretched this out for four pages only to chump out? [cheeky]
Buy it dammit - they're cool!
My wife called me crazy for even entertaining the idea of trading in my Lexus for it.
Then I talked to my cousin for a hook up and I think his exact words were "what kind of moron even thinks about trading in a 2003 lexus for a 20yr old car?"
I struck out.
but god damnit.............I am going to test drive it. I promise that.
If I do and they don't come along (will bring wife so they can't), I'll hook up the HD GoPro and try to get some good video of me beating the piss out of it.
That's how your supposed to drive it, right?
Quote from: triangleforge on May 18, 2010, 07:13:00 AM
Funny -- look what shows up on today's "Nice Price or Crack Pipe?"
http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800 (http://jalopnik.com/5541193/blown-clone-for-12800)
And at $12,800, makes yours look like a deal that just won't last... [evil]
Weird......deja vu :-\
Oh, and BUY IT!!
No way I'd buy a 10 year old GMC pick-up with 87K miles for $10K. Especially a hot rod one that has probably been whipped. No matter how cool it is (and they are cool). I guess that is just me though...I hate working on/repairing cars/trucks.
OK, just YouTube'd this truck.
Anyone need a kidney?
Quote from: Pip on May 18, 2010, 03:48:06 PM
OK, just YouTube'd this truck.
Anyone need a kidney?
I'll give you 10k for your thumbs.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 18, 2010, 01:20:34 PM
My wife called me crazy for even entertaining the idea of trading in my Lexus for it.
Then I talked to my cousin for a hook up and I think his exact words were "what kind of moron even thinks about trading in a 2003 lexus for a 20yr old car?"
I struck out.
but god damnit.............I am going to test drive it. I promise that.
If I do and they don't come along (will bring wife so they can't), I'll hook up the HD GoPro and try to get some good video of me beating the piss out of it.
That's how your supposed to drive it, right?
HD Gopro ftw!!!!!!!!
Do it!!
And if is wrong to trade your Lexus on it...
Trade the wifes car instead :D
I guess I have to come out and say it: it is a make the beast with two backsing Sanoma with a big motor. The truck is ugly as sin.
I'm going to have to vote thumbs down, not cool, don't buy it... unless you want to impress rednecks and 17 year old boys at the 7/11.
I saw a test run where an Mazda MPV out dragged a 308gts. That sure as hell don't make no MPV a cool minivan.
Flame away...
A guy at my high school had one. Fun toy. Don't forget the 4.3 is the little sister to a 5.7. A lot of internals are the same IIRC.
JM
Afaik all of them are.
The 4.3 is a 5.7 missing the front two cylnders.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 18, 2010, 04:01:22 PM
Trade the wifes car instead :D
She actually drives my Jetta TDI which I will never part with until it dies. It has a little under 80k on the clock and she has a 21mi highway commute each way.......no way I am parting with it.
We traded her car for the Lexus.
Quote from: Vindingo on May 18, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
I guess I have to come out and say it: it is a make the beast with two backsing Sanoma with a big motor. The truck is ugly as sin.
I'm going to have to vote thumbs down, not cool, don't buy it... unless you want to impress rednecks and 17 year old boys at the 7/11.
I saw a test run where an Mazda MPV out dragged a 308gts. That sure as hell don't make no MPV a cool minivan.
Flame away...
I agree on the looks. It is a total white trash truck. It has some awful stickers on it, etc.
It'd be a fun 3rd car to make the beast with two backs around with..........but as Triple J said........it is 20yrs old, 84k miles...........you know the make the beast with two backser has been ragged.
I checked the car fax from the website.
It has been owned seriously by like 14 people.
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 18, 2010, 03:59:22 PM
I'll give you 10k for your thumbs.
Dare I ask what they will be used for, Dave?
[laugh]
Quote from: Pip on May 18, 2010, 05:25:46 PM
Dare I ask what they will be used for, Dave?
I only pay you if I get to choose the method of removal. [evil]
I'm going to become a movie critic-this way I won't need a partner-MrI gives it three and a half thumbs up!
I thought he tried to cut out Cyrus' dog dish holder....
by the way........
I opened the box and powered it up Sunday.
That thing actually kicks ass and is exactly what I needed.
