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Unkle

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  1. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Well , I tried.............:eek:
  2. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Bruce , most of your replies use the word ''douch''. Is there another substitute word ? I want better pics in my head.....:sick:
  3. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Suspension & Steering
    Looks interesting ! Do you have specs , pics on the car, and road test comments ? Any government testing needed ? How much does it weigh, what's the draw (amps) and how much $ ?
  4. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Now , don't take this as a flame . You actually went ''there'' with the phrase ''rust free'' ........ You have a sense of humour which you will need !
  5. Sigh..... I'm going to sound like an Uncle here . Stay in school somehow , and forget those jobs for 15 year olds . You will get screwed more times than not nowadays . Try apply yourself in a vocation if ''higher end'' classes don't suit you . Yes, what I'm saying is....wait for it...... forget owning a car , especially rust buckets that need more work than you can afford right now . Buying a car is easy, gas, insurance, maintenance WILL cost more in the first year than the actual purchase price ! Ask someone in your family that you trust that's done well , and take their advise . Do not cheat yourself by getting into an early rut of car payments and other related costly mistakes !
  6. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    Heh Heh Nah , you guys down South look like y'all will be tied up for a spell in the Middle East right now and into the future..... although the Great State of B.C. has tons of power + water for the highest bidder ...... hmmm.
  7. I get that . But , ''batteries'' are a different topic. ''Safely'' charging and maintaining a charge using cheap stuff made in China is another , and ''hot'' to the touch transformer type units illustrates the need for real time advice by a pro ( not me ) or someone really familiar with safe techniques . The bull in a china shop methods reflect unsafe household methods , no? Even offering constant RV charging at over 13v advice leads to boil over at some point with wet cell ''no maintenance'' batteries , and again fire risk. My take and 2 cents anyway !
  8. So to further the poking ..... Optimajim , can you say that the above people / person using the bypass trick and ''charging'' batteries this way with a .75 amp unit is a good / proper way of doing business , or are you simply an Optima salesman seeing an opportunity to '' slightly advise , advertise , and leave " ? Here's a chance to help a 21 year old ( and all of us ) make safe practices !
  9. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    You , sir , just got a real deal . I'm a little envious ! Pics of the interior ?
  10. ''Float mode'' sees no voltage go through to make it warm to the touch ! You should disconnect the positive lead wire when maintaining your battery with this type of charger . Generally these small charger/maintainers are meant for low amp, motorcycle batteries , not optimas . Maybe get a better, larger spec unit . Spend the money , don't expect a 30.00 unit to do anything miraculous for you !
  11. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    I wouldn't ''throw up in my mouth'' on that one either...
  12. Yay ..... taxes go up , gas goes way up , utilities go way up , :sick: The Premier of B.C. is a liar , and the whole political shooting match here can leave and let's start over as IMO .
  13. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    Hey Matt - I'm in Victoria . Anyway I can say a good pager alarm - the Viper can also start your car with the iphone app ! Other than that , if you park it outside you're screwed . Good luck and welcome !
  14. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Chit Chat
    Does anyone use a fuel / water separator yet ? You guys in the States were saying that ethanol is now part of the issue with starting troubles / running issues due to the h2o it attracts .... I have used one on a Dodge Cummins engine and these things really work. Does anyone use a mini version for a street car yet ?
  15. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    Don't go for a refund through Paypal . Try going through your credit card first - Paypal is owned by Ebay - and most refunds now have a limit . I almost learned the hard way after ''my'' headlight covers never showed...
  16. Crap plugging the fuel lines intermittently at gas tank ? Crap fuel flow / pump shot ? Crap in carbs ? Crap old gas destabilized ? Crap in general ? Crap / rusted fuel lines ?
  17. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    I still have a bunch 'o parts from my 521's . Complete gasket sets, a new fuseblock , glass fuel bowl strainers ( one's unused ) and other stuff I can't remember . Look in my pics to see my grey truck . If interested , maybe we can make a deal.
  18. I stand corrected . That would explain the judge's recent stink eye...:embarrass: What can I do then, mine's a '70.......in the glovebox maybe !
  19. A crisp 100 dollar bill , top of console .
  20. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    I would consider it at 1/4 the price and make slight changes . Track day would be fun.....
  21. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    Fix the weeping seals , and I'd be impressed ! I hate leaks, especially consistant drips 'n drops .
  22. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    :embarrass: Um , you do realize soccer moms have to use ''your'' freeway / streets as well ? Small kids in cars smashed in by the need for speed don't do so well. Wrong forum , wrong year ( 2010 , not 1969 ).
  23. Unkle posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    Trinidad ! Welcome , remember to wear out the ''search'' button at the top. Most questions are asked and answered on previous posts . Post some pics with the scenery !
  24. Er , that's 5% GST , 7% PST for now until July 1st. Then it's a ''harmonized'' tax of 12% on ALL purchases . That's my 12 cents for what it's worth .
  25. The optima fits perfectly , and it also somes with a plastic ''booster seat'' for cars that need a taller battery to fit the factory hold down brackets.
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