# NYSpeed Off Topic **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=587 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 588 --- ## [selecting opposition when street racing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/selecting-opposition-when-street-racing/46417)
**Author:** [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/selecting-opposition-when-street-racing/46417 "2008-04-08T18:55:50Z")
just wondering how you guys pick your competition when initiating a street race. I have been getting alot of challenges lately during my travels in my DD but the circumstances are very infuriating…and here is why. my D… --- ## [Troopers on the 33](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/troopers-on-the-33/46431)
**Author:** [@ILLRACEU](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILLRACEU)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/troopers-on-the-33/46431 "2008-04-08T17:39:56Z")
12:30 Troopers sitting on the Eggert road overpass alternating between inbound and outbound traffic. --- ## [Anybody know a good General Contractor?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-know-a-good-general-contractor/46348)
**Author:** [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-know-a-good-general-contractor/46348 "2008-04-08T17:25:35Z")
I am looking to have some work done on my house. I need to replace some gutters and fascia boards along the 2nd floor porch on the front of the house, as the gutters have separated from the fascia boards and the wooden … --- ## [CryEngine 2 Tech Demo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cryengine-2-tech-demo/46404)
**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cryengine-2-tech-demo/46404 "2008-04-08T16:33:03Z")
WOW :jawdrop: http://media.pc.ign.com/articles/864/864986/vids\_1.html --- ## [Damn taxes](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/damn-taxes/46394)
**Author:** [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/damn-taxes/46394 "2008-04-08T16:09:17Z")
Just saw on the news that in NY, we pay a state tax of $1.01 a gallon. Thats a bit excessive imho. --- ## [Happy Birthday Bladez!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-bladez/46335)
**Author:** [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-bladez/46335 "2008-04-08T15:19:28Z")
:bigclap: :bday: :bday: :bday :bday: gettin old my brudder! :present: :beer2: :beer2: --- ## [Escape the Blue Blocks!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escape-the-blue-blocks/46424)
**Author:** [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escape-the-blue-blocks/46424 "2008-04-08T14:43:31Z")
cool little game that stopped me from doin a whole lot today. It says if you last longer than 18 seconds, then your good, but that was fucking easy. I keep getting stuck around 23 because my mouse at work blows. :tdown… --- ## [Ryan Crocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ryan-crocker/46433)
**Author:** [@ineedacar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ineedacar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ryan-crocker/46433 "2008-04-08T12:19:55Z")
can be summed up in 3 words UHHHHHH UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH anyone else watching this? how the hell did he get such an important position? he doesn’t even answer what hes asked --- ## [Bartended the Sabres' going away party](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bartended-the-sabres-going-away-party/46405)
**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bartended-the-sabres-going-away-party/46405 "2008-04-08T10:45:28Z")
Today my work hosted the annual Sabres end-of-season party. Everyone was pretty said, I can’t say how many times I heard “this party should have been 8 weeks later,” but that’s the way the cookie crumbles Whole team wa… --- ## [For the last time....it's RECKLESS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-last-time-its-reckless/46416)
**Author:** [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-last-time-its-reckless/46416 "2008-04-08T09:39:33Z")
not “wreckless” “Wreckless” would actually be a good thing, no? Please make a note of it. --- ## [Are you looking for a Corporate Job?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-looking-for-a-corporate-job/42697)
**Author:** [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-looking-for-a-corporate-job/42697 "2008-04-08T08:42:56Z")
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Sam Russo. I am currently working as a Senior Financial Recruiter for a company called SelectOne Search LLC. Just to provide a little background about myself… I graduated… --- ## [few pics from the sunday hike....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/few-pics-from-the-sunday-hike/46400)
**Author:** [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/few-pics-from-the-sunday-hike/46400 "2008-04-08T08:03:15Z")
\[http://sonikempire.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10026/normal\_DSCF7141.JPG\] \[http://sonikempire.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10026/normal\_DSCF7130.JPG\] \[http://sonikempire.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10026/normal\_DSCF713… --- ## [Boyscouts pinewood derby](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boyscouts-pinewood-derby/46384)
**Author:** [@SVT3945](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT3945)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boyscouts-pinewood-derby/46384 "2008-04-08T05:05:52Z")
race is next week, aside from polishing the axles and loading them up with dry lube, what other tips or tricks are there?? I have to attach the weights and bring it up to the 5oz weight limit. Any advice on what part of… --- ## [drunk driving question..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drunk-driving-question/46357)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drunk-driving-question/46357 "2008-04-07T23:02:16Z")
So a kid I grew up with is in some serious shit for his own stupidity. He’s 23 years old, and this past week he got his 3rd DWI. He got his first one when he was 17 years old. Its his own fault, I personally think he … --- ## [New from GI](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-gi/46204)
**Author:** [@Axis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-from-gi/46204 "2008-04-07T21:41:18Z")
Whats up guys. I’m from Grand Island, signed up a while ago but i’ve been lurking until now. I drive a 82 280zx and a 76 280z which is my current project. Now that the weathers starting to warmup i’ll be able to bring th… --- ## [Cool new BMW engine commercial](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-new-bmw-engine-commercial/46397)
