Those are some very nice pictures, Mike!

I actually had a go with a Canon 40D and a 18-55 kit lens, I couldn't get one good picture out of it! I quickly returned it and stayed with my Nikon Coolpix 5600, just didn't have enough heart to fool around with it and learn how to use it properly.

My next DSLR will be much more entry level! Thinking about a Nikon D80.

Quote from Jakg :

What case is that?

Cooler Master HAF 932. Yes, it does not look as nice as its bigger brother, the Cooler Master ATCS 840, but it is well worth the money at $150 with how well it is designed!

Not really different than the old rig besides new watercooling parts and new Corsair RAM.

Quote from ColeusRattus :

A detail not mentioned on the homepage is that the target price once (or if) it gets into production will be abput 1000 Euros.

I love the design of this and love the functionality. It is way out of my price range for purchase, though.

Quote from mrodgers :

I started with the 89 Volvo. Had so many RMF's I was spending more in repairs than I was making on routes. Every route I finished, I was at least $100 further in the negatives.

I had to reset my driver. Now I'm sticking with the cheapie starter truck until I have the cash for the 97 Kenworth.

I have the opposite problems so far. I made money fast with the Volvo, about 5 RMF's after 9,000 miles. The Kenworth, I ran probably 12,0000 and had 12 RMF's? Way too much for me.

Now I'm on the 2001 Volvo, which some people say is very RMF prone, yet I've had 1, maybe 2 if if I recall correctly. This is after 2,000 miles.

I absolutely hated my 1997 Kenworth W900, way to many RMF's for my liking. I started with the 1989 Volvo and loved it, and I'm on my second Volvo now, the 2001 VN660. I am saving up for either a trailer endorsement or a new truck.

Looks like the company "Red Flag" makes that from the hood emblem. This is just as bad as the BMW X5 copy, the CEO.

From my first X5 meet, turnout was iffy.




And this is just the other 3 X5's. I left with family for dinner at another place, these guys ate across the street.



Neither of the E53 X5's were face-lifted versions. All of them were pre-'03 and got their angel eyes installed at customangeleyes.com

A New Jersey car with no rust? Was it garaged during the winter?

Once I get good footing on Trukz, I may move to Live For Trukz.

Stripping the interior for a cleaning is very through for me. There will be a BMW X5 meet this Saturday and I really have to get this to almost showroom new. I would probably spend close to 3 hours just washing, claying and waxing the car. Then another hour for the interior.

I wish I could convince my parents to get Style 87's for summer and retire our Style 57's for winter. It's been recently repainted, rear bumper, right mirror and touched up (horribly) front bumper. I'd also love a Dinan S Package installed.

Our 3 series just got into a little bump with a woman Chevy driver (totally her fault, backed into a stopped car.) Damage was bad enough to induce rubbing with the wheel well and tire when going over bumps at a decent speed.

I wish I could get my parents to trade in our 3 series for a new X5. Too bad the dealer would only give us $13k for our trade-in, just by looking but not a full appraisal. Other reasons are that a new engine is rumored to come in '09, plus a new X Drive. Maybe we may get a new one next year.

I am now part of Mdub - Trukin USA Conglomorate. Rising new company that might be in the top 5.

I also own the 1997 Kenworth W900.

I just recently cleaned the carpet of the X5. The cars were washed probably 5 days ago at max, will wash again this weekend. There is a small chance I will be able to go to a X5 meet, so I gotta detail the car as well as possible.

Will post pics of the interior once I get them uploaded.

I'm afraid of taking long routes with the speed of my truck. I take the shortest hot route that is near me, and I'm doing fine. $2.11 PPM for 342 miles, same run just I had the wrong numbers. Getting $711 and is fast.

$2.07 PPM for Glass from Jacksonville to Atlanta is the route I'm on right now. I think it is a 380 mile run, so it is really fast run and pays well.

Your truck's condition always goes down whenever you drive it, so it's never your fault there. Also, RMF's can happen as the name implies, at random.

My company, Truckin USA, helps with 20% repairs, 15% fuel and has all the discounts. I started off with the 1989 Volvo which gave me just enough to buy it after the company discount.

You could try RealTemp, I believe there is support on the mobile Celerons with this program.

http://www.trukz.com/company_display.asp?ID=855

I just made an application for this new team. Great stats for a team, so please help me get this team started with the only owner.

Edit: Am I stupid or did I completely mis-understand how the game worked for a second? Scratch this.

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Why not think about a Mountain Mods Ascension case? $400 worth of a case, and it is very accesible for modding.

Quote from mrbogeyman :

I'm an Operations Engineer for Weatherford Liner Systems. Oilfield stuff!
Currently based in Kuala Lumpur

Hence why I am posting at silly o'clock.

I just visited Kuala Lumpur on a tour. Seems like a nice place to live, besides the heat.

I'm pretty sure there is an adapter for your KO radio. I know Virtual Racing made an adapter for my Airtronics M8 for the computer.

I'm serious. Drop your cell phone in the toilet when it's off, or turn it off right after and let it air out for a few days until it is completely dry. The phone should be fine after.

Quote from Dru :

who do i send the bill too?

If the computer doesn't have any electricity running through it, nothing will get damaged. Just make sure everything is dry before you turn it on again.