I played around on scrap piece of wood by tracing out some small designs.
Going slow is clearly the key. It is also nice as I can set the depth of the "blade" so it isn't hanging an inch under the board.
Overall, I am impressed thus far.
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 18, 2010, 06:04:08 PM
I only pay you if I get to choose the method of removal. [evil]
May I suggest you see Jud's post above? Sounds like just the thing. [thumbsup]
What's this thread about anymore?
good old days of random posters.
I love it.
Back to the thread.......
the wife agreed to go with me to the dealer so I can test drive it. I didn't want to go solo as it would leave an open seat for the salesman to ruin my fun.
Im starting to see a distinct pecking order....
:-)
Quote from: ducpainter on May 18, 2010, 07:13:33 PM
Figures.... [roll]
She won't let me trade the lexus in for it.
Probably a more level head then me........
and I promised her a bike, so at least someone in the house has a sense of priorities and wits to them.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 19, 2010, 02:05:33 AM
Im starting to see a distinct pecking order....
:-)
Nah.
I didn't have to ask to buy my carbon swingarm or other work being done to my S4r
Even if there is a pecking order. Jud's batting out of his league anyways ;D
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 04:06:14 AM
She won't let me trade the lexus in for it.
Probably a more level head then me........
and I promised her a bike, so at least someone in the house has a sense of priorities and wits to them.
<snip>
It's OK...
just hike up your skirt and smile. :-*
Quote from: metallimonster on May 19, 2010, 04:20:47 AM
Even if there is a pecking order. Jud's batting out of his league anyways ;D
drive over here tough guy. You know where I work and sit. I did have to share a cube wall with your smelly ass for a while
I'll meet you out back to settle the score.
See you at 1230, biotch!
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on May 19, 2010, 04:39:02 AM
It's OK...
just hike up your skirt and smile. :-*
I also want to pay off my Lexus.
Overall........at least someone with a brain made a good decision. Financially, it is stupid as the car is just a toy and with 84k miles.................I am sure it has been beaten to shit, but it will get a ragging from me before it is said and done.
GoPro is all charged up, ready to go. Just need some better weather.
Quote from: Vindingo on May 18, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
I'm going to have to vote thumbs down, not cool, don't buy it... unless you want to impress rednecks and 17 year old boys at the 7/11.
This is Juddd we're talking about.
;D
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 06:45:11 AM
This is Juddd we're talking about.
Damn, I tough we were talking about Judddd... my bad. I always get them mixed up. [thumbsup]
hey dipshits,
MY NAME IS JUD
not
JUDD
JUDDDDDDDD
or whatever the make the beast with two backs you want to call me.
Hugs and Kisses,
Jud
(hmm.....dragging 17yr olds in shitty civic tuner cars.............that might be fun.)
dudd
;D
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 07:11:50 AM
hey dipshits,
MY NAME IS JUD
not
JUDD
JUDDDDDDDD
or whatever the make the beast with two backs you want to call me.
Hugs and Kisses,
Jud
(hmm.....dragging 17yr olds in shitty civic tuner cars.............that might be fun.)
If it's Jud why are you responding to Judd? Clearly, we're not talking to you ;D
In other news-your commute is like, 2 miles-I would make the trade, esp if it god the lex paid off in the process. I mean shit-it's your car, for your commute-you should drive w/e the hell you please.
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 19, 2010, 07:22:31 AM
If it's Jud why are you responding to Judd? Clearly, we're not talking to you ;D
In other news-your commute is like, 2 miles-I would make the trade, esp if it god the lex paid off in the process. I mean shit-it's your car, for your commute-you should drive w/e the hell you please.
I always answer to it, probably should stop. I also answer to my last name because for some reason everyone in the company I work for that is British thinks it is my first name.
My commute is like 1.5mi, get it straight ;D
It's really not a functional car to be honest. It would be a make the beast with two backs around town vehicle.
I also like having an SUV for hauling shit around in and the backseat is very accommodating for my Doberman's.
If I were to spend 10k on a toy........it'd be a used GS1200
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 07:26:22 AM
If I were to spend 10k on a toy........it'd be a used GS1200
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/1741492664.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/1741492664.html)
Hate me.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 07:11:50 AM
hey dipshits,
MY NAME IS JUD
not
JUDD
JUDDDDDDDD
or whatever the make the beast with two backs you want to call me.