**Author:** [@traumadog](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traumadog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-new-bmw-engine-commercial/46397 "2008-04-07T20:41:32Z")
A spot for the new V8 in the M3… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5B7ztN1mc And supposedly, this is NOT CGI… http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/07/video-cgi-be-damned-inside-the-bmw-m3s-v8/ --- ## [Police Chase vs. Poopy in my Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/police-chase-vs-poopy-in-my-pants/46377)
**Author:** [@FiftyCheven](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FiftyCheven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/police-chase-vs-poopy-in-my-pants/46377 "2008-04-07T20:19:00Z")
So, at about 4:05pm today, I’m on my way to a friends shop, and I’m sitting at the red light on Military Rd. and Kenmore Ave in Buffalo…first in line. In the distance, i can see flashing lights coming in my direction wi… --- ## [Whaduya gotta wear to work?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whaduya-gotta-wear-to-work/5066)
**Author:** [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whaduya-gotta-wear-to-work/5066 "2008-04-07T19:58:14Z")
Just wondering. Mon - Thursday = Shirt & Tie, shoes (obviously) Friday = no tie, nicer shirt/sweater, shoes Sometimes if I’m presenting something i need to do full suit. --- ## [Good music?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-music/46020)
**Author:** [@skylinez07](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skylinez07)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-music/46020 "2008-04-07T19:42:31Z")
looking for good Techno/Trance artists. any other artists will be fine too. --- ## [Olympic Torch protests](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/olympic-torch-protests/46341)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/olympic-torch-protests/46341 "2008-04-07T18:30:47Z")
I really don’t care either way, but isn’t it just like the French to wait until the guy in the wheelchair has it to try putting out the flame? http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/07/oly.torchrelay/index.html The t… --- ## [Fiberoptic line source.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiberoptic-line-source/46352)
**Author:** [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiberoptic-line-source/46352 "2008-04-07T18:16:33Z")
Anyone know a good source for fiberoptic cable. I’m not looking for data cable or even something I can use to see. I just want to carry light and for it it be seen at the end. Much like those stupid toys you can buy at… --- ## [Tax return v.2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tax-return-v-2008/46339)
**Author:** [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tax-return-v-2008/46339 "2008-04-07T16:52:19Z")
How much, and what did you/will you be doing with it? And don’t add in your stimulus check edit: $1100, going on vacation --- ## [Bandits Game Tonight](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bandits-game-tonight/46257)
**Author:** [@aberfitch82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/aberfitch82)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bandits-game-tonight/46257 "2008-04-07T15:57:23Z")
So im gonna try and get a huge crew to go up nothing else to do till later, I think there is only 300 available more reason to get rowdy and get drunk any one want in? Also mike accursi first game back to buffalo --- ## [WM6 / Exchange Users - Odd Issue](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wm6-exchange-users-odd-issue/46368)
**Author:** [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wm6-exchange-users-odd-issue/46368 "2008-04-07T14:59:26Z")
I was wondering if anyone has heard of anything simlar happening. I have a BJII that syncs with an exchange server. During off-peak times I have it set to 30 min intervals. I have two odd issues. The first is many time… --- ## [WhoTheFu\*k: is wide open racing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whothefu-k-is-wide-open-racing/46324)
**Author:** [@diddyof2h2h](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/diddyof2h2h)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whothefu-k-is-wide-open-racing/46324 "2008-04-07T14:41:42Z")
??? --- ## [eyeglass wearing peeps...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eyeglass-wearing-peeps/39519)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eyeglass-wearing-peeps/39519 "2008-04-07T12:10:12Z")
For those of us that have to wear eyeglasses… might want to check out www.zennioptical.com They have complete eyeglasses starting at 8 bucks with lens. A couple of the 8 dollar eyeglasses looked fine to me. I ended … --- ## [Coming soon: superfast internet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coming-soon-superfast-internet/46309)
**Author:** [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coming-soon-superfast-internet/46309 "2008-04-07T12:03:50Z")
I wish I had this. THE internet could soon be made obsolete. The scientists who pioneered it have now built a lightning-fast replacement capable of downloading entire feature films within seconds. At speeds about 10,… --- ## [:D](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d/36698)
**Author:** [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d/36698 "2008-04-07T10:36:53Z")
:smiley: --- ## [3dsmax users? problem with max2008 64bit and vista x64](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3dsmax-users-problem-with-max2008-64bit-and-vista-x64/46301)
**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3dsmax-users-problem-with-max2008-64bit-and-vista-x64/46301 "2008-04-07T10:08:23Z")
for some reason the 64bit version wont activate for me. I tells me that it did and that I need to restart the license server, which I do and still says it’s unregistered. The 32bit version works fine though. anyone runn… --- ## [RIT Baja SAE Unveiling](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rit-baja-sae-unveiling/46310)
**Author:** [@vt1992s10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vt1992s10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rit-baja-sae-unveiling/46310 "2008-04-07T09:21:14Z")
As some of you know I am the Team Manager for RIT Baja and of course I have to give our sponsors in the area some credit and to help them out some. Most of them are in the Rochester area. Toyota Allstar Graphics/Techno… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=586) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=588)