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Rode some horses today

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  • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

    Not really. It’s so damn impractical. I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

    But maybe I’ll rent something awesome every couple of months while the boy is in this phase and we aren’t traveling.

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    @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

    I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

    I've tried various different variants of how to carry bikes on a car.

    Unless you have a truck or a big trunk and no other luggage, I think there are only two decent ways to carry bikes.

    1: On the towing hitch.

    710b8750-bc45-40b1-9e69-c83ae1f1a4b4-image.png

    or, if you have a sufficiently big trunk and don't mind removing the front wheels (which is very easy thanks to quick release or thru axle)
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      I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

      My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

      Only non-witches get due process.

      • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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      • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

        I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

        My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

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        @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

        I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

        My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

        Be bold. Be different. Get something not practical for the city.

        Something like a four door, four wheel drive Tacoma would last forever and tow a small trailer, something like a Casita. Or, if you want to tow a larger travel trailer, look at a Tundra or F150. Lots of trailers on the market now that have a "toy box" built into the back of the trailer (a toy box is a space in the rear, that has an outside door and is big enough for bikes, a couple of smaller motorcycles or an atv).

        Gee, it's kinda fun spending your money...😄

        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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        • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

          My sister had a standard Miata, 2001 I think. It was a fun car.

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          @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

          My sister had a standard Miata, 2001 I think. It was a fun car.

          The Miata is as close as you can get to an MGB. But it runs.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            #49

            We went back to the exotic car rental place yesterday and got this:

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            Quick AF but the real treat was just how amazingly well this thing grips the road. Getting back into the SUV after was a major let down.

            Only non-witches get due process.

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              Sweet.

              You should rent a Tesla S and try "Ludicrous Mode" for comparison.

              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                Once had a rapid transit ride with a doc in one of those. I think we slowed down to 100 for one of the curves in the road. Grippy is right.

                My DIL drives a Dodge. One like this:
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                Won't grip the road as well, but if the place has one, you might enjoy the ride.

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  #52

                  Jolly we’ve been wanting to. We’ve rented a mustang and a Camaro so the charger/challenger is logically next.

                  The exotics place doesn’t carry the muscle cars. Regular rental places often have Mustangs and camaros as their convertible option. But the dodge doesn’t come in a convertible.

                  Only non-witches get due process.

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                    How did the Porsche compare to the 'Vette?

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                      #54

                      The Vette was a convertible which I love. Both quick as hell, too much time between the rentals for me to say which was quicker.

                      Porsche definitely handled better.

                      Only non-witches get due process.

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                      • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                        Jolly we’ve been wanting to. We’ve rented a mustang and a Camaro so the charger/challenger is logically next.

                        The exotics place doesn’t carry the muscle cars. Regular rental places often have Mustangs and camaros as their convertible option. But the dodge doesn’t come in a convertible.

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                        @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                        Jolly we’ve been wanting to. We’ve rented a mustang and a Camaro so the charger/challenger is logically next.

                        The exotics place doesn’t carry them. Regular rental places often have Mustangs and camaros as their convertible option. But the dodge doesn’t come in a convertible.

                        The Hellcat is pure muscle in a four door. They say they'll run 200mph, but I don't know. I think my son has kicked it up to 170 on the track.

                        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                          How 'bout a twofer? The boy will be going off to school in a few years...The Miata is not a powerful car, but they are fun to drive. Kind of like a MG that doesn't break.

                          Dad could break it in for him...

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                          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                          • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                            I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                            My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

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                            @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                            I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                            My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

                            Far superior. 👍

                            (And by the way, that's a normal progression, strap rack to hitch rack. Pretty much everyone makes that mistake.)

                            Please love yourself.

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                            • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                              @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                              I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                              My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

                              Far superior. 👍

                              (And by the way, that's a normal progression, strap rack to hitch rack. Pretty much everyone makes that mistake.)

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                              @aqua-letifer said in Rode some horses today:

                              @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                              I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                              My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

                              Far superior. 👍

                              (And by the way, that's a normal progression, strap rack to hitch rack. Pretty much everyone makes that mistake.)

                              Or...Could buy a nice pickup or pickup and toy hauler.

                              Remember, this Jon's money we are spending. Act accordingly.

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                              • JollyJ Jolly

                                @aqua-letifer said in Rode some horses today:

                                @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                                I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                                My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

                                Far superior. 👍

                                (And by the way, that's a normal progression, strap rack to hitch rack. Pretty much everyone makes that mistake.)

                                Or...Could buy a nice pickup or pickup and toy hauler.

                                Remember, this Jon's money we are spending. Act accordingly.

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                                @jolly said in Rode some horses today:

                                @aqua-letifer said in Rode some horses today:

                                @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                                I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

                                My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

                                Far superior. 👍

                                (And by the way, that's a normal progression, strap rack to hitch rack. Pretty much everyone makes that mistake.)

                                Or...Could buy a nice pickup or pickup and toy hauler.

                                Remember, this Jon's money we are spending. Act accordingly.

                                Well then hell, man, what you need is a Land Rover Defender for the day trips, and a Mercedes-Benz 170 3500 Sprinter for your van conversion. Get yourself some 300 watt solar with a battery-to-battery charger, and you can go off-grid for as long as you like. Water filtration, insulation and air fan are easier with that model, too.

                                Please love yourself.

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                                  Now, that's more like it.

                                  Go first class or don't go at all!👍

                                  “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                  Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                    Well guys I did just buy a car 3 months ago.

                                    The plan is to send him to college with it and get me something with two seats and 300+ hp.

                                    Only non-witches get due process.

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                                    • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                      Well guys I did just buy a car 3 months ago.

                                      The plan is to send him to college with it and get me something with two seats and 300+ hp.

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                                      @jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

                                      Well guys I did just buy a car 3 months ago.

                                      The plan is to send him to college with it and get me something with two seats and 300+ hp.

                                      Is it twenty questions?

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                                        jon-nyc
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                                        No I’m not being vague I just don’t know what I’d be buying in 6 years.

                                        Only non-witches get due process.

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                                          There’s a police charger up on auction right now. 5.7 L Hemi V8. 370 HP… Needs tie rods and some body work and a paint job to cover for where the police equipment was mounted. If it goes low enough, I might just go for it…

                                          The Brad

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