Hugs and Kisses,
Jud
I can hear Carly Simon singing now...
You're SOooo vaaaain!!! You probably think this post is about you... [laugh] :P
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/mad2.gif)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/angry-smiley-056.gif)
I have nothing constructive to add so I thought I would be destructive. Seriously though, don't take me so seriously.
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 19, 2010, 07:39:59 AM
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/1741492664.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/1741492664.html)
Hate me.
I'll hate you because the link was dead ;D
Quote from: Pip on May 19, 2010, 07:40:08 AM
You're SOooo vaaaain!!! You probably think this post is about you... [laugh] :P
Everything is about me. Haven't you realized that yet? It boosts my self esteem, I need re-assurances, I wasn't held enough as a child, etc.
Statler diagnosed me with that.
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 08:07:16 AM
Seriously though, don't take me so seriously.
I take you as seriously as I take my sister in law: Not much at all.
btw, can you come change the brakes on my car and do a full 80k service on my Jetta?
While your at it, my lexus needs service too.
Thanks,
Juddddd
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 08:37:29 AM
I'll hate you because the link was dead ;D
Everything is about me. Haven't you realized that yet? It boosts my self esteem, I need re-assurances, I wasn't held enough as a child, etc.
Statler diagnosed me with that.
I take you as seriously as I take my sister in law: Not much at all.
btw, can you come change the brakes on my car and do a full 80k service on my Jetta?
While your at it, my lexus needs service too.
Thanks,
Juddddd
It was a 1200GS for 6K.
I'll be happy to set up the brakes on anything you're operating :-*
Udddddd sure I can. Bring it to my dealership, the service writers will write it up, and you can pay the $135 an hour for me to work on your cars. I may not be the best choice though since I know nothing about VWs or Lexuseseses. I have customers that I do favors for. Just yesterday I did a tech inspection, oil pan gasket, and track day alignment on a viper.
Your friend Jon
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 19, 2010, 08:42:32 AM
It was a 1200GS for 6K.
I'll be happy to set up the brakes on anything you're operating :-*
How many miles were on the clock? 150k?
No thanks, I can do my own bike brakes, just don't touch my car ones.
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 08:48:07 AM
Udddddd sure I can. Bring it to my dealership, the service writers will write it up, and you can pay the $135 an hour for me to work on your cars. I may not be the best choice though since I know nothing about VWs or Lexuseseses. I have customers that I do favors for. Just yesterday I did a tech inspection, oil pan gasket, and track day alignment on a viper.
Your friend Jon
Some neighbor you are
[roll]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 08:48:07 AM
Udddddd sure I can. Bring it to my dealership, the service writers will write it up, and you can pay the $135 an hour for me to work on your cars. I may not be the best choice though since I know nothing about VWs or Lexuseseses. I have customers that I do favors for. Just yesterday I did a tech inspection, oil pan gasket, and track day alignment on a viper.
Your friend Jon
VW=Porsche ;D
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 09:01:10 AM
How many miles were on the clock? 150k?
No thanks, I can do my own bike brakes, just don't touch my car ones.
70K.
I didn't specify bikes, Juddddd. :-*
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 19, 2010, 08:37:29 AM
Everything is about me. Haven't you realized that yet? It boosts my self esteem, I need re-assurances, I wasn't held enough as a child, etc.
Statler diagnosed me with that.
[laugh]
I know of just the thing for you...
TRAVIS! GET THIS MAN A MOOSE!
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 19, 2010, 09:03:26 AM
VW=Porsche ;D
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/sport-smiley-005.gif)
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 19, 2010, 09:03:26 AM
VW=Porsche ;D
70K.
I didn't specify bikes, Juddddd. :-*
wow, that is a reasonable price with only 70k
Please stop kissing me. I am not interested in guys, let alone dorky rocket scientist types.
Thanks,
Judddddd
Quote from: Pip on May 19, 2010, 09:05:27 AM
[laugh]
I know of just the thing for you...
TRAVIS! GET THIS MAN A MOOSE!
