Recent content by JMWarren

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    any issues w/ modern 4Runners?

    The GX isn't really a just nicer 4Runner, there are substantial differences. It's a Land Cruiser Prado in other markets. It's got the bigger 4.6L V8, a full air ride suspension
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    Grandpa needs a safe car

    Umm, the LS460 was the first production car to offer fully automatic parking....8 years ago.
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    Kennedy Space Center

    Funny, we were there the same day. I'd have to agree with you on it beating Disney any day. Certainly a do not miss if you're in the area. On the road in is a small, warplane museum. It may be more common in the USA (we're from Canada) but it was pretty cool to be able to get so close and...
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    Brake problem - 3 week old car

    Sounds like when the electronics errored out you lost the hybrid systems regeneratitve brakes. Pressing the peddle most of the way down would get you the friction breaks, it would feel like they weren't doing much due to the peddle travel. Why it happened I have no idea....sounds like a...
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    drive by wire?

    Boats have used steer, throttle and shift by wire for a number of years. Baring some early glitches where computers shut down leaving them with zero control, it's worked pretty well!
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    man this thing looks freaky!

    Looks like a shaved brown bear?
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    Boat Name Graphic Design

    There's a pretty specific de-naming and re-naming ceremony that will be followed. I'm not really superstitious but can't resist anything involving champagne.
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    Boat Name Graphic Design

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for some graphic design help here. I've decided to change the name on my boat, we've settled on Phoenix. I've got 51" by 23" to place the name and was thinking of encorperating the Formula "Thunderbird" logo into the name, likely taking the round corners of the wing...
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    Apparently this his how canadians sell cars

    17.9l/100km its either got major issues or he's been beating on it.
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    Getting Static Electricity out of pants

    http://www.keyence.com/products/static/static/sjf2000_5000/sjf2000_5000.php Solved
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    Connecting Two Routers, Advice Needed

    Hello All, I've got one router I want to use to handle my MLPPP DSL connection. I've got another that I want to use for its 1000mbs switch and 802.11n capabilities. Right now I've got things setup connecting the MLPPP Router to the 802.11n Router via a port on the MLPPP to the WAN port on...
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    Rare, Medium or Well Done ????

    blue rare
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    Need Some Advice on Surrounds - Energy RC Mini's vs. CR-10s

    Hi Guys, I've currently got a pair of Energy RC-70's bi-amped by a Pioneer 1018. I'm looking to add surrounds and have access to either Energy RC-Mini's or Energy CR-10's for a great price. my room is C-Shaped. My couch is placed on the rear wall and with no wall on the open portion of...
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    How to deal with someone stealing food?

    Silver Nitrate on the packaging...it'll be apparent who touched them...although you may get charged as its a little toxic.