rxj27

Hey Trent, saw you are a moderator on ILXforum...how is it over there? Seems much more lively over here!

Trentimus

It's definitely more active here, but I attribute a lot of that to the spillover of all Acura owners.. which is a nice advantage too. I am trying to do my part to improve that community as much as possible.

spdandpwr

hmmm, how'd you get mod status over there? I'd like to join that forum as well, if you think it is a worthwhile endeavor.

Trentimus

It's a work-in-progress and is limited, obviously, with less than 200 members BUT it's up to you friend. I am in the process of getting things in order. I am not necessarily looking to promote here though.

rxj27

Hmm seems like this would be the best place to advertise! Not sure how AZ (Tyson) would feel about that...

Trentimus

For best interest I just stay neutral on that. If anyone asks me I am glad to tell you what you'd like to know! I plan to do some things like write-ups. And, I am all for sharing knowledge across multiple platforms

spdandpwr

yea, nobody is trying to jump ship...just trying to make sure my fellow ilx'ers are helped out...I know for a fact that when more people are involved on the forums, more aftermarket support ensues.

Trentimus

Of course not but some forums like to the "that other forum" thing.. haha. But, yeah I wholeheartedly agree. Forums are a free, live and consistent survey for these companies. I am hoping that the changing of motors doesn't lead to hesistance by the aftermarket.. which it might.

Trentimus

You guys are so active it wouldn't hurt.. plus you guys make interesting points that spark conversation.

spdandpwr

Good morning, everyone! Any interesting weekend plans?

rxj27

Going to buy GT5...anyone play it yet?

On another note, can't believe people with the 2.0L engine haven't chimed in with their thoughts on the news of the week...maybe I'll start a thread...

spdandpwr

There's already a thread called 2.0l bye bye...if people haven't chimed in on that, I doubt they'll be vocal at all

spdandpwr

I never liked racing sim games because the car noises were always inaccurate...it's like why claim to being the world's most realistic sim when you cant even get the right sounds

rxj27

Well, I'll let you know how realistic it is when I get it! It'll satisfy my car porn urge for a bit over X-mas... What about you any plans? You end up getting your girl a gift?

spdandpwr

Yea, I got her a gift...but, because I'm a bit weary, I won't say anything til after x-mas. I don't her somehow finding out.

In terms of plans, I plan on going to santacon, which is a huge debauchery fest where everyone dresses up as santa or chirstmas inspired characters.

Trentimus

The Forza teams actually hooked up microphones all over the specific cars to capture the correct sounds of the car revving from the engine to exhaust - EVEN, underload or not.. It's pretty awesome. I can't wait to see what the next generation of consoles and computer chips have to offer

ON A SECOND NOTE...

I SAW THE HOBBIT... ERMAGERD ES SO EPIRRRRRRK

rxj27

I heard it was a bit too childish? and the new frame rate isn't all that great for the theater...

Trentimus

The movie is filled with Dwarves and a halfling for 99% of it... Smeagal makes a return.. Gandalf is a main character.. I guess the comical element of the movie comes off as childish but the problem is those are all comedic groups.. Dwarves, Halflings, Smeagal and Gandalf are all funny to extents. I definitely wouldn't say childish at all.. as heads are being pierced with arrows and cleaved by axes but it's all in how you see things.

If you like LOTR I strongly suggest checking it out.. I did watch it in the higher frame rate, 3D version. It was INCREDIBLY clear and the 3D was excellently formatted.. BUT as far as what our eyes have been conditioned to seeing in theaters it does look weird. It's almost too clean and clear. If I could re-do it.. I would watch it in the 24FPS theater. Though the 46(48?)FPS mode was still good.

spdandpwr

I'm not to keen on this sci-fi/fantasy movies, but I do like LOTR and Harry Potter

rxj27

Sounds like fun minus the naked dudes...

spdandpwr

NSFW!!!! WTF trying to get me fired

spdandpwr

I've never heard of bad stories about it tho

rxj27

Hahaha, sorry bro...TGIF!

Trentimus

FIRST SHORT ROAD TRIP IN THE ILX! I hit 2,500 yesterday.. gonna hit 3,000 quick with this weekend trip. 320 mile round trip from my place to my brother's house, PLUS the city driving once we get there. Small town Texas here I come!

spdandpwr

it's all good...Im eager for this thread to hit page 12 though

spdandpwr

I'm at 4.2k and my oil is still only at 50%...haha, I don't know when this thing will request and oil change, but I may decide to get it at 5k

spdandpwr

nothome17

SPDANDPWR - On your avatar. You should add a circle ornamental to just to cover it up a bit. LOL.. Jokes

Trentimus

I have 3 year maintenance from the dealer and their Maintenance plan calls for the first change at 3,750 ~ that removes the break-in oil and goes to the Acura recommended oil.

spdandpwr

Good morning, everyone! Finally moved into the house 1 hour and 45 minute train ride this morning, ugh.

rxj27

Congrats on the move! So the car will sit in the new garage? By the way, how close to you was the tragic shooting?

spdandpwr

I currently live 12 miles away from where the incident occurred. My uncle has a friend who lost his daughter on that tragic day; the poor guy needed to be sedated

spdandpwr

Unfortunately, my car won't be in the garage...at least for now. We've got so much stuff in that garage, lol

Trentimus

Congratulations, speed!

I hope it's not haunted.




*prayers and best of wishes go out to the families, victims and everyone in this world of ours*

rxj27

Condolences to all the victims. My wife and I are expecting our first child and we couldn't imagine going through what these families are experiencing...

On a side note, better clean out the garage soon before the snow! Get that car in the garage where it belongs!

terdonal

Congrats on the move. Are you going to have that long a commute back and forth every day? Good thing it is on a train and not in the car.

spdandpwr

Yea, hopes and prayers out to those affected. Very tragic, indeed.

spdandpwr

Yea, two hours to an from, but I can read and do whatever on the train. I'm a skinny guy so sitting on those hard trains seats gets really uncomfortable, lol.

Trentimus

Take a butt pad!!!

spdandpwr

haha, my gf said that! Either way, I'm glad my commute cost hasn't gotten up since this move.