That won't help because I am still self centered.
The only way to change that is if the moose would trample and kill me.
Outside of that, it is all about me and my self-centered ways.
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 09:18:01 AM
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/sport-smiley-005.gif)
You're only upset because he's right.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 19, 2010, 02:41:51 PM
You're only upset because he's right.
Don't make me come over there pops. >:(
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 19, 2010, 06:19:26 PM
Don't make me come over there pops. >:(
Come on down....
It doesn't change the truth. :-*
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 04:01:50 AM
Come on down....
It doesn't change the truth. :-*
I bet you fight dirty.
You probably kick people in the junk.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 06:09:04 AM
I bet you fight dirty.
You probably kick people in the junk.
Do those replacement hips offer that much movement? ;D
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on May 20, 2010, 06:39:05 AM
Do those replacement hips offer that much movement? ;D
How about replacing my brake calipers on my Jetta?
I never thought a thread about an old gmc experiment would get 7 pages.
mitt
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 06:49:54 AM
How about replacing my brake calipers on my Jetta?
haven't we already been through this? I tell you what, ill do em after I fix all my own junk. My Jeep is idling high and running rich, my 914 needs new intake gaskets, the wife's neon needs front rotors, pads, rear wheel cylinders, and shoes, her boxster needs some adjustments to the convertible top, the monster is leaking fuel from one of the tank bumpers, and I still need to finish my klr. Oh yeah I also need to finish rebuilding the carbs on my boat. When I get done with all that we can talk. [roll]
Quote from: mitt on May 20, 2010, 06:58:57 AM
I never thought a thread about an old gmc experiment would get 7 pages.
mitt
Never underestimate the power of a Buelton topic.
[laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on May 20, 2010, 07:09:21 AM
haven't we already been through this? I tell you what, ill do em after I fix all my own junk. My Jeep is idling high and running rich, my 914 needs new intake gaskets, the wife's neon needs front rotors, pads, rear wheel cylinders, and shoes, her boxster needs some adjustments to the convertible top, the monster is leaking fuel from one of the tank bumpers, and I still need to finish my klr. Oh yeah I also need to finish rebuilding the carbs on my boat. When I get done with all that we can talk. [roll]
Yeah, but it is funny because you keep wasting your time responding to my stupid requests.
It is getting funny.
Do you know anything about gas grills? I need to convert one from natural gas hook up back to propane.
That takes priority over any of your other items.
Thanks,
Judddddd
Nah I only use wood. Something someone from Ohio wouldn't understand. Ill convert it to diesel for you. ;D
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on May 20, 2010, 07:28:27 AM
Nah I only use wood. Something someone from Ohio wouldn't understand. Ill convert it to diesel for you. ;D
And where are you from?
The backwoods of Minnesota?
Hell no. A bit further south. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on May 20, 2010, 08:11:35 AM
Hell no. A bit further south. [thumbsup]
In Ohio, we don't really even have houses. We have shacks and outhouses.
I actually bathe in the crick (you guys might call it a creek) down from my homestead.
I have 10 dogs living under my front stoop, as well as 4 cars on cinder blocks.
when you get some time, I need help getting them rode worthy. Most are mid 80's buicks
;D
Back on topic.........
truck still for sale
nice day today
hmm............no plans this evening
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 09:04:29 AM
Back on topic.........
truck still for sale
nice day today
hmm............no plans this evening
Seems like there's one logical course of action then...
DRIVE THE WHEELS OFF IT!!!
[evil] [evil] [evil]
Quote from: alfisti on May 20, 2010, 09:07:41 AM
Seems like there's one logical course of action then...
DRIVE THE WHEELS OFF IT!!!
[evil] [evil] [evil]
You my friend are potentially correct.
The only problem is a friend is moving back up here (the local rock station is finally bringing back a local morning show and my buddy is one of the guys. He is on his way back up here from Tampa, where he usually resides)
Also, my wife hurt her neck, so I need to make sure it is OK for her to go for a ride and not hurt it with whiplash
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
gotta fill up that 2 person cab so a dealer rep can't be involved.
Already got the GoPro ready to go.
Where should I mount it at???
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 09:11:44 AM
Where should I mount it at???
Does it have suction cups?
