++ ATOT official NEF thread part IV ++

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sdifox

No Lifer
Sep 30, 2005
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Tires!

Let us first acknowledge that the WS-70 holds an edge over the Xi2 on ice.
Let us also acknowledge that the WS-70 holds an edge over the Xi2 in snow, especially deeper snow.
However, on clear roads, dry roads, et cetera, the Xi2 will be quieter, better handling, and generally feel more like an all season tire than the WS-70.

I do not like that the Xi2 is "Green X", Michelin's low rolling resistance, because low rolling resistance has only one real drive - you sacrifice traction.

To me, a minor increase in fuel efficiency is not worth a minor decrease in traction. In fact, a moderate increase in fuel efficiency is not worth a minor decrease in traction.

so xice is really an all season :biggrin:
 
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MotF Bane

No Lifer
Dec 22, 2006
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Got cut off multiple times on the way home from school.

Also had some woman in front of me for 2-3 miles, she's doing no better than the speed limit, and eventually we get caught at a double lane set of lights. I pull up alongside, so I'll finally get around her. Light goes green, and she decides to launch for it. Now, keep in mind, she hasn't cleared the speed limit once before this. I take it up to 60, in a speed zone that shall not be named, and get in front of her. She rides my bumper for about a minute, and then fades back into her dull little world of speed limit or under cruising.

Seriously, lady, now you're just being a fucking wise and beautiful woman.
 

MotF Bane

No Lifer
Dec 22, 2006
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Get home, there's no power. The power company fucked up again. First we were out for almost four days after the snow storm, today, another 3.5 hours, for no real reason. Rest of the town was fine, but nothing was down here.
 

MotF Bane

No Lifer
Dec 22, 2006
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Go out to scout, fuel, and hit the bank... get cut off twice in just a three mile round trip.

I'm staying home for the rest of the night.

The crazies are everywhere.
 

alfa147x

Lifer
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I need frames. Once I have all my art work framed up and on the wall the room should look better. I have two large maps for over my desk. Waiting for those to come in from the UK
 

MotF Bane

No Lifer
Dec 22, 2006
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Oh, yeah... fat people!

Hey women of the world,

When you are six inches shorter than your husband, but still weigh more overall, YOU'RE FUCKING FAT.