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Topic: Lake Mead National Scenic Byway |
tom!
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Forum: Cool Drives Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:54 pm Subject: Lake Mead National Scenic Byway |
A great drive indeed, with super smooth roads compared to our Dutch asphalt. Pretty busy when I was there though, especially around Hoover Dam. |
Topic: Strange P.M. |
tom!
Replies: 12
Views: 27155
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Forum: About The Board Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:01 am Subject: Strange P.M. |
Classic 419 scam, hilarious messages BTW... |
Topic: Pics from Michigan Meet |
tom!
Replies: 7
Views: 2604
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:38 am Subject: Pics from Michigan Meet |
Wow, nice!
A Mini in the US? Can't be all that common, I've only ever seen one... |
Topic: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
tom!
Replies: 201
Views: 70230
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:36 am Subject: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
Looks like fun, gents... I hope I'll be able to join you next year. |
Topic: Improving side lights? |
tom!
Replies: 4
Views: 2324
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:00 am Subject: Improving side lights? |
I guess it's the same here in Holland... I was considering using the sidelights as daytime running lights, with LEDs. They won't blind anyone, but I guess they'll attract too much unwanted attention. ... |
Topic: HID HEADLIGHTS |
tom!
Replies: 9
Views: 15509
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Forum: How-To Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:20 pm Subject: HID HEADLIGHTS |
Thanks, but I could do without your sarcasm.
Sorry for using current where I should've used voltage, which was what I meant. My take is that HID without the correct headlight units is worse for ot ... |
Topic: HID HEADLIGHTS |
tom!
Replies: 9
Views: 15509
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Forum: How-To Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:45 pm Subject: HID HEADLIGHTS |
Gee, thanks. :?
When you measure voltage at the headlight bulbs on an old car (my '78 Audi 80, for instance) you get less than 10 V. Upgrading to better wiring with a relay got me back to 13 V, wit ... |
Topic: OT:driving around in the US |
tom!
Replies: 14
Views: 5644
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:36 pm Subject: OT:driving around in the US |
Hahaha!
I've done considerable distances in the US, and as a Dutchman I find traffic there pretty relaxing compared to my everyday commute here. Wider roads, better view of traffic situations, usua ... |
Topic: Improving side lights? |
tom!
Replies: 4
Views: 2324
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:30 pm Subject: Improving side lights? |
They're only 5 Watts, so that's no surprise...
You can find LED bulbs with four LEDs for those sockets, but I'm not sure if they're legal for on-road use. |
Topic: HID HEADLIGHTS |
tom!
Replies: 9
Views: 15509
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Forum: How-To Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:19 am Subject: HID HEADLIGHTS |
I've come across several aftermarket HID-fitted cars with conventional diffusion-lens headlights and as a fellow road user, I'm no fan. The light is spread around and as a consequence blinds oncoming ... |
Topic: 924s Galore |
tom!
Replies: 3
Views: 2519
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:08 am Subject: 924s Galore |
Excellent, thanks! Building a collection here... |
Topic: Lambda + Cat = Incredibly Clean |
tom!
Replies: 7
Views: 3529
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:05 am Subject: Lambda + Cat = Incredibly Clean |
Apparently here in Holland, my car's allowed 4.5% of CO. It smelt of raw fuel @ 3.5, so it was set to 1.3, which works well for me. |
Topic: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
tom!
Replies: 201
Views: 70230
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:50 am Subject: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
Have fun guys, I'll be there in spirit. |
Topic: Lambda + Cat = Incredibly Clean |
tom!
Replies: 7
Views: 3529
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:56 am Subject: Lambda + Cat = Incredibly Clean |
No need to feel guilty about being a 'gross polluter' with your old car... |
Topic: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
tom!
Replies: 201
Views: 70230
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:58 am Subject: 2008 - EURO 924 MEETING |
Yeah, I know... would've been great to revisit the Eifel, though. |
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