Center of back window facing the windshield is a good shot. You can see what's going on outside and in.
Quote from: alfisti on May 20, 2010, 09:18:22 AM
Does it have suction cups?
Center of back window facing the windshield is a good shot. You can see what's going on outside and in.
Yeah, I have the suction cup mount.
So you suggest mounting on back window looking through the cab or over the top of the roof?
Looking through cab is impossible as the windows are tinted
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 09:22:48 AM
Yeah, I have the suction cup mount.
So you suggest mounting on back window looking through the cab or over the top of the roof?
Looking through cab is impossible as the windows are tinted
Inside the cab looking past you and out the windshield
Quote from: alfisti on May 20, 2010, 09:25:51 AM
Inside the cab looking past you and out the windshield
That would be an easy set up too.
That way I wouldn't have to stop and get out, mount it, etc.
I would like to move it to the front bumper for some close up action of the road just melting away as the engine hums.
definitely will have to safety wire it somehow
Geez...go drive the friggin' thing already! :P
Quote from: Triple J on May 20, 2010, 09:31:13 AM
Geez...go drive the friggin' thing already! :P
My time is so thin anymore!
Work is a make the beast with two backsing mess and I have a puppy at home I need to raise properly.
I don't think an untrained 110lbs male doberman would be a good idea.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 09:36:20 AM
My time is so thin anymore!
Work is a make the beast with two backsing mess and I have a puppy at home I need to raise properly.
I don't think an untrained 110lbs male doberman would be a good idea.
We would hate to inconvenience you on your time off. ;D
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on May 20, 2010, 10:22:16 AM
We would hate to inconvenience you on your time off. ;D
I know, right?
I am still waiting for tentative dates for you to come work on my cars.
Unfortunately, I will only be able to pay you in beer, cigarettes, and vodka.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 10:44:58 AM
I know, right?
I am still waiting for tentative dates for you to come work on my cars.
Unfortunately, I will only be able to pay you in beer, cigarettes, and vodka.
Careful, keep spouting off about the treasures you have and DP is likely to pay you a visit for you to buy him dinner.
Quote from: lethe on May 20, 2010, 10:47:58 AM
Careful, keep spouting off about the treasures you have and DP is likely to pay you a visit for you to buy him dinner.
I tried to buy him dinner in Boston, but he decided to drink Vodka instead.
I'll cook DP dinner any time.
hell, any DMFer that comes through town is always welcome over for dinner, beers, and my charming personality.
But just beware..........I might make you fix broken things around my house.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 11:33:55 AM
I tried to buy him dinner in Boston, but he decided to drink Vodka instead.
I'll cook DP dinner any time.
hell, any DMFer that comes through town is always welcome over for dinner, beers, and my charming personality.
But just beware..........I might make you fix broken things around my house.
I'd break things just by being there.
Quote from: lethe on May 20, 2010, 11:34:49 AM
I'd break things just by being there.
that make the beast with two backsing tattoo on your arm will break things if you whip it out.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 11:36:02 AM
that make the beast with two backsing tattoo on your arm will break things if you whip it out.
Actually it's been behaving since it's most recent modification however my next plans for it might make it bad again.
... fourteen
.. fifteen. OK, one whole page where we didn't mention anything about a GMC cyclone. ;D
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 11:33:55 AM
I tried to buy him dinner in Boston, but he decided to drink Vodka instead.
I'll cook DP dinner any time.
hell, any DMFer that comes through town is always welcome over for dinner, beers, and my charming personality.
But just beware..........I might make you fix broken things around my house.
Lying sack of shit...
you're still whining about Ryan having supper.
The guy traveled all day...
got lost in a strange city with a lunatic ...
and then when he finally calmed down enough to eat...
you were still whining. ???
Quote from: il d00d on May 20, 2010, 01:44:09 PM
.. fifteen. OK, one whole page where we didn't mention anything about a GMC cyclone. ;D
well, until this post.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:42:25 PM
Lying sack of shit...
you're still whining about Ryan having supper.
The guy traveled all day...
got lost in a strange city with a lunatic ...
and then when he finally calmed down enough to eat...
you were still whining. ???
The guy was traveling for work as well!
I bet that that little shit got a per diem cash allowance and skated free with dough from me.
He should have expensed his own business meal.
Last I remember, we weren't talking about IV Cathers, were we?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 04:21:03 PM
The guy was traveling for work as well!
I bet that that little shit got a per diem cash allowance and skated free with dough from me.
He should have expensed his own business meal.
Last I remember, we weren't talking about IV Cathers, were we?
That little shit? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 04:30:06 PM
That little shit? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
oh bull make the beast with two backsing shit!
You knew damn well he was there for work. You dropped him at his hotel in the middle of make the beast with two backsing nowhere for some conference probably dealing with anal lubrication.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Regardless, that was still a fun night [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [drink] [drink] [beer] [bang]
DRIVE THE DAMN SYCLONE ALREADY!!!
He won't he's eskeered.
Why bother with the Syclone, we all got sucked into the vortex that is Jud already.
Not even light gets away
;D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-GMC-Typhoon-1917-/300431502476?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f31cec8c (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-GMC-Typhoon-1917-/300431502476?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f31cec8c)
???
CB did you drive the Syclone yet?!?!?
No. She's to scared. ;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 27, 2010, 04:56:50 PM
CB did you drive the Syclone yet?!?!?
I think they sold the make the beast with two backser
I haven't seen it unless the moved it somewhere else.
also.......the wife bought a moto bike, so no more play money for a while.
I worry about some of you.Cyrus(no longer the most hated man onthe internet,by his own admission) talks about anal lube in a post and how much fun he had that night...............followed by smilies and drinks icons......just saying.............hhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm [laugh]
have a happy day !
BGB
got a post reference so I can see where I talked about enjoying anal lube?
My wife probably would like to know about that.
Why do funds matter? I thought you weren't going to buy it, just test drive it.
I nominate this thread as the most worthless thread of 2010 (so far)...even more worthless than the one showing Star Wars Lego people doing scenes from the movie! [coffee]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 20, 2010, 05:56:36 PM
oh bull make the beast with two backsing shit!
You knew damn well he was there for work. You dropped him at his hotel in the middle of make the beast with two backsing nowhere for some conference probably dealing with anal lubrication.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Regardless, that was still a fun night [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [drink] [drink] [beer] [bang]
I said you posted something about anal lube and you having a fun night,that is all.....
Quote from: badgalbetty on May 28, 2010, 06:45:45 AM
I said you posted something about anal lube and you having a fun night,that is all.....
ahhh, my bad.
That was me referencing Zltful, I thought you were saying I said that. My bad.
Have a [drink] on me or [wine]
Quote from: Triple J on May 28, 2010, 06:23:25 AM
Why do funds matter? I thought you weren't going to buy it, just test drive it.
I nominate this thread as the most worthless thread of 2010 (so far)...even more worthless than the one showing Star Wars Lego people doing scenes from the movie! [coffee]
Because I have impulse control issues
Quote from: Triple J on May 28, 2010, 06:23:25 AM
Why do funds matter? I thought you weren't going to buy it, just test drive it.
I nominate this thread as the most worthless thread of 2010 (so far)...even more worthless than the one showing Star Wars Lego people doing scenes from the movie! [coffee]
I second the nomination.
Do nominations need seconding?
Eh, I'll stand by it.
I nominate it as well
who the hell would have thought a thread about some 1991 GMC truck would go 10 pages?
of course per usual 90% is not related
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 28, 2010, 09:15:02 AM
I nominate it as well
who the hell would have thought a thread about some 1991 GMC truck would go 10 pages?
of course per usual 90% is not related
Ittttts a Buelton!
[thumbsup]
Quote from: rgramjet on May 28, 2010, 09:17:35 AM
Ittttts a Buelton!
[thumbsup]
Come on, the resident Pysch around here (Statler) things I have severe issues about self gratification, doing things for myself, and just a general "I have to do things for attention" sort of thing.
Don't encourage this as it makes me all warm and IZ_ inside.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 28, 2010, 09:27:25 AM
Come on, the resident Pysch around here (Statler) things I have severe issues about self gratification, doing things for myself, and just a general "I have to do things for attention" sort of thing.
Don't encourage this as it makes me all warm and IZ_ inside.
Think of all the great attention you will get in tosat! I think you should post there more often!
[thumbsup]
Quote from: rgramjet on May 28, 2010, 10:26:13 AM
Think of all the great attention you will get in tosat! I think you should post there more often!
[thumbsup]
YOU! NO!! Do not be an enabler!!! [laugh]
The TOSAT is a boys and girls club.
I don't think I have a membership.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 28, 2010, 10:42:57 AM
The TOSAT is a boys and girls club.
I don't think I have a membership.
Come on Man, it'll be fun!
Quote from: The Happy Pip on May 28, 2010, 10:41:24 AM
YOU! NO!! Do not be an enabler!!! [laugh]
I WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH THIS ISSUE UNTIL I AM REMOVED FROM TOSAT NOTIFICATIONIZING! Im not above holding tosat hostage until my terms are met!Where were we.....oh yes, tosat.
You can talk about your dogs and how they kick you out of your side of the bed, or diss you on the couch.
You can talk about the cars you wish you could drive.
Your shoulder injuries.
Dropping your wife's new motorcycle.......
It'll be Great!! A welcome diversion from all the "nings" and coffee being poured. Cmonnnnnn!
Why didnt I think of this before!!!
[evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil]
Quote from: rgramjet on May 28, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
Come on Man, it'll be fun!
I WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH THIS ISSUE UNTIL I AM REMOVED FROM TOSAT NOTIFICATIONIZING! Im not above holding tosat hostage until my terms are met!
Where were we.....oh yes, tosat.
You can talk about your dogs and how they kick you out of your side of the bed, or diss you on the couch.
You can talk about the cars you wish you could drive.
Your shoulder injuries.
Dropping your wife's new motorcycle.......
It'll be Great!! A welcome diversion from all the "nings" and coffee being poured. Cmonnnnnn!
Why didnt I think of this before!!!
[evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil]
I'm going to ruin all your threads now.
Ning! Need coffee.
Quote from: rgramjet on May 28, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
Come on Man, it'll be fun!
I WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH THIS ISSUE UNTIL I AM REMOVED FROM TOSAT NOTIFICATIONIZING! Im not above holding tosat hostage until my terms are met!
Where were we.....oh yes, tosat.
You can talk about your dogs and how they kick you out of your side of the bed, or diss you on the couch.
You can talk about the cars you wish you could drive.
Your shoulder injuries.
Dropping your wife's new motorcycle.......
It'll be Great!! A welcome diversion from all the "nings" and coffee being poured. Cmonnnnnn!
Why didnt I think of this before!!!
[evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil]
I left you something... In a similar vein to the rocket surgeon. [thumbsup]
all my threads start in the gutter......nowhere to go but up!
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 28, 2010, 10:42:57 AM
The TOSAT is a boys and girls club.
I don't think I have a membership.
You met me, did you ever get any sort of impression that I ever get invited anywhere?
I just show up places and get looked at oddly.
Quote from: lethe on May 28, 2010, 11:52:20 AM
You met me, did you ever get any sort of impression that I ever get invited anywhere?
I just show up places and get looked at oddly.
Your a douchebag because of that tattoo on your arm.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 28, 2010, 01:21:11 PM
Your a douchebag because of that tattoo on your arm.
I was me long before that thing.
Pic of said tattoo..
Quote from: cokey on May 28, 2010, 03:04:38 PM
Pic of said tattoo..
<---now with the center face being more of a deformed bottom jawless green skull and whole thing now surrounded by a circle of 19 stones.
Bonus pts for possible significance of stones.
Gotta bring this one back to life.
Drove by the dealer yesterday on my way home from Indy and the truck is still for sale.
Ok, I'll go drive it and give you girls a drive report and some go pro footage.
You have this week to complete that task. Otherwise, I wont let you buy me beers next time you are in DC.
[evil]
Quote from: rgramjet on June 01, 2010, 06:33:43 AM
You have this week to complete that task. Otherwise, I wont let you buy me beers next time you are in DC.
[evil]
What makes you think I am ever visiting DC?
If I do, it will be to visit Ducatizzy who has a crush on me.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I'll go this week.
Waiting to see what today's weather is going to do. I need pristine conditions to flog this truck.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 01, 2010, 06:47:11 AM
What makes you think I am ever visiting DC?
If I do, it will be to visit Ducatizzy who has a crush on me.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I'll go this week.
Waiting to see what today's weather is going to do. I need pristine conditions to flog this truck.
D*mn CB! Are you still
talking about test driving that thing?!
This has gone on nearly as long as me talking about getting a new bike!
I think you're just scared to do it now! ;)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 01, 2010, 06:47:11 AM
Waiting to see what today's weather is going to do. I need pristine conditions to flog this truck.
God forbid you skid the AWD truck in some rain.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 01, 2010, 07:47:11 AM
God forbid you skid the AWD truck in some rain.
Mostly concerned about light conditions for the GoPro.
It seems to be a little dark on cloudy days.
I could give two shits about a wet road, but I don't want it to be an all out rainstorm as that really isn't much fun.
Well, it is fun but are lots of paid people that enforce traffic laws here that love to write tickets and I prefer not to tempt myself. I need one more year of zero infractions to get the 4pts off my license (back to zero) that I got from my little riding incident a few years ago.
It is almost 2 years to the day and I believe points drop off in Ohio after 3 years.
If it's like it is in PA 3 points go away for every 12 months of good driving.
4 points = 2 years of a well behaved Buelton
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 01, 2010, 01:49:05 PM
If it's like it is in PA 3 points go away for every 12 months of good driving.
4 points = 2 years of a well behaved Buelton
probably took a decade for me to get back to zero [cheeky]
I know you can have 6 and still drive in PA. Over that you take a test and they take away 2 or 3.
My worst was 6 pts after passing the test :o
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 01, 2010, 04:29:49 PM
I know you can have 6 and still drive in PA. Over that you take a test and they take away 2 or 3.
My worst was 6 pts after passing the test :o
not sure what I was actually up to nor do I have any interest in finding the old papers, bad memories. :(
I didn't take any test but maybe losing your license for a bit negates the need.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 01, 2010, 06:47:11 AM
What makes you think I am ever visiting DC?
If I do, it will be to visit Ducatizzy who has a crush on me.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I'll go this week.
Waiting to see what today's weather is going to do. I need pristine conditions to flog this truck.
You have a crush on yourself...
and all the bullshit that spews from your piehole.
So CB and I both live in Columbus;
I'm out riding today and see a GMC Typhoon at a different dealership (in Johnstown). What are the odds?
I've seen both of them and the Typhoon looks much cooler. [thumbsup]
Quote from: metallimonster on June 01, 2010, 05:15:54 PM
So CB and I both live in Columbus;
I'm out riding today and see a GMC Typhoon at a different dealership (in Johnstown). What are the odds?
I've seen both of them and the Typhoon looks much cooler. [thumbsup]
I take it you didn't test drive it, either.
Quote from: metallimonster on June 01, 2010, 05:15:54 PM
So CB and I both live in Columbus;
I'm out riding today and see a GMC Typhoon at a different dealership (in Johnstown). What are the odds?
I've seen both of them and the Typhoon looks much cooler. [thumbsup]
I would think the Typhoon would hook up much better due to stiffer chassis and more weight in the rear.
Must have something to do with Columbus.
All talk.
No walk.
;D
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 01, 2010, 05:20:56 PM
I take it you didn't test drive it, either.
I was in full leathers and the dealership was closed so no.
Besides, luck and I are not friends so I'm guessing I would just end up rolling the damn thing.
It does look more like a sleeper than the Syclone.
Always an excuse
;)
Quote from: ducpainter on June 01, 2010, 04:41:18 PM
You have a crush on yourself...
and all the bullshit that spews from your piehole.
You and Statler have me figured out perfectly.
thanks Doctors.
Quote from: metallimonster on June 01, 2010, 05:15:54 PM
So CB and I both live in Columbus;
I'm out riding today and see a GMC Typhoon at a different dealership (in Johnstown). What are the odds?
I've seen both of them and the Typhoon looks much cooler. [thumbsup]
No shit?
that is pretty funny.
what dealer was that at?
Maybe I'll start another thread about the Typhoon to see if it can reach this many pages of bullshit and my love